[Answer] Which Halloween-like tradition marked throughout Europe and Scandinavia on April 30 involves large crowds of costumed witches and devils, a daylong party, a parade and a bonfire?

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...1. Fastelavn 2. Yu Lan 3. Walpurgis Night 4. Daimonji

[Answer] 4. What holiday tradition keeps the mail carrier busy at Christmas time?

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...1. Making toys for the good girls and boys 2. Gift-wrapping 3. Holiday greeting cards 4. Singing Christmas carols door-to-door Giving greeting cards is an ancient tradition that can be traced as far back as the Egyptians, who exchanged greetings written on papyrus scrolls, and the Chinese, who exchanged greetings of good cheer for the New Year. By the 15th century, handmade greeting cards were popular in Europe and Germany. In the summer of 1843, British businessman and inventor, Sir Henry Cole hired artist John Calcott Horsley to design a Christmas card he could send to family and friends. The card was produced in London the same year and it featured pictures of good Samaritans feeding and clothing the poor, and a family enjoying a Christmas feast. The inscription read "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New to You". In 1875, German printer, Louis Prang became the first manufacturer to produce cards in America. Prang's cards were costly and led to the downfall of his business, but despite all this, the American greeting card industry was born and has thrived ever since.

[Ans] Who created the American tradition of Mother's Day?

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Anna Jarvis was the founder of the Mother's Day holiday in the United States. In 1908, three years after her mother's death, Jarvis held a memorial ceremony to honor her mother and all mothers at Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church, marking the first official observance of Mother's Day. In the ensuing years, Anna Jarvis embarked upon a campaign to make "Mother's Day" a recognized holiday. After her persistent efforts, Mother’s Day was finally proclaimed a national holiday in 1914 by President Woodrow Wilson. Jarvis would later denounce the holiday’s commercialization and spent the latter part of her life trying to remove it from the calendar.

[Answer] Who created the American tradition of Mother's Day?

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...Anna Jarvis was the founder of the Mother's Day holiday in the United States. In 1908, three years after her mother's death, Jarvis held a memorial ceremony to honor her mother and all mothers at Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church, marking the first official observance of Mother's Day. In the ensuing years, Anna Jarvis embarked upon a campaign to make "Mother's Day" a recognized holiday. After her persistent efforts, Mother’s Day was finally proclaimed a national holiday in 1914 by President Woodrow Wilson. Jarvis would later denounce the holiday’s commercialization and spent the latter part of her life trying to remove it from the calendar.

[Answer] 2. Tradition says the present era is dated from the birth of this man in AD 1. Who was this man?

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...1. Mohammed 2. Vishnu 3. Siddhatha Gotama 4. Jesus Christ I say 'tradition' because historians and Bible scholars both say that the year of Jesus' birth was actually about 4 BC. Often BC (Before Christ) has been replaced with BCE (Before Common Era) in order to be multicultural.

[Answer] 1. By tradition, this national Welsh festival is held in the first week of August and is a Welsh language celebration of poetry and literature. What is it called?

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...1. Noson Lawen 2. Eisteddfod 3. Ffestiniog 4. Taliesin It is the National Eisteddfod which is held in August, with ceremonies to honour the best works of poetry and literature. The first modern Eisteddfod was held in 1861, in Aberdare. The highlight of event is the Gorsedd of the Bards, with links to druidism and its symbolism. Gorsedd means 'throne' in English, and three awards are given - the crowning of the bard, for the best poem, the award of a medal for the best work of prose and the chairing of the bard for the best long poem. More information can be found at eisteddfod.org.uk. Ffestiniog is the name of an area in Gwynedd and noson lawen is the Welsh equivalent of the Irish ceilidh. Taliesin is the name of an early Welsh language poet.

[Answer] Which NFL football team began the tradition of playing a Thanksgiving football game?

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...The traditional Thanksgiving football game began with the Detroit Lions in 1934. The Lions' "Turkey Day" game began with the inaugural meeting against the Chicago Bears. The Lions fell to the then-champion Bears in a 19-16 hard-fought match-up. The Lions have hosted this favorite Thanksgiving game over the years at Tiger Stadium, the Pontiac Silverdome, the University of Detroit Stadium and the current home of the Detroit Lions, Ford Field. Source: Reference.com

[Answer] Which U.S. president began the tradition of bestowing a presidential pardon on a turkey each Thanksgiving?

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...Although Harry S. Truman is often credited with starting the tradition of presidential pardoning of a turkey at Thanksgiving, the Truman Library states that it has no evidence to substantiate this story. President Kennedy spared the turkey presented to him in 1963 but offered no official pardon. It was President George H.W. Bush who first stated the turkey offered to the White House was "granted a presidential pardon as of right now." Source: History.com

[Answer] Which NFL football team began the tradition of playing a Thanksgiving football game?

