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Happy New Year!

...to Everyone Around the World!

Happy New Year in all languages - Wishes Quotes | Happy new year wishes, Happy new year 2015, New year wishes

80 Happy New Year wishes and messages for 2025Looking to wish your friends and family a Happy New Year? Check out these classic New Year greetings to include in your holiday cards!

96 New Year Wishes to Celebrate the Beginning of 2025"Tomorrow, is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one." — Brad Paisley

Happy New Year 2025: Top 50 wishes, quotes and messages you can share with your loved ones on WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram

Christmas

2024

The Official Home of SANTACON® NYC - SantaCon NYCSantaCon is a charitable, non-political, nonsensical Santa Claus convention that happens once a year to fund art & spread absurdist joy. The Elves are building the 2024 map. It goes live 1st week of December! Download “Hello Santa NYC” SantaCon App! iPhone App Android App Web Map Important Info + Links How do I stay […]

National returns dayThe first Monday after the New Year’s day was named a National Returns Day—a day when customers are most likely to return unwanted Christmas gifts back to retailers.

Dyker Heights will dazzle with holiday lights this yearSee life-sized Santas, sleighs, snowmen and over-the-top light displays in this Brooklyn neighborhood.

Frost Fest at Luna Park - Luna Park in Coney Island

Fifth Ave celebrates 200th anniversary with car-free birthday bashOne of the world's most famous streets turns 200 this year. In 1824, the first section of Fifth Avenue opened, marking the start of its transformation from a country road to an iconic thoroughfare known for its upscale retail and residences and cultural clout. In celebration of this milestone, the Fifth Avenue Association and the

A Famous Christmas Poem Could Sell for $500,000“A Visit From St. Nicholas” is the beginning of modern Christmas, a manuscript specialist at Christie’s said.

New York City, Boston see first official white Christmas in 15 yearsFor the first time in 15 years, both New York City and Boston woke up to a white Christmas.

Ugly Sweater DayGear up for Ugly Sweater Day with tips on how to celebrate, how this holiday even came to be, and how you can give back while doing so!

A Guide To All Of NYC’s Christmas Tree Lightings In 2024The holiday season has begun, so we've curated a definitive guide to the most magical tree lighting ceremonies in NYC this year!

Bitcoin

...Breaks 100k for the first time!

Stock market today: Wall Street edges back from its records as bitcoin briefly pops above $100,000 The crypto market had much more action, and bitcoin burst to a record above $103,000.

Bitcoin breaks $100,000, boosted by Trump’s crypto embrace and Powell’s remarksBitcoin stages a remarkable comeback two years after the implosion of FTX to hit this $100,000 milestone, helped along by Wall Street titans who bet on crypto’s future.

From Revolution To Evolution: Bitcoin Breaks The $100,000 BarrierBitcoin is a story of how revolutions are won. Let us now move on to the evolution of the digital financial ecosystem and transform it for the benefit of all citizens.

Bitcoin Breaks $100,000. Is It Too Late to Buy? | The Motley Fool

Robo-Umpires

...and you thought they were heartless already!

MLB says robot home plate umpires unlikely for 2025Major League Baseball says robot home plate umpires are unlikely for 2025. Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says there has not been as much progress in the minor leagues this year as MLB had hoped for.

Challenge System in MLB: Can We Please Have Robo Umps Now?While replay has helped MLB get some things right, the missed calls on balls and strikes happen many times a night, it's time for robo umps!

NYC Winter

...fun hot spots... "Business is Brisk!

30 Best Things To Do This Winter In NYC: The Ultimate Bucket ListFrom ice skating to igloo dining to warming up with hot cocoa, here's everything that belongs on your NYC winter bucket list!

New York’s Winter Wonderland: Winter in New York CityAre you planning on visiting NYC in winter? Here’s a list of the best things to do in winter in New York City.

A bucket list of the best things to do in NYC this winterIt’s more than ice skating. These will keep you busy and warm this winter.

Shopping

...for the Holidays, fun, friends and face-offs!

