Christmas /tags/christmas Christmas en-US WLRN Thu, 21 Dec 2023 21:55:12 GMT Is a white Christmas in Florida possible this year? /2023-12-21/is-a-white-christmas-in-florida-possible-this-year Floridians may not be wearing mittens and scarfs this Christmas. A frontal system moving through will increase chances for showers and thunderstorms on Sunday and Monday for much of the state. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 21:55:12 GMT /2023-12-21/is-a-white-christmas-in-florida-possible-this-year Riley Hazel These are some Christmas traditions around the world, from fistfights to KFC /npr-breaking-news/2023-12-14/these-are-some-christmas-traditions-around-the-world-from-fistfights-to-kfc Some of these traditions' origin stories and how they are implemented can vary by region or households, but they nonetheless help bring holiday cheer to those who celebrate. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:30:22 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2023-12-14/these-are-some-christmas-traditions-around-the-world-from-fistfights-to-kfc Ayana Archie Festive Favorites: Why buñuelos are an inconic Navidad tradition /latin-america/2022-12-23/festive-favorites-why-bunuelos-are-an-inconic-navidad-tradition The buñuelo is one of the most popular Christmas foods not just for Colombians but a number of Latin American cultures. And yet outside the Latino community – even in South Florida – it’s generally unknown. Fri, 23 Dec 2022 13:00:00 GMT /latin-america/2022-12-23/festive-favorites-why-bunuelos-are-an-inconic-navidad-tradition Tim Padgett Keys deputies playing Grinch issue onions to speeders /local-news/2022-12-16/keys-deputies-playing-grinch-issue-onions-to-speeders Motorists who speed through selected school zones on the Florida Keys Overseas Highway during the holidays might get an onion from the Grinch instead of a traffic citation. Fri, 16 Dec 2022 17:08:37 GMT /local-news/2022-12-16/keys-deputies-playing-grinch-issue-onions-to-speeders Alyssa Ramos Potted Christmas trees are a rentable alternative to their fake and fresh-cut cousins /culture/2022-12-13/potted-christmas-trees-are-a-rentable-alternative-to-their-fake-and-fresh-cut-cousins For Christmas tree shoppers who want a real live tree that's reusable like an artificial one, there may be another option: rentable potted trees that are planted in the ground when they grow too big. Tue, 13 Dec 2022 22:00:00 GMT /culture/2022-12-13/potted-christmas-trees-are-a-rentable-alternative-to-their-fake-and-fresh-cut-cousins Halisia Hubbard Advent calendars, explained: Where they came from and why they're everywhere now /arts-culture/2022-12-11/advent-calendars-explained-where-they-came-from-and-why-theyre-everywhere-now What started as a Christmas countdown has increasingly become a retail opportunity. While Advent calendars have evolved over the centuries, they still accomplish some of their original objectives. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 21:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2022-12-11/advent-calendars-explained-where-they-came-from-and-why-theyre-everywhere-now Rachel Treisman Ukrainians sing 'Carol of the Bells' at Carnegie Hall, 100 years after its U.S. debut /culture/2022-12-06/ukrainians-sing-carol-of-the-bells-at-carnegie-hall-100-years-after-its-u-s-debut A Ukrainian chorus first performed Shchedryk in the U.S. in 1922. A century later, during another fight for freedom, Ukranian singers performed the folk song at the site of its North American debut. Tue, 06 Dec 2022 13:25:46 GMT /culture/2022-12-06/ukrainians-sing-carol-of-the-bells-at-carnegie-hall-100-years-after-its-u-s-debut Rachel Treisman When should you put up Christmas lights? A new survey illuminates an evergreen debate /culture/2022-11-28/when-should-you-put-up-christmas-lights-a-new-survey-illuminates-an-evergreen-debate The age-old debate is back: When is the acceptable time to put up Christmas lights? A survey says Dec. 1 is a popular date, but some people — especially in Georgia — like to start sooner. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:02:00 GMT /culture/2022-11-28/when-should-you-put-up-christmas-lights-a-new-survey-illuminates-an-evergreen-debate Adam Bearne Lake Worth neighbors become spirited competitors with holiday displays /news/2019-12-23/lake-worth-neighbors-become-spirited-competitors-with-holiday-displays This time of year, blow-up Santas inhabit Brian Bury's yard: Santa flying in a UFO, Santa wearing military fatigues, Santa throwing knives to outline a reindeer spinning on a target. Then there's the giant dogs, the unicorn, the menagerie of Disney characters, the tree decked out with lights and ornaments and dozens more Christmas decorations. Thu, 23 Dec 2021 11:00:00 GMT /news/2019-12-23/lake-worth-neighbors-become-spirited-competitors-with-holiday-displays For a second Christmas, the Holy Land is closed to pilgrims because of COVID /news/npr-breaking-news/2021-12-23/for-a-second-christmas-the-holy-land-is-closed-to-pilgrims-because-of-covid A Palestinian who gives tours of Bethlehem, and the different meanings it holds for different people, reflects on another subdued Christmas in the West Bank city. Thu, 23 Dec 2021 10:10:00 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2021-12-23/for-a-second-christmas-the-holy-land-is-closed-to-pilgrims-because-of-covid Daniel Estrin