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What were some holidays in 2005?

New Year's Day, January 1, is always the first holiday of the year in the United States. In 2005, New Year's Day was a Saturday. Presidents' Day, which some states dedicate specifically to George Washington, falls on the third Monday in February. In 2005, Presidents' Day happened on February 21.\nMemorial Day, an observance commemorating Americans who died in military service, always happens on the last Monday of May. In 2005, Memorial Day occurred on May 30. Independence Day, the holiday that commemorates the United States' independence from Great Britain, always happ..

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How can I look up someone's birthday for free?

According to Reference.com, "there are several sites on the Internet that will keep a birthday database of the people that you know." However, take caution when using these sites. Some of them may be free and safe to use, but others may prompt you to pay or may use your information for spamming purposes and possible identify theft attempts.

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What are some good Thanksgiving-themed wallpapers?

TheHolidaySpot.com hosts nearly three dozen Thanksgiving-themed wallpapers. "Thanksgiving Festival" features traditional fall foods, such as Indian corn, pumpkins and apples, on a colorful background with falling leaves. "Happy Thanksgiving" is set on an orange-yellow background. Colorful leaves border the right side, and a red and orange turkey sits to the right behind five pumpkins in assorted sizes. As of 2015, all of these wallpapers are available in more than 30 screen resolutions to accommodate most devices.\nAlpha Coders publishes a selection of 70 Thanksgiving-themed wallpapers in simi..

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What are some funny happy birthday text messages?

The messages “Have the best birthday anyone could expect to have at your age” and “Just think, pretty soon you'll be able to use the bathroom in your diaper again. That was the good life. Happy Birthday…”, are funny Happy Birthday text messages. A funny happy birthday text message is also often written in a card or said in person. The best types of funny happy birthday text messages contain age-related subjects such as napping, deteriorating eyesight, wrinkles or forgetfulness.\nBirthdays are one of the most common and best occasions to write a funny message to a person. Birth..

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How do you fix Christmas lights that don't work?

Check the fuse boxCheck the fuse box to make sure one of the circuits hasn't been tripped and there are no blown fuses. If either of these issues is found to be the problem, either reset the circuit breaker, or change the blown fuse.Check electrical socketsInspect the electrical sockets the lights are plugged into to make sure they are working. Turn off the power to the sockets, and remove the face to make sure it is still connected. If the wires are connected, restore power, and test with a circuit tester.Check the light fusesLook in the compartment near the plug of the lights to determi..

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What are some word and phrase ideas for Christmas Charades?

Other words that work well for Christmas Charades are "Santa Claus," "reindeer," "elf," "angel," "wise man," "donkey" and "snowman."Christmas carols that are suitable for Charades are "Silent Night," "All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth," "Let It Snow," "Jingle Bells" and "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer."

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What is a good online Santa tracker tool?

While NORADsanta.org doesn't begin tracking Santa or counting down until December 1, it is operated by the North American Aerospace Defense Command, making it a reliable tracker. This site is partnering with other companies such as Bing Maps and Internet Explorer to enhance the tracker for 2015. The Trackingsanta.net site has a countdown to the very moment that Santa takes off and is available year-round. The site also provides updates on Santa's sleigh and what the elves are working on.

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What is the proper introduction for a condolence letter?

In the letter's body, elaborate on the special qualities of the deceased, as well as any special, positive or humorous memories. Console the bereaved reader, reminding him to draw on his own personal strength and the support of those around him. End the letter with an offer of help, such as doing the shopping or looking after the kids for an afternoon, and a comforting thought.

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What do you wear to a christening?

Women should wear conservative dresses or pantsuits to a christening. Since the ceremony is often in a church or other religious venue, it is not appropriate to wear anything that shows too much skin, such as a strapless dress, a top that shows cleavage or a very short skirt. Men should wear a sports coat or a suit and tie. If the weather is particularly hot, men can often wear just a dress shirt and tie.

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What are some songs for a son on his wedding day?

If the groom and his mother decide to dance at the wedding reception, experts say the message can and should focus on celebrating the parent/child relationship rather than mourning the loss of a son to the "other" woman in his life. Guns 'n' Roses' "Sweet Child of Mine" is perfect for a playful mother and son duo, while "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban or "Wind Beneath My Wings" by Bette Midler are good choices for a son who wants to indicate his gratitude to his mom.\nThe groom and his mom might want to think about the style of dancing they enjoy (or are good at) and make their..

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