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News Articles: holidays

A "Stay Home" sign is taped to a driver's vehicle as she passes Christmas lights during a car caravan of nurses calling for people to remain home amid a coronavirus surge last month in El Paso, Texas.

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  • National

'What Real Friends Do': How to Navigate Tough Conversations About COVID-19

With a spike in COVID-19 cases colliding with cold weather and the holidays, many Americans are facing difficult decisions about whether and how to socialize.

December 16, 2020
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By:
  • Sarah McCammon
Father Julio Martinez raises the Blessed Sacrament from the back of a pickup truck in Ramseur, N.C.

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  • Religion

Holiday On Wheels: Latino Church Gets Creative Honoring Patron Saint Despite Pandemic

The Rev. Julio Martinez put a portrait of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the back of a pickup truck and celebrated the festival in the front yards of church members.

December 13, 2020
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By:
  • Emma Peaslee
This year, fiambre was made in the garage. Family members came to pick up their share instead of coming together for a festive meal.

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  • Family

From Around The World: How To Have A Happy(ish) Pandemic Thanksgiving

Folks in other countries have figured out ways to hold a safe traditional celebration at a time of quarantines and lockdowns. Here are a few hacks they've devised.

November 24, 2020
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By:
  • Rosemary Misdary and
  • Sushmita Pathak
Jasmine Surti (far right) and three generations of her family celebrating Thanksgiving in Philadelphia in 2018. From left, front: Louise Aucott, Gabe Aucott with Juniper Chamberlin, Rachel Aucott, Sandhya Surti, Anjali Surti, Hemant Surti, Jasmine Surti 2nd row, starting from center: Steve Hoenstine, Aimee Landau, Mike Aucott Top: Ezra Landau.

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  • Food

How To Plan – And Even Be Grateful – For A Socially Distanced Thanksgiving

It's not a normal Thanksgiving and holiday planning has gotten more complicated for many families and friends figuring out safe, socially distant ways to share favorite foods and treasured recipes.

November 22, 2020
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By:
  • Neda Ulaby
A day before the Chuseok holiday, children run around artificial full moons, part of an installation at a park in eastern Seoul. Koreans believe that wishes made to the full moon on Chuseok will come true. The Seongdong District Office teamed up with local businesses to install the moons as a way to convey hope in the time of COVID-19.

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  • World

COVID-19 Hampered South Korea's Chuseok Holiday — But Daughters-In-Law Got A Break

Women usually clean and cook at their in-laws' — but many stayed home this year. "It's difficult to understand why we have to do so much hard work when it's not even for our own ancestors," one says.

October 07, 2020
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By:
  • Ha-kyung Kim
Jon Goode is an Emmy nominated poet and playwright based in Atlanta.

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  • Performing Arts

Atlanta Playwright, Author Offers Hope Through Poetry

The season of holiday cheer and giving can be especially difficult for people going through loss, illness or other challenges that come with being human...

December 25, 2019
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor
For the 12th year, Jeffrey Bützer, T. T. Mahony and Mike Beshera will perform Vince Guaraldi's score from 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' at venues in Atlanta, Savannah and Woodstock this December.

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  • Music

Atlanta Musicians Jazz Up The Holiday Season Across Georgia with 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'

Like the endearing story presented in 1965's animated special A Charlie Brown Christmas , the music from the feature has endured as a holiday classic....

December 06, 2019
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  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott
According to Cigna, only around half of Americans (53 percent) have meaningful in-person social interactions, such as long conversations with friends or quality time with family, on a daily basis.

How Loneliness That Lingers Could Affect Your Health – And What To Do About It

A lot of Americans feel lonely – between one-third and half, depending on which research you consult. The holidays can be an especially difficult time...

December 19, 2018
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By:
  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott
Julia Bainbridge channels her experiences with loneliness into her podcast, "The Lonely Hour."

Julia Bainbridge Is In Search Of Connection On 'The Lonely Hour' Podcast

Julia Bainbridge 's podcast, "The Lonely Hour," aims to normalize loneliness as a part of everyday life. Her podcast tells the stories of people all...

December 04, 2018
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Elena Rivera

On Second Thought For Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Today we filled up on music and stories of community before Thanksgiving. We spoke with Sharon Collins, whose documentary named "The Macon Sound"...

November 20, 2018
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 3 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
The survey shows that turkey prices are the lowest since 2014.

Cost Of Thanksgiving Dinner Lowest Since 2010

Americans will be spending less on their Thanksgiving meal this year. The cost is down for the third year in a row.

November 20, 2018
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By:
  • Sophia Saliby

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