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Church service offers comfort, solace for people grieving during the holidays
Dealing with grief during a time when many are celebrating. A church in Rocky Hill is offering a Blue Christmas service for anyone dealing with a loss and may be feeling pain instead of joy during the holidays.
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Church service offers comfort, solace for people grieving during the holidays
Dealing with grief during a time when many are celebrating. A church in Rocky Hill is offering a Blue Christmas service for anyone dealing with a loss and may be feeling pain instead of joy during the holidays. “It’s like a retreat. A place where you can feel grief,” Betsy Bostwick, of Rocky Hill, said. The church sanctuary is...
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Many local shops still an option for late gift buyers
As the holidays approach, many people are still looking for last-minute gift options. But with the online shopping arrival window closing, some gifts might not come until after the holidays. There are still many local options to pick from including Emmy Lou’s in Glastonbury, which has been open for almost 40 years. “People come back every year,” owner Emmy Lou…
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The best Christmas movies for every mood
No one needs us to remind you about the obvious holiday movies playing on repeat on cable, but perhaps you are looking to go beyond the obvious this year.
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Are you traveling over the holidays? Here's what you should know
Transportation leaders expect a record number of travelers this holiday — up 3.5% from last year.
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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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CT LIVE!: Nissan Weekend Warrior – Hartford Stage Presents “A Christmas Carol”
The show runs through December 29.
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CT LIVE!: Connecticut Ballet's “The Nutcracker”
Taylor got a ballet lesson during rehearsals for this year’s production.
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Here's what it's like to spend the day like Kevin McCallister on a ‘Home Alone' trip in NYC
You can spend a day in the life of Kevin McCallister while experiencing the Plaza Hotel’s “Home Alone: Fun in New York” package.
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Feeling down this holiday season? Here's how you can beat the blues
While it may be the most wonderful time of the year for the holidays, you may find yourself not feeling all that cheerful. It may be a case of the holiday blues, and experts say that’s not uncommon.
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Reducing sensory overload for children with autism during the holidays
Tara Glennon, a professor of occupational therapy at Quinnipiac University, talks about reducing sensory overload for children with autism during the holidays.
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Feeling down this holiday season? Here's how you can beat the blues
While it may be the most wonderful time of the year for the holidays, you may find yourself not feeling all that cheerful. It may be a case of the holiday blues, and experts say that’s not uncommon. There was a festive ring at UConn Health with Christmas music from the school’s orchestra and acapella group providing a soothing...
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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.