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History of New Year's Eve | Video
Ancient Babylonians first celebrated the new year over 4,000 years ago.
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FDR establishes modern Thanksgiving holiday — History.com This Day in History — 11/26/1941 | This Day in History
Discover what happened today in history. Read about major past events that happened today including special entries on crime, entertainment, and more.
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History of the Holidays | Topic
Holidays bring people together, commemorate historic events and usher in the seasons. Discover the history behind the holidays.
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Earth Day | Topic
Founded in 1970 as a day of education on environmental issues, Earth Day is now a global holiday focused on green causes.
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Hanukkah | Topic
A Jewish holiday, Hanukkah celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in the second century B.C.
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History of the Holidays: Easter | Video
A look at the holiest day on the Christian calender
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History of Memorial Day | Video
A look at the official beginning of summer and America's most solemn holiday.
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Memorial Day | Topic
Memorial Day, observed the last Monday of May, honors men and women who died while serving in the American military.
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Yom Kippur | Topic
Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, is considered the most important holiday in the Jewish faith.
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Christmas | Topic
Christmas is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon.
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Passover | Topic
One of the Jewish religion's most sacred and widely observed holidays, Passover commemorates the story of the Israelites' departure from ancient Egypt.
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King — History of the Holidays: Martin… | Video
A look at the life of Martin Luther King Jr.
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THC Classroom — National History Day:… | Video
What is National History Day? The history channel shows you what the holiday is and where it came from.
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July 4th | Topic
The Fourth of July commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
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Valentine's Day | Topic
This holiday celebrates love, romance and the story of St. Valentine.
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Veterans Day | Topic
November 11 is Veterans Day, a U.S. federal holiday dedicated to honoring veterans who served honorably in war or peacetime.
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Halloween | Topic
Explore the history and traditions of our spookiest holiday.
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Thanksgiving Facts | Topic
Minnesota is the top turkey-producing state in America, but Illinois grows the most pumpkins. Discover more Thanksgiving facts.
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Santa Claus | Topic
The man we know as Santa Claus has a history all his own.
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Mardi Gras | Topic
Mardi Gras, also known as Carnival, is a Christian holiday that has roots in pagan festivals, and is famously celebrated in Brazil, Venice and New Orleans.
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American Pickers — Picking for the Holidays | Video
Mike and Frank share the best part of picking for the holidays and what makes their vintage gifts so special.
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Holidays: The Village Halloween Parade | Video
In this History Channel video clip we learn about the New York Village Halloween Parade. Much preparation goes into making…
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Lincoln proclaims official Thanksgiving holiday — History.com This Day in History — 10/3/1863 | This Day in History
On this day in 1863, expressing gratitude for a pivotal Union Army victory at Gettysburg, President Abraham Lincoln announces that the nation will celebrate an official Thanksgiving holiday on November 26, 1863.
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Holiday Foods: Easter Eggs | Video
In this Holiday Foods video clip, we learn about what people traditionally eat on Easter Sunday. One major food that is…
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Holiday Foods: Easter Ham | Video
In this Holiday Foods video clip, we learn about what people traditionally eat on Easter Sunday. The traditional dish that…
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Holiday Foods: Corned Beef and Cabbage | Video
In this Holiday Foods video clip, we learn about what people traditionally eat during St. Patrick's Day. The traditional…
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Kennedy and Khrushchev exchange holiday greetings — History.com This Day in History — 12/31/1961 | This Day in History
On this day in 1961, President John F. Kennedy issued a statement extending his "sincere wishes" and those of the American people to Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev and the people of the Soviet Union for a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
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Columbus Day | Topic
Columbus Day is a U.S. holiday that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the New World on October 12, 1492.
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Father's Day | Topic
In July 1910, the people of Washington State celebrated the nation's first holiday honoring fathers. Sixty-two years later, in 1972, Father's Day became an official holiday in the United States.
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Chinese New Year | Topic
Though it has undergone many changes, the celebration of the Chinese New Year remains the most important and most anticipated holiday in China.
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