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What is Halloween? Halloween originally came from the name of Samhain as Pagan Celt festival in Ireland and Great Britain and immigrants from these countries brought this tradition to North America. It is celebrated with traditional activities...

What is Father’s Day? Father’s Day is celebrated in honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, parental bonds and the influence of fathers in society. Usually it is celebrated on the third Sunday of June in many countries and on other...

What is Black Friday? Black Friday is traditionally the starting of the Christmas shopping season. It’s not a holiday but many employers give a day off to their employees. Popular in USA, the events’ popularity is increasing in Canada and...

What is Mother’s Day? Mother’s Day is celebrated on various day in almost many parts of world, this day is celebrated to honor mothers and motherhood. When is Mother’s Day in 2011? Mother’s Day in 2011 is on Sunday, 8th...

What is Mardi Gras? “Mardi Gras” also known as Shrove Tuesday is last day of carnival. Carnival is celebrated with parades, fold dramas and feasting which occurs in between of 6th January every year and concludes on Ash Wednesday, which...

What is St. Patrick’s Day? St. Patrick’s Day is national holiday in the republic of Ireland, is also celebrated worldwide by Irish people, increasingly by many of non Irish descent. Holiday is themed by all things green and Irish, everyone...

What is Valentine’s Day? Valentine’s Day, an annual commemoration held on 14th February celebrating love and affection between intimate companions. It is named after Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine. It is traditionally a...

What is Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving usually falls on every fourth Thursday of November. It is celebrated to recall of pilgrims and also giving thanks at the closure of the harvest season. When is Thanksgiving in 2011? Thanksgiving in 2011 is...

What is Veterans Day? Veterans Day is a holiday in an honor of military veterans. It’s an anniversary of the Armistice signed which ended World War I, hence it is also celebrated as Armistice Day whether some give it a name Remembrance Day. When...

What is Election Day? Election Day in USA is the day of selection of public officials by ballot set by law. Presidential elections are held in years divisible by 4. Elections to the House of Representatives and the senate are only held in years...