Holidays

Is artistic ability genetic? Considering artists Katharine Barnwell and Happy Menocal, it certainly seems that way! The mother-daughter duo, based in Bedford, New York, both have a way with a paintbrush. And though their styles are notably different—Happy […]

Any day is a good day to tell your mom what she means to you, and Mother’s Day is an extra special time to acknowledge and appreciate the mother figures in your life.  You don’t need an excuse […]

Mother’s Day is a day reserved for Mom—or your grandma, stepmom, mother-in-law, the mother of your children, or any other maternal figure in your life. Whomever you’re celebrating this May, show how much you appreciate her with the […]

After a month of fasting and spiritual reflection, everyone looks forward to the joyful celebrations that Eid-al-Fitr brings. It truly is a festival of good deeds, gratitude, and joy, and is celebrated best with lively social gatherings. That […]

Play, laughter, and love are the essence of Holi, the Indian festival that marks the end of the dark and dreary winter and welcomes the bursting colors of spring. Each year, Holi kicks off the beginning of the […]

From colorful eggs, rich chocolate, fresh flowers, and savory ham, the history and traditions of Easter make this holiday much more than a simple spring get-together. Whether you spend Easter in church or at a backyard BBQ—or both!—we’ve […]

Mother’s Day is for honoring the moms in your life—all of them! Whether you need a Mother’s Day card for your mom, your bonus mom, your mother-in-law, your wife, or the best pet mom you know, we’ve got […]

The perfect Christmas card is heartwarming, inspirational, and uplifting—right? Not necessarily. If you and your loved ones tend to roll your eyes at all that mushy stuff, sentimental Christmas cards probably aren’t for you. That’s when it’s time […]

The last few months of the year have a well-documented habit of absolutely flying by. One minute December is months away, and the next, Thanksgiving’s but a memory. Before you know it, you might be feeling like it’s […]

When it comes to manners and etiquette, one name in particular comes to mind: Emily Post. Originally published in 1922 (with updates every five years), Post’s book “Etiquette” covers everything from proper handshakes to cutlery placement, and has […]

Welcome back to Party People, our new series about how to plan, throw, and attend parties properly—as told by folk who know how to get down like it’s their job (and for some, it actually is). From entertaining […]

The holidays are truly a special part of the year—save the best for last, right? It’s a time for goofy holiday sweaters, fun with loved ones, and savoring the flavors of the season. Whether your holidays are marked […]

In Judaism, Hanukkah is known as the Festival of Lights. Hanukkah begins on the 25th day of the Hebrew month Kislev. This typically places the holiday sometime between November and December in the Gregorian calendar. During this eight-day-long […]

It’s almost that sweet spot of summer when the air is filled with the smell of barbecues and the sounds of ice cream truck jingles. Your freezer is stocked with popsicles, the neighbor’s front porch is sporting patriotic […]

It’s nearly here! The date for the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort has been set for Saturday, 6th May 2023, and the bonus Coronation bank holiday (on Monday, 8th May) means […]

On January 1, 1863, Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, but this life-changing news came late to those living in Texas. On June 19, 1865, Union Army Major General Gordon Granger delivered the news of liberation to enslaved […]