History of Popular Holidays

THERE were no neatly wrapped presents. Nor were there tinselled trees or Santa Claus. Christmas in preindustrial Europe and America looked very dif... (2018)

When you think of Valentine’s Day you probably think of flowers, chocolates, and notes sealed with a kiss—not whipping women with dead animals or m... (2018)

The Economist Published on Jan 31, 2018 Carnival started as a pagan festival in ancient Egypt and has grown to become one of the largest celebr... (2018)

BY TOMORROW, over 46m Americans will have crisscrossed their country to spend Thanksgiving with family and friends. With any luck, turkey, pumpkin ... (2018)