Holiday

It’s a great excuse for a long weekend and marks the unofficial end of summer, but what’s the real reason Labor Day began?

We recently passed the halfway mark to Christmas, which means we’re less than six months away from the most wonderful time of the year.

It’s hard to believe we’re already heading into July. For several years, I’ve spent July Fourth with friends who live downtown. We gather, dine on a potluck meal, make cocktails, dance and sing at the top of our lungs – Fergie’s “Glamorous” is a crowd favorite.

Like any other holiday, our great city will have no shortage of activities in honor of Independence Day. If you need to know where to head, we’ve got you covered with just a few of the fun July Fourth events happening around town.

It’s easy to find fancy fireworks, parades and patriotic decorations, but there are other ways to observe the Fourth of July. Here are a few family-friendly alternatives:

The Fourth of July has to be one of my favorite holidays. In addition to fireworks, cookouts and parades, there’s also the annual AJC Peachtree Road Race. If you’re lucky enough to live here, you’ve seen the runners racing down Peachtree in search of victory (or maybe just the free t-shirt and drinks after).

It’s almost that time again – children all over the country are scrambling to find the perfect Father’s Day gift.

The Memorial Day weekend officially kicks off today, and cheers to celebrating with some sun and fun. Whether weekend plans include a cookout, pool time, the beach scene or other fun, refreshing cocktails are always a great addition to the festivities.

Nothing welcomes summer like grilling by the pool, lake or beach with family and friends. And who doesn’t love a good cookout? The best way to kick off the season, a Memorial Day cookout menu holds high priority.

Mother’s Day gift-giving just got easier, with the ideal gift to show all of the single mothers out there how much we love and appreciate them. Give the gift of pampering, relaxation and fun with the new monthly subscription box SinglesSwag.

Finding the perfect gift for the mom in your life can be challenging. So, we’ve collected some ideas to start you in the right direction before Mother’s Day arrives on May 12.

Celebrating the Easter holiday is a perfect excuse to enjoy brunch (although do we really need an excuse?). So, after an early morning of church services, egg hunts, baskets and little bunnies, make plans to head to one of Atlanta’s best brunch spots for delectable cocktails and cuisine.

Beautiful flowers, colorful eggs and, of course, delicious brunch foods make Easter one of my favorite holidays. For those with kids, another fun way to celebrate is participating in the many Easter egg hunts taking place around Atlanta. A few include:

As long as I can remember, I’ve put on something green and prepared to pinch as many unlucky friends as possible on March 17.

March is Women’s History Month, a time to reflect and honor the many achievements of women through history and celebrate those making vast strides today. Atlanta is home to countless trailblazers from civil rights leaders and politicians to businesswomen and beyond.

Break out the beads, grab a cocktail and feast on king cake – Mardi Gras season has arrived.

Presidents’ Day was this week and it got me thinking…what‘s this holiday really about? Isn’t this about celebrating Washington’s birthday, and other past presidents? And what do retail sales have to do with it?

Whatever your Valentine’s Day style, Atlanta’s got you covered. While there is no shortage of top-notch restaurants to wine and dine your valentine, plenty of outside-the-box date night options are also available.

With Feb. 14 quickly approaching, look no further for some perfect date night options throughout Atlanta to impress your significant other. We’ve got you covered.

Long before Bill Murray released his 1993 cult-classic film “Groundhog Day,” Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, was already on the map. In 1887, a newspaper editor rallied a group of businessmen and groundhog hunters to sell people on the idea that we’ll either kiss winter goodbye or have six more weeks of it – dependent upon a groundhog.

Miracle is truly the Christmas gift that keeps on giving! After another successful season, it’s been announced the festive holiday pop-up will remain open through New Year’s Eve.

When it comes to New Year’s traditions, the South has some pretty tasty ones – pork, collard greens, black-eyed peas, cornbread – but there are many more celebrated around the world.

The holiday season is just around the corner, and before you know it 2019 will be here. November is notoriously the time of year when the holiday stress starts to hit, both at home and at work. Here are some tips to conquer that pile of responsibilities during the busiest time of year:

The new hit holiday tradition, Reindeer In Here, arrives early each December to become a child’s loyal friend and help Santa learn one’s truest Christmas wishes.

One of my sweetest holiday memories growing up was spending hours in the kitchen baking treats for friends and family. My all-time favorite? Cannoli cookies. Maybe it’s my New Jersey upbringing, but the sweet chocolate and mellow ricotta perfectly paired with an orange zest just screams Christmas.

We moved into our Grant Park office three years ago and began the new tradition of the team decorating it for the holiday.

This winter, knock out some of your holiday shopping and have a little fun with Santa and even The Grinch at The Beacon’s inaugural Holiday Market.

During the holidays, sometimes it’s easy to get swept up in all the mundane tasks that need to get done instead of enjoying what the season is all about. With family coming to town, cleaning the house and all of the other million little things that you need to do, it might seem impossible to make those memories that will really last.

Dreams of white Christmases and visions of candy canes dance into real life in the incredibly Instagrammable world of Santa’s Fantastical, an indoor pop-up experience open until Christmas Eve.

Hosting during the holidays can be stressful, allowing no time to relish in the celebration. This year, sit back, relax and let someone else do the work.