HOLIDAYS

There is a lot more to Cinco de Mayo, the annual springtime celebration of Hispanic heritage and culture in the United States, than the many margarita-soaked festivities that ensue all over the nation.

About a century after Americans started celebrating Memorial Day, Congress shifted the holiday to a Monday—here’s why.

Every year on April 22, trees are planted, litter is cleaned up, and awareness for the issues plaguing the planet are raised.

Arab American Heritage Month, occurring each April, is a relatively new event on the yearly calendar—but the history of Arab immigrants in the U.S. goes way back.

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.

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.