With Easter this week, I thought it would be a good time to discuss the origins of some Easter traditions. I'm sure many of us have enjoyed visits from the Easter bunny and easter egg hunting when we were younger. Peeps adorn many easter baskets. How did these traditions begin? That is what we find out.

During March and April, thousands upon thousands of college students flock to beaches for spring break. Some go to Texas. Some people go to Florida. This debauchery goes back years. How did it begin? That is what I will try to find out. Join me as I discuss the history of Spring Break

A History of Spring Break - The Classical Period. (2017). Retrieved March 27, 2026, from Springbreak.com website: https://www.springbreak.com/History/Spring_Break_History.html

A Quick and Dirty History of Spring Break. (2018, March 16). Retrieved March 27, 2026, from HowStuffWorks website: https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holidays-other/quick-and-dirty-history-spring-break.htm

Danisewicz, C. (2013, March 7). The History of Spring Break Travel: A Retrospective. Retrieved March 27, 2026, from On Call International Blog website: https://blog.oncallinternational.com/the-history-of-spring-break-travel-a-retrospective/

Florida Frontiers - A History of Spring Break in Florida | Florida Historical Society. (2014, April). Retrieved March 27, 2026, from Myfloridahistory.org website: https://myfloridahistory.org/frontiers/article/10

Pfefferkorn, A. (n.d.). The Brief History of Spring Break | Fordham History. Retrieved March 27, 2026, from https://history.blog.fordham.edu/?p=1061

Writers, S. (2020, April 7). The Story Behind Spring Break. Retrieved March 27, 2026, from OnlineSchools.org website: https://www.onlineschools.org/visual-academy/spring-break/

The Irish have made quite an impact on American society. They faced hardships but, they overcame them. One celebration they brought with them was St. Patrick's Day. The celebration has undergone many changes since it came over here.

When people began moving to the cities, a need for transportation was apparent. As streetcars became obsolete, buses took their place. Many cities began using this system in place of trolleys. Many cities still have bus lines today. Buses have quite a history.

References

(Easton & Cromer, 2019; Glavatskikh, 2020; “History of Buses in Public Transportation - Atlantic Coast Charters,” 2022; nationalbus1, 2023; Parks, 2017; Walsh, n.d.)

Glavatskikh, P. (2020, August 5). A Brief History of Buses. Retrieved from Bus.com website: https://www.bus.com/blog/a-brief-history-of-buses/

History of Buses in Public Transportation - Atlantic Coast Charters. (2022, July 6). Retrieved from atlanticcoastcharters.com website: https://atlanticcoastcharters.com/history-of-buses-in-public-transportation/

nationalbus1. (2023, May 2). The Wheel Story: A Brief History of Buses. Retrieved from National Bus Sales website: https://nationalbus.com/blog/the-wheel-story-a-brief-history-of-buses/

Parks, M. (2017, August 14). The History of Public Bus Transportation - Blog. Retrieved from Blog website: https://gogocharters.com/blog/history-of-public-bus-transportation/

Parks, M. (2017, August 14). The History of Public Bus Transportation - Blog. Retrieved from Blog website: https://gogocharters.com/blog/history-of-public-bus-transportation/

Walsh, M. (n.d.). The Bus Industry in the United States. Retrieved from eh.net website: https://eh.net/encyclopedia/the-bus-industry-in-the-united-states/

When people began moving to populated areas, transportation became an issue. Not all people could afford horses so, options had to be created. Streetcars were one such option. They were cheap to ride and connected town areas. Some ran between cities. Join me as I discuss the history of American streetcars

Bellis, M. (2025, May 12). The history of cable cars and electric streetcars. www.thoughtco.com. https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-streetcars-cable-cars-4075558

Burns, A. (2025, March 2). Streetcar history: Lines, photos, decline. American Rails. https://www.american-rails.com/streetcars.html

We all have to wear shoes. I know I don't want glass in my feet or rocks. Shoes keep feet protected. I'm sure we've never given much thought to the companies that make them. I'm here to change that.

References

https://egrove.olemiss.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1465&context=jofa

http://president.shoes/footwearfacts.htm

https://www.johnstonmurphy.com/na-ourstory.html

https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/sldc/project-connect/nga/history/upload/The-Shoe-Industry-of-St-Louis.pdf

https://www.contemposuits.com/blog/history-of-stacy-adams-shoes/

The textile industry brought many changes to America. It helped creat new jobs. People no longer had to make their own clothes. CLothing companies began popping up like weeds. Unfortunately sweat shops began as well. Join me as I discuss the history of the American fashion industry.

https://textilefocus.com/history-of-the-american-textile-industry/

https://www.srnteach.us/HIST1700/html/projects/unit3/popups/readings/garment.html

https://www.gentlemansgazette.com/brooks-brothers-history/

For the Second time, my friend, Michael Towensend Wright, returns for a conversation. Join us a we discuss, The Grand Ole Opry, Radio shows and more. This episode promises to be a hoot.