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Mother’s Day Cards

Mother’s Day is the third most popular holiday for giving cards (Christmas is first followed by Valentines day). Over 150 million cards will be sent to over 80 million mothers across the United States.While many children give handmade cards the majority of the cards are bought in greeting card stores. There are over 120 different [...]

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Mother’s Day Gifts

Mothers Day gifts came in all shapes sizes and price points depending on who is doing the giving. For small children the most popular gift is usually a hand made craft, picture or card. Older children often give flowers, CD’s movies or DVD movies. Adult children will often take their Mothers to Brunch or Dinner [...]

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Mother’s Day Origins

The origins of Mothers Day begin with the days of the ancient Greeks. Rhea was the mother of Zeus, the father of the Greek pantheons, and the ancient Greeks paid tribute to her every spring. Ancient Rome celebrated a festival to Cybele the mother goddess. In the 17th century in England they celebrated ‘mothering Sunday’ [...]

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Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is that one special holiday when we all remember the one person who helped us love us, nurtured and supported us when we were growing up, Mom. To learn more about Mother’s day visit any of out articles listed below.

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Cinco de Mayo Food

At Cinco de Mayo festivals and parties across the United States you can find traditional Mexican and Spanish foods being served. This includes tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, empanadas, fajitas, and paella. Mexican deserts are also another favorite including sweet and sticky churros and flans in a wide variety of flavors.

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Cinco de Mayo Celebrations

Cinco de Mayo celebrations are becoming increasingly more popular in the United States. The largest celebration occur in cities along the US and Mexico border, especially in Texas and California. Celebrations are also becoming popular in cities with a large Spanish or Mexican populations. Outdoor or street fairs with live music, dancing and street food [...]

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Cinco de Mayo History

Cinco de Mayo History You are here: Holiday Central » Cinco de Mayo » Cinco de Mayo History Many people think of Cinco de Mayo (or May 5th) as the day of Mexican Independence and the equivalent of July 4th. Technically this isn’t true however it does celebrate the spirit of independence of Mexico’s people. [...]

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Halloween Costumes

The tradition of wearing Halloween costumes has its origin’s in the pagan rituals Samhain and Christian All Saints Day Celebrations. The wearing of costumes can be traced back to two popular customs. The first involves the wearing of clothing to remember and honor recently departed family members or loved ones. Since people believed the layer [...]

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Halloween Decorating

Few things are more thrilling for a trick-or-treater than walking up to a house detailed with ghastly Halloween decorations. Whether you use complicated props like swooping ghosts, or simple, classic decorations, like glowing jack-o-lanterns, scarecrows, and indian corn, your house will delight visitors. A haunted yard, complete with fun Halloween decorations, makes a fine setting [...]

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Halloween Parties

Halloween is the day of the year that has the most parties thrown in its honor. Everyone loves to dress up and attend Halloween parties with their friends. Most people end up getting several invitations to different Halloween parties that are often on the same night. If you are planning to throw your own Halloween [...]

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