History of our Holidays

Christmas

Who is St. Nicholas?

William Federer: The History of Christmas Traditions

There Really is a Santa Claus History of Saint Nicholas & Christ
 by William Federer

The Legend of St. Nicholas

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Labor Day

Labor Day Origin

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St. Patrick's Day

Saint Patrick, the Apostle of Ireland

Bet you didn't know these 10 things about St. Patrick and Ireland!
by Catholic Online

Thanksgiving

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Squanto: The English Speaking Indian Who Helped The Pilgrims
By Stan Griffin

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Lincoln's Thanksgiving Proclamation

God's Provision and the First Thanksgiving

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Flag Day

Thirteen Stars and Thirteen Stripes by William Federer

Independence

Red Skelton's Pledge of Allegiance

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Easter

What is Easter?

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Mother's Day

History of Mother's Day

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Valentine's Day

St. Valentine, The Real Story