Holiday History

An exploration of the history of holidays, designed to give elementary-aged students a fun and useful look at the honest history behind holidays. Help your children expand both their vocabulary and their understanding of the ...more

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April 25, 2026 00:08:15
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Juneteenth: From Emancipation to Modern Celebration - Enslaved People in Texas Knew About Freedom But Could Not Reach It

Discover the powerful story of Juneteenth through the experiences of over 200,000 enslaved people in Texas who knew freedom existed but couldn't reach it....

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March 19, 2026 00:10:36
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Memorial Day: Patriotism, Power, and Whose Story Counts - The First Memorial Day Was Created by Freed Black Americans in Charleston in 1865

Discover how freed Black Americans created the first Memorial Day in Charleston in 1865—a forgotten history that reveals patriotism's true meaning. Explore how this...

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March 16, 2026 00:08:22
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The History of St. Patrick's Day - The Legend of Patrick s Miracles and His Special Deal with God

Discover the real story behind St. Patrick's Day! Learn about the historical Saint Patrick—a Roman-British boy captured by Irish raiders who became a slave...

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March 16, 2026 00:06:39
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St. Patrick's Day - Who Was the Real Saint Patrick and Why Did He Come to Ireland

Discover the real story behind St. Patrick's Day! Learn about the historical Saint Patrick—a Roman-British boy captured by Irish raiders who became a slave...

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March 16, 2026 00:06:45
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Immigration: America Has Always Argued About Who Belongs Here

Explore 300+ years of America's complex relationship with immigration. Learn how debates about who belongs in America shaped the nation, from colonial German settlers...

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February 22, 2026 00:09:54
COVID Lockdowns Ep. 1: When the World Stopped

COVID Lockdowns Ep. 1: When the World Stopped

March 2020: playgrounds chained shut, empty streets stretching for miles, and billions of people—sick or healthy—ordered to stay home. It had never happened in...

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