DECK THE HOLIDAY'S

  " Are you ready for Chicago's Grand Holiday Tradition?"    Santa Claus, Ronald McDonald and a cast of thousands bring you the  2015   McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade , marching down State Street on Thanksgiving Day, November 24th.    Whether you're moving your feet to the uplifting melodies of marching bands, gazing skyward at gigantic inflatable helium balloons making their way down the street, or waving at talented entertainers in decorative floats dispensing holiday cheer, there is fun to be had by all at the biggest holiday parade in Chicagoland. History    In 1934, the United States had been in the Great Depression for six years. Many leaders in Chicago searched for ways to boost the economy as well as public spirit. Walter Gregory, President of Chicago's State Street Council, proposed a Christmas parade to Chicago Mayor Edward Kelly in the hopes that it would improve the moods of Chicago residents. The Mayor agreed to the...

   What make the holidays super special apart from the  food , family and friends, are the traditions. Some traditions are…well, very traditional. But others can be fun and very weird. Here’s a highlight of the weirdest and most interesting Christmas traditions from around the world. 1 .  Christmas Pickle    First in line, the Christmas Pickle.     It’s an old tradition where a pickle ornament is hidden on the Christmas tree. The first person to find the pickle among all the other ornament is said to recieve an extra present on Christmas. The tradition has stories originating from the Spain to Germany, but either way it seems like a fun and not to mention weird tradition! 2 .  Skating to Mass    From December 16th to December 24th, there’s a very unique tradition that takes place in Caracas, Venezuela. The busy city streets of Caracas are closed off before 8 AM to any motor traffic. This allows th...

   Barack Obama  National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation is a ceremony that takes place at the White House every year shortly before Thanksgiving . The President of the United States is presented with a live domestic turkey , usually of the Broad Breasted White variety. Generally the National Turkey Federation and the Poultry and Egg National Board are involved. The ceremony dates back to the 1940s, with presidents occasionally sparing the bird presented to them; since 1989, during George H. W. Bush 's first Thanksgiving as president, it has been an annual tradition for the president to "pardon" the turkey. Lyndon Johnson   HISTORY    The presentation of a turkey to the President each year began in 1947 under President Harry Truman , and many sources erroneously attribute the origin of the turkey pardon to Truman. However, the Truman Library says that no documents, speeches, newspaper clippings, photographs or other contemp...