Holiday History

Whether or not you celebrate the Festival of Lights, this guide to Hanukkah (or however you spell it) will quickly catch you up.

Everything you wanted to know about Thanksgiving (but were too full to ask).

Our celebration of the red, white, and blue is filled with franks, feasts, and fireworks.

May is filled with festive celebrations and heartfelt holidays, but there are other reasons why May birthdays are the best.

Get tips to serve traditional Passover meals at the Seder table this year with the best recipes and food ideas for a happy Passover.

Spring and sports are two great things about April, but those aren’t the only reasons why April birthdays are the best.

Learn all about this essential and widely observed Jewish holiday.

Find out why ham, lamb, colorful eggs, and other foods have become an integral part of the Easter dining experience.

These Easter facts are eggs-cellent. Everything you want to know about Easter - why we celebrate it, how its date is set, the history behind beloved traditions, and fun facts that make the holiday even more fascinating.

The March 17 holiday is about more than just parades and green beer.

Spring is a very anticipated time of year. Here's why.

The day that's all about love actually has a rather dark past.

Who knew the Romans liked cake so much.

We all have a birthday. Here's how they've been celebrated throughout history.

Welcoming Santa by boat? Eating Kentucky Fried Chicken? Those are just two of the unusual traditions we explore.

This holiday of eight crazy nights may seem even crazier after you read this.

There's more to Christmas historically than Black Friday sales.

Learn about one of the oldest winter celebrations and how a burning log became a beloved dessert.

The origins of this hybrid holiday stretch back to 19th-century Germany, and also include a hit FOX teen drama.

The tradition of gifting fruit during the holidays dates back to the 19th century.

Did you know that Thanksgiving used to be more like Halloween?

Turns out it takes a lot of lawmakers to make one happen. Or just send an email requesting one...

What started as a celebration of an ancient Greek goddess is now a day to honor and appreciate moms everywhere.

Purim is a beloved Jewish holiday that dates back centuries. Learn all about the history of this joyous tradition.