Curious New York

A blog about the curiosities and weirdities of New York. And of the oddities of history, of holidays and religion. Of how the past continues to live in the present and we fail to notice it.

Thursday, November 23, 2023

The Curiously Twisted History of Thanksgiving

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    THE AMERICAN ORIGIN MYTH  WITH CRANBERRIES ON THE SIDE. Here were are in 2023, once again celebrating a day of thanks during a waning pl...
Monday, September 4, 2023

The Curiously Twisted History of Labor Day

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   May Day in September Labor Day Parade Union Square, NYC. So today is Labor Day, a federal holiday. It’s beloved by everyone but children ...
Monday, July 3, 2023

A Belated Happy July 2nd Everyone!

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  The Battle of Brooklyn The Battle of Brooklyn Happy July 2 nd  Holiday everyone! Wha? The Continental Congress voted and passed the Declar...
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Dano is a freelance writer/creative director. Ad man. Adslime. Whatever you feel more comfortable with. He's a history buff who leads walking tours of New York. He's interested in the connectivity of all things. He blogs about holidays, history and New York weirdities. His advertising portfolio can be viewed at www.danosheehan.com
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