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NEW YEARS TRADITIONS:
Ten things you never knew about New year's Why Jan. 1 As New Years Day Auld Lang Syne~Origin & Lyrics 15 New Year's Food Trditions New Year's Food That Brings good Luck More Traditional New Year's Meals Historical Events That Happened On New Year's Day
GROUNDHOG DAY TRADITIONS:
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Groundhog Day:
How Did the Tradition Start
History of Groundhog Day What to Serve for a
Groundhog Day Party
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LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY TRADITIONS:
History of Lincoln's Birthday
VALENTINE'S DAY TRADITIONS:
Origins of Valentine's Day Valentines Day comes to America Valentines Day Around The World Valentine's Day Food Dishes History of Thanksgiving Foods
WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY TRADITIONS:
History of Washington's Birthday
ST PATRICK'S DAY TRADITIONS:
Saint Patrick’s Day:
Origin, Traditions, and Facts
Saint Patrick's Day in the United States Festive St. Patrick's Day Food Ideas
VIETNAM VETERANS DAY: WELCOME HOME
The Lost Homecoming – When Our Vietnam Veterans Came Home Why Were Vietnam War Vets Treated Poorly When They Returned? How Vietnam veterans were treated when they came home? Vietnam Veterans Day National Vietnam War Veterans Day National Vietnam War Veterans Day
APRIL FOOLS DAY TRADITIONS
See its origins, how it's celebrated internationally Origins of April Fools' Day
PATRIOT'S DAY TRADITIONS
History of Patriot's Day
PASSOVER TRADITIONS:
What Is Passover and
Why Is It Celebrated
What Is a Seder (Passover Meal) Guide to the Passover Seder(Meal)
EASTER TRADITIONS:
What Are the Origins of Easter The Ancient Pagan Origins of Easter Why do we have Easter eggs, the Easter bunny and Easter bonnets Where did the Easter basket come from? Easter Traditions From Around the World Bunnies and Baskets and Eggs, Oh My! History of Easter Traditions and Easter Celebrations Traditional Easter Foods From Around the World 32 Meaningful Easter Traditions Captured in Nostalgic Photos from Generations Past
MOTHER'S DAY TRADITIONS:
History of Mother's Day & How Traditions Have Changed Mother's Day in the United States Mother's Day traditions around the world
ARMED FORCES DAY TRADITIONS:
History of Armed Forces Day
MEMORIAL DAY TRADITIONS:
History of Memorial Day More History of Memorial Day
CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL DAY TRADITIONS:
History Confederate Heroes Day History
D-DAY WWII TRADITIONS:
D-Day June 6th - History
BIRTHDAY of U.S. ARMY:
Origins of The US Army Army Birthday – June 14, 2023 Army Traditions
FLAG DAY BIRTHDAY:
History & Traditions of Flag Day History of Flag Day
FATHER'S DAY TRADITIONS:
Father's Day in the U.S.A. Father’s Day Traditions from Around the World Fun Father’s Day Traditions
SUMMER SOLSTICE TRADITIONS:
Summer Solstice Traditions Summer Solstice Traditions
INDEPENDENCE DAY TRADITIONS:
History of the Fourth of July
V-J DAY WWII TRADITIONS:
History of V-J Day WWII
LABOR DAY TRADITIONS:
What are the origins of Labor Dayly Labor Day: The Surprising Origins of the American Holiday
GRANDPARENTS DAY TRADITIONS:
Grandparents Day History
CONSTITUTION DAY TRADITIONS:
Constitution Day History
COLUMBUS DAY TRADITIONS:
Save Columbus Day Why We Celebrate Columbus Day Columbus Day’s Racist Origins?
Yes, But Not What You’re Thinking

