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Happy Halloween Oct_31st_2020 Halloween Definition, History, & Facts

2020-10-26T10:02:40-04:00

Halloween, contraction of All Hallows’ Eve, a holiday observed on October 31, the evening before All Saints’ (or All Hallows’) Day. The celebration marks the day before the Western Christian feast of All Saints and initiates the season of Allhallowtide, which lasts three days and concludes with All Souls’ Day. In much of Europe and most of North America, observance of Halloween is largely non-religious. Halloween is celebrated on Saturday, October 31, 2020. Halloween had its origins in the festival of Samhain among the Celts of ancient Britain and Ireland. On the day corresponding to November 1 on contemporary calendars, the new year was believed to begin. That date was considered the beginning of the winter period, [...]

Happy Halloween Oct_31st_2020 Halloween Definition, History, & Facts2020-10-26T10:02:40-04:00

Ways to enjoy labor day in Washington DC BE_SAFE!!_HAVE_FUN~

2020-09-01T13:01:25-04:00

Ways to enjoy labor day in Washington DC celebrate summer’s last big weekend with free events, outdoor activities and cultural experiences in the nation's capital.  we’re taking the work out of making your labor day weekend plans. Close out your summer in Washington, DC with the best activities, events and things to do. here are 12 ways to make the weekend a memorable one, including safe, in-person activities and dc-themed at-home fun. check out the latest COVID-19 info for the district as you consider your options.     Safely enjoy the banks of the Potomac and Anacostia rivers  Take advantage of [...]

Ways to enjoy labor day in Washington DC BE_SAFE!!_HAVE_FUN~2020-09-01T13:01:25-04:00
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