The shadows of winter: Groundhog Day in the U.S.

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The shadows of winter: Groundhog Day in the U.S. {{7/27/2022}} An introduction to Groundhog Day A man dressed in a top hat and black suit stands in front of a large crowd. The crowd is waiting with baited breath as the man reaches down and pulls up a plump, slouching groundhog (sort of like a cross ...

Super Bowl Sunday: A celebration of an American sport

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Super Bowl Sunday: A celebration of an American sport {{7/26/2022}} A short history of the Super Bowl The first Super Bowl was played between the Green Bay Packers of the NFL and the Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football League. The Packers defeated the Chiefs by a score of 35-10. At the time ...

A brief history of the department store Santa Claus

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A brief history of the department store Santa Claus {{7/25/2022}} Who was the first department store Santa? Even though there is some question as to who was the first person to put on a Santa suit and greet kids at a store, it is widely believed to have been James Edgar of Brockton, Massachusetts. E...

The Halloween tradition of trick-or-treating comes to the US

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The Halloween tradition of trick-or-treating comes to the US {{7/08/2022}} Trick or Treating Origins in Ancient Times The earliest known origins of Halloween and trick or treating can be traced back to the Celtic festival known as Samhain. The Celts were a people who lived approximately 2,000 years ...

The Greek System in American Universities

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The Greek System in American Universities . {{7/8/2022}} What exactly are Fraternities and Sororities? Sororities and fraternities (sometimes called “frats” for short), collectively called the Greek System, are societies based in American universities that are made up of students and alumni (former ...