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Why do people wear Halloween costumes, celebrate Christmas in December, or choose valentines in February? These familiar traditions have fascinating and sometimes surprising origins. Get to know the history and significance behind these holidays.

Digital illustration. Statue of St. Patrick stands atop map of Ireland. Caption. Who converted many people in Ireland to Catholicism.

Digital rendering of January calendar page with 1 circled and map in background. Caption. January 1 is New Year's Day.

Digital illustration of 2 calendars open to September and October with 15 circled on both. Title card reads, "Hispanic Heritage Month." Caption. September 15 through October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month.

Digital illustration. Cesar Chavez stands in front of an American flag shaped like the United States. Flag hovers over fields in background. Caption. Worked to improve conditions for farmworkers across the U, S.

Faces of influential Black Americans dispersed across frame. February calendar page and map of the U, S in background. Caption. To focus on and learn more about black culture.

Family in foreground smiles beneath insets of building with fire escape and of a finger pushing smoke detector. Caption. Test their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Silhouettes with gong and torch in foreground. Blue dragon, Nian, floats above mountains and buildings in background. Caption. Was frightened by loud noises, fire, and the color red.

Asian people in lab coats, helmets, and suits stand in front of backdrop illustrated with lab equipment, technological devices, and financial symbols.

Lime green map of the United States overlaid by a vertical strip with states in brown and red and white stripes beneath.

Series of illustrated Biblical scenes from Abraham's life. He is shown walking and working with his son.