What are Ember Days and what are the dates this year?

When is Labor Day 2026? Labor Day 2026 is on Monday, September 7, 2026 (always celebrated on a Monday). Therefore Labor Day weekend—a popular time for celebrating the last hurrah of summer—begins on Saturday, September 5, 2026. What is Labor Day? In a country where we celebrate and honor many cultural and religious holidays, Labor

Memorial Day is more than just a great excuse for a cookout and a day off from work. We explain the history, facts and why there's a special flower associated with the holiday.

Learn all about Saint Patrick, why shamrocks are associated with this holiday, and other fun ways to celebrate!

Easter 2026 is on Sunday, April 3. Easter Sunday is, of course, always on a Sunday, but the exact date varies each year depending on the Moon’s position in early spring. How Is The Date of Easter Determined? According to a 4th Century ruling, Easter Sunday is the first Sunday after the first full Moon

“Manhattanhenge” (Manhattan henge), popularized by renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson of the American Museum of Natural History, refers to times when the Sun aligns with the streets in New York City (east-west) and becomes framed by skyscrapers as it sets. The term is a nod to Stonehenge, a prehistoric observatory in Wiltshire, England, which aligns with

Wondering when we're at the halfway point of winter, on our way to spring? Many think it's Groundhog Day. We explain.

The midpoint of summer officially occurs on August 7, 2025 (halfway between summer solstice and fall equinox). Depending on how your summer is going, may be either good news or bad news. But one thing is constant for nearly everyone in the Northern Hemisphere: the nights get longer and longer. Summer is when the Sun

Groundhog Day is celebrated every year on February 2. What does a groundhog have to do with weather? We explain.

Lunar New Year 2026 (also known as Chinese New Year) begins on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2026 is the Year of the Horse. Here’s what this means, how to increase your luck according to ancient superstitions, and how to say “Happy Chinese New Year” in Chinese. Jump to pronunciation. What