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Mardi Gras 2020 (Fat Tuesday)

Mardi Gras 2020 is Tuesday, February 25! Why do we celebrate Mardi Gras? Also called Shrove Tuesday...
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Valentine's Day 2020: What Is the Real Meaning of Valentine's Day?

What is the real story of Valentine’s Day? This ancient marking of agricultural and human fertility...
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Daylight Saving Time 2020: When Does the Time Change?

Daylight Saving Time starts on the 2nd Sunday in March—Sunday, March 8, 2020! See details about the...
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St. Patrick's Day 2020

Saint Patrick’s Day is on Tuesday, March 17, this year! Who was Saint Patrick? Why are shamrocks a...
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Why Is 2020 a Leap Year?

2020 is a leap year! Find out why and what this means, and see when the next leap year will be....
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Mercury Retrograde Dates for 2020

Mercury’s retrograde motion will start again on February 17, 2020! According to the age-old...
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Groundhog Day 2020

Groundhog Day comes from our agricultural past and marks the halfway point to the spring equinox....
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Presidents' Day 2020

Presidents’ Day is Monday, February 17, 2020! Which presidents do we celebrate on Presidents’ Day?...
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Chinese New Year 2020: The Year of the Rat

The Chinese New Year—also referred to as the Spring Festival and the Lunar New Year globally—lands...
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First Day of Spring 2020: The Spring Equinox

In 2020, the spring equinox (also called the March equinox or vernal equinox) falls on Thursday,...
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Fourth of July 2020: 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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When is Easter 2020? | How the Easter Date is Determined

Why do we celebrate Easter? We’ll explain—plus, find out how the date of Easter is determined and...
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Ramadan 2020: When is Ramadan?

When does Ramadan 2020 begin and end? See Ramadan dates—and learn more about how Ramadan is ...
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Why is Friday the 13th Unlucky? | Origin of Friday the 13th

The next Friday the 13th is March 13, 2020. Why is this day often associated with bad luck? What is...
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When Do the Seasons Start in 2020?

The spring equinox falls on March 19, 2020. When do all of the four seasons—spring, summer, fall,...
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New Year's Day 2020

Happy New Year!! Ever wondered why the new year starts on January 1? Is 2020 the start of a new...
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Winter Solstice 2020: The First Day of Winter

The winter solstice is Monday, December 21, 2020. This is the astronomical first day of winter in...
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Summer Solstice 2020: The First Day of Summer

In 2020, the June solstice—the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere—occurs this year on...
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Autumnal Equinox 2020: The First Day of Fall

In 2020, the autumnal equinox—also called the September equinox or fall equinox—arrives on Tuesday...
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Hanukkah 2019

Hanukkah begins on Sunday, December 22, at sundown. Learn about Hanukkah history, customs, and a...
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Christmas Day 2019

Christmas occurs on a Wednesday this year. Discover why we celebrate Christmas Day on December 25,...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2020

The third Monday in January is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States. Here is why we...
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Boxing Day 2019: What is Boxing Day?

Boxing Day is celebrated on December 26! Why is it called Boxing Day? And what, if anything, does...
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St. Nicholas Day 2019

Was Saint Nicholas a real person? Is he the true Santa Claus and Father Christmas? Find out about...
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Thanksgiving Day 2019

In the United States, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November—this year, on...
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Veterans Day 2019

Veterans Day is observed every year on November 11. This year, the 11th day of the 11th month is a...
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Diwali 2019: What is Diwali?

Diwali is the Indian “festival of lights,” a holiday that celebrates the triumph of good over evil...
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Halloween 2019

Halloween always falls on the 31st of October. What is Halloween really about? How did it get...
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When is Election Day 2019?

In the United States, Election Day occurs on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. Which states have made...
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When Does the Islamic New Year 2020 Begin?

When Does the Islamic New Year 2020—First of Muharram—begin? Here are the dates from The Old Farmer...
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Canada Day 2020

O Canada! It’s time to celebrate Canada Day! Learn the history behind this national holiday,...
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Grandparents Day 2020

Grandparents Day is always celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day. Take the time to honor...
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When Is the Start of Passover 2020?

Passover 2020 begins at sundown on Wednesday, April 8. See more information on Passover dates,...
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When Is Labor Day 2020?

Labor Day falls on Monday, September 7, 2020. Unlike many holidays, Labor Day doesn’t have many...
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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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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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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...
Arbor Day

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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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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