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1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. Merry & bright

Author

Evans, Linda Moran

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

27. A Special Day For Dads

Author

Catherine, Rachel

Subjects
Father's Day -- History, Fatherhood -- Appreciation, Holidays, General interest
Abstract

Byline: Rachel Catherine Every year we set aside the third Sunday of June to celebrate some very special people. We recognize the person in your life who taught you how [...]

Published
2017

28. This Spring, Celebrate 'Platinum Week' in Japan

Author

Richarz, Allan

Subjects
Japan -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations -- Description and travel, Holidays, Travel, Retail trade, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

In chronically overworked Japan, the Golden Week holiday period offers rare respite for the country's work force. Each spring, from late April to early May, the country celebrates four nonconsecutive [...]

Published
2019

29. Photo Gallery: Year of the Pig comes to Buddhist center in Boston

Author

Leong, Clarence

Subjects
Holidays, Asian Americans -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Prayer, Arts centers, Festivals, Parades, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Clarence Leong Staff Abstract: The Lunar New Year took place on Feb. 5, 2019. In Dorchester Mass., Vietnamese Americans gathered in a Buddhist cultural center for an evening of [...]

Published
2019

30. 'The Year Of The Dog' Begins

Subjects
Beijing, China -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Chinese New Year -- Influence, Holidays, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=586315543 BYLINE: ANTHONY KUHN HOST: DAVID GREENE DAVID GREENE: Today marks the start of the Year of the Dog. The Lunar New Year [...]

Published
2018

31. What's cooking?

Subjects
Holidays, Cookery, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

It's time to celebrate the holidays. Many people celebrate with special foods. Turn the page to see what's cooking. Something Smells Good! Christmas is a Christian holiday. Many people bake [...]

Published
2006

32. Yes, you can discuss politics at the holiday table. Here's how

Subjects
Family relations, Holidays, Suppers, Americans, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Jasmine Heyward Staff Abstract: During polarized times, we often avoid discussing politics at holiday gatherings to keep the peace. But engaging wisely can help build bridges, promote understanding, and [...]

Published
2018

33. The highest number of Americans on record will take a trip over the holidays

Subjects
Travel -- Forecasts and trends -- Environmental aspects -- United States, Holidays, Cold weather, Market trend/market analysis, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

ANNE-MARIE GREEN: The holiday getaway is underway, and today is one of the busiest travel days of the season. The highest number of Americans on record will take a trip [...]

Published
2017

34. Happy holidays!

Subjects
Festivals -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Holidays, Winter, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Winter holidays are coming. People celebrate different holidays. How do people celebrate holidays? Special Days, Special Foods, Special Words! At Christmas, many people make special cookies. Some people say, 'Merry [...]

Published
2005

35. Paradise found

Author

Dwyer, Lexi

Subjects
Hawaii -- Description and travel, Fiji -- Description and travel, Holidays, Fashion and beauty, General interest
Abstract

The best destinations for holidays for the newly wed couples are the islands on the Pacific Ocean. Some of the islands include Hawaii, French Polynesia, Fiji and The Great Barrier Reef Islands.

Published
2005

36. Holiday lights

Subjects
Holidays, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Winter brings many holidays, They are celebrated in different ways. Bright lights are a part of each one. Turn the page for some holiday fun! Different kinds of holiday lights [...]

Published
2004

37. Happy holidays from Zip!

Subjects
Holidays, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Zip Likes the Holidays! It is the holiday season and all through Zip's town, the people are running up and down. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To shop for gifts and bake cookies [...]

Published
2004

38. Happy New Year! (Our Big World)

Subjects
Holidays, Play schools, Education, Preschool, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Caption: Banana Monkey, Frisky Squirrel, and Jumper Frog are celebrating the first day of the year, or New Year's Day. Ask: What are they wearing on their heads? What are [...]

Published
2003

39. December holidays are here. (Social Studies)

Subjects
December, Holidays, Holiday cookery, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

In December, many people celebrate holidays. One way people celebrate is to eat special foods. What foods do some people eat? Many, Many Holiday Foods During Hanukkah some people eat [...]

Published
2002

41. COUNTRIES AND HOUBAVS LOGIC PUZZLE

Author

Truesdell, Julie

Subjects
Holidays, Puzzles, General interest
Abstract

Each of these four children lives in a different country and celebrates a different holiday. Read the hints to find out what country each lives in, and what holiday each [...]

Published
2018

42. VIA adds 'Ocean' departures: Budd equipment pressed into service for extra holiday runs

Subjects
VIA Rail Canada Inc. -- Service enhancement, Holidays, Railroads -- Service enhancement, General interest, History
Abstract

Running only triweekly between Montreal and the Maritime Provinces doesn't help VIA Rail Canada become a more relevant factor in Canadian surface transportation mobility, but for the second year in [...]

Published
2016

43. Spain Celebrates National Day Despite Catalan Crisis

Subjects
Spain -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Catalonia, Spain -- Political aspects, Holidays, Prime ministers -- Speeches, lectures and essays, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=557298110 BYLINE: LAUREN FRAYER HOST: RACHEL MARTIN RACHEL MARTIN: It's National Day in Spain, and the holiday comes at an awkward time. The [...]

Published
2017

44. Liberation Day: What July 4 Means To Rwanda

Subjects
Rwanda -- Political aspects -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Presidents (Government) -- Political activity, Holidays, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=535470960 BYLINE: EYDER PERALTA HOST: MARY LOUISE KELLY MARY LOUISE KELLY: On this Independence Day here in the U.S., let's take note that [...]

Published
2017

45. Arkansas Ends Dual Holiday Celebrating Robert E. Lee, Martin Luther King, Jr

Subjects
Arkansas -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Martin Luther King Day, Holidays, Generals -- Appreciation, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=520996084 BYLINE: JACOB KAUFFMAN HOST: AUDIE CORNISH AUDIE CORNISH: The third Monday in January is a federal holiday, Martin Luther King Day. In [...]

Published
2017

47. Billions of people around the world will celebrate Christmas on Sunday

Subjects
Christmas -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations -- International aspects, Holidays, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

ANTHONY MASON: It`s Friday, December 23, 2016. Welcome back to CBS THIS MORNING. More real news ahead, including Cardinal Timothy Dolan in Studio 57. New York`s Roman Catholic leader shows [...]

Published
2016

48. A record number of Americans will travel on highways and in the air for the holidays

Subjects
Travel -- Forecasts and trends -- United States, Airports -- Traffic, Holidays, Market trend/market analysis, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

ALEX WAGNER: A record number of Americans will travel on highways and in the air for the holidays. AAA says more than one hundred and three million people will take [...]

Published
2016

49. Well, for holiday travelers it looks like getting there will not be half the fun

Subjects
Travel -- Environmental aspects -- United States, Holidays, Cold weather, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

ANNE-MARIE GREEN: It`s Friday, December 23, 2016. This is the CBS MORNING NEWS. GIRL: (SINGING). Sorry. All flights are delayed. ANNE-MARIE GREEN: Holiday travel is in full swing and that [...]

Published
2016

50. According to AAA nearly one-third of the country will be crowding the nation`s highways and airports between Christmas and New Year`s

Subjects
Travel -- Forecasts and trends -- United States, Holidays, Market trend/market analysis, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, AAA -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes
Abstract

According to AAA nearly one-third of the country will be crowding the nation`s highways and airports between Christmas and New Year`s. Chris Martinez has the travel forecast. (Begin VT) CHRIS [...]

Published
2016

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