Celebrating the Lantern Festival, Lunar New Year’s grand finale
By Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN As this year’s Lunar New Year celebrations draw to a close, it’s time to get ready for the grand finale, a.k.a.…
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Valentines wanted for seniors
JustServe Idaho Falls is looking for those who want to share the love this Valentine’s Day…
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The bizarre history of Groundhog Day
By Scottie Andrew, CNN Every year, Americans in snowy states wait with bated breath to see whether Punxsutawney Phil will spot his shadow. And every…
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How to celebrate Lunar New Year like an Emperor
Rebecca Cairns and Kristie Lu Stout, CNN It’s Lunar New Year. Wearing their finest festive clothes, an 18th century family sits down to feast…
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Ammon Icy Inferno Christmas Tree Bonfire set Saturday
The City of Ammon will hold the annual Icy Inferno Christmas Tree Bonfire and fireworks show Saturday, Jan. 21 at 6:00 p.m. at McCowin…
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The ‘Blue Monday’ depression peak isn’t real, but seasonal blues are. Here’s what to do
By Kristen Rogers and Rob Picheta, CNN As if we needed any more reason to ruminate over pandemic life’s daily plights, today (January 16) is…
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What’s open and closed on MLK Day 2023
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates the birthday of civil rights leader the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., who won the Nobel…
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How to restart our New Year’s resolutions
By Katy Milkman, CNN It’s that time of year again. You’ve set a New Year’s resolution and haven’t stuck to it. It’s…
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Macy’s says its holiday sales will be lower, citing inflation pressures
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN Turns out inflation may have put a damper on the holidays. Macy’s chair and CEO Jeff Gennette said lulls during the…
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Americans spent a record $212 billion online shopping this holiday season amid deep discounts
By Matt Egan, CNN Online shopping increased steadily this holiday season as record-setting discounts helped offset the pain from high inflation,…
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5 science-based strategies for nailing your New Year’s resolutions
By Katy Milkman, CNN It’s that time of year again. Champagne bottles have been popped, balls have dropped, and now your friends, family and…
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Extend your life with these New Year’s resolutions
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Looking for New Year’s resolutions that can extend your life? Master these three science-based healthy habits during…
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Local Law Enforcement issues reminder to welcome in the New Year safely
As many are preparing to welcome in the New Year Saturday Local Law Enforcement is coming together to remind us to be responsible as we welcome in…
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They eat what? New Year’s food traditions around the world
Amanda Kludt, Special to CNN New Year’s Day is meant for fresh starts. But maybe even more, it’s meant for food. As the new year arrives…
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Free rides home New Years’ Eve
New years eve fast approaches and with it some of the biggest parties of the year. If you plan to head out to a gathering or local bar, two…
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A time honored tradition hoping to spread Christmas Joy
After Bonnie Lue Broulim was given a smaller organ by a family member who couldn’t play anymore due to a move. After that Bonnie Lue knew exactly…
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AAA tips for safe holiday travel
As more snow and cold weather move through our area, experts at AAA are helping travelers be prepared. A safe trip starts before you put the key into…
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38 Christmas side dishes
Stacker compiled this list of 38 Christmas side dishes using recipes from Allrecipes, including casseroles, puddings, stuffing, and potato…
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Bell Choir welcomes weary holiday travelers
The Idaho Falls regional airport has been surprising holiday travelers to help them ring in the holiday season. This year the airport invited local…
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The truth behind ‘gift guilt’ and what to do about it
By Melissa Mahtani, CNN Planning meals, traveling and shopping for gifts are widely understood holiday stress factors for a lot of people, but…
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The best holiday dessert for non-bakers is simple — and it will make everyone happy
By Casey Barber, CNN Certain dessert traditions come to mind during the holiday season in general. There are pumpkin and sweet potato pies, rugelach…
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25 of the best holiday movies you didn’t realize were holiday movies
Stacker compiled a list of the best holiday movies you may not have realized are holiday movies using data from IMDb and…
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‘Alexa, you didn’t thank my driver, but I will’
Neighbors coming together to thank their delivery driver after finding out Amazon’s $5 tip appreciation program, “Alexa, thank my driver,” doesn’t…
