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During the rule of Antiochus, Jews played a diversion similar to the modern dreidel game. If they were secretly studying their holy books and a soldier…
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In Roman times, evergreens were a symbol of fertility, peace and joy. Christians adapted the practice of hanging the greens -- pine, holly, ivy and fir…
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Caroling is synonymous with Christmas. Yet the tradition actually began from the practice of singing songs during church processions in the Middle Ages.…
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In 1789, President George Washington deemed November 26th a day of “sincere and humble thanks,” though the practice of yearly gratitude had existed in…
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Hindus locally and worldwide just finished celebrating Diwali, the colorful New Year Festival where prayers are made to the elephant god Lord Ganesha and…