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How much does it cost to make a float for the Rose Parade?
Here’s how much it costs to construct an entry into the iconic Rose Parade, one of the United States’ most treasured holiday celebrations.
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How to kick back, relax and embrace a less-than-perfect holiday
Experts suggest you banish your inner perfectionist and actually enjoy the holiday season. Here’s how.
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Happy Festivus! What is it and how to celebrate the ‘Seinfeld' holiday
The anti-holiday holiday made famous on “Seinfeld” is celebrated annually on Dec. 23.
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What is a biblically accurate angel? And do you need one to top your Christmas tree?
About 7 in 10 U.S. adults say they believe in angels, but what, exactly, is an angel? Typical portrayals in Western art depict them as human-looking, but with wings.
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How much money does Mariah Carey make from ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You'? ‘It's a lot,' music expert says
The yuletide anthem makes millions of dollars every year, estimates suggest. The “Queen of Christmas” likely keeps a big chunk of that haul, experts say.
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Feeling ‘tip creep' this holiday season? Here's how to prioritize year-end gifts, according to etiquette experts
If you followed every online guide, you’d be tipping three dozen people during the holiday season. Here’s how to narrow things down if your budget is tight.
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Best and worst times to hit the road this holiday season
With Christmas and the start of Hanukkah less than a week away, it’s going to be busy on the roads with people driving to their holiday destinations.
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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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In a calendar rarity, Hanukkah starts this year on Christmas Day
Hanukkah, Judaism’s eight-day Festival of Lights, begins this year on Christmas Day. That’s only happened four times since 1900.
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3 ways to lower stress this holiday season: ‘Sometimes less celebration means more joy,' happiness expert says
The holidays can be anxiety-inducing. Try having micro moments of connection with family and friends, says happiness expert Jessica Weiss.
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Biden and the first lady bring holiday cheer to patients and families at a children's hospital
President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, brought some holiday cheer to patients and families at a children’s hospital in Washington.
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Officials say you should give yourself extra time ahead of holiday travel
Nearly one million people in Connecticut are hitting the road to travel for the holidays, and tens of thousands of people will be flying out of the state’s two major airports.
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Hot Dr Pepper is the hottest holiday drink, but is it any good?
The holidays always bring a bevy of beverages for seasonal sipping. In recent years, we’ve tried the Gingerbread Martini, the Rudolph, and the Snowglobe. This year, apparently, we’re making hot Dr Pepper.
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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.