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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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Why Do We Say “Trick or Treat”?

The Sinful Holidays People Just Can’t Get Enough Of

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What’s Eggnog?

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’Tis the Season for Explaining Common Holiday Phrases

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Paranormal Activity: The Language of Ghastly Ghouls

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Know Your Ghosts or Get Spooked

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Outrageously Creative Costumes For Language Lovers

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Set Sail Mateys! Swashbuckling Words Ahead

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What Is A Bastille?

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Why Is Easter Island Named “Easter”?

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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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