What is Diwali and when is it celebrated? Diwali is a festival that represents the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness and wisdom over ignorance. It is considered an auspicious time to start anything new, as it coincides with the Hindu New Year. Diwali follows the Hindu lunar calendar and its date changes annually—it’s celebrated on a moonless night (or Amavasya) in October or November. This year, Diwali 2021 falls on November 4th, 2021....

Here at Parade.com, we’re all about sharing products we love with our audience. When you make a purchase on an item seen on this page, we may earn a commission, however, all picks are independently chosen unless otherwise mentioned. 30 Best Dress Shoes for Women 1. The Claudie Heeled Lugsole Leather Mary Jane, $134.99 at Madewell Available in Maple Brown or True Black, these are the perfect dress shoes with breathable leather and stacked heels....

And there are so many more fall cakes worthy of your attention (and palate), from fall bundt cake recipes and dump cakes to many more pound cakes made from scratch. Best Fall Cakes As far as other popular cakes for fall are concerned, there are plenty of chocolate cake recipes that you will want to write home about—like my Preacher Cake, which is famous for feeding a hungry crowd. Have you ever tried a Hummingbird Cake?...

Here at Parade.com, we’re all about sharing products we love with our audience. When you make a purchase on an item seen on this page, we may earn a commission, however, all picks are independently chosen unless otherwise mentioned. Best Thanksgiving Movies for Kids 1. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving When Charlie Brown attempts to prepare a Thanksgiving meal with the help of Linus, Snoopy and Woodstock, things do not go exactly as planned....

The best part about Valentine’s Day crafts is that they can also double as gifts, holiday decor, and more. The most important thing is to have some creativity and your V-day craft will really stand out! From ombre Valentine’s trees to V-day homemade slime, to a rose crochet wreath, here are the best Valentine Day DIY crafts for kids. Check out the gallery for 34 easy Valentine’s Day craft ideas for adults and kids:

So, without further adieu—and with absolutely no judgment!—let’s dive into some of the best gas station snacks of all time. From Honey Buns to every flavor of Doritos, here are our 35 favorites—ranked from best to worst! 35 Best Gas Station Snacks 1. Flamin’ Hot Cheetos No offense to regular Cheetos, but Flamin’ Hot Cheetos just simply pack a punch that the OGs do not. Whether it’s 2 AM or you’ve been driving for the past few hours (or both), a spicy kick from everybody’s favorite cheese puff is 100% what you need....

These virtual learning memes will make you laugh, nod and know you aren’t alone in the struggle! Virtual Learning Memes 1. Teachers: Grogu understands. 2. All (school) work and no play makes us all dull girls and boys. 3. As someone with zero teaching experience who spent her entire life in remedial math, I felt this in my soul. 4. Remember early in the pandemic when Tiger King got us through it?...

While most people celebrate Halloween by dressing up in costume, the people we’ve rounded up here love spooky season so dang much that they make it last all twelve months of the year with their Halloween ink. Some of these tattoos feature creepy crawly spiders and scary monsters, while others are absolutely adorable ghosts and friendly jack-o’-lanterns. If you are considering paying an inked homage to October 31 yourself or are simply intrigued by the idea that someone has a witch on their arm for the rest of their life, take a scroll through our favorite Instagram posts featuring Halloween tattoos....

It doesn’t matter how freezing it is outdoors, when you’re inside with hot ragu pasta that’s all the comfort food you need for a seriously satisfying meal. What is Ragu? Traditionally, ragu (or ragù) is basically an Italian meat-based sauce, or meat stew, that’s served with pasta, polenta, with a crusty loaf of bread…the options are endless. The main ingredients are meat, vegetables and a liquid that’s either water, broth, wine (or a combination of all)....

If you eat seasonally, you’ll usually find that the fruits and vegetables harvested during the season you eat them taste especially flavorful, and it’s also fun to see which foods are available during that time. One of my favorite seasons for seasonal produce is fall, because it’s squash season and I love cooking with all kinds of squashes. There’s butternut squash, spaghetti squash, acorn squash, and of course we can’t forget about these 40 best delicata squash recipes!...

