Valentine's Day 2022 by the numbers: Fun facts about the popular holiday
Here are some by-the-numbers fun facts about Valentine’s Day as the popular holiday approaches quickly in 2022.
Lunar New Year: Celebrations for the Year of the Tiger bring hope
People across Asia prepared Monday for muted Lunar New Year celebrations amid concerns over the coronavirus and virulent omicron variant.
Companies allow people to opt-out of Valentine’s Day emails
As interest in celebrating Valentine’s Day gradually declines, companies are giving consumers a chance to opt-out of those marketing emails that seem to bombard your inbox any time a holiday approaches.
How to send Valentines to kids in hospitals, nursing home residents and more
Consider spreading Valentine’s Day cheer to children’s hospitals, nursing home and shelter residents.
New Peeps flavors introduced ahead of Easter holiday
New flavors of Peeps are coming to sweeten up your spring. The 2022 versions of the popular marshmallow treats include coffee-flavored chicks dipped in chocolate and oozing caramel.
Sweethearts candies roll out new theme for Valentine's Day: Words of encouragement
Sweethearts will roll out new messages this year such as “WAY 2 GO,” “CRUSH IT” AND “HIGH FIVE.”
‘A Christmas Story’ sequel in the works with original ‘Ralphie,’ Peter Billingsley
Legendary and Warner Bros. have closed in a deal for Peter Billingsley, the former child star from the 1983 movie.
Reese’s unveils pink miniature cups for Valentine’s Day
Reese’s has unveiled for a limited time, pink miniature cups to show the ones you love how special they truly are on Valentine’s Day.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day marked in New York
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday honoring King's tireless efforts against racial discrimination and segregation. The holiday has also become known as a day of service to encourage Americans to participate in activities that give back to the community.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022: US events honor civil rights leader
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is being honored on Monday with an annual service in Atlanta, as well as many other parades, marches and volunteer opportunities throughout the U.S.
MLK Day 2022: What's open and closed on Monday
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, schools, banks, and government agencies are closed Monday.
Retail sales drop 1.9% in December following early holiday rush
Americans sharply cut their spending in December after a burst of early spending in the fall that helped bolster the holiday season.
MLK Day Timeline: How the Martin Luther King Jr. birthday became a holiday
Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday was finally approved as a federal holiday in 1983, but it would be almost two decades before all 50 states made it a state government holiday.
Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays
The National Christmas Tree Association is offering tips on how to get rid of your real Christmas tree without burning it or throwing it in the trash.
Pope Francis starts new year with call to protect women, focus on the good
Pope Francis has used his New Year's Day appearances to encourage people to focus on the good which unites them and to decry violence against women.
Happy New Year! NYC ushers in 2022 with Times Square ball drop
A scaled-back crowd will embrace the new year — and bid good riddance to another pandemic-marred 12 months — at the annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.
New Year’s Day: Which stores, restaurants will be closed?
Many grocery stores, drug stores, gas stations and restaurants will have limited hours on New Year’s Day, and some businesses will even be closed.
New Year's Eve: Omicron mutes celebrations as many hope for better 2022
New Year's Eve celebrations were muted or canceled in many places around the world for the second straight year due to a surge of COVID-19 infections.
Pork and sauerkraut, hoppin' John on New Year's: History of lucky food traditions
Pork and sauerkraut, hoppin’ John and 12 lucky grapes: Here’s a look at the history behind six New Year’s food traditions and what they symbolize.
LL Cool J's NYE performance canceled after rapper tests positive for COVID-19
Actor and Grammy Award-winning rapper LL Cool J has tested positive for COVID-19 and has canceled his upcoming New Year’s Eve appearance.