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How NFL teams fared on Christmases past
Christmas Day 2024 will feature four NFL teams — take a look at how these teams have fared in Christmas games past.
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The best NBA Christmas Day performances of all-time
The NBA on Christmas Day has brought out some of the best ever on-court performances from triple-doubles to monster scoring.
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The origin of NORAD's Santa tracker
Children from around the world track Santa Claus as he sweeps across the globe, delivering presents and defying time. Here’s how the tradition began.
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WATCH LIVE: Where is Santa now? NORAD is tracking him around the globe
Now in its 69th year, the holiday tradition lets children watch or call in to get updates on Santa Claus as he makes his way around the globe.
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All about the ‘Tom Cruise cake': Who gets it and how to order it
The white chocolate coconut cake from Doan’s Bakery is the talk of Tinseltown every year around the holidays.
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State's Vet says Santa's reindeer are medically cleared to fly the Connecticut skies
As our StormTracker team finalizes the forecast for Santa’s travels on Christmas Eve, other authorities in our state are sharing their analysis of the reindeers’ wellbeing. On Monday, Connecticut’s Department of Agriculture posted on social media, with a “full report” from State Veterinarian Dr. Thamus Morgan. Morgan’s findings have confirmed that all 9 reindeer, Rudolph included, have passed all...
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A Holy Year is about to start in Rome. Here's what you need to know
The first Holy Year was called in 1300, and in recent times they are generally celebrated every 25 to 50 years.
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Santa Claus joins sharks for a holiday swim at a Rio de Janeiro aquarium
Santa Claus has arrived in Rio de Janeiro — under water. Starting on Saturday, he’ll be spotted at AquaRio Marine Aquarium swimming with sharks during their daily fish feeding sessions as part of the city’s Christmas festivities.
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The truth behind Santa Claus, as seen by grown-ups: To tell or not to tell?
It’s that time of year filled with Christmas cheer, presents, and the ever-present parental question: Do we tell the kids the truth about Santa Claus?
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A guide to an NFL Christmas 2024 featuring Beyoncé
Who, when and where to watch. Here’s everything you need to know about the NFL slate on Christmas Day.
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What is Boxing Day?
The holiday originated in the United Kingdom and is now also celebrated in some other Commonwealth countries including Canada, New Zealand and Australia.
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Last-minute holiday gifts for kids: From fun to functional
From creative toys that inspire imagination to useful gear that makes life a little easier, we’ve rounded up the best holiday gift ideas for kids of all ages.
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Here's how matching family pajamas became a thing for the holidays
If you’re looking to start a new tradition, this one is as cozy and wholesome as it gets.
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68-year-old's living room side hustle makes up to $14,700 a week—it started with a Santa suit he bought for $550
Eddy Rich started his Santa Claus side hustle nearly three decades ago. Now, he and his son make money by selling personalized videos from Santa on Cameo.
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12 last-minute Elf on the Shelf ideas that are easy-peasy
Thinking of a new and creative Elf on the Shelf idea every day can be an exhausting task on top of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.
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CT LIVE!: “A(n Improvised) Christmas Carol”
Performances take place now through December 22nd at the Sea Tea Comedy Theater in Hartford.
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Salvation Army locations in several CT towns in desperate need of Christmas toys for children
Several Salvation Army locations in Connecticut are short on toys for Christmas for children in need and the organization is calling on people to help. They said hundreds of children remain on the Angel Tree list and there is a desperate need in Bristol, Meriden, New Britain, New London, Stamford, Torrington, Waterbury and Willimantic. The Salvation Army is asking the…
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Follow these easy tips to keep your real Christmas tree in tip-top shape
Here are a few tips to keep in mind so your Christmas tree is as fresh as can be these next few weeks.
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Is Secret Santa stressing you out? Here's your holiday gift-exchange survival guide
Secret Santa gift exchanges among friends, family or co-workers can be a fun way to get in the holiday spirit. Or they can be just another seasonal stressor.
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Why we do we hang Christmas stockings? The history behind the tradition
Read up on the history of the humble Christmas stocking and get some ideas for thoughtful stocking stuffers.