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10 Lessons to Learn from Cesar Chavez Day

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Every March 31 (his birthday) we celebrate César Chávez Day in honor of this inspirational activist and tireless fighter for worker's rights. California signed first official César Chávez Day into law in 2000, adding yet another contribution…
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10 Brunch-a-licious Easter Recipes You'll Crave All Year

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We've got a roundup of Easter recipes to make this year's holiday the best Sunday brunch ever. Easter brunch is extra special because of the religious significance of the day but it also ushers in spring flavors. These 10 Easter recipes are…
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10 Surprising Facts About the Jewish Holiday Purim Story

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The Purim story isn't just a religious holiday — it's an incredible tale of a strong woman risking it all to save her people. Purim starts on the evening of March 23 and ends on the evening of March 24. And the woman being celebrated is…
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Purim By Numbers Infographic

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8 Ways to Update an Easter Egg Hunt

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What came first the chicken or the egg? Since it’s almost Easter, the egg comes before anything, and for 2014 we invite you to think of your Easter Egg Hunt as a pilot show for a new reality TV. That’s right, get creative with your Easter…
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Your Game Plan for Anti-Cliché Valentine's Day Ideas

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If the standard candlelight dinner just doesn't do it for you, we've got some Valentine's Day ideas that are all about cliché-free romance. There's so much pressure to make this the most romantic, sexy night of the year that it's easy to…
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Sonic Reflection: 10 Albums on Justice Music to Hear on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, when we reflect on the great, late, slain Civil Rights leader, let’s pair it with justice music and peace songs in his honor. Born on January 15, 1929, he was the movement’s most important figure who,…
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What to Do on New Year's Eve: The Art of Having a Totally Chill Night

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So you still don't know what to do on New Year's Eve and battling First Night crowds or ringing in 2016 with a throng of rowdy revelers is not how you want to say goodbye to 2015. Don't worry, you're not alone! There's always so much pressure…
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Realistic Resolutions: How to Get Your Personal Development Right This Year

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It’s a new year, which means it’s time to embrace your personal development. But how? You say it every year…January 1st rolls around and you swear that this will be the year you will get in shape. This is the year you will focus on yourself,…