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Where in the U.S. can you take in some breathtaking leaf-peeping? Check out these 6 fall foliage destinations. Did your favorite make the list?

What does dancing have to do with the first day of May? Learn the origins of this secular celebration.

These clever Farmers' Almanac hints and tips will make your Christmas days merry and bright!

Did you ask Santa for Hula Hoop, Operation, or Power Rangers when you were a kid? Take a look at this list of games and toys we couldn't live without over the last century.

Every Halloween, kids canvass neighborhoods looking for goodies. But where did this tradition come from? Find out.

Nothing is more un-festive than a sagging, rotting Halloween pumpkin on your front porch. Try these easy tips to help prolong your Jack-O-Lantern's life.

It's hard to imagine, but there was a time when express mail was delivered by a fast horse and rider through the Old West. Learn more about the Pony Express and its inaugural ride on April 3, 1860.

No, it's not a day to strap on the gloves and get in the ring! Learn all about this post-Christmas holiday and who celebrates it!

O Christmas Tree! We explore the pros and cons and of having a real tree versus artificial for the holidays.