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.

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

The Curiously 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" three t...
Monday, September 3, 2018

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 everyo...
Wednesday, July 4, 2018

The Curiously Twisted History of The 4th of July

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The Battle of Brooklyn Happy July 2 nd  Holiday everyone! Wha? The Continental Congress voted an...
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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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