Culture

By late afternoon on Thanksgiving, a familiar scene plays out in living rooms across America. The … Why Football on Thanksgiving? The 150-Year Story Behind Turkey DayLeer más

Every Thanksgiving morning, millions of Americans do the same thing before the turkey goes in the … How a 1924 Employee Parade Became America’s Thanksgiving MorningLeer más

Every year, on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, at the eleventh hour, America pauses … Why Veterans Day Is on November 11: The Real Story Behind the Silence at 11 a.m.Leer más

Ask almost anyone why the day after Thanksgiving is called Black Friday and you will hear … Why Is It Called Black Friday? The Real Story, From Philadelphia Traffic to a Shopping SeasonLeer más

Every November, millions of American tables end up looking almost exactly the same: a roasted turkey … Why Thanksgiving Dinner Looks the Way It Does: The Real History of Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, and Pumpkin PieLeer más

Every October, millions of Americans scoop out a pumpkin, cut a face into it, and set … Why Do Americans Carve Pumpkins? The Real Story of the Jack-o’-Lantern, From Irish Turnips to Your PorchLeer más

Every fall, without fail, it happens. The air turns crisp, the leaves start to turn, and … Pumpkin Spice: How a Pie Seasoning Became America’s Favorite Fall ObsessionLeer más

Picture a Los Angeles cemetery on a late-October night — not silent and spooky, but wide … Day of the Dead in the US: How Día de los Muertos Found a Home North of the BorderLeer más

If you land in the United States any time in October, you will notice something odd: … Why Americans Love Halloween: 10 Traditions That Make October 31 UnforgettableLeer más

Every country has habits that feel completely normal to locals and completely baffling to everyone else. … 12 American Traditions That Surprise Visitors (And Why They Exist)Leer más