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Find out how other cultures celebrate Easter by reading these fun facts!In France no church bell may sound from Good Friday until Easter Sunday in observance of Christ's silence in death.Â Parents tell their children that "the bells have flown away ...

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Kentucky Derby Traditions and Culture: Food and Drink

Kentucky Derby party ideas- what to serve.

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Kentucky Derby Traditions and Culture: Attire

Hat Facts on the Kentucky Derby:The Kentucky Derby has become as much of a fashion show as it is a horse race. Society women are known for wearing their finest dresses paired with oversized, elaborate hats (often referred to as chapeaus). Women order...

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Kentucky Derby Traditions and Culture: Red Roses

The Kentucky Derby is often referred to as the "Run for the Roses" because of the beautiful blanket of roses placed on the winning horse. This tradition began when a New York socialite started handing out red roses to the ladies post-race in 1883. Sh...

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Making Out Under the Mistletoe

It's one of the most famous and arugably cheesiest of the Christmas decorations. Mistletoe equals smooching. Here's why:

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The Menorah

Most people know the history behind this Jewish symbol of miracles.Once each of the eight nights of Hanukkah, a candle on the menorah islit. The represents the single flask of oil that was supposed to lastfor one day but ended up lighting a temple for eight days and nights.

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Christmas Traditions from Around the World

FranceWhile Americans save the big feast for Christmas day, the French can't wait that long. Le Reveillon is a feast held after the Christmas Eve midnight mass (la Messe de Minuit) that serves to symbolically awaken participants to Jesus' birth, acco...

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Christmas Around the World Theme Party: Getting Started

Before planning anything, decide how to represent different parts of the globe at the party. An easy way to do this is to choose specific countries and focus on the traditions celebrated there.

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Easter History

By 200 AD, Christian beliefs were gradually being accepted by many in society.Â When the age-old spring festivals came around, Christians chose to celebrate as a time to remember the crucifixion and miraculous rebirth of their savior.Â

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Mardi Gras Defined

Carnival-From the Latin word 'farewell to flesh.' With lavish masked balls and other revels, Carnival became so popular in Italy and France the tradition followed the Creoles to New OrleansKrewes-Name given to Mardi Gras societies. Most were at first...

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