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It is not known when exactly April Fool’s Day began but many historians date it back to 1582 when France switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar. The Julian calendar began the new year on the spring equinox around April 1. The first April Fool’s began when people celebrated the new year on April 1, instead of January 1 as the Gregorian calendar celebrates. Thus many called those celebrating on April 1, “April fools” and they pranked them with paper fish placed on their backs. There is a link to April Fool’s Day with the celebration of Hilaria in ancient Rome. The Romans celebrated by dressing up in disguises and mocking other citizens and even members of the magistrate. April Fool’s reached Britain in the 18th century when Scotland would celebrate in a two-day event the first was the hunting of the gowk or cuckoo bird, and the second was Tailie Day, where they pin fake tails or kick me signs on someone’s back.
Read moreThe Friday before Easter where Christians annually observe the commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Christianity observes the day as a day of sorrow, penance, and fasting. This comes from the three gospels, Matthew, Mark, and Luke, where the story of Jesus’ final meal with his disciples before he is crucified. The celebration has changed over the years, today many celebrate with a three hour service and a variety of worship services.
Read moreThe Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ and ends the Holy Week of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. Easter has a non-Christian holiday aspect of the Easter bunny and the eggs, though some believe the eggs could symbolize the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Another tradition of Easter has become the Easter egg hunt where children search for decorated eggs.
Read moreThe Muslim holiday where the followers of Islam celebrate with fasting, introspection, and prayer. They celebrate the Prophet Muhammad receiving the initial revelations of the Quran. Muslims fast, do not eat or drink, from sunrise to sunset in which they avoid impure thoughts and bad behavior. They break their daily fast by sharing meals with family and friends, and at the end of the month long celebration they celebrate with a three day festival known as Eid al-Fitr.
Read moreThe holiday began first in 1952 but under the name National Secretary Week from June 1-7 by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer. When the National Secretaries Association changed their name to Professional Secretaries International they changed the date to April 22 and changed the name to Professional Secretaries Day. In 1998, the organization changed its name to International Association of Administrative Professionals and changed the name of the holiday to what it is known today in 2000.
Read moreThe day began in 1970 as a day of education about environmental issues, with this year marking the 50th anniversary. The first Earth Day was celebrated with rallies in Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, and other cities. Earth Day is used to bring awareness to the public about environmental problems from pollution in the air to plastic in the ocean.
Read moreOn April 26, a full moon, known as a Pink Moon will occur. This is the first of two super moons and will be visible after sunset. It will reach peak illumination at 11:33 p.m. eastern standard time. A super moon is seven percent bigger and 15 percent brighter than a typical full moon. It is called the Pink Moon as it corresponds with the bloom of the creeping phlox or moss phlox flower commonly known as moss pink.
Read moreWASHINGTON, March 24, 2021 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is establishing new programs and efforts to bring financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and producers who felt the impact of COVID-19 market disruptions. The new initiative—USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers—will reach a broader set of producers than in previous COVID-19 aid programs. USDA is dedicating at least $6 billion toward the new programs. The Department will also develop rules for new programs that will put a greater emphasis on outreach to small and socially disadvantaged producers, specialty crop and organic producers, timber harvesters, as well as provide support for the food supply chain and producers of renewable fuel, among others. Existing programs like the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) will fall within the new initiative and, where statutory authority allows, will be refined to better address the needs of producers.
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