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International Women’s Day | March 8
The United Nations officially recognized International Women's Day in 1975 and introduced annual themes for the celebration, starting in 1996.
Pulling crackers on Christmas, trick-or-treating on Halloween, or giving roses on Valentine’s Day are all traditions passed down through the ages, but why do we do these strange things?
Why do we celebrate things like Easter or St. Patrick’s Day? And why on earth do crazy holidays like Put A Pillow on Your Fridge Day even exist?
Here, you’ll find facts about your favorite holidays and celebrations, as well as funny holidays you’ve never even heard about.
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International Women’s Day | March 8
The United Nations officially recognized International Women's Day in 1975 and introduced annual themes for the celebration, starting in 1996.
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10 Important Facts About Ash Wednesday For Kids
Since the Gregorian calendar was introduced in 1582, Ash Wednesday has never fallen on leap day (February 29), but it is projected to do so for the first time in 2096.
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Year of the Horse: Fun Facts About the Chinese Horse Zodiac
People born in the Year of the Horse are often regarded as energetic, confident, ambitious, independent, and occasionally impulsive.
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National Sticker Day | January 13
In the 1960s, a chemist accidentally created scratch-and-sniff stickers while attempting to develop a new type of paper.
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The American Tradition of Hiding the Christmas Pickle
The Christmas pickle tradition may have originated as a 19th-century marketing ploy to sell pickle-shaped glass ornaments.
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11 Quirky Ways Australia Celebrates Christmas in Summer
In Australia, Santa spreads joy by riding fire trucks and tossing candy to kids during the festive summer season.
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Human Rights Day | December 10
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights features 30 articles that protect everyone's social, religious, cultural, and political rights.
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Who Were the Pilgrims and Why Did They Give Thanks?
The Pilgrims' first Thanksgiving feast in 1621 featured venison, seafood, cornbread, and porridge instead of turkey and now-traditional sides.
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National Nachos Day | November 6
A single serving of nachos can pack 300-600 calories, primarily from toppings, while each tortilla chip has just 6-15 calories.
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National Tofu Day | September 1
Tofu is not only high in protein but also rich in iron, calcium, and B vitamins, making it a nutritious meat alternative.
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World Elephant Day | August 12
Elephants boast the longest gestation period of any land mammal, carrying their young for nearly two years before birth.
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100 Fun Facts About Easter That’ll Egg-spand Your Mind
Did you know that on the Greek island of Chios, rival churches fire homemade rockets at each other over Easter?