The Pagan Origins of Halloween
Halloween is one of the oldest holidays in the world. The spooky day associated with trick-or-treating and costumes originates from Samhain, a three-day ancient Celtic pagan festival. The Celts were…
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Trump and COVID-19 : An Overview
On October 1st, Donald and Melania Trump were diagnosed with COVID-19, just over a month from the most volatile election in recent memory. Following President Trump’s tweet announcing his diagnosis,…
The Vice Presidential Debate — A Recap
On Wednesday October 7, 2020, the first and only vice presidential debate of the 2020 presidential race was held between Senator Kamala Harris, D-Calif., and incumbent Vice President Mike Pence,…
The First 2020 Presidential Debate: Recap
On September 29, Republican incumbent Donald Trump faced off against Democrat and former Vice President Joe Biden in Cleveland, Ohio in the first 2020 Presidential debate. The candidates traded blows…
How Different Countries Celebrate the Harvest Moon
The Mid Autumn Festival, or the moon festival, is a celebration of the rise of the full moon that occurs closest to the autumnal equinox. This celebration traditionally takes place…
Hurricane Season 2020, the One Normal Thing About This Year
Even if the world has changed this summer, one thing has remained constant: Hurricane Season. Just this month, there have been 10 tropical storms and hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean….