Be careful and enjoy the parades! Be on the lookout for children and other small creatures wherever you go. Mardi Gras is party time
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KCB to Host First Annual Garden Symposium
Greater Covington Center, Bogue Falaya Hall This Saturday January 26th Keep Covington Beautiful will host a Garden Symposium at the Greater Covington Center. The
A Few Home-Made Cough Syrups
Simple Sweet, Spicy and Sour Cough Syrup This is a simple cough and cold remedy that can be made with items found readily in
Traditional Organic Farming
Industrial farming methods of today differ greatly from traditional farming methods of the past. In the post World War II era, the creation and
Recycling Mardi Gras Beads
Every year, an estimated 25 million pounds of Mardi Gras beads are dispensed during the carnival season. Usually, these beads make their way to
The Lord of Misrule: Twelfth Night Traditions
Twelfth Night festivities were very popular in mediaeval and Tudor England, where it would mark the end of the winter festival started on Halloween,
Vegetables to Plant in January: Winter Gardening Tips
Are you ready to get back out in the garden? Maybe ready to plant your first garden? There is a wealth of information to
The Other Flower of January
Carnation Another well known birth flower for the month of January is the Diantuhus, carophylus, the formal name for the carnation. Dianthus is derived
Garnet: January Birthstone
A Spessartine is a neosilicate, manganese aluminum garnet species named after the Spessart, a low mountain range in northwest Bavaria. This particular specimen is
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Local Music: The Shiz
From the heart of the deep south, Lilli Lewis and Liz Hogan combine Louisiana Blues and Soul with Indie Rock to create The Shiz.
National Hot Tea Month
January is National Hot Tea Month, and if you’re out about town and looking for the biggest tea selection in the area, try Covington’s
The Month of January
January is named after Janus, the god of gates and doorways, who is depicted with two faces looking in opposite directions. The name has
Thank You From the Heart
Celebrate National Thank You Month with DIY Cards That’s right. January is National Thank You Month, a reminder to show gratitude to our family
One Flower of January
Galanthus (Snowdrop) One of the flowers representing birth in January is the Galanthus, also known as the Snowdrop. Galanthus is derived from Greek, gala
The Most Familiar Song – to which nobody knows the words
“Auld Lang Syne” became an instant New Years standard when Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians played it New Years Eve of 1929, broadcasting
New Years Traditions Around the World
The Oldest Continually Celebrated Holiday News Year’s celebrations have a long history of rich tradition in almost every culture. It is dated back to
Baby New Year – A Controversial Tradition
The tradition of using a baby to personify the rebirth of a new year actually came from the Greeks, around 600 BC. Many cities
Why Fireworks?
Fireworks date back to 7th century China, where they originated. China remains the largest producer and exporter of fireworks in the world. They hold