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Thanksgiving Traditions: From Turkey To Parades And Football

Thanksgiving, celebrated annually on the fourth Thursday of November, is one of the most anticipated holidays in the United States. The tradition dates back to a harvest feast shared by early European settlers and Native Americans in 1621. The holiday, observed on November 27 this year, centers on delicious food and fun traditions. Here is a brief history of how some of these customs began....

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Thanksgiving Traditions: From Turkey To Parades And Football

"Fall Back!" Daylight Saving Time Ends This Weekend

Planning to stay up late on Halloween? Then you will be pleased to know that November 2, 2025, marks the end of Daylight Saving Time (DST). On this day, most North Americans will set their clocks back by an hour, gaining extra time to sleep or play. This simple change will also shift daylight into the morning, making it a little easier to wake up for school or work during the shorter winter days....

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"Fall Back!" Daylight Saving Time Ends This Weekend

Giant Pumpkin Boats Make A Splash In Oregon

On October 19, 2025, thousands of people gathered at the Tulatin Lake of the Commons in Oregon to witness the 21st annual West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta. This beloved fall tradition requires participants to paddle across the man-made lake in boats made from giant pumpkins....

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Giant Pumpkin Boats Make A Splash In Oregon

Celebrating Mexico’s Day Of The Dead

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a vibrant and joyful Mexican holiday to honor those who have passed. Held annually on November 1 and 2, it gives families a chance to remember loved ones. The first day, called Día de los Angelitos, is for children who have died, while the second focuses on adults....

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Celebrating Mexico’s Day Of The Dead

Sandro Dias Conquers The World’s Biggest Skate Ramp

Sandro Dias had dreamt of skateboarding down the curved façade of the Centro Administrativo Fernando Ferrari (CAFF) in Porto Alegre, Brazil, ever since he first saw the building in 1988. That dream finally became a reality on September 25, 2025, when the 50-year-old flawlessly skated down the 22-story building from a height of about 197 feet (60 m)....

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Sandro Dias Conquers The World’s Biggest Skate Ramp

Diwali: A Five-Day Festival Of Lights And Joy

Every year, over a billion Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains worldwide observe Diwali. Also known as Deepavali, or the Festival of Lights, the celebration dates back over 2,500 years. It is a time of joy, unity, and spiritual reflection. The five-day event usually falls in October or November. In 2025, Diwali will be celebrated from October 18 to 22....

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Diwali: A Five-Day Festival Of Lights And Joy