Christmas at Hemming Village: A Joyous Celebration of the Season
Christmas at Hemming Village” is designed to offer something for everyone in the community.
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Highest-grossing movies released on Halloween weekend
Casino Bonus Canada compiled a ranking of the highest-grossing movies on Halloween weekend since 1980 using data from The Numbers.
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Scare up some Halloween savings with these money-saving tips
MoneyGeek analyzed Halloween candy, costume, and decor prices from 2021 and 2022 to understand how much more expensive everybody’s favorite spooky holiday will be this year amidst increasing costs.
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Zoo Boo returns Saturday
If you are looking for a howling good time this Halloween, Zoo Boo is sure to deliver.
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Crawloween coming back to Downtown Idaho Falls Saturday
Idaho Falls Downtown Development is calling all boos and ghouls to crawl through your local haunts in Downtown Idaho Falls Saturday, Oct, 28 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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Halloween portraits on the New York City subway are a ‘fantastical ride’
Fluorescent lighting, dark tunnels, scurrying rats and questionable dripping: New York City’s subway stations could serve as a spooky backdrop on nearly any day, but around Halloween, the sprawling subterranean system comes alive with bustling costumed figures — all of whom have somewhere to be, thanks.
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What inflation has done to the cost of Halloween
Stacker used data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and industry reports to analyze how inflation has changed the game for Halloween.
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Special needs Trunk or Treat set Saturday
The event is free, but tickets are required for each family.
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AAA shares reminders for safe celebrations and trick-or-treating
Halloween is just around the corner, and AAA is reminding drivers and trick-or-treaters to celebrate the spooky season with safety top of mind.
Continue Reading This year’s most popular (and relevant) Halloween costumes
It’s that time of year again, when all things spooky come out to play.
Continue Reading How toy and game companies are winning back their grown-up former customers
By Elisabeth Buchwald New York (CNN) — I was on vacation and hanging out quietly in the hotel room with my friend when, out of nowhere, she screamed “Zoo Pals are back!” We immediately tried to buy some. But to our misfortune, they were sold out. For days we refreshed the page to see if
Continue Reading After a summer of Barbenheimer and Beyoncé, can US consumers still afford the holiday season?
Ballpark attendance boomed this summer, Barbenheimer revived the box office and a Renaissance of live performances brought concerts into new Eras.
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Ammon Pumpkin Walk kicks off Saturday
The City of Ammon’s Annual Pumpkin Walk will kick off Saturday.
Continue Reading As the holidays approach, shoppers are in a mood to spend – on their homes and themselves
Spending on the holiday season is expected to rebound to – and even surpass – pre-pandemic levels this year for the first time.
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Forgotten charms: 15 old-school Halloween traditions that are no longer practiced
Stacker put together a list of Halloween traditions that are no longer practiced, using historical documents, news sources, and academic research.
Continue Reading What’s open and closed on Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Americans celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day on the second Monday of October each year.
Continue Reading How Indigenous Peoples’ Day came about and why it matters today
For centuries, the US celebrated Christopher Columbus as the intrepid explorer who discovered the Americas — a symbol of the American ideals of entrepreneurship and innovation.
Continue Reading Record online discounts are coming this holiday season
By Matt Egan, CNN Business New York (CNN Business) — Online shoppers will be offered record-setting discounts this holiday season as retailers attempt to entice inflation-weary consumers to buy, according to projections released Thursday by Adobe Analytics. And the company predicts the strategy will work, with online holiday sales climbing almost 5% above last year.
Continue Reading Fall equinox: Why the first day of fall isn’t as equal as you might think
Twice a year, the sun doesn’t play favorites. Everyone on Earth is seemingly on equal status – at least when it comes to the amount of light and dark that they get.
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Bannock County 9/11 community commemoration
It has been 22 years since the 9-11 terror attacks that changed the nation.
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Madison County Remembers 9-11
The Madison County Fire District is leading the way for all-day remembrances of Sept. 11.
Continue Reading Why we celebrate Labor Day and the meaning behind it
You probably associate Labor Day with sales, family barbecues and the unofficial end of summer.
Continue Reading Labor Day 2023: What’s open and closed on the September 4 holiday
Labor Day is here, which means summer is winding down and schools are reopening.
