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, October 30, 2014

The Twisted History of Halloween and The Day of the Dead

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The word "Halloween," is a corruption of the name "All Hallow’s Eve." Say "Hallows Eve" ...
Thursday, August 28, 2014

The Twisted History of Labor Day

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    May Day in September Labor Day Parade Union Square, NYC. So Monday is Labor Day, a federal holiday. It’s beloved...
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Monday, July 14, 2014

The Twisted History of Bastille Day

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La Bastille À bas la Bastille ! So what’s all this talk about Bastille Day? Bastille Day was the day the French peasantry got ...
Friday, July 4, 2014

The twisted history of the 4th of July

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 Da Fawth a July (A New York Story) The Battle of Brooklyn Happy July 2 nd  Holiday everyone! Wha? The Co...
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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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