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Dads deserve to have fun on Father‘s Day.

The Top 10 Father‘s Day Activities for 2025

According to Google Trends, fathers love food, fun, and fast cars.

What Does the Juneteenth Flag Symbolize?

On June 19, 2025, the United States will celebrate Juneteenth and the anniversary of Black emancipation. Here’s the meaning behind the holiday’s official flag.

Make sure you know how to properly fly your flag.

What Is Flag Day?

Ingloriously crammed between Memorial Day and the Fourth of July, Flag Day tends to get overlooked. Here’s a brief history of the patriotic day.

Most Pride celebrations in the U.S. occur in June.

10 Facts About the History of LGBTQ Pride Month

Since 1970, the LGBTQ community has marked June as Pride Month, in part to commemorate the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, a watershed moment in LGBTQ history when patrons of the Stonewall Inn fought back against a police raid.

5 of the Worst Fathers In the Animal Kingdom

These dads won’t be getting any Father’s Day cards this June.

The holiday is always a three-day weekend for a reason.

Why Is Memorial Day Always on a Monday?

Discover the real reason why Memorial Day always happens on a Monday, plus how the holiday actually does differ from Veterans Day, and more.

Flags displayed a Boston Common for Memorial Day.

What’s the Difference Between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?

Both Memorial Day and Veterans Day are meant to celebrate military veterans, but there's one important distinction you should remember.

Morticia Addams and Daenerys Targaryen are the clear winners.

Every State’s Favorite Fictional Mom, Mapped

Which pop culture mom does your state love most?

11 Awesome Animal Kingdom Moms

From carrying their young for years to feeding their babies poop, some animal moms just go above and beyond.

Remind your mother how much you appreciate her this Mother‘s Day.

The 10 Most Popular Mother’s Day Activities for 2025

Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day plan? Check out the top trending activities, from pottery classes to wine tastings.

Cinco Por Cinco: 5 Fun Facts About Cinco de Mayo

There’s a lot to learn about the rich history surrounding Cinco de Mayo, the annual springtime celebration of Hispanic heritage and culture in the United States. Discover the origins of the holiday here, plus so much else.

Why Mother’s Day Founder Anna Jarvis Later Fought to Have the Holiday Abolished

Years after she founded Mother’s Day, Anna Jarvis realized that she had lost control of the holiday she helped create.

You might be shocked by your state‘s favorite margarita.

Every State‘s Favorite Margarita Recipe, Mapped

From fruity blends to fiery flavors, discover the most searched margarita recipes across the U.S. leading up to Cinco de Mayo 2025.

Juggling deadlines and children takes a lot of work.

The 10 Best States for Working Moms

Which states offer the best support for working moms? New England leads the pack.

6 Non-Margarita Drinks to Enjoy on Cinco de Mayo

Tired of celebrating Cinco de Mayo with yet another margarita? Try these popular Mexican drinks that go beyond lime and tequila.

What’s the Story Behind Cinco de Mayo?

Cinco de Mayo, or May 5, is recognized around the country as a time to celebrate Mexico’s cultural heritage. Like a lot of days earmarked to commemorate a specific idea or event, its origins can be a little murky. Who started it, and why?

A crowd of workers gathered at a May Day event in New York City, early 20th century.

What Is May Day?

May Day isn’t just for Maypole-dancing anymore. Here's how May 1 evolved from a pagan holiday to a communist day of remembrance.

What do you hope to get in your basket on Easter morning?

Every State’s Favorite Easter Candy, Mapped

According to Google search data, these are the most popular sweets across the U.S. for Easter 2025.

These cities are ideal for Easter lovers.

The 10 Best Cities for Easter Celebrations in 2025

Birmingham, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo lead the way on this list of the best places to celebrate Easter.

Why Is Easter Called “Easter”?

The origin of the word ‘Easter’ is linked to the ancient pagan goddess Ostara. But is she actually ancient?

Hares—not bunnies—once played a prominent role in spring celebrations.

The Surprisingly Controversial Origins of the Easter Bunny

Hares were once linked to a Germanic Pagan goddess who never even existed.

Painting Easter Eggs Too Expensive? Some Parents Are Opting for Easter Potatoes

Thanks to sky-high egg prices, what began as a meme has been willed into reality.

10 April Fools’ Pranks That Went Horribly Awry

Everyone loves a good April Fools’ prank—unless it results in armed law enforcement surrounding your home.

Not a place you would expect to see members of a clergy playing a game.

5 Old-Timey Easter Traditions We Don’t See Anymore

From "scrabbling games" to hunting hares, these old Easter traditions have fallen out of fashion.