A 15th-century Bible that is considered one of the most spectacular examples of Renaissance illuminated manuscripts went on display in Rome this month as part of the Vatican's Holy Year celebrations.

Origin stories behind 30 holidays

Origin stories behind 30 holidays

Bastille Day

International Women’s Day

Eid al-Fitr

Passover

Purim

Imbolc

Holi

Canada Day

Kwanzaa

Mardi Gras

Veteran’s Day

Labor Day

Memorial Day

Chinese New Year

Earth Day

Juneteenth

Nelson Mandela Day

Christmas

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Halloween

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

Valentine’s Day

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

Eid al-Adha

Mother’s Day

Father’s Day

Employee Appreciation Day

Boxing Day

National Ice Cream Day

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

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