Memorial Day was first enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War (it is celebrated near the day of reunification after the Civil War). Memorial Day was then expanded to honor veterans of all wars. You can check-out the history of Memorial Day, formerly called Decoration Day, at Wikipedia. Memorial Day comes late [...]
Saint Patrick’s Day (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig) is a yearly holiday celebrated on 17 March. It is named after Saint Patrick (circa AD 387–461), the most commonly recognized of the patron saints of Ireland. It began as a purely Christian holiday and became an official feast day in the early 1600s. However, it has gradually [...]
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