Every year on Dec. 25, people around the world gather with friends and family to celebrate Christmas, the holy day marking the birth of Jesus Christ. But was Christ actually born on this day? In short: No. The birth of Jesus Christ wasn’t celebrated in the early years of Christianity until the fourth century, when … Read more
Happy Hova Day! Hip-hop superstar Jay-Z’s birthday would take on new meaning in the Big Apple if new City Council legislation passes. “The global phenomenon that is Jay-Z – born Shawn Carter – is widely known as an artist, mogul, husband and father, wealth builder and supporter of economic development and community causes,” Councilwoman Farah … Read more
When to decorate for the holidays has been hotly contested year after year, but experts are finally squashing the debate once and for all. While decking the halls as early as November can make you merrier, there is an exact day you should assemble your tree — spoiler: it’s not the first of the month. Dec. … Read more
The world’s first flight officially took off from North Carolina’s Outer Banks on this day in history, Dec. 17, 1903. The Wright brothers were allegedly the first to successfully fly a powered and controlled airplane in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, after years of experimenting with the concept of flight. Brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright began testing out flying … Read more