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Go Virgin: Drinks Your Kids Can Say "Cheers" To
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Virgin drinks for kids are a fun way to make them feel included in the festivities. Learn how to make virgin drinks for kids during the holidays.
Labor Day Activities for Kids
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Labor Day celebrates hard work and a job well done. Check out some Labor Day activities for kids that will keep you active on Labor Day.
How to Register for Toys for Tots
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Register for Toys for Tots, and make the holidays a time your children will never forget. We'll show you how to register for Toys for Tots.
Manischewitz: The Great History of the Not-so-great Wine
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This syrupy sweet wine is synonymous with Passover and other Jewish holidays. So why is it popular with so many people outside the Jewish community as well?
What Does 'Shana Tova' Mean?
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During the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, it's common to hear people wish each other "Shana Tova!" What does this phrase mean?
Weiberfastnacht: The Day German Women Stormed the Ramparts
This historic holiday (held the Thursday before Ash Wednesday) celebrates the day in 1824 when women decided they simply wouldn't take it anymore.
What Does the Poinsettia Have to Do with Christmas?
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The poinsettia's flame-red leaves are a staple in holiday decorations. But how did a plant indigenous to tropical climates end up on mantels in North America?
Folk-Art Yuletide Quilted Wall Hanging Pattern
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Brighten up your home for the holidays with these Folk-Art Yuletide Quilted Wall Hangings. You can download the free quilt pattern here.
The Surprisingly Radical History of Mother's Day
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Though Mother's Day seems to be filled with sweetness and light, it had a rather heavy origin, arising as a post-Civil War plea for peace.
Before Halloween, There Was Samhain
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This centuries-old Pagan holiday (among other things) honors the dead, believing their spirits have easy access to the world of the living during Samhain.