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Why Do We Give Chocolate on Valentine’s Day?
Chocolate releases endorphins into the body, which are responsible for creating desire & energy in the body, making us feel happy.
Pulling crackers on Christmas, trick-or-treating on Halloween, or giving roses on Valentine’s Day are all traditions passed down through the ages, but why do we do these strange things?
Why do we celebrate things like Easter or St. Patrick’s Day? And why on earth do crazy holidays like Put A Pillow on Your Fridge Day even exist?
Here, you’ll find facts about your favorite holidays and celebrations, as well as funny holidays you’ve never even heard about.
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Why Do We Give Chocolate on Valentine’s Day?
Chocolate releases endorphins into the body, which are responsible for creating desire & energy in the body, making us feel happy.
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12 Flippin’ Awesome Pancake Day Facts
In France, it is tradition to make a wish while a pancake is being tossed, while holding a coin in the other hand.
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Put A Pillow On Your Fridge Day | May 29
#PutAPillowOnYourFridgeDay originated in the early 1900’s, where people would place a piece of cloth or linen in their larders.
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New Years Day Little Known Facts
Did you know that the day in which the highest number of cars that are stolen is on New Year's Eve?
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The Nativity Play Vs The Biblical Account
In the traditional Nativity Play, the Bible doesn't mention anything about Mary riding a donkey to reach Bethlehem.
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The First Christmas Story
The story of Mary giving birth in the stable included being kept warm by many animals.
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The Top Ten Christmas Songs
Wham! donated the profits of their song "Last Christmas" to the Ethiopian famine appeal.
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Why Do We Give Gifts At Christmas?
In the 13th Century, French Nun's made and gave gifts to the needy on the eve of St. Nicholas.
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The A-Z of Global Christmas Traditions
In China, Christmas is celebrated with acrobats, fireworks and jugglers who entertain crowds.
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20 Interesting Facts About Reindeer
Did you know that reindeer have been domesticated for human use since the Bronze and Iron Ages?
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10 Highly Unusual Facts About Christmas
Two weeks before Christmas is the most popular time for couples to break up. Christmas Day however, is the least popular.
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16 Festive Father Christmas Facts
Father Christmas has had various names all over the globe, such as Père Noël in France, & Papá Noel in Spain.