Easter 2024: Why is holiday so early this year?
Each year, Easter is celebrated on a different day – and this year it’s coming a little early.
Spring 2024 starts Tuesday: What to know about the vernal equinox
The spring equinox is almost here. In the U.S., get ready for earlier sunrises and later sunsets until the summer solstice in June.
St. Patrick's Day 2024: Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit
Green beer, Guinness, corned beef - it's St. Patrick's Day weekend! Here are things to do in Metro Detroit in celebration of the holiday:
St. Patrick's Day Tow To Go: AAA offers free service to get you home this weekend
AAA will offer its Tow To Go service to get people home this St. Patrick's Day Weekend.
It's Always Sunny-inspired St. Patrick's Day popup bar opens in Royal Oak
Get into the St. Patrick's Day spirit at a Royal Oak popup bar inspired by the popular TV show “It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia."
Krispy Kreme free doughnut: Chain unveils 4 new flavors for St. Patrick's Day 2024
Krispy Kreme has free doughnuts in honor of St. Patrick’s Day 2024. Here’s how to score the green treat, as well as a look at some of its new festive flavors.
Leap Day baby born to mother also born on a Leap Day
"This is probably the best birthday I’ve had in memory, and she is the most precious birthday gift I could imagine."
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.