Memorial Day vs. Veterans Day: What we celebrate in May
The two holidays are crucial for honoring U.S. military personnel but serve distinct purposes.
Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, record travel numbers reported by TSA
The summer travel season officially begins Memorial Day weekend and runs through Labor Day, but officials with the Transportation Security Administration said they’re already seeing record numbers.
Hallmark launching first-ever immersive Christmas experience: Here's where
Hallmark's inaugural, immersive Christmas Experience, will include a Christmas market, food and drink, ice skating, tree lightings, a gift-wrapping station and more.
Mother’s Day 2024: Best deals and freebies to treat mom
Many restaurants and eateries are offering enticing free Mother's Day deals and freebies to make your celebration both delicious and economical.
Cinco de Mayo: State-by-state guide to margarita costs
Today's Homeowner reports that the cost of making a homemade margarita in the U.S. varies regionally, with a national average of $2.56 per drink.
Mother's Day 2024: near-record spending of $33.5 billion expected
According to the latest annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF), Mother's Day spending is projected to hit $33.5 billion this year.
Biden to announce $7B in solar power grants on Earth Day
President Joe Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal grants for residential solar projects serving 900,000-plus households in low- and middle-income communities.
420 Day this year marks the start of a 10-day stretch of palindrome dates
A palindrome is a sequence of characters that reads the same forwards and backwards, such as "level" or "121".
What is Eid al-Fitr and how is it celebrated?
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday celebrated by Muslims to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
Men dump water on women in this longstanding Easter Monday tradition
The annual tradition dates back hundreds of years and takes place every year in a village in Hungary.
April Fools' Day: The top prankster US cities and states, according to survey
April Fools’ Day 2024 means practical jokes and hoaxes for some. Here are the cities and states with the highest participation rate.
Here's what's open and closed on Good Friday 2024
Good Friday, a Christian holiday observed on the Friday before Easter, is a day to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus. Here’s what’s likely to be open and closed.
Map: The top Easter candy in your state for 2024
The Easter Bunny’s annual visit is just days away, so what will likely be in your Easter basket this year? Depends on where you live – and whom you ask.
South Florida's Louie the Raccoon named 2024 Cadbury Bunny Tryouts winner
A 2-year-old raccoon from South Florida has been crowned the 2024 Cadbury Bunny Tryouts winner.
Three reasons why egg prices are so high ahead of Easter
Egg prices are reaching near-historic highs globally as Easter and Passover approach, reflecting market turbulence driven by disease, high demand, and rising costs for farmers.
‘Stoner eclipse’: 420 Day this year is a palindrome that won’t happen again for 1,000 years
420 Day as a palindrome won't happen again for 1,000 years.
Easter spending expected to hit $177 per person this year
A recent survey of consumers reveals that they feel inspired to shop for Easter-related items because it's a tradition and an enjoyable activity to do with family and friends.
Home Depot to bring back 12-Foot Skelly, new spooky friends for Halloween
Home Depot is reviving the Halloween spirit more than six months early by announcing the return of the popular 12-foot skeleton decoration, known as Skelly, along with introducing new companions and friends for the upcoming season
Easter 2024: Why is holiday so early this year?
Each year, Easter is celebrated on a different day – and this year it’s coming a little early.
Spring 2024 starts Tuesday: What to know about the vernal equinox
The spring equinox is almost here. In the U.S., get ready for earlier sunrises and later sunsets until the summer solstice in June.