From the Biddy boys and Brat Bríde to holy wells and Brigid's crosses, February 1st was marked with great gusto in old Ireland ...

The start of 2026 has arrived, and after many Americans and government employees had the day off on New Year’s Day, more holidays are ahead. The United States has 11 federal holidays. In 2025, ...

Is Jan. 2 a federal or a California holiday? No. Just because a day is a federal or state holiday doesn't mean everybody has the day off. That decision is made by each business or employer. When is ...

During the holidays, many individuals and families will take to the road to travel home for the holidays. With increased traffic because of more drivers on the road, and travelers driving long ...

The first day of the year, New Year's Day, is a federal holiday in the U.S. This means that federal government offices are closed, and employees have the day off with pay. On this day, wide-spread ...

Q: If the church’s new year begins on the first Sunday of Advent, then why is the secular New Year’s Day (Jan. 1) a holy day of obligation? A: You are correct that the church’s liturgical new year ...

Boxing Day is coming up on Friday, Dec. 26, though it not officially recognized in Michigan or throughout the U.S. In England and some Commonwealth countries, including Canada, the holiday is ...

Bell chimes echo in the frosted air, marking the start for festivities. Candles flicker like tiny stars against the dark winter night. Holly drapes over mantels and glows a rich, crimson green.

What, exactly, is the point of celebrating holidays? I mean, there are plenty of objectively good reasons to take a day off from work and spend time with friends and family. But sometimes, celebrating ...