November 11 is also celebrated as Remembrance Day or Armistice Day in many parts of the world. Veterans Day is both a federal and state holiday and is usually observed on November 11 each year. In 1953 townspeople in Emporia, Kansas called the holiday Veterans’ Day in gratitude to the vete...
Sometimes, if a holiday falls on a weekend, stock markets will close on the Friday prior to the holiday, as is often the case with Good Friday and Easter. Other times, a holiday will be observed on a Monday after it occurs. As investors welcome the upcoming start of the summer vacation...
When glide planes are observed through a microscope, a small amount of color can often be perceived (see the accompanying photo). Some diamonds have multiple parallel glide planes, and that can increase the intensity of the diamond's color. The color patterns and slight relief produced by the...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the US to honor the birth of Martin Luther King Jr. The holiday is always on a Monday—MLK Jr. Day is observed on the third Monday of Januaryeach year. Although King Jr.'s birthday is actually January 15th, the establishment of the ...
Mother’s Day is observed as giving special emphasis to mothers. Even though the holiday is not given officially in Nepal the people celebrate with all the happiness and love towards their mothers. The mother keeps a very important place in our lives. Without a mother, our life would be dul...
Being astatistician, my first thought is to study the distribution of Easter dates. By analyzing the distribution, we can determine which dates are rare and which are common. How unusual are Easter dates in March? Are there patterns in the dates?
DIf you don't know where to go with your kids when you have time in the UK, I think I can giveyou some help.The Natural History MuseumWhy go: This really is the grandfather of all London museums—the beautful building and thewonderful exhibits(展品) make tone of he countrys best ...
While not an official holiday, Halloween is observed in a number of countries around the world, primarily in the West (North America and Europe) but also increasingly in Asian countries, as it provides commercial opportunities. In the United States, it is estimated to be the festival with the...
What is Good Friday?Good Friday, the Friday immediately preceding Easter Sunday, commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ Good Friday (from the meanings "pious", "holy" of the word "good" - Good Friday is therefore also known as Holy Friday) is a religious holiday observed ...
observed through 2022. And the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations is paving the path to greater cross-cultural understanding. On this International Day of Tolerance, I call on all people and governments to actively combat fear, hatred and extremism with dialogue, understanding and mutual ...