Category: Dates

The Gregorian Calendar was introduced in 1582, shifting the New Year and Easter, and removing 11 days from October. How controversial was it?

The origins of Christmas tree decorations include German Christians, Queen Victoria, and Thomas Edison’s business partner. Here are their stories..

As 2025 begins, its time for our annual look back at the top stories and events of 20, 50 and 100 years ago.

Here are the biggest events from 20, 50 and 100 years ago.

The origins of Christmas is a surprising grab bag from different cultures, stretching back thousands of years. Here are the roots of the best known Christmas traditions.

The origin of the King’s Birthday holiday stretches back to the 17th century, and it is now celebrated throughout the Commonwealth. Except: not, in Great Britain.

Rabbits, chocolate and hot cross buns: what do these things have to do with the death of Jesus? Here are the origins of Easter.

It was a religious holiday, a public holiday, and International Worker’s of the World Day. Welcome to May Day: here is the history of May 1st.