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Cherry Blossom Festival: Tips from a Local

Washington DC Expert:Vera

Written by Washington DC Expert:Vera, USA, March 2011

The Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington is famous world-wide.  It all started with a letter from First Lady Helen Taft to the Mayor of Tokyo in 1912. She wrote to him complimenting the beautiful ... Continue Reading »

Fall is in the Air in Washington DC

Washington DC Expert:Vera

Written by Washington DC Expert:Vera, USA, September 2011

Yes, things do seem to be winding down in Washington for the season (How can you tell? Because I’ve gotten a chance to write again!), but that doesn’t mean the fun is over. I actually think ... Continue Reading »

The National Christmas Tree

Washington DC Expert: Tim

Written by Washington DC Expert: Tim, USA, November 2011

In 1923, the 1st Lady Grace Coolidge, wife of President Calvin Coolidge, would start the tradition of the lighting the National Christmas Tree at the White House in Washington DC. On Christmas Eve ... Continue Reading »

Think Pink – It’s Cherry Blossom Time!

Natalie Grant

Written by Natalie Grant, USA, February 2012

In 1912, the U.S. was given over 3,000 cherry blossom trees as a gift from Japan to celebrate international friendship. What began as an annual ceremony honoring the exchange has now become “the ... Continue Reading »

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