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Holidays are times of coming together and celebration, but what is the meaning behind a lot of our holidays and their names? Find out with these articles!

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7 Spooky Words For Halloween

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Why Do We Say “Rabbit Rabbit” Each New Month?

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10 Archaic Yet Romantic Words For Valentine’s Day

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Printable Valentines To Spark Kids’ Love Of Words

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The Strangest National Holidays You May Want To Celebrate

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Conversational No-Nos To Avoid During The Holidays

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Cracking The Christmas Carol Code

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Teach Your Kids New Words By Describing These Holiday Characters

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Dictionary.com’s Words To Inspire You For Earth Day

We love Earth, and it needs our help. So, Dictionary.com is proud to bring you some words to remember on Earth Day (and every day) to help our Earth out.

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“Columbus Day” vs. “Indigenous Peoples’ Day”: What Should This Holiday Be Called?

It's time that Indigenous peoples get respect for their cultures and history. Let's start with our language.

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The Story Behind Saint Patrick's Name

March 17th marks the annual celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day, or Lá Fhéile Pádraig in Irish. But, who was Saint Patrick, and why do we celebrate him?

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