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2. 9 ways to prepare for a holiday travel meltdown, from easy to extreme

Author

Compton, Natalie B.

Subjects
Travel -- Methods -- United States, Holidays, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Natalie B. Compton 'Tis the season to be paranoid. After last winter's travel chaos, can you blame us for feeling anxious about airports? There was that 'once in a [...]

Published
2023

3. In many Southern states, June 3 celebrates the leader of the Confederacy

Subjects
Confederate States of America -- History -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Holidays, Ex-presidents -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=1179979749 BYLINE: JUSTIN HICKS HOST: SCOTT SIMON SCOTT SIMON: A handful of states in the South have an official holiday, June 3, to [...]

Published
2023

4. Parks, federal lands free to enter on Saturday

Author

Chen, Eve

Subjects
Public lands -- Laws, regulations and rules, Parks -- Laws, regulations and rules, Holidays, Government regulation, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Eve Chen, USA TODAY Saturday is going to be a big day for nature lovers. It's America's 30th annual National Public Lands Day. Not only will hundreds of federal [...]

Published
2023

5. woman's day CELEBRATES

Subjects
Holidays, Consumer news and advice, Family and marriage
Abstract

There's always a way to find the yay. Here, your checklist of holidays and national days to celebrate this winter. January 15th Martin Luther King Jr. Day 21st International Sweatpants [...]

Published
2024

6. Iranians mark the start of spring with Nowruz celebrations

Subjects
Iran -- Fairs and festivals, Holidays, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=1164620412 HOST: PIEN HUANG PIEN HUANG: Every year, Iranians around the world celebrate Nowruz. The Persian New Year is a two-week festival that [...]

Published
2023

7. D.C. trades politics for pageantry on July Fourth holiday

Author

Heim, Joe, Dorsey, Corinne, Pérez-Moreno, Heidi, and Latson, Samantha

Subjects
Washington, D.C. -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations -- Political aspects, Fourth of July, Holidays, Parades, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Joe Heim, Corinne Dorsey, Heidi Pérez-Moreno and Samantha Latson America turned 247 years old Tuesday and revelers marked the birthday across the Washington region with pomp, pageantry, parades and [...]

Published
2023

8. Why the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation isn't just another stat holiday

Subjects
Holidays, Child abuse -- Casualties -- History, Canadian native peoples -- Civil rights, Truth commissions -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: CBC Radio On Sept. 30, Canada will mark its second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to commemorate children who died while being forced to attend church-run [...]

Published
2022

9. Seychelles’ Independence Day celebrations in San Francisco

Subjects
San Francisco, California -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Holidays, Business, Business, international
Abstract

M2 PRESSWIRE-July 21, 2023-: Seychelles’ Independence Day celebrations in San Francisco (C)1994-2023 M2 COMMUNICATIONS RDATE:21072023 As part of a set of diplomatic outreach and diaspora engagement activities organised by the [...]

Published
2023

10. SEPARATES: 12 MUST-HAVE PIECES TO BUILD A HOLIDAY WARDROBE & BEYOND

Subjects
Clothing -- Usage, Holidays, Accessories (Clothing) -- Usage, Fashion -- Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Hobbies and crafts
Abstract

Stitch up something special for the holidays that works with your existing wardrobe the rest of the year, too! Sewing several holiday separates rather than one gown is a smart [...]

Published
2018

11. Decorate for the HOLIDAYS: Giving your home a seasonal spin has never been easier! Try Modsy, an online decorator that virtually reimagines your rooms based on your photos and creates a to-scale plan with furniture that you can buy on the spot. Here, see how Modsy helped WD deck the halls--and try it for yourself!

Subjects
Interior design -- Methods, Holidays, Christmas decorations -- Usage -- Purchasing, Home decor accessories -- Purchasing -- Usage, Moose, Do it yourself work, Furniture, Consumer news and advice, Family and marriage
Abstract

BUY THE DECORFaux Norway Spruce, $398, and Basket Tree Skirt, $78, shopterrain.com. Mixed Pine Berry Wreath, $47, wayfair.com. Jingle Bell Wreath, $50, williams-sonoma.com. Star Tree Topper, $24, and Plaid Pillow [...]

Published
2018

12. Prepping for Christmas Eve game, Steelers have history of playing on holidays

Author

Adamski, Chris

Subjects
Holidays, Football (Professional) -- Competitions -- History, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Pittsburgh Steelers -- Competitions -- History, Las Vegas Raiders -- Competitions
Abstract

Byline: Chris Adamski Dec. 23'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the ... stadium? Acrisure Stadium will host the NFL's first true Christmas Eve night game (8:15 p.m. scheduled [...]

