Forgotten Beginnings: Obscure Origins of National Holidays

We all love a day off-but do we really know why we celebrate? The Forgotten Beginnings digs deep into the odd, fascinating, and sometimes unbelievable origins of national holidays across the world. Behind every flag, parade, and fireworks show lies a forgotten story of politics, protest, or pure chance. In this lively and entertaining book, you'll uncover:How Labor Day began as a worker's rebell...