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(Encyclopedia) Easter [A.S. Eastre, name of a spring goddess], chief Christian feast, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus after his crucifixion. In the West, Easter is celebrated on the Sunday…Ghent, Treaty of
(Encyclopedia) Ghent, Treaty of, 1814, agreement ending the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain. It was signed at Ghent, Belgium, on Dec. 24, 1814, and ratified by the U.S. Senate…style, in literature
(Encyclopedia) style, in literature, the mysterious yet recognizable result of a successful blending of form with content. Generally speaking, all the arts reflect one of two stylistic tendencies:…Winter Holidays 2015: Traditions and Celebrations
Major Celebrations Advent: Nov. 27–Dec. 24 The start of the Christmas season Hanukkah: Dec. 24–Jan. 1 The "festival of lights" celebrates Jewish triumphs…Winter Holiday Roundup
Learn More About Major December Celebrations Advent: Variable, beginning on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. The start of the Christmas season Hanukkah: Variable…Winter Holidays by the Numbers
From the U.S. Census Bureau Related Links Origins of the Christmas Holiday Christmas Traditions Why a Christmas Tree? Quiz: Christmas Customs A Charlie Brown Christmas…Advent: Dates, Traditions, and History
The start of the Christmas season Want to know what day Advent begins next year? Use the perpetual calendar. The Advent wreath is a symbol of ongoing life. Related Links Advent…fasting
(Encyclopedia) fasting, partial or temporary abstinence from food, a widely used form of asceticism. Among the stricter Jews the principal fast is the Day of Atonement, or Yom Kippur; in Islam the…Emily Bissell Biography
Emily BissellChristmas Seal designerBorn: 1861Birthplace: Wilmington, Del. Born into a prosperous family, Bissell became a social worker in 1876. She was instrumental in establishing the…Why don't Americans celebrate Boxing Day?
No Love for St. Stephen Boxing Day, also known as St. Stephen's Day, is a holiday celebrated every year the day after Christmas. If Boxing Day falls on the weekend, it is observed the following…Trending
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