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The holidays aren’t cheap: The average American will spend over $2,000 this season, according to a recent study.
It took a while. But the most recent federal holiday to be added to the calendar, it turns out, is the most American holiday yet. That holiday, Juneteenth, is today. It celebrates the abolition of ...
Ticknor’s holiday party was not the first Christmas celebration in the United States that featured a Christmas tree. German-American families had brought the custom with them and put up ...
Beyond Juneteenth, other historic holidays honor Black culture and liberation in American history. Pinkster has its roots in colonial New York.
While most banking and mail services will halt for Independence Day, some stores will be open at normal or reduced hours.
The Fourth of July isn't just a day for cookouts and fireworks. Here's a quick lesson about Independence Day and when it became a federal holiday.
Attention folks! American Girl's 2024 Holiday Doll has officially landed. Every year, the toy company releases a spectacular limited-edition collector doll with children (and grown-ups) in awe ...
The holidays are coming early for the Great American Family channel! On Wednesday, Aug. 28, the network unveiled their 2024 slate of holiday films, which includes festive features starring Candace ...
American Jews are truly in a Red Queen's race, sprinting to try keep our place in the buying binge. Is there a fix? Well, what if we stop trying? For one thing, let's stop giving Hanukkah presents.
In fact, the average American is expected to spend $1,778 this holiday season, Deloitte forecasted – noting a "rosier economic outlook" and perceived higher prices.
The American Dream Mall becomes a winter wonderland for the 2024 holiday season as stores and attractions get festive.
It took a while. But the most recent federal holiday to be added to the calendar, it turns out, is the most American holiday yet. That holiday, Juneteenth, is today. It celebrates the abolition of ...