As October approaches, the world prepares for the embrace of Halloween — a holiday that traces its origins back to ancient Celtic and European traditions. Beyond the familiar jack-o'-lanterns and...

While there's nothing wrong with fireworks on the beach to kick off Memorial Day weekend, it's far from the only option that you have for festivities. In fact, there are tons of travel...

Originally a British celebration, Boxing Day has spread across the globe and picked up more than a few traditions along the way. From Africa to Australia, the day after Christmas is marked by charity,...

This post was last updated August 21, 2023. Las Posadas is a religious reenactment of the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem. Translating from the word "inns," "posadas" is used to...

At this time of year, there are plenty of opportunities to experience A Christmas Carol, whether on screen in one of many filmed versions or live onstage in productions that have become an economic mainstay...

In today's modern world, the issue of sustainability has taken center stage. Consumers are increasingly demanding more transparency about where their goods are coming from and how they are produced. These...

While most Americans associate the Christmas holiday with Santa Claus, the U.S. is not the only country in the world to use a non-religious entity as a figurehead for this time of the year. Many other places...

An average of three to four feet of snow blankets Chicago every year, so the people of the Windy City have mastered how to have fun with winter weather. Whether you like the brisk outdoors or the toasty...

Traveling can be a challenge. Traveling with children during one of the busiest travel weeks of the year can be borderline insanity. But, it doesn’t have to be. If you're wondering how to fly with kids for...

Few American traditions are as iconic as Halloween. Spooky pumpkins, quirky costumes, and jolly legions of trick-or-treaters take the streets every year in a charming display of monsters, candies, and...

So you're headed home for the holidays -- we bet you're excited! Aside from the enticing prospect of family conversations around the dinner table, watching Elf together throughout the holiday season, the...

This post was last updated June 28, 2023. New York City -- a booming metropolis known for skyscrapers, thin-crust pizza, and pushy pedestrians. But in the winter, the city transforms into a winter...

This post was updated on October 22, 2023. Traveling for Thanksgiving is a rite of passage for millions of Americans. Whether heading back to the hometown or heading off to meet family, traveling during the...

While you may think summer is the best time to visit your favorite amusement parks, a number of parks across the U.S. will make you to think that winter is better. From the small to the big, many theme parks...