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...The traditional Thanksgiving football game began with the Detroit Lions in 1934. The Lions' "Turkey Day" game began with the inaugural meeting against the Chicago Bears. The Lions fell to the then-champion Bears in a 19-16 hard-fought match-up. The Lions have hosted this favorite Thanksgiving game over the years at Tiger Stadium, the Pontiac Silverdome, the University of Detroit Stadium and the current home of the Detroit Lions, Ford Field. Source: Reference.com

[Answer] Which president is believed to be the first to pardon a turkey and start this annual tradition?

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...Recently White House mythmakers have claimed that President Harry S. Truman began this amusing holiday tradition. However, Truman, when he received the turkeys, and subsequent presidents did not “pardon” their birds. The formalities of pardoning a turkey gelled by 1989, when President George H.W.

[Answer] What favored Irish tradition ended in 2010?

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...Ireland is a land rich in culture and tradition. One of its more unusual traditions ended in 2010 when Diageo, the parent company for Guinness, decided to stop giving a free pint to those who donate blood. Diageo decided it was no longer an appropriate promotion of its product when the government announced it was lowering blood alcohol limits for drivers. Once promoted as a medicinal product, Guinness stopped this practice some time ago. The decision to stop the practice of rewarding blood donation with a free pint of Guinness no longer meshed with the company's marketing code. Source: IrishCentral.com

[Ans] Who began the tradition of celebrating the first day of a new year on Jan. 1?

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Who began the tradition of celebrating the first day of a new year on Jan. 1?"

In pre-Christian Rome under the  calendar, the day was dedicated to Janus, god of gateways and beginnings, for whom January is also named. As a date in the Gregorian calendar of Christendom, New Year's Day liturgically marked the Feast of the Naming and Circumcision of Jesus, which is still observed as such in the Anglican Church and Lutheran Church. In present day, with most countries now using the Gregorian calendar as their de facto calendar, New Year's Day is probably the most celebrated public holiday, often observed with fireworks at the stroke of midnight as the new year starts in each time zone. Other global New Year's Day traditions include making New Year's resolutions and calling one's friends and family.

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Who began the tradition of celebrating the first day of a new year on Jan. 1?"

Julius Caesar :

The early Roman calendar was 304 days and divided into 10 months. The spring Equinox marked the beginning of each new year. As the centuries ticked by, the calendar fell out of sync with the sun. Roman emperor Julius Caesar decided to correct the problem in 46 B.C. He consulted the leading mathematicians and astronomers of his time, resulting in formulation of the Julian calendar, making Jan. 1 the first day of the year. Source: History.com

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[Ans] According to Southern (U.S.A.) tradition, what are the best foods to eat for supper on New Year's Day?

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The Southern United States (also the American South, Dixie, Dixieland and the South), is a region of the United States of America. The South does not fully match the geographic south of the United States, but is commonly defined as including the states that fought for the Confederate States of America in the American Civil War. The Deep South is fully located in the southeastern corner. Arizona and New Mexico, which are geographically in the southern part of the country, are rarely considered part, while West Virginia, which separated from Virginia in 1863, commonly is.

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Black-eyed peas, collard greens and cornbread:

The Southern U.S. is all about tradition, one of which dictates what's for supper on New Year's Day. If good luck is the hope for the coming year, then the supper menu on New Year's Day should find black-eyed peas as the main course with side dishes of Southern-style collard greens and cornbread. Adding Hoppin' Jack, peas with ham and Pot Likker Soup is always a good idea, as well. For even more chances at good luck, have the leftovers for dinner (lunch) the following day. Source: SouthernLiving.com

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[Ans] The Halloween tradition of dressing in costumes to go trick-or-treating is traceable back to what medieval practices?

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Trick-or-treating is a Halloween custom for children in many countries. Children in costumes travel from house-to-house, asking for treats with the phrase "Trick or treat". The "treat" is usually some form of candy, although, in some cultures, money is used instead

Step 2 : Answer to the question " The Halloween tradition of dressing in costumes to go trick-or-treating is traceable back to what medieval practices?"

"mumming" and "guising," :

For a night of practicing "mumming" and "guising," the early celebrants would construct their costumes from woven straw. 

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[Ans] What Roman goddess identifies with the Halloween tradition of 'bobbing' for apples?

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Apple bobbing, also known as bobbing for apples, is a game often played on Halloween. The game is played by filling a tub or a large basin with water and putting apples in the water. Because apples are less dense than water, they will float at the surface.

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Pomona:

Pomona was a goddess of fruitful abundance in ancient Roman religion and myth. Her name comes from the Latin word pomum, " fruit," ...

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[Ans] What tradition is used to select sides and also the team who starts with the kick off in the begining of the game?

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A kick-off is the method of starting and, in some cases, restarting play in a game of association football. The rules concerning the kick-off are part of Law 8 of the Laws of the Game.