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.

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.

NBA commemorates MLK Day with games and celebrations

The NBA is honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with celebrations and games on the national holiday.

MLK Day 2022: What's open and closed on Monday

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, schools, banks, and government agencies are closed Monday.

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.

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.

Houston Christmas tree recycling locations and hours

These Houston Christmas tree recycling locations, for live trees only, are open from December 26 through January 31. Here's a list of sites and hours.

Holiday sales climb 8.5% despite supply issues, omicron variant

Even as shoppers grappled with higher prices, product shortages and a raging new COVID-19 variant in the last few weeks of the holiday shopping season, sales rose at the fastest pace in 17 years.