""The Spirit of Holidays Around the World" will feature he traditions around several different holidays, like Diwali, Chinese New Year and Three Kings Day. It aims to have visitors reflect on the customs and holidays they observe and what traditions they would like to pass on. Watercolor paintings by Saratoga artist Kay Duffy will also be displayed. The Saratoga History Museum is open from 1-4 p.m. on Fridays and Sundays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturdays."
"Wreaths Across America holds ceