America today celebrates Juneteenth, a commemoration both of the horrors of the nation’s original sin, slavery, and of its end. The holiday traces to victorious Union Gen. Gordon Granger’s ...
On Wednesday, Americans will celebrate Juneteenth, marking the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free. For generations, Black Americans have recognized the ...
The summer solstice is upon us and the longest day of the year offers endless opportunity to honor the sun. NY Post photo composite Merry Midsummer, my babies! The longest day of the year is upon ...
As the length of the day reaches its maximum, Europe is preparing to mark midsummer. Here are the best places to join in with the revelries. Midsummer, also known as the summer solstice, is ...
Flag Day is this Friday, but why is it celebrated on June 14? Since 1777, the American flag has represented freedom and unity for Americans and millions of others. Flag Day allows us to celebrate ...
About three weeks before Americans celebrate the Fourth of July comes another opportunity to pay respect to the country’s history. Flag Day celebrates the history of the U.S. flag annually on ...
The summer solstice is coming Thursday, and people around the world will be celebrating the longest day of the year by watching the sunrise at places like Stonehenge. But if a trip to England isn ...
According to a National Retail Federation report, Americans are expected to spend $22.4 billion on Father’s Day. This is the second-highest spending amount after last year’s record of $22.9 ...