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Autumnal Equinox 2019: The First Day of Fall

In 2019, the autumnal equinox—also called the September equinox—is Monday. On this day, fall begins...
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When Do the Seasons Start in 2019-2020?

When do the four seasons—autumn, winter, spring, and summer—start? Here are your equinox and...
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When Is Labor Day 2019?

Labor Day falls on September 2, 2019—and this year is the 125th anniversary of Labor Day! Unlike...
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Why is Friday the 13th Unlucky? | Origin of Friday the 13th

Why is Friday the 13th considered a “bad luck” day? Discover the origins of this superstitious day—...
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Grandparents Day 2019

Grandparents Day is always celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day. Take the time to honor...
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Daylight Saving Time 2019: When Does the Time Change?

When does Daylight Saving Time 2019 end? Find dates here—as well as the history of Daylight Saving...
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The Dog Days of Summer

What are the “Dog Days of Summer”—and when are they? The origin of this common phrase might...
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Fourth of July 2019: Celebrate with History, Traditions, and Recipes

What is Independence Day (U.S.)? Why do we celebrate this all-important American holiday? Learn the...
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May Day 2020: What is May Day?

Celebrate May Day 2020! Though it may seem quaint now, in decades past, the May Day Basket—like the...
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Earth Day 2020

On Earth Day 2020, enjoy the lovely smell of fresh air, clean up some litter, plant a tree, or...
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Father's Day 2020

Father’s Day 2020 is Sunday, June 21! This Father’s Day brings: a Full Moon, a great day for ...
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Memorial Day 2020

Learn all about Memorial Day, including the true meaning of this day, how it differs from Veterans...
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Mother's Day 2020 | 10 Ways to Celebrate Mom

In honor of Mother’s Day, we’ve thought about 10 ways to celebrate moms and motherhood—from sharing...
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Arbor Day 2020: History, Facts, and Date

Arbor Day 2020 falls on Friday, April 24. Dedicate a tree to someone who is special to you, and...
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Mercury Retrograde Dates for 2019

Mercury enters retrograde motion on July 7, 2019! Find out what that means for you and see when...
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Summer Solstice 2019: The First Day of Summer

The June solstice 2019—the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere—will occur on June 21. Here’s...
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Ramadan 2019: When is Ramadan?

When does Ramadan 2019 begin and end? See Ramadan dates—and learn more about how Ramadan is ...
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When is Easter 2019? | How the Easter Date is Determined

Why do we celebrate Easter? And why is Easter so late this year? We’ll explain—plus, find out how...
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When Is the Start of Passover 2019?

Passover 2019 begins at sundown on Friday, April 19. See more information on Passover dates,...
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First Day of Spring 2019: The Spring Equinox

In 2019, spring equinox (also called the March equinox or vernal equinox) falls on Wednesday, March...
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Christmas Day 2019

What is the real meaning of Christmas? Enjoy our Everything Christmas page with Christmas dates,...
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When is Kwanzaa 2019?

When does Kwanzaa begin in 2019? See our chart—and learn about the origins and history of Kwanzaa....
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Rosh Hashanah 2019

Rosh Hashanah is the beginning of the year in the traditional Jewish calendar. Find out Rosh...
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Hanukkah 2019

Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish festival celebrated in November or December each year. See when...
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Valentine's Day 2020

How exactly did Valentine’s Day get started? Here’s the short history. (It starts out rather dark...
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New Year's Day 2020

New Year’s Day is celebrated on January 1, marking the start of the year in the Gregorian calendar...
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St. Nicholas Day 2019

Was Saint Nicholas a real person? Actually, he was! Find out about the history of St. Nicholas (and...
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Yom Kippur 2019

When is Yom Kippur 2019? Learn about the meaning behind Yom Kippur, as well as the traditions...
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Boxing Day 2019: What is Boxing Day?

What is Boxing Day? Why is it called Boxing Day? And what, if anything, does boxing have to do with...
Groundhog Day: Will the Groundhog See His Shadow?

Groundhog Day 2020

Groundhog Day comes from our agricultural past and marks the halfway point to the spring equinox....
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Winter Solstice 2019: The First Day of Winter

Winter officially begins with the Winter Solstice on Saturday, December 21, 2019. This is the...
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When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

The third Monday in January is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States. Here is why we...
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Presidents' Day 2020

When is Presidents’ Day 2020? Are Presidents’ Day and George Washington’s birthday the same day?...
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When is Mardi Gras 2019?

When is Mardi Gras 2019? Why is this day—also called Shrove Tuesday or Fat Tuesday—celebrated? Read...
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Diwali 2019: What is Diwali?

Diwali is an annual holiday celebrated in India, Singapore, and several other countries in South...
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St. Patrick's Day 2019

Who was St. Patrick? Why are shamrocks a symbol of this day? Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day history,...
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Chinese New Year 2019: The Year of the Pig

This year, Chinese New Year lands on Tuesday, February 5! According to the Chinese zodiac, 2019 is...
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When is the Next Leap Year?

When is the next Leap Year? Find out when the next Leap Day will be and how to calculate Leap Years...
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When is Election Day 2019?

In the United States, the next Election Day will occur on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. Which states...
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When is Veterans Day 2019?

Veterans Day always falls on November 11. Learn the true meaning of Veterans Day and its important ...
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Columbus Day 2019

Columbus Day 2019 occurs on the second Monday in October. What exactly do we celebrate on Columbus...
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When is Thanksgiving Day 2019?

When is Thanksgiving Day 2019? What do we celebrate this all-important feast day? Enjoy a brief...

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