Category: #Holidays

Focusing on one dinner in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1621 means we ignore the meal’s fascinating — and more far-flung — prehistory. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/thanksgiving-turkey-s-history-actually-starts-southern-hemisphere-dinosaurs-ncna1284508 Indie Brew…

The great big feast is right around the corner, which means planning and preparation are in full swing. Here’s how to serve a holiday meal…

ddisq/Shutterstock.com Everyone loves music, but some people love it just a little bit more. For those people, a musical gift around the holidays just makes…

Macy’s announced the lineup of its annual Thanksgiving Day Parade as it returns to hosting the event as normal, complete with giant balloon floats, live…

Samsung/Google/OnePlus It’s fun to see all the new Android phones hitting the market, full of spec improvements and even the occasional inventive design. Because a…

For Halloween, Heinz has given their ketchup a temporary, and rather amusing, makeover. For a limited time, they’re offering “Tomato Blood” ketchup. Same product, new…

Whether you’re a fan of Halloween or not, some films and TV shows simply transcend the spooky holiday and become must-watch fall staples. It’s the Great…

Independence Day is less than a week away in the US, which means many people are stocking up on fireworks in anticipation of some at-home…

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) dyed the Chicago River green this weekend in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, surprising city residents.”Happy St. Patrick’s Day Weekend,…

Reporters early Friday noticed some new structures on the North Lawn of the White House – large hearts installed by First Lady Jill Biden which…

Philadelphia has announced it will recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day this year in place of Columbus Day, joining a number of cities and states across the…

President-elect Joe Biden is urging Americans to give back on Monday by making a national day of service a key part of his inauguration week. Biden’s…

This year’s edition of “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” on ABC will… Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/media/532081-president-elect-biden-and-jill-biden-to-appear-on-new-years-rockin-eve Indie Brew found this story and shared it with…

Walmart’s bid to invest in TikTok didn’t pan out, but that isn’t stopping the two from collaborating on an unusual project. As TechCrunch reports, Walmart…

If you find yourself navigating with your phone this Holiday season, why not jazz it up with a little Christmas spirit and drive with Santa?…

Data from 15 million cellphones shows which counties saw increased gathering during the holiday. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/americans-traveled-high-numbers-thanksgiving-cellphone-location-data-shows-they-n1249860 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it…

Dr Deborah Birx issues urgent warning to holiday travelers: ‘You need to assume that you’re infected and not go near your grandparents and aunts and…

If you, like me, ever asked yourself, “What’s next? Santa Claus on Zoom?” during the coronavirus pandemic, let me just say: 2020 is the year…

U.S. health officials are bracing for a post-holiday surge in COVID-19 cases, and the topic is expected to dominate this weekend’s Sunday talk shows. The nation…

Every year, hundreds of thousands of letters to Santa go through the USPS system, asking for everything from toys to food Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/a-new-doc-peeks-inside-the-uspss-operation-santa-program-usps-program-program-program-santa-b1762776.html Droolin’ Dog…

Sleighbells ring, are you listenin’? Want to automate the things that glistenin’? A beautiful sight is smart Christmas lights that you don’t need to turn…

The pandemic may have upended most traditions this holiday season, but the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will march on with balloons, dancers, floats, Broadway…