Rituals and Traditions

From the amount of chocolate that's purchased to the number of cards that are exchanged, these facts will blow your mind.

Learn the history of this Thanksgiving icon, as well as how to style it and make your own.

What started as a celebration of an ancient Greek goddess is now a day to honor and appreciate moms everywhere.

Sending someone a bouquet of fresh blooms says a whole lot about both the giver and recipient.

How hearts, arrows, roses, and more came to reflect the holiday of love.

Welcoming Santa by boat? Eating Kentucky Fried Chicken? Those are just two of the unusual traditions we explore in this article.

We pronounce this article a fun read for life.

Explore the psychology of giving and how thoughtful gifts benefit both giver and recipient.

In this history of gift giving, see how presents are central to who we are and how we've survived.

Learn all about the history of Easter baskets, and share it with your kids as they unwrap their springtime goodies!

Learn about birthday traditions throughout the world.

You know it as one of the most fun and romantic traditions of Christmas, but do you know how it got its start?