Category Archives: Holidays

Lincoln’s Birthday V

Posted on February 11, 2021 by vanbraman

February 12 is Lincoln’s Birthday. Abraham Lincoln was born in 1809, so it has now been 212 years since his birth. Where and where Lincoln’s Birthday is celebrated is getting more complicated over time. Here in California some public institutions … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Australia Day

Posted on January 25, 2021 by vanbraman

Tuesday is Australia Day. It is Monday night as I write this but it is already Australia Day down under. I am sure that there are a few changes in how Australians are celebrating this year. Australia Day marks the … Continue reading →

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