What is Good Friday?
Good Friday is a holiday observed by Christians and Catholics on the Friday before Easter. Here’s what you need to know.
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What is Palm Sunday? Why is the donkey important to the story? And how is it celebrated worldwide?
Palm Sunday will be celebrated by Christians worldwide this Sunday. It commemorates the Christian belief in the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, when palm branches were strewn before him. It ... -
From 4-leaf clovers to some unexpected history, all you need to know about St. Patrick's Day
The day honoring the patron saint of Ireland is a global celebration of Irish heritage. Here’s all you need to know about St. Patrick’s Day.
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What would happen if we didn't have leap year? The science of leap day, leap year
It’s not every year you see February 29 on the calendar — and it’s not technically every four years either.
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Presidents Day: From George Washington's modest birthdays to big sales and 3-day weekends
George Washington was uneasy about the idea of commemorating his life. He was the first leader of a new republic — not a tyrant. And yet the nation will once again celebrate the first U.S. president o...