Holidays

Santa Con

March 5, 2012 Christmas

Christmas is comprised of many things. Families setting aside their busy schedules and sitting down. A sweating ham resting on a platter sitting on the table top. Wrapped gifts. And, of course, the bringer of those gifts, Santa Claus. However, for some people, Santa Claus doesn’t only make an appearance when the days become short [...]

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Vampires

November 25, 2011 Halloween

The idea of vampires is one of the most popular genres to date when it comes to the media. While the term ‘vampire’ started in the early 18th century, the description of these creatures existed long before the word itself. Those resembling what we would call vampires could be found in history dating as far [...]

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Goths

October 25, 2011 Halloween

While often bullied and ridiculed in high school, Goths actually represent a very vibrant subculture that has its root in the late 70s, early 80s punk rock scene. In fact, Goths have outlived many other subcultures that sprang from the same source and continue to endure today. Furthermore, Goth influences have filtered down into mainstream [...]

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Zombies

October 18, 2011 Halloween

The dead have been frequently walking the Earth lately. No, it isn’t a sign of the end times but it is a sign that a whole culture is being constructed around these shambling corpses. Nevertheless, why do people opt to dress up in pancake makeup and fake blood and simulate the movements of the walking [...]

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Horror Movies: Then and Now

October 11, 2011 Halloween
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Why do we seek out things that scare us? Since the beginning of the film era we have gravitated toward movies with monsters and villains that make our blood run cold and keep us up at night. Maybe it’s the adrenaline rush; or maybe it’s to prove to ourselves we are brave enough to handle [...]

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Celebrating Columbus Day

October 4, 2011 Holidays
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For citizens of America, Columbus Day could be considered one of the first official holidays meant for people of the New World. Celebrating the historic voyage of Italian navigator and explorer Christopher Columbus in 1492, whereby contact was established between Europe and the Americas, Columbus Day has grown over the past few centuries from a [...]

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Cinco de Mayo

May 2, 2011 Holidays
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Do You Know What it Really Means? We all know about Cinco de Mayo, right? That’s the holiday where we all sip margaritas and eat Mexican food in honor of Mexico winning their independence! What? It’s not Mexican Independence Day? That’s right, Cinco de Mayo or the 5th of May, while being a fine day [...]

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Symbols of Easter

April 19, 2011 Easter
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Easter is laced with baskets of candy, peeping chicks, and new beginnings. Millions of children wake in anticipation – much like they do on Christmas – anxious to find what goodies they’ll find. Some credit the Easter Bunny, others thank mom and dad. But the holiday itself is about much more than hunting for eggs [...]

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Sit on a Classic

April 1, 2011 April Fool's Day
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When it comes to practical jokes there is but one device known to make a man fall to his knees with laughter. The Whoopee cushion has been using flatulence humor to make people laugh since 1930. What we know as the Whoopee cushion today was invented by employees of the JEM Rubber company, located in [...]

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Prank in the Name of Love

March 28, 2011 April Fool's Day
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April Fool’s Day is centered on playfulness and practical jokes, and is celebrated around the world. In anticipation of April 1st, pranksters the world over prepare outrageous costumes and elaborate jokes to mark the occasion. Although most of the world celebrates the holiday, very few know much about the birth of All Fool’s Day. Much [...]

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