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Extra officers patrolling for impaired drivers
In 2022, Idaho encountered 26 impaired driving-related crashes during Labor Day, and over the entire year, the tally reached a staggering 1,800 crashes with 110 fatalities.
Continue Reading What to do if you have Labor Day travel plans in Idalia’s path
By Marnie Hunter and Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — Powerful Hurricane Idalia walloped parts of Florida and other states in the Southeast just as the summer travel season nears its unofficial end with the busy Labor Day weekend. The advice for travelers who are in affected areas right now is clear: Pay attention to local
Continue Reading Labor Day weekend gas prices are near all-time highs
Drivers hitting the roads this Labor Day weekend will be greeted by historically high gas prices for this time of the year.
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AAA projects busy weekend for Labor Day travel
New booking data shows year-over-year growth in domestic and international vacations.
Continue Reading Travelers should brace for lots of company on Labor Day weekend, especially internationally
The 2023 travel craze is not letting up for the upcoming Labor Day weekend in the US, travel experts warn.
Continue Reading Santa better get a T- shirt because summer has claimed Christmas
Christmas, apparently, can’t come soon enough for retailers.
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4 amazing Labor Day weekend getaway plans
If you are looking for a few fun things to do or places to go on Labor Day Weekend, look no further. Way.com has some of the best activities around the USA to help you relax and celebrate.
Continue Reading ‘Ho-hum holiday’ spending expected as shoppers deal with economic cross-currents
US consumers, trapped in a web of conflicting signals on the health of the economy and how it impacts their ability to shop, might be forced to spend less enthusiastically on a key bucket of discretionary spending – Christmas gifts, according to early forecasts of this year’s holiday sales.
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Thinking about holiday travel? Now is the best time to book
AAA explains why flights and desirable destinations will fill up fast.
Continue Reading Christmas in July: Is it time to shop for winter airfare bargains?
By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — It’s been so blazin’ hot in this record-setting summer that it’s hard to even fathom the question: Is it time to start buying airline tickets for winter holiday travel to lock in a decent price? The calendar knows what’s hard for our heat-addled minds to realize: Thanksgiving in the
Continue Reading Fireworks are too loud for many pets. Here’s how to keep them safe
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — We may find fireworks beautiful and festive, but they explode like magnified gunfire in the exquisitely sensitive ears of many of our pets. Measuring between 150 and 175 decibels, fireworks are louder than many planes at takeoff (about 140 decibels). Decibels measure the loudness of a sound while hertz
Continue Reading Joey Chestnut eats 62 hot dogs for 16th Nathan’s hot dog eating contest title, while Miki Sudo named women’s champion
By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Joey Chestnut ate 62 hot dogs in 10 minutes to win the men’s division of the Nathan’s hot dog eating contest for a record 16th time, and Miki Sudo downed 39.5 dogs to win the women’s competition for the 9th straight time in an Independence Day event marked by
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Why there were fewer horses in the Idaho Falls parade
There were fewer horses in the Idaho Falls parade this year.
Continue Reading Avoid a trip to the emergency room this July 4th with these firework safety tips
By Megan Marples, CNN (CNN) — Setting off dazzling displays of fireworks is a time-honored way to celebrate Independence Day, but it can quickly become dangerous — and even deadly — when safety guidelines are ignored. About 73% of fireworks-related injuries treated in US hospital emergency rooms occurred around the one month including the Fourth
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Iconic Wyoming firework stand sees a lot of Idahoans
The Cowboy Fireworks stand near Alpine junction has stood for decades. It is owned by the Harsman family. Shari Harshman descirbed how it all started years ago.
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2023 Independence Day celebration events
Below are the 2023 Independence Day events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming.
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What to know when saving space for Independence Day activities
With this year’s Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce Independence Day Parade, the City of Idaho Falls would like to remind residents that reserving or marking areas for a viewing location for the parade may not occur on city property prior to 6 a.m. on July 4.
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AAA Fourth of July travel tips and outlook
According to AAA, this Fourth of July travel season will be one for the record books.
Continue Reading Fourth of July plans? Don’t forget to include a sober ride home
In the last 31 days, at least 19 people have been killed in crashes on Idaho roads.
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10 shopping holidays other than Black Friday you need to know about
To save big on big purchases, timing can be everything. CouponBirds compiled a list of 10 shopping holidays so you can save the dates.
