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St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2024

Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17, which this year falls on a Sunday. Originally the Catholic feast day of Saint Patrick, it was popularized in the United States in the twentieth century by the Irish-American community: check out our previous articles for more information on the holiday … »
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Ramadan 2024

Early spring brings us all joy as the days grow longer and warmer, and naturally, it is also a special time of year for several of the world’s major religions. Ramadan, the ninth and holiest month in the lunar Islamic calendar, falls on a different month every year of the … »
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Daylight Saving Time Begins 2024

As we watch sunset slowly but steadily get later, we eagerly await the long days of the spring and summer. Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins on Sunday, March 10: at 2:00 AM, most digital clocks will spring forward automatically (analog clocks and certain digital clocks, such as oven, microwave, and … »
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Academy Awards 2024

The Academy Awards (also informally known as the Oscars, after the prized golden statuettes given to winners) have been an institution of American film since 1929. Established and still run by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, whose membership nominate and judge eligible films, they are intended to … »
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