Flag Day is Saturday, June 14. The Second Continental Congress adopted a resolution on June 14, 1777, that stated: “That the flag of the United States shall be of thirteen stripes of alternate red and ...

Residents of a Cornish town say its annual Flora Day festival, which dates back centuries, is "like Christmas and birthdays ... one of the town's floral symbols. The men and boys wear them on ...

Easter does not have a fixed date on the calendar like Christmas. Instead ... Easter is now widely known as a Christian festival, many of its symbols and traditions are rooted in pre-Christian ...

The world’s top Anglican cleric urged Christians to stand up for Christmas this holiday ... will be offended by Christian symbols.” "The truth is they're usually much happier with the idea of a ...

The festival will take place from January 31 to February 2, 2025. "This year's theme will feature replicas of India's national symbols, made entirely from flowers, offering both entertainment and ...

IN our human world, the positive, mind-raising symbolic language of Christmas that guides us is conflicted by immediate memories that linger and impede the greater possibilities we long for. In our ...

This year’s Hanukkah festival coincides with Christmas ... it stands next to a Christmas tree. I am happy about this symbol: Judaism is a solid, irreplaceable part of us. Happy holidays to ...

There's no more recognizable Christmas symbol than Santa Claus—a jolly ... For example, the Germanic solstice festival of Yule featured banquets and celebration, and Celtic Druids held a two ...

Key historical events, such as the Indian Independence Movement, also played a role in shaping the observance of Christmas. During this time, Christian leaders participated in the struggle for ...

JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) - Several people decided to celebrate their Christmas Eve at the Holiday Festival of Lights at the James Island County Park. From riding through three miles of light displays ...

Festive Symbols: Christmas Trees and Santa Claus The tradition of Christmas ... With its decorated trees, natural light, and wooden ornaments, the festival encourages sustainability. “The significance ...

This year, Hanukkah and Christmas will share a special connection as the Jewish Festival of Lights begins ... and at public landmarks as a symbol of hope and unity. The lighting of menorahs ...