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What is a 75th birthday called?

Some countries, such as India and Pakistan, sometimes refer to the 100-week mark as a diamond jubilee. Different anniversaries have different terms associated with them. The 25th anniversary, for example, is known as a "silver jubilee," while the 50th is known as a "golden jubilee."\nGovernments and heads of state often hold jubilees for the years they have reigned. In 2012, for example, British Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her diamond jubilee, marking 60 years since ascending the throne. She began her reign in February 1952.

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When did Armistice Day become a national holiday?

In 1954, after both World War II and the Vietnam war, Armistice Day, was changed to Veterans Day to honor all soldiers, not just those who had served in WW1. From 1971 until 1978, Veterans Day was observed on the fourth Monday in October. In 1978, the holiday returned to the original Nov. 11 date. Several countries around the world that participated in WW1 also celebrate a version of Armistice Day on Nov. 11 of each year.

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How can you locate a wedding registry on Honeyfund?

Honeyfund is a wedding registry website that allows couples to register for any type of cash wedding gift. Couples can register to have guests fund honeymoon plans, contribute to a down payment on a house or help them save for big ticket items. Honeyfund advertises itself as a free, online honeymoon registry.\nCouples can set up a Honeyfund registry for free, but can also pay for additional upgrades. Couples can choose from upgrades ranging from personalized pages to pages that include photos of items for guests and more. When a wedding guest picks a gift from Honeyfund, he is directed to fill..

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What are some amazing freebies you can get on your birthday?

One discount available for a birthday is a free $5 coupon from Ace Hardware, but the customer must sign up for the Ace Rewards program. Another discount for birthdays comes from American Eagle Outfitters, which sends a free 15 percent off coupon on a birthday, but the customer must be a member of the AERewards program.\nMembers of Aveda.com receive a free gift for their birthday. Bare Minerals provides a similar perk, and the company sends a gift based on the customer's personal profile. Another retailer, Old Navy, also sends a free surprise for birthdays, and all a customer has to do is ..

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What are some Hollywood party games?

Award night competitions allow friends to come up with a list of Academy Award-style prizes and distribute them to their peers based on group voting. Award lists include categories such as best dancer, funniest girl/guy, most likely to be famous one day and hottest costume. One participant typically volunteers to host the awards.\nA designer fashion show provides a fun activity for girls. Guests break into groups and create outfits using household items, such as trash bags, aluminum foil and duct tape. Groups get a certain amount of time to make a dress with the materials at hand, and one pers..

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What are some appropriate gifts to give at a Bat Mitzvah?

Money is an appropriate gift for a bat mitzvah and also a popular choice. Many young women take the monetary gifts from a bat mitzvah and apply it to college costs later in life. Traditionally, money given at a bat mitzvah is given in increments of $18, but any amount is acceptable.\nJudaica items, such as a menorah or candles for the Sabbath, are also quite popular bat mitzvah gifts. Any Jewish-related item, such as jewelry with Jewish symbolism, is also a good idea. Some choices of jewelry include a Jewish-star necklace or a Tiffany's heart pendant necklace.\nTzedakah, or charity, is on..

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What are some sweet 16 birthday party ideas?

Consider planning an experience, a getaway, or a party with the honoree in mind. For girls who love to shop, take her and a few of her friends to a nearby city for a day of shopping. If pampering is more her style, host a spa day, either at home or at a local salon, for the sweet 16-er and her girls. For the girl who dreams of visiting Paris, turn the party location into the French city and give her the ultimate Parisian party. Hollywood, princess and Mardi Gras themes are also good ideas.\nGuys who love movie series, such as "Star Wars" or "The Avengers," can have a weekend devoted to watchin..

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What are some nerdy Halloween costumes ideas for girls?

A popular Internet meme that makes an effective and affordable costume is hipster Disney princesses, which can be worn solo or with a group. Another nerdy group costume is a group of female versions of Marvel's Avengers, including Captain America and Thor. Create less mainstream costumes, such as Doctor Who characters, at home using regular clothing items bought at a thrift store or shopping mall.

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What are some good well-wishes for wedding cards?

A good wish to write on a wedding card for two people marrying who hope to have children is the wish that they may be blessed with happy, healthy children in the years to come. People who are closely related to the bride or groom and are gaining a new relative can welcome the new family member and wish for the couple to feel the love of the family.

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What is a quinceanera?

After the quinceañera, the girl is considered a woman and is ready to manage family and social responsibilities. The celebration is similar to a debutante ball or a “sweet 16” in American culture. During a quinceañera, the girl wears a decorative dress in a bold or pastel color. A major tradition of the quinceañera is the first dance with the father. Although certain traditions may vary, most celebrations include the young woman receiving a blessing from the church. There are also 14 female and male attendants known as chambelanes and damas. These attendants are used to represent the fi..

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