Holidays

When it comes to St. Patrick's Day only 1 shot is acceptable.

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Few icons from folklore and mythology have been branded and co-opted more than the leprechaun. Stories of their rare appearances and coveted pot of gold have permeated almost every aspect of popular culture. They have become so synonymous with Irish culture that the streets are filled with tall green hats and green coats every St. Patrick’s Day. Their history, however, is far different from the traditional leprechauns that endlessly wander into bars and fight hangovers one weekend in March. Take a look at a few things you probably didn’t know about leprechauns.

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This what rocking Irish music sounds like. Out of Quincy Massachusetts, It's The Dropkick Murphys! The boys combine traditional Irish instruments with a punk sensibility to give you a real Irish "working mans" sound. You've heard their music in the movies "Boondock Saints" and their biggest hit "Shipping Off To Boston" was featured in the movie "The Departed". The 'Murphs are said to be returning to the recording studio following their annual St Pats shows this weekend. More after the jump.

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St. Patrick's Day is this Saturday. Will you be wearing the green? Will you be drinking "Car Bombs"? Or will you just be wearing a "Kiss Me I'm Irish" button?  Let's hope you don't wear that button in front of "Gay Leprechaun"!  More after the jump.

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We have Feb. 29th — otherwise known as Leap Day — every four years to make up for the fact that the Earth doesn’t circle the sun in exactly 365 days. Without that occasional extra day thrown in, our entire calendar and its corresponding seasons would eventually be way off and we’d be celebrating Christmas during bikini weather.

But it isn’t just a scientific thing. There’s a lot of lore behind it, and it’s observed and celebrated in a variety of ways.

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I went back and got one of my favorite episodes of "My Drunk Kitchen" for you.  In it, the adorable Hanna Hart tries to make an apple pie for some holiday she calls "America Day".  I thought it might be good for President's day as well.  Check it out after the jump.

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This Valentine’s Day, Conan is here to help. Last year, the late-night host launched a series of video F-cards, which you can send to your friends on Facebook. F-cards are a lot like E-Cards only, well, blunter. With Valentine’s just around the corner, Conan has unleashed a trio of F-cards to help you navigate this most tricky of days.

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Giving a day of commemoration to one of the world's most instrumental civil rights leaders whose peaceful words and deeds contributed to a whole new understanding of equality and brotherhood seems like a no-brainer. Martin Luther King Day's history, however, was fraught with controversy and took years just to get on the federal government's official calendars.

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Retailers reported robust numbers on Black Friday last year, which surprised some analysts because the economy is still struggling and unemployment is high. But new data from the Federal Reserve shows where much of that money came from: credit cards.

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Ah, yes. Another Friday the 13th, when the ultra-superstitious will hide at home with the shades drawn and hope nothing ill befalls them. But have you ever wondered why this particular date has the power to freak out so many people?

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With New Year’s Eve vastly approaching, many are planning a night of revelry — one that usually includes alcohol. But have you figured out how you’ll get home?

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We take a slight pause from our "how to clean" series to look at what you should wear while cleaning for Christmas.  It's very important that you wear the proper clothes while cleaning lest you damage some of your regular clothes. The following slide show presents several festive options for cleaning around the house during the Holidays.  More after the jump.

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