Memorial Day Flag Etiquette: Here’s What You Need To Know

When you fly Old Glory on Memorial Day to honor military personnel who lost their lives serving their country, special protocols apply.

​Turkey Rules, But Poll Finds Disagreement Over Thanksgiving Classics

Although about 80 million pounds of cranberries are eaten during Thanksgiving week, we don't like them much, according to an AP-NORC poll.

Record Crowds Are Expected To Take To The Air, Roads For Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday travel season, and many still haven't shaken last December's nightmare before Christmas.

Thanksgiving 2023 Grocery Store Hours: What’s Open, What’s Closed?

Costco, Kroger, Publix, Target, Walmart and Walgreens are among more than 30 regional and national chains announcing Thanksgiving hours.

Veterans Day Deals: Where Active, Non-Active Military Members Eat Free

Veterans Day is always Nov. 11, which falls on a Saturday this year. Some of the deals start before or extend beyond the actual holiday.

​40 Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving Day 2023

Restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day range from fine dining to fast casual to fast food. In some cases, you will need to make a reservation.

13 Thanksgiving Meal Deals From Target, Aldi, Walmart, Giant, More

Whether it's a $25 meal deal or a bevy of tasty, deeply discounted items, Patch has rounded up some of the best meal deals in America.

5 Reasons To Have Your Home Professionally Cleaned Before Thanksgiving

Hire a professional from Thumbtack to help make Turkey Day as stress-free as possible.

As We Approach The Holiday Season, What Are You Thankful For?

Help Patch spread holiday joy by sharing what you are thankful for, be it a person or thing, organization or something less tangible.

8 Northeastern Recipes For An Unforgettable Friendsgiving Feast

Bring some northern flavor to your meal this year with recipes like oyster stuffing, maple mashed sweet potatoes and more.

8 Midwestern Recipes For An Unforgettable Friendsgiving Feast

Call on your midwestern roots this Friendsgiving with recipes like wild rice casserole, Wisconsin harvest pie, cranberry fluff and more.

West Is Best! 8 Recipes For An Unforgettable Feast

This year’s menu celebrates the American West with chile cranberry sauce, Idaho Hasselback potatoes, sourdough stuffing and more.

8 Southern Recipes For An Unforgettable Friendsgiving Feast

Bring some southern flavor to your meal this year with recipes like spatchcock turkey with Alabama meat sauce, Jiffy corn pudding and more.

Halloween Candy Throwdown Poll: What Trick-Or-Treaters Really Want

Readers unapologetically defend candy corn as the quintessential Halloween treat, and healthy snacks may be more of a trick than a treat.

It’s Pumpkin Smashing Season At Zoos Across The Country

Pumpkins are delicious fun for zoo animals, and help keep billions of pounds of the gourds out of landfills, where they become methane gas.

Halloween Candy Throwdown Poll: Candy Corn Versus Everything Else

Candy corn has been around since the 1880s. Is it getting stale, or is it still what trick or treaters want in their Halloween buckets?

Native Americans Celebrate History, Culture On Indigenous Peoples Day

The ceremonies, costumed performers and speeches came two years after President Joe Biden officially commemorated Indigenous Peoples Day.

Oktoberfest: What To Know About U.S. Celebration Of German Culture

Munich’s big Oktoberfest celebration starts this weekend, but they’re already underway in the United States and will continue for weeks.

2023’s Top Halloween Costumes Aren’t All Barbie Land Perfection

With record Halloween spending expected, pop culture moments are sure to get plenty of costume play. So will witches, vampires and ghosts.

Rosh Hashanah 2023 Marks The Start Of Judaism’s High Holidays

The High Holy Days start with Rosh Hashanah, which begins Friday and ends Sunday. Yom Kippur is observed Sept. 24-25.

When Is The First Day Of Fall? 5 Things To Know About Autumnal Equinox

One of the autumn highlights is the “ring of fire” annular solar eclipse. The chances of seeing the northern lights increase in fall, too.

Do People Really Like Pumpkin Spice? Here's What Our Survey Suggests.

For some, pumpkin spice means hearth and home. For others, it’s “a blight on humanity and an assault on good taste” and marketing gone amok.

Pumpkin Spice Everywhere: What’s A Bridge Too Far In Fall Flavorama?

Pumpkin spice in food is so ordinary. The flavor is in toothpaste and the scent is in bum wipes. Pumpkin spice is even an engagement ring.

2023 Fall Foliage Map: When To See Leaves At Most Brilliant In U.S.

A prolonged heat spell could cause leaves to be dull in about a dozen states, but chances for vibrant fall foliage are good in others.

Labor Day Weekend Gas Prices Vary Greatly By Region

Will current prices hold through the weekend? Typically, gas costs go down with demand as summer winds down. That didn’t happen this year.

Fall Foliage Peak 2023: Best Leaf-Peeping Times In All 50 States

An interactive map gives leaf-peepers a good shot at seeing autumn leaves at their most blazing reds, vibrant oranges and sunny yellows.

Labor Day Travel 2023: The Best And The Worst Times To Hit The Road

Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer. Roads will be busy, but the timing of travel can make your road trip ultimately more pleasant.

World UFO Day: Whistleblower’s Spaceship Recovery Claim Adds Intrigue

The House Oversight Committee is planning a hearing on a whistleblower’s report of a covert operation to retrieve crashed alien spacecraft.

Help Secure Your Home & Save Big With Early Prime Day Deals From Ring

Video Doorbells and Security Cameras are on sale for up to 40% off!

Happy Birthday, America: 4th Of July Holiday Origins And Traditions

The holiday celebrates the July 4, 1776, signing of the Declaration of Independence, but wasn't widely observed until after the War of 1812.

July 4th Traffic: When Is The Best Time To Get Out Of Town?

The peak summer travel period is off to a rocky start. Thousands of air travelers saw their flights delayed or canceled last weekend.

July Skywatching: 1st Of 4 Supermoons; Perseids And Other Meteors Fly

The full buck moon starts a string of four supermoons. The Perseid, Delta Aquariid and Alpha Capricornid meteors also start flying in July.

A Beginner's Guide To Juneteenth: How Can All Americans Celebrate?

Since it was designated a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth has become more universally recognized beyond Black America.

Summer Solstice 2023: What Cities Will See The Most Daylight?

The sun travels its longest path through the sky on the day of the summer solstice, which occurs at 10:57 a.m. EDT Wednesday.

4th Of July Fireworks Legal Almost Everywhere; Injuries, Deaths Soar

As consumer fireworks laws have become more permissive in U.S. states, related injuries have spiked 25 percent in recent years.

Boating Safety Checklist For Memorial Day Weekend: 13 Essential Tips

​The number of licensed boats soared during the pandemic — along with injuries and deaths of the water, according to U.S. Coast Guard data.

From Civil War To Mattress Sales, Memorial Day Full Of Contradictions

There's little controversy over the first national observance of Decoration Day in 1868. Then it got complicated and, later, commercialized.

National Hamburger Day: The Cost Of A Grill-Out In 2023 Vs. Last Year

Nice! Ground beef costs about the same as last year on National Hamburger Day. But if patties are made of beef, why is “ham” in the name?

Summer 2023: From Swimming With Snakes To Hot Cars, 5 Safety Issues

Summer can be a dangerous time of the year, but it doesn’t have to be.

How Hot Will It Get This Summer In Shift to El Niño Climate Pattern?

The effects of an El Niño are usually felt most in winter months, but some typically hot areas of the country could see cool temperatures.