50+ min ago (1849+ words) Mum-of-four Ruth Watson reveals how she plans 25 days of free festive activities EVERY year for the kids FROM visiting Santa's grotto to seeing the panto, making Christmas magical for kids can come with a big price tag. But there are ways to do it on the cheap. From "5 festive trains (which can cost "65 each!) to free Santa grotto trips " and even "2.50 theatre tickets. We've found an amazing 36 activities to help the whole family get in the Xmas spirit. There are hundreds of activities to do, plus there are freebies YOU can get exclusively as a Sun Club member. Here's our pick of the best" A trip to see Santa can feel more like a cash grab than a festive treat " some venues are charging "70 to "100 for the privilege. But you can see the big man without paying a penny at…...

1+ hour, 54+ min ago (38+ words) Hunter Sowards profiles Boy Scout Troop 2, who are once again helping keep the Santa Monica community in the holiday spirit at their Christmas Tree lot. Boy Scout troop rings in Christmas season at Santa Monica tree lot...

1+ hour, 55+ min ago (22+ words) Christmas fairs in Germany are becoming more and more like fortresses Christmas fairs in Germany are becoming more and more like fortresses...

2+ hour, 50+ min ago (291+ words) Christmas has come to town " and Honolulu lit up the season in a big way tonight. The annual Honolulu City Lights opening ceremony kicked off with a block-party-style celebration that had holiday spirits running high. HONOLULU (Island News) -- Christmas has come to town " and Honolulu lit up the season in a big way tonight. Hundreds packed the area around Honolulu Hale, arriving as early as sunrise just to secure a spot for the parade. Families brought tents, chairs and potlucks " turning the street into a full-on holiday hangout. For many, this night is a tradition. For others, it was a first chance to see Christmas sparkle through their children's eyes. Jodie Ann Rivera-Ginh, a first-time attendee, said, "Definitely making memories with our little family. This is his first time at the parade, so we're excited for him to see all…...

3+ hour, 19+ min ago (532+ words) This blind imitation of Western culture continues to peak, reflecting a growing cultural emptiness, a loss of civilizational confidence, and an increasing disconnect from our own sacred traditions. What Exactly Is Halloween? Around the 8th century, the Christian Church replaced Samhain with All Saints" Day (1st November), a day to honor saints, and All Souls" Day (2nd November), a day to remember the departed. The night before All Saints" Day came to be known as All Hallows" Eve, later shortened to Halloween. Thus, Halloween is essentially a blend of Celtic pagan rituals and Christian practices. Rise of Halloween "Cringe Culture" What makes the current wave of Halloween promotions in educational institutions particularly cringe-worthy is not the costumes themselves, but the unquestioned glorification of a festival that has no connection with our culture, spirituality, or values. Why Is This Cringe? Halloween today is largely…...

3+ hour, 48+ min ago (31+ words) "There'll be parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting"View Entire Post " Can You Ace This 20-Question Classic Christmas Song Lyric Quiz? "There'll be parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting...

4+ hour, 5+ min ago (745+ words) KNIFE RIVER " Finding the perfect Christmas tree can be an adventure, and for more than 200 people on Saturday, their adventure included a train ride on the North Shore Scenic Railroad's Christmas Tree Train. So much fun that Buehler said that the fourth-year event sold out and saw record sales for trees and wreaths. There were just 67 passengers on the first Christmas Tree Train, according to Buehler, and that number tripled in 2025. There may be room for growth too. "We could have easily taken another 100 as we sold this out weeks ago and we have a waiting list, but we can only carry so many Christmas trees," said Buehler. The Christmas Tree Train departed the St. Louis County Depot at approximately 9 a.m. and arrived at the Knife River Heritage and Cultural Center at approximately 10:30 a.m. for an event called Trees, Trains and Traditions....

5+ hour, 2+ min ago (148+ words) GREAT FALLS " The annual Parade Of Lights rolled down Central Avenue in downtown Great Falls on Saturday evening, kicking off the holiday season. Video from the parade - watch: The parade featured dozens of floats - and bringing up the rear was Santa Claus, who flipped the switch to light the Chrismtas tree in front of the Civic Center. Coming up on Friday, December 5, will be the Christmas Stroll along Central Avenue from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The annual celebration features numerous attractions - arts and food vendors, music, and the Polar Plunge at 7 p.m. at Fourth Street and Central Avenue. The Polar Plunge raises money for Special Olympics Montana by having participants raise donations in exchange for plunging into a freezing pool of water. Visitors can buy a $5 Christmas Stroll button at downtown businesses to enter for various prizes, including a downtown "staycation."...

5+ hour, 8+ min ago (28+ words) Christmas tree lighting at Jacksonville's newly-built part of Riverfront Plaza in downtown Jacksonville during the city's Holiday River Fest, Saturday November 29, 2025 in Jacksonville, Fla....

5+ hour, 24+ min ago (383+ words) ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Black Friday may be behind us, but for many families, the holiday season doesn't truly begin until they pick out their Christmas tree. And for decades, one Roanoke Valley farm has been part of that ritual. Hamill Christmas Tree Farm, founded more than 50 years ago, first began when Willard Hamill planted a handful of white pines behind the family's home in the early 1960s. Those small plantings eventually grew into a full-scale operation that now welcomes families from across the region. John Hamill, who runs the farm today, says the tradition started as something simple.He started growing Christmas trees as a hobby," Hamill said of his father. Since then, the farm has become a seasonal destination. Generations of families return each year, including longtime customers like Wayne Britts.I've been coming here since I was a child,…...