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Oct 27, 2009 · Earth Day, celebrated every April, was founded in 1970 as a day of education about environmental issues.

Mar 13, 2026 · Originally, St. Patrick’s Day was a spiritual, religious observance for Christians. For centuries in Ireland, it remained primarily spiritual, says Diarmuid Wheeler, headmaster

Apr 27, 2017 · Arbor Day—which literally translates to “tree” day from the Latin origin of the word “arbor”—is a holiday that celebrates the planting, upkeep and preservation of trees.

Mar 30, 2017 · April Fools’ Day, sometimes called All Fools’ Day, is several centuries old. Its exact origins remain a mystery.

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Dec 22, 2009 · The history of Valentine’s Day—and the story of the patron saint of lovers —is shrouded in mystery. We do know that February has long been celebrated as a month of romance and that …

Tracing Earth Day’s History Earth Day was established in 1970 and has become a worldwide holiday celebrated by over 1 billion people. See key highlights in the movement.

Mar 11, 2017 · The first Pi Day celebration took place at the Exploratorium (Shaw’s place of work), a San Francisco-based interactive science museum, and featured a circular parade and the eating of …