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Monday, December 31, 2012

5 Interesting Facts About New Year’s

Take a look at five interesting facts about the New Year's holiday.

Millions of people around the world celebrate New Year's in a variety of different ways. The holiday is packed with traditions that have survived through the years, but where did they come from? How did those traditions form? Check out these five interesting facts about the New Year's holiday to find out. 1. Julius Caesar established Jan. 1 as the first day of the year in 46 B.C. He did this partly to honor the month’s namesake, Janus, the Roman god of beginnings. Christian leaders in medieval Europe replaced Jan. 1 as the first day of the year with days carrying more religious significance, such as Dec. 25, which is the anniversary of Jesus’ birth. In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII reestablished Jan. 1 as New Year’s Day. 2. People have been …

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Fourth Facts: Independence Day by the Numbers

America celebrates its 235th birthday this July 4 and with the help of the U.S. Census, we have a few fun facts to help mark the day.

Happy 235th America. It's been a long road, but you've accomplished a lot in your two-plus centuries. The U.S. Census has been keeping track of our nation's progress since the United States of America only meant 12 states and on this Fourth of July, we have some of those numbers for you. 2.5 million – The estimated number of people living in the newly independent nation in July 1776. 311.7 million – The nation's estimated population on this July 4. Fireworks $190.7 million – The value of fireworks imported from China in 2010, representing the bulk of all U.S. fireworks imported ($197.3 million). The U.S. exported just $37 million worth of fireworks in 2010, with Japan purchasing more than any other country ($6.3 million). $231.8 million – …

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