Although it originated in the aftermath of the Civil War as a holiday for honoring fallen soldiers, this holid...

The nation's birthday -- the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It's a day of picnics...

This holiday honors the nation's working people, typically with parades. For most Americans it marks the end o...

By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89), the Congress has designated September 11...

Originally called Armistice Day, this holiday was established to honor Americans who had served in World War I...

Many Americans take a day of vacation on the following Friday to make a four-day weekend, during which they ma...

The Christian holiday that marks the birth of the Christ Child. Decorating houses and yards with lights, putti...

The celebration of this holiday begins the night before, when Americans gather to wish each other a happy and ...

Celebrated in memory of St. Valentine. Lovers express their feelings toward one another by exchanging gifts, f...