When Americans think of breakfast around the kitchen table with their families, many immediately think of warm, fluffy pancakes, often served with melted butter and maple syrup. Maybe your family is a little unconventional, eating your pancakes with jam or fruit or other toppings. No matter how they are eaten, pancakes are as American as apple pie or baseball. In fact, Americans love pancakes so much, that we celebrate National Pancake Day twice each year, on February 25 and September 26. We are not alone in our love of pancakes; most cultures make some variation of them. So, for National Pancake Day, consider making one of these 7 international “pancakes” for your family.

Many people think of Memorial Day weekend as the unofficial beginning of summer or a time to reconnect with family and friends.  The intention of the holiday is to honor American soldiers who died while serving in the military. This year, most official parades and celebrations are canceled as are many private celebrations. Here are 7 ways you can observe Memorial Day this year while staying safe.

May Day is the perfect way to let someone know you are thinking of them. May 1st celebrations date back to the ancient Celtic holiday of Beltane, the celebration of the beginning of summer. To them, it was a time to celebrate growth, and they did this by holding bonfires, decorating their homes with spring flowers, feasting, and visiting holy wells. May Day also became associated with workers’ rights with the advent of International Workers’ Day in 1904 and has become a national holiday in some countries. It is a day to be grateful for our health, happiness, and our communities, and here are 7 ways you can celebrate May Day at home.