“Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day”
St. Patrick's Day is an Irish holiday, but many non-Irish celebrate it, also. Many people in workplaces across the United States try to wear something green on March 17th, "Everyone is…
St. Patrick's Day is an Irish holiday, but many non-Irish celebrate it, also. Many people in workplaces across the United States try to wear something green on March 17th, "Everyone is…
The Dennis the Menace comic strip by Hank Ketcham (1920-2001), on June 14, 1952, had Dennis tell his friend Joey a now-classic observation about Father's Day: "Father's Day? Well,…
"1st rule of family gatherings always bring your own vehicle so you can leave when you want" was posted on Twitter by CARI on January 12, 2019. The tweet received over 110,000 likes, and…
"First rule of family gatherings: Always bring your own vehicle so you can leave when you want" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "First rule of family…
"As I was once told by a dwarf holding an abacus—'it’s the little things that count'" is an abacus joke that was posted on the newsgroup rec.crafts.metalworking on October…
"For christmas I've got my wife a telepathic abacus. It's the thought that counts" is a joke that was posted on Twitter by Robin Flavell on December 20, 2012. "I've…
A St. Patrick's Day poem is: "For each petal on the shamrock.,This brings a wish your way --Good health, good luck, and happinessFor today and every day." Authorship is unknown. The…
A Thanksgiving poem beginning "For the hay and the corn and the wheat that is reaped..." has been cited in print since at least 1884, when it was credited to Harper's Weekly. 21…
"Ghosts and goblins, spooks galore. Scary witches at your door. Jack-o-lanterns smiling bright, wishing you a haunting night" is a popular Halloween saying that has been printed on many…
"Gonna go lay under the Christmas tree to remind my family that I am a gift" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Authorship is unknown. "On Christmas eve…
Maker Faire began in 2006 by Make magazine to "celebrate arts, crafts, engineering, science projects and the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mindset." There are annual events on the east coast (New…
The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus bills itself as "The Greatest Show on Earth." Trademark records show a first use on July 21, 1891. New York City-born entertainer Dan…
"Witches" sounds like "which is." "RT @timbuckteeth: Halloween is only good for one thing. Which is...." was posted on Twitter by Darcy Moore on October 31, 2009.…
Many people celebrate St. Patrick's Day by drinking Guinness stout, and then celebrate Cinco de Mayo by drinking Corona beer. "Cinco de Mayo is all about drinking.... just like St.…
"Happy whatever doesn't offend you" is a greeting appropriate for all holidays and all religions that has been printed in many images. "Merry Christmas," for example, might…
"Hasta la vista, baby" is a famous line that actor Arnold Schwarzenegger used in the film Terminator 2: Judgment Day. A holiday pun, "Have to love East, baby," has been printed…
"He who has no Christmas in his heart will never find Christmas under a tree." was cited in the Evening World-Herald (Omaha, NE) in a 1946 listing for the First Lutheran Church. "He…
A Thanksgiving rhyme has been printed on many images: "He who thanks but with the lipsThanks but in part;The full, the true Thanksgiving Comes from the heart." The short poem is from…
A popular St. Patrick's Day riddle is: Q: How can you tell if an Irishman is having a good time?A: He's Dublin (doubling) over with laughter! The joke has been cited in print since at…
"Sleighed" sounds like "slayed." A Christmas riddle was posted on Twitter by galarian emolga on May 6, 2016: Q: How did Santa kill a dragon?A: He sleighed it. "Santa hit a…