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Saint Stephen is one of the most venerated Christian saints, considered the very first martyr who died for Jesus Christ. He was one of Jesus' most ardent followers, often described as a peaceful, calm, an...
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The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is one of the most important Marian feasts in Roman Catholicism, praising the solemn belief in the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mary is one of t...
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The Festival of Enormous Changes at the Last Minute is observed two days before the beginning of the new calendar year. The symbolism derives from the idea that we all vow or make New Year's Resolutions a...
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Festivus originated in a 1997 episode of "Seinfeld," an American television show. It's celebrated within multi-faith cultures and large cities and provides a reason for people of various faiths to celebra...
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National Flashlight Day occurs on December 21, the Winter Solstice, the year's longest night. It is a reminder to ensure emergency candles and lighting are ready for the winter. The flashlight was invent...
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Worldwide Food Service Safety Month encourages food service safety. It reminds cooks, whether at home or on the job, to buy, prepare, serve, and store prepared food properly. Annually in December since 19...
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National Forefathers' Day is celebrated in Plymouth, Massachusetts, on December 22 and marks the anniversary of the pilgrims' arrival on December 21, 1620. The date was first celebrated in 1769. Why is...
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Rejoice, shrimp lovers. Fried Shrimp Day is here! Did you know that all shrimp are born male? As they develop, some become female. Shrimp is America’s favorite seafood, and we have the Chinese first,...
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National Fritters Day celebrates fried food made with meat or fruits. There are several types of patties. British fritters are mushy batter fried and usually contain savory items. American patties ten...
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Rejoice, fruitcake lovers. National Fruitcake Day is your day! Besides being delicious and not as unhealthy as a typical cake, fruitcakes have been around for a long time. In some ancient cultures, it w...
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UNESCO's World Futures Day is a global initiative dedicated to exploring, discussing, and envisioning diverse and sustainable futures. Its focus encourages forward-thinking, innovative approaches to addre...
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With a nod to the ghost of Dickens' past and an eye toward the future, the world-famous Victorian holiday festival returns to Galveston Island. The annual holiday street festival, based on 19th-century...
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National Gazpacho Day honors the Gazpacho soup, its origin, and its cultural significance. Gazpacho, served cold and made from vegetables, originated in southern Spain.
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Gingerbread is a famous holiday bread/cookie and construction resource. Gingerbread has existed since 2400BC, with the first known recipe from the Greeks. The Chinese further developed the cookie, but it...
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Gita Jayanti is the birthday of Bhagavad Gita (700-verse Hindu scripture), the sacred text of the Hindus celebrated on the Shukla Ekadashi, the 11th day of the waxing moon in the month of Margashirsha. It...