A Short History of New Year’s Day
As the oldest holiday that’s still celebrated, New Year’s Day has a long and fascinating history that’s rarely talked about.
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Halloween Trivia
Current traditions are now well established but many of the ways Halloween is acknowledged have evolved greatly over the centuries. Here are some oddities about the early days of Halloween.
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Halloween Symbols – The Origins of 8 Classic Halloween Icons
Many things can make you think instantly of Halloween. Ghosts, bats, and black cats show up in decor and bring the holiday alive. Where did these icons of the season come from, and what do they mean?
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Five Things You Might Not Know About Mister Rogers
Beloved by generations of Americans, Mister Rogers was the wholesome voice that decades of parents entrusted to teach their children.
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Which U.S. Presidents Lived the Longest After Their Presidencies?
There have been 43 different men who have served as the president of the United States. Some ex-presidents died shortly after their time in office ended, but a few went on to long post-presidency careers.
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Eleven Interesting Facts About the Easter Holiday
Here are eleven interesting facts about the beloved Easter holidays to get you in the springtime holiday spirit.
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8 Ridiculously Famous Rabbits
Adults and children alike know who these rabbits are, but there are more of them than you might imagine. How many of the following eight do you know?
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Election Day: A Brief History of When and Why
Why is Election Day when it is? After all, “the Tuesday following the first Monday in November” seems like an awfully random choice. How was that decided? Was there any reason? Why isn’t it on a weekend? Why in November at all?
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