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80Boxing Day
by Chuck
Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated in England and Commonwealth countries (Canada, Australia and New Zealand). It officially falls on December 26th, the day after Christmas, or the first weekday following... published 18 months ago
83Memorial Day and Decoration Day
by Chuck
Today Memorial Day is the day we have set aside to honor those who died defending America in time of war. In November we celebrate Veterans Day in which we honor all of our Veterans, living and dead, while... published 12 months ago
67The Origin of Groundhog Day
by Chuck
February second is Groundhog Day, a day on which winter weary residents of the northern climes look to a ground dwelling rodent to tell them whether spring is just around the corner or if they can expect six... published 16 months ago
83St Stephen's Day - December 26th
by Chuck
December 26th is the Feast of St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr. Stephen was one of the early disciples who joined the Church in Jerusalem when it was in its infancy following the Ascension of Jesus... published 18 months ago
65The Old Year Now Away Has Fled
by Chuck
We usually don't think of carols, other than the popular song, Auld Lang Syne, as being part of the New Year's celebration. However, New Year's, like many other holidays, has connections to the Christian... published 17 months ago
72A Dia de los Muertos Celebration in Tucson
by Chuck
Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead is an autumn religious holiday whose origins pre-date both the European arrival in the New World and Christianity. However, like other pre-Christian holidays such as... published 6 months ago
70Feast of the Epiphany
by Chuck
January 6th, is the Feast of the Epiphany. Epiphany is the traditional end of the Christmas season in the Western Church and is traditionally the day when people put away their Christmas decorations. In the... published 17 months ago
70Veterans Day - Audie Murphy Actor and War Hero
by Chuck
Each year on Veteran's Day many TV channels broadcast war movies intended to honor the exploits of our veterans. Among those shown is the 1955 movie "To Hell and Back" staring Audie Murphy. Unlike most of... published 2 years ago
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78Veterans Day November 11th
by Chuck
Veteran's Day is a day set aside to honor the veterans of America's wars. It was originally known as Armistice Day to commemorate the official ending of hostilities in World War I - which occurred at the... published 2 years ago
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