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News Articles: Holiday

Macon's Christmas Light Extravaganza and Macon Pops Christmas Spectacular opens Nov. 29, 2024 and the light show with music runs through Jan. 5, 2025.

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Longing for the Christmases of childhood? These Georgia holiday events offer comfort and joy

Across the state as communities prepare for tree lighting ceremonies, concerts, art exhibitions, stage shows and more, a theme is emerging: nostalgia.

November 27, 2024
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  • Kristi York Wooten
PBS NewsHour Voices of gratitude on Thanksgiving Day amid the ongoing pandemic

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Much more goes into holiday 'comfort food' than ingredients

The feeling of fullness or being “stuffed” when celebrating is a combination of our food and the emotions we attach to a meal. That includes those who prepared it, those we share it with, and the recipe itself.

November 27, 2024
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  • Ellen Eldridge
Lighting of Macy’s Great Tree at Lenox Square.

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Macy’s Great Tree Lighting ‘retired’ after 74 years

Another Atlanta holiday tradition is now in the history books as Macy’s at Lenox Square announced it has “retired” the annual Great Tree Lighting. 

December 14, 2023
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  • Collin Kelley
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A guide to Atlanta’s holiday pop-up bar scene

It’s that time of year again! Atlanta’s holiday pop-up bar scene is back in session.

December 08, 2023
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  • Sammie Purcell
Georgia in Play with Leah Fleming

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Georgia in Play Preview: The little drummer boy picks up a flute

This Friday on Georgia in Play: Host Leah Fleming speaks with Ragan Whiteside, award-winning contemporary jazz artist, about her musical experience and what jazz means to her.

December 06, 2023
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  • Leah Fleming and
  • Chase McGee
Shopping scams ramp up during the holidays as more people shop online and in stores. Credit Pexels

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Shopping scams ramp up during the holidays. What to watch for and how to protect yourself

Shopping scams ramp up during the holidays as more people go online and in-store searching for gifts for loved ones. FBI Atlanta has some of the top scams to watch out for this year and how to protect yourself against them.

December 06, 2023
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  • Devon Zwald
The gazebo and band shell at Glover Park in Marietta Square in a 2017 photo.

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Love holiday movies? Spot these Georgia locations in 'Dashing Through the Snow' and 6 more

From the Atlanta skyline to Dahlonega's town square and the St. Simons Lighthouse, Georgia landmarks star in a long list of holiday productions.

December 05, 2023
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Rapper and actor Ludacris, right, smiles with a student who received new shoes at Miles Intermediate Elementary School in Atlanta on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022.

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Ludacris, Mercedes-Benz grant holiday wishes with new shoes

Ludacris and Mercedes-Benz have surprised schoolchildren in Atlanta with more than 500 new pairs of shoes just in time for the holidays.

December 08, 2022
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  • Associated Press
A woman visits a cemetery as part of the 'Day of the Dead' celebration on November 2, 2020 in Valle de Chalco, Mexico.

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How Halloween is celebrated around the world

Here's a look at how the time around Halloween is celebrated in seven countries outside of the United States.

October 28, 2022
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  • Giulia Heyward
People watch a laser show on the banks of the river Sarayu during Deepotsav celebrations on the eve of the Hindu festival of Diwali in Ayodhya on November 3, 2021.

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Diwali will be honored as an official holiday in New York City schools

Diwali celebrates lightness over darkness and is celebrated by more than 1 billion Hindu people each year. It also has its own versions in the Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism religions.

October 22, 2022
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  • Ayana Archie
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Smartphone Data: Many Americans Ignored Thanksgiving Travel Warnings From The CDC

NPR analyzed data by SafeGraph to determine the percentage of people who stayed at their "home" location for Thanksgiving as well as the percentage who traveled 31 miles or more.

December 03, 2020
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  • Ruth Talbot and
  • Jess Eng
The original ride at Rich's only cost a dime for children.

The Pink Pig Delights Atlanta Children Across Generations

The Pink Pig is considered a rite of passage for Atlanta children. It’s a child-sized ride at the Macy’s at Lenox Square Mall that comes out during the...

December 24, 2018
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  • Sophia Saliby
New Orleans bounce queen Big Freedia is DJ Hourglass' favorite artist to play at holiday parties.

Atlanta's DJ Hourglass Shares The Perfect Songs For Holiday Parties

Jaleesa Ledbetter is an Atlanta-based DJ and member of Werc Crew , a collective of artists, producers and DJs in the city. Under the name DJ Hourglass ,...

December 21, 2018
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  • Elena Rivera

Continuing A Holiday Tradition With A Special Reading Of Truman Capote's 'A Christmas Memory'

"On Second Thought" continues a holiday tradition with "Political Rewind" host Bill Nigut and his reading of Truman Capote's "A Christmas Memory."...

December 20, 2018
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  • Elena Rivera ,
  • Virginia Prescott ,
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Anita Sanchez is the author of "The Four Sacred Gifts: Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Times."

Author Anita Sanchez Shares Gifts Of Unity, Forgiveness For The Holidays

Thanksgiving is the time when people come together to celebrate with family and friends; however, the recent election and politics in general might make...

November 20, 2018
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  • Virginia Prescott
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