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Modern CustomsLinda Campbelllatest articles
Modern Customs
Oct 14, 2001 The history of Hallowe'en is a fascinating journey through myth and medieval times.
Oct 11, 2001 Michaelmas or Mabon: September 29th Michaelmas, on September 29th, is close to the date of the autumn equinox, an important festival in the preChristian calendar
Sep 18, 2001 Glenbrook, in Australia, sends a message of condolence. The small Australian town of Glenbrook in the Blue Mountains remembers the dead of all nationalites who perished in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre.
Aug 27, 2001 Lammas is another Christian festival with its origins in the old religion of the Celts
Aug 26, 2001 The Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ In many churches this is celebrated on August 6th and it is an important date in the Eastern churches.
Aug 20, 2001 Qi Qiao Jie: Chinese Valentine's Day The Chinese also have a traditional day devoted to love. This falls in August and there is a particularly beautiful legend associated with it.
Aug 20, 2001 The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary The Feast of the Assumption, on August 15, is one of the most important festivals in the Catholic church.
Jul 27, 2001 Memorial Day - last Monday in May Memorial Day owes much of its tradition to one woman,Moina Michael. Her efforts led to the adoption of the red poppy as a symbol of those fallen in war.
Jul 20, 2001 In Canada, the first Monday in August is Civic Day. It is known, however, by many different names.
Jul 13, 2001 The 1st of July is the anniversary of the Confederation which founded the nation of Canada.
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