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20 Facts About Lily of the Valley & Hawthorn, May’s Birth Flowers
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, carried lily of the valley as part of her bridal bouquet at her wedding in 2011.
Pulling crackers on Christmas, trick-or-treating on Halloween, or giving roses on Valentine’s Day are all traditions passed down through the ages, but why do we do these strange things?
Why do we celebrate things like Easter or St. Patrick’s Day? And why on earth do crazy holidays like Put A Pillow on Your Fridge Day even exist?
Here, you’ll find facts about your favorite holidays and celebrations, as well as funny holidays you’ve never even heard about.
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20 Facts About Lily of the Valley & Hawthorn, May’s Birth Flowers
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, carried lily of the valley as part of her bridal bouquet at her wedding in 2011.
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National Pet Day | April 11
Did you know that in the United States, around four million pets are adopted from rescue shelters annually?
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20 Facts About Daisies & Sweet Peas, April’s Birth Flowers
Over 20,000 species of Daisy have been identified. These come in a variety of colors, including pink, yellow, white, and blue.
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10 Festive Facts About Good Friday
In the past, the word "good" was synonymous with the word "holy." So Good Friday was originally also known as Holy Friday.
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15 Invigorating Spring Facts to Lift Your Spirits
Spring fever is a condition in which people feel unwell early in spring. Symptoms include mood swings, restlessness or low energy.
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20 Blooming Facts About the Spring Equinox
The spring equinox symbolizes renewal in the world of spirituality, and is a time to forget the past and focus on the present.
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St. Patrick’s Day | March 17
St. Patrick's Day has been observed since the fifth century, but its first parade was only held in 1762 in New York City.
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Why Do We Have Daylight Saving Time?
As their daylight hours aren't affected that much, countries near the equator typically don't observe Daylight Saving Time.
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20 Facts About Daffodils & Jonquils, March’s Birth Flowers
When Pharaoh Ramses II of Ancient Egypt was buried, daffodil bulbs were used to cover each of his eyes.
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Year of the Dragon: Fun Facts About the Chinese Dragon Zodiac
People born in the Year of the Dragon are said to be highly energetic, outgoing, and talented, making them great leaders.
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National Frozen Yogurt Day | February 6
Frozen yogurt originated in the Middle East and India around 5,000 years ago.
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20 Facts About Violets & Primroses, February’s Birth Flowers
The same compound responsible for Violets' fragrance, ionone, also temporarily blocks your ability to smell them.