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August 2010 Miscellaneous History
History of Christmas
Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, who is known world over as the father of Christianity. Christmas celebrations start from December 24 onwards, and usually last till January 1, New Year’s Day. The spirit of Christmas is al about joy and sharing, masses, carols, Christmas trees, great food, family time, and of course, gifts from Santa.More...
History of Coconuts
Coconut gets its name from the word coco, which in Spanish and Portuguese means, hold your breath, 'monkey face'! They say this name was given by Spanish and Portuguese explorers, who thought the 3 round spots at the bottom of the coconut made it look just like a monkey. The first mention of the word coconut in written form in English was in the year 1555.More...
History of Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company, or Disney as it is popularly known, is the world’s biggest entertainment and media corporation. It came into existence on October 16, 1923 when Walt Disney and Roy Disney, who were both brothers, decided to start the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio. Later, in the year 1929, the name of the company was changed to Walt Disney Productions.More...
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