Governor and First Lady Gordon to host Hanukkah Ceremony
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and First Lady Jennie will host and take part in a Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremony at the State Capitol Building in…
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Barrasso shares Thanksgiving dinner with Wyoming troops in Bahrain
On Thursday, Wyoming Senator John Barrasso shared dinner with Wyoming sailors and marines serving in…
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Idaho Falls Christmas tree lighting ceremony set Friday
The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation will present the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in downtown Idaho Falls…
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Rexburg Thanksgiving program returns after 2020 hiatus
The annual Rexburg Thanksgiving program at the Rexburg Tabernacle returned Thursday, for their 40th annual…
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport and TSA expect high holiday travel volume
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport has been experiencing record levels of passenger flow and those numbers are expected to get even bigger during the…
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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2021: Feels like the good ol’ days
Last year, the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was a muted affair. Because of the pandemic, it was a TV-only event. No animated crowds lining…
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Gateway Habitat for Humanity Restore teams up with East Fork Bikes to help families in need
Gateway Habitat for Humanity Restore in Pocatello is teaming up with East Fork Bikes to make Christmas a little brighter for needy families in the…
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Lions Club to host free Thanksgiving dinner after year off
The Lion’s Club in St. Anthony, with assistance from the Ashton Lion’s Club, invites everyone to come to the South Fremont Junior High on…
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Going to the store may be your smartest bet to navigate the supply chain crisis this holiday
The supply chain crisis means last-minute gift buyers may have little choice but to go shopping the old-fashioned way this holiday…
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Thanksgiving gas prices are the highest since 2012
Drivers hitting the road this Thanksgiving will be greeted by the highest prices at the pump in nearly a…
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These are the new balloons at this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Turkey, family time and football are among the traditions that many look forward to at Thanksgiving each…
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A sweet potato pie tradition that almost wasn’t, and other stories of unforgettable family recipes
The holiday season is upon us, many of us have prepared our menus for the holiday dinners and…
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Gingerbread, ice wine, kittens and castles, 10 holiday movies to get excited about
We all need some post-Thanksgiving dinner viewing time — or just some silence from our families while we sit together and watch a movie. And what’s…
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This pricey Thanksgiving is costing farmers, too
Jim Jones is facing a supply chain squeeze on his farm outside Raleigh, North Carolina, as skyrocketing costs slice through his…
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ISP expects heavy holiday traffic, urges safe driving this Thanksgiving weekend
Idaho State Police troopers are reminding you to expect heavy traffic over this Thanksgiving weekend.…
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Holidays are most exhausting for moms. Here’s how to address that
The internal ticker tape starts around two weeks before…
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By Elissa Strauss, CNN The internal ticker tape starts around two weeks before Thanksgiving. That’s when moms and other caregivers, though…
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Holiday travel is always a nightmare, but this year will be worse
The holiday travel season is off to a relatively smooth start, with good weather and few canceled…
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The surprising reason why Ocean Spray cranberry sauce labels are upside-down
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Perhaps one of the greatest mysteries of Thanksgiving is the cranberry sauce — and we’re not talking about…
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Michael Bublé is singing about Christmas sweaters now
By Marianne Garvey Michael Bublé may soon become as synonymous with Christmas as Santa Claus. This year he’s got new Christmas music coming…
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The most infamous balloon mishaps from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
You know what they say, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is all fun and games until one of the balloons goes…
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Boost your mood with this 5-day gratitude challenge
One-time efforts to celebrate gratitude, like Thanksgiving, undeniably make us feel…
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15 unconventional Christmas albums from the past 50 years
Stacker brings readers 15 of the most unconventional Christmas albums in the last 50 years. Songs include new material, covers, or completely made-up…
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50 cute baby names with holiday meanings
Stacker compiled a list of 50 baby names with holiday…
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How Christmas is celebrated around the world
Stacker shows you how Christmas is celebrated around the…
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What Christmas was like the year you were born
To see how Christmas has changed over the last century, Stacker explored how popular traditions, like food and decorations, emerged and evolved from…
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Top holiday toys from the year you were born
With the holiday spirit in the air, it’s the perfect time to dive into the history of iconic holiday gifts. Using national toy archives and data…
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Best Thanksgiving movies of all time
Stacker analyzed data from IMDb to rank the highest-rated Thanksgiving films of all…
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How to avoid having your Thanksgiving “go up in smoke”
Thanksgiving is around the corner, and with the beloved holiday a new way to cook a turkey has some danger associated with it. Deep frying a turkey…
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How to fly safer this holiday season
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN If you’re taking to the skies to visit friends and family over the holidays, be prepared to jostle your way through…
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Target to keep stores closed on Thanksgiving for good
Target will no longer open its stores on Thanksgiving Day, making permanent a shift to the unofficial start of the holiday season that was suspended…
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Yes, there are turkeys for Thanksgiving – for a price
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer First, the good news: There is no shortage of whole turkeys in the U.S. this Thanksgiving. But those turkeys —…
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How Friendsgiving found its place in the holiday season
By Leah Asmelash, CNN For many people in the US, the end of November is populated by two holidays: Thanksgiving, the family-oriented mainstay, and,…
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Pocatello Animal Services holiday pet food drive begins Monday
Join Pocatello Animal Services for a holiday pet food…
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AAA: Nearly 290,000 Idahoans will take a Thanksgiving trip
Thanksgiving travel will bounce back in a big way this year. …
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Black Santas are appearing in US Disney parks this season for the first time
