St. Patrick's Day: The history behind the holiday in the United States

However you view St. Patrick's Day — as a holy day of obligation, a celebration of Irish culture, or an excuse to imbibe a green pint of beer — millions across the globe will observe the holiday on March 17th. But other than "drowning the shamrock" and getting pinched for not wearing green, what do we really know about the holiday?

Mardi Gras 2022: ‘Fat Tuesday’ celebrations return as COVID-19 cases drop

New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, took center stage in celebrating Mardi Gras after the COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on last year’s celebrations.

Playing Cupid: How the weather can impact online dating

From "cuffing season" to summer flings, feelings of love and lust can be ignited - or extinguished - by the weather.

Valentine’s Day deals to get back at your ex

On Valentine’s Day, companies and businesses want you to feel vindicated by offering some deals and ways to get sweet revenge on your ex this holiday.

What is Galentine’s Day? Everything to know about the popular holiday

How did Galentine’s Day start, who can celebrate the occasion and when is it? Here is everything to know about the increasingly popular holiday.

Panera Bread offers chance to win baguette-cut diamond ring, unlimited coffee for a year

According to Panera, guests will have the opportunity to enter for a chance to be one of 22 winners to score a year of free unlimited caffeine in addition to a baguette-cut diamond ring.

Chick-fil-A Valentine’s Day trays return this year

Chick-fil-A’s Valentine’s Day trays return this year, with both sweet and savory options sure to warm your loved one’s heart.

The top-selling Valentine’s Day candy by state revealed

The National Retail Federation is expecting candy sales to be at a record high this year with 56% of consumers planning to buy the sweet treats.

Valentine's Day 2022: Spending expected to near $24B

More than half of U.S. consumers are planning to celebrate Valentine's Day despite rising inflation.

Lunar New Year: Celebrations for the Year of the Tiger bring hope

People across Asia prepared Monday for muted Lunar New Year celebrations amid concerns over the coronavirus and virulent omicron variant.

Companies allow people to opt-out of Valentine’s Day emails

As interest in celebrating Valentine’s Day gradually declines, companies are giving consumers a chance to opt-out of those marketing emails that seem to bombard your inbox any time a holiday approaches.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022: US events honor civil rights leader

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is being honored on Monday with an annual service in Atlanta, as well as many other parades, marches and volunteer opportunities throughout the U.S.

Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays

The National Christmas Tree Association is offering tips on how to get rid of your real Christmas tree without burning it or throwing it in the trash.

Pope Francis starts new year with call to protect women, focus on the good

Pope Francis has used his New Year's Day appearances to encourage people to focus on the good which unites them and to decry violence against women.