Holidays

In honor of Leap Day, this read is for the history nerds. Ever wonder how America caught our calendar up with the rest of the world? In September 1752, we skipped over 11 days.

Without a Feb. 29 about every four years (but not quite), the seasons wouldn't align with when farmers plant - and chaos would ensue. Here are some interesting things that have happened on Feb. 29.

Presidents Day is an informal term for the actual holiday we celebrate every year: Washington’s Birthday.

A fun fact about George Washington is that the first president has “two birthdays" because of the way that time was kept for the first 20 years of his life.

Matthew Broadley from Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, scored a massive $1 million jackpot thanks to a Valentine's Day gift from his mother.

The federal holiday is celebrated on Feb. 19 and if you're out running errands here’s what is open and closed in your area.

This Valentine’s Day, Pacific Gas & Electric, one of the country’s largest power companies, is warning people on why it’s a bad idea to let metallic balloons fly into the air.

Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year – a day of indulgence meeting a day of abstaining.

Lunar New Year 2024 is the year of the wood dragon.

Sweethearts candy — love ‘em or hate ‘em — are a staple on Valentine’s Day. Their origin dates back to a pharmacist in the 1800s.

St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital is accepting virtual Valentine’s Day cards from those interested in bringing a smile to a patient this holiday.

Shake Shack is offering a $80 prix fixe tasting menu on Valentine's Day.

As Valentine's Day approaches, the quest for love intensifies across the nation. WalletHub's latest survey unveils the romantic landscapes of America, pinpointing the best and worst states for singles.

Zoos throughout the country are continuing the unorthodox Valentine’s Day tradition of allowing visitors to name animals and critters after their exes.

Here's how you can watch the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service live.

Dive into the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement. Explore his journey from challenging segregation to advocating for justice and equality.

The reverend and civil rights icon would have turned 95 this year.

As the nation celebrates the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., these are the places that are open and closed in your area on Jan. 15.