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The "D" in D-Day

The Question: What does the "D" in D-Day stand for? The Answer: Nothing. Or maybe "Day." It is widely believed that the "D" in D-Day stands for "…

What Is Boxing Day?

Traditional English holiday extends Christmas giving by David Johnson Related Links Boxing Day Quiz Winter Holiday Roundup Bank Holidays Church of England…

All Saints' Day

(Encyclopedia) All Saints' Day, feast of the Roman Catholic and Anglican churches, and day on which churches glorify God for all God's saints, known and unknown. It is celebrated on Nov. 1 in the…

Columbus Day

Columbus, his journeys and legacy, and other great explorers and explorations Biographies of Famous Explorers Roald Amundsen Vasco Núnez de Balboa Ibn Batuta Richard Burton…

Valentine's Day History

Pagan festivals, Christian saints, Chaucer's love birds, and the Greeting Card Association of America by Borgna Brunner Roman Roots The history of Valentine's Day is obscure, and…

The Dog Days of Summer

The Question: Could you find me information about the old myth about the "Dog Days of Summer?" The Answer: The origins of the saying The Dog…

International Women's Day

March 8th commemorates women's rights and peace by Borgna Brunner The United Nations' theme for International Women's Day in 2016 is "Pledging for Parity." Related Links Biographies of…

Nurse's Day History

The Question: When is Nurses' Day observed? The Answer: National Nurses' Week is celebrated May 6-12 each year. Although a National Nurses' Day was first…

St. Patrick's Day

Politics, culture, crossword puzzles, quizzes, and more     Special Features St. Patrick's Day: Until Recently, More Dallas than Dublin How the Irish celebrate their holiday…