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Greeting cards are popular ways to express love and affection on Valentine's Day. However, those looking to say "I love you" and much more in a creative way may want to harken back to a tradition that is several centuries old.
Purse puzzles were once an innovative way to send notes and...
Hearts abound on February 14, and few symbols (and gifts) are more widely associated with a holiday than heart-shaped boxes of chocolate are with Valentine's Day.
Chocolates became trendy in the mid-19th century when the first chocolate bar was made by British company J.S. Fry & Sons by...
"If Candlemas be fair and bright, come winter, have another flight. If Candlemas bring clouds and rain, go winter, and come not again." - English folk song
If a day to predict the arrival of spring weather sounds familiar, it probably calls to mind Groundhog Day. However, for centuries, February...
The calendar is dotted with various holidays that celebrate pizza. From National Pizza Pie Day in February to National Deep Dish Pizza Day in April to National Cheese Pizza Day in September, not to mention National Pizza Month in October, any time of year is the perfect opportunity to bite into a...
Weddings join the lives of two loving individuals so they can share their future with one another. Various elements help make weddings both momentous and magical.
Some weddings adhere to themes that are designed to make an impression and showcase couples' personalities. Floral arrangements are key...
Billions of people across the globe need eyeglasses to drive a car, read a book, watch television, and perform a host of other tasks of daily life.
Although glasses are highly effective, people who wear them understand they may have to make a few concessions while doing so. Unlike contact lenses,...
A holiday devoted to love and affection is nestled in the middle of the chilly days of February. Valentine's Day is a big day for retailers, and many advertising campaigns focus on gifting women everything from jewelry to chocolate to stuffed animals. That focus may not be unwarranted, but men also...
Every four years, citizens of the United States have the opportunity to vote for the highest office in the country - the President of the United States.
American presidents are limited to two four-year terms. Franklin Delano Roosevelt is the only president to ever serve more than two terms. The...
According to AmeriCorps, Martin Luther King Day is the only federal holiday in the United States that is designated as a national day of service. Martin Luther King Day takes place each year on the third Monday in January. In 2021, Martin Luther King Day will be celebrated on January 18. The day...
Tea is an ancient beverage enjoyed for millenia. It is derived from the leaves of a plant called camellia sinensis. One theory regarding the origins of tea suggests it was accidentally discovered in China when tea leaves from a wild tree blew into Emperor Shen Nung's pot of boiling water in 2732 B....
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