This video is a lesson about the history and traditions of Thanksgiving in the United States. It covers topics such as the voyage of the Mayflower, the help provided by Native Americans, the first Thanksgiving feast, the establishment of...

October 11, 2017 is National Fossil Day! Kallie Moore, the collections manager at UM’s Paleontology Center, talks to Hank today about why fossils are important, and how you can get involved in this national holiday! (Psst. at 12:20,...

Did you know Martin Luther King Jr Day wasn't celebrated in all 50 states until 2000? And that in order to create the holiday honoring the civil rights leader we needed help from Stevie Wonder and the National Football League. Why was...

Today is Juneteenth, the annual celebration of the date when slaves were first freed in Texas and a symbolic moment in the anti-slavery movement. In this video we explain the celebration and why Biden made it a new federal holiday.

Learn about the history of Thanksgiving, from the first Thanksgiving at Plymouth to the establishment of a national holiday thanks to Sarah Josepha Hale.

Annette Gordon-Reed, the Carl M. Loeb University Professor at Harvard, is a historian and author of On Juneteenth, a blend of memoir and history. In the book, she explores her family's deep roots in Texas, dating back to the 1820s and...

This video explores the later years of Coretta Scott King’s life, highlighting her efforts to preserve her husband's legacy and continue their shared fight for civil rights. From leading marches to founding the Martin Luther King Jr....

Thanksgiving in the United States is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November each year. But why? You probably know the story about the Mayflower and the Pilgrims, but how did a harvest feast in 1621 turn into a modern national...

The Acadia National Park community wishes you and yours a safe and joyous holiday season.

Learn about the origins of Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday dedicated to honoring George Washington and all U.S. Presidents.

Wondering how to be "green" and leave behind the smallest environmental footprint during the holidays? Listen to some tips from from the environmental packaging company Ecovative Design on how you can make your home more sustainable...

Looking to buy "greener" gifts for the holidays? Psychologist Leaf Van Boven gives tips on how to buy "green" gifts for your loved ones this holiday season.

As a result of Brexit Brits may lose their free movement throughout the EU. This means that Brits will likely have to start applying for visas and paying fees to visit Europe. However, the impact of Brexit on your holidays goes further...

Dr. Forrester explains that countries around the world are comprised of people with similar ideas and backgrounds. They often speak the same language and celebrate the same holidays.

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The ancient Japanese sport of sumo is in well-documented crisis. Years of controversy and scandal have hurt the sport's ability to attract new talent. But new energy is brewing in Tokyo's Ryōgoku district, where the sport is slowly...

Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, was born in a log cabin in Kentucky and largely self-educated. His early experiences witnessing the horrors of slavery profoundly shaped his views, leading to a political career...

1621 - Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag natives share an autumn harvest feast; this is believed to be the first Thanksgiving in the colonies. Despite objections, George Washington issues a thanksgiving proclamation to celebrate American...

1621 - Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag natives share an autumn harvest feast; this is believed to be the first Thanksgiving in the colonies. Despite objections, George Washington issues a thanksgiving proclamation to celebrate American...

Learn about the history of Memorial Day. From the many Decoration Days held after the Civil War until it later became a national holiday.

We find Miss Palomine standing on the mall in Washington, DC She tells the story of how the British once ruled America. She explains that the Declaration of Independence was signed on the 4th of July. That’s the day America first became...

Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom and a powerful moment in American history. On June 19, 1865, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, enslaved people in Texas finally learned they were free. That day became known as...

What does the Thanksgiving holiday celebrate? Learn about the first encounter between the Pilgrims and Native Americans in 1621, their surprising relationship, and the reason a United States president created a holiday in honor of it. ➡...

St. Patrick's Day has been celebrated for centuries. But what are the holiday's origins, and who exactly was St. Patrick? Learn about the patron saint of Ireland, why St. Patrick's Day is associated with four-leafed clovers, and how the...