Many Americans take the first Monday of each September, better known as Labor Day, for granted. Today, the holiday has devolvedinto little more than an extended weekend utilized by marketers to unveil the biggest and best year-end sales. But this… Read More
Archive for the ‘Holiday History’ Category
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Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month in the United States can be traced back to a week-long celebration of women’s contributions to culture, history, and society. Organized by the school district of Sonoma, California in 1978, President Jimmy Carter was the first to issue a… Read More
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Transition of Saint Valentine
Many theories exist as to the origin of Valentine’s Day. The story supported by a majority of historians goes like this… In ancient Rome during the reign of Claudius II (aka Claudius the Cruel), the emperor engaged his army in… Read More