Category Archives: Holidays

National Day of Prayer

Posted on May 5, 2016 by vanbraman

Today was the National Day of Prayer. The National Day of Prayer is an old tradition dating back to the Continental Congress. However, the law establishing it was not enacted until 1952. There have also been long periods of time … Continue reading →

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Other Special Days

Posted on May 4, 2016 by vanbraman

This year May 5 is a trio of special days. May 5 this year is Yom HaShoah or Holocaust Remembrance Day. See also my post from yesterday: A Day of Remembrance May 5 is also Fronleichnam in Germany. This day … Continue reading →

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