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Idaho winter storms cause an impact on holiday travel
Recent heavy winter winds have closed the highways that lead into Driggs as snow is being tossed over the road and plows are not able to clean the…
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How to prepare for holiday travel with a pet
Bounce compiled a list of eight ways to prepare for holiday travel with a pet using information from various…
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Beautiful photos of Christmas markets around the world
Stacker compiled a collection of 25 images showcasing some of the most beautiful Christmas markets out…
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Rocky Mountain Power turns holiday lights green across Idaho, Wyoming and Utah
From Hogle ZooLights to Ogden’s Christmas Village and from Preston’s Festival of Lights to Laramie’s Winter Lights Festival, Rocky Mountain…
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A ‘once in a generation’ winter storm will impact nearly every state and cripple Christmas travel
By Aya Elamroussi and Jennifer Gray, CNN A major winter storm and cold blast will impact nearly every state and bring what the National Weather…
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Shoppers are still buying Nike sneakers
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Nike’s stock jumped around 11% after the company beat analyst forecasts during its latest quarter. The…
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Sled Shed is donating bikes to people in need
The holiday season is often the season of giving, and the Sled Shed-Bikes and board shop in Rexburg has found a way on how to do just that.…
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The most wonderful time of the year can be crippling to some
What may be the ‘most wonderful time of the year’ for some, could bring depression and loneliness to others dealing with seasonal affective disorder,…
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10 classic movies about holiday travel
Bounce rounded up some classic flicks that involve holiday travel.…
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Don’t send Grandma to the ICU this Christmas
Opinion by Allison Hope, CNN It started with one person releasing a long, productive unmasked cough into the stale, recycled air on the rush hour…
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The type of gift people love receiving the most
By Aaron Ahuvia, CNN My family have never been big gift givers, so it might seem ironic that I’ve discovered two secrets to giving gifts that…
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How introverts can stay sane this holiday season
By Kristen Rogers, CNN Christmas time is here. Happiness and cheer. Fun for all — well, nearly all. Some introverts might consider these next few…
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The hottest holiday gift is a massive, half pound Fruit Loop
By Zoe Sottile, CNN Just in time for the holidays, artist collective MSCHF is releasing its newest playful art piece: a giant, 930-calorie, $19.99…
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Holiday discounts are already hard to resist. The best bargains are yet to come
By Parija Kavilanz, CNN Stores are drowning in a glut of merchandise this holiday season, keeping the discounts fast and furious in the runup to…
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Our nation’s heroes honored in Pocatello
The Mountain View Cemetery was visited by tens of well wishers. All of whom were there to visit and honor the lives of those who have served in the…
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50 of the best Christmas movies of all time
Stacker used IMDb and Metacritic to round up 50 of the best Christmas movies of all time.…
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Family light show illuminates the night in Idaho Falls
While other houses may decorate for Christmas, Larry Owens knows how to put on a show. For the past 16 years, the Owens Family Light show at 1385…
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Nearly 11 million Americans to travel for the holidays
646,000 Idahoans will dash through the snow to see family and…
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Attention procrastinators: Drop-dead holiday shipping deadlines are coming soon
By Parija Kavilanz, CNN It happens every year — the mad dash to ship holiday gifts to get them to loved ones on time. And it bears repeating,…
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You can help provide Christmas dinner to local families – Here’s how
A local company is accepting donations to provide Christmas dinners to 75 families in Eastern…
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‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ still draws fans to movie theaters — decades after its release
By Jeanne Bonner, CNN The one-time lost Christmas classic “It’s A Wonderful Life” staged an unlikely comeback in the 1970s and…
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Let your inner Cookie Monster out in December
By Casey Barber, CNN The calendar says December, but it should really read “Cookiember.” This is the month for bakers of all types and…
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King Charles III releases first Christmas card of his reign
By Issy Ronald, CNN London looked like a picturesque Christmas card as snow fell on Sunday night — the perfect time for Buckingham Palace to…
