Think you are a true expert on Christmas? Check out our Christmas quiz!

Winter's over? Sort of. We explain why meteorologists have already moved on to the spring season and how it differs from our calendar.

US Holidays and Observances in 2024 and 2025 – make plans now for vacation and special events with help from Farmers’ Almanac US Holidays Calendars covering 2024 and 2025. US Holidays in 2024 Name Date Type New Year’s Day Monday, January 1 Fixed Epiphany Sunday, January 7 Movable Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Obs. Monday,

It’s customary to raise a glass and say “cheers” before we drink with friends, but have you ever wondered why we do it? And how do you say "cheers" in other languages? We have the answers.

What's the most annoying Christmas song? Here are the top 5 according to our readers, plus 5 of the very best songs to make your season merry and bright. Take a listen and weigh in!

Dress like a bear? Toss a shoe? We found some of the craziest wintertime customs and celebrations from near and far.

Ever wonder why the twinkling colored lights, songs, and smells of the season bring us so much joy? We have the answer.

The mid-term election is coming up! Ever wonder why we vote on a Tuesday? In which states can felons vote? We've got a list of 10 surprising, little-known bits of trivia about the greatest American tradition of all, Election Day!

October 12th is National Farmers' Day! Meet the three farmers who exemplify outstanding farming practices, tradition, and innovation earning them "Farmer of the Year" honors.

What does dancing have to do with the first day of May? Learn the origins of this secular celebration.