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Dia de los Muertos

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Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos)

On the Mexican holiday known as the Day of the Dead, families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration.

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The War on Christmas

Puritans Cancel Christmas The Puritans were Protestant English Reformists who gained distinction in the 16th and 17th centuries. After King Henry VIII broke away from the Roman Catholic church and created the Protestant Church of England, Puritans sought to further reform his newly-founded church. For centuries, people had been celebrating Christmas by going to church, […]

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A group of friends or family members hold hands around a Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving History Facts and Trivia

What did they eat at the first Thanksgiving? Which president made Thanksgiving a federal holiday? Get Thanksgiving trivia to share around the table.

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William Jackson Smart

The Man Who Inspired Father’s Day Was a Single Dad and a Civil War Vet

William Jackson Smart was a twice-married, twice-widowed father of 14 children.

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How Times Square Became the Home of New Year’s Eve

The surprising maritime origins of New Year’s Eve’s biggest party.

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The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Quirky Vintage Photos of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Snapshots of the iconic parade over the last eight decades.

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