SWEETEST DAY TRADITIONS:
How the US Tried, and Failed, To Make a National Candy Day Just Before Halloween Sweetest Day Timeline Sweetest Day History
HALOWEEN TRADITIONS:
Halloween in the U.S.A. History of Halloween History of Halloween in America Did the Irish bring Halloween to America Halloween Around the World 13 Ways Halloween Is Celebrated Around the World Countries that Celebrate Halloween 2022
BIRTHDAY OF THE U. S. MARINE CORPS:
Marine Corps Birthday 10 Facts About Marine Corps History and Traditions History and Traditions of the United States Marine Corps History of the Marine Corps A Culture of Tradition – History of the US Marines
VETERAN'S DAY TRADITIONS:
Origins and Traditions of Veterans Day Veterans Day History A History of Veterans Day:
Its Origins and Traditions
Significance Of Veteran’s Day For Americans
THANKSGIVING TRADITIONS:
The Origin Of Thankgiving History of Thanksgiving (and why we eat turkey!) The First Thanksgiving We Don't Remember Thanksgiving Traditions Thanksgiving Traditions from Around the World
CHANUKAH TRADITIONS:
The 7 Most Important Jewish Holidays When Is Hanukkah (Chanukah) Celebrated in 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027? What Is Hanukkah? Everything to Know About the Festival of Lights Hanukkah History and Traditions What to Know About Hanukkah Symbolism, History, and Traditions Hanukkah: Customs and Rituals Hanukkah Traditions Hanukkah Hanukkah Food Traditions
ST. NICHOLAS DAY TRADIONS:
St.Nicholas Day Traditions and Activities for Kids St.Nicholas Day Traditions traditions around the world St.Nicholas Day
PEARL HARBOR DAY TRADIONS:
Pearl Harbor Day History & Rememberance Peral Harbor Day
WINTER SOLSTICE TRADIONS:
Winer Solstice History Here’s why the winter solstice is significant in cultures across the world 7 Winter Solstice Celebrations From Around the World Ancient History of Winter Solstice Traditions and Sites
CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS:
Origin & History Of America's Christmas Christmas Origins In America Tradional Christmas Meals Santa's Game Arcade Northpole For Kids Santa's Ancient Origins Origins of American Santa Claus Christmas Origin In America-1 Christmas Origin In America-2 The Most Beautiful Story of Silent Night Joseph Mohr (1792 – 1848) Priest and author of “Silent Night” Humble Origins of Silent Night How Silent Night Stopped WWI How Did The Christmas Tree Come To America History Of The Christmas Tree Origins Of The Yule Log NATIONAL FRUITCAKE DAY:
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Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: January 1st
Wonderful Stories, and Traditions, and More about NEW YEARS EVENTS, TRADITIONS, STORIES, FOODS, and a host of other related information....


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: February 2nd
Fun Stories, and Traditions, and More about GROUNDHOG DAY EVENTS, TRADITIONS, STORIES, FOODS, and a host of other related information....


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: February 12th
Fun Stories, and Traditions, and More about Lincoln's Birthday EVENTS, TRADITIONS, STORIES, FOODS, and a host of other related information....


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: February 14th
VALENTINES DAY Stories, Origins, Traditions, Cultural Celebrations, Foods, and a host of other related information....February 14th


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: February 22nd
WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY Stories, Origins, Traditions, Cultural Celebrations, Foods, and a host of other related information....February 22nd


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: March 17th
ST PATRICKS DAY Stories, Origins, Traditions, Cultural Celebrations, Foods, and a host of other related information....March 17th


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: March 29th
VIETNAM VETERANS DAY Stories, Origins, Traditions...See how ugly America treated us when we came home ....


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: April 1st Every Year.
APRIL FOOLS DAY Stories, Origins, Traditions, Cultural Celebrations, Foods, and a host of other related information....


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: April 17th Every Year.
PATRIOT'S DAY Stories, Origins, Traditions, Cultural Celebrations, Foods, and a host of other related information....


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left:
15th through the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan
JEWISH PASSOVER Stories, Origins, Traditions, Cultural Celebrations, Foods, and a host of other related information....


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left:
any Sunday between March 22 and April 25
Explore EASTER Stories, Origins, Traditions, Cultural Celebrations, Foods, and a host of other related information....


