Pi Day is celebrated annually on March 14, because its numerical date aligns with the first three digits of the mathematical constant π, 3.14. And in some places, particularly Massachusetts colleges, ...

The Jewish holiday of Purim, celebrated March 13-14, is considered holier than Yom Kippur, yet it’s a story of survival where ...

Purim, or the Feast of Lots, is a Biblical Jewish festival known for extravagant costumes, the exchanging of gift baskets, ...

The pervasive culture of cynicism encourages us to lower our expectations, to view optimism with suspicion, and to label ...

The Muslim holiday of Ramadan starts tonight, Feb. 28, and lasts until March 29. The monthlong observance of Ramadan is a ...

Binghamton goes all out with St. Patrick's Day celebrations, but have you ever wondered why it's celebrated? Here's why, plus ...

Pulaski Day will be observed on Monday, March 3. Chicago and Cook County government offices and courts will be closed.