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Where Did Jack O’Lanterns Come From?

Halloween falls on Thursday, October 31, and in the weeks leading up to the annual celebration of all things spooky and scary as well as the day of, there are plenty of long-held traditions to enjoy. These range from decorating one’s house or even yard, to buying or making a … »
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024

Breast cancer is one of the most commonly occurring cancers; 1 in 8 women and 1 in 833 men will be diagnosed with the illness in their lifetime. Check out our previous article on World Breast Cancer Research Day, which celebrates the scientists and other health care professionals working towards … »
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Sukkot 2024

Sukkot is a Jewish holiday whose name comes from the Hebrew “hag hasSukkot,” meaning the “feast of booths” or “feast of huts,” and it commemorates not only an annual harvest festival but the story of the Israelites being provided for by God on their journey through the desert out of … »
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Autumn Equinox 2024

While many consider Labor Day and the start of the school year in many areas to be the end of summer, the season only officially ends on the autumnal equinox, which occurs this year on Sunday, September 22, at 8:44 AM Eastern Standard Time. From the Latin for “equal night,” … »
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