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: 2nd Sunday of May
Explore MOTHERS DAY Origins, Traditions, and Dining options for mom! See how Mom's in other Countries are honored and when...


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: 3rd Saturday in May
Explore U.S. ARMED FORCES DAY origins, and traditions, to honor those that served, and those that serve today, to keep us free! ...


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: Last Monday of May
Explore the MEMORIAL DAY origins, and traditions, to honor those that gave their all to keep us free! ...


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: June 3rd
Explore the CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL DAY origins, and traditions, to honor those that gave their all to be free! ...


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: June 6th
Explore the D-DAY origins, and traditions, to honor those that gave their all to keep us free! ...


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: June 14th
Explore the U.S. ARMY BIRTHDAY origins, and traditions, to recognize and honor those that gave their all, and those that served, and those that serve today, to keep us free! ...


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: June 14th
Explore the FLAG DAY origins, and traditions, to recognize, and honor the birthday of our flag.


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: 3rd Sunday in June
Explore FATHERS DAY Origins, Traditions, and Dining options for dad! See how Dad's in other Countries are honored and when...


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: June 21st
Explore SUMMER SOLSTICE Origins, Traditions, and Dining options for dad! See how Dad's in other Countries are honored and when...


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: 4th of July
Explore INDEPENDENCE DAY Origins and Traditions, and discover how America came to be...


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: August 14th
Explore V-J DAY WWII Origins and History of the end of WWII...


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: 1st Monday in September
Explore LABOR DAY Origins and Traditions, and discover how American Workers are honored...


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: September 10th
Explore GRANDPARENTS DAY Origins and Traditions, and discover how to celebrate...


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: September 17th
Explore CONSTITUTION DAY Origins and Traditions, and discover how to celebrate...


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: 2nd Monday in October
Explore COLUMBUS DAY Origins and Traditions, and discover how Columbus searched for America...


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: 3rd Saturday in October
Explore Sweetest DAY Origins and Traditions and Celebrations...


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: October 31st
Explore HALLOWEEN Stories, Origins, Traditions, Cultural Celebrations, Foods, and Visit Haunted Houses.... Fun and games!! ....


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: November 10th
Explore The MARINE CORPS Birthday, Origins and Traditions, and discover how the Marine Corps was beneficial to America's freedom...


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: November 11th
Discover VETERANS DAY Origins and Traditions, and honor their contributions to keeping America free...


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left:
Discover These Major Jewish Holiday Origins, Traditions, and Festivities...Hanukkah is just one of 7 of the most important Jewish holidays.
1. Shabbat, 2. Rosh Hashanah, 3. Yom Kippur, 4. Sukkot, 5. Shemini Atzeret, 6. Hanukkah, 7. Passover


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: 4th Thursday in November
Explore the Origins, Stories, Traditions, Foods, and More about the first THANKSGIVING in America, and a host of other related information....


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: December 6th
Wonderful Stories, and Traditions, and More about ST NICHOLAS TRADITIONS, STORIES, FOODS, and a host of other related information....


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: December 7th
History of PEARL HARBOR DAY TRADITIONS, STORIES, and a host of other related information....


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: Between December 20th & 23rd
History of THE WINTER SOLSTICE TRADITIONS, STORIES, and a host of other related information....



Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: December 25th
Wonderful Stories, and Traditions, and More about CHRISTMAS ~ SANTA CLAUS ~ THE NORTH POLE ~ THE YULE LOG, and a host of other related information....December 25th

You will also find links to the silent Night Chapel located in the town of Oberndorf bei Salzburg in the Austrian province of Salzburg.

You will also find links to the awesome story of how the song "Silent Night" stopped the fighting during World War I.

Christmas is an awesome and magical time. If only we would all show this kindness all year.


Go To Holiday Traditions Links On The Left: December 27th
Explore NATIONAL FRUITCAKE DAY Origins and Traditions, and discover the Democrat Party...