Holidays & Events

Pulling crackers on Christmas, trick-or-treating on Halloween, or giving roses on Valentine’s Day are all traditions passed down through the ages, but why do we do these strange things?

Why do we celebrate things like Easter or St. Patrick’s Day? And why on earth do crazy holidays like Put A Pillow on Your Fridge Day even exist?

Here you’ll find facts about your favorite holidays and events, as well as funny holidays you’ve never even heard about.

National Ferris Wheel Day

National Ferris Wheel Day | February 14

The Ferris wheel dates back to 1893 and is named after its creator George Washington Gale Ferris Junior.

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Christmas Day Facts

10 Jolly Facts About Christmas Day

Celebrating Christmas Day was inspired by Saturnalia, an ancient Roman holiday celebrated hundreds of years ago in December.

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Pfeffernüsse Day Facts

National Pfeffernüsse Day | December 23

Did you know Pfeffernüsse was first made by Johann Fleischmann in Germany way back in 1753?

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The twelve days of Christmas

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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Facts about Santa's reindeer's

9 Interesting Facts About Santa’s Reindeer

The original names of Santa's reindeer included Dunder and Blixem. Today, these reindeer are commonly known as Donner and Blitzen.

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Why are Christmas cracker jokes so bad?

Why Are Christmas Cracker Jokes So Bad?

Did you know that in the 1800s, Christmas crackers used to be called "Bangs of Expectation?"

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Why do we eat candy at Halloween?

Why Do We Eat Candy On Halloween?

Before people gave candy to Trick-or-Treaters, children got treats like fruits, nuts, baked goods, or small change.

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National Frappé Day

National Frappé Day | October 7

Despite being invented in 1957, the frappé didn't officially hit the coffee shops until around thirty years later.

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Easter Sunday Facts

10 Exciting Facts About Easter Sunday

Did you know that people in the UK traditionally eat Lamb on Easter Sunday?

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Why are red and green associated with Christmas?

Why Are Red And Green The Colors Of Christmas?

In Christianity red represents the blood of Jesus, while green represents his eternal life.

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Why does Santa give coal to bad kids?

Why Does Santa Claus Give Coal To Bad Kids?

In the early 1800s, bad children didn't get a lump of coal from Santa, but would be punished with a "birch rod."

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Why snowmen have carrot noses

Why Do Snowmen Have Carrot Noses?

Did you know that the earliest reference to a snowman dates back to the 1300s?

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