Category: National And Civic Holidays

How long has Happy Hollow been around? 1961 March 27, 1961 Happy Hollow opened its gates in March 1961, charging children 10 cents and adults 15 cents for admission. In the summer of 1964, the Happy- Go- Round was added, featuring 24 horses and chariots (it was later re- themed as King Neptune’s Carousel). How […]

Why Canada Day is celebrated?

April 18, 2022

All those who celebrate Canada as their home and native land celebrate Canada Day on July 1st. The day commemorates the anniversary of the Constitution Act, which consolidated three territories into the single nation of Canada, way back in 1867. What happened during Canada Day? It is celebrated with parades, displays of the flag, the […]

Are there any ash trees left?

April 18, 2022

Are there any ash trees left in the United States? Fei cautioned that the results do not suggest that ash trees will disappear altogether from the U.S. However, being functionally extinct means that they will not provide economic value as hardwoods or the ecological services they long have in forested areas. How many ash trees […]

What did Porfirio Diaz do in the Mexican revolution?

April 18, 2022

One of the key players in the battle was young general Porfirio Díaz, who led a cavalry unit. Although the Battle of Puebla only delayed the inevitable French march into Mexico City, it did make Díaz famous and cemented his reputation as one of the best military minds serving under Juarez. What role did Porfirio […]

How many people died in the Mexican independence war?

April 18, 2022

Historians estimate that approx. 1,000,000 people died during the Mexican Revolution. Some even say it was more than 2,000,000 people. How many deaths were there in the Mexican Revolution? Historians estimate that approx. 1,000,000 people died during the Mexican Revolution. Some even say it was more than 2,000,000 people. How many Spanish died in the […]

What do the French eat for Easter?

April 17, 2022

LambRepas de Pâques French families gather for the lunch and/or dinner on Easter, where traditional foods are served. Lamb is inevitably on the menu, whether it’s a delectable slow-cooked gigot d’agneau (leg of lamb) or navarin d’agneau (spring lamb stew), brimming with potatoes and fresh vegetables. What do they eat in Easter in French? Easter […]

Why do we need to celebrate All Saints Day and All Souls Day?

April 17, 2022

The Christian celebration of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day stems from a belief that there is a powerful spiritual bond between those in heaven (the “Church triumphant”), and the living (the “Church militant”). In Catholic theology, the day commemorates all those who have attained the beatific vision in Heaven. Why do we need […]

Why is today Vietnam Veterans Day?

April 17, 2022

A Proclamation on the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. On National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we honor all those who bravely served in the Vietnam War and who sacrificed, as did their families and caregivers, on behalf of our Nation. Why is today National Vietnam Veterans Day? March 29, 1973, the […]

Where can I eat Easter dinner in Paris?

April 17, 2022

Top 10 Best easter dinner in Paris, France L’Estrapade. 1.2 mi. $$$ French. … Le Cinq. 2.0 mi. 139 reviews. … La Cave de l’Insolite. 1.4 mi. $$$ Beer, Wine & Spirits, Bistros. … Café de Flore. 0.7 mi. 426 reviews. … Le Dôme du Marais. 0.8 mi. 151 reviews. … Firmine. 2.2 mi. 401 […]

What days are the New York Stock Exchange closed?

April 17, 2022

U.S. stock markets are closed on the following days in 2022: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas. Markets also close early on Black Friday and Christmas Eve. What days are the stock market closed 2021? Stock Market Holidays […]