Category Archives: Holidays

Happy St. Patrick’s Day – You Don’t Have to Be Irish!

It’s true – you don’t have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. All of the leprechauns here at Siegfried & Jensen are wishing you a fun filled (and safe) weekend of the wearing (and the eating and the … Continue reading

Presidents Day Honors Washington, Lincoln, and Others

Presidents’ Day was originally established in 1800 to celebrate the birthday of George Washington* (born 2/22/1732). It was later expanded to include Abraham Lincoln (born 2/12) and now honors the lives, legacies, and accomplishments of all U.S. presidents. At Siegfried … Continue reading

MLK Day — A Reminder of Community Service

Today our country remembers and celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. — a man who fought and died for civil rights. Check local papers for events in your area (e.g., in Utah). But today is more than simply looking back. Today … Continue reading

Let’s Go! Resolve to Improve Children’s Health in 2011

The time for New Year’s resolutions is approaching, and for many of us that means a promise to eat better, exercise more, and (hopefully) get rid of that little tummy. But we shouldn’t forget that our children need healthy food … Continue reading

Happy New Year from Our Families to Yours!

The lowering of the ball in Times Square (NYC) has become synonymous with New Year’s Eve for people the world over. It was December 31, 1904, that the first New Year’s Eve celebration was held in Times Square (then called … Continue reading

Getting Rid Of This Year’s Christmas Tree? Here’s How.

Now that the presents have been opened, the eggnog (or sparkling cider) has been drunk, and the visitors kissed goodbye, there’s still one more annual Christmas task on the list . . . taking down the tree. If you enjoyed … Continue reading

NORAD’s Santa Tracker

Christmas Eve is drawing near, and at Siegfried & Jensen we know that means only one thing . . . Santa  NORAD! NORAD’s Santa Tracker, that is. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is a U.S. and Canadian bi-national … Continue reading

The Winter Solstice — Light Returning

The December solstice, the day when the sun reaches the southern most point of its journey, will occur this year on December 22. In the northern hemisphere, it will be the winter solstice (the shortest daylight of the year) and in … Continue reading

Christmas Tree Safety Tips & Resources

According to the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), there was an estimated annual average of 260 home structure fires that began with Christmas trees in 2004-2008. One in 21 of these fires resulted in a death. The most common causes … Continue reading

Dangerous Toys — Information Leads to Safer Choices

Each year, organizations like the CPSC, WATCH, and U.S. PIRG release information about toys that pose an increased and/or unnecessary risk of childhood injury or death. The goal of these and similar organizations is not to panic parents and caregivers, … Continue reading