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What to know about National Burrito Day
National Burrito Day is non-official holiday celebrated on the first Thursday in April in the United States.
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When's the next Illinois holiday? Here's a list of the state's public holidays
Which holidays does Illinois celebrate and when do they lead to school or business closures?
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Easter is March 31 this year. Here's why many Christians will wake up before sunrise to celebrate
Many Christians wake before dawn on Easter morning and celebrate their belief in the resurrection of Jesus, the son of God, as the sun rises.
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What is Good Friday?
Good Friday is a holiday observed by Christians and Catholics on the Friday before Easter. Here’s what you need to know.
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Are leprechauns the new Elf on the Shelf?
Leprechauns are making mischief in homes across America … and some parents feel like they’ve been tricked.
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The history of the Easter basket and some ideas for basket stuffers
Hippity-hop. Easter’s on its way! This year, Easter falls on March 31, so don’t delay in getting your Easter basket stuffers.
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Jump into these deals and freebies for leap day 2024
Whether you’re looking to save on your next meal or your next vacation, you won’t want to skip over these leap day deals.
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Have a look at the whos, whats and whens of leap year through time
Leap year. It’s a delight for the calendar and math nerds among us. So how did it all begin and why? Ancient civilizations had calendars that made periodic corrections to realign with lunar and solar cycles. But it was Julius Caesar who put into practice what we now consider leap years back in 46 BC. In large part, the idea...
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Presidents Day: From George Washington's modest birthdays to big sales and 3-day weekends
George Washington was uneasy about the idea of commemorating his life. He was the first leader of a new republic — not a tyrant. And yet the nation will once again celebrate the first U.S. president on Monday, 292 years after he was born.
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What is Lunar New Year and how is it celebrated?
What is the Lunar New Year and who celebrates it? What do you say, eat or do? Experts explain traditions and give tips on welcoming the new year.
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The origin story of Groundhog Day
Every February, a furry animal tells Americans how long winter will last, but do you know why?
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What happens to unused gift cards?
Starbucks made $212 million in 2022 from unspent gift cards, but not all unused gift card money goes back to the company.
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How long will Chicago's Christmas tree stay lit?
How long will Chicago’s Christmas tree stay lit this holiday season?
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Holiday gift return guide: What to know before you return
While gift-giving is a big part of the Christmas holiday, so too is gift returning, but before you head to the store to bring back your unwanted gifts, there are some things experts say you should know.
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Holiday gift return guide: What to know before you return
While gift giving is a big part of the Christmas holiday, so too is gift returning, but before you head to the store to bring back your unwanted gifts, there are some things experts say you should know. Sandra Torres reports.
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What is Boxing Day and why is it celebrated?
Here’s what the Boxing Day holiday is all about…and it doesn’t have anything to do with the sport of boxing.
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What is Festivus? How to celebrate the ‘Seinfeld' holiday for ‘the rest of us'
The anti-holiday holiday made famous on “Seinfeld” is celebrated annually on Dec. 23.
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Top Last-minute local gifts for Holidays in Chicago
“Chicago Today” unveils the ultimate last-minute Christmas gifts from local Chicago vendors, ensuring a memorable and meaningful holiday season.
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‘Chicago Today' host Cortney Hall shines in Hulu's ‘Reporting for Christmas'
Chicago Today’s own Cortney Hall makes a dazzling film debut in “Reporting for Christmas,” a heartwarming holiday romance that has captured the hearts of viewers, securing its spot in Hulu’s top ten.
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Here's how to celebrate Kwanzaa's seven principles during the weeklong African American holiday
For more than half a century, the holiday has brought together millions of people to celebrate family, community and culture.