Monthly archive for November2013

Ever since 1863, Americans have officially celebrated Thanksgiving. Since 1941, it has fallen on the fourth Thursday in November. There are many claims on the origin of this holiday in the New World, and they range from Baffin Island in 1576 to Spanish Florida in…

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Halloween Around the World Halloween is one of the few global holidays. In mid-autumn, Halloween around the world is celebrated by millions of people in a myriad of ways. What began as a blend of Christian and pagan customs celebrating the Catholic Saints in 16th…

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