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Why Don't We Celebrate Washington's Birthday On His Birthday?

Happy Washington's Birthday! Oh, did you think we were celebrating Presidents' Day? In fact, the federal holiday on the third Monday in February is officially known as Washington's Day to celebrate the birthday of the first president.... READ ON

Pretty Pictures

14 Weird and Wacky Vintage Valentines

They don't make valentines like they used to. ... READ ON

History

The Curious Tradition of Valentine's Day Hate Mail

In the mid-1800s, vinegar valentines were a popular way to burn that special someone in your life.... READ ON

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6 Carnival Traditions from Around the World

From the masked intrigues of Venice to the vibrant pulse of Rio de Janeiro, Carnival is celebrated the world over. In honor of this year’s Fat Tuesday, here are a few Carnival traditions you may not have heard about.... READ ON

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7 Less-than-Romantic Valentine's Day Promotions

You can't buy love, but on Valentine's Day marketers want you to try. And they're offering bizarre, if not terrible, deals to entice you. But trust us. Recipients of these gifts might say, "You shouldn't have" .... and mean it.... READ ON