Holidays News
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It may be a quiet period for many, but social media is especially active over the Christmas period, with people tweeting and posting the highlights and low-lights of the festive period. Digital Journal takes a peek.
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As we’ve done over the past few years, Digital Journal takes a look at some of the Christmas and other Holiday season traditions and explores the science behind them.
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By AFP
Rio De Janeiro -
The Grinch -- in the form of devastating recession, giant corruption and unpaid salaries -- has stolen Rio de Janeiro's Christmas.Things are so tight in Brazil's party city that the traditional giant Christmas tree on the lagoon has been canceled.
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Toronto -
As with other overexposed holiday classics – “A Christmas Carol”, “The Grinch” and so on – itʼs hard to see “Itʼs a Wonderful Life” in a fresh way. But Philip Grecianʼs stage adaptation tries a unique approach: a live radio play.
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The end of December is coming soon and with it holiday activities and New Year revelries, plus plenty of opportunities to pack on the pounds. To help manage your weight during this time a leading psychologist provides some important tips.
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Toronto -
Charles Dickens’ works are so often viewed as boring, stuffy and antiquated these days, many don’t realize that his contemporaries actually saw him as a master of high and low comedy. Old Boz himself might even have enjoyed “Twist Your Dickens”.
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By AFP
Paris -
France is bracing for its annual Black Saturday, when millions of people return from their July holidays and millions of others take to the roads, rails and skies for their August break.
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On Christmas Eve, your city streets may not be as deserted as you think. For us Jews, Christmas is the time when we celebrate a different kind of holiday, one often involving movies, Chinese food and downtown strolling.
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Toronto -
“Dee Snider’s Rock & Roll Christmas Tale” sounds like an absurd parody TV special from “The Simpsons” or “SCTV”. In fact, it kept reminding me of the old “KISS Saves Santa” bit from “Family Guy.” In 2015, life imitates silly art.
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Everyone loves a holiday party…except the people who organize them.
Having to deal with different tastes and lifestyles while trying to be fun and responsible can make the holiday party a fierce creature.
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Mililani -
Riding on the wave of success of her "Maui By Design" hand painted Hawaiian 'Nei Hua' ornaments, owner Andrea Butter this year has launched an entirely new product line of Polynesian inspired leather wallets, called NĀ KOA, meaning "the courageous."
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San Francisco -
The annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair starts early this year, ahead of 'Black Friday.' The fair's opening day is Nov. 21.
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The holiday shopping season has arrived and as shoppers stroll the stores aisles and peruse the e-commerce space they will notice some new and not-so-surprising trends marketers have implemented.
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Over a third of British holiday-goers would rather be surrounded by home comforts than experience the local culture of overseas destinations, suggests a recent survey.
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When you think about Hawaii your mind shifts to warm beaches, beautiful weather, ancient volcanoes, and unique culture. It’s the combination of these things that keeps tourists returning each year.
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The high price of holidays between July and August means that a summer break is out of budget for over 35 percent of British parents, new research suggests.
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Toronto -
The excitement and activities of holiday season creates a timely opportunity to review safety strategies, like the buddy system, with parents and children. Two Canadian organizations have combined efforts to offer some timely advice.
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The NOAA/NASA Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (Suomi NPP) satellite, has allowed NASA to identify how patterns in nighttime light intensity change during major holiday seasons.
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There is something magical about lights and trees during the holiday season. Digital Journal paid a visit to London to explore some of the sights and the best bits are captured in this photo essay.
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Every year we receive dozens of holiday cards from family and friends. What can we do with them after the holidays are over?
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New York City -
Mayor Bill de Blasio and his wife, Chirlane McCray, decided to join in the Halloween fun this year by inviting all, via twitter, to Gracie Mansion for Halloween delights on Oct 28.
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The tourism sector in the UK is outperforming other industries in terms of customer satisfaction and experience, according to the latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI).
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The terror treat from the Middle East may be expected to have had a negative impact on tourism in the area but reports from tourist boards show this isn't true for neighbouring Turkey as 42 million are expected to visit the country by the end of the year.
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Tensions are building in NSW over the issue of shopping on public holidays which some argue should be observed with the closure of businesses.
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After the ratings success of "The Sound of Music," the execs at NBC have decided that the network's next live musical event will be "Peter Pan."
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We make them. We break them. Maybe some of us even fake them. They are New Year's resolutions. And yes, it is that time of year again.
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If there is one thing I love about the holidays, it is all the sweets laid out on bright colored trays and dishes. And if there is one thing I despise at the holidays, it is that tempting desire to try every last one.
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Find out how volunteers are helping spread the Christmas joy to low-income seniors. A viral video shows a woman being attacked by a cat after kicking snow in the animal's face. We investigate how to save dolphins in Japan. Welcome to TopFinds.
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The holiday season is a time of merriment. However, there are a number of health issues that are more prevalent or where the risks can be higher this time of year. Some of the key issues are outlined below.
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Edmonton -
Candy Cane Lane is an annual Christmas tradition in Edmonton. Every year people come to the west end neighbourhood of Crestwood to see the lights and decorations.
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Holidays Image
Toronto's Campbell House celebrates the season
Toronto's Campbell House celebrates the season
A Christmas tree of lights at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
Kayak In crystal clear waters. Hawaiian Airlines
Those in attendance at the 84th annual holiday tree lighting ceremony in Golden Gate Park on Dec. 5, 2013 were treated to a machine-made flurry of snow. courtesy of SF Rec. and Parks Dept.
Toronto's Campbell House celebrates the season
A lights display in the shape of what appears to be a dragon or sea monster. It was also puffing steam.
A holiday party Tech Cocktail
Queen Street West readies for the holidays
Queen Street West readies for the holidays
Another boat with holiday lights sits by the dock.
A speedboat is decked in holiday lights.
Toronto's Campbell House celebrates the season
Toronto's Campbell House celebrates the season
Toronto's Campbell House celebrates the season
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Queen Street West readies for the holidays
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You can have a smart home theatre system and nice decor without having to break the bank.
Toronto's Campbell House celebrates the season
Queen Street West readies for the holidays
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