holidays

When you're used to gathering around a table with family, the mere thought of celebrating a holiday remotely can feel like a massive letdown. So much of the struggle of social distancing is, after all, centered around "isolation and change of…

Though Easter is most certainly a very holy holiday, a lot of Easter traditions have been adopted by popular culture and people of all different backgrounds. You don't have to partake in the religious practices of the holiday to enjoy a good…

Wednesday, April 1, is April Fool's Day, which means that you shouldn't believe anything anyone tells you and should be extra careful about what you sink your teeth into, at least until Apr. 2. It also means you should play a lighthearted prank on…

If you're not a professional at pranks just yet, have no fear — there are plenty of funny April Fools' Day prank texts that'll help you look like a comedy queen. It's pretty simple to text a prank for a few reasons. For one, people usually aren't…

There are life's major victories: the admission to college, the first big job, the promotion, the marriage. These are the events that get all the fanfare, filling up photo albums, taking up the lion's share of our reasons for celebration. It's the…

Whether for Thanksgiving or dinner any day of the week, the best turkey roasting pans are an essential tool for cooking a perfectly roasted bird. Unlike other pans you may have in your kitchen, turkey roasting pans are deep enough to fit an entire…

Rev. Dr. Charlene Han Powell, executive pastor at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City, had been re-reading the Gospels for Lent when the coronavirus outbreak hit the United States. Under orders to stay at home, she’s been returning to…

When the sun moves north across the celestial equator, marking the first day of Spring, Iranian Americans do more than crack open a couple windows and a bottle of rosé. We flock to the homes of our elders to celebrate Nowruz, the largest national…

Brace yourselves, everyone, because the sun is now in the fiery, trailblazing, leadership-loving first sign of the zodiac: Aries. Aries season 2020 officially began on March 19, and we can bet it'll bring us the energy, fire, and excitement we need…

The upcoming March 2020 new moon, which fully blossoms in its epic darkness on March 24, is the season's promising and auspicious lunar event. If you've got big goals to set for the near-future, major projects you're hoping to launch, or just…

Boredom usually leads to endless television marathons, social media stalking, and, of course, ordering your favorite takeout. But it can also lead to some quality time in the kitchen. There are plenty of tasty and fulfilling recipes you can bake…

They say that laughter is the best medicine. Whether it's a belly laugh, a snort, a chuckle, or a giggle, it's a scientific fact that laughing decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies. So sometimes you…

There's very little that can't be fixed with a glass of wine and a movie. If you're having a bad day, recovering from heartbreak, celebrating, hanging out with friends — whatever the situation — sitting down with a glass of wine and a movie (as long…

Casseroles are among the most underrated foods on this planet. They’re comforting! They’re forgiving! They have all the qualities you wish your ex did! If you’re a fan of dishes that are sometimes cheesy, often carb-y, prevent food waste, are easy…

If you're looking for a way to make your self-quarantine time brighter, you're in luck. The Hallmark Channel is hosting a Christmas movie marathon in March, Entertainment Tonight reported on Thursday, March 19. Because there's no better way to…

How much of a bargain is something, really, if you only get a few uses out of it? I don't know about you, but when I spend my hard-earned money on a product, I want to know that I'll get a lot of use out of it, which is why I put together this list…

Mother's Day is fast approaching and no matter how organised you've been this year, the effects of the coronavirus pandemic might have thrown some logistical spanners in the works. And apart from logistics, it's important to be cautious when being…

For those who err on the more savoury side of things, some annual festivities can feel like they're just not designed for you. Those with a sweet tooth might get caught up in the chocolatey excitement of Easter, but for people who aren't so hot on…