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A parent seeks advice on whether to tell their 19-month-old the truth about Santa or to continue the tradition, with suggestions to adapt the Santa story based on the child's interest and age, emphasizing that holiday magic can exist without Santa.
The Wanamaker Light Show in Philadelphia, a beloved holiday tradition since 1956, drew large crowds for its final viewing before a two-year hiatus due to building renovations. The show was saved this year through a $500,000 fundraising effort, but will pause during construction under new ownership, with plans for future development of the building still in preliminary stages. Many visitors expressed hope for its return or continuation elsewhere.
Despite its reputation, fruitcake remains a cherished holiday tradition, with Collin Street Bakery in Corsicana, Texas, producing over 20,000 high-quality fruitcakes daily, emphasizing tradition, quality ingredients, and nostalgia, and even making appearances in popular culture like 'The Godfather'.
During the holiday season in Los Angeles, families line up for hours at Amapola Market to buy freshly made masa, a key ingredient for tamales, with many traveling from afar to preserve this cherished tradition, which is central to their Christmas celebrations.
Since 2017, Formula 1 drivers have participated in a festive Secret Santa tradition, exchanging humorous and thoughtful gifts that often include pranks, personal touches, and meaningful gestures, showcasing their personalities and camaraderie off the track.
The Hollywood Reporter reviews the annual tradition of Tom Cruise gifting a White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake from Doan’s bakery, with staff tasting and debating its flavor, texture, and cultural lore, ultimately finding it a festive but ordinary holiday treat worth the price for the conversation it sparks.
Macy's in San Francisco has ended its nearly 80-year tradition of having Santa Claus at its Union Square store, with Santa now embarking on a national tour after the Thanksgiving Day Parade, leaving a gap in the local holiday festivities.
The 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade achieved its highest viewership ever, drawing 31.3 million viewers across linear and digital platforms, a 10% increase from the previous year. NBC alone attracted 24 million viewers, making it the most-watched entertainment show on linear TV since the 2020 Academy Awards. Streaming on Peacock also saw a 26% increase. Hosted by Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker, the parade featured numerous balloons, floats, and performances by artists like Jennifer Hudson and Kylie Minogue.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, a holiday tradition since 1924, will take place in Manhattan on Thursday morning, featuring over 30 balloons, 20 floats, and numerous performances, including stars like Jennifer Hudson and Billy Porter. The parade will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock, with a Spanish simulcast on Telemundo. This year's event marks the 98th parade, as it was canceled during World War II, and will include new and fan-favorite floats and balloons.
The 2024 Raleigh Christmas Parade, marking its 80th year, successfully kicked off the holiday season with performances by country artist George Birge and a procession of bands, dancers, and giant balloons, concluding with Santa Claus. This year's parade saw the return of motorized vehicles, a change from 2023 when they were banned following a tragic accident. The event enjoyed festive weather with temperatures in the upper 40s to mid 50s.
Bath & Body Works is gearing up for its 12th Annual Candle Day event, taking place on December 2nd and 3rd. Loyalty program members will have early access on December 1st. This event offers the lowest prices of the season on over 150 three-wick candles, both in-store and online. Customers have made Candle Day a holiday tradition, with some even coordinating outfits. Tips for the event include buying online, joining the rewards program for early access, and utilizing the new Buy Now, Pay Later option. The exact pricing for the 2023 event has not been announced yet.
Cher is set to star in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, making her appearance just before the parade's end. The parade will feature 16 giant character balloons, 26 floats, 32 novelty and heritage inflatables, 12 marching bands, 700 clowns, and eight performance groups. This year's parade will begin half an hour earlier than previous years and will include appearances by various artists and athletes. Seven new balloon giants will join the lineup, and Broadway performances will also be featured. The parade, a traditional holiday season kickoff, will be hosted by Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker from "Today" and will air on NBC and stream on Peacock.
TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA has announced their 2023 winter tour, "The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve: The Best Of TSO And More", featuring a completely updated presentation of their multi-generational holiday tradition. The tour will include 104 performances in 62 cities, with a portion of ticket sales going to charity. After a successful return to touring in 2021, TSO's 2022 tour generated $66.5 million in gross revenues, making it the second-highest grossing tour in the band's history.