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?
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10 Interesting Facts About Palm Sunday For Kids
Did you know that Palm Sunday rituals have been celebrated since the fourth century?
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Who Was Saint Patrick, and Why Do We Celebrate Him?
Did you know that St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was actually born in Britain and captured by Irish raiders at age 16?
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Day of the Little Candles | December 7
Catholics celebrate December 8 around the world, but the Day of the Little Candles, on December 7, is unique to Colombia.
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10 Festive Facts About Good Friday
In the past, the word "good" was synonymous with the word "holy." So Good Friday was originally also known as Holy Friday.
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St. Patrick’s Day | March 17
St. Patrick's Day has been observed since the fifth century, but its first parade was only held in 1762 in New York City.
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The Intriguing History of St. Valentine
St. Valentine is not just associated with love. He is also the patron saint of epilepsy, plague, travelers, and young people.
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The Captivating History of Christingle
Christingles were first used in 1747 in Germany. They were initially just a candle and ribbon with the iconic orange added later.
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The Wicked History of Witchcraft
Did you know that in ancient Egypt, people who practiced magic and witchcraft were highly respected members of the community?
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Is Jesus’ Birthday Really On December 25th?
On December 25, 336, over three hundred years since Jesus' death, the earliest Christmas celebration was recorded.
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Interesting Facts About The History of Hanukkah
The story of Hanukkah does not appear in the Torah, the Holy Book of the Jewish faith, because it happened after it was written.
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Did Three Wise Men Really Visit Baby Jesus?
The Bible doesn't mention the names of the wise men that visited baby Jesus. It only states the gifts that they brought.
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