Today, the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its declaration of independence from Great Britain. Parades, picnics, and fireworks displays are held across the country to mark the occasion. Why is this day so special to Americans? What really happened 250 years ago and remains…
Disney has announced its "Disney Celebrates America" program to commemorate the United States' 250th anniversary. The celebration includes a series of special events, including a concert in Nashville, unique programs at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, and a two-hour primetime television special.
When it comes to the best places to celebrate New Year's, New York City or Las Vegas often come to mind. These are where the biggest celebrations take place. But the US offers many other excellent places to celebrate New Year's, from amusement parks and islands...
On May 4th, fans of the legendary space saga have a real holiday - Star Wars Day. Ten interesting facts about these paintings were collected by Tochka. The importance of Star Wars in modern mass culture is difficult to overestimate. Over the years, films, books, and video games have created an entire subculture...
From April 12 to 20, all Jews around the world celebrate the holiday of Passover. What kind of holiday is this, where does the name come from, how the traditions originated, and how does it differ from Easter, the UJew publication explained. The name of the holiday Translated from Hebrew, this word literally means…
The festive season has already begun, and it's time to think about what kind of Christmas tree you will decorate this year: live or artificial. Very often people prioritize the impact on the environment. As it turns out, this is often the wrong focus. There are responsible ways to use…
On October 9, Columbus Day is celebrated in the United States. But more states and cities are celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day instead, USAToday reports. “On Indigenous Peoples' Day, we honor the sovereignty, resilience and tremendous contributions that Native Americans have made to the world. And we…
Putin approved a law according to which Russia will officially celebrate the annexation of Ukrainian territories. The “holiday” was set for September 30th. It was on this day in 2022 that the President of the Russian Federation signed an agreement on “annexation” with the heads of pro-Russian administrations of the occupied territories, Meduza reports. Then…
Almost everyone in the United States of America looks forward to the 4th of July - Independence Day, because they know there is an excuse for a big party with a huge dose of patriotism, reports Marca. Modern Americans often refer to the holiday simply as the “Fourth of July.” On this day not...
On January 16, the United States honors the most prominent figure in the civil rights movement, Martin Luther King Jr. His family and activists fought hard to win the national holiday in 1983, and it has been celebrated on the third Monday in January ever since, according to the Washington Post. It…