• Why do Swedes celebrate holidays a day early?

    Sweden is getting ready to celebrate Easter this weekend, although Swedes will be tucking into eggs and herring on Saturday, rather than celebrating on Sunday as Christians do elsewhere. But why is this?

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    Vanguard Academy celebrates Women in History Month

    MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Vanguard Academy hosted a ceremony on Tuesday honoring Women in History Month. The ceremony focused on honoring distinguished female Mission leaders from various sectors, advocacy champions, and role models both past and present who have tirelessly worked to uplift the Mission community. "We have 14 honorees today and it's been an []

  • Jewish holiday of Purim celebrated throughout western Massachusetts

    Purim began last night at sundown and ended just a few hours ago at sundown on Sunday night, but for a full day straight there was Purim fun in Longmeadow. 22News got to take a special look into Sunday's celebration.

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    Empowering Women: Celebrating Women’s History Month

    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — In June 1948, President Harry Truman signed the Women's Armed Service Integration Act which allowed women to have permanent status in the armed forces. Since then, women across all branches have made their mark in today’s military and continue to strive for a better tomorrow.

  • What is St. Patrick's Day? Why do we celebrate it? The Irish holiday explained

    Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated on March 17 and why do we wear green?

  • Best Wines for Easter 2024: Top Picks for Your Holiday Celebration

    The choice of wine can be as much a part of the Easter traditions as the food itself, with each selection reflecting the spirit of the spring season. In selecting the best wines for Easter, one might consider bottles that pair harmoniously with the diverse array of Easter dishes and the festive atmosphere. From the crisp effervescence of an outstanding Cava Brut Reserva to the fruity complexity of a fine London Cru Pinot Noir, the range is varied. The right wine not only complements the meal but...

  • Best Wines for Easter 2024: Top Picks for Your Holiday Celebration

    The choice of wine can be as much a part of the Easter traditions as the food itself, with each selection reflecting the spirit of the spring season. In selecting the best wines for Easter, one might consider bottles that pair harmoniously with the diverse array of Easter dishes and the festive atmosphere. From the crisp effervescence of an outstanding Cava Brut Reserva to the fruity complexity of a fine London Cru Pinot Noir, the range is varied. The right wine not only complements the meal but...

  • It’s not unpatriotic to tell the whole truth about Britain and the end of slavery

    The mooted memorial to the navy’s West Africa Squadron seems to be an attempt to rewrite history in a more favourable lightMy fight to honour the Africans buried on St HelenaSt Helena urged to return remains of enslaved people to AfricaUntil very recently, most people in Britain would have said that this country’s most significant involvement in the transatlantic slave trade was our heroic decision to abolish it. In the past few years, this culturally ingrained consensus has been challenged by a...

  • The fantasized ‘End of History’ is now long gone. So: what’s left?

    Eric Zuesse (blogs at https://theduran.com/author/eric-zuesse/) In 1992, Francis Fukuyama’s best-seller The End of History predicted that the collapse of the communistic Soviet Union meant that the American system of government was unquestionably the right model for the world — that it was “the end of history,” meaning the big question of the Cold War had […]

  • Moment Celebrity Big Brother winner crowned in live final

    Watch the moment the winner of Celebrity Big Brother is crowned. Five stars started the final day in the house before Louis Walsh and Fern Britton were voted in fourth and fifth place respectively. Coronation Street actor Colson Smith was then announced in third place, leaving David Potts and Nikita Kuzmin battling for the crown on Friday evening (22 March). After more than 3.5 million votes, hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best announced the results, with David pipping Nikita to first place. “Don’t...

  • Bihar Diwas Day 2024: Date, History, Significance & Celebration

    Bihar Day is celebrated every year on 22 March in India. The day marks the anniversary of the founding of Bihar state in 1912. The state was previously part of the Bengal Presidency. The first Bihar Diwas event was organized in 2010 to commemorate the 111th anniversary of the state. Know the history, significanace and ways to observe the Bihar Diwas 2024.World Oral Health Day 2024: Date, Theme, History, Significance, and QuotesThe first Bihar Diwas was celebrated in 2010. The day was established...

  • 'Apples Never Fall' Ending Explained: What Happened To Joy Delaney?

    Proof that sometimes, apples DO fall.