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Earth Day is celebrated each April and draws attention to a range of issues affecting the environment. Earth Day aims to raise awareness in the hope of inspiring change.
Earth Day is observed on April 22. According to National Geographic, the first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970. Wisconsin...
The exact origins of April Fool's Day are unknown, though historians have some interesting theories regarding the dawn of this day devoted to pranks. Some historians have linked April Fool's Day to the festival of Hilaria in ancient Rome. According to History.com, Hilaria was celebrated by the...
Snakes play a significant role in the legend of St. Patrick, the primary patron saint of Ireland and the man who inspired a wildly popular mid-March holiday. Though the notion of St. Patrick bravely banishing snakes from Ireland certainly supports his worthiness to be the island's patron saint,...
The first All-Star game in Major League Baseball was held on July 6, 1933, at Comiskey Park in Chicago. Since then, many a notable moment has marked the game known as the Midsummer Classic. This year's game will be played on July 11 at T-Mobile Park, which is the home of the Seattle Mariners. The...
Christians and even many non-Christians likely know that Easter is the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Less widely known may be the origins of the name of this significant holiday. Historians are not certain about the precise origins of the name "Easter." Some believe the...
Saint Valentine is the patron saint of lovers and engaged and married couples. He also is the name behind the holiday that inspires images of red hearts and rose petals in the middle of February.
Not much is actually known about St. Valentine because records are sparse. However, these facts have...
Few individuals in American history have made an impact as sizable as Martin Luther King, Jr. King wore many hats throughout his tragically short life, from minister to activist to scholar, leaving behind a legacy that is worthy of celebration.
Though King was assassinated before he even reached...
Each year, the third Sunday in June is a time to pay homage to fathers and the millions of other men who have stepped into the role of father. While it may seem as though Father's Day has been around forever, it didn't become a nationally recognized holiday in the United States until 1972, when...
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated each year on March 17. St. Patrick was a larger-than-life figure who has been ingrained in Irish culture and was the catalyst for a holiday celebration that now stretches around the world.
Much of what is shared about St. Patrick is based on folklore and exaggerated...
The Emerald Isle is known for many things, like rolling green hills, rich history and a touch of whimsy that comes from literature and lore. Ireland also has been home to many talented individuals through the years, a list that includes artists, writers, actors, musicians, scientists, and more....
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