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News Articles: Holiday

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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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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  • Arts & Life

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
thanksgiving travel bar chart

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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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By:
  • 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 ,
  • and 1 more
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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By:
  • Elena Rivera and
  • Virginia Prescott
City of South Fulton Celebrates It's First Indigenous Peoples' Day.

South Fulton Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Next Monday, public schools and state offices across Georgia close to mark Columbus Day. Five states, more than 50 cities and dozens of universities no...

October 02, 2018
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor and
  • Virginia Prescott
Kristian Bush, left, and Jennifer Nettles present the award for vocal duo of the year at the 51st annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.

Kristian Bush On Sugarland's 2018 Reunion

On today's episode of “Two Way Street,” we talk to Sugarland artist Kristian Bush . He and his musical partner, Jennifer Nettles , have been on hiatus...

December 18, 2017
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  • Bill Nigut

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