Millions of people are spending time to shop for presents for Mother's Day, which is Sunday.
Most shoppers overlook that most mothers would rather have the presence of their children instead of the presents. Many of us don't live close to our parents, so it may take a phone call to provide that presence.
Father's Day began in the early 20th century to complement Mother's Day in celebrating fatherhood and parenting by men, and to honor and commemorate fathers and forefathers. It is celebrated on a variety of dates worldwide, and typically involves gift-giving to fathers and family-oriented activities.
At Thanksgiving the nation gives thanks to God for the harvest and expresses gratitude for freedom, family and good fortune.
It's Labor Day, the one day set aside to honor working people.
On Father's Day, men just don't get the same level of respect and attention bestowed on mothers around the world.
t the top Halloween destinations, you can be frightened out of your wits in one of America's most notorious prisons. If that sound's too frightful, then you can travel to a bed and breakfast to sleep with a ghost.
Thanksgiving began as a religious observance recognizing that Pilgrims survived until the first harvest.
Today it's largely a secular holiday filled with family visits, food and football.
There is no shortage of blood-chillers this Halloween. That mysterious creaking emanating from the shadows. Hockey-masked killers and otherworldly marauders. The stock market. Halloween Horror Nights.
To kick off the Halloween season, Hauntworld Magazine, the haunt industry's trade publication, announced its list of the top 13 professional haunted attractions. These attractions are being recognized for their attention to detail, high-quality special effects, and scare factor.
Hysterical or historical, ghostly spirits enjoy America's B&Bs, just like living guests. BedandBreakfast.com, the largest online B&B directory and reservation network worldwide, has compiled a list of B&Bs and inns where ghost-seekers will enjoy potentially close encounters with the other world.