Published
2022

13. For many Black Kentuckians and Tennesseans, August 8 is a day to mark freedom

Subjects
Kentucky -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Tennessee -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Holidays, Abolition of slavery -- Laws, regulations and rules, Slavery -- Emancipation, Ex-presidents -- Social policy, Government regulation, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=1116390125 BYLINE: DEREK OPERLE HOST: JUANA SUMMERS JUANA SUMMERS: For many Black people in Kentucky and Tennessee, the 8 of August is a [...]

Published
2022

14. The Well+Being gift guide: Our picks for the body, mind, pets and more

Author

Codik, Emily

Subjects
Holidays, Gifts -- Planning, Company business planning, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Emily Codik What item made life just a little better this year? That was the question we asked the Well+Being team to create this holiday gift guide. Here, we [...]

Published
2022

15. Pittsburgh, Allegheny County recognize Friday as Roberto Clemente Day

Author

Felton, Julia

Subjects
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Holidays, Baseball players -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Julia Felton Oct. 1Pittsburgh and Allegheny County leaders recognized Friday as Roberto Clemente Day to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the baseball legend's 3,000th career hit. To mark the [...]

Published
2022

16. How Canadians across the country marked National Day for Truth and Reconciliation; Second annual day observed through guided walks, plaque unveilings, speeches, music, art installations, ceremonies and moments of silence

Author

Grant, Tavia

Subjects
Holidays, Canadian native peoples -- Civil rights -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: TAVIA GRANT; Staff Frances Sanderson sat by a table in Toronto's Nathan Phillips Square, where children were making beaded friendship bracelets and painting pine cones. The event was one [...]

Published
2022

17. Way Late, But Still Very Merry

Author

Krueger, Alyson

Subjects
New York, New York -- Social aspects, Holidays, Entertaining, Company distribution practices, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

The Omicron surge -- both the illness and precautions that came with it -- bungled many a holiday gathering. Now, some are making up for it. Like many companies, DADA [...]

Published
2022

18. Come celebrate Alberta's story | Venez celebrer l'Alberta et ses recits

Subjects
Alberta -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Holidays, Business, Business, international
Abstract

M2 PRESSWIRE-August 3, 2022-: Come celebrate Alberta's story | Venez celebrer l'Alberta et ses recits (C)1994-2022 M2 COMMUNICATIONS RDATE:03082022 To recognize the first official Alberta Day, free public events are [...]

Published
2022

19. You Can Make Any Day The Best Day Of the Year

Author

Crouse, Lindsay

Subjects
New Year, Holidays, Conduct of life, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

On New Year's Eves when I was in my late 20s, I would ask my friends to reflect on our best days of the year, the times when we had [...]

Published
2021

20. TribLive Taste Test: National Dessert Day

Author

Varine, Patrick

Subjects
Holidays, Desserts -- Appreciation, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Patrick Varine Oct. 14Thursday is National Dessert Day. And you know the TribLive Taste Test Squad wasn't going to pass that up. But we decided to not only offer [...]

Published
2021

21. Traveling Crisis Nurse Fears Post-Holiday COVID-19 Surge

Subjects
Epidemics -- United States, Holidays, Nurses -- Interviews, COVID-19, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=939902439 HOST: MICHEL MARTIN MICHEL MARTIN: Several months into the coronavirus pandemic, after the virus has spread throughout the country, not to mention [...]

Published
2020

22. Fish in a barrel; The scent of spring

Subjects
Fish (Food product) -- Appreciation, Holidays, Uniforms, Police officers, Business, Economics, Business, international
Abstract

Smells like hell, tastes divine Egyptians celebrate spring with a potentially deadly delicacy IN A CONCRETE jungle of 23m people, the signs of spring are subtle. A strong breeze lofts [...]

Published
2019

23. The Year of the Pumpkin

Subjects
Holidays, Pumpkins -- Usage -- Growth, Company growth, Environmental issues, Home and garden
Abstract

For many, pumpkins are associated with autumn, sweet desserts, and holiday festivities. But if you're a gardener, spring is the time of year to start thinking about them. And this [...]

Published
2019

24. Noon Year's Eve and other early, kid-friendly New Year's celebrations

Subjects
Pennsylvania -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, New Year -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Holidays, General interest
Abstract

Byline: Central Penn ParentWhy wait till midnight on the 31st to ring in the New Year? Several establishments throughout Central Pennsylvania have daytime festivities planned to let kids ring in [...]

