Today. the day after Christmas, is the feast of St. Stephen. During the Middle Ages this was traditionally a day…
Today is Boxing Day, a traditional holiday in England and other places that involved, at one time, giving gifts to…
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Boxing Day is widely celebrated in countries that are part of the British Commonwealth. It's origins are obscure, but they…
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By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation. The year that is drawing towards its close, has…
WHEREAS, it hath pleased Almighty God, the Sovereign Disposer of events, to protect and defend us hitherto in our conflicts…
By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation. Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to…
Explore with us the history of the thanksgiving, on it's 150th year of annual celebration, rrom the feasts of ancient…