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From Halloween costumes to patriotic parades to belly-busting meals, every holiday tradition tells a unique story—one encoded in symbols and layered meanings that stretch back over the centuries. In 19 lectures, professional storyteller Dr. Hannah B. Harvey takes listeners through the seasons and investigates the surprising stories behind seemingly odd holiday traditions.

Buddha's Birthday, also known as Vesak or Buddha Purnima, is a joyous and significant event celebrated by millions of Buddhists around the world. This special day commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death (parinirvana) of Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha. The celebration is marked with various rituals, ceremonies, and festivities, reflecting the diversity of Buddhist traditions and cultures. Join me on a cheerful journey to explore the rich tapestry of Buddha's Birthday celebrations across different countries and communities. The Origins and Significance of Buddha's Birthday ...

At his 70th birthday party, Mark Twain delivered this delightful retrospective of his life. He dished out sarcastic advice on how he’d made it so far, discussing diet, sleep, cigars, alcohol, and exercise, among other topics. In the end, he said, “I am seventy; seventy, and would nestle in the chimney-corner, and smoke my pipe, and read my book, and take my rest, wishing you well in all affection.” He died three years later.

Der 5. März 1951 ist eine Sternstunde der Menschheit: Heiner Frerichs wurde geboren. Danach war die Welt eine andere. 70 Jahre später ist es soweit. Dem Corona-Virus trotzend, feiert Heiner seinen 70. Geburtstag. Happy Birthday Heiner! #heinerfrerichs https://heinerfrerichs70geburtstag.podigee.io/

Happy birthday to one of the most talented upcoming music artist, wishing you all the best in life with good health and happiness in all your endeavors. May God Almighty continue to protect and guide. Once again happy birthday. Enjoy your day and stay safe

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Prove you are the smartest person in the room with 500 true trivia facts about world history. These facts are so absurd some might even say that they sound like bull$#*t! Explore the wild and the wacky or history in this fun addition to the True Facts series that shares all things from all over...