Giving Tuesday

Today is Giving Tuesday! This day is an opportunity to step back from the chaos of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and embrace the best part of the holidays—the season of giving. Find a way to give back to your community or support the causes that mean the most to you!

The tradition of charitable giving during the holidays began thousands of years ago. Today, it continues to be an important part of many cultures and religions around the world. During the Hindu festival of Diwali, for example, “dana” (charitable giving) and “seva” (selfless service) are two key components of the holiday.

To celebrate Giving Tuesday, donate to your favorite nonprofit, drop off some canned goods at your local food pantry, or organize a neighborhood coat drive. For more ideas about how to get involved in the national day of giving, visit www.givingtuesday.org.

Today is also National Bavarian Cream Pie Day

November is Family Literacy Month & National Pomegranate Month & Peanut Butter Lover's Month & National Pet Adoption Month

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History for November 27   1779 - The College of Pennsylvania became the University of Pennsylvania. It was the first legally recognized university in America. 1901 - The Army War College was established in Washington, DC. 1910 - New York's Pennsylvania Station opened. 1967 - Capitol Records released the Beatles' "Magical Mystery Tour" album in the U.S. 1980 - Dave Williams (Chicago Bears) became the first player in NFL history to return a kick for touchdown in overtime. _________________________________________________________ "The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness, it's indifference.         The opposite of faith is not heresy,                  it's indifference.                          And the opposite of life is not death,                  it's indifference."                 --Elie Wiesel