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National Holiday Laws in Selected Asian Countries

National Holiday Laws in Selected Asian Countries

In Cambodia, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issues a list of paid public holidays for the following year, usually before October.

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The Volatile Autonomy of the Spanish Region of Catalonia

The Volatile Autonomy of the Spanish Region of Catalonia

In 1640, the Principality of Catalonia revolted and declared itself an independent republic. Under French protection the republic lasted just ...

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The Smithsonian Institution: The History of the World's ...

The Smithsonian Institution: The History of the World's ...

Over 175 years ago, on August 10, 1846, President James K. Polk signed into law an act (ch. 178, 9 Stat. 102) establishing the Smithsonian ...

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The Multinational Traditions of Halloween and Día de los ...

The Multinational Traditions of Halloween and Día de los ...

Instead, they're a joyful tribute to departed loved ones, blending pre-Columbian traditions with modern expressions of love and remembrance. Día ...

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