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Shichi-Go-San

Shichi-Go-San literally means 7-5-3 in Japanese. The festival, held every November 15, is a traditional rite of passage for Japanese boys turning 3 and 5 and girls turning 3 and 7…

Martin Luther King Day

Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday in the United States on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr. Related…

Rosa Parks Day

Rosa Parks Day is an American holiday honoring the civil rights activist Rosa Parks, born on this day in 1913.

Burns Night

Burns Night is celebrated in Scotland to honor the life and contributions of the bard (poet) Robert Burns, born on January 25, 1759. Burns' best-known work is Auld Lang Syne.