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Tips to help avoid becoming a victim of ‘porch pirates'
The holiday season is upon us. And that means a lot of giving and receiving gifts. But those gifts do not always end up in the right hands. We spoke with Ruby Russell, someone who had her package stolen by so-called “porch pirates.” She said she had two Apple Watches stolen from her last year. “They were delivered to my…
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Holiday Invitational Classic happening this weekend in Waterbury
“It is always humbling to come back and be in the same gym,” The Leadership University Inc. CEO Anthony Ireland said. Ireland made his mark at Crosby High School. With the Bulldogs, Ireland won a basketball state championship in 2008. During his high school career, he scored nearly 1,500 points. He was also recently inducted into the Crosby Sports Hall…
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CT LIVE!: Holiday Shopping at Lux Bond & Green
Visit the West Hartford location for all your holiday jewelry needs.
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CT LIVE!: Last Minute Holiday Shopping at Westfarms
Westfarms Shopping Center is ready for gift-givers doing last minute shopping with extended hours through December 24 at 6pm.
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Teachers are sharing the one holiday gift they do NOT want
Teachers are calling this common holiday gift “the last thing we need.”
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Local nonprofits struggle with fundraising as holidays quickly approach
Christmas is right around the corner, and some Connecticut nonprofits say the people who need help the most may not get it.
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Local nonprofits struggle with fundraising as holidays quickly approach
‘Tis the season for giving, but this year, some nonprofits are struggling as the holiday quickly approaches. Christmas is right around the corner, and some nonprofits say the people who need help the most may not get it. The iconic red kettlebell is another reminder the holiday season is upon us, but the Salvation Army of Southern New England is…
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A brief history of latkes, the Hanukkah staple
The potato pancake is an Ashkenazi Jewish food traditionally prepared for Hanukkah.
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This company is giving workers a full month of holiday PTO: ‘Everyone is going to be coming back with a clear mind'
The roughly 30 full- and part-time workers at Cakes Body, an online retailer, will be offline from Dec. 15 to Jan. 15 while receiving their normal pay.
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What is Hanukkah? Everything to know about the ‘Festival of Lights'
Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday lasts for eight nights. But many people might not know the rich history and traditions that go along with the annual observance known as the “Festival of Lights.”
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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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4-year-old girl steals mic at Christmas performance and delivers epic announcement
One 4-year-old girl made the most of her school’s Christmas performance this holiday season.
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Are you catching holiday blues instead of cheer? Here are some ways to find peace
Communication and setting realistic expectations are two of the ways of solving for anxiety and stress when preparing for the holiday season.
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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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Flight takes kids to visit Santa at North Pole scene in transformed Denver airport hangar
More than 100 kids have been treated to an airplane flight and visit to a hangar at Denver International Airport that was transformed into the North Pole.
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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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Thousands of Santas and a few Grinches hit the streets for annual SantaCon bar crawls
Santa Clauses are coming to town. Thousands of Kris Kringles and jolly Old St. Nicks are jamming streets, sidewalks and bars from Adelaide to Vancouver on Saturday for annual SantaCon charity pub crawls.
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Looking to maximize your PTO in 2025? Here's which days you should take off
Here’s how to turn 16 days of paid time off into 55 vacation days in 2025.
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Here's what you need to know about holiday shipping deadlines
The holidays are right around the corner and there are delivery deadlines you won’t want to miss. Here’s what you need to know.
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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.