Holiday Facts for Kids

Holiday Facts for Kids

Why do we carve pumpkins? Who started April Fool's Day? The surprising stories behind the holidays kids love.

Holiday Facts for Kids
#1223Smarty Q

SMARTY Q: What is Juneteenth?

Jun 16, 2026 · 9 min · Holidays

#1162Trusty Trivia

Trusty Trivia: APRIL FOOLS DAY!!!

Apr 2, 2026 · 6 min · Holidays

#1113

What does Valentine's Day Celebrate?

Feb 9, 2026 · 16 min · Holidays

#1107

How did Groundhog Day become a thing?

Feb 2, 2026 · 16 min · Holidays

#1079

Why is New Year's Eve such a big deal?

Dec 31, 2025 · 18 min · Holidays

#1073Smarty Q

SMARTY Q: Holiday Q's???

Dec 24, 2025 · 11 min · Holidays

#1050Trusty Trivia

Trusty Trivia: THANKSGIVING!!!

Nov 27, 2025 · 4 min · Holidays

#1047

Why do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving?

Nov 24, 2025 · 16 min · Holidays

#1028

Where did Halloween originate from?

Oct 31, 2025 · 16 min · Holidays

#1000Smarty Q

SMARTY Q: Why do people kiss under the mistletoe???

Sep 30, 2025 · 10 min · Holidays

#928Trusty Trivia

Trusty Trivia: FIREWORKS!!!

Jul 3, 2025 · 4 min · Inventions & Technology

#883

What is celebrated on Cinco de Mayo?

May 5, 2025 · 15 min · Holidays

#825

How did Valentine's Day start?

Feb 14, 2025 · 16 min · Holidays

#791

What does Chinese New Year symbolize?

Jan 1, 2025 · 16 min · Holidays

#790

Why do we celebrate New Year's Eve?

Dec 30, 2024 · 18 min · Holidays

#766Trusty Trivia

Trusty Trivia: THANKSGIVING!!!

Nov 28, 2024 · 4 min · Holidays

#763

Eels for Thanksgiving???

Nov 25, 2024 · 17 min · Holidays

#745Trusty Trivia

Trusty Trivia: HALLOWEEN!!!

Oct 31, 2024 · 4 min · Holidays

#743

How did Halloween start?

Oct 28, 2024 · 16 min · Holidays

#611

Why do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo (May 5th)?

May 3, 2024 · 15 min · Holidays

#586

How did April Fool's Day start?

Apr 1, 2024 · 20 min · Holidays

#565

Who came up with the idea of a Birthday Cake?

Mar 4, 2024 · 17 min · Holidays

#552

Who invented Valentine's Day?

Feb 14, 2024 · 16 min · Holidays

#525

Why do we celebrate New Year's Eve?

Jan 1, 2024 · 18 min · Holidays

#501

Did they eat eels at the first Thanksgiving?

Nov 22, 2023 · 17 min · Holidays

#391

Why do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo (May 5th)? (Preview of Subscriber Episode)

May 5, 2023 · 6 min · Holidays

Who came up with the idea to drop a ball on New Years Eve?

Jan 2, 2023 · 18 min · Holidays

Why do you Trick or Treat on Halloween?

Oct 31, 2022 · 16 min · Holidays

Why are there Fireworks on the 4th of July?

Jul 4, 2022 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

Why do we blow up Balloons for birthday parties?

May 23, 2022 · 15 min · Toys, Games & Sports

What crazy ways do people celebrate New Year’s Eve around the world?

Dec 31, 2021 · 18 min · Holidays

Where did the Happy Birthday song come from?

Dec 15, 2021 · 18 min · Sound & Music

Why is Halloween associated with scary things?

Oct 29, 2021 · 16 min · Holidays

How do Fireworks explode into Smiley Faces?

Jul 2, 2021 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology