Christmas
The word ‘Christmas’ is derived from ‘Cristes Maesse’, a Latin word meaning ‘Mass of Christ’. The word first made an appearance between 9th and 11th century. Before this period, it was simply...
View ArticleNew Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is one of the oldest festivals in the world. It is also the only public holiday to be celebrated in almost all countries around the world. January 1, the first day of the year according...
View ArticleValentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day or Saint Valentine’s Day is celebrated in many parts of the world as a day dedicated to affection and love. Many different opinions exist about the origin of the day.
View ArticleEaster
Easter is the most important Christian festival. It marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day following his crucifixion. Today, millions of Christians celebrate Easter Sunday every year....
View ArticleHalloween
Halloween is celebrated every year on the 31st of October. The festival is marked by various unique customs and activities. The typical Halloween activities include costume parties, Jack-o’-lantern...
View Article4th of July – The US Independence Day
Independence Day, celebrated on the 4th of July, is one of the most important days in the US history. The federal holiday is celebrated in the honor of Declaration of Independence made on the 4th of...
View ArticleMartin Luther King, Jr. Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. day came into being 15 years after his assassination in 1968. The Congress passed the legislation, which was signed by President Ronald Reagan, declaring the third Monday of...
View ArticleThanksgiving
Thanksgiving officially became a national holiday following a proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln on 3rd October 1863. This confirmed the last Thursday of November as the national Thanksgiving...
View ArticleLabor Day
Most holidays are observed in honor of some event, person, sect or the like, but Labor Day is different. It is not devoted to any of these. The first Monday of September is celebrated as Labor Day to...
View ArticleSt. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated every year on 17th March in honor of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The day is marked by parades, green clothing, three leaved clovers, Irish songs and jigs.
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