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All Saints and All Souls Feast Days
The Catholic Feasts of All Saints (November 1) and All Souls (November 2) are compared to Halloween and explained.
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Is St. Christopher Still an Official Saint?
Many people, including Catholics, believe St. Christopher was unsainted in 1969; however, a better understanding of the Church's decision provides greater insight.
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Using Novels to Teach History
The words "Why do we need to know this?" are often heard in the classroom. Historical novels are one way to get high school students engaged in learning about the past.
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History of Halloween-Druid or Christian Feast?
Whether Halloween is a pagan celebration is debatable as the early Christian Church perpetuated the Druid celebration by moving the Feast of All Saints Day to 1 November
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Anastenaria – a Thracians' Living Treasure
Nestinarstvo, the Bulgarian Anastenaria, is among 76 elements inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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Cajuns Celebrate "La Toussaint"
Acadiana's cemeteries have more than their usual share of visitors during the early fall as Cajun families prepare for La Toussaint.
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Halloween in Medieval Times
Halloween was originally the celebration of Samhain, an important Celtic feast which marked the beginning of winter.
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Milan's Ten Best Winter Events
From church feast days to the religions of fashion, food and film, Italy's financial and business capital offers a full calendar of events and reasons to visit in winter.
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Excuses to Party in December
December is most well known for being the month of Christmas celebrations and parties but what other excuses are there to hold a themed party in the twelfth month?
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Excuses to Party in November
Guy Fawkes Day, on November 5th, is a well known time for partying with bonfires and fireworks. But what other excuses are there for a bit of revelry in the 11th month?
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French St. Martin/Dutch St. Maarten Vacations
The tropical island comprised of the French St. Martin and Dutch St. Maarten is a famous destination full of history, culture, and world-class amenities.
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Lake Okeechobee Florida Hurricane 1928
Poor storm tracking and ineffective flood control at Lake Okeechobee brought on more disastrous effects of the powerful hurricane that struck Palm Beach Florida in 1928.
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Malaysia’s Festa San Pedro
From 23 to 29 June, tourists on vacation flock to the Portuguese Settlement in Malacca (Melaka) town to commemorate the annual feast of the fishermen.
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May Day
The customs of May Day go back to pre-Christian times. This article gives a brief look at its history.
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The History of Halloween
The origins of Halloween can be traced back to the New Year celebrations of the Celts 2,000 years ago. November 1st was the beginning of the long, harsh winter.
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The Origins of Halloween
Halloween is traditionally a time for festive celebrations of a supernatural nature.
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El Dia de los Muertos, The Day of the Dead
As many in the western world prepare for Halloween, Mexicans look forward to El Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. Make traditional treats for this Mexican feast.
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Trade in England in the Early Middle Ages
The history of trade in England is fascinating. Readers will learn, in brief, how trade evolved from the time of the Normans over the following 400 years.
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History of All Hallows Eve and Halloween
All Hallows Eve, All Saint's Day, and All Souls Day are well-known Christian holidays of autumn, but the significance, meaning, and origin behind them may surprise you.
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St. Antony and St. Fiacre!
This article is about St. Fiacre, Patron Saint of Gardeners, and St. Antony of Egypt, Patriarch of monks
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St. Catherine, Pray for Me
More about communion of the saints - intercession of the saints, patron saints AND the St. Catherine's.
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Aloysious and Me
A teen-age boy contemplates the mysteries of religion, family, and first love, plus a family saint. A true story.
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