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Brewer's: Bunkum

Claptrap. A representative at Washington being asked why he made such a flowery and angry speech, so wholly uncalled for, made answer, “I was not speaking to the House, but to Buncombe,”…

Brewer's: Feasts

Anniversary days of joy. They are either immovable or movable. The chief immovable feasts are the four rent-days—viz. the Annunciation or Lady-Day (March 25th), the Nativity of John the…

Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030

Here are the dates of the most important (moving) Christian holidays through 2030. Many holidays move in the calendar year based off of the date of Easter, which is tied to the lunar Jewish calendar…

Holidays: Religious and Secular, 2005

In the United States, there are ten federal holidays set by law. Four are set by date (New Year's Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day, and Christmas Day). The other six are set by a day of…

Holidays: Religious and Secular, 2006

In the United States, there are ten federal holidays set by law. Four are set by date (New Year's Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day, and Christmas Day). The other six are set by a day of the week…

Holidays: Religious and Secular, 2007

In the United States, there are ten federal holidays set by law. Four are set by date (New Year's Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day, and Christmas Day). The other six are set by a day of the week…

Holidays: Religious and Secular, 2011

Society and Culture > Calendar & Holidays by Liz Olson Related Links Holidays: Frequently Asked Questions National Holidays Around the World Holiday…

Holidays: Religious and Secular, 2012

Society and Culture > Calendar & Holidays by Liz Olson Related Links Holidays: Frequently Asked Questions National Holidays Around the World Holiday…

Holidays: Religious and Secular, 2013

Society and Culture > Calendar & Holidays by Liz Olson Related Links Holidays: Frequently Asked Questions National Holidays Around the World Holiday…