Holidays

Let’s summon the spirits. Reformed goths, Donner party animals, and weekend witches alike can find something to love about Halloween—putting on a mask is often the best way to express yourself. Whether your style is Haunting of Hill […]

As the air becomes crisp and the leaves turn from bright green to burnt orange, we prepare for a holiday unlike any other—Halloween. Candy corn, carved pumpkins, haunted house decor—it’s these little details that get us in the […]

Everyone with a late-October birthday understands the struggle: do you throw a birthday party, or do you throw a Halloween party? Having a Halloween-adjacent birthday doesn’t mean you have to choose one or the other. Celebrate both with […]

For Hindus all around the world, Diwali (Divali or Deepavali) is the biggest festival on the calendar each year. During the days leading up to Diwali, friends, and coworkers exchange gifts of dry fruits, sweets, and precious metals. […]

Leaves are turning red, pumpkins are turning orange, and the days are getting shorter. Autumn is here, which also means Halloween is right around the corner. Time to start planning the best Halloween party ever. But just because […]

Celebrating Halloween with kids can be a real treat, as long as you know all the best tricks! From coming up with original ideas for spooky craft activities to decorating your house so that it feels festive, but […]

Tricks, treats, and goblins abound—sounds like it’s time for a Halloween party! Whether you’re planning a spooky shindig on the weekend before October 31st or hosting on All Hallow’s Eve itself, you’ll want your guests to know exactly […]

The nights are getting longer, and the smell of pumpkin spice permeates the air. That means Halloween party season is around the corner. As the host, it’s your time to create a fun, spooky atmosphere for all your […]

Diwali literally means “rows of lights,” which is why many celebrants plan a party to light up the night and promote the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. If you’re hosting a celebration this year, […]

As another year of the Hebrew calendar comes to a close, it’s time to look back and reflect. Rosh Hashanah, also known as the Jewish New Year, brings with it the opportunity to count your blessings and improve […]

The Founding Fathers may not have imagined Independence Day as the fireworks-viewing, burger-grilling, beverage-filled occasion we celebrate today—but they probably would have enjoyed it just the same. Ring in America’s birthday this year with a 4th of July […]

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 […]

Teachers deserve to be acknowledged for the time and effort they put into educating their students. At its core, a thoughtful teacher appreciation message is a genuine compliment.  Though it’s easy to give compliments to friends and family […]

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 […]

Funny dads, thoughtful fathers-in-law, helpful stepdads, diligent grandpas—every great father figure in your life deserves some attention this Father’s Day. Send them a heartfelt message (or a golf pun, if that’s more rela-TEE-ble) in one of our Dad-approved […]

Branch out this Father’s Day and make it an opportunity to celebrate your dad’s influence in your life. In addition to sending a card or giving a gift, plan an activity doing Dad’s favorite things or trying something […]