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What is ‘Día de Muertos' or ‘Day of the Dead'? Here's how to celebrate
Here’s a guide on how to make an altar to the dead and how to pay tribute to your ancestors for the six-day celebration.
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The aroma of holiday meal sides now in candle form thanks to Campbell's
Worried about packing the pounds on this holiday season? Well, now you can get the smells of that family dinner without any of the calories thanks to Campbell’s scented candles.
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As Diwali celebrations begin, here's what to know about the festival of lights
Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates the victory of good over evil. It takes its name from the word deepavali, Sanskrit for a row of lamps.
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Rockefeller Christmas tree reveal: Norway Spruce from Mass. picked for primetime
The 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree comes from Massachusetts. Here’s what to know about the lighting and arrival.
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Holiday shopping: Plan ahead to turn your financial fear into cheer
Oct. 25 marks two months until Christmas. A new study by Bankrate says 28% of people are already stressed out about the cost of holiday shopping, and we still haven’t faced the scare of Halloween. If you are anxious about the cost of holiday shopping, take a deep breath because you’re smart enough to be thinking ahead. Ted Rossman, a…
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Here are some tips to avoid holiday shopping stress
A new study by Bankrate says 28% of people are already stressed out about the cost of holiday shopping. Here’s how you can turn your financial fear into cheer.
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These are some of the craziest Halloween laws around America
Halloween revelers are used to asking for a trick or treat, but many don’t know that they could also be asking for a fine. Here are some of the strangest Halloween laws around the country.
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What is the Lunar New Year?
The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is a traditional Asian celebration that has been observed in for thousands of years.
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What is Kwanzaa?
Kwanzaa is a secular American holiday that celebrates African roots and tradition. Here’s what you need to know.
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These are the 2024 USPS holiday shipping deadlines
Need to send a gift and make to make sure it arrives in time for the holidays? Here are the U.S. Postal Service’s recommended shipping deadlines.
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Butterball introduces cook-from-frozen turkey for a no-thaw Thanksgiving
The largest turkey producer in the U.S. wants to save you time this Thanksgiving by eliminating the dreaded thaw.
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Holiday shoppers plan to spend more while taking on debt this season
Leaning on credit cards, or even buy now, pay later, to purchase holiday gifts will come at a high cost if there are missed or late payments.
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When should you ship your 2024 holiday gifts? USPS releases deadlines
“The earlier you send, the better,” the Postal Service said.
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Eggnog before Thanksgiving? Shoppers eager for a new season scramble retail calendars
Inflationary-weary shoppers still may wait until the first weather snap to get a basic sweater. But when it comes to seasonal items, a growing number of consumers are increasingly wanting to jump on scents and flavors from Halloween to Christmas earlier and earlier.
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What is Indigenous Peoples' Day?
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a U.S. holiday that honors and commemorates the history and culture of indigenous peoples in America.
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Charlie Brown holiday specials to air on Apple TV+. Here's how to watch them for free
Here’s how to watch “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas” for free on Apple TV+.
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What is Constitution Day?
Constitution day is a federal holiday that commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787.
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Guide to the origin of Friday the 13th
The mystique of Friday the 13th continues to captivate our imaginations and spark conversations around the world. Here are the theories behind the day.
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TSA expects record traveling on Labor Day weekend
The Transportation Security Administration says it is preparing for what is expected to be the busiest Labor Day travel period on record.
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From National Potato Day to Alien Abduction Day: what's with all these weird holidays?
From the curious to the downright bizarre, there’s a day for everything. Did you know you can make your own obscure holiday? Find out how, and why, these quirky holidays come to be.