Leap Year 2024: What is Bachelor's Day?
Ireland’s leap year tradition of Bachelor’s Day dates back to the 5th century.
Leap year 2024: Switching from the Julian calendar to Gregorian
In honor of Leap Day, this read is for the history nerds. Ever wonder how America caught our calendar up with the rest of the world? In September 1752, we skipped over 11 days.
Leap Day history: Things that happened on Feb. 29
Without a Feb. 29 about every four years (but not quite), the seasons wouldn't align with when farmers plant - and chaos would ensue. Here are some interesting things that have happened on Feb. 29.
Presidents Day 2024: Holiday trivia and fun facts about Washington's Birthday
Presidents Day is an informal term for the actual holiday we celebrate every year: Washington’s Birthday.
Why did George Washington have two birthdays?
A fun fact about George Washington is that the first president has “two birthdays" because of the way that time was kept for the first 20 years of his life.
Valentine's Day surprise: Man scores $1M lottery win from mom's gift
Matthew Broadley from Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, scored a massive $1 million jackpot thanks to a Valentine's Day gift from his mother.
Farmington Hills couple married 67 years give advice: 'Hug, kiss, love'
“Hug, kiss, love," said Heather Siegel. “Can't ask for more than that."
Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday collide: When love meets Lent
Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year – a day of indulgence meeting a day of abstaining.
Valentine's Day fundraiser: Detroit animal rescue will write your ex's name on a dog poop bag for a donation
Rebel Dogs Detroit is letting donors sponsor a poo bag for Valentine's Day. For a $10 donation, the animal rescue will write your ex's name on a dog poop bag that will be used.
Lunar New Year 2024: The year of the wood dragon
Lunar New Year 2024 is the year of the wood dragon.
Sweethearts candy: History of the classic conversation hearts
Sweethearts candy — love ‘em or hate ‘em — are a staple on Valentine’s Day. Their origin dates back to a pharmacist in the 1800s.
Valentine's Day popup bar featuring festive drinks opens in Royal Oak
Grab a themed drink and enjoy Valentine's Day with your love or friends at Royal Oak's newest popup bar, Cupid's Hideaway.
Motown celebrates MLK Day with poetry workshops
Celebrated every year on the third Monday in January – this year MLK Day falls on the civil rights icon's birthday, Jan. 15.
Here are 5 things to know about MLK Jr. and the legacy of the civil rights icon
Dive into the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement. Explore his journey from challenging segregation to advocating for justice and equality.
What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024
As the nation celebrates the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., these are the places that are open and closed in your area on Jan. 15.
New Year’s NOW: Watch live coverage from around the world to ring in 2024
This New Year’s Eve, LiveNOW from FOX will take you from continent to continent as the world rings in the new year.
Watch Night service: How the tradition for Black Americans has evolved since 1862
Watch Night services, which date back to the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, are still observed on New Year's Eve at many multiracial and predominately Black churches in the US.
What's open and closed on New Year's Day 2024
Say goodbye to 2023, and hello to 2024! New Year’s Day is on a Monday this year, and many grocery stores and offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.
New Year's Eve things to do in Metro Detroit
Still need New Year's Eve plans? Say goodbye to 2023 and welcome 2024 at the Metro Detroit celebrations. From family-friendly midday events to balls and more, there's something for everyone to do.
23 feel-good, heartwarming things that happened in 2023
From awe-inspiring, world-record feats to incredible acts of kindness, there’s no shortage of joy to be found in 2023.