A look at how the major tech companies are planning to observe Juneteenth.
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Tag: holidays
Easter and Passover in cartoons
A list of some Easter and Passover appearances in animation.
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Graphic novel picks for the holidays (2017)
The holidays are almost here. Some are likely looking to buying graphic novels for loved ones. But which ones are worth buying as gifts? Ideally,
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Winter solstice references in cartoons
The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, falling in December in the northern hemisphere and in June in the southern hemisphere. Wikipedia
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Seven pirate references in cartoons
September 19 is “Talk Like a Pirate Day.” In the tradition of odd recently-made-up “holidays,” it’s a day people are supposed to, well, talk like
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The best magical pranks of Mr. Mxyzptlk
Today’s the birthday of longtime Superman foe Mr. Mxyzptlk, per the 1976 DC Calendar. As longtime Superman fans know, Mr. Mxyzptlk, or “Mxy” for short,
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The 2014 Chicago Thanksgiving Day parade cartoon balloons
Similar to last year, here’s a look at the character balloons that’ll be seen in this year’s “McDonald’s Thanksgiving Day Parade” in Chicago. Unlike the
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The 2014 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade cartoon balloons
Thanksgiving is approaching, and with it the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City. As usual, there’ll be plenty of spectacle, floats, Broadway
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Valentine’s Day in cartoons
Happy Valentine’s Day (or “day before the candy goes on sale for half-price”), all. Like the similar holiday themed posts I’ve done, here’s one dedicated
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The 2013 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade cartoon balloons
Flickr Creative Commons photo by DrivingtheNortheast (CC BY) To go along with the post on Chicago’s Thanksgiving Day parade balloons, I thought I’d also look
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