When Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863, it took just six years before the first American football game was played on the holiday. My question is, what took so long?

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus have brought forward a bill to add a federal holiday on December 1, honoring Rosa ...

When it comes to hosting holiday get-togethers, the atmosphere you create for guests is as important as the food and beverages you serve. And when it comes to using fresh floral arrangements and ...

How many holidays does Costco actually close for? You may be surprised to find out just how many the warehouse observes.

Thursday, July 3rd, 2025 (prior to Independence Day) Friday, November 28th, 2025 (Black Friday) Wednesday, December 24th, 2025 (Christmas Eve) Note: If a holiday falls on a Saturday, the stock ...

Consumers spent more than expected over the holidays on clothes and electronics. But the retail economy is still a mixed bag. By Jordyn Holman The retail industry’s report card for the critical ...

The Civil Rights icon, whose work to end segregation and racism through nonviolence earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964, is the only non-president with a federal holiday named in his honor.

King Frederik and Queen Mary marked the first year of Frederik's reign on Tuesday, and now the Danish couple are enjoying some quality time with their four children. It was confirmed by the palace ...

Organized by the Global Brown Center to enhance support for the more than 80 international students staying on campus over the break, the new Global Holiday Table initiative has offered a sense of ...

For some, the holiday is just that — time off from work or school. But, King’s family and others carrying on his legacy of equality, justice and non-violent protest want Americans to remember ...

Better still, February throws out the break from it all that is the year’s first half-term school holiday (generally scheduled for February 15-23 in 2025, though this may vary according to area ...

It's not the holidays without hosting. Whether you’re in charge of throwing a Chrismukkah feast or a white elephant potluck, you can’t forget about decorating your dining table. Putting ...