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Posted on Oct 23, 2010 in Holiday Traditions

Columbus Day Holiday Traditions

Today almost every child knows why Columbus Day is celebrated and what Columbus Day holiday traditions are. It was on the 3rd of August 1492 that Christopher Columbus, an Italian sailor, accompanied by 90 courageous men set sail westwards to discover a sea route to India and the rest of spice rich Asia. For...
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Posted on Oct 16, 2010 in Holiday Traditions

Diversity In Holiday Traditions In The US

There are a great variety of holiday traditions in the US since each state has its unique history and people have developed their own ways to celebrate each holiday. There are a number of regional holidays celebrated across the nation, of which some have resulted from immigrants from other lands. Local...
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Posted on Aug 21, 2010 in Holiday Traditions

Labor Day Holiday Traditions

Ever wonder how Labor Day and its holiday traditions came about and why do some parts of the World have Labor Day on the first Monday of September while others have an equivalent event on the 1st of March? To begin with, Labor Day and related holiday traditions have origins in the ghastly working conditions...
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Posted on Jul 26, 2010 in Holiday Traditions

Candy Cane, Preserving Holiday Traditions

There are lots of holiday traditions associated with Christmas, such as Christmas tree, Christmas gifts, and even the sweet candy cane. Candy cane is a traditional Christmas symbol. The traditional color for candy cane is usually white mixed with red stripes. These candy canes are mixed with lots of holiday...
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Posted on Jul 16, 2010 in Holiday Traditions

Holiday Traditions, Wish Yourself A Merry Christmas

A holiday can be really exciting, especially when you have established holiday traditions to follow! This is all the more so when Christmas is round the corner. Christmas is one of the biggest celebrations of the year and long before December 25, when Christmas is celebrated, families’ start preparing...
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Posted on Jun 24, 2010 in Holiday Traditions

Holiday Traditions On Independence Day

A major holiday tradition in the US is Independence Day each year on the Fourth of July, marked by a federal holiday. Everyone is off work to celebrate the American Independence day with fun and frolic outdoors. Americans enjoy a long and leisurely Independence Day weekend since all the federal offices are...
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Posted on Jun 9, 2010 in Holiday Traditions

The Magic Of Christmas, Holiday Tradition Of Christmas Trees

There are lots of holiday traditions associated with the Christmas tree. The history of the modern day Christmas tree dates back to the early nineteenth century when Prince Albert and Queen Victoria introduced this tradition in the Great Britain. This was the period when almost every celebration was focused...
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Posted on May 23, 2010 in Holiday Traditions

New Years Day Holiday Traditions In The US

Although New Years Day is celebrated across the world, holiday traditions in the US are unique. This day is celebrated to commemorate the adoption of the Gregorian calendar in 1752, designating January 1 as New Year’s Day. There are a variety of customs and holiday traditions followed across the US and...
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Posted on May 5, 2010 in Holiday Traditions

Holiday Traditions, Purify Your Soul With Christmas Carols

Christmas carols have been an integral part of holiday traditions. Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Christ, but the interest fact is that Christmas carols have nothing to do with the birth of Jesus. In its early days – some five hundred years ago, these Christmas songs were just secular...
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Posted on Apr 20, 2010 in Holiday Traditions

Holiday Traditions On Memorial Day In The US

Celebrated on the last Monday in May, there are many holiday traditions associated with Memorial Day in the US which was declared a federal holiday by President Richard Nixon in 1971. Though the northern states regard May 30 as Memorial Day, the southern states celebrate Memorial Day on different days....
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Posted on Jan 14, 2010 in Holiday Traditions

The Rich History Of Christmas Holiday Traditions

Following are some of the important things associated with Christmas holiday traditions. The Birth Of Jesus Christ Of course, the true meaning of the Christmas celebrations lies in the birth of Jesus Christ. In the earlier days, there was no fixed day to celebrate the occasion. As per the most accepted...
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Posted on Jan 5, 2010 in Holiday Traditions

Christmas Holiday Traditions, Celebrating Christmas In Style

Christmas is, of course, a joyous celebration when people all over the World celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. In America, Christmas and its holiday traditions are associated with the families getting together again and this is one of the reasons this day has a major significance in this stressed out...
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Posted on Dec 19, 2009 in Holiday Traditions

Halloween Holiday Traditions In The US

Children look forward to Halloween holiday traditions with great enthusiasm in the US. Halloween is celebrated on October 31 and children just love to dress up in costumes – as pirates, as ghosts, princesses and famous characters -and go around the neighborhood or to Halloween parties. According to...
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Posted on Nov 20, 2009 in Holiday Traditions

Holidays Traditions That Mark Celebrations In The United States

What are holidays without holiday traditions? Holidays in the US are no exception, especially the three major holidays, namely Christmas, New Years and Easter Sunday that are celebrated with great passion. Apart from these, there are eight holidays unique to America that include Thanksgiving, the Fourth of...
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Posted on Jul 15, 2009 in Holiday Traditions

Independence Day Holiday Traditions

July 4th is celebrated by Americans as their Independence Day with many associated colorful holiday traditions wherever they may be. As per holiday traditions, the day is marked by great parades, picnics and celebrations that finally culminate in the best fireworks display that can be conjured up. Barbeques,...
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