Ancient practitioners of magic discovered a rare race of Immortal Groundhogs that foretold of whether the harsh winter would continue for six weeks or spring would come earlier than usual. If the mystical groundhogs saw their shadows on February 2nd then theyd be scared, and scurry back in their underground homes which meant more winter. If they saw no shadow then the relief of spring would be upon all very soon. February 2nd was chosen since...
Holidays
In our particular Parallel Universe, people celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by honoring his legacy through community service, often calling it a day on, not a day off. Many attend marches, memorial events, church services, and educational programs that focus on civil rights and social justice. Schools and media share lessons, speeches, and documentaries about Dr. Kings life and impact. Families also reflect on his message of equality, nonviolence, and unity. Martin Luther King Day...
Since Thanksgiving is thought of as the start of the Christmas Season it was only natural that the next day would be branded as the biggest shopping day of the year! A day to get started on buying Christmas Gifts[Ad] for family and friends. It became known as the notorious Black Friday due to the chaotic congestion of traffic and store aisles clogged with greedy shoppers. This became more of a problem as so-called sales and...