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Holidays and Traditions
Holidays, celebrations and festivals from around the world. This category covers religious and non-religious holidays and their associated traditions, as well as some multicultural events.
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In Europe did they use a badger or a hedgehog instead of a groundhog on Groundhog's Day?
Europeans do not have an equivalent of Groundhog Day. In Canada and the US, Ground Hog Day is a silly annual festival, held in...
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How do you find what day of the week a holiday fell on from a prior year?
If you know what day the holiday is on, you can go to that calendar thing on the lower right hand corner of your computer and...
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What is the origin of the Friday the 13th superstition?
While there are many theories about the origin, there is no written evidence of the term "Friday the 13th" prior to the 19th...
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What is Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is a time when the Pilgrims came to America and celebrated by having a feast with some Native Americans in the area...
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Do any other countries apart from UK celebrate Guy Fawkes Night?
Since Guy Fawkes Night is a celebration of the failed attempt of the Guy to blow up the British Houses of Parliament, why would...
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What kind of clothes did people wear during World War 2?
Here is input: Men often wore suits (always polished shoes) and felt hats. Take a look at some old movies around the 40's. ...
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Where did national holidays originate?
National holidays sprang from a need to memorialize a significant person or event in a contrys history, especially anything that...
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Why do French children put sticky fish on their parents?
In France, what English speakers call an April Fool is called Poisson d'Avril or April Fish. Young children stick fish on the...
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How did the tradition of high school proms start?
A rite of passage for generations of American teenagers for nearly a century, the high school prom is usually the first formal...
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Should there be a National memorial day to honor famous people or celebrities who have made a difference in society as a whole?
Now that simply wouldn't make sense because there are so many and in retrospect none of us would ever be out there working and...
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Which countries celebrate 'Three Kings Day'?
On January 6, most of the Hispanic world celebrates El Dia De Reyes, the day when the Three Wise Men following the star to...
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What is the meaning or reason for Boxing Day?
Boxing Day, also known as St. Stephen's Day is celebrated on Decenber 26th the day after Christmas. It was a way for people to...
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Do Chinese people believe that white is bad luck?
Not always but yes when on specific events.
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What are the roses that go on girls wrists at proms?
You're thinking of a corsage (pronounced korr-SAHGE). It can be roses or any flower. Corsages. A mum, or a wrist corsage?
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How did the tradition of dressing up for church begin?
It has been a "tradition" as long as people have believed in God. The idea is to present yourself to God in a respectful and...
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When was Cinco de Mayo first celebrated in the US?
The 5th of May is not Mexican Independence Day, but it should be! And Cinco de Mayo is not an American holiday, but it should be....
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When is Memorial Day traditionally observed in the US?
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday that is observed on the last Monday of May (most recently observed May 25, 2009)....
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What are Albanian wedding traditions?
The best way to find out information on Albanian weddings is to see if you have an Albanian person who lives near you. If not...
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What are quinceaneras?
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When and where is Oktoberfest?
The German city of Munich is the location of the original Oktoberfest. It traditionally takes place during the sixteen days up to...
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Who wrote the Happy Birthday song?
no one knows Stevie Wonder wrote one version.
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Why do Scottish wear kilts?
The kilt is a garment worn by Scotsmen as a symbol of national identity and is a remnant of the ancient Celtic race. These days...
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What is Pagan Pride Day?
It's one of the annual festivals celebrating paganism, modern witchcraft, and Wicca. See the links section for more details..
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How do Puetro Ricans celebrate Barbosa Day?
.....Bueno los´´ Puetro Ricans ´´NO EXISTEN chico listo. ......Well the ´´Puetro Ricans´´does not exist smart guy.
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What is novembers Birtday color?
topaz, yellowish gold
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Are there any Irish housewarming traditions?
Yes, but I am looking for the rest of the tradition myself. I know that it involves giving a loaf of soda bread, paper bag and...
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What types of decorations food drinks and music are appropriate for an Oktoberfest party?
Oktoberfest is a German tradition or celebration. So anything German such as pigtails, cabbagerolls, pretzles, sauerbraten,...
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Why is it bad luck to do your laundry on New Years Day?
Its An Old Saying. Whatever You Do On Newyears Day You Will Do All Year Long.
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When will July 7 again be in a year that ends in 07?
July 7,2107
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What do Mexicans eat during the Cinco de Mayo fiesta?
Chikens, birdz, frogz, and lots of other stuff.......
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What holidays and customs are unique to England?
Boxing Day (26th of December) is a public holiday. Guy Fawkes night is celebrated on the 5th of November, with fireworks and...
