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Statistics
 Websites presented in alphabetical order U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features & Special Editions: Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial 
 Facts and statistics about "the 200th anniversary of what has been described as the greatest real estate deal in history." Topics include population, the French influence, the number of places named "Jefferson," and a brief chronology of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/001619.html Topics: Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, U.S. History By Place, United States History Last updated May 20, 2008 U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Back to School
Facts and statistics about the annual autumnal phenomenon of children and teachers returning to school. Browse topics such as school enrollment, back-to-school shopping, school lunches, languages, the benefits of education, and more. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/013847.html Topics: Education, Holidays & Observances, K-12 Education, Statistics Last updated Sep 1, 2009 U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Black (African-American) History Month: February
Facts and statistics regarding African-Americans, including topics such as earnings, business, education, jobs, family, housing, and the military. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/013007.html Topics: Black Resources, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Military Last updated Dec 8, 2008 U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Father's Day
Facts and statistics about fathers, fatherhood, and Father's Day, celebrated the third Sunday in June in the United States. Topics include a brief history of the holiday, popular Father's Day gifts, and statistics about stay-at-home and single dads. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/013535.html Topics: Families, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Statistics Last updated Apr 26, 2009 U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Grandparents Day
To celebrate Grandparents Day (the first Sunday after Labor Day), the U.S. Census Bureau offers facts and statistics regarding grandparents, grandchildren, caregivers, multigenerational families, and more. The site includes a brief history of this holiday. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/013971.html Topics: Families, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Senior Health, Seniors, Statistics Last updated Aug 26, 2009 U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Halloween: Oct. 31
Contains facts and statistics regarding trick-or-treaters, pumpkins and jack-o'-lanterns, candy, and costumes. Includes relevant place names in the United States, such as Transylvania County, North Carolina, and Tombstone, Arizona. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/012600.html Topics: Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Sep 7, 2008 U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Hispanic Heritage Month
Facts and statistics about Hispanics and Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), which "celebrates the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean." From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/012245.html Topics: Holidays & Observances, Special Months Last updated Jul 14, 2008 U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Labor Day
Facts and statistics relevant to Labor Day. Topics include the national workforce, pay, earnings, labor union affiliation, health insurance, lengths of commutes, union participation, telecommuting, and more. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/012085.html Topics: Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Labor, Statistics Last updated Jul 6, 2008 U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Thanksgiving Day
Facts and statistics about turkeys, cranberries, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, holiday shopping, places named Plymouth, and more. Includes quotes and audio clips, and a brief history of the holiday. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/012692.html Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Nov 18, 2008 U.S. Census Bureau: Facts for Features & Special Editions
Factsheets with statistics for specific holidays and observances. "The data are gleaned from demographic and economic subject areas across the Census Bureau." Some entries include quotes and radio sound bites from the bureau's Public Information Office. Browsable chronologically. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/ Topics: Holidays & Observances, Holidays by Region Last updated Aug 13, 2006 What Matters to You This Holiday Season?
This site concentrates on ways to focus on the true meaning of the holidays, providing ideas for preventing excessive consumerism, saving money, and selecting environmentally responsible holiday gifts. Includes gift ideas, holiday statistics, and ideas for planning an alternative gift fair. From the Center for the New American Dream, an organization devoted to responsible consumerism. http://www.newdream.org/holiday/ Topics: Christmas, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism Last updated Nov 27, 2008 |
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