Ever wonder why January is the time when a new president takes office?
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Event related posts regarding holidays, observances, forecasts, astronomical and other noteworthy events.
The famous ball in Times Square isn't the only object dropped on New Year's Eve. Check out this list of crazy things dropped by other cities to ring in the new year!
Read MoreThe "traditional" Thanksgiving meal is hardly traditional. See what was really on the menu!
Read MoreCelebrate Pizza Day with some trivia and a great basic dough recipe so you can make your own!
Read MoreEver wonder why we head to the polls on a Tuesday in November? We've been doing it since 1845 for a reason. Find out!
Read MoreUncle Sam Day is September 13th. Ever wonder how and why he became a symbol for the USA? Find out!
Read MoreWill you be popping the question this Leap Day? Find out why maybe you should!
Read MoreIn honor of President's Day, why not test your presidential knowledge? Can you identify the presidents in these questions? Take our quiz!
Read MoreMardi Gras is Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Learn about the history, traditions, and folklore behind this fun festival of fabulous food, including King Cakes and beignets! Mardi Gras is a holiday of carefree celebration that precedes a time of solemn prayer and fasting known as Lent. Mardi Gras marks the culmination of “Carnival”—a festive season
Read MoreWhen it comes to getting a Christmas tree, cutting your own real tree over buying an artificial one has its advantages. See the list.
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