15 Lucky Facts About Aquamarine, March’s Birthstone
In Ancient Rome, aquamarine was given to sailors to protect them at sea, as they believed the gem to be the treasure of mermaids.
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 events, as well as funny holidays you’ve never even heard about.
In Ancient Rome, aquamarine was given to sailors to protect them at sea, as they believed the gem to be the treasure of mermaids.
Did you know that in Mexico, the first slice of your birthday cake must be given to the person you love the most?
Did you know that milk is rich in calcium, protein, and vitamin B, which is great for reducing tiredness & fatigue?
The oldest garnet necklace ever discovered was located in an Egyptian tomb and is believed to be over 5,000 years old.
A Columbian New Year's Eve tradition is to run around with empty suitcases, to fill the coming year with travel and adventure.
On December 25, 336, over three hundred years since Jesus' death, the earliest Christmas celebration was recorded.
There's a five-gift rule to filling Christmas stockings; these five gifts should be: a need, a want, to read, to wear, and to do.
The story of Hanukkah does not appear in the Torah, the Holy Book of the Jewish faith, because it happened after it was written.
The Bible doesn't mention the names of the wise men that visited baby Jesus. It only states the gifts that they brought.
Did you know that the first Thanksgiving meal included venison, fowl, corn, nuts, and shellfish?
Did you know that the coldest spot in a fridge is at the back, as it's more sheltered from warm air when you open the door?
Did you know that there are over 60 known haunted houses, castles, mansions, and buildings across the UK?