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entertainment23 days ago

The Origins and Cultural Impact of Festivus, the 'Seinfeld' Holiday

Festivus, a holiday popularized by Seinfeld, was created by Daniel O’Keefe as a family tradition rooted in his own unconventional and sometimes traumatic childhood, and was later adapted into the sitcom as a humorous rejection of Christmas commercialization. Over time, it has grown into a secular alternative holiday celebrated privately and online, with origins linked to family, frustration, and a desire for a non-commercialized celebration.

social-issues1 year ago

"Debate Ignited by Viral Video of Father Slapping Daughter Upon Return from Tet"

A viral video of a Vietnamese woman being slapped by her father upon returning home for Tet Nguyen Dan holiday has sparked a debate on social media. While some Western viewers condemned the slap as abusive and misogynistic, many viewers of Asian descent found it humorous and relatable, explaining that the slap was a "love slap" done out of joy. The video has garnered over 8.8 million views and has ignited discussions about cultural differences and family traditions, as Tet celebrations are considered the most important in Vietnamese culture.

politics2 years ago

"Biden Family's Festive Nantucket Thanksgiving: Polar Plunge, Shopping, and Tree Lighting"

President Biden and his family celebrated Thanksgiving on Nantucket, continuing their decades-long tradition. They stayed at a compound owned by billionaire David Rubenstein and participated in the annual "polar plunge" in the frigid waters off Nantucket. Biden also made a stop at the Nantucket Fire Department and took questions from reporters on the Israel Hamas hostage deal. The Bidens enjoyed a family lunch, shopping, and a Christmas tree lighting before returning to Washington on Sunday.

entertainment2 years ago

"Cal Expo's 'Imaginarium' Transforms into a Dazzling Holiday Lights Wonderland"

Cal Expo's 'Imaginarium' in Sacramento, the largest Christmas light show in the city, opened after a few days of delay due to rain and wind. The exhibit features over five million lights with a theme of "Holiday Lights, Fairytale Delights," including displays of princesses, nutcrackers, dragons, and a new circus act. Families can explore the exhibit, which includes a Christmas kaleidoscope, a light maze, and various other attractions. The event runs until January 7th and offers a memorable experience for families during the holiday season.

food-and-drink2 years ago

"Authentic Italian Sunday Sauce: A Recipe Worth Savoring"

This article provides a classic recipe for Italian Sunday sauce, a staple in Italian and Italian-American cuisine. The recipe includes simple ingredients such as extra virgin olive oil, onion, carrot, canned crushed tomatoes, salt, and fresh basil leaves. The addition of grated carrot helps balance the acidity of the tomatoes. The sauce is simmered for 20 minutes and can be served immediately with pasta. The article also provides tips on choosing high-quality ingredients and variations for making the sauce.

human-interest2 years ago

Community Celebrates Life and Legacy Through Sports and Art

The Kilpatrick family in Nebraska held their 12th annual Carla Kilpatrick Memorial Bags Tournament, a corn hole competition, in honor of their late family member who died of breast cancer. The event serves as a way to spread positivity and raise funds for the Buffet Cancer Research Center. Participants from out of state don fun costumes and compete in the tournament, which has raised approximately $50,000 over the past 12 years. The family hopes to raise between $60,000 to $65,000 this year.

entertainment2 years ago

Khloe Kardashian's Baby Boy's Name Finally Revealed in Family Tradition.

Khloe Kardashian has named her baby son Tatum Robert, resisting pressure from her mother Kris Jenner to make Robert his first name. Robert is in honor of Khloe's late father and brother. Khloe wanted a name that was unusual but not too out there and keeping with the T theme, like her other children's names. The baby was delivered via surrogate and Khloe has been waiting for the premiere of the upcoming season of The Kardashians to reveal his name.

entertainment2 years ago

Khloe Kardashian Teases Son's Name and Explains Why She Hasn't Shared It Yet

Khloe Kardashian confirmed that her eight-month-old son with ex Tristan Thompson via surrogate shares the same initial as his older sister, True Thompson, and his name will start with a T, continuing a family tradition. Khloe explained that she wanted to meet him and feel him out before settling on a name, and joked that she's screwed if her daughter outs her. Fans got their first glimpse of the baby boy's face in March when Khloe posted family photos in honor of Tristan's birthday.

entertainment2 years ago

Khloe Kardashian Drops Clue About Baby Boy's Name in Recent Interview

Khloe Kardashian confirmed that her baby boy with ex Tristan Thompson shares the same initial as his older sister, True Thompson, and his name will start with a T. She explained that she wanted to meet him and feel him out a little bit before settling on a name. The mystery behind the name of Khloe's son has been a topic of discussion on her Hulu reality series.

human-interest2 years ago

"Father captures son's life in daily photos for decades"

A father in England took a photograph of his son every day for decades, starting from his birth in 1991. His son continued the tradition by taking a selfie every day, even when he moved away for college and traveled the world. The father and son duo now have a combined collection of almost 11,000 photos, which they turned into a stunning time-lapse video charting one young man's life. The son has also written an autobiography to coincide with the release of the latest time-lapse video.