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.

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.

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 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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: How Central Florida is celebrating his legacy

Events are happening across Central Florida to honor the civil rights leader, including at Tinker Field where Dr. King spoke during his only trip to Orlando.

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.

Orlando NYE parties go on despite omicron surge

While some bar owners say they expect record breaking crowds, others say they don't know what turnout will look like.

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.