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Thanksgiving...More Than A Tradition

This week Americans will gather with their families in an American tradition. The Pilgrims began something that they probably never thought would continue for hundreds of years.

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Harvest Festival in the United Kingdom

Give to those that need. Thanksgiving is a prominent national holiday in the United States and Canada. It is celebrated in October on the second Monday of the month in Canada and on the fourth Thursday in...

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What is Labor Day & Why Do We Celebrate It?

If a friend or family member approached you and asked you a simple question “what is Labor Day?” Would you be prepared to answer it? I doubt many people truly know what Labor Day really is other then the...

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National Holidays in August

There are lots of fun and interesting National Holidays in August. August is usually a nice hot summer month and a lot of these holidays do relate to that. I hope you enjoy this hub. August 31 is National...

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Do we really celebrate our independence Day

I wonder do we really understand the true meaning of independence day?How should we actually celebrate our independence day ,the fourth of July.Do our kids,who are the future of the country ,really understand...

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The Forgotten Fourth of July

In another article, we learned that in 1776, the Declaration of Independence had only two signers. Did they have a party? Here are some fun July 4ths to remember.

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Chinese National Day

Being someone who's born Chinese, my life had always been filled with countless flamboyant celebrations through out the year, each year. Most of the celebrations required us to wear red outfits. It didn't...

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Michigan Pancakes and Other Holiday Traditions

These are some unique recipes from the Heartland of the US and various cultures that have been part of my family. They all have been part of the holiday seasons for several centuries.

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Bastille Day

Bastille Day, the French national holiday, commemorates the storming of the Bastille, which took place on 14 July 1789 and marked the beginning of the French Revolution. The Bastille was a prison and a symbol...

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An Odd History of the 4th of July!

In addition to the Hub Series on US History this feature shows how July 4th came to be a holiday -- It was nearly forgotten in 1777! For a several years...

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