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How Schmaltzy Hallmark Christmas Movies Came to Rule the Holiday Season
The Hallmark Channel’s annual Countdown to Christmas kicks off every October. But the channel's reputation for producing feel-good holiday films began years before the annual event.
The Surprising Origins of 5 Spooky Sayings
From ‘skeletons in the closet’ to ‘graveyard shift,’ here’s how five eerie idioms came to be.
6 Ways to Celebrate the Autumnal Equinox
The autumnal equinox is September 22, 2024. Here's how people will celebrate the start of fall around the world.
10 of the Eeriest Halloween Hoaxes of All Time
Aliens in New Jersey. Ghosts in London. Satanic cults. Every Halloween brings a new round of panic thanks to hoaxers.
Why 7 Animals Became Associated With Halloween
Black cats, bats, and spiders commonly appear in people’s Halloween decorations. Here’s why.
Why Is September the Most Popular Birthday Month in the U.S.? People Have Theories
What September lacks in major holidays, it more than makes up for in birthday parties—here’s why that could be.
5 Ways to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month, a celebration of Hispanic culture and history, offers a number of in-person and interactive events to get you plugged in.
7 Facts About Hispanic Heritage Month
Discover the origins of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15 each year. Here’s how the history of this annual celebration took shape—and how you can take part.
8 Facts About Labor Day
Americans celebrate Labor Day on the first Monday of September—which means Labor Day falls on Monday, September 2, in 2024.
The Reasons We Love Fall So Much, According to Science
Wondering why you— or your friends—like fall so much? Here’s the science behind our love of the season.
Why Is Labor Day Always Celebrated on a Monday?
Like Memorial Day and Presidents Day, Labor Day falls on a Monday each year. To understand how the federal holiday came to be, you need a brief history lesson in labor politics.
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.
10 European Midsummer Celebrations
If you’ve seen 2019’s 'Midsommer,' you probably associate the holiday with flower crowns, maypoles, and a dash of human sacrifice.
12 Surprising Facts About Father’s Day
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.
Meet Opal Lee—the 97-Year-Old Activist Known as the ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’
Is Juneteenth a federal holiday? Yes—and we have Opal Lee to thank for that.
10 Things to Remember About Memorial Day
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.
25 of History’s Greatest Moms
To celebrate Mother’s Day on May 12, 2024, here are 25 of history’s greatest moms.
10 Things You Might Not Know About Mother’s Day
In 2024, Mother's Day is on Sunday, May 12.
What Is Ed Balls Day?
A simple mistake on social media has turned into an internet event celebrated around the world for more than a decade.
The Hazy Origins of April Fools’ Day
The origins of April Fools’ Day have long been caught up in myths and legends involving everything from mackerels to calendar switches.
11 of the Greatest Pranks of All Time
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.
How Did Jelly Beans Become an Easter Candy?
Jelly beans are a staple of Easter baskets, but how did they get there?
16 Sweet Facts About Peeps
Whether you love or hate this Easter candy, there’s no denying that marshmallow Peeps are an iconic part of the holiday.