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 11, 2021

THE CURIOUSLY TWISTED HISTORY OF VETERANS DAY

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  Happy Armistice Day.  Happy Veterans' Day.  Happy Veterans Day.  Happy Happy. You may have noticed that on your calendar November 11th...
Sunday, October 31, 2021

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 times fast, an...
Monday, September 6, 2021

Happy Acceptable Form of Socialism 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 w...
Friday, May 28, 2021

The Curiously Twisted History of Memorial Day

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  “Memorial” from the Latin “memorilis”  belonging to memory.   Over the years the true meaning of Memorial Day has faded more and more from...
Sunday, April 4, 2021

The Curiously Twisted History of Easter, Pasover and NoRuz

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  What does a fuzzy little bunny have to do with a crucified King of the Jews? Many years ago that very question led me to ask questions abo...
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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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