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1_martin-luther-king-balcony-e1465999997601-4042487 Martin Luther King Jr Day is a holiday that celebrates the life and achievements of the iconic Martin Luther King. An American civil rights leader, the spokesman is still remembered for his campaigns for racial awareness and equality in the United States. When Is… 3_passover-seder-food-1080x675-5999809 Passover is a feast commemorating the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. Passover derives from the word “Pesach”, meaning to pass through, to pass over. Pesach is also the name of the lamb sacrificed as an offering in the Temple on this… 4_mothers-day-featured-image-6254175 Mother’s Day is a special holiday when we honor mothers and mother figures all around the world. In the United States, Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908. Six years later it became an official American holiday. The History of Mother’s Day Celebrating… 2_fathers-day-family-1024x675-2436944 Father’s Day is the special day when we honor fathers, grandfathers, great-grandfathers, and all other father figures in our lives for their valuable contribution. It is a time to recognize the men that have influenced our lives, and we do that in ways similar to…