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By their very nature, holidays are steeped in tradition, folklore, and mythology. Here we present some of the more common legends and superstitions associated with our special days.

Yes, a Massive Barney Balloon Exploded at the 1997 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Bethania Palma
Nov 25, 2022 The 1997 parade went down in history for its inflated float mishaps.
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The day after Thanksgiving is known as the busiest day of the year for plumbers, who refer to Black Friday as Brown Friday.

Is a Plumber's Busiest Day the Friday After Thanksgiving?

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Jordan Liles
Nov 25, 2022 "It might be a good idea to invite a plumber to the Thanksgiving feast and let him have a drumst ...
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Thanksgiving Day is the peak day for cooking fires in the US due to people cooking turkey dinners.

Is Thanksgiving the Peak Day for Cooking Fires in the US?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 4, 2022 It's true. In the past, Thanksgiving Day had more than three times as many fires when compared t ...
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Was Valentine's Day Invented by Greeting Card Companies?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Feb 14, 2022 It's a pithy line for the lovelorn and screenwriters to say, but is it true?
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How Old Is Punxsutawney Phil?

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Dan Evon
Feb 2, 2022 According to legend, the world's most famous groundhog has been predicting the weather since 1886.
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Person, Human, People

Was Alabama the 1st US State To Declare Christmas an Official Holiday?

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Jessica Lee
Jan 15, 2022 "One of the original fake news stories," said a former archivist of historical records.
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usps, operation santa

Is the US Postal Service's 'Operation Santa' Real?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Nov 22, 2021 The U.S. Postal Service may be answering your letters to Santa Claus.
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Chair, Furniture, Interior Design

Did CNN Compare Journalists to Soldiers on Veterans Day?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Nov 11, 2021 While this article was reshared on Veterans Day 2021, it was originally published in August 2018 ...
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Text, Postage Stamp, Flyer

Is USPS Issuing No New Christmas Stamps in 2021?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Nov 10, 2021 The never-ending "War on Christmas" finds its battleground in the postal service.
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Tie, Accessories, Accessory

Did Christmas Presents Never Arrive Late Under Trump?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Oct 14, 2021 "What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas, perhaps, means a l ...
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Sunglasses, Accessories, Accessory

Is This 'Karen' Halloween Costume Real?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Oct 6, 2021 T-shirts supposedly read, "CAN I SPEAK TO THE MANAGER?"
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Person, Human, Crowd

Is Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Returning With Crowds?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Sep 10, 2021 It was unknown if, or to what extent, viewing locations would have capacity limits.
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Did 'Yardi Gras' Replace Mardi Gras Parades in New Orleans?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Feb 2, 2021 New Orleans residents marked the holiday a little differently in 2021 due to the coronavirus pan ...
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Did a Kentucky Man Clear Driveway of Snow Using a Flamethrower?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Dec 28, 2020 It’s a scene straight out of a "National Lampoon's" flick.
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Is Takanakuy a Real Christmastime Tradition?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Dec 24, 2020 Festivus has nothing on Takanakuy.
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Does the Vatican Have Darth Vader in Its Nativity Scene?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Dec 18, 2020 The 2020 has been wild, but not quite that wild.
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Is 'Angels with Filthy Souls' a Real Movie?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Dec 17, 2020 It's movie magic, you filthy animals.
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Was the Snow Globe Invented by Accident?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Dec 15, 2020 The first snow globes date to 1878.
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Did Trump Designate Christmas Eve 2020 a Federal Holiday?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Dec 13, 2020 The order allegedly excused all federal employees from duty on the day before Christmas Day.
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Was Anonymous Letter Decrying 'Harmful Impact' of Christmas Lights Sent to Minnesota Resident?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Dec 10, 2020 An identical letter was reportedly sent to several neighbors in the same area.
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