THE YEAR
New Year's Eve
The ball drop in Times Square. Champagne toasts, resolutions, and the global reset button.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Honoring the civil rights leader with marches, speeches, and community service.
The Super Bowl
The de facto national holiday of television. Commercials, halftime shows, and casual gambling.
Valentine's Day
A celebration of romance and commercialism. Red roses, chocolate boxes, and dinner reservations.
St. Patrick's Day
All things green and Irish for a day. Parades, shamrocks, and plenty of Guinness.
The First Day of Spring
Blossoms, longer days, and the promise of warmer weather ahead.
Easter / Spring
Pastel colors, egg hunts, and the symbolic awakening of the earth after winter.
Mother's Day
Brunches, flowers, and heartfelt (or last-minute) gifts to honor moms everywhere.
Memorial Day
The unofficial start of summer. Barbecues, pool openings, and remembrance.
Pride Month
Celebrating LGBTQ+ culture, history, and rights with parades, parties, and activism.
Father's Day
Grilling, gadgets, and the occasional tie. A day to appreciate dads and father figures.
Juneteenth
Commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.
The First Day of Summer
Long days, beach trips, and the official start of the sunny season.
Independence Day
Fireworks, hot dogs, and peak Americana. The height of the summer season.
Labor Day
Marking the end of summer with barbecues, parades, and a nod to workers' rights.
Back to School
Shopping for supplies, new clothes, and the bittersweet end of summer vacation.
The First Day of Autumn
Crisp air, falling leaves, and the start of sweater weather.
Indigenous Peoples' Day
Honoring Native American history and culture as an alternative to Columbus Day.
Halloween
The spookiest night of the year. Costumes, candy corn, and the thinning of the veil.
Thanksgiving
Feasting, football, and family tension. The Macy's Parade and the prelude to shopping madness.
Black Friday
The retail frenzy kicks off the holiday shopping season with doorbusters and long lines.
The First Day of Winter
The shortest day of the year. Cozy fires, early nights, and the official start of winter.
The Holiday Season
Lights, trees, and gift-giving. A month-long cultural phenomenon encompassing Xmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.
New Year's Eve
Ringing in the new year with celebrations, resolutions, and fireworks.