Calendar

Plus, what does the "D" in D-Day Stand For?

Long-Blooming Perennials for Constant Color in Your Garden

How and Why We Celebrate the New Year

...And Why Was He Important?

June Birthstone Colors, Meanings, History, and Symbolism

Season Start and End Dates for Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter in 2026

Everything You Should Know About June!

All About the Rose and the Honeysuckle and Their Meanings

Our Favorite Classic Summer Recipes

How to Properly Display the American Flag

Memorial Day Facts, Traditions, Meaning, and More

St. Nicholas Day Traditions, History, and More

Celebrate the Halfway Point to Summer on May 1

10 Fun and Creative Ways to Celebrate Mom

How Mother’s Day Became a Holiday

Everything You Should Know About May!

Meaning, Symbolism, and History of the Emerald

All about Lily-of-the-Valley and Hawthorn and their meanings

A brief history of Cinco de Mayo and how it is celebrated

When to Plant Using Nature's Cues

Meaning, Symbolism, and History of Turquoise, Tanzanite, and Zircon

10 Earth Day Activities and Ideas

Learn the History Behind Arbor Day—and Plant a Tree!

What is Diwali?

What Happened Today in History?

Discover the first Christmas card, stamp, tree, Santa Claus, and more festive “firsts” that shaped the holiday we know today.

When Is Daylight Saving? The Facts and History of DST

Thanksgiving Foods Then and Now: Pilgrim Meals vs Modern Traditions

Learn the History and Meaning Behind Veterans Day

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Black Friday

Explore the origins, meaning, and famous moments tied to this infamous Roman date.

Change in the Firmament

Find Out What Day of the Week Any Date Lands On

How is Easter Determined? A Holiday Set By The Moon

From Lambs to Lilies, Find Out Where These Easter Symbols Came From

Coloring Eggs With Beets, Onion Skins, Spices, and More

Everything You Should Know About the Month of April!

Learn About the History of Passover and Its Traditions

All About the Daisy and the Sweet Pea and Their Meanings

The Curious Link Between Easter, the Equinox, and the Moon

Humor and History Behind April Fools’ Day

Classic Easter Desserts

A Solemn Day Set by the Calendar and the Moon

Common Spring-Flowering Ephemerals

Where fiddleheads grow, what they taste like, and recipes

Explore the eight seasonal festivals of the ancient Celtic calendar—from Samhain and Beltane to the solstices and equinoxes

A Holiday for Flowers? Why Not!

Early Spring Gardening Tasks and Tips

What are some good April Fools’ Day pranks?

Days of the Week Names: Let's Talk About Sunday-Saturday

A Halloween Full Moon May Be Spookier Than You Think!

Important dates, seasonal signs, gardening advice, and folklore for the month of March.

Why Do We Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?

Pi Day is March 14, 2026!

First Signs of Spring for Nature Lovers

Why Americans still change the clocks twice a year and the push to end DST

Early Spring Flowers for Pollinators: Bulbs That Bloom Through the Snow

Discover the meaning, symbolism, history, and origins of aquamarine and bloodstone—March’s two powerful birthstones.

All About the Daffodil and its Meanings and Symbolism

Learn the History Behind this Traditional Feast Day

What are Ember Days? When are Ember Days?

When Is Maple Syrup Made? Tapping Trees, Sap Ratios & Grades Explained

Everything You Need to Know About November!

How Many Days Are in February?

Everything You Need to Know About September

All About August, the 8th Month of the Year

Everything You Should Know About July!

What Does Each Flower Symbolize?

Find your birthstone, explore its powers, and uncover fascinating folklore for every month.

Calculate How Many Working Days–Without U.S. Holidays or Weekends

The meaning, dates, and traditions of Lent

The Meaning and Traditions of Ramadan

What Is the Lunar New Year? What is a Chinese Zodiac Sign?

Presidents’ Day History, Folklore, and More

The Darker Origins of this Holiday

From Norse gods to horror movies, here’s why this day gets such a bad rap

Birth Flowers by Month

Plus, learn about the origins of this ancient holiday

When Does Hanukkah Start and More Facts about Chanukah

Garden Tips and Tricks for the Early Summer Garden

There are two birth flowers in February!

DIY Pumpkin Centerpieces and Decorations for Fall

Garden Cleanup for Spring

A History of the Almanac Genre

Sadie Hawkins Day History and Facts

Discover Why Barns Are Red and How Their Designs Evolved Over Time

How a Back-of-an Envelope Inspiration Became an Anthem

The Meaning of Boxing Day: History, St. Stephen’s Day, and Modern Celebrations

Discover Christmas Traditions, Folklore, Recipes, and More

The Origins, Meaning, and Traditions of Kwanzaa

The Color, Meaning, and History of Amethyst

Why winter is cold if the Earth is closer to the Sun

From antifreeze sugars to sleeping roots, discover nature’s winter survival strategies.

How to Identify Winter Garden Visitors and Coexist With Deer

Are You Cold? 9 Practical Tips for Staying Warm