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Dec 22, 2009 · The history of Valentine’s Day—and the story of the patron saint of lovers —is shrouded in mystery. We do know that February has long been celebrated as a month of romance and that Valentine ...
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Feb 3, 2026 · The exact origin of Valentine’s Day is unknown, but the holiday’s name and date come from the martyrdom of St. Valentine, a third-century priest.
Oct 27, 2009 · History of Memorial Day Memorial Day, as Decoration Day gradually came to be known, originally honored only those lost while fighting in the Civil War.
Apr 13, 2010 · Labor Day 2026 occurs on Monday, September 7. Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September.
Mar 6, 2026 · Why St. Patrick’s Day Also Honors Cats March 17 has taken on new meaning for cat lovers, who honor the church’s unofficial patron saint of felines: St. Gertrude of Nivelles. Elizabeth Yuko
Oct 27, 2009 · The History of St. Patrick's Day Distinguish St. Patrick's Day myths from reality and find out why this holiday is celebrated by millions of Irish people around the world.
Mar 11, 2017 · The first Pi Day celebration took place at the Exploratorium (Shaw’s place of work), a San Francisco-based interactive science museum, and featured a circular parade and the eating of fruit pies.
