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Origin of Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day likely began as a feast day for a Christian martyr executed by the Roman emperor, according to History.com.
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A full list of February holidays to add to your 2025 calendar
Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day may be February’s marquee holidays, but that doesn’t mean they’re the only ones this month. In fact, February is chock full of holidays and observances worth celebrating.
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MLK Day kicks off with daughter's warning about anti-woke rhetoric
The service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta was among the most prominent commemorations of Martin Luther King Jr. planned across the country Monday.
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Is today a holiday?: What to know about MLK Day and Inauguration Day
Monday brings both the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the quadrennial Inauguration Day. So is today a holiday? The answer is yes, because of the celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, which is a federal holiday each year. Inauguration day by itself is not a federal holiday. However, federal employees in the Washington, D.C. area do...
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Is there mail on MLK Day? What to know about 2025 USPS holiday schedule
Martin Luther King, Jr. is a federal holiday marked every year on the third Monday in January. The holiday will fall on Jan. 20 in 2025 and the United States Postal Service will be closed.
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Here's what's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2025
The holiday is celebrated each year on the third Monday of January, falling on Jan. 20 this year, which coincides with the presidential inauguration.
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Is mail delivered on MLK Day?: What to know about the USPS holiday schedule 2025
Martin Luther King, Jr. is a federal holiday marked every year on the third Monday in January. The holiday will fall on Jan. 20 in 2025 and the United States Postal Service will be closed, meaning mail will not be picked up or delivered. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is observed on the third Monday of January every year in…
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Rock Center tree comes down today — here is what's next for the 11-ton Norway Spruce
The lights are dimming on this year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. The 11-ton Norway Spruce received a light dusting of snow on its final day before crews bring it down to be milled and repurposed. Anyone looking to catch one final peak at the holiday spectacle has until 10 p.m. on Saturday. After that, the tree goes dark — officially…
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What is Three Kings Day? Here's what to know about the holiday
On Monday, millions across the globe are celebrating Three Kings Day, also known as “Día de los Reyes,” the Epiphany, Old Christmas and Little Christmas…but what exactly does the holiday consist of? The holiday, which is celebrated on Jan. 6, commemorates the Three Wise Men who, according to the Bible, brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to baby...
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Día de los Reyes: A festive guide to the Epiphany celebration
Three Kings Day (Día de Los Reyes), or the Feast of Epiphany, is a holiday that commemorates the day the three wise men — Melchior, Caspar, and Balthazar — arrived with gifts for baby Jesus.
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Tournament of Roses Parade 2025: Timing, route, channel, what to know
The 2025 Rose Parade is here to mark the start of the new year with a celebration of bands and floats in Pasadena, California on Wednesday. The 2025 Rose Parade will be the 136th edition of the festivities, which will see 39 rose-covered floats, 16 equestrian teams and 24 marching bands from around the globe involved. It will occur on…
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The world begins welcoming 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges
From Sydney to Mumbai to Nairobi, communities around the world began welcoming 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges.
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What is the New Year's Eve tradition Watch Night?
Watch Night is a tradition in multiracial and Black churches that dates back to the Civil War.
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What is Watch Night? The New Year's Eve tradition observed at Black churches, explained
On New Year’s Eve, when most of us will be out celebrating the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025 with parties, champagne and the ball drop, the night will also be significant to another historical reason.
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Spent too much this holiday season? Here are steps you can take to avoid a repeat next year
Avoiding overspending during the holidays requires planning ahead and budgeting, experts said. That means there are steps you can take now.
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WATCH: New Zealand and Australia kick off 2025 New Year's celebrations
Auckland was the first major city in the world to ring in the New Year, 18 hours before the ball drops in New York’s Times Square.
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Costco New Year's Eve hours 2024: How late are warehouse stores open?
If you’re looking to get some last-minute party supplies, time is limited. Costco stores will open through 6 p.m. local time on New Year’s Eve (Tuesday) before closing for New Year’s Day. Costco stores will be open until 6 p.m. local time on New Year’s Eve. Normally, the warehouse stores are open until 8:30 p.m. on weekdays. Costco stores...
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2025 financial goals: Here are 10 tips to change your relationship with money
If you’re planning to make financial resolutions for the new year, experts recommend that you start by evaluating the state of your finances in 2024. Then, set specific goals and make sure they’re attainable for your lifestyle.
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Making any New Year's resolutions? Here are some tips to help make them stick
If you’re making New Year resolutions, experts say keep them small and focused on specific goals.
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These are the most popular New Year's resolutions
Most American adults who plan to make a New Year’s resolution say they want to live a healthier lifestyle or improve their financial well-being, according to an Associated Press-NORC poll.