Holidays

Your Weekend Across America: Events for Singles, Couples, and Families A Festive December Weekend From Coast to Coast The first full weekend of December brings a wave of energy across

A Three-Day Harvest Gathering, Not “Thanksgiving” The event we now call the “First Thanksgiving” was a three-day harvest celebration in the fall of 1621 shared by the Plymouth colonists and

A Thanksgiving Tapestry: Stories That Bring Us Back, Year After Year A Season for Gratitude, Laughter, and Family Traditions Thanksgiving has a way of bringing memories back to the surface—some

A Season for Reflection Thanksgiving invites us to pause: to breathe, to gather, and to look around at what truly matters. For me, this season carries a deeper meaning as

Honoring Michigan Service Members Spending the Holiday Abroad As families across Michigan gather around their Thanksgiving tables, Governor Gretchen Whitmer made a point to ensure that those unable to be

Why Sharing Meals Matters For HappinessNew data from the World Happiness Report 2025 suggests something simple but powerful: how often we share meals with other people is closely tied to

A Holiday That Still Means Something As Thanksgiving arrives this Thursday, I’ve found myself thinking less about the menu and more about the meaning. The holiday rush has a way

A Timeless Duet for the Holidays Two powerhouse voices from different corners of the music world—legendary country artist Larry Gatlin and jazz vocalist Jaimee Paul—have joined forces to deliver a

A National Call to Remember and Honor As the holiday season approaches, Wreaths Across America is once again inviting Americans to come together in gratitude and remembrance. On Saturday, December

As October draws to a close, the United States comes alive with glowing pumpkins, swirling costumes, chilly evening breezes, and a shared spirit of playful mystery. Halloween weekend isn’t simply