Holidays u0026 Seasonal Events

Detroit City Council Urges Different Approach to Handling Public Events – Detroit Police Department Under Fire

2024-05-08 00:46:32 Detroit City Council members urged the Detroit Police Department to handle public events differently following officers stormed southwest Detroit’s Cinco de Mayo festivities Sunday. Detroit Police start crowds detained and dispersed around 5:00 pm that evening, causing riots among the residents and visitors who felt that the police had prevented celebrations. Deputy Chief … Read more

Best Christmas Cookie Recipes by State: Find Your Favorite Holiday Treat!

2023-12-18 08:00:00 Christmas is one week away and families across the country are baking sweets in preparation for of St. Nick. What is the most popular Christmas cookie in Ohio? For the second year in a row, peanut butter blossoms – a peanut butter cookie with chocolate, typically a Hershey’s Kiss, in the middle – … Read more

Top Christmas Candy Favorites: Which States Prefer KitKats, M&Ms, Skittles, and More

2023-12-15 11:15:46 Carolers sing as J. Hyatt and Cici Brown exit opening ceremony for Riverfront Esplanade Carolers sing as J. Hyatt and Cici Brown exit the grand opening ceremony for the Riverfront Esplanade on Beach Street. Jim Abbott, The Daytona Beach News-Journal Christmas is almost here and with it several beloved traditions: like finding a … Read more

Best Christmas Towns in Western North Carolina: Blowing Rock – A Festive Destination

2023-12-11 10:28:25 From the Biltmore Estate to a snow-brushed national parks, festive locations in Western North Carolina are plenty. However, HGTV recently released its list of best small “Christmas towns” in the United States and placed one North Carolina mountain town on the list for it’s Christmas traditions, local scenery and seasonal events. “Yes, there … Read more

Patrick Doyle Writes King Charles’ Coronation March: Royal Family Christmas Cards and Specials

2023-12-10 15:10:50 Patrick Doyle writes King Charles’ Coronation March From the Oscars to the Coronation – Academy Award nominated composer Patrick Doyle has been commissioned to write the Coronation March for King Charles. (24 April) AP The royal family is fully in the holiday spirit, releasing a pair of new Christmas cards to mark the … Read more

Florida Christmas Weather Forecast 2023: Rain, Snow, and Temperature Projections

2023-12-06 11:05:59 Last year, Florida saw its coldest Christmas in over three decades. An arctic blast slammed into the U.S. with dangerously cold temperatures and heavy snow, fatal car crashes, thousands of canceled flights and millions at risk for power outages. Temperatures dropped into the 20s Christmas morning across north and central Florida, putting it … Read more

Thanksgiving Travel Weather Predictions: Know Before You Go

2023-11-17 16:00:15 Could the weather cause travel nightmares ahead of this Thanksgiving? AccuWeather has an exclusive breakdown of where in the U.S. the weather might cause travel problems in the days leading up to Thanksgiving this year. Will it be a rainy turkey day in Florida next week? So far signs point to no, although … Read more

Gainesville Holiday Events 2023: Winter Showcase, Christmas Express, Tree Lighting & More!

2023-11-22 10:03:45 Editor’s note: This item has been updated to provide more information regarding the Gainesville Holiday Parade. WINTER SHOWCASE 2023 NOV. 23-DEC. 20: The Gainesville Fine Arts Association Gallery will have its Winter Showcase 2023 exhibit on display through Dec. 20. Gallery hours are 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 11 a.m. … Read more