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The March on Washington

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is celebrated annually on the third Monday in January; while Dr. King’s birthday was January 15, 1929, it is celebrated this way in accordance with the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. See our previous article on the holiday for more information on its history. This year, … »
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Presidential Inauguration 2025

In the United States, Election Day occurs on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, and presidential elections occur every four years. This past year, 2024, was a presidential election year, in which Republican Party candidate Donald J. Trump was elected to a second term, becoming the 47th president, … »
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New Year’s Eve in Times Square

If you’re looking for somewhere to ring in the new year as festively as possible, Times Square in New York City is a fairly good place to spend the night of December 31 (and early morning of January 1!). The annual New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square regularly achieves … »
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Why Gingerbread Houses?

Christmas is among the most hyped-up holidays in the United States. A Christian holiday celebrating the story of the birth of Jesus Christ, its tradition of exchanging presents has given rise to it also becoming one of the biggest shopping seasons of the year, with trillions of dollars spent on … »
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