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An electronic reprint of the original Book of Days, by Robert Chambers, published in 1863-64. It is a "miscellany of popular antiquities in connection with the calendar, including anecdote, biography, & history, curiosities of literature and oddities of human life and character." It gives the origins of many fasts, feasts, and holidays around the world. Christmas.
Its name is Spanish for Fifth of May. Celebrated by Mexicans and Mexican Americans, it commemorates the victory of a Mexican army over a French army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
From the Library of Congress, a detailed history of the holiday.
From the History Channel, the history of Easter.
A collection of statistics pertinent to a particular holiday or special observance, compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau. Data are gleaned from demographic and economic subject areas across the Census Bureau on every holiday from Grandparents Day to Thanksgiving (e.g. 270 million turkeys were raised in the US in 2002 -- down 1% from 2001)
Official home of Punxsutawney Phil. Get this year's weather forecast or, go to Don Halley's Ground Hog Day Songs to get the lyrics to your favorite Groundhog Day Carols. Halloween Hanukkah.
Information about the Scottish New Year's Eve celebration. Explains First Footing, New Year's rituals and omens, and a recipe for Het Pint, for the truly brave hearted.
Has links to daily holidays as well as major holidays.
From the Library of Congress, a history of Independence Day with links to relevant documents such as the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. Also includes photos, music, and much more.
Celebrated on June 19, Juneteenth is considered to be the oldest commemoration of the end of slavery.
Over twenty million Indians took a full dip in the ice-cold water of the Ganges in Allahabad (Prayag), India, during the freezing cold early mornings of January 2001. A special astrological constellation of Sun in Capricorn and Jupitor in Aries happening once in twelve years was the time for Kumbha mela. This special festival occurring as the very first event of a millennium happens once in THREE HUNDRED Years.
From the U.S. Department of Labor, the history of Labor Day.
Mardi Gras Day is always 46 days before Easter. Mardi Gras season officially starts at Twilight at Twelfth Night (12 days after Christmas on January 6). January 6, also called "Little Christmas" or Epiphany, marks the coming of the wise men who brought gifts to the Christ Child.
From NPR, articles and history of the day.
From USA.gov, a list of the most popular New Year's resolutions and articles with tips on how to reach each goal.
Considered the biggest celebration of the year in Iran, No-Rooz is traditionally the exact astronomical beginning of Spring. It has been celebrated for at least 3,000 years and has Zoroastrian roots. Passover
The history of Ramadan from the History Channel.
The history of Sadie Hawkins Day, November 15, created by Al Capp in his Li'l Abner comic strip.
This site includes Irish recipes, an interactive book of Irish facts, a history of St Patrick, and more. Thanksgiving Valentine's Day
From the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, this site has teaching resources, posters, current events and more.
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