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What Is the Origin of Valentine’s Day? | HISTORY The exact origin of Valentine’s Day is unknown, but the holiday’s name and date come from the martyrdom of St Valentine, a third-century priest
May Day: Meaning, 2026 Date Workers Day | HISTORY May Day is a May 1 celebration with a long and varied history, dating back millennia Throughout the years, there have been many different events and festivities worldwide, most with the express
Cinco de Mayo: 5 Facts About the Mexican Holiday | HISTORY Cinco de Mayo celebrations have taken place for more than a century, but the holiday we know today is much different than its origins The day began as a victory party commemorating Mexican forces
What Happened on May 8 | HISTORY Also on This Day in History Discover more of the major events, famous births, notable deaths and everything else history-making that happened on May 8th 1541
Valentine’s Day 2026: Origins Holiday Traditions | HISTORY 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 Valentine
The first Earth Day | April 22, 1970 | HISTORY Earth Day, an event to increase public awareness of the world’s environmental problems, is celebrated in the United States for the first time on April 22, 1970 Millions of Americans, including
Mother’s Day: 2026 Date, Origin Traditions | HISTORY Mother’s Day is a holiday honoring motherhood that is observed in different forms throughout the world While dates and celebrations vary, Mother’s Day traditionally involves presenting moms