Image: Pfc. Kevynn Brand, a member of the Firebirds Young Marines, from Phoenix, AZ, salutes after placing an American flag on a veteran's grave at the National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix, on May 26, 2012.

Memorial Day Tributes Around the World

From Arlington to Afghanistan, troops and their families paid tribute to America’s fallen soldiers

Menahem Kahana / AFP / Getty Images

Purim Zombies Swarm Tel Aviv

During the city’s annual “Zombie Walk,” revelers don costumes and makeup on the eve of Purim, the Jewish holiday known for its carnival-like atmosphere.

Occupy Valentine's Day

Can’t Buy Me Love: Occupy Valentine’s Day Takes to the Internet

Whether they’re morally against getting chocolates on Feb. 14 or simply bitter about an ex-boyfriend, anti-Valentine crusaders now have a home on Tumblr.

Korean Central News Agency via Korea News Service / AP

29

– The age Kim Jong Un, North Korea’s new Supreme Leader, is believed to have turned today. The government has not yet made the day a national holiday, though the birthdays of Kim Jong Un’s father and grandfather are the nation’s most important holidays.

Getty Images

A Brief History of Eggnog

How did humans first think chugging a spiced and spiked egg-yolk-and-milk mixture was a good idea?

Screen shot 2011-12-19 at 18.03.35

Two Holidays In One With A Patriotic Christmas Lights Show

An Christmas light display brings Christmas and the Fourth of July together at last.

YouTube

Jimmy Kimmel Gets Parents to Give Kids Lousy Presents, Tape Reaction

The late-night host is making everyone but kids laugh with his latest prank.

Getty Images

A Cookie-less Christmas? Norway Faces Butter Shortage

A diet fad in the Scandinavian country has depleted the nation’s supply of butter.

A Very Metal Christmas: House Syncs Lights to Slayer Song

It’s the holiday season, so break out the eggnog, mistletoe —  and Slayer.

Getty Images

A Brief History of Advent

What started as a fasting holiday is now best known for its candy-filled calendars.