Showing posts with label Online at the Holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Online at the Holidays. Show all posts

Monday, February 13, 2012

Learn About The History Of Valentine's Day Online

Since tomorrow is Valentine's Day, here's a video from History.com I thought you might like:

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Watch Christmas Classics On YouTube

Did you know you could watch Christmas classics like "It's A Wonderful Life" right on YouTube? Happy Holidays!!

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Enjoy The Christmas Lights Shows On YouTube

'Tis the season for Christmas lights shows on YouTube! Here's a great one with a patriotic theme:

Monday, November 21, 2011

Have You Played "Free Rice" Yet?

I've mentioned this before, but it's worth noting again now, especially with Thanksgiving approaching. If you haven't played the vocabulary game "Free Rice," do so now:

Free Rice

For every answer you get right, they'll donate 10 grains of rice throught the World Food Programme to help end hunger. Pretty good deal, don't you think? You might even learn a new word or two!

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Veterans Day Tributes On YouTube

Tomorrow is Veterans Day and if you're looking to experience great tribute videos, you need only turn to YouTube. Here's one I posted last year...I still think it's the best one:

Monday, October 31, 2011

Have A Happy And Spooky Halloween Online

Want to know a great way to spend Halloween online? Just watch the horror classic Vampyr right on YouTube:


Thursday, June 30, 2011

Catch The Fireworks On YouTube

Can't make it to a fireworks show for the 4th this year? No problem. Just tune into the tube--YouTube, that is! They've got some great fireworks videos you'll enjoy, like this one:


Thursday, May 26, 2011

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

How Much Do You Know About The History Of Easter?

Just in time for Easter, here's a video from History.com that'll give you a little historical background about the holiday:

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Plenty For April Fool's Fans Online

In honor of April Fool's Day tomorrow, I thought I'd mention something I found interesting yesterday while browsing The Museum of Hoaxes: The Hoax Archive This is a fascinating list of some of the greatest hoaxes of all time...what's your favorite from the list?

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

In Honor of Saint Patrick's Day, here's a link on the Web where you can learn more about the holiday including its history:

Saint Patrick's Day (via Wikipedia.org)

Erin Go Bragh!

Monday, February 21, 2011

Celebrate Presidents' Day Online

There are plenty of resources online to help you celebrate Presidents' Day. For example, here's an interesting presidential facts video I found on History.com you might like:

Monday, February 14, 2011

Happy Valentine's Day!

Here's a link to some of the Valentine's Day related posts we've featured over the years here at The Senior Surfer:

Happy Valentine's Day!

So what's your favorite online resource to help you celebrate the holiday? Sound off in the comments section.

Thursday, December 30, 2010

The Senior Surfer Wishes You A Happy New Year!

Here are some links to New Year's related info and sites we've featured over the years to get you ready for the New Year (there's a word search, too!):

New Year's related links

What are your New Year's resolutions?

Note: The Senior Surfer will resume on Monday, Jan 3, 2011. Happy New Year!

Thursday, December 23, 2010

It's Christmastime At The Senior Surfer

In honor of the Christmas holiday that's practically upon us, here's a list of links we've featured over the past several years to great Christmas related sites on the Internet (it includes a word search puzzle):

The Senior Surfer's Christmas links

Now it's your turn! Post your favorite Christmas or holiday themed links in the comments section.

Note: The Senior Surfer will resume on Monday, December 27th. Merry Christmas!

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Christmas Lights And Music On YouTube

Here's another one of those great Christmas light shows synchronized to music that are popular this time of year on YouTube:

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Have You Seen YouTube's Holiday Gift Guide?

Stumped on what to get the people on your list this year? Perhaps this will give you some ideas:

YouTube's Holiday Gift Guide

What's on your wish list this Christmas?

Monday, December 6, 2010

Are You In The Christmas Spirit Yet?

If you're not in the holiday spirit yet, just take a look at this video on YouTube. It should do the trick!


Thursday, November 11, 2010

Watch Veterans Day Tributes Online

If you're online today and you want to watch some great Veterans Day tribute videos, head on over to YouTube where you'll find plenty. Here's a good one that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs posted: