American holidays

Young women dancing during parade (© Albin Lohr-Jones/Pacific Press/LightRocket/Getty Images)

Ringing in the new year with Nowruz

The Persian New Year, also known as Nowruz, begins on the spring equinox. Read on to find out how it's being celebrated in the United States.
Girl looking at valentine card (© Spencer Weiner/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images)

What do Americans give their valentines?

Love is in the air! Learn which Valentine's Day tokens are most popular in the U.S., and why they're given to those held dear.
People in street with giant dragon puppet (© Katherine Frey/The Washington Post/Getty Images)

Americans celebrate the Lunar New Year [photo gallery]

Americans will celebrate the Lunar New Year with festivals, parades and visits to temples while also volunteering and preparing special food.
Man on his knees praying in temple as shaft of light comes in window (© Richard Vogel/AP)

Asian Americans mark Lunar New Year in new ways

Millions of Asian Americans will celebrate the Lunar New Year with an American spin but will still hold on to traditional values.
Children along parade route reach up to touch puppet giraffe (© Sarah Reingewirtz/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News/Getty Images)

How Americans welcome the new year [photo gallery]

All across the United States, Americans greet the new year with parties, parades and other festivities, signaling a joyful, fresh start.
Revelers celebrating in Times Square for New Year's Eve (© Craig Ruttle/AP Images)

‘Auld Lang Syne’: New year, same beloved song

As millions ring in the New Year, they'll be singing "Auld Lang Syne" during the first moments of 2022. Learn about the song's history.
Three champagne glasses filled with grapes (© Larry Crowe/AP Images)

Eat this for good luck in the new year

On New Year's Eve, many people follow traditions and fill up on dishes they hope will bring them wealth and good fortune in the upcoming year.
Horse-drawn carriage on street at night (© Matt Rourke/AP Images)

U.S. towns named for Christmas

Santa Claus, North Pole, Noel and Garland are among the Christmas-themed names of towns across the United States. Learn more about them.
Woman in headwrap and embroidered top placing candles in candleholder (© John Amis/AP Images)

Americans celebrate their African heritage during Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa, a seven-day event in the U.S. based on African festivals, is celebrated through music and dance from December 26 through January 1.