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How you can help out our community at the Idaho Falls Independence Day Parade
This Fourth of July, you can help out others in our community who are in need.
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How your neighborhood fireworks display may affect local veterans
While fireworks are now legal to use and sell in Idaho until July 5, you may need to think twice about your neighbors before you buy or set off any large explosions.
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What to know before purchasing fireworks
Safe and sane fireworks may only be sold and purchased within city of Idaho Falls limits from June 23 to July 5.
Continue Reading Your Fourth of July cookout will cost you less this year, according to American Farm Bureau
By Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN (CNN) — Good news for your Fourth of July cookout — it’s more affordable than last year. Families can expect to pay $67.73 for a party of 10, down 3% from last year’s record high, according to a survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation. The cookout includes 12 staple items.
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AAA predicts record 4th of July travel
50.7 million Americans, including nearly 291,000 Idahoans, expected to take a trip.
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Walk Idaho Falls’ Fourth of July parade with JustServe
JustServe, a local service organization, is looking for more participants to help with and walk in Rexburg’s Fourth of July Parade.
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Controlled burn at Snake River Landing Sunday to prepare for aerial fireworks
The Idaho Falls Fire Department will conduct a controlled burn along Milligan Road in Snake River Landing throughout the day on Sunday, June 25.
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30th annual Melaleuca Freedom Celebration programs largest firework show west of Mississippi River
For the last 30 years, the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration has displayed what organizers say is the largest fireworks show west of the Mississippi River.
Continue Reading Summer solstice: Everything you need to know about the longest day of the year
By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — Do you yearn for long days and short nights? Then this could be the best day of the year for you and fellow sunlight seekers. The summer solstice is Wednesday, June 21. It’s the longest day and shortest night in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s also the first official day
Continue Reading What to know about Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — Despite Juneteenth’s storied history, the holiday was largely overlooked by non-Black Americans until recent years. The momentum of the Black Lives Matter movement propelled Juneteenth into the national spotlight, building on a decades-long push by activists and leaders to get recognition for the landmark occasion. In 2021, Juneteenth became the latest federal
Continue Reading What is open on Juneteenth 2023?
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — More employers than ever are observing Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the US. Almost 40% of US employers now provide Juneteenth as a paid holiday, a significant increase from just 9% two years ago, according to data from HR consulting firm Mercer. Juneteenth is
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Pancakes and Old Warbirds Fly for Father’s Day
Nearly a couple thousand people gathered at the Legacy Flight Museum for a celebration of Father’s Day. The Celebration included a free pancake breakfast and an air show from the many different old warbirds the Museum houses.
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10 notable Juneteenth celebrations across the US
Local Juneteenth events are growing across the U.S. now that it’s a federal holiday. Stacker created a list of 10 notable celebrations.
Continue Reading Memorial Day weekend air travel surpasses pre-pandemic levels
By Pete Muntean and Gregory Wallace, CNN (CNN) — More travelers passed through airports this Memorial Day weekend than in the same holiday period before the pandemic, according to Transportation Security Administration figures shared with CNN. The figures TSA shared total 12.4 million people screened since Thursday. The busiest day was Friday when the agency screened
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Madison Fire Department honors fallen heroes visiting county cemeteries
Memorials to fallen heroes are taking place all over the region. In Madison County the Fire Department has spent the morning going to various county cemetaries to honor the fallen with a special ceremony Monday.
Continue Reading Here’s what’s open and closed on Memorial Day 2023
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — The last Monday of May honors and mourns members of the US armed forces who died serving the country. This year, Memorial Day is on Monday, May 29. Many office workers and school children will see a day off to start the summer season. Here’s what’s open
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AAA urges safe driving during the ‘100 Deadliest Days’
With Memorial Day and the start of the summer driving season right around the corner, AAA is reminding drivers to stay safe behind the wheel.
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Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial returns to Pocatello for Memorial Day weekend
For 19 years, the Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial has honored the men and women who died serving the United States in the Global War on Terrorism.
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Broulim’s veterans Memorial Day breakfast set Saturday
The Broulim’s in Ammon is also honoring our veterans and our first responders.
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Now entering the 100 Deadliest Days on Idaho roads
During the 100 Deadliest Days last year, there were 72 fatal crashes, and 80 people died.
