American Holidays

A food editor, a cooking teacher, a cookbook writer and a blogger share their thoughts about traditional Lunar New Year feasts.

In the U.S., dozens of schools are named after civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. Learn how three of them embody his teachings all year.

Learn how the famous New Year's Eve celebration in New York will be different this year and how you can join the party wherever you are.

Many American families are planning toned-down celebrations for the new year in light of COVID-19. Here's more on how they'll spend it — together.

StoryCorps is a project that collects interviews with Americans as they share their experiences. In this story, learn why NORAD tracks Santa each year.

The holidays are somewhat different this year, due to constraints imposed by the pandemic. But Americans are still honoring the spirit of the season.

The first lady's holiday decorations are mostly traditional this year, but with one important exception that still fits into the overall theme.

Learn how American Jews will embrace their traditions at Hanukkah, while keeping themselves and their neighbors safe during a public health crisis.

Learn how two U.S. charities are helping the needy on Thanksgiving Day while navigating new safety requirements during a public health crisis.