How Did October Get Its Name?
The months’ names reflect a mix of gods and goddesses, rulers, and numbers. This month, we focus on the month of October. In the ancient…
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Why Is Christmas Celebrated on December 25th?
The early Christians certainly had many arguments as to when it should be celebrated! Also, the birth of Jesus probably didn’t happen in t
How Did the Month of January Get Its Name?
January is named after Janus, the Roman god of doorways, beginnings, change and transition. Janus was a very important figure in the Roman p
Why the Years in the 2000s Are Called the 21st Century?
Why the Years in the 2000s Are Called the 21st Century? It appears that we are a century ahead of our calendar because we refer to the years