holidays /news/tags/holidays holidays en-US Copyright Wed, 14 Feb 2024 21:21:25 GMT From recycled roses to cards for sick kids, these groups aim to beat the Valentine's Day blues /community/2024-02-14/from-recycled-roses-to-cards-for-sick-kids-these-organizations-aim-to-beat-the-valentines-day-blues The Valentine Project and BigHearted Blooms work year-round to bring joy to sick kids and people in care facilities. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 21:21:25 GMT /community/2024-02-14/from-recycled-roses-to-cards-for-sick-kids-these-organizations-aim-to-beat-the-valentines-day-blues Stephanie Metzger-Lawrence The Ohio City Singers bring holiday spirit from Northeast Ohio to Germany /news/arts-culture/2022-12-07/the-ohio-city-singers-bring-holiday-spirit-from-northeast-ohio-to-germany Holiday rockers the Ohio City Singers gear up for seasonal shows this December amidst an international rerelease of their debut album. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:21:51 GMT /news/arts-culture/2022-12-07/the-ohio-city-singers-bring-holiday-spirit-from-northeast-ohio-to-germany Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader How to make an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos /news/npr-news/npr-news/2022-11-01/how-to-make-an-ofrenda-for-dia-de-los-muertos Día de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday that commemorates loved ones who have died. It is believed their spirits return to their families, who put up ofrendas, or altars, on Nov. 1. Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:31:28 GMT /news/npr-news/npr-news/2022-11-01/how-to-make-an-ofrenda-for-dia-de-los-muertos Ayana Archie Holiday flights will be pricey and packed. Here are 5 things to know before you book /news/npr-news/npr-news/2022-10-31/holiday-flights-will-be-pricey-and-packed-here-are-5-things-to-know-before-you-book Airlines and travel websites say that bookings for holiday travel are strong despite higher airfares, as pandemic-weary travelers seem willing to pay. Mon, 31 Oct 2022 09:00:50 GMT /news/npr-news/npr-news/2022-10-31/holiday-flights-will-be-pricey-and-packed-here-are-5-things-to-know-before-you-book David Schaper Morning Headlines: UA to close its Confucius Institute; Fireworks legalized on some holidays /news/2021-11-09/morning-headlines-ua-to-close-its-confucius-institute-fireworks-legalized-on-some-holidays The University of Akron says federal restrictions enacted under the Trump Administration last year means it will have to close its Confucius Institute by next June; Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a bill into law allowing Ohio residents to set off fireworks on certain holidays; consumer advocates are asking the PUCO to reopen one of its audits of Akron-based FirstEnergy; and more stories. Tue, 09 Nov 2021 13:47:49 GMT /news/2021-11-09/morning-headlines-ua-to-close-its-confucius-institute-fireworks-legalized-on-some-holidays Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser Are the 2020 Holidays the Perfect Time to Embrace the Radio Drama? /news/arts-culture/2020-12-22/are-the-2020-holidays-the-perfect-time-to-embrace-the-radio-drama The holidays are full of annual traditions, whether it’s giving gifts, watching your favorite movies or baking cookies. In a normal year, many would flock to the theater. But like the rest of 2020, the pandemic has changed everything. Many theater companies have shifted to doing virtual performances. Some are taking a more old-school approach and producing classic radio plays. Tue, 22 Dec 2020 10:00:28 GMT /news/arts-culture/2020-12-22/are-the-2020-holidays-the-perfect-time-to-embrace-the-radio-drama Mark Arehart Akron Children's Hospital Readies Virtual Version of Holiday Tree Festival /news/arts-culture/2020-11-19/akron-childrens-hospital-readies-virtual-version-of-holiday-tree-festival The Holiday Tree Festival has historically drawn large crowds. That's why this year, event coordinators decided to put on a virtual event to keep people safe. Thu, 19 Nov 2020 21:39:14 GMT /news/arts-culture/2020-11-19/akron-childrens-hospital-readies-virtual-version-of-holiday-tree-festival Connor Steffen State of the Arts: What Qualifies As a Christmas Movie? /news/arts-culture/2019-12-20/state-of-the-arts-what-qualifies-as-a-christmas-movie The holidays are full of food, fellowship, and for many, watching holiday favorites on TV. But what makes something a Christmas movie? On this week’s… Fri, 20 Dec 2019 10:50:00 GMT /news/arts-culture/2019-12-20/state-of-the-arts-what-qualifies-as-a-christmas-movie Mark Arehart Morning Headlines: Summit Co. Approves Pipeline Fund, Kasich Plans to Veto Controversial Bills /news/community/2018-11-20/morning-headlines-summit-co-approves-pipeline-fund-kasich-plans-to-veto-controversial-bills Here are your morning headlines for Tuesday, November 20:Summit County approves pipeline fund;Kasich plans to veto controversial bills;Memorial service… Tue, 20 Nov 2018 12:28:23 GMT /news/community/2018-11-20/morning-headlines-summit-co-approves-pipeline-fund-kasich-plans-to-veto-controversial-bills Amanda Rabinowitz