Who doesn’t love a holiday? My favorite one is New Year’s Day. There is so much behind so many holidays that the origins and history behind many holidays are fascinating. In this section we explore holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Santa Claus, and other cultural traditions that have been passed down for centuries.
You will learn why we celebrate holidays like St. Patrick’s day, odd holidays and even funny holidays you have never heard of before. Enjoy!
Boxing Day is not a sporting event where fans can watch their beloved boxers fight on the ring. Instead, Boxing Day is celebrated usually the …
Solemnizing the triumph of good over evil, Diwali is a festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs across the globe. Think of the word “Diwali”, …
Christmas is a time for gift giving and celebrating the day of Jesus Christ was born. Celebrated on December 25th, Christmas Day and Christmas Eve …
The Twelve Days of Christmas is a well-known Christmas Song. But, did you know that it had subversive meanings during a time when the Christian …
Christmas eve is the day or evening before Christmas. It is celebrated in the 24th of December. Countries all over the world have distinct beliefs and …
Kwanzaa is a celebration of African heritage that takes place from December 26th to January 1st. It originated in 1966 with Maulana Karenga, a professor …
In many commonwealth countries, students wear caps and gowns as they are graduating from their institution. Looking fairly goofy with their flat caps, and wondering …
Did you know that brides and grooms once customarily cross-dressed to confuse evil spirits in Denmark?
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New Year’s Eve is a widely celebrated occasion no matter what race or religion you belong to. As a matter of fact, celebrating New Year …
For some of you who don’t know yet, Hanukkah is a celebration of the victory of the Israelites or Macabees over Antiochus, a Greek-Syrian ruler …