Even if you don’t follow fashion traditions, chances are you’ve heard the expression, “Don’t wear white after Labor Day.” But where does this rule come from and should you still follow it today? Turns out, it’s not so black and white! (Psst … see our Labor Day weather forecast for your region!) White Clothing, A
Quick Reference: Diwali 2026 Main day (Lakshmi Puja): Sunday, November 8, 2026 Full five-day festival: Friday, November 6 to Tuesday, November 10, 2026 The rule: The main day falls on the new moon (Amavasya) of the Hindu month of Kartik Also known as: Deepavali, Deepawali, the Festival of Lights Celebrated by: More than one billion
Quick Reference: Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2026 Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2026: Monday, October 12, 2026 Rule: The second Monday of October Same calendar date as: Columbus Day (the federal holiday) States that officially observe IPD: Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota (as Native Americans’ Day), Vermont, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia First US
Hey FA readers! In honor of Women’s History Month, we call your attention to a newly forming star: Alexandra Doten a/k/a “Astro Alexandra.” This former NASA and US Space Force employee was a part of the first steps to establish GPS on the Moon (still in progress). She now dedicates her life to sharing space news in
Are you looking for plants that grow well together? How about a unique way to say, “I love you” for Valentine’s Day? Here are companion plant valentine puns to help you find the perfect words! Right click (or press and hold) to save any of the images below. Share them on Facebook or Instagram and
Quick Reference: Halloween 2026 Halloween 2026: Saturday, October 31, 2026 Rule: October 31 every year, no exceptions Day of week in 2026: Saturday (the best Halloween weekend in years) Origin: The Celtic festival of Samhain, roughly 2,000 years old Also called: All Hallows’ Eve, Hallowe’en, Hallows’ Eve Federal holiday status: No, but most schools and
The next National Siblings Day is April 10, 2026. We invite you to make a patch in our “digital quilt” on Instagram. See below! National Siblings Day is a day to appreciate your brother or sister. It has been recognized by forty-nine state governors in the US (all except California) but it is not designated
We are excited to announce: Our secret formula for predicting the weather will travel aboard the Ax-1 mission to the International Space Station, set to launch April 6th!
Kwanzaa is a celebration of African-American culture and the rich history of African traditions. It is an integral part of many families’ holiday celebrations. Learn more about this holiday.