Published
2018

25. 10 tips for holiday tipping: Whom, and how much?

Subjects
Tipping -- Methods -- Ethical aspects, Service industries workers -- Appreciation, Holidays, Gifts, Best practices, Personal finance, General interest
Abstract

Byline: Central Penn ParentThe holidays are traditionally a time to offer gifts to acknowledge important providers in your life. But whom, exactly, should you tip? And how much? To make [...]

Published
2018

26. Party Corner

Author

Rapoport, Adam

Subjects
Holidays, Entertaining -- Planning, Company business planning, Food/cooking/nutrition
Abstract

Byline: ADAM RAPOPORT editor in chief Party Corner psdPHOTOGRAPH BY ALEX LAU. FOOD STYLING BY REBECCA JURKEVICH. PROP STYLING BY KALEN KAMINSKI.10 Should we dim the lights a smidge more? [...]

Published
2018

27. Holiday airport crowds broke records. Could they signal a return to travel?

Author

McMahon, Shannon

Subjects
United States. Transportation Security Administration -- Powers and duties, Holidays, Epidemics -- Control -- Patient outcomes -- United States, Travel restrictions -- Laws, regulations and rules, Airline passengers -- Statistics, Air travel -- Health aspects -- Forecasts and trends -- United States, Government regulation, Market trend/market analysis, Company distribution practices, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Shannon McMahon In the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, travel screeched to a halt in the United States. In April, airports were devoid of their usual crowds, with [...]

Published
2021

28. There Are Still Things to See

Subjects
Holidays, Motion pictures, Television programs, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

As we wrap up a tumultuous pandemic year and look ahead to 2021, what remains on our culture to-do lists? Several editors and writers at The New York Times discussed, [...]

Published
2020

29. Franklin Regional's annual telethon transforms into live-streamed holiday showcase

Author

Varine, Patrick

Subjects
Epidemics -- Educational aspects -- Pennsylvania, Holidays, High schools -- Social aspects, Telethons -- Methods, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Patrick Varine Dec. 19During the annual Franklin Regional Telethon in December, the main hallway in the senior high school is, to put it charitably, a roiling mass of chaos. [...]

Published
2020

30. Travel news

Author

Harris, Waheeda

Subjects
Christmas decorations, Festivals, Holidays, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: WAHEEDA HARRIS, Special to The Globe and Mail Lead Across Canada, cities are embracing the holiday season outdoors. Halifax's Evergreen Festival includes Evergreen Bright, a four-kilometre outdoor trail along [...]

Published
2020

31. Senior Democrat calls on Pompeo to cancel holiday parties, citing 'significant health risk'

Author

Hudson, John

Subjects
Entertaining, Epidemics -- Social aspects -- Control -- United States, Holidays, Senators -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, COVID-19 -- Social aspects -- Prevention, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: John Hudson WASHINGTON - The top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee called on Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to cancel several holiday parties, saying they violate his [...]

Published
2020

32. The commemorative ceremonies of the expellees: tag der Heimat and Volkstrauertag

Author

Luppes, Jeffrey

Subjects
Holidays, Anniversaries -- Social aspects, Ethnic, cultural, racial issues/studies, History, Political science, Social sciences
Abstract

ABSTRACT This article discusses the respective origins and developments of the German expellee organizations' chief days of commemoration, the Tag der Heiraat and the Volkstrauertag, and investigates key elements of [...]

Published
2012
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33. Poor Will's Countryside Almanack for late Springs & early Summer 2014

Author

Felker, W.L.

Subjects
Holidays, Astronomy, Almanacs, Consumer news and advice, Home and garden
Abstract

The summer winds is sniffin' round the bloomin' hocus' trees; And the clover in the pasture is a big day fer the Sees, And they Seen a-swiggin' honey, above hoard [...]

Published
2014

34. Holiday shopping may have hurdles

Author

Jones, Charisse

Subjects
Retail stores -- Marketing, Holidays, Shopping -- Methods, Company marketing practices, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Charisse Jones, USA TODAY Air fryers and big appliances are mainstays of Black Friday sales. But in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, they may be harder to find [...]

Published
2020

35. Disney World adds hours for holidays

Author

Deerwester, Jayme

Subjects
Walt Disney World Co. -- Services, Holidays, Amusement parks -- Services, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Jayme Deerwester, USA TODAY Disney World may have scaled back its September hours, but the company's Florida theme parks will temporarily expand their hours for the holidays, lengthening the [...]

