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Labor Day is observed on the first Monday in September and is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being... How do you, your family, and friends like to celebrate?

Love or hate them; here are some interesting PEEP facts…

1. In 1953, it took 27 hours to handmake a peep; today, just 6 minutes.
2. About 5.5 million Peeps are made daily.
3. Peep’s eyes are made of carnauba; a non-toxic wax. The same as some shoe polishes and car waxes.
4. There are sugar-free and chocolate-covered Peeps.
5. On New Year’s Eve, a giant flashing colored Peep is dropped in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; home of the “Just Born” company.

Did you know these interesting facts about the St. Patrick's holiday? Share with your friends today!

St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was born in Roman Britain in the late 4th century. He was kidnapped at the age of 16 and taken to Ireland as a slave. He escaped but returned about 432 CE to convert the Irish to Christianity. It was emigrants, particularly to the United States, who transformed St. Patrick’s Day into a large holiday of revelry and celebration of things Irish. Cities with large numbers of Irish immigrants staged the most extensive celebrations, which included elaborate parades. Since 1962 , Chicago has coloured its river green to mark the holiday. Irish and non-Irish alike commonly participate in the wearing of the green and sporting a shamrock, the Irish national plant. Corned beef and cabbage are associated with the holiday, and often green-dyed beer flows. Although some of these practices eventually were adopted by the Irish themselves, they did so largely for the benefit of tourists. – Encyclopedia Britannica.

What do you think? Almost time for blooming flowers or more shoveling snow ahead of us?

“If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” -- Martin Luther King Jr.

Here’s to making countless cherished memories in 2024 as the New Year brings us 365 new opportunities. Please know as we begin this next journey around the sun that we here at Dalton Wealth Management are wishing you and yours perfect health, happiness, prosperity and an abundance of joy!

One of the most important holidays in the Jewish faith, "Chanukah," is an eight-day celebration of a true miracle that took place around 200 B.C. Hanukkah is a celebration of love, happiness, and blessings. It is a special festival that comes alive each year with rich traditions and practices. Playing dreidel, lighting the menorah candles, and spending time with loved ones are just a few ways to celebrate these spectacular days. Here at Dalton Wealth Management, we hope this year’s Festival of Lights will bestow many blessings upon you and your family!

You are so much more than our clients, but truly our friends. So, this time of year is perfect to show our gratitude and genuine appreciation for your continued support and confidence in and sincere word-of-mouth referrals to our business for the past 40 years. This Thanksgiving, we are thankful for our treasured relationships and wish you and yours a joyful holiday season!

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice between Germany and the Allied nations came into effect, ending World War I. President Wilson proclaimed the day should be "filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory." And thus, Veterans Day was born to honor all of our men and women serving or who had served in the U.S. armed forces. Thank you for your commitment and dedication to your country and its citizens. We are forever grateful for your services.

How do you feel about this controversial holiday treat??

"Chicken Feed" was the original name of Candy Corn, with production starting in 1888. It was first invented by a Wunderle Candy Company employee, George Renninger. Its traditional colors of yellow, orange, and white represent that of the fall harvest or of corn on the cob. The National Confectioners Association has deemed October 30, the day before Halloween, "National Candy Corn Day,” however, it has a reputation for generating polarizing responses, with articles referring to it as "Halloween's most contentious sweet" which people either intensely love or hate.

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Have you heard about the new, record-high retirement contribution limits from the IRS? Read about it in our new article.

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