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Holidays: Religious and Secular, 2005

Holidays: Religious and Secular, 2005 In the United States, there are ten federal holidays set by law. Four are set by date (New Year's Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day, and Christmas Day). The…

Holidays: Religious and Secular, 2006

In the United States, there are ten federal holidays set by law. Four are set by date (New Year's Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day, and Christmas Day). The other six are set by a day of the week…

Holidays: Religious and Secular, 2007

In the United States, there are ten federal holidays set by law. Four are set by date (New Year's Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day, and Christmas Day). The other six are set by a day of the week…

Olympics 2002: Medal Standings by Sport

Looking for great features on the TURIN GAMES? See: 2006 TURIN WINTER GAMES. Medal Standings by Sport Choose a sport:Alpine Skiing Biathlon Bobsled Cross-Country Curling Figure Skating…

magic, in entertainment

(Encyclopedia) magic, in entertainment, the seeming manipulation and supernatural control of the natural world for the amusement and amazement of an audience. Entertainment magic can be divided into…

Hundred Years War

(Encyclopedia) Hundred Years War, 1337–1453, conflict between England and France. The Hundred Years War inflicted untold misery on France. Farmlands were laid waste, the population was decimated by…

Trinidad and Tobago

(Encyclopedia) CE5 Trinidad and TobagoTrinidad and Tobagotrĭnˈĭdăd, təbāˈgō [key], officially Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, republic (2015 est. pop. 1,222,000), 1,980 sq mi (5,129 sq km), West…

woodcut and wood engraving

(Encyclopedia) woodcut and wood engraving, prints made from designs cut in relief on wood, in contrast to copper or steel engraving and etching (which are intaglio). The term woodcutting is loosely…

Holidays: Religious and Secular, 2008

Cool Stuff > Holidays by Liz Olson Related Links Holidays: Frequently Asked Questions National Holidays Around the World Holiday Census Facts     In the United States…