Halloween Has It’s Revenge On Christmas With The Necrofeast

(PCM) How many of you have every heard of The Necrofeast? Don’t worry, we hadn’t either until we discovered quite a few pages on the internet dedicated to this relatively unknown macabre holiday that is celebrated from sunset to dawn on December 27th. According to the Facebook page dedicated Necrofeast, the holiday is influenced “by potpourri…

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Philadelphia Film Fest Exclusive Review: The Holdovers is a New Must-Watch During the Holiday Season

Review of The Holdovers   Alexander Payne’s films have always been known for their biting satirical commentary and unmatched comedic timing. Now he’s bringing a handful of heart home for the holidays to mesmerize audiences with The Holderovers. Set against a Wintery New England backdrop in the 1970s, The Holdovers follows the story of a cynical …

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Saint Patrick’s Day

The Legend of Saint Patrick The story of Saint Patrick is veiled in mystery and legend, and only a few facts are known through his own writing. His Confession, a spiritual autobiography, and his Letter to Coroticus, a denunciation of British mistreatment of Irish people, are the only two works that provide insight into his …

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Leap Day Coming February 29 in 2024

February 29 in Pop Culture History February 29th is… Bachelors Day has its roots in an old Irish legend involving Saint Bridget and Saint Patrick. According to the legend, Saint Bridget complained to Saint Patrick about the unequal power distribution between men and women when choosing a partner for marriage. In response, Saint Patrick supposedly …

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Happy Singles Awareness Day (February 15th)

(PCM) Forget all the hearts and flowers stuff. Valentine’s Day is yesterday’s news. Today is Singles Awareness Day! Singles Awareness Day (February 15th) was initially created in response to the famous saintly holiday celebrated the day before. As with most modern holidays, many people see Valentine’s Day as a marketing showcase of saccharine-sweet romantic notions …

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February 14 in History

February 14 in Pop Culture History February 14th is… Cream-Filled Chocolates Day: A day to celebrate and enjoy cream-filled chocolates and its variations. National Ferris Wheel Day is a day to celebrate the invention of the Ferris Wheel and its role in amusement park history. George Washington Ferris, Jr. invented the Ferris Wheel in 1893. …

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Christmas: December 25 in History

December 25 in Pop Culture History December 25th is… A’Phabet Day or No “L” Day Christmas Pumpkin Pie Day 0 (possibly 4 or 6 BC) – Jesus was born. 350 – Pope Julius I, bishop of Rome, proclaimed December 25 the official celebration date for the birthday of Christ. 800 – Charlemagne was coronated as …

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5 Staves of A Christmas Carol. Day One

5 Staves of A Christmas Carol. Day One “Marley was dead, to begin with.”  These six words may be, at least, one of the most famous lines in all of literature.  In 1843 Charles Dickens was short on funds.  In order to help himself make the money he needed, he came up with the idea …

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Celebrate Short Fiction – December 21st

(PCM) Does life imitate art? If the sales of fiction for our e-readers, smart phones and – oh yeah, books – tell us anything, it’s that it might be the other way around: life in the information age moves fast, and art (including literature) needs to keep up. In recent years, short fiction has become …

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Special Days in December

Special Holidays Days in December December is… Art and Architecture Month Cat Lovers Month Egg Nog Month Exotic & Tropical Fruits Month Human Rights Month Learn a Foreign Language Month National Pear Month Read a New Book Month (or is that in September?) Root Vegetables Month Universal Human Rights Month Write A Business Plan Month …

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