Looking for information on popular holidays and events celebrated around the world? Holidays profiled in this section include Mardi Gras, Kwanzaa, Valentine's Day, Thanksgiving and even Festivus!
Some see Thanksgiving as an example of the possibility of great respect and cooperation between two different cultures. Today, many associate the holiday less with pilgrims and American Indians and more with football and turkey. See more »
A table full of turkey, corn, stuffing and cranberries can only mean one thing: Thanksgiving! Aside from the tasty morsels, Thanksgiving is also a yearly celebration of gratitude that originated with the Pilgrims and Native Americans.
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April 1 gives the sneakiest ones among us an excuse for some shenanigans. Out of ideas for this year's springtime skulduggery? HowStuffWorks has 10 gags to completely confuse someone's day.
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Valentine's Day is a popular holiday celebrates companionship. Learn all about Valentine's Day, then plan a romantic hotel getaway, find a romantic restaurant, or make a special dinner with our Valentine's Day recipes.
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What does "Old Lang Sign" mean? I always hear people singing it on New Year's Eve, but no one seems to know what it means!
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When the clock struck midnight on December 31, 1999, Hawaii was one of the last places to celebrate the new year that year. Where was the first place to celebrate the new year that night? Find out in this article.
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Mother's Day is set aside in many countries as a day to honor our mothers and grandmothers. The origin of this day can be traced back much farther than you might think. Learn about the history of this special day.
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Americans typically view Labor Day as the official end of summer and a free day off from work. But have you ever stopped to think about how this holiday originated?
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Why is April 1 a day to celebrate foolishness and play pranks on each other? How did this tradition begin?
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