Administrative Professionals Day
Formerly known as Secretary's Day, Administrative Professionals Day is an unofficial secular holiday observed on the last Wednesday of April. It recognizes the work of secretaries, administrative...
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Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees. In other words, the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as...
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The Pony Express began due to the need for faster communication with California and the West. The service officially opened on April 3, 1860 when riders traveled simultaneously from St. Joseph,...
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April Fool's Day, sometimes called All Fools' Day, is one of the most light-hearted days of the year. Its origins are uncertain. Some see it as a celebration related to the turn of the seasons, while...
View ArticleEaster Sunday
The date for Easter changes every year. It occurs on the first Sunday after the full moon that follows the spring equinox. Easter marks the end of Lent, a forty-day period of fasting, prayer, and...
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In the Catholic Church, Good Friday is the day on which we commemorate the death of Jesus Christ on the Cross, the act that brought salvation to all who believe. It is the culmination of Holy Week,...
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Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees. In other words, the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun. At this time, as...
View ArticleFirst Day of Spring
Spring begins between the 19th to the 23rd of March. It changes on a yearly basis because the first official day of Spring is marked by the (Spring) Vernal Equinox. This occurs when the sun is...
View ArticleSaint Patrick's Day
Also known as St. Paddy's Day or Paddy's Day, Saint Patrick's Day is an annual feast day, which celebrates Saint Patrick (circa 385–461 AD), one of the patron saints of Ireland. The holiday is...
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