Monthly Archives: October 2008

History of Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2008 by snjaimes

The history of Halloween goes back more than 2,000 years. The earliest celebrations of Halloween were among the Celtic people who lived in the areas which are now Ireland , Great Britain and Northern France. November 1 was their New … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween

Posted on October 26, 2008 by snjaimes
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Day of the Dead

Posted on October 18, 2008 by snjaimes

  The celebration of the Day of the Dead in Mexico, takes place on November 1st and 2nd, as each year the Mexicans are preparing to celebrate their loved it and went and that according to religious belief and popular … Continue reading →

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Central banks worldwide cut interest rates

Posted on October 8, 2008 by snjaimes

In an effort to reduce the effect of the ongoing financial crisis, six central banks worldwide have reduced their interest rates by 0.5% in an unexpected move which took place today. The banks involved in the deal are the Bank … Continue reading →

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Columbus Day

Posted on October 6, 2008 by snjaimes

M any countries in the New World and elsewhere celebrate the anniversary of Christopher Columbus‘s arrival in the Americas, which occurred on October 12, 1492. The day is celebrated as Columbus Day in the United States, as Día de la … Continue reading →

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