so some people who didn't get the news still celebrated as though the new year's date had remained the same. This made them ...

Thursday, March 20, 2025, marks the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, a holiday that's been celebrated for several millenniums, according to the University of Massachusettes. Nowruz, which means “new day” ...

As fun as the holiday season is from October through December, it also brings mental health struggles for many. And now with the new year, you might find yourself feeling down or sad over ...

Thailand’s Songkran festival, famous for its massive water fights, offers the perfect mix of tradition and fun. Here’s what ...

The city council this week formally asked Mayor Tom Koch to enforce an order the body passed unanimously last May to close public schools on Lunar New Year, the central holiday in many Asian cultures.

While it is widely believed that April Fools' Day may have roots back in ancient Rome or Britain, clear references to the April tradition do not appear until the late Middle Ages, according to Stephen ...

While rest of the cities might observe a closure today, it's important to note that banks in Bhopal, Kohima, New Delhi, ...

Here’s what to know about one of world’s oldest holidays: In the lead-up to the new year, Nowruz celebrants thoroughly clean their homes. Mr. Hedayati likened it to spring cleaning.

In regards to other major holidays, Target will again shutter its doors on Thanksgiving and Christmas, as it has done in ...

The Cambodian New Year is just a week away and here in Des Moines communities gathered to celebrate and learn. The Cambodian ...