10 Festive Facts About Easter 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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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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The Intriguing History of St. Valentine
St. Valentine is not just associated with love. He is also the patron saint of epilepsy, plague, travelers, and young people.
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The Captivating History of Christingle
Christingles were first used in 1747 in Germany. They were initially just a candle and ribbon with the iconic orange added later.
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The Wicked History of Witchcraft
Did you know that in ancient Egypt, people who practiced magic and witchcraft were highly respected members of the community?
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Is Jesus’ Birthday Really On December 25th?
On December 25, 336, over three hundred years since Jesus' death, the earliest Christmas celebration was recorded.
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Interesting Facts About The History of Hanukkah
The story of Hanukkah does not appear in the Torah, the Holy Book of the Jewish faith, because it happened after it was written.
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Did Three Wise Men Really Visit Baby Jesus?
The Bible doesn't mention the names of the wise men that visited baby Jesus. It only states the gifts that they brought.
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What Are The 12 Days Of Christmas?
The Christmas classic song "12 Days of Christmas" was written in the 1780s by Frederic Austin.
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10 Exciting Facts About Easter Sunday
Did you know that people in the UK traditionally eat Lamb on Easter Sunday?
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10 Sinister Facts About Satan
Did you know that more Americans believe in the existence of Satan than Darwin's theory of evolution?
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10 Interesting Facts About Adam and Eve
We all know Adam and Eve were the first people on Earth, but did you know Adam apparently lived to be 930 years old?
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