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On 27th December each year, Poland celebrates one of its newest national holidays, the National Day of the Victorious Greater Poland Uprising. Yet this commemoration honours one of the oldest wounds in Polish history: the systematic erasure of Polish identity under Prussian and German rule, and the dramatic 1918-1919 armed rebellion that finally ended 125…
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Every 26th December, as the Christmas festivities wind down across Ireland, a different kind of celebration bursts into life in pockets of the Irish countryside. Crowds of people take to the roads dressed in elaborate straw costumes, their faces painted or masked, carrying decorated poles topped with symbolic wrens. To the thunder of drums, whistles,…
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While Americans wake on 26th December to a house full of wrapping paper and leftover turkey, much of the Commonwealth world celebrates an entirely different holiday: Boxing Day. Despite its prominence across Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and dozens of other nations, the origins of this peculiar name remain surprisingly murky. No, it has nothing…
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St. Stephen, known as the Protomartyr of Christianity, stands as a powerful symbol of faith, service, and sacrifice. His life and death are remembered differently across Western and Eastern churches, yet both traditions honour him as the first to give his life for Christ. The Life of St. Stephen Role in the Early Church: Stephen…
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Every 25th December, while most of America is celebrating Christmas with family gatherings and gift exchanges, a small but dedicated group of word enthusiasts is engaged in a different kind of challenge altogether. They’re celebrating A’phabet Day, also known as No “L” Day, a quirky observance that might just be the ultimate dad joke disguised…
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“The Twelve Days of Christmas” is one of the most beloved and enduring holiday carols, known for its cumulative structure and increasingly elaborate gifts. While today we sing it as a cheerful counting song, the carol has inspired numerous theories about hidden meanings and religious symbolism that have captured imaginations for generations. The Twelve Days…
