While Valentine's Day might mean cards and candy in 2026, the holiday's roots date back to the 1400s.

Each Valentine's Day, millions of Americans gift their partners or loved ones with flowers, cards or candy as a token of their affections on Feb. 14. But while some see it as a commercialized ...

For more than a century, people around the world have marked International Women's Day on 8 March. But what is the day for, and why does it matter? International Women's Day (IWD) grew out of the ...

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The holiday marks the unofficial start of summer and honors those who have died in the nation’s wars. Here’s how it all began. By Livia Albeck-Ripka Memorial Day weekend is among the busiest for ...