The Sun starts staying up later this week. Learn more!

If you’ve been thinking about taking up sky watching as a hobby, there’s no time like the present to learn! We've got the details on how to celebrate Astronomy Day this year.

What would Christmas be without candy canes? But how did these peppermint treats come to be associated with Christmas? We have the answer.

A palindrome is a term for when a word or phrase is spelled the same way backward as it is forward. Some examples include level, kayak, civic, and radar. But number sequences, dates, and times may also be palindromes: 3/20/23 and 11:11. Palindrome dates are especially notable because they are rare. For this reason, they

According to folklore, the weather on St. Swithin's Day determines the weather for the next 40 days. Learn why.

The Kentucky Derby is widely hailed as "the most exciting two minutes in sports." Learn more about the traditions behind this successful horse race held every year on the first Saturday in May.

Put carrots and cookies in your shoes? Learn about the celebration that comes weeks before Christmas.

In Canada, the unofficial start to summer is Victoria Day. Learn more about the history of this celebration and how it went through several name changes.

Here's a list of the exact dates and times for the first days of winter, spring, summer, and fall through 2026!