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Prepare For Passover With These Pertinent Terms

Dig Into These 12 Regional Comfort Foods In The US

Food & Drink

Which Turkey Came First: The Bird Or The Country?

History

14 Delicious Bread Terms Everyone “Kneads” To Know

Food & Drink

12 Holiday Drinks to Spice Up a Cold Winter Night

Food & Drink

The Connection Between Veterans Day And The Number 11

History

The Lights of Diwali: Makes This Festival So Radiant

History

Speak Of The Devil! 15 Infernal Names For The Evil...

Holidays

16 Spanish-Derived Words That Highlight Hispanic Cultures

History

13 Wicked Words For A Fun (And Fright) Filled Halloween

Holidays

Was There A Real Uncle Sam?

History

The Meaning And Significance Of Rosh Hashanah

Holidays

Piblings & Niblings: Do You Know These Words For Aunts,...

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Dictionary.com’s Words To Inspire You For Earth Day

We love Earth, and it needs our help. So, Dictionary.com is proud to bring you some words to remember on Earth Day (and every day) to help our Earth out.

Learn these earthy terms.

“Columbus Day” vs. “Indigenous Peoples’ Day”: Should This Holiday Be Called?

It's time that Indigenous peoples get respect for their cultures and history. Let's start with our language.

Uncover the facts here.

The Story Behind Saint Patrick's Name

March 17th marks the annual celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day, or Lá Fhéile Pádraig in Irish. But, who was Saint Patrick, and why do we celebrate him?

Learn more about this holiday!