8 Fun Facts About the Irish Language
You may hear an "Erin go bragh" or two, but even on the most Irish of holidays, we don't hear much of the Irish language—which is a shame.
You may hear an "Erin go bragh" or two, but even on the most Irish of holidays, we don't hear much of the Irish language—which is a shame.
You can always avoid the issue by spelling out “St. Patrick’s Day,” but here’s how to properly abbreviate it.
Wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day is a tradition that has been around for a few centuries, but it didn’t start with St. Patrick.
For practicing Catholics, meat is off limits on Fridays during Lent. But they might be able to make an exception this March 17.
Why do people wear green on St. Patrick's Day? And why do they dye rivers green? Let’s dive into the history of some popular St. Patrick’s Day traditions.
St. Patrick's Day used to be a dry holiday in Ireland—and its signature color used to be blue. Read on for more surprising St. Patrick's facts.
Corned beef and cabbage has beef, cabbage, and not a speck of corn. What gives?
From tea subscription boxes to date night experiences, these last-minute Valentine's Day gifts will still seem thoughtful—and they'll never know you got them right before the holiday.
Cupid’s connection to love and romance dates back centuries.
’Tis the season to celebrate love—and also see your ex symbolically become hawk food.
The history of Groundhog Day stretches back hundreds of years. But, as it turns out, the furry animal isn’t the best at getting the forecast right.
From Richard Wagner’s symphony for his wife to the Taj Mahal, these are the most impressive demonstrations of love from history.
February 14 is often celebrates as a day of love—but it has also been marked as a day of tragedy.
Calling all anti-heroes, heartbreak princes, and new romantics: This bar is for you (and every other Swiftie).
Kickstart the Year of the Rabbit with these 11 facts you might not have known about Chinese New Year.
Keeping holiday decorations up at Sandringham House until at least February 6 was part of the queen's holiday tradition for a very sweet reason.
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve may be over, but Thomas Crapper Day is on the horizon.
New Year's Eve can feel like a statement of intent. And for some, the color of your underwear can play a vital role in shaping the next 12 months of your life.
On New Year’s Eve, after the ball has dropped, revelers queue up "Auld Lang Syne"—that song that makes you cry, even though you don’t understand it and know almost none of the words.
Revisit classic New Year-themed episodes of such beloved TV shows as 'Friends,' 'The Office,' '30 Rock,' 'The X-Files,' 'M.A.S.H.,' and beyond.
New Year’s Eve in Times Square is one of the most famous traditions in New York City. Learn how Manhattan's most colorful party came to be.
From ogre-like demons to beating bread against the wall to ward off evil spirits and more, some New Year’s superstitions and traditions are spookier than others.
Whether you say xīnnián kuàilè (“happy New Year” in Chinese) or gelukkig nieuwjaar (“happy New Year” in Dutch), there are plenty of ways to ring in 2023.
There are many perfectly valid reasons for wanting to either exchange or return a present. These simple tips should help point you in the right direction.