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Which President Made Father’s Day Official?

When is Father's Day and which president made it official
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Why Do We Give Easter Baskets?

Have you ever wondered why do we give Easter baskets? Here's a list of reasons why we give Easter baskets around Easter time.
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The History of Valentine’s Day

How did our current Valentine's Day traditions begin? Following is a brief history of Valentine’s Day and how it came to be.
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Why Do We Give Red Roses on Valentine’s Day?

For centuries people have given flowers as a symbol of love and gratefulness. Read this post to find the meaning behind many Valentines Day flowers.
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Crazy Valentine's Day Facts

Crazy Valentine's Day facts
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The History of Halloween in the United States

The History of Halloween in the United States is very interesting! Read more about Halloween History and how it became a tradition!
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The History of Mother’s Day in the United States

How did Mother's Day get started? Here’s an overview of the history of Mother’s Day here in the United States.
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Easter Traditions

Easter's on its way, so we decided to investigate the strange traditions and customs affiliated with this hippity hoppity holiday.
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Why We Wear Green on St. Patrick’s Day

Why we wear green on St. Patrick’s Day, there are many theories circulating the web. Sadly, there is a dark truth about why we do wear green.
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Why Do We Celebrate St. Patrick's Day - A Short History

Why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day on March 17th and why is the color green associated with this holiday? Learn about this and more!
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Our olive tree logo embraces the story of GourmetGiftBaskets.com. Our journey began in the basement of a flower shop in New Hampshire, when our two founding family members saw an opportunity to provide exceptionally handcrafted gourmet gift baskets for all of life’s special occasions. Now 20 years later, while our GourmetGiftBaskets.com family has grown, we remain true to our humble beginnings—firmly grounded in family roots and our core values of offering the best value and gifting experience to our customers.

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