The 34 Most Popular Gifts of 2024, According to Our ReadersFrom top-tested picks to editor-approved favorites, these gifts were runaway hits with Good Housekeeping readers this year.

In-person shopping makes comeback amid record-spending holiday seasonTotal holiday spending this year is expected to be at least $24 billion higher than last year, according to the National Retail Federation.

82 Most Wanted Gifts for Women That Definitely Won't Get ReturnedYou got this, bud.

I Used AI to Do All of My Holiday ShoppingChatbots aren't very good at picking gifts, but that didn't stop me from burning the planet in a quest for the perfect baking equipment.

35 Holiday Gift Exchange Ideas to Bring the Fun This Giving SeasonMake this Christmas one your loved ones won't forget.

The hottest toys to gift this year: Expert-approved picks, award winners, moreShopping for kids? Look no further than these top picks.

Lightscape

Returns! Brooklyn Botanic Gardens

Lightscape - Brooklyn Botanic GardenCelebrate the beauty of nature in winter on this enchanting, illuminated trail animated by dazzling light, color, and sound installations.

'Lightscape' returns to the Brooklyn Botanic GardenThe show features 16 light sculptures and more than 1 million lights.

Dazzling Lightscape returns with over 1M lights at Brooklyn Botanic GardenTickets are on sale now.

Lightscape Returns to Brooklyn Botanic Garden for the HolidaysSixteen light sculptures and over one million lights will glitter along a one-mile outdoor trail at Lightscape.

Dates and tickets announced for Brooklyn Botanic’s eye-catching LightscapeSee more than 1 million lights in immersive installations across the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Thanksgiving

2024

Thanksgiving 2024: Surprising History of the U.S. HolidayWhy is Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday in November? (In 2024, it's the LATEST this holiday can be held). What were the real reasons both Washington and Lincoln proclaimed a day of Thanksgiving? (No, it's not about a Pilgrim feast.) Get the facts.

Thanksgiving 2024: Recipes for Turkey, Sides, More!Articles about collection/thanksgiving on Kitchn, a food community for home cooking, from recipes to cooking lessons to product reviews and advice.

Black Friday 2024: Insights, Trends, And Record-Breaking FiguresBlack Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) 2024 once again broke records as transactions were up during this critical shopping period. But what drove these sales?

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Nearly 80 Million Americans Expected to Travel over ThanksgivingWASHINGTON, DC (November 18, 2024) - AAA projects 79.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel

Thanksgiving Day 2024: When and why it’s celebrated — exploring the tradition | Today NewsKnow history, traditions, and customs that make Thanksgiving a cherished celebration of gratitude and unity in the United States. Explore the journey of Thanksgiving from its 1621 origins. From festive feasts to acts of kindness, here’s what makes Thanksgiving the most beloved holiday of the US

Deadspin | The 32 Rules of Thanksgiving Touch FootballDeadspin | The 32 Rules of Thanksgiving Touch Football

When is the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Start time, balloons, floats, how to watchThe 98th edition of Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade will begin on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and end at Macy’s flagship store at Herald Square.

Halloween

...parades galore, especially the biggest in NYC...

The Origins of Halloween Traditions | Headlines & HeroesCarving pumpkins, trick-or-treating, and wearing scary costumes are some of the time-honored traditions of Halloween. Yet, the Halloween holiday has its roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (a Gaelic word pronounced

The Best Halloween Parades in NYCNew York City is famous for going all out during Halloween! Here's a list of the Best Halloween Parades in NYC.

What is All Saints Day and how do people celebrate it?All Saints Day is a Christian holiday that typically falls on Nov. 1. People celebrate with Mass, prayer and sometimes dress up as saints.

Halloween Traditions Around the World: How Different Cultures CelebrateHalloween traditions around the world are as diverse as the cultures that celebrate them. Read about a few of them here!

Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos)Day of the Dead is a celebratory holiday to remember the dead. Explore the vibrant traditions, tasty dishes, and everything that brings this day to life!

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