By Natasha Chen, CNN Without an official announcement or fanfare, US Disney parks are including a Black Santa Claus in Christmas celebrations this…
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Thanksgiving dinner will cost you 14% more this year, survey finds
Thanksgiving dinner will cost 14% more this year, according to new survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation.…
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Capitol Christmas Tree to arrive at Capitol Monday
Governor Brad Little and First Lady Teresa Little invite Idahoans to view the Idaho State Capitol’s Christmas Tree and…
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This holiday shopping season is going to be tough. Here are 4 ways to keep from overspending
As supply chain disruptions continue to impact businesses around the globe, consumers could have a tough time holiday shopping this year — whether…
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How to find lower prices and avoid empty shelves during the holiday shopping rush
By now, everyone knows about supply chain chaos and rising inflation that are disrupting the holiday shopping season. The Grinch is loose this…
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Ammon Lightapalooza Parade and Park Lighting set Dec. 4
The City of Ammon is partnering with Connections Credit Union to present the Ammon Lightapalooza Light Parade and McCowin Park Lighting.…
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Beware of online holiday scams
A new report shows trending holiday scams to look out for…
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It could be a very festive season for big stores and the wealthy
By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business Heading into the all-important holiday shopping season, investors have been nursing a big concern: Will supply chain…
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Thanksgiving essentials are out of stock
If you’re noticing empty shelves when shopping for Thanksgiving, you’re not…
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Christmas tree permits available at southeast Idaho BLM offices
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) began issuing Christmas tree permits Wednesday.…
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Young man who was accidentally invited to ‘grandma’s’ Thanksgiving as a teen keeps tradition going
After an accidental Thanksgiving invite in 2016 introduced Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench, they are still going…
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How to get your free reusable holiday mug at Starbucks
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Attention red cup fans: Starbucks is giving away reusable holiday cups for one day only. Customers who order a…
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For teens who are glued to social media, this 4-step plan can help
By Dr. Neha Chaudhary, CNN The holiday season is right around the corner, and for many that means more time spent with family across generations.…
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Water your Christmas tree or else, warns US safety group in an alarming alert
By Sara Smart and Justin Lear, CNN As the holiday season approaches and many across the US are setting up their Douglas firs, white pines or spruce…
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Idaho Preferred holiday gift box now available
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture recently announced the release of its third annual Idaho Preferred holiday gift box containing more than…
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Should you go to Thanksgiving dinner with your unvaccinated uncle? Experts help make the decision
As it is, holiday gatherings with loved ones can be a careful dance of dodging landmines on the way to wonderful memories — and this year, we are…
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No turkey? No problem! Try a plant-based Thanksgiving menu this year
Thinking about ditching the turkey this…
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Chick-fil-A will be closed Christmas weekend
Chick-fil-A customers looking for their fix over Christmas weekend this year will be…
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Reese’s reveals its largest peanut butter cup yet
Peanut butter fans rejoice. Reese’s is releasing its largest peanut butter cup ever: a nine-inch Reese’s Thanksgiving…
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Video game consoles and smartphones will be harder to find this holiday season
The global chip shortage is making it harder for shoppers to get their hands on some of the most sought after tech gadgets of the holiday…
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Classic Christmas songs that are more than 100 years old
Christmas music has a long and storied history beginning centuries ago. The Christmas songs many know by heart have origins rooted in topics like…
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Idaho State presents holiday opera
Admission is free, and masks are…
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Make a difference in the lives of those most lonely this holiday season
The holiday season is often lonely for residents of nursing homes and assisted living centers, and the pandemic has greatly increased the impact of…
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2021 Festival of Trees kicks off Monday, volunteers needed
The Festival of Trees in Idaho Falls kicks off Monday, Nov. 15, and volunteers are…
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Local eighth grade social studies teacher goes above and beyond for Veterans Day
Eighth grade social studies teacher Jeff Cannon is helping his students understand the importance of Veteran’s day.…
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Freezing Thanksgiving pies and boiling beans: How Americans are coping with rising prices
Though Thanksgiving is still two weeks away, Travis Moffatt and his fiancée, Britnie Walston, have already purchased three apple pies for their…
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30 ways to support your neighbors this holiday season
Stacker compiled a list of 30 ways to support your neighbors this holiday season, drawing on opportunities from organizations such as Charity…
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Tips for holiday toy safety
Stacker highlights 15 safety tips for those buying toys for children. Readers will heighten their awareness about selecting toys, making sure they…
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Mariah Carey is giving away free McDonald’s during the holidays
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Mariah Carey, the queen of Christmas, is partnering with McDonald’s and giving her fans one of the best gifts…
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How does vaccination for kids change Thanksgiving? An expert weighs in
As children ages 5 to 11 years old began receiving the COVID-19 vaccine last week, families across the country have been breathing a great sigh of…
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2021 City of Chubbuck Christmas Lighting Contest dates announced
If you have the most festive house on the block (or the most festive block in the city), the City of Chubbuck would like to…
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Ammon Holiday Decorating Contest registration underway
The City of Ammon is partnering with Kneaders Bakery & Cafe to present the first Holiday Outdoor Decorating Contest.…
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Pandemic holiday travel 2.0: How to navigate Thanksgiving this year
After hunkering down for the holidays in 2020, far more travelers are expected to be on the move this…
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Christmas tree permits available for online purchase
Christmas tree permits for the Caribou-Targhee National Forest are now available to purchase…
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Idaho Foodbank working to alleviate hunger with Hope for the Holidays Campaign
November marks the beginning of The Idaho Foodbank’s Hope for the Holidays Campaign which runs through December.…
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