Veterans Day, celebrated each year on Nov. 11, is dedicated to the brave who have served in the U.S. Military. It derives from Armistice Day, which was established in 1918 to mark the end of World War...

According to tradition, if a groundhog emerges from its burrow on Feb. 2 and sees its shadow depending on the weather, it will retreat into its hole, predicting six more weeks of winter. If the weather...

Valentine’s Day holds a special place in many people’s hearts. It’s the perfect day to celebrate love, romance and kind gestures. Whether one chooses to celebrate with friends, family or that special...

The Eagle High orchestra has started this year wonderfully. There are many changes, new implementations and new techniques that the students are incorporating to expand their knowledge.  According...

Every year, the Treasure Valley welcomes the holiday season with the annual Boise Festival of Trees, an event put on by Saint Alphonsus. According to saintalphonsus.org, “100% of net proceeds from...

Christmas is a holiday that brings joy to people around the world. For some, the Christmas spirit is so high they start celebrating the holiday months out from Dec. 25. The question is: how early is too...

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. One gets to see family and friends, shop, bake, look at Christmas lights and most importantly, listen to Christmas music. Here are some Christmas songs...

The Festival of Samhain is the oldest form of Halloween; the Celtic holiday started nearly 2,000 years ago. Samhain was celebrated at the end of every harvest.  According to history.com, “Halloween’s...

Most everyone knows that when Labor Day comes around, it means that school and work are off for the day, but many people don’t know why this day is celebrated each year.   First off, Labor Day is...