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.

Sunday, April 17, 2022

The Curiously Twisted History of Easter, Passover 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 ab...
Friday, April 1, 2022

The Curiousy Twisted History of April Fools Day

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  Trying to uncover the origins of April Fools' Day is quite a fool's errand in itself. Some say it can be traced back to a Roman fe...
Monday, February 14, 2022

The Curiously Twisted History of Valentine's Day

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Okay, so what's with the little fat guy with the bow and arrow?  Well, by now you know the drill.  Many present-day Western holidays can...
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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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