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Commemorate the significant day in history with red tea and snacks. Here’s why the color red is such a big part of the holiday.
Chris Wheatley|
From gigantic bonfires to Midsommar, here are 11 summer solstice celebrations that take place everywhere from Sweden to Mexico.
Eden Gordon|
From burgers rebranded as "Liberty steaks" to the military origins of SPAM and baked beans, explore the fascinating history behind seven classic American cookout staples.
Nitya Rao|
A poem is the reason why Friday before Memorial Day is National Poppy Day.
Eden Gordon|
From Route 66 to Texas Hill Country, these Memorial Day weekend road trips make for unforgettable drives any time of year.
Eden Gordon|
Folklore, literature, and archaeology all play into why leprechauns are often pictured with pots of gold.
Jane Alexander|
From three-day festivals to mariachi bands at dawn, this is how cultures around the world celebrate Mother's Day.
Eden Gordon|
How a historic military victory in Mexico became a cultural phenomenon in the United States.
Eden Gordon|