One of the earliest mentions of New Year's resolutions appeared in a Boston newspaper in 1813. But the practice itself can be traced back to the Babylonians.
Christmastime is full of joy, sure, but also full of bittersweetness from nostalgia and loss. NPR's Scott Simon details a holiday encounter in his kitchen with a wise man in a red suit.
Christmas is less than a week away, and many are waiting for packages to be delivered. The timing is critical, as the U.S. Postal Service has faced widely reported delays and service failures in Georgia throughout 2024.
In Salzburg, Austria, Christmas involves both St. Nick and Krampus, a mythological punisher with roots stretching back to late antiquity and many fans in the present-day Central Alps.
Gov. Brian Kemp, first lady Marty Kemp, and their daughter Amy Porter Kemp lit the Georgia Capitol's Christmas tree Monday, kicking off the holiday season at the capitol.
The holiday season is full of traditions and we all celebrate them a bit differently. NPR wants to your most unique holiday traditions. What makes celebrating this time of year feel special for you?
Millions of Americans are planning to travel in the coming days. Here's what a potential government shutdown could mean for flying, driving and more — and what you can do to prepare.
Thanksgiving Day kicks off a wave of volunteers stirred by the holiday spirit, but those in charge of local charities say they'd rather have that help at other times of the year.
Kids in the kitchen: chaos or bliss? NPR's Ayesha Rascoe and her children join Mark Bittman to try out some kid-friendly recipes from his new book "How To Cook Everything Kids."
The menorah is made out of wood that was removed from the building during a Truman-era renovation, and becomes the first Jewish artifact to be added to the White House archives.
"All I Want For Christmas Is You" is the first song to ever have four separate runs at No. 1 on the chart, beginning in 2019. It's become a holiday hallmark in the years since its 1994 release.
