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Posts from Category "Culture"
- Celebration
- Culture
For the Love of St. Patrick and All Things Irish
From dressing up in green and eating corned beef and cabbage, to hitting the pubs for your favorite Irish ale, St. Patrick’s Day has become a much loved national holiday. But how did it become so important to our culture? The answer is the result of one of the best things about the melting pot […]
March 17, 2022
- Celebration
- Culture
President’s Day, a lesson on Illinois and the Office
President’s Day is a perfect day to learn about the history of the great men who have called Illinois home. President’s Day is celebrated on the third Monday of every February to honor all persons who have served as the president of the United States. Originally, the holiday began just a few months after George […]
February 21, 2022
- Celebration
- Culture
Celebrating the Lunar New Year in Chicago
Chicago’s Chinatown is one of the largest in North America, so naturally they put on a memorable event and parade for Lunar New Year. It all kicks off from the intersection of 24th Street and Wentworth at 1pm on February 13th. Also known as Spring Festival, it’s the most important festival in China and many […]
February 9, 2022
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