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Independence Day Celebrations Around the World

Some 7 billion people inhabit the globe. Many celebrate Independence Day to observe their nation's declaration of freedom from foreign or colonial rule. Examples include Americans celebrating on July 4....

Independence Day Celebrations Around the World

Some 7 billion people inhabit the globe. Many celebrate Independence Day to observe their nation's declaration of freedom from foreign or colonial rule. Examples include Americans celebrating on July 4....

Slavery

Juneteenth Honors the Legacy of Struggle and Tr...

Juneteenth is not taught in American history books. Until a few years ago, few people outside of the Black community remembered June 19, 1865, as the day "a group of...

Juneteenth Honors the Legacy of Struggle and Tr...

Juneteenth is not taught in American history books. Until a few years ago, few people outside of the Black community remembered June 19, 1865, as the day "a group of...

Season

Tis the Season To Celebrate the Sun

Summertime is the season best known for its sunshine. Sun worshipers around the globe celebrate the June Solstice, the longest day of the year. However, some traditions welcome summer earlier...

Tis the Season To Celebrate the Sun

Summertime is the season best known for its sunshine. Sun worshipers around the globe celebrate the June Solstice, the longest day of the year. However, some traditions welcome summer earlier...

Motherhood

Honoring All Motherhood Figures on Mother's Day

Traditional definitions of motherhood evolved because of societal shifts in ideology. While the maternal bond is typically related to pregnancy and childbirth, it can also develop when the child is...

Honoring All Motherhood Figures on Mother's Day

Traditional definitions of motherhood evolved because of societal shifts in ideology. While the maternal bond is typically related to pregnancy and childbirth, it can also develop when the child is...

Malaria

WHO Continues Its Crusade to End Malaria

Malaria is one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases. People get the disease from infected mosquito bites. Officials at the World Health Organization (WHO) report that most of the world's...

WHO Continues Its Crusade to End Malaria

Malaria is one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases. People get the disease from infected mosquito bites. Officials at the World Health Organization (WHO) report that most of the world's...

Easter

Easter Marks the Kickoff of Spring

Many cultures hold festivals and celebrate holidays on or near the Spring Equinox. For example, people worldwide celebrate Easter on the first Sunday after the paschal full Moon. This Christian...

Easter Marks the Kickoff of Spring

Many cultures hold festivals and celebrate holidays on or near the Spring Equinox. For example, people worldwide celebrate Easter on the first Sunday after the paschal full Moon. This Christian...