What's open and closed on July 4th
Nonessential government offices and buildings, the post office and banks will be closed Monday, but most major retailers will stay open.
holidays
How to properly celebrate Juneteenth in the age of commercialization
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman, editor of the Black Agenda, about celebrating Juneteenth without misappropriating the holiday.
Mother's Day can be painful. These strategies might help
Mother's Day can be a painful time, especially for people living with loss. Author Rebecca Soffer shares ideas for how to care for yourself or loved ones on a difficult day.
Novant Health expert talks managing grief during the holidays
For those who lost loved ones this year, the holidays can be especially tough.
Former slaves brought Thanksgiving to Liberia — and rebooted it
It's definitely not a turkey day. Jollof rice is more like it. It's questioned as a holiday because of its American origins. And the way Liberians do celebrate holds lessons for the U.S.
Conversation tips for a happier holiday
This holiday season as families gather, the list of potentially heated dinnertime conversation topics is a long one.
Why Christmas trees may be harder to find this year (and what you can do about it)
Christmas trees may be in short supply this season due to supply chain issues and extreme weather events. But it's still worth holding out hope for a Christmas miracle.
Why We Celebrate Labor Day And Other Facts About The Holiday You Might Not Know
Where did this three-day-weekend come from anyway?
This School District Erased All Holiday Names After Dropping Columbus Day
Some institutions have dropped the name Columbus Day or switched to celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day. One New Jersey school district came up with a new solution: eliminate all holiday names.
