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The great holidays
Halloween
Samhain, jack-o'lanterns and the night the veil grows thin.
Thanksgiving
Harvest, gratitude and a very full table.
Christmas
The big one. Santa, the elves and a very long list.
New Year's
Midnight, fresh starts and five thousand years of resolutions.
Valentine's
Letters, roses and a saint who defied an emperor.
St. Patrick's
Shamrocks, saints and the luck of the Irish.
Easter
Spring, renewal and the oldest egg hunt in the world.
Talk Like a Pirate Day
Ahoy, matey! Set a course for September 19 and learn to talk the talk.
On the calendar soon
- Day of Remembrance for Erik the Red
- Leif Erikson Day
- National Motorcycle Day
- National Sausage Pizza Day
- National Farmer's Day
- Winter Nights/Vetrablot
- National Cheese Curd Day
- National Boss's Day
- Wear Something Gaudy Day
Why holidays?
Welcome to Holidays at the North Pole, your portal to the histories and traditions of the world's most beloved holidays. Here we journey through time and across cultures to explore the origins, symbols and customs that make each celebration special.
From the ancient roots of Easter to the origins of Halloween and Saint Patrick's Day, we look at the stories, myths and rituals that have evolved over centuries, and how old customs weave into the way we celebrate today.
It's more than history. It's a celebration of the many ways holidays are observed around the globe. Welcome to Holidays at the North Pole, where every day is a reason to celebrate.