Halloween is tons of fun, even if it's a bit spooky at times! Whether a reader is more into the tricks or the treats of Halloween, they'll love finding out why they dress up, carve pumpkins,… More →

Fireworks, picnics, flags, and parades should remind Americans young and old of perhaps the most famous national holiday. Independence Day, also called the Fourth of July, is a federal… More →

Juneteenth, named a federal holiday in 2021, celebrates the ending of slavery in the United States. The holiday's name is a combination of the words "June" and "nineteenth" as it commemorates More →

Thanksgiving is about much more than turkey, mashed potatoes, and pie. While most have some idea of a link between Thanksgiving, early American colonists, and Native Americans, this must-read More →

The origins of Valentine's Day are a bit murky at best, but this day of romance and friendship seems to date all the way back to the 1300s. Of course, people weren't buying each other cards… More →

Each year, communities all over the world celebrate Chinese New Year. They welcome the New Year with parades, dragon dances, family dinners, and other activities. Many of these traditions… More →

Santa is coming! Get ready for lots of gifts! Learn how people enjoy this holiday with their family and friends. Read about the history and traditions of Christmas, too. More →

Christmas is an important religious holiday for Christians. But many people around the world also celebrate it with secular traditions, such as exchanging gifts and decorating trees. This… More →

Get ready to have lots of fun! Cinco de Mayo is a day of music, dancing, food, and parades. Learn how people celebrate Mexican culture on this day. Read about this holiday's history, too. More →

It's time for an Easter egg hunt! Easter eggs are a colorful symbol of new life. Learn how people enjoy this special day with their family and friends. Read about Easter's history and its… More →