Continue Reading Americans to spend $1.6 billion less on gas this Memorial Day weekend
By Matt Egan, CNN Business New York (CNN Business) — Much like the skies, the roads will be busy this Memorial Day weekend as Americans celebrate the unofficial start of summer. More than 37 million people are expected to hit the roads this holiday weekend, up 6% from a year ago, according to AAA. Despite
Continue Reading Why Mother’s Day is the most hated day in the restaurant industry
By Alexandra Peers, CNN Mother’s Day is one of the busiest days for the American restaurant industry, presenting a massive operational challenge to restaurants. That’s why it gained a reputation among waiters and restaurant staff as one of the most grueling days on the calendar. “Every server knows that working on Mother’s Day is hell.
Continue Reading ‘The perfect date’ and other pop culture holidays
By Lisa Respers France, CNN April 25 is the perfect date. It is, at least, according to the 2000 film “Miss Congeniality,” starring Sandra Bullock as an FBI agent who goes undercover as a contestant in a beauty pageant. Heather Burns plays Cheryl Frasier, a.k.a. Miss Rhode Island, who is asked to describe her “perfect
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2023 Easter celebration events
Below are the 2023 Easter celebration events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming.
Continue Reading What do Christians celebrate on Palm Sunday?
By Ray Sanchez, CNN On Palm Sunday, Christians throughout the world celebrate the day Jesus triumphantly entered Jerusalem days before his crucifixion. Crowds left palm fronds and clothing in his path as a sign of praise and respect. Every year, millions of Christians observe Palm Sunday by attending church service and carrying palms of their
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National Vietnam War Veterans Day recognized locally
When they came home, they didn’t get the recognition they deserved.
Continue Reading A one-eyed rescue cat is the newest Cadbury Bunny and the first feline to hold the role
By Zoe Sottile, CNN A one-eyed cat named Crash is the first-ever cat to win the Cadbury Bunny contest, making him the brand’s official “spokesbunny” for the year. The chocolate company announced Crash’s win in a news release Tuesday. The lucky winner is an 8-year-old from Boise, Idaho, according to the release. Crash was injured
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St. Patrick’s Day on Park makes its return
For the first time in a few years, the Idaho Falls Downtown celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day is returning.
Continue Reading St. Paddy’s Day on Park returns to Downtown Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation will present St. Paddy’s Day on Park this Saturday, March 18.
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Drive sober this holiday weekend
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies are participating with other law enforcement agencies around the state and the Idaho Office of Highway Safety through the St. Patrick’s Day weekend to intercept intoxicated drivers.
Continue Reading Keep March Madness on the court, not the road
AAA urges safe driving habits as St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday this year.
Continue Reading Why American whiskey is the real winner of St. Patrick’s Day
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN On St. Patrick’s Day, it might seem appropriate to knock back a shot of Jameson Irish Whiskey. However, when it comes to the luck of the Irish, US whiskey-makers might have the upper hand. American-made whiskey is one of the fastest-growing spirits in the United States, with sales soaring nearly 11%
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Don’t rely on luck: Law enforcement agencies to increase patrols for St. Patrick’s Day weekend
This St. Patrick’s Day weekend, local law enforcement agencies are partnering on a state-wide traffic safety campaign to help protect drivers and pedestrians.
Continue Reading Today is Equal Pay Day. Here’s what that means
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN The gender pay gap is typically referred to in monetary terms, measuring how much women earn for every dollar a man earns. But that gap is also indirectly a marker of time, since women on average earn less and therefore have to work longer just to break even with men. How
Continue Reading What to know about pi on Pi Day
By Michelle Lou, Saeed Ahmed and Katia Hetter, CNN If you’ve been using Pi Day as an excuse to just eat pie, that’s just peachy (or apple or chocolate cream). But there’s so much more to know about pi. Here’s why we care about pi and its day of celebration, which is March 14. What
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How much Americans spent on holiday shopping in 2022
Wondering how the 2022 holiday shopping season stacked up? Experian used data from the National Retail Federation to learn how much Americans spent.
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2023 Liberty on Parade registration announced
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday the 2023 ‘Liberty on Parade’ annual Independence Day parade registration will open on Monday, April 3, 2023.
