Day of the Little Candles | December 7
Catholics celebrate December 8 around the world, but the Day of the Little Candles, on December 7, is unique to Colombia.
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10 Festive Facts About Easter Friday
In the past, the word "good" was synonymous with the word "holy." So Good Friday was originally also known as Holy Friday.
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St. Patrick’s Day | March 17
St. Patrick's Day has been observed since the fifth century, but its first parade was only held in 1762 in New York City.
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The Captivating History of Christingle
Christingles were first used in 1747 in Germany. They were initially just a candle and ribbon with the iconic orange added later.
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Is Jesus’ Birthday Really On December 25th?
On December 25, 336, over three hundred years since Jesus' death, the earliest Christmas celebration was recorded.
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Did Three Wise Men Really Visit Baby Jesus?
The Bible doesn't mention the names of the wise men that visited baby Jesus. It only states the gifts that they brought.
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What Are The 12 Days Of Christmas?
The Christmas classic song "12 Days of Christmas" was written in the 1780s by Frederic Austin.
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10 Exciting Facts About Easter Sunday
Did you know that people in the UK traditionally eat Lamb on Easter Sunday?
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10 Sinister Facts About Satan
Did you know that more Americans believe in the existence of Satan than Darwin's theory of evolution?
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10 Interesting Facts About Adam and Eve
We all know Adam and Eve were the first people on Earth, but did you know Adam apparently lived to be 930 years old?
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16 Lucky Facts About Saint Patrick
The date of the 17th of March was chosen for St. Patrick’s feast day on account of it being the day he is said to have died.
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Who Are The Oldest People In Each Religion?
Did you know that the oldest known person in the Hebrew Bible is Methuselah, at 969 years old?
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