With Christmas less than a week away, many people
worldwide are getting into the festive spirit. For
those living in the United States, this means baking
and decorating Christmas cookies, buying gifts for
loved ones, and binge-watching holiday classics like
Elf and Home Alone.
Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, celebrates
the victory of good over evil. The eight-day
observance is a festive event with many fun
traditions. Though the date of the annual holiday
varies, it always falls sometime between late
November and December. In 2023, Hanukkah will be
marked from sundown on December 7th to sundo...
On November 7, 2023, the European Space Agency
(ESA) released the first images from its deep space
telescope, Euclid. The stunning full-color photos offer
the clearest views of our cosmos yet. They are part
of the telescope's six-year mission to create an
extensive 3D map of the Universe around us.
Scientists hope it will help solve the mysteries of d...
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the major
holidays observed by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some
Buddhists. The celebration, which dates back over
2,500 years, is a time of joy, unity, and spiritual
reflection. While the dates vary annually based on
the Hindu lunar calendar, Diwali usually occurs in
October or November. This year, the festival will be...
Every November, the United States pays tribute to
the vibrant and diverse cultures of its Indigenous
peoples. Native American Heritage Month was
officially established in 1990. It is a time to
recognize and honor the history, heritage, and
contributions of Native Americans, Alaska Natives,
Native Hawaiians, and several Island communities.
Halloween, celebrated annually on October 31st, is
filled with eerie costumes, spooky decorations, and
sweet treats. While the holiday has evolved into a
festive, commercial occasion, its roots run deep in
history. Let's explore the origins of Halloween and
some of the fun customs associated with it.
In case you missed it, October 14, 2023, was
National Chess Day. The board game was once
considered the realm of the so-called "intelligent" or
"nerdy" community. However, over the past few
years, chess has become a "cool" sport that can be
played by people of all ages and skill levels.
Fall stargazing is about to get even more exciting.
On October 14, 2023, the Moon will partially block
the Sun, turning it into a stunning "ring of fire." The
annular — Latin for ring-shaped — solar eclipse will
be visible within a roughly 125-mile-wide (201 km)
path from Oregon to Texas. The last time the US
witnessed an annular eclipse was on May 20, 2012...
Columbus Day is celebrated annually on the second
Monday of October. It marks Christopher Columbus's
arrival to the Americas. However, the US federal
holiday, which will be observed on October 9 this
year, has always been controversial.