Continue Reading Kohl’s had a rough holiday
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN As consumers pulled back on their holiday spending amid biting inflation, it seems that Kohl’s dropped off many shoppers’ lists. Sales at Kohl’s stores open for at least one year dropped 6.6% during the holiday quarter, the company said Wednesday. The retailer also lost $302 million during the quarter. The losses
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How flexible work is changing holiday travel trends
Holiday travel has changed significantly thanks to the rise of flexible work. TravelPerk takes a look at some of the biggest shifts.
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Walmart candles recalled due to fire hazard
n 1 million candles sold at Walmart are being recalled because of a fire hazard.
Continue Reading Mardi Gras 2023: Big Easy returns to playing hard. Here’s what you need to know
By Forrest Brown, CNN Mardi Gras 2021 was a very quiet, socially distanced event. And festivities were still a bit subdued in 2022, at least by pre-pandemic standards. But this year, New Orleans is ready to go full throttle for its famous party. Lifelong Big Easy resident Sarah Barnett, who has missed only a couple
Continue Reading Mardi Gras: The most fun you’ll have with a history lesson
By Emanuella Grinberg, CNN It’s time to break out your beads and get in your last bites of king cake — Mardi Gras time is here. Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday. It’s also called Shrove Tuesday, Carnival Tuesday or Pancake Tuesday, depending on where the celebration is taking place. No matter the name,
Continue Reading Here’s what’s open and closed on Presidents Day 2023
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN This Monday, February 20, marks Presidents Day. The federal holiday falls on the third Monday of February, commemorating America’s 45 commanders in chief (Grover Cleveland served two nonconsecutive terms, so is considered the 22nd and 24th US President.) Officially, the holiday is known as Washington’s Birthday, as it usually falls around
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How Americans shopped Black Friday weekend amid inflation and fears of recession
Shopdog analyzed data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Census Bureau, and Shopify to get a sense of how consumers reacted to inflation.
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“Oh, I love this” – Seniors get Valentine’s Day surprise
JustServe delivered 1,400 flowers donated from local businesses and 9,340 handmade cards from the community to local seniors.
Continue Reading Feeling ripped off on Valentine’s Day? Popular chocolate boxes look big, but have more plastic than ever
By Parija Kavilanz, CNN Get ready for heartbreak in the candy aisle. As Valentine’s Day arrives, so does the annual frenzy to buy or gift the classic Russell Stover and Whitman’s Sampler chocolate boxes that come in under $12 or so at Walgreens, CVS, Walmart and Target stores. But shoppers may be disappointed this year
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Harsh winter impacts local florists on Valentine’s Day
This winter has given us lots of snow, and while it can mean lots of fun in the snow, it has impacted local florists in their preparations for Valentine’s day.
Continue Reading This Ohio animal shelter will write your ex’s name in a litterbox for Valentine’s Day
By Zoe Sottile, CNN It’s the purrfect way to get back at your crappy ex. This Valentine’s Day, an Ohio animal shelter is offering to write your ex’s name in a litterbox — and let its adoptable cats go to town. The Animal Friends Humane Society in Hamilton, Ohio, is offering the unique tribute for
Continue Reading 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. the Lantern Festival. Happening on the 15th day of the first lunar month (February 5 this year), the event, called Yuan Xiao Jie in Mandarin Chinese, is considered the
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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 season.
Continue Reading 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 year, we take Phil’s weather forecast — six more weeks of winter, or an early spring? — as gospel, meteorology be damned. It’s about as strange (and cute) as holidays
Continue Reading 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 on a lavish banquet in a room adorned with auspicious signage. This scene will sound familiar to many of the families, across China and the globe, enjoying their own festivities, traditions
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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 Park.
Continue Reading 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 Blue Monday — the third Monday of January, which is rumored to be the most depressing day of the year. But is it? Research hasn’t proved that there is any
Continue Reading 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 Peace Prize in 1964. He was assassinated four years later. This year, the holiday falls on Monday, January 16. It’s a federal holiday, which means government agencies, banks and
Continue Reading 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 Quitters Day, the second Friday in January, which is dedicated to restarting those resolutions. While some people love the tradition of setting a goal each January 1, others argue it’s a waste of
Continue Reading 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 non-peak holiday weeks “were deeper than anticipated” and that consumers will continue to feel pressured into 2023, in a Q4 update Friday. Macy’s said Friday its net sales from the
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