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Why are 'John' and 'Mary' such common names?
John and Mary are both "Bible" names. This has a lot to do with why they are so common. Other names like Paul, Peter, Daniel,...
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Why aren't black soldiers represented at D-Day memorial events?
Given the segregated nature of American society at the time of WWII, and of the armed forces, there were significantly fewer...
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What is the importance behind the pledge of allegience?
The importance of the Pledge is excactly that. It's your swearing allegience to the United States and what it stands for. A...
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What is the current year in Rome?
Same year as any other country
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What holidays are celebrated in Guatemala?
The biggest holiday in Guatemala is Semana Santa, which is a week long celebration that takes place around Easter (in March)....
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What are some of the traditions or holidays that are special to the people of Australia?
Australians celebrate Australia Day on January 26 which is to commemorate the arrival of the First Fleet from Britain in...
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When is France's independence day?
France celebrates it's form of independence day, called (in english) Bastille Day on July 14.
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What is the history for choux pastry?
In 1533, Catherine deMedici left Florence to marry the Duke of Orleans; who later became Henry 11, King of France. She brought...
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When is Arbor Day?
The national holiday is celebrated every year on the last Friday in April; it is a civic holiday in Nebraska. Each state...
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Which astralians eat taranchulas?
not many, they only do that if they are starving to death, NOT A GOOD TREAT TO TRY AT HOME!trust me its foul in your mouth and...
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When was Diwali celebrated in 1955?
14th Nov
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What is the origin of the custom of not wearing a hat indoors?
It began with men of 'lesser rank' removing whatever headress or coronet (crown) they had on to show that they were not trying to...
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What do you need to do to organize a festival?
== I WOULD START WITH WHERE IT IS GOING TO BE HELD AND THEN I WOULD DESIDE THE THEME. NEXT I WOULD ORGANISE THE FOOD and...
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How old is over the hill?
Usually it refers to over age 50
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What flowers are native to Mexico and used in their holiday celebration?
Poinsettias
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Who was the first African-American to be honored with a national holiday?
When President Truman was in office, during the 79th Congress, Public Law 290 was passed and designated January 5 of every year...
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When did the four-leaf clover become a symbol of good luck?
Legend says when Adam and Eve were expelled from Eden, Eve took along a four leafed clover. So if you are lucky enough to find...
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Why is April 16 a holiday?
Emancipation Day, a legal holiday in the District of Columbia. April 16th is Emancipation Day in Washington D.C.,...
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Why are poppies associated with Memorial Day?
Poppies were in Holland witch is where a big part of world war one was in The reason poppies were chosen was because they gew...
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What is Arbor Day?
Arbor Day is a holiday in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant and care for trees. Arbor Day originated in the...
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What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate?
In short, Cinco de Mayo (or 5 de Mayo) celebrates Mexican victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. "Fifth of...
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What are some festivals in USA?
he is a dodo head The Corn Palace festival, Mitchell, SD The Blue Grass festival, Teluride, CO The Crawfish festival, Sring, TX
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What is special about April first?
I think it's Adolf Hitler's Birthday but I am not sure. Its april fools day. play a joke on someone that day.
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When did New Year's Day become a legal holiday?
Originally observed in March 153 BC; After the adoption the Gregorian Calendar that began in 1582 (search infoplease and...
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What kind of music was popular during World War 2?
Swing, jazz and romantic ballads were the most popular forms of music in the United States. Michael Montagne
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Why don't Christians celebrate Hannukah?
1. Christians do not celebrate Hannukah for the same reason Jews do not celebrate Christmas. Simply, Hannukah is a celebration in...
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Why do we celebrate Memorial day?
To remember those who fought for our country to honor our country Memorial Day is a day to remember all the people who have...
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How do you know the exact day of ovulation if you have 29 day cycle and you have the fertile mucus for days and on day 15 a temperature dip but the next day it is still down do you ovulate on day 15?
Most women ovulate 10-16 days after the first day of their last menses. The body temp. generally rises 0.5 - 1.0 dgrees at the...
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What year did the US begin celebrating Memorial Day as an official holiday?
The year was 1868. It was widely observed in that year.
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What is the origin of Memorial Day?
On the last Monday in May, Americans celebrate Memorial Day honoring those who have died in the service of this great nation,...
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Which are the most popular international cuisines?
french cuisine
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If you work out 7 days a week Abs on day 1 Arms on day 2 Back and Chest on day 3 Legs on day 4 Shoulders on day 5 Abs on day 6 Arms on day 7 and so on is that too much rest between body parts?
you need a solid 48 hours at least between arm workouts, biceps inparticular. They are a small muscel group and very easly...
