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Independence Day – 4th of July, USA

admin — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 06:42:39 +0000

In the U.S.A., the Fourth of July is a national holiday celebrating the adoption of their Declaration of Independence. The celebration is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, political speeches and ceremonies, and various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of [...]

Memorial Day

admin — Mon, 31 May 2010 06:25:35 +0000

Memorial Day in the U.S.A. is a holiday that commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in the military service. The holiday was formerly called Decoration Day and originally enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War (it is celebrated near the day of reunification after the Civil War), it was expanded [...]

High Drummore Self Catering Holiday Cottages Scotland

admin — Sun, 30 May 2010 06:49:57 +0000

Take a break in Drummore, One of the most beautiful and unspoiled area in Scotland.

At High Drummore Cottages we offer two superior, self-catering cottages for your holiday. Surrounded by stunning scenery, beaches, historical sites, nature reserve, visitor attractions and beautiful gardens warmed by the Gulf Stream.

This is an ideal location for relaxing, getting away from the [...]

Easter

admin — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 06:48:52 +0000

Easter (Greek: Πάσχα Paskha, from Hebrew: פֶּסַח Pesakh,) is the most important annual religious feast in the Christian liturgical year. I’m not going to get into the beliefs or religious debates. Let’s just call it a holiday based on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is variably called Easter Day, Easter Sunday, Resurrection Day [...]

Saint Patrick’s Day

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:48:53 +0000

Saint Patrick’s Day, also known as St. Paddy’s Day or simply Paddy’s Day, is an annual feast day which celebrates Saint Patrick (circa AD 385–461), the most commonly recognized of the patron saints of Ireland, and is generally celebrated on 17th of March. Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated worldwide by those of Irish descent [...]

A holiday every day

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:36:36 +0000

Don’t we all sometimes wish that every day were a holiday? No work or other needs we have to do. I suppose I should make it clear that for the purpose of this article, a “holiday” is any day that recognizes a cultural event, and not necessarily a day when businesses are closed.

The word “holiday” comes [...]

Saint Valentine’s Day

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:45:31 +0000

It’s coming. Want it or not, it’s coming. That day in February that we all know as Saint Valentine’s Day. Not everyone celebrates it, but many do. It is the traditional day on which lovers express their love for each other by sending Valentine’s cards, presenting flowers, or offering confectionery.

Sending valentines is not as new [...]