SaintnJoseph is, according to Catholicism, the husband of Mary andntherefore the step-father of Jesus. Joseph’s Feast Day isn’tnas famous in the U.S. as Saint Patrick’s Day, two days before, but itnis celebrated in many places in the world, sometimes with colorful and excitingncustoms.
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nThatnis LasnFallas,nthe period of time leading up to and including St. Joseph’s Day, innValencia, Spain. (There “St. Joseph” is translated to “SannJose.”)
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nInnvarious places in the world, St. Joseph’s Day is celebrated as anspecial day to honor people named Joseph or Josephine, andncarpenters, and fathers—because Joseph was a carpenter and anfather. St. Joseph is considered the patron saint of Canada, Mexico,nChina, and Belgium—so this Feast Day is celebrated by many in those nations.
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nLiechtensteinnis about as large as a city near me, Long Beach, California. Then36,000 Liechtensteinersnspeak German and enjoy one of the highest standards of living in thenworld. Neutral during World War II, a tax haven, a financial center,nand a perfect spot for ski resorts, this nation has a lot going fornits economy.
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nLearnnmore about Liechtenstein here.
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nAlsonon this date:
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nBattle of March 19 in the Dominican Republic
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nAnniversarynof the discovery of electric eels
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