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Biden Did Not Ban Religion from White House Easter Egg Art Contest, Despite False Reports
Written by:
Jordan Liles
April 1, 2024
Days of misleading reporting from Fox News and The Daily Caller fueled the flames of this false ...
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Biden Proclaimed Easter Sunday as Transgender Day of Visibility?
Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
April 1, 2024
It is possible for two things to happen on one day.
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What Is the Connection Between KKK Hoods and Spain's Easter Tradition?
Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
March 23, 2024
The pointed hoods worn in Easter traditions in Europe do not have the same meaning as those in t ...
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What is a Shamrock, Really, and Why Is It Associated with St. Patrick's Day?
Written by:
Jack Izzo
March 16, 2024
This story sits at the strange crossroads of religion and botany.
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Did Pope Francis Say 'Eat Whatever You Want For Easter'?
Written by:
Jack Izzo
Feb. 18, 2024
Holding with long-standing tradition, the pope released a message commemorating the beginning of ...
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Kevin McCallister Watches a Fake Gangster Movie in 'Home Alone'
Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Dec. 25, 2023
Black-and-white footage of the "film" was created just for the movie featuring McCallister, port ...
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Alabama Was the First US State To Declare Christmas a Holiday?
Written by:
Jessica Lee
Dec. 3, 2023
The rumor dates back to at least 1954, according to Alabama historical records.
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7 Trivia Facts to Lighten Your Thanksgiving Dinner
Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
David Emery
Jessica Lee
Nov. 22, 2023
Between meal planning and awkward conversations, the annual feast can be stressful. Let Snopes a ...
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Is Disney World Stopping Its Annual Christmas Celebrations in 2024?
Written by:
Jack Izzo
Oct. 31, 2023
The change purportedly was a move towards a more inclusive celebration.
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Does Decorative Spider Webbing Pose a Danger to Wildlife?
Written by:
Jack Izzo
Oct. 20, 2023
The classic Halloween decor can be a silent threat to furry friends if displayed unsafely.
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What Are the Origins of Juneteenth?
Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
June 10, 2021
June 19 marks an important moment in the history of the United States.
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Logical Fallacies 101: Your Holiday Guide for Dinner Table Debates
Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Dec. 14, 2022
Put down that drumstick and listen all ye well.
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4 Ways to Be Smart On Social Media This Holiday Season
Written by:
Jessica Lee
Nov. 23, 2022
Eat. Sleep. Scroll. Repeat.
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Is Black Friday the Biggest Shopping Day of the Year?
Written by:
Snopes Staff
Nov. 27, 2003
The day after Thanksgiving in the United States is the unofficial kickoff of the holiday gift sh ...
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4 Myths About 'the First Thanksgiving'
Written by:
Jessica Lee
Nov. 22, 2022
For starters, it wasn't a meal between Native Americans and the Pilgrims in 1621 that kicked off ...
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Why Has Halloween Become So Popular Among Adults?
Written by:
The Conversation
Oct. 31, 2022
Halloween used to be kid stuff. To quit dressing up was an important rite of passage, writes thi ...
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The Origin Story of Christmas Cards
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Barbara Mikkelson
Nov. 22, 1999
The first formal card was designed by an Englishman in 1843.
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Is Halloween the Second-Biggest US Holiday For Consumer Spending?
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jessica Lee
Oct. 29, 2006
Between costumes for pets and candy for trick-or-treaters, the cost of the annual holiday can ad ...
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Cyber Monday
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Nov. 25, 2007
Is the Monday after Thanksgiving the busiest online shopping day of the year?
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Holiday Mail for Heroes
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Nov. 5, 2007
Can Americans send holiday cards to service members and veterans through a Red Cross-sponsored p ...
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