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Which is a federal holiday?

Places celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day instead of Columbus Day Every year, millions of Americans celebrate Columbus Day on October 9th. But over the years, many cities, states and universities celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day instead. Buzz60 The second week of October may bring a controversial holiday, but why the controversy? Columbus Day is a holiday with […]

By John Fenwick

October 14, 2024October 14, 2024

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is it school? In these Florida counties, students will stay home Monday

Video: Here are the fall holidays When are the fall holidays? Here is the list of fall holidays including Labor Day, Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day, Halloween, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. Schools will remain closed in parts of Florida on Monday, October 13th. 14, but largely not because of Christopher Columbus. Several school districts are still […]

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October 14, 2024October 14, 2024

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Palm Beach County schoolchildren have the day off on the same day as Indigenous Peoples Day

Metal detectors now at all PBC high schools Summer students at John I. Leonard High School in Greenacres were among the first students in PBC to test mobile metal detectors in 2023. Even after Hurricane Milton, it's going to be a long weekend for Palm Beach County schoolchildren – and their parents. The children have […]

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October 14, 2024October 14, 2024

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Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples Day 2024: What's open, what's closed

Indigenous Americans in the West have difficulty gaining access to the ballot box 100 years after being recognized as U.S. citizens, Native Americans in the western United States still struggle to vote. Video by Dani Ingram, News21 Since Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day both fall on Monday, will any businesses or services be open […]

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October 14, 2024October 14, 2024

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Lainey Wilson is a performer at the NFL's Thanksgiving Day halftime show in Dallas

When the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants play the NFL's Thanksgiving game in Dallas at AT&T Stadium, country music superstar Lainey Wilson will perform at halftime ACM Awards: Lainey Wilson talks about her upcoming album “Whirlwind” Lainey Wilson talks about the 59th ACM Awards and her upcoming album “Whirlwind.” Now a “whirlwind” is expected […]

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October 14, 2024October 14, 2024

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Time lapse: The Spirit Halloween store comes to life during spooky season A time-lapse video shows Halloween coming to life in a Christmas store. The kids haven't even put on their costumes for a night of trick-or-treating yet, and Spirit Halloween is already gearing up for the holidays. The temporary retail chain reliably pops up […]

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October 12, 2024October 12, 2024

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Is Columbus Day a federal holiday? What is open and closed on Monday?

Shipping autumn holidays01 Discover the dates of major fall holidays including Labor Day, Columbus Day/Indigenous Day, Halloween, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. Indigenous Peoples Day, also known as Columbus Day, occurs every October on the second Monday of the month. This US federal holiday falls on Monday, October 14th this year. Who gets a day off […]

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October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

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How is Yom Kippur celebrated? A Beginner's Guide to Atonement

Growing up, I had a sort of grudging appreciation for Yom Kippur. The services were long and the fasting uncomfortable, but I appreciated the way it required silence. Jewish holidays: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover and Hanukkah Discover the meaning and traditions of four major Jewish holidays: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover and Hanukkah. Rosh […]

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October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

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Yom Kippur begins at sunset: What you should know

Jewish holidays: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover and Hanukkah Discover the meaning and traditions of four major Jewish holidays: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover and Hanukkah. Yom Kippur, Judaism's holiest day of the year, begins at sunset on Friday. The purpose of Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is to forgive others […]

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October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

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When is Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day 2024? What you should know

Mass deputies demanded that Columbus be abandoned and that Indigenous Peoples Day be celebrated At a rally at the Statehouse on Wednesday, a group of residents called on Massachusetts lawmakers to abandon Columbus over Indigenous Peoples Day. Kinga Borondy, wickedlocal.com Columbus Day will be celebrated early next week. While many people still honor the memory […]

By John Fenwick

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

Tag: Holidays u0026 Seasonal events

is it school? In these Florida counties, students will stay home Monday

Palm Beach County schoolchildren have the day off on the same day as Indigenous Peoples Day

Lainey Wilson is a performer at the NFL's Thanksgiving Day halftime show in Dallas

Yom Kippur begins at sunset: What you should know

When is Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day 2024? What you should know

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