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Fireworks have a long history of accompanying celebrations. Here’s a history of fireworks from the Smithsonian and the American Pyrotechnics Association.

Here’s everything you should know about the origin of Easter eggs, the likely pagan tradition that turned into one of the most recognizable symbols of Easter.

In an Olympics full of fun celebrations, India’s Neeraj Chopra stole the spotlight Saturday night in Tokyo when he tossed his javelin into the sky and looked away before seeing how far his throw went. Chopra didn’t need to see his javelin land before extending his arms into the air in a moment of elation. He knew the toss,...

While families could not be in Tokyo to cheer on their loved ones in the Olympic Games, they sure let it loose cheering from home.

Italy’s national soccer team celebrated its European Championship win against England in a bus parade on their way to a meeting with the Prime Minister.

Walt Disney World in Florida turns 50 in October. To help celebrate, Mickey and Minnie will be wearing flashier threads and iconic structures such as the Cinderella Castle and the golf-ball-like Spaceship Earth are getting new lighting. Disney officials on Friday unveiled the first details of how Disney World will celebrate its milestone anniversary.

A Connecticut physical therapist charged with killing his wife and three children at their Florida home told his sister in a phone call from jail that he couldn’t have stopped his family from being slain — because he wasn’t around.

A West Haven man and his family are celebrating after the 81-year-old recovered from COVID-19 complications. Marty Ganter developed complications back in March and has been battling against the virus for almost four months. Complications from the virus left the former lead singer of the 50s band The Academics needing both a ventilator and a feeding tube. “His condition was…

From social distancing to social unrest, this 4th of July is fizzling out for some people. Now, racial tensions have put a microscope on America’s history and have led activists to say they plan to opt out of celebrating Independence Day.

After spending eight days in the intensive care unit at Backus Hospital in Norwich and eight more days in a step-down COVID-19 unit, Danny Donovan got the news that he was able to go home. News he was not sure he would ever hear. “My fear and my concern that was actually running through my mind was, ‘Is this going…

A Salem man released after more than two weeks at Backus Hospital, including eight days in the ICU, shares his story of his battle with coronavirus

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Dance in Guilford – Dance the night away at the St. George Church Hall. Enjoy a real Irish meal with some corned beef cabbage and vegetarian shepherd’s pie. Hosted by the St. George Men’s Group, the event will take place on Saturday, March 14 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. There will be door...

Officials said 44-year-old Anthony Todt admitted to killing his wife, three children, and the family dog, after their bodies were found in a Florida rental home.

Officials from the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said 44-year-old Anthony Todt admitted to killing his 42-year-old wife, Megan; their three children, 13-year-old Alek, an 11-year-old Tyler and 4-year-old Zoe; and the family dog.

Police in Florida said Wednesday that a Colchester man admitted to killing his wife, three children, and the family dog.

A Colchester man has been charged with homicide after confessing to killing wife, children and their dog in their rental home in Celebration, Florida, near Walt Disney World, according to authorities in Florida. Deputies from the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office detained Anthony Todt, of Colchester, Monday at the family’s home, where they went to assist in serving a warrant connected...

A house in Florida where police are investigating the deaths of four people is linked to a Connecticut family that has been missing for days.

A death investigation that’s underway in central Florida might have a link to Connecticut.

Before the party animals come out for tonight’s New Year’s Eve celebration, some real animals hit the streets of Key West, Florida. 300 dogs took part in the annual “Key West Dachshund Walk” Monday.

How the tree gets chosen and decorated in time for the festivities