This year the vernal equinox takes place on March 20, 2022, at 03:33 am, when night and day are equal lengths but what's the ancient connection to St. Patrick's Day? The spring or ‘vernal’ equinox is when the sun appears to be directly over the Earth’s equator and day and night are of equal length.
Halloween the night of ghost stories and trick-or-treating has religious origins that span over two thousand years and over time, the Catholic Church, pagan groups, and even the brewing company Coors have played a role in shape-shifting the holiday. How did Halloween turn from a spiritual celebration to a multi-billion dollar industry? From the Great Famine of Ireland to the Simpsons, we present the many evolutions of Halloween.
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Éire go Brách! In what has become an important American holiday, St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner. And while the holiday may look a little different…