10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Fourth of July
One Founding Father thought we were celebrating on the wrong day, but that hasn’t stopped Americans from pulling out all the stops on July 4.
One Founding Father thought we were celebrating on the wrong day, but that hasn’t stopped Americans from pulling out all the stops on July 4.
If you’ve seen 2019’s 'Midsommer,' you probably associate the holiday with flower crowns, maypoles, and a dash of human sacrifice.
Father’s Day didn't always have the public support it deserved. Here are 12 facts you might not have known about this popular holiday.
Is Juneteenth a federal holiday? Yes—and we have Opal Lee to thank for that.
Since 1970, the LGBTQ community has marked June as Pride Month, in part to commemorate the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, a watershed moment in LGBTQ history when patrons of the Stonewall Inn fought back against a police raid.
About a century after Americans started celebrating Memorial Day, Congress shifted the holiday to a Monday—here’s why.
Memorial Day arose from the tragedy of the Civil War. It's a time to remember the people who sacrificed their lives for their country.
In 2024, the summer solstice will fall on Thursday, June 20. Here are some fascinating facts to celebrate the celestial occasion.
To celebrate Mother’s Day on May 12, 2024, here are 25 of history’s greatest moms.
In 2024, Mother's Day is on Sunday, May 12.
Cinco de Mayo, or May 5, is recognized around the country as a time to celebrate Mexico’s cultural heritage. Like a lot of days earmarked to commemorate a specific idea or event, its origins can be a little murky. Who started it, and why?
A simple mistake on social media has turned into an internet event celebrated around the world for more than a decade.
The origins of April Fools’ Day have long been caught up in myths and legends involving everything from mackerels to calendar switches.
From Taco Bell buying the Liberty Bell to the time the BBC convinced its viewers that spaghetti grows on trees, these are some of the most iconic pranks in history.
Jelly beans are a staple of Easter baskets, but how did they get there?
Whether you love or hate this Easter candy, there’s no denying that marshmallow Peeps are an iconic part of the holiday.
When it comes to Easter, the feast dishes, public celebrations, and even the candy often vary depending on where you live.
Is there a right way to eat a chocolate Easter bunny? For candy enthusiasts, there’s a clear favorite among the many ways to devour one.
As far as holidays go, Easter is second only to Halloween in American candy sales—that’s a lot of chocolate bunnies.
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.
Where did the idea for a rabbit that gives away eggs really come from? Trace the origins of the Easter bunny, from pagan festivals to the influence of 18th century German immigrants in America.
As you’re celebrating the sunny season with domestic cleanses, painted eggs, and frenzied grappling matches over beer barrels, you might begin to wonder where these rituals came from.
You can always avoid the issue by spelling out “St. Patrick’s Day,” but here’s how to properly abbreviate it.
Whether you're looking for St. Patrick’s Day decorations or a new winter coat, here’s what to buy—and what to avoid—during the month of March.