What Is Juneteenth? Celebrating The End Of Slavery

Juneteenth has its roots in Texas and celebrates federal troops freeing the last of the enslaved people in the Confederacy.

Thanksgiving Travel Forecast 2022: Best, Worst Times To Be On Roads

2022 is expected to be the third-busiest Thanksgiving travel weekend in history with 54.6 million travelers — 49 million on the roads.

Thanksgiving Dinner Is Pricier In 2022; There Are Ways To Cut Costs

Think “shrinkflation” on portion sizes. Change the menu. And stop preparing sides no one eats and you'll end up throwing away a week later.

Veterans Day 2022 Deals, Freebies At U.S. Stores, Restaurants

Businesses across the country will honor veterans on Nov. 11 with a variety of discounts, free food and merchandise.

Veterans Day 2022 Observance: 5 Things You May Not Know

Originally Armistice Day, Veterans Day is a chance to talk to kids about war. “Read the room” before thanking a vet and more things to know.

Retailers Take Bite Out Of High Turkey, More Thanksgiving Dinner Costs

Walmart, Aldi and Lidl are among stores that are rolling back prices on Thanksgiving dinner fixings to 2021 or pre-pandemic levels.

Daylight Saving Time Ends: 'Fall Back'; Be Aware Of Deer On Highways

The November “rut” is mating season for deer, which are so fixed on continuing their species that they may run right into your vehicle.

What People Really Think About Trick-Or-Treaters [Block Talk]

People aren’t hiding because they’re Halloween-hating misanthropes, but because kids don’t show up. Also, who says a treat has to be candy?

Thanksgiving Turkeys Cost More And Are Harder To Find: Here's Why

Bird flu and inflation have delivered a one-two gut punch to Thanksgiving dinner, making turkeys harder to find and more expensive.

45 Restaurants Open Thanksgiving Day 2022, From Applebee’s To Wendy’s

Fine dining restaurants like Fleming’s, Chart House, Ruth’s Chris Steak House are open, along with McDonald’s, Starbucks and Dunkin’.

​Taurid Meteors ‘Fireball Swarm’: Why 2022 Is A Year To Watch

If the 7-year pattern holds true, the Taurid meteor shower will offer a “fireball swarm.” Nov. 8 total lunar eclipse is the last until 2025.

9 Good News Stories: The Halloween 2022 Special Edition

It’s scary, but not as scary as childhood cancer; a quiet zone; grateful hearts; the “Brave Face” of a Dutch-German child in World War II.

Skunk ‘Fall Shuffle’: What's The Best Way To Get The Stink Out?

What are your best home remedies to get rid of the putrid stench after dog-versus-skunk or car-versus-skunk encounters?

11 Last-Minute 2022 Pop Culture Halloween Costumes Ideas

Check out some of the top pop culture moments from this year that would be perfect for a Halloween costume.

‘It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’: How To Watch Free On AppleTV+

For the last couple of years, fans of the “Peanuts” holiday classics have been able to watch them on PBS. That’s no longer the case.

Oktoberfest: What To Know About U.S. Festival Of German Beer, Culture

Oktoberfest will wrap up in Munich soon, but in the United States, many festivals of German beer and culture continue through October.

Deodorant, Ramen, SPAM: Unexpected Products Join Pumpkin Spice Craze

Pumpkin spice isn’t just for coffee drinks, food and candles. It’s in deodorant, SPAM, ramen and cheese — and that’s just the short list.

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

The September equinox is the official start of autumn, and the season for apple orchards, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and fall festivals.

​2022 Fall Foliage Peak Map: Use Interactive Tool To Plan Leaf Tours

When do fall leaves turn their most blazing reds, vibrant orange and sunny yellows? This interactive tool is well regarded for its accuracy.

2022 Summer Safety Guide: Sun, Snakes, Pools, Lakes And Road Trips

​Summer should be enjoyed — and it can be with common-sense precautions against too much sun, carelessness around water and drunken driving.

