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Martin Luther King Jr. is an important American civil rights leader who is well-known for his campaigns and “I have a dream” speech. (Watch the speech on YouTube here). Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday to honor his life. Martin Luther King Jr. Day originally began with a campaign for his birthday to become a holiday to celebrate his accomplishment. It is held on the third Monday of January every year. Here is a schedule of special events to honor this civil rights leader and to give local residents the opportunity to reach out to help those in [...]

New Year is the time to look back our past failures and to look ahead for our future success.Wish the New Year bring to you warmth of love, long-lasting joy, and great success in all phases of your life!HAPPY NEW YEAR 2015!

Winter Holiday Activities in DCThe holiday season is very busy in Washington, DC with an amazing variety of fun activities throughout the month of December. Try something new this year and enjoy special moments with family and friends. Following is a guide to the top holiday events in the capital region.National Park Service1. Visit the National Christmas TreeThe National Christmas Tree and the Pathway of Peace is illuminated daily at dusk until 10 p.m. Each night in December, musical groups from the Washington, DC area will entertain visitors to the Ellipse.ZooLights.2. See Christmas Light DisplaysCelebrate the holiday season with a drive [...]

Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed generally on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. To many people, it is a favorite time of the year involving gift giving, parties and feasting. Christmas is a holiday that unifies almost all of professing Christendom. The spirit of Christmas causes people to decorate their homes and churches, cut down trees and bring them into their homes, decking them with silver and gold. In the light of that tree, families make merry and give gifts one to another.Origin of Christmas [...]

Columbia College have a 2014 Thanksgiving potluck in Thanksgiving week!