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Columbus Day: October 12!
Celebrate this Columbus Day in Hemet, CA, by learning about the origin! Columbus Day is a U.S. holiday that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the New World on October 12, 1492. This day did not become a federal holiday until 1937, but was widely recognized during the 18th century. Many of Americans honor
Happy Mother’s Day!
History of Mother’s Day Are you ready for Mother’s Day? Mother’s Day 2015 is just five days away, and is a special day to let your mother know just how much you care and appreciate her. Anna Jarvis created Mother’s Day in 1908, but it did not become an official holiday in the United States until 1914.
