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Haul out the holly! Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrives in New York City
NEW YORK (AP) — The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrived in New York City on Saturday, signaling the start of the holiday season in the Big Apple. The 74-foot Norway spruce was driven into Manhattan’s Center Plaza, where it was hoisted in place by a crane. It will take 5 miles (about 8 kilometers) of
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‘American Idol’ winner Abi Carter to light holiday tree in Palm Springs
“American Idol” season 22 winner and Coachella Valley native Abi Carter will illuminate a 45-foot holiday tree with over 4,000 LED lights at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s tree-lighting ceremony, officials announced today. Carter will be joined at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 8 by News Channel Chief Meteorologist Patrick Evans, who is hosting the
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Here’s what this year’s Starbucks holiday cups look like
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — The holidays officially begin this week — at least at Starbucks — when the coffee chain rolls out its annual seasonal cups. Beginning Thursday, customers at its US locations will have their hot drinks served in one of four kinds of festive cups that have “familiar shades
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If you want to stretch your gift game into days this holiday, check out these advent calendars
Associated Press The advent calendar phenomenon is growing every year, with so many exciting, fun, beautiful, and delicious options available. In the food and drink space alone, there is truly something for everyone. See’s 2024 Advent Calendar contains 24 days of premium See’s candies, while Cheese virtuoso Murray’s has their 12 Days of Cheese advent
Continue ReadingA TV as big as a bed? With the holidays approaching, stores stock more supersize sets
AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — For some television viewers, size apparently does matter. Forget the 65-inch TVs that were considered bigger than average just a few years ago. In time for the holidays, manufacturers and retailers are rolling out more XXL screens measuring more than 8 feet diagonally. That’s wider than a standard
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Runners honor loved ones at 11th annual Run with Los Muertos celebration
A one of a kind Día de Los Muertos celebration. Celebrating its 11th year, Run with Los Muertos is uniting dozens of community groups, teams, artists, musicians, runners and thousands of attendees for an event celebrating health, wellness, art, music and culture. The block party in Old Town Coachella includes a procession, art walk, car show, 5k run, vendor village
Continue ReadingMariah Carey officially kicks off the countdown to Christmas
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Mariah Carey is finally ready. After recently posting some videos poking a bit of fun at her reputation as the “Queen of Christmas,” the superstar singer used Halloween to officially launch the winter holiday season. Carey leaned into the spookiness of it all, dressing up with a dance
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Halloween celebrations take place across the Coachella Valley
It’s expected to be a busy night in Palm Springs. Several people are celebrating Halloween in Palm Springs at VillageFest at the annual Halloween Spook-tacular. The celebration festivities include a youth costume contest that starts at 7 p.m. and trick-or-treating with VillageFest vendors and downtown merchants according to Palm Springs. Palm Springs Police and Fire
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Halloween events held throughout the Coachella Valley
There will be several Halloween events held throughout the Coachella Valley tonight. The Sunline Transit Agency is taking over over Village Fest in downtown Palm Springs with its annual haunted bus. Get ready to be spooked as you walk through the scariest bus in town tonight at the Palm Springs Village Fest. In Palm Desert,
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Keeping your family safe this Halloween, suggestions from local law enforcement and pediatrician
Halloween celebrations are just hours away! Trick-or-treating can be fun for families, but it can also be a dangerous time. One threat to families is trick-or-treating in an unfamiliar neighborhood. Local law enforcement urges families to know their surroundings tonight. “Know your location,” said Ben Guitron from the Indio Police Department. “It’s always best to
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Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert hosting family-friendly Halloween party
The Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert is hosting a Halloween party tomorrow night from 3PM-5PM. The museum hours will be adjusted to 10AM-2PM, and the party will be outside. The party will be completely free for the first 500 kids. The celebration will provide children and parents a safe space to celebrate Halloween. There
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