America is a melting pot of traditions, customs, and quirks that make it unique. While some of these traditions are beloved and celebrated, others might make you want to cringe. So, let's talk about ...

Although some traditions have become more popularly celebrated in the U.S., many days have been designated their own strange ...

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States. This week's quiz ...

Visitors can reach the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture by taking the ... noon to 5:30 p.m.; the museum is closed Christmas Day. You'll need to obtain a free ...

Battles this month over holidays in public schools – from Halloween in Connecticut to Christmas in Indiana – are about far more than witches, ghosts, Santa Claus or Jesus. What’s ...

Lynch’s films and TV series reflected the dark, ominous, often bizarre underbelly of American culture – one increasingly out of the shadows today. As someone who teaches film noir and horror ...

When asked what it takes to “truly” belong in a country, many people globally say speaking the local language is key.