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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
What Happened on April 7 | 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 April 7th 1805
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
Labor Day 2026: Facts, Meaning Founding | HISTORY Labor Day 2026 occurs on Monday, September 7 Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September
Why St. Patrick’s Day Also Honors Cats - HISTORY Why St Patrick’s Day Also Honors Cats March 17 has taken on new meaning for cat lovers, who honor the church’s unofficial patron saint of felines: St Gertrude of Nivelles Elizabeth Yuko
What Is Pi Day? - HISTORY 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 fruit pies
St. Patrick’s Day: Origin, Meaning Background | HISTORY The History of St Patrick's Day Distinguish St Patrick's Day myths from reality and find out why this holiday is celebrated by millions of Irish people around the world