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There are traditional gift giving holidays such as Christmas, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and so on. The Holiday Guide is a reference to the gift giving holidays and other occasions.
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Gift giving is done on many occasions during the year as a tradition. But, there are also some special days that should be celebrated as personal milestones.
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Gift occasions occur each year. Traditional gift occasions include Christmas, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Valentine Day.
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Christmas is a season for giving and receiving gifts. We give gifts with affection to our family and friends and we share what we have with others.
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Hanukkah, Festival of Lights, is celebrated as the victory of the Jews over the tyrant Antiochus.
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Kwanzaa is a "celebration of family, community, and culture." I is a holiday in which Afican Americans and Africans can celebrate their heritage.
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Mothers Day is an annual tradition on the second Sunday in May. Women who have served as mother figures in the lives of children are honored.
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Fathers Day is the third Sunday in June. It is a day to honor and commemorate the memory of fathers.
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Valentine Day is the most romantic day of the year, next to the wedding day. Its symbols include Cupid and the heart.
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An anniversary gift is given as a token of love and affection and is usually exchanged between couples.
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When you are invited to a baby shower, a gift for the newborn is appropriate. You may also consider a personal gift for the mother-to-be.
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Birthday celebrations are universal. However, there are variations in different countries. In the U. S. we celebrate the day we were born.
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National Boss Day was created by Patricia Haroski to honor bosses. She chose her father's birthday as the date to be observed.
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Easter Sunday is the first Sunday after the full moon or the next Sunday after the vernal equinox. It is celebrated by Christians as the day Christ was resurrected from the dead.
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Graduation from high school or college is a major milestone in a young person's life.
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Retirement is a choice for most individuals when they reach a certain age and want to spend time doing what they enjoy most.
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Wedding gifts are given on the occasion of a marriage to help a couple start their new life together.
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Gift giving on a personal occasion is dependent on the giver and the recipient.
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Federal holidays are legally designated by the President and Congress and really apply only to federal government employees. Each state decides whether to celebrate them.
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New Years Day is a day of renewal and self-examination. Many people make resolutions to change bad habits into good ones.
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The birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. is the first major holiday to commemorate the life and good deeds of an African American was passed into law by Congress on November 2, 1983.
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Presidents Day is officially observed as the birthday commermoration of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
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Memorial Day was originall a day to honor the dead soldiers of the Civil War. It has grown to be a day to honor the dead who have served in all wars fought by the United States.
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Independence Day is celebrated on July 4, the date the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence.
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Labor Day was the result of workers wanting to be paid appropriate wages for the work they do, decent working hours, and time off to rest.
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Columbus Day is celebrated as the day Christopher Columbus discovered America.
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Veterans Day is celebrated by states and cities throughout the United States. It is a day to honor those who fought in war for the U. S.
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The first Thanksgiving Day was a feast with the Pilgrims and Indians sitting down together to share the harvest the Indians had helped the Pilgrims to grow.
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April Fools Day was originally the start of the New Year. It is thought that the pranks associated with it originated when the calendar was changed by Pope Gregory in 1562.
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Arbor Day originated in Nebraska on a recommendation by Julius Morton that citizens plant trees in what was a barren state.
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The Chinese New Year falls between January 21 and February 19. The date is based on the new moon and the full moon.
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Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of the Mexican people of Puebla against the French in a battle no one believed they could win.
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The first celebration of Earth Day was April 22, 1970. About twenty million people participated in activities across the country.
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Flag Day was first observed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1893. It is the day Americans are asked to display their flags outside their homes and businesses.
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The origins of Halloween lie in both pre-Christian and Christian customs. It was known as All Hallows Eve, the eve before the New Year of November 1.
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Mardi Gras has its origin in the Roman festival Lupercalia which was a pagan festival before Christianity.
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Native American powwows are an opportunity for the various tribes from the United States and Canada to get together to dance and socialize.
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New Years Eve is a time for celebration across the world. It signifies the ending of the old year and the beginning of the new year which is usually a time of self-examination.
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St. Patrick Day has its origins in ancient times and is the story of a young man who brought Christianity to Ireland.
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There are a number of unique days in January that you can use to create a special occasion.
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There are a number of unique days in February that you can use to create a special occasion.
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There are a number of unique days in March that you can use to create a special occasion.
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There are a number of unique days in April that you can use to create a special occasion.
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There are a number of unique days in May that you can use to create a special occasion.
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There are a number of unique days in June that you can use to create a special occasion.
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There are a number of unique days in July that you can use to create a special occasion.
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There are a number of unique days in August that you can use to create a special occasion.
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There are a number of unique days in September that you can use to create a special occasion.
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There are a number of unique days in October that you can use to create a special occasion.
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There are a number of unique days in November that you can use to create a special occasion.
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There are a number of unique days in December that you can use to create a special occasion.
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Birthday cards come in all shapes and sizes and can be themed for any special birthday celebration.
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Officially President's Day honors George Washington. When the observance was changed from his actual birthday to the third Monday in February, it became known as President's Day.
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Holidays that are observed universally have some traditions associated with them. These traditions vary from country to country and family to family.
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Nothing is simple about Halloween. There are many options and ideas to making a Halloween party or a Halloween event work perfectly.
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Information about the Holiday Gift Guide
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Contact us page for visitors to this web site to request information or make comments.
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ROK Southwest's responsibilities to the visitors of this web site.
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Resources that provide information, services, and products that may be of use in daily life.
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Companies that provide sales and service for automobiles, boats, or other motor-driven vehicles including recreational vehicles.
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Products, services, and information you may be able to use to start your own business.
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Business services that may be of use to you in your own business or at work.
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Transportation services for special occasions or to meet your travel needs.
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Websites, blogs, and forums that promote the exchange of information and ideas for specific interest.
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Directories and listings of various type of information that may be of use in your business or at work.
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Assistance with professional certification programs and grad schools statements and information about colleges and training programs.
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Information about freelance jobs, access to job search databases, job tips.
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Games, music, movie downloads and other forms of entertainment for your enjoyment.
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Sales and service of products to make your home or business more energy efficient.
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Information about various types of services including loans, credit cards, credit repair, mortgage loans, and investments.
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Ideas for family get-togethers and other social occasions, special groups, and video sharing.
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Sources of cooking tips, recipes, kitchen tools and utensils, catering services, foodstuffs, and beverages.
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Online shops from which you can select items you need or gifts for your family and friends.
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Information about various types of health problems, conditions, remedies, and links to medical practitioners.
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Shops that offer a selection of home decorating accessories and furnishings.
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Contractors and sources of products for home improvement projects and home repair.
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Comparison of plans and benefits offered for life, health, pregnancy and other special types of insurance plans.
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Providers of recreational and leisure-time activities.
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Resources to assist with resume writing, job interview techniques and tips, career tips, education, and other aspects of daily life.
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Information about various types of pets and providers of supplies, equipment, and accessories to care for your pets.
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Professional photos for weddings and other occasions and portraits.
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Property for sale or rent in the U S and internationally.
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Freeware, shareware, and application software you can purchase for your personal or business use.
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Travel resources to make your trip planning easier.
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Resources that may be of interest to visitors to this website.
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Places you can hire for weddings, conferences, or other types of parties and entertainment.
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