American holidays
A photographic history of America’s Thanksgiving parade
Did you know that the famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has European origins? Learn more about this and other interesting parade facts.
Veterans Day recognizes U.S. military service, heroism
Honoring U.S. military veterans each year on Veterans Day is a tradition that began in 1954, when the federal holiday was created.
Halloweening for a special cause
Trick-or-treating goes digital in 2022 with UNICEF's campaign to raise money for children all over the world. Just scan the QR code and go!
A fall tradition: American Jews observe holy days
Learn about the Jewish holy days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. This is part of a series on the ways Americans observe religious holidays.
It’s Labor Day, and unions are having a moment
Labor unions are seeing landmark victories as U.S. workers in warehouses, restaurants and coffee shops vote to unionize. What's going on?
A lot of history happened on July 4
On July 4, 1776, America's Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. Do you know about other events in U.S. history that fell on the Fourth?
Fireworks light up the sky on the 4th of July [video]
Every year on July 4, communities across the U.S. gather to watch patriotic-themed fireworks in celebration of Independence Day.
The 4th of July in pictures: The USA’s biggest birthday party
What's a holiday everyone can celebrate? In the U.S., one is Independence Day, celebrated each July 4, complete with food and fireworks.
How cities across the U.S. observe Juneteenth [photo gallery]
Learn how the Juneteenth holiday began and how it honors past generations of African Americans while looking ahead to the future.