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Where did Black Friday originate?
Black Friday (1869) was a financial crisis in the United States. There are black Fridays for other reasons, in other countries -...
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What is the oldest sport?
Martial arts and physical combat are the oldest known activities that could be labelled sports. Civilisations as old as the...
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What is the orgin of the enchiladas?
The orgin of Enchilada's is Mexico
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Where did giving out cigars at a child's birth come from?
well... now at day's it's more common for Dad's to participate in the Birthroom, or even in the OR during a C-section at the...
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How do you have a successful baby shower?
Select key people who may be able to assist you other good friends and family members. Then create a list and work with family...
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What are the best ideas for a surprise party for my girlfriend's 30th anniversary?
romantic dinner or movie
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Do native Americans celebrate Thanksgiving Day?
I have read of incidents in which some Native Americans protested Thanksgiving. But it's not really a good idea all Native...
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When was the first Memorial Day?
May 5,1868- The first Memorial Day was in 1868 to honor the victims of the US Civil War. Most states adhere to the Federal...
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Holidays and traditions celebrated by japan?
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Could you be pregnant if you take birth control pills but missed day 8 then take 2 on day 9 then missed day 13 and took 2 on day 14 but your period didn't come until day 25 and only lasted 2 days?
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What holiday was celebrated for the first time by the American colonists?
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Who does the holiday honor?
Please resubmit your question and tell us in the question what particular holiday you are asking about. There are many holidays.
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What is celebrated on San Juan?
Bonfires are made from old furniture.
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What were most of the Pilgrims Separatists or Puritans?
I think Sepratists
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Why 92 seconds of silence at Memorial Day Ceremonies?
its not really 92 seconds it is 2 minutes
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Why is Bastille Day so significant that it became a French National Holiday?
The Bastille was a prison over 400 year old in Paris that housed general prisoners, political dissenters and also victims of the...
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What is the difference between customs and traditions?
Traditions are those processes that are given to new generations by old generations.It (tradition)exists for a long time,while...
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How many pilgrims died the first winter in america?
57
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What are some holidays celebrated in the UK?
Different regions have different holidays, but the ones we have in common are: 24, 25 Dec 1 Jan Easter - variable Queens...
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What is st andrew's day?
The Feats of Saint Andrew, Patron Saint of Scotland, is celebrated today, 30 November.
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What month and day of the year is Midsummer's Eve?
Midsummer's Eve is June 23rd- also called Saint John's Day. The celebration of midsummer's Eve was from ancient times linked to...
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What other name is Dia de los Muertos known as?
It is Mexico's Day of the Dead. It is celebrated on November 1st (All Saint's Day as recognized by the Catholic Church) and 2nd...
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Why do people bring food on day of the dead?
During the ancient pagan celebration of Samhain, from which Halloween and Day of the Dead celebrations come from, the souls of...
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What is the origin of spilling salt superstition?
Lots of superstitious people, when they spill salt, will take a pinch of it in their right hand and throw it backwards over their...
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What are the main objectives of Harmony Day?
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Is Patriots Day an official city holiday in Boston Massachusetts?
Yes it is In Boston Mass.
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Why were all the early settlers called pilgrims?
mmmm I'm not sure. It seems to me reading history in school, that one of the main goals of leaving England, to go to...
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Where did the story of santa claus originate?
A lot of people believe that it was in fact the Coke-a-Cola company who invented Santa Claus, but, in fact, it is more to do with...
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Why are fractured fairy tales created?
because
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When was the last time that Palm Sunday and April Fool's Day were on the same day?
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What is the Workers' Memorial Day?
Workers' Memorial Day or International Workers' Memorial Day takes place annually around the world on April 28, an international...
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What is the largest firework ever produced?
The largest firework ever produced was Universe I Part II, exploded for the Lake Toya Festival, Hokkaido, Japan on 15 Jul 1988....
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What are some customs for kenya?
clothes
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What group of peoples uses the word guising?
Zachs gay
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When was institution of marriage invented?
According to the Bible, God himself began the marriage arrangement in the Garden of Eden, when he married Adam and Eve. We read...
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Why is Veterans Day celebrated on November 11th?
Because on the 11th minute of the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month the Armistice to end the War to End All Wars was...
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Who mc at the wedding reception?
i think the mc at the wedding reception should be someone who knows the couple or at least one of them prett y well. that way,...
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