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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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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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Presidents’ Day 2024

Presidents’ Day is an annual federal holiday which takes place on the third Monday of every February, and honors everyone who has held the office of President of the United States. (See our previous article on Presidents’ Day for more information.) However, it is most strongly associated with the first … »
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