4th Of July Fireworks: Independence Day Holiday Shelters' Busiest Time

Fireworks are “utterly terrifying” and more dogs run away over the 4th of July holiday than at any of other time of the year, advocate says.

4th Of July Fireworks Can Trigger PTSD In Veterans: What To Know

At the least, let veterans in your neighborhood know you plan a 4th of July fireworks display. Unexpected explosions can trigger PTSD.

Father’s Day ‘Dad-Vice’: 24 Bits Of Wisdom America's Dads Dished Out

Dads reveal humor and wisdom with the advice they've handed down to their children. Spoiler: If duct tape can't fix it, it can't be fixed.

4th Of July Road Trips Are Back, Despite Historically High Gas Prices

Some 47.9 million people are expected to travel to celebrate Independence Day, 42 million of them in their cars — despite $5-a-gallon gas.

​Father's Day Isn't The 'Me Too' Statement You May Think It Is

Men "scoffed at the holiday's attempts to domesticate manliness flowers," historian wrote of early 1900s push to make Father's Day official.

4th Of July Fireworks Safety: How To Avoid Blowing Off Your Finger

As consumer fireworks laws loosen, injuries and death increase. In 2020, 18 people lost their lives in fireworks accidents.

Juneteenth Observed Monday, June 20: What’s Open And What’s Closed?

Last year, Juneteenth became the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday was approved in 1983.​

​Summer Solstice 2022 Arrives Tuesday, The Longest Day Of The Year

Summer officially begins Tuesday with the June solstice — a good time to watch for a rare planetary alignment and electric blue clouds.

National Burger Day Will Cost Americans A Lot More This Year

Inflation, supply chain issues, concentration in the beef industry and Russia’s war in Ukraine make National Burger Day a little pricier.

Memorial Day 2022: How To Fly Flag, Show Proper Respect To War Dead

Flying the flag on Memorial Day isn't as simple as raising it to half-staff in the morning and leaving it in that position all day.

Memorial Day Travel Nears Pre-Pandemic Volume: When To Hit The Road

When should you leave town for your Memorial Day Weekend 2022 getaway? With more people on the road than since 2019, timing is important.

‘May The 4th Be With You’ On Star Wars Day: 5 Things To Know

Before Disney made Star Wars Day a U.S. thing, “may the fourth be with you” was a salute to British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

Mother’s Day 2022 Gifts: What Do America's Moms Really Want?

Mother's Day 2022 spending is expected to top $31.7 billion, driven by jewelry purchases and brunch or dinner out somewhere special.

100 Best Brunch Spots In America List Out In Time For Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day reservations are up 39 percent over pre-pandemic 2019, according to OpenTable, which compiled the best brunch spots list.

Photos: White House Easter Egg Roll Returns!

The rain couldn't keep families away from the first Easter Egg Roll at the White House since the start of the pandemic.

How Long Do Hard-Boiled Easter Eggs Stay Good? Is It Safe To Eat Them?

To prevent salmonella illnesses, it’s best for kids to enjoy the Easter egg hunt, but not the dyed hard-boiled eggs themselves.

How To Make The Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs For Easter

Learn how to cook egg-ceptional hard-boiled eggs for your holiday celebration.

Easter Rabbits And Chickens: 5 Sure-Fire Ways To Talk Kids Out Of Them

Rabbits are the third-most surrendered animal at shelters, the bird flu is threatening backyard chickens, and salmonella is ever-present.

​'Sizzling, Scorching, Blistering' Summer Ahead, Farmers' Almanac Says

Summer will be hot across the nation, but some states will experience more brutal heat than others, according to the long-range prediction.

April Fools' Day Pranks 2022: Meat Sweats, Pizza On Pineapple

From cheesy to clever to cringeworthy, these companies brought their A-games when dreaming up this year's April Fools' Day pranks.