The holidays are a time of nostalgia and connection, when we crave the simplicity of the “good old days” and the happy memories they evoke. Every year can be a struggle, however, with ever-increasing commercialism driven by entertainment and social media. Looking beyond the latest gadgets, mass-produced decorations, and gift trends can help us create

Learn how to properly display the American flag, including how to carry it and how to fold a flag. Plus, learn about the details of the American flag and other important guidelines. Whether you call it Old Glory, the Stars and Stripes, or the Star-Spangled Banner, most of the rules, customs, and traditions governing the

Every Halloween, kids canvass neighborhoods looking for goodies. But where did this tradition come from? Find out.

How did candy corn come to be associated with Halloween? We explain!

The Orion constellation conjures deep imagination and wonder with just one glance. Something about the placement of the Orion stars ties the entire picture together. Almost every culture in the ancient world associated these stars with a hunter, a giant, or an all-around he-man. His origin story in the Greek myths is murky at best

Quick Reference Beaver Moon 2026: Tuesday, November 24, 2026 Peak illumination: 9:53 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (6:53 a.m. Pacific, 14:53 UTC) Rule: the first full Moon of November is always the Beaver Moon Moon sign at peak: Gemini (Sun in Sagittarius) Supermoon: yes, the second of three closing out 2026 Other names: Frost Moon, Mourning

A full Moon at night is impossible to ignore, but have you ever seen our natural satellite during the day? Most people don’t realize it, but the sight of a daytime Moon in a blue sky is just as common as seeing one in a dark sky at night. How can that be? After all,

We are being visited by a comet from another solar system. Here’s why it’s historic and what to expect.

Quick Reference The rule: split a ripe persimmon seed in half. The white shape inside is one of three: a fork (mild winter), a spoon (heavy snow), or a knife (cold and icy). Origin: Appalachian and Southern U.S. folk tradition, recorded since at least the early 1800s. Specific to American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana), not Asian

Love sky events? Mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 3, 2026 to catch the Moon turning red during a total lunar eclipse. The best views in the United States will be on the West Coast and Hawaii. Luckily, you won’t need binoculars or telescopes to see it (and unlike an eclipse of the Sun, no