On March 14, what's the science, math, history, and the music behind this geek holiday? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-pi-day #PiDay #Geek

Backstory of the Jewish holiday celebrating the saving of the Jewish people from annihilation by Esther, Queen of Persia. Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-purim #Purim #Ester #Persia

What is Starkbierfest, which begins in Munich, Germany, and how did it start with Lent? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-starkbier-festival #Starkbierfest #Munich #Beer

How the faith of Christian Roman Legionnaires inspired others by their courage and bravery. Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-the-40-martyrs-of-sebaste #40MartyrsOfSebaste #ChristianHistory

What are the benefits of Daylight Saving Time? Is the reason it was purportedly started still valid? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-daylight-saving-time-starting #DaylightSavingTime

What is the origin, relevance, and relation to other Lenten holidays of Ash Wednesday? What churches celebrate this holiday? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-ash-wednesday #AshWednesday #Lent

What are the traditions of Fat Tuesday, how does it relate to Lent, and how do Catholic and Protestant churches differ in observance? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-mardi-gras #MardiGras

What is the backstory, meaning, and tradition around this pre-Lenten holiday? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-shrove-monday #ShroveMonday #Shrovetide

The month that may come in like a lion and leave like a lamb hosts several holidays going back to Roman days. What are its origins and how is it the 1st month? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-march #March

More than justWashington &Lincoln? The history of both for a combined holiday honoring all American Presidents. Blog:https://billpetro.com/history-of-presidents-day #PresidentsDay #GeorgeWashington #AbeLincoln