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Explore all holidays from around the world! Learn about traditions, history, and unique celebrations that bring people together throughout the year.

Winter Solstice: The Rich History of the Holiday

February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 by Lindsey Becker
Winter Solstice

The winter solstice marks an important time of year known for its deep cultural and historical significance. This event celebrates the longest night of the … Read more

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: Understanding the History of the Holiday

February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 by Lindsey Becker
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Each year on December 7, people across the United States honor the memory of those who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor. … Read more

Festivus: The History of the Holiday Celebrations

March 5, 2025February 25, 2025 by Lindsey Becker
Festivus

Festivus is a unique holiday celebrated on December 23rd, gaining popularity as a lighthearted alternative to the traditional Christmas festivities. The holiday was invented by … Read more

National Siblings Day: Exploring the History of the Holiday

February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 by Lindsey Becker
National Siblings Day

National Siblings Day is a special occasion celebrated on April 10 each year, dedicated to honoring the unique bond between siblings. This holiday was created … Read more

Sweetest Day: A Brief History of the Holiday

February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 by Lindsey Becker
Sweetest Day

Sweetest Day is a unique holiday that sparks curiosity and warmth each year. This day, celebrated on the third Saturday in October, originally started as … Read more

National Best Friends Day: Exploring the History of the Holiday

February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 by Lindsey Becker

National Best Friends Day is a special occasion celebrated on June 8 each year, dedicated to honoring the close bonds of friendship. This holiday was … Read more

Talk Like a Pirate Day: A Fun Dive into the Holiday’s History

March 5, 2025February 25, 2025 by Lindsey Becker
Talk Like a Pirate Day

Talk Like a Pirate Day is a fun and quirky holiday celebrated on September 19 each year. It started in 1995 when two friends, John … Read more

Tisha B’Av: Understanding the History of the Holiday

March 5, 2025February 25, 2025 by Lindsey Becker
Tisha B’Av

Tisha B’Av is a significant day in Jewish history, marked by fasting and mourning. It commemorates the destruction of both the First and Second Temples … Read more

Autumnal Equinox: Exploring the History of the Holiday

February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 by Lindsey Becker
Autumnal Equinox

The autumnal equinox marks a special time of year when day and night are nearly equal in length. This event, usually occurring around September 22 … Read more

Pentecost (History of the Holiday): Celebrating Its Origins and Significance

March 5, 2025February 25, 2025 by Lindsey Becker
Pentecost

Pentecost is a significant Christian holiday celebrated 50 days after Easter. This holiday marks the moment when the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles, empowering … Read more

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