We have at least one Friday the 13th in every calendar year. On that day, people cannot help but nurse the feeling that something really bad would happen. It’s commonly …
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Origin of All Hallows Eve
All Hallows Eve is an old Celtic celebration dedicated to the dead. Halloween as it is, popularly called, is observed within the Samhain festival. The Celtics called this day the …
Origin of Black Friday (Thanksgiving Day)
The Truth about Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving is an American holiday that is celebrated every year. It’s usually the fourth Thursday in November. Thanksgiving is undoubtedly a popular holiday celebrated by …
Origin of Sayings
Have you ever heard something in plain English, and the meaning is entirely different from the meaning of the words that make up the sentence? I bet you hear them …
Origins of Sociology
Sociology is the study of humanity based on several parameters. The most basic of these are: Culture, such as the language of society. Social structure, or how members of a …
Origin of Species (Book by Charles Darwin)
It is true that the book (Origin of Species) forever changed the narrative of science. The book was successfully published on November 24, 1859. Thanks to Darwin’s Origin of Species, …
Understanding Family of Origin
At the mention of the word “family”, people naturally understand that they are those who share blood or genetic ties with you. Every individual is part of a family. You …
Origin of Beck and Call
Today, there are many ways to call or summon a person. Whether through verbal expression (calling out aloud) or gesture (hand signal), we can be sure that the person called …
Origin of Written Language
Language is often represented in the form of writing as we use signs or symbols to convey a message. There are many languages in the world and each language utilizes …
Ethnic Origin of Names
Names are a form of identification for a person or object and they are usually in the form of proper nouns. It indicates reputation, identity, and family association. Therefore, some …