Published
2020

36. Some Disney World holiday events go 'on hiatus'

Author

Oliver, David

Subjects
Walt Disney World Co. -- Safety and security measures -- Planning, Holidays, Amusement parks -- Safety and security measures -- Planning, Company business planning, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: David Oliver, USA TODAY Disney World fans, you may want to take a deep breath for this one. The holidays are going to look different this year. It might [...]

Published
2020

37. No Wanda; Hong Kong

Subjects
Typhoon Mangkhut, 2018, Storm damage -- Forecasts and trends, Executives -- Public relations, Holidays, Company public relations, Market trend/market analysis, Business, Economics, Business, international
Abstract

Windows crashed again The government's efficiency and its people's common sense save lives IF ANY government could congratulate itself on a storm well-weathered, it was surely Hong Kong's. Mangkhut, the [...]

Published
2018

38. A Day To Remember The Fallen

Subjects
Memorial Day -- History, Holidays, American Civil War veterans -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, General interest
Abstract

Memorial Day is much more than a three-day holiday, weekend trips and shopping. It is actually a day marked by parades and celebration in most US cities. Memorial Day is [...]

Published
2018

40. Detailing transnational lives of the middle: British working holiday makers in Australia

Author

Clarke, Nick

Subjects
Travel -- Australia, Outdoor recreation -- Australia, Holidays, Ethnic, cultural, racial issues/studies
Abstract

In recent years, writings on transnationalism have commendably repopulated a world stripped by globalisation theorists with institutions and capable individuals. But, in doing so, they have tended to focus on [...]

Published
2005

42. Let's celebrate! Winter is holiday time!

Subjects
Activity programs in education, Holidays, Creative activities and seat work, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

My name-- This Is How I Celebrate! Christmas I go to church. Do you go anywhere special for the holidays? Diwali I give gifts. Do you give holiday gifts? Kwanzaa [...]

Published
2012

43. A right proper party: Britons took up the call to mark the Queen's milestone with contagious enthusiasm and, with their resolve, revelled in the rain

Author

McLaren, Leah

Subjects
Holidays, Centennial celebrations, Queens -- Appreciation -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

It's fitting, somehow, that in all of the spectacular moments designed to elicit a laugh from the Queen last weekend--a flotilla of boats on the Thames, a giant flaming bonfire [...]

Published
2012

44. New old-fashioned ways: holidays and popular culture

Subjects
Holidays, Popular culture, Books -- Book reviews, Anthropology/archeology/folklore, Ethnic, cultural, racial issues/studies
Abstract

Jack Santino's New Old-Fashioned Ways is an important and much needed study. Produced as a result of a course he taught at Bowling Green State University in 'Holidays and Popular [...]

Published
2000

45. Oh, the places you'll go!

Author

Dunn, Jancee

Subjects
Children and travel -- Management, Holidays, Company business management, Family and marriage, Women's issues/gender studies
Published
2010

46. Sprouting spring celebrations: professions pack the calendar

Subjects
Holidays, Professions -- Social aspects, Regional focus/area studies
Abstract

BACK IN SOVIET times, holidays were a time for the entire country to come together in common celebration. At the top of the list were New Year's Eve and Victory [...]

Published
2015

47. woman sum CELEBRATES

Subjects
Holidays, Consumer news and advice, Family and marriage
Abstract

There's always a way to find the yay. Here, your checklist of holidays and national days to celebrate this month. February 2nd Ukulele Day 4th Thank a Mail Carrier Day [...]

Published
2021

48. fun friends $20 & Under Shiny and bright stocking stuffers for all!

Subjects
Gifts -- Social aspects -- Purchasing, Holidays, Gift wraps -- Methods, Lipstick, Skin care products, Budgets, Model cars, Consumer news and advice, Family and marriage
Abstract

Budget Expert Rachel Cruze'sBEST GIFT-BUYING TIP'Stretch your holiday gift budget by buying lip balm, lotion, festive socks, toy cars, and the like in packs. Break them apart to use as [...]

Published
2018

49. Get your party face on!

Author

Bailly, Jenny

Subjects
Personal appearance -- Management, Cosmetics -- Usage, Holidays, Company business management, General interest, Women's issues/gender studies
Abstract

Three different holiday looks, which are created with cosmetics, are presented. The styles are for different dress codes, namely black tie optional, cocktail, and casual. Tips on how to improve one's personal appearance for parties are given.

Published
2008

50. Merry & bright

Author

Evans, Linda Moran

Subjects
Women's clothing, Fashion, Holidays, Family and marriage, General interest
Published
2008

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