The history of Mother's Day: A look at the woman behind the celebration

Early motherhood celebrations date back to ancient times, but the modern American holiday gained popularity thanks to the help of Anna Jarvis.

Mother's Day looks different around the world

Traditionally on Mother's Day in the United States, flowers are being delivered and online orders are being placed as people scramble to get last-minute gifts to show mom how much they love her. 

National Nurses Day is Thursday, beginning a weeklong celebration of the profession

May 6 is National Nurses Day, which marks the beginning of National Nurses Week — a period Congress designated in 1982 to recognize and appreciate the work nurses do every day to save lives.

Thousands turn out at May Day rallies around the Bay Area

Thousands of people turned out to celebrate May Day at events this afternoon on both sides of the Bay Bridge.

Annual 420 cannabis celebration at Golden Gate Park canceled once again

City officials again canceled the 420 cannabis celebration in Golden Gate Park due to state and local restrictions on large gatherings.

In Easter speech, pope calls armed conflicts in pandemic 'scandalous'

Pope Francis in his traditional Easter Sunday address denounced as “scandalous” how armed conflicts continue to rage even as the coronavirus pandemic has triggered severe social and economic suffering.

Christians celebrate second Easter marred by COVID-19 pandemic

Christianity’s most joyous feast day is being celebrated worldwide with faithful sitting far apart in pews and singing choruses of “Hallelujah” through face coverings for the second Easter Sunday.

Red tier brings green back for St. Patrick's Day around the Bay Area

It was not the boisterous holiday of years past, but still a big leap from last year when the first COVID lockdown slammed the door on any celebrations.

White House fountains dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day, dancers line up at Irish embassy

In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the White House featured a display of green water in the fountains on the north and south lawns. Meanwhile, Irish dancers lined up to perform in front of Ireland’s embassy to mark the holiday.

Mardi Gras 2021: Bars closed, Bourbon Street barricaded amid COVID-19 pandemic

Parades and parties on Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) and the days leading up to the annual pre-Lenten bash were canceled and bars were ordered closed this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Love on Lock: the pandemic's impact on romantic relationships

Statics have suggested an increase in divorces nationwide and a drop in marriages. Weddings have been either postponed or canceled.

Contra County Clerk's office holds Valentine's Day wedding ceremonies

Dozens of people from all over the Bay Area attended a wedding Sunday at the Contra Costa Clerk's office in Martinez. 21 weddings to be exact.

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter celebrate 74th Valentine's Day as married couple

For many, the love shared on Valentine's Day is fleeting, but not for former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn. This is their 74th Valentine's Day celebrated as a married couple.