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The History of Valentine’s Day Traditions

(via Readers Digest) Giving flowers, chocolate, and heart-shaped cards are all common customs on Valentine’s Day. But why do we

(via mental_floss) The real reason Groundhog Day is celebrated on February 2nd is that it is close to the midpoint

(via mental_floss) Monday, January 16, marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal date of recognition for one of the

(via mental_floss) If you’re feeling sad that the holidays are over, fear not: the first month of the year is

(via Lifehacker) New Year’s is a great opportunity to reflect on how far we’ve come and where we hope to

(via mental_floss) American New Year traditions include the ball drop in Times Square, the Tournament of Roses Parade, fireworks, year-end

(via Atlas Obscura) On New Year’s Day, if you pass by the parking lot of Chicago’s Adler Planetarium around 11 o’clock

(via mental_floss) Mary Owen wasn’t welcomed into the world until more than a decade after Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful

(via mental_floss) James Edgar was a big, jolly man who carried his generosity with him everywhere. Edgar was born in

(via Great Big Story) Welcome to Holiday Tree Farms—the largest Christmas tree farm in the world. Located in Corvallis, Oregon,

(via Great Big Story) According to luxury car makers, the hot gift this Christmas is a car with a giant

(via mental_floss) The sweet and striped shepherd’s hooks can be found just about everywhere during the holiday season. It’s time