In large part, Monster can thank college-aged guys for that. By far and away, men 18 to 24 are the most passionate energy drink drinkers with 34 percent reaching for a bright green caffeine boost on the regs. Whether you fall into that highest-grossing demographic or not, people love Monster and though it’s no secret that Red Bull rakes in the most sales, Monster’s flavor range is absolutely unparalleled amongst its competitors....

All you need to make your wife smile on Sunday, May 8, is listed below in our ultimate Mother’s Day gift guide for wives, including trending beauty products like Glossier’s popular body wash, electronics like the much-needed new printer, nifty kitchen supplies… as well as her favorite ice cream flavors and an elegant Waterford Rose Glass Flower. All the work is done for you, so just scroll down the 45 fabulous Mother’s Day gifts for your wife and find the perfect fit for the #1 lady in your life....

While it’s unlikely you’ll transform into the next Marie Kondo overnight, learning a few practical clutter-busting methods can keep your home from looking like a mess with minimal amounts of effort—so your home can finally feel like the peaceful, livable space you’ve been dreaming of at last. From the best decluttering tips that will help you get organized to smart storage solutions that conceal clutter you simply can’t live without, these 50 best organizing strategies can help you get your home in order once and for all....

What Kind of Dough Is Needed for Empanadas? Pizza or pie dough can be used to make empanadas. Empanada dough can easily be made from scratch. I have included a couple of recipes for homemade dough below. It’s super easy to make and only requires a few ingredients. Beginners will be able to make their own dough in no time. What Is the Best Cooking Method for Empanadas? Empanadas are delicious either fried or baked....

And honestly, there are so many cool graduation gifts out there for you to choose from. But don’t stress, we’ve laid all of the best graduation gifts of 2022 that cover all categories and price points to make your shopping a breeze. Keepsake gifts to help them to reminisce on their past four years, gifts they can use toward their future career or new apartment, and flat-out fun party gifts like a custom bottle of champagne!...

Here at Parade.com, we’re all about sharing products we love with our audience. When you make a purchase on an item seen on this page, we may earn a commission, however, all picks are independently chosen unless otherwise mentioned. Partake Foods Got a sweet tooth but still want to eat healthy? Partake Foods’ cookies are not only yummy, but they are also nutritious. Their eight-box variety pack includes the classics like chocolate chip and ginger snap, plus flavors like birthday cake, cookie butter and carrot cake....

One of the things that makes America wonderful is the freedom and the room to protest peacefully, to speak one’s mind and to demand that the country do better and be better. Our list of the best songs for your Independence Day playlist aren’t just full of references to red, white and blue (though we do have those, too!). They’re also songs with messages about what America is really like for those who live here, and how we’d like America to be: Land of the free, home of the brave and a place where everyone has the liberty to survive, thrive and chase their dreams, regardless of their skin color, ethnicity or socioeconomic background....

How to Cook Zucchini Zucchini can be steamed for low-carb and keto-friendly side dishes, air fried for crunchy sticks, baked into gratins, casseroles and quiche, and of course, sautéed. Then there are the ever-popular zucchini noodle dishes to try. You can either spiralize your own zoods at home or buy them ready to go at the store. Just make sure you add them at the end of whatever recipe you’re making—otherwise, they can tend to get a bit mushy....

Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) and Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman) couldn’t have been more different, but they put their differences aside, worked together and, dare we say, became friends. Poehler picked up nine Emmy nominations for her portrayal of most dedicated member of the Pawnee parks department and whose love of J.J.’s waffles, friends and her hometown made the show quotable then and now. “The only thing I’m guilty of is loving Pawnee,” Leslie Knope said on the show....

There are portobello, shitake and oyster mushroom recipes, cremini, chanterelle and porcini recipes and of course, white button mushroom recipes, but these numerous varieties lend themselves to so many different recipes depending on their flavor and texture. The next time you’re contemplating which mushroom-based meals to make for breakfast, lunch and dinner, consider these 55 recipes—all of which will have you hooked on the toadstool family staple in more ways than one....