Recent Posts Tagged With 'holiday trivia'

• Why Do They Celebrate Mother’s Day?

  Posted on Monday May 4th, 2009 at 22:34 in holiday trivia, mothers day, holiday traditions

  Many people think that Mother’s Day is traditionally a holiday for moms in the United States. What may not be realized is that Mother’s Day has been around for millennium but not always in the same form as it is celebrated today. Mothers are also...

• Why Do They Celebrate Mother’s Day?

  Posted on Monday May 4th, 2009 at 22:34 in holiday trivia, mothers day, holiday traditions

  Many people think that Mother’s Day is traditionally a holiday for moms in the United States. What may not be realized is that Mother’s Day has been around for millennium but not always in the same form as it is celebrated today. Mothers are also...

• Who Are You Mr. Claus?

  Posted on Monday December 8th, 2008 at 14:28 in holiday trivia, christmas, holiday traditions, holiday histories, christmas trivia, christmas 2008

  Just about everyone in the world knows that jolly toy-bearing Christmas figure from the North Pole, but how much do we really know about him?Here are a few quick trivia questions about our beloved Santa brought to you by www.247trivia.com.Q: Where d...

• Giving Thanks on Thanksgiving

  Posted on Tuesday November 18th, 2008 at 21:29 in holiday trivia, holiday traditions, holiday histories, thanksgiving 2008

  Each year America celebrates a day in November that has taken on almost a religious reverence which we call Thanksgiving. We give this holiday so much honor that it ranks right along with Christmas and Easter as an important holiday in the hearts...

• The Last Laugh - Parental Pranks for April 1

  Posted on Friday March 28th, 2008 at 21:43 in holiday trivia, april fools day, holiday humor, holiday traditions, holiday games, holiday ideas and tips, april fools day jokes pranks, april fools recipes, april fools day trivia, april fools traditions

  By Rob StringerThe exact origin of April Fool's Day is uncertain, but popular belief is that it began in France with the adoption of a new calendar. In 1582, the Gregorian calendar (still in use today) replaced the long-standing Julian calendar and N...

• It's April - No Fooling!

  Posted on Friday March 28th, 2008 at 21:30 in holiday trivia, april fools day, holiday humor, holiday traditions, april fools day jokes pranks, april fools day trivia, april fools traditions

  By Lisa J SmithOn April 1st, how many of us have listened to stories, read an article in the paper or received an email from friends, family or co-workers that was immediately followed by the loud yell of "April Fools!"?April 1st is the US National h...

• Easter History and Customs

  Posted on Friday March 14th, 2008 at 22:26 in easter, holiday trivia, holiday traditions, holiday histories, easter traditions, easter trivia, easter history

  On Easter weekend, those of the Christian faith celebrate the crucifixion and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. However, the observation of Easter did not originate with Christianity. Read on to learn about the true origin of the holiday.“Easter”...

• The Holiday Where Everyone is Irish - Saint Patrick’s Day

  Posted on Thursday February 21st, 2008 at 02:06 in holiday trivia, st. patricks day, holiday traditions, st. patricks day history, st patricks day trivia

  St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday in which we celebrate "Saint Patrick" who was one of the patron saints of Ireland credited with spreading the Catholic religion to many areas of Ireland. St. Patrick’s Day is a national holiday in Ireland with many ...

• Where to Find Groundhog Day Trivia and Jokes Online

  Posted on Saturday January 26th, 2008 at 17:49 in holiday trivia, holiday humor

  Groundhog Day Trivia:Groundhog Day - Groundhogs Day Holiday WebsiteGroundhog Day 2008, Punxsutawney Phil Facts, History & TriviaGroundhog Day - Origins, Facts & Groundhog Day Fun - Punxsutawney PhilGroundhog Day Trivia - January & Februar...