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For centuries Maundy Thursday, the day prior to Good Friday, has been observed by Christians marked with symbolism from the Last Supper.

On Thursday, NBC aired the series premiere of Community and the season premieres of The Office and Parks and Recreation. How did the comedy lineup fare?

Originally, Thanksgiving day in America was set by presidential proclamation. A joint congressional resolution in 1941 settled on the 4th Thursday in November.

Traditions in Slovakia associated with preparing for the Easter holiday on Holy Thursday.

The VillageFest Street Fair keeps Palm Springs, California active on Thursday evenings. Booths filled with handcrafted art, talented musicians and local produce.

Thursday night prime time comedy returns tonight with the season premieres of "The Office," "Parks and Recreation" on NBC. And on FX: "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia"

Since 2000, the definition of marriage has gone back and forth in the state of California. On March 5, 2009, the Supreme Court will hear three cases on Proposition 8.

The second round at Wimbledon sent several seeds slipping into the sunset on both the gentlemen's and ladies' sides of the Championships.

The Dear Hunter will hit the road on their own headlining tour in Fall 2009, but first will be running in support of alt rock heavyweights Thursday and Thrice.

Franklin Roosevelt's proclamation of Thanksgiving on the third Thursday of November sparked controversy. It was well within his right, however; but Congress regulated it.

Thursday Next is not your average detective. She doesn't solve cozy murder mysteries or look into the minds of deranged killers. Instead she solves crimes of literature.

On October 14, 1943 the Eighth AAF launched a massive B-17 bombing raid against the ball bearing factories of Schweinfurt, Germany.

While the leader of the Aesir and creator of men is Odin in Norse mythology, he is less known and less represented in the modern world than Thor, his son.

Easter, for Catholics, begins on Ash Wednesday. Forty days before the blessed event, Catholics begin praying and fasting like Jesus did.

The Inbetweeners follows the lives of four school friends trapped at a social level somewhere between the cool kids and the total rejects.

Supplement or replace your homeschool curriculum by visiting museums in Seattle and Tacoma. Free museum admission days help Puget Sound homeschool families.

Although Romania does not have a national religion, Greek-Orthodoxism is widespread (87%), making Orthodox Easter one of the most important holidays.

Flapjack is a young, naive boy who loves going on adventures and doing anything for the sake of adventuring. Absolutely ANYTHING for an adventure.

With the exception of only a few games, most fans will be able to see their favorite hockey team on either NBC or Versus in the second round of the NHL playoffs.

Festivals across Chicagoland celebrate the 4th of July with parades, entertainment, food and fireworks. Here are events in Arlington Heights, Wheeling and Palatine, IL.

The networks announce their new fall shows: lots of ensemble shows, supernatural, reality, and Saturday is still a black hole.

For Midwesterners, the West Coast of Michigan offers all of the big water advantages of visiting the ocean without the salt water, the drive, or the resort pricing.

Largely unknown, Penitentes are small sects of extremely devout Catholics found historically in the American Southwest. They focus their main rituals during Holy Week.

Peacock Network Hoping to Recapture 'Must See TV' Title with Quartet of Sitcoms.

George Washington inaugurated a national day of thanks and Abraham Lincoln re-established it, each with unequivocal acknowledgment of God but no mention of turkey

Why does the tradition of Thanksgiving Day seem to radiate such a hallowed feeling of harmony, wellbeing and the bond of American identity?

"I have no fears for the future of our country. It is bright with hope." - President Hoover's inaugural address on March 4,1929

Cracked takes on "The Nine Most Offensive Disney Stereotypes." Here's my response to that article.

What you can expect to fall from the sky today, tomorrow and the next day. Check back Friday for your weekend forecast!

Ski-snowboard shows are a long-lived tradition as a way to inform snowsports fans of what's new, to find gear bargains, and to psyche up for the new season.

Alpine ski and Nordic ski club at legendary Olympic New York venue welcomes anyone over 50; season pass is $325 and mature ski racers get tips from peers.

Lost luggage, airport security, over booked flights, missed connections, airport delays & flight cancellations need not be a Xmas holiday flying nightmare for travelers.

Negril is an entertainment and nightlife haven - from live reggae beach shows to a Winter Concert Series at the Negril Escape on the cliffs, featuring recording artists.

In the historic scheme of things thanksgiving is a relatively new holiday. It has an interesting history that is worth exploring.

Who can claim the first Thanksgiving? Taking seriously the nature of the holiday as a harvest feast disqualifies the Canadian "Frobisher Thanksgiving" of 1578.

Seersucker has long been a favorite summer fabric, evolving from factory work pants and preppy jackets to business suits for celebrities like dandy Damon Runyon.

Find a water ski show in Wisconsin near you. The majority of the shows are FREE to the public and occur every week.

Stéphane Mbia scored twice as the Indomitable Lions beat the 2004 champions in Kumasi to reach Thursday's semi final against hosts Ghana.

Ryan Friedlinghaus and the Street Customs crew return to TLC in October with four new episodes. The brand continues to grow globally with clothing lines and shops.

Whether it's at Old Trafford in June, Colombo in July, The Oval in August or the Gabba in November, there are some great international matches this year.

David Sedaris spends a lot of time away from his native America - England, France, Japan - but he is continuing his U.S. tour in the fall with new dates.

Each Thursday during the 2006-07 ski and snowboard season, Shawnee Peak donates 10% of its daytime lift ticket sales to a specified non-profit organization.

Christmas festivities in Newcastle Gateshead include winter markets, ice skating, plays, and concerts. Enchanted Parks, Glow and the Glowmobiles also return in 2008.

Arlington Heights is a Chicago suburb offering Christmas festivities, including a German Christkindlmarkt, Light show, Santa and A Christmas Carol.

Whether it's a vacation, day at the spa, a chance to hit the links, or a good drink you're seeking, here are some California hotel deals that won't break the bank.

The England Cricket team look to climb the rankings in 2010 and create a more consistent winning record against the stronger nations as they prepare to defend The Ashes.

While not as large or impressive as the Sunday Tlacolula market, the marketplaces at Zaachila and Etla nevertheless are thoroughly enjoyable, and have their advantages.

The New York State Fair at the Empire Expo Center in Syracuse, New York is a 12 day summer showcase of the best of the state that runs August 21- Labor Day, 2008.

Pacman Jones will travel to Las Vegas to surrender to authorities after being charged with two felonies in connection with a triple shooting that left one man paralyzed.

The Wellcome Collection offers a programme of events linked to their newest exhibition, including talks, debates and live performances, exploring our notions of identity.