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What Are the Origins of Juneteenth?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Jun 10, 2021 June 19 marks an important moment in the history of the United States.
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Logical Fallacies 101: Your Holiday Guide for Dinner Table Debates

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Dec 14, 2022 Put down that drumstick and listen all ye well.
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4 Ways to Be Smart On Social Media This Holiday Season

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Nov 23, 2022 Eat. Sleep. Scroll. Repeat.
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Crowd of people trying to get into a store

Is Black Friday the Biggest Shopping Day of the Year?

Written by:
Snopes Staff
Nov 27, 2003 The day after Thanksgiving in the United States is the unofficial kickoff of the holiday gift sh ...
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It wasn't a meal between Native Americans and the Pilgrims in 1621 that kicked off the tradition of Thanksgiving.

4 Myths About 'the First Thanksgiving'

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Jessica Lee
Nov 22, 2022 For starters, it wasn't a meal between Native Americans and the Pilgrims in 1621 that kicked off ...
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Camille Opp (2nd from L), Kenneth Pabon (3rd from L), Kaitlin Regan (3rd from R), Meg Radice (2nd from R) and guests attend TheVIPList TikTok Stars Host a Halloween Ball at Jue Lan Club With LeSin Vodka at Casa La Femme on October 28, 2021 in New York City.

Why Has Halloween Become So Popular Among Adults?

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The Conversation
Oct 31, 2022 Halloween used to be kid stuff. To quit dressing up was an important rite of passage, writes thi ...
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The Origin Story of Christmas Cards

Written by:
David Mikkelson Barbara Mikkelson
Nov 22, 1999 The first formal card was designed by an Englishman in 1843.
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Is Halloween the second-biggest U.S. holiday in terms of retail sales?

Is Halloween the Second-Biggest US Holiday For Consumer Spending?

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David Mikkelson Jessica Lee
Oct 29, 2006 Between costumes for pets and candy for trick-or-treaters, the cost of the annual holiday can ad ...
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Cyber Monday

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Nov 25, 2007 Is the Monday after Thanksgiving the busiest online shopping day of the year?
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Holiday Mail for Heroes

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David Mikkelson
Nov 5, 2007 Can Americans send holiday cards to service members and veterans through a Red Cross-sponsored p ...
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As Halloween approaches, people get ready to celebrate the spooky, the scary and the haunted.

Scholar: Halloween Celebrations Have Roots in Ancient Celtic Celebrations of Samhain

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The Conversation
Oct 24, 2022 A folklorist explains how Halloween continues an ancient Celtic tradition of celebrating the dead.
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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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Yes, More Cars Are Stolen on New Year's than Other Holidays

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Dec 28, 2021 Of all the holidays, your car is probably safest on Christmas.
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Is Preheating the Oven Really Necessary?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Dec 16, 2020 As with many of life's enduring mysteries, the answer to this one depends on a few variables.
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Turkey from overhead next to a carving knife and sharpener

Unbelievable Turkey Stories to Share at Your Thanksgiving Table

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Snopes Staff
Nov 22, 2006 We will always be thankful for this compendium of Thanksgiving turkey humor.
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How Do Traditions Today Compare to the First Thanksgiving?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Nov 18, 2000 An examination of some common beliefs around the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Was Jesus born on Dec. 25?

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David Mikkelson
Oct 23, 1999 The biblical narrative of Jesus' birth gives no date for the event, though it more likely occurr ...
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