American holidays

People in street with giant dragon puppet (© Katherine Frey/The Washington Post/Getty Images)

Americans celebrate the Lunar New Year [photo gallery]

Americans will celebrate the Lunar New Year with festivals, parades and visits to temples while also volunteering and preparing special food.
Man on his knees praying in temple as shaft of light comes in window (© Richard Vogel/AP)

Asian Americans mark Lunar New Year in new ways

Millions of Asian Americans will celebrate the Lunar New Year with an American spin but will still hold on to traditional values.
Children along parade route reach up to touch puppet giraffe (© Sarah Reingewirtz/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News/Getty Images)

How Americans welcome the new year [photo gallery]

All across the United States, Americans greet the new year with parties, parades and other festivities, signaling a joyful, fresh start.
Revelers celebrating in Times Square for New Year's Eve (© Craig Ruttle/AP Images)

‘Auld Lang Syne’: New year, same beloved song

As millions ring in the New Year, they'll be singing "Auld Lang Syne" during the first moments of 2022. Learn about the song's history.
Three champagne glasses filled with grapes (© Larry Crowe/AP Images)

Eat this for good luck in the new year

On New Year's Eve, many people follow traditions and fill up on dishes they hope will bring them wealth and good fortune in the upcoming year.
Horse-drawn carriage on street at night (© Matt Rourke/AP Images)

U.S. towns named for Christmas

Santa Claus, North Pole, Noel and Garland are among the Christmas-themed names of towns across the United States. Learn more about them.
Woman in headwrap and embroidered top placing candles in candleholder (© John Amis/AP Images)

Americans celebrate their African heritage during Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa, a seven-day event in the U.S. based on African festivals, is celebrated through music and dance from December 26 through January 1.
Large White House Christmas tree on display in the Blue Room (© Patrick Semansky/AP Images)

First lady Jill Biden decorates White House ‘for the people’ [photo...

The White House's 2022 winter holiday theme is "We the People," with decorations reflecting hope, optimism and unity.
People wearing red costumes and dancing (© Mary Altaffer/AP Images)

Winter holidays in the U.S. [photo gallery]

Dancing and singing, Americans celebrate winter holidays with joyful tunes. This photo gallery shows moments of jubilation across the United States.