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Denny’s Wrecker Service offers free holiday tows for drunk drivers
Denny’s Wrecker Service, Inc. will make sure you and your car get home safely if you have had too much to…
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Shop with a Cop: making the Christmas of kids and cops
If you were awoken in the early hours of the morning Saturday by the large amount of sirens the source of the noise was the Shop with a Cop event.…
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Idaho’s oldest women’s choir to hold free holiday concert
The Idaho Falls Choralaires are preparing for their holiday…
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2022 Chubbuck Christmas lighting contest winners
The city received more than 100 emails, calls and messages with nominations for this year’s…
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Shoppers are dipping into savings and going into debt. That could cause a holiday hangover
By Matt Egan, CNN Despite high inflation and recession fears, the holiday shopping season appears to be off to a strong start. Black Friday and Cyber…
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Salvation Army red kettle donations down this year
This is the season of giving, but the Salvation Army says its donations are down…
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AAA tips for hauling your Christmas tree
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and it’s about time to pick up this year’s Christmas tree. But driving home…
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Holiday gift crazes and fads of the past century
Stacker compiled a list of toy crazes from the past 100…
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Coca-Cola is getting into Christmas movies
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business Coca-Cola is hoping that this holiday season, families will crack open some Cokes, settle into a comfy spot…
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Runnin 4 Sweets: An 11 year journey to being a community staple
The next time you may find yourself walking or driving through Rexburg’s Main Street, there’s a shop nestled into one of the buildings near the…
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Nativity sets are getting a minimalist makeover
AJ Willingham, CNN In the fall of 2020, just before the typical holiday rush, glass artist Lauren Wzorek Earl noticed an unusual uptick in the sales…
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Who are the eager beaver holiday shoppers unhindered by inflation? Gen Z
By Parija Kavilanz, CNN Business There’s at least one group of shoppers excitedly hitting malls this holiday season — and they don’t…
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Christmas vacations: 15 of the best places to go
By CNN staff Anyplace can throw up a few lights and call it a holiday celebration, but travelers who really adore Christmas want more. In 2022, many…
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AAA: Plan ahead to avoid a holiday mishap
AAA’s tips to safely transport a Christmas tree and enjoy the holiday…
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Ammon Lightapalooza set Saturday
The annual City of Ammon Lightapalooza is Saturday, December…
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How to avoid winter sports injuries, according to experts
By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN When the temperature drops and snow begins to fall, many people can’t wait to hit the slopes or ice rink.…
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25 over-the-top Christmas displays from across America
To help get everyone in the mood for the upcoming holiday season, Stacker compiled a list of some of the most over-the-top Christmas displays across…
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20 of the best Christmas albums of all time
Using data from numerous music websites, Stacker compiled a list of 20 of the greatest Christmas albums of all time across a variety of genres and…
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Meals on Wheels Giving Tree to help local seniors in need
With close to 50 tags on the tree, you are encouraged to come pick a tag and fill it to make the season brighter.…
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Pepsi wants you to drink soda mixed with milk this holiday season
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business ‘Tis the season to mix milk into your soda. According to Pepsi, anyway. Pepsi launched a campaign…
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The Christmas Tree Fantasy is more than a wonderland
The Christmas Tree Fantasy in Blackfoot opened Wednesday morning and is helping to bring not just the Christmas spirit to its visitors but the kid…
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Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting set for Wednesday
By Marnie Hunter, CNN The kickoff to the Christmas season in New York City isn’t complete without the annual tree lighting at Rockefeller…
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American consumers got holiday shopping off to a strong start
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business Americans dished out for toys, televisions and clothing on Black Friday and into the holiday weekend, despite…
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US consumer confidence falls to lowest level since July
By Alicia Wallace, CNN Business US consumer confidence fell in November as inflation and economic uncertainty continued to loom large and potentially…
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