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69The Dog Who Didn't Want to be Helped
It was a stormy day yesterday. I was trying to get home from running the many errands that I usually have to perform daily (boring I know). I was just about at the turnoff for the subdivision I live in,...
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91New Year Customs in Great Britain – The Celtic Lands
How is New Year celebrated in Great Britain? Many of the traditions of New Year's Eve date from pagan times, from the old fire rituals of the Celts. Hogmanay in Scotland is the biggest celebration in the United kingdom, with it's traditions of First Footing, swinging fire balls and cleaning the house!
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85December Holidays and Observances from Traditional to Off the Wall
At this time of year, we all think about the upcoming holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas. November and the early weeks of December will be filled to capacity preparing for Christmas Day. Did you know,...
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100St Nicholas Day
December 6th, is St. Nicholas Day, the day designated by the Catholic Church in its Calendar of Saints to honor the man named Nicholas who was Bishop of Myra, which is now a part of Turkey, and noted for his...
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96Why Christmas is the Best Holiday Ever
The word Christmas comes from the words Cristes maesse, or "Christ's Mass." Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus for members of the Christian religion. Most historians peg the first...
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82Jose Rizal the Philippines National Hero
December 30 may be known for plenty other events that have occurred throughout history but in the South East Asian region, particularly in Philippines, December 30 1896 marked the execution of Jose Rizal,...
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802012 End Of The World
2012 end of the world. Apparently. The Maya – a long-dead civilization – seemingly predicted that the end of the year 2012 will bring about some cataclysmic changes or events.
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92Yule, the Winter Solstice
Yule is the pre-Christian holiday celebrated on the Winter Solstice. Traditions include delicious feasts and gathering around a Yule log fire.
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82Celebrity Birthdays on December 16
Here we celebrate 78 famous celebrities who were all born on December 16. They include the historical greats of science, politics, entertainment and many other fields of endeavour. Some of...
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79Celebrity Birthdays On December 15
Here we celebrate 62 famous celebrities who were all born on December 15. They include the historical greats of science, politics, entertainment and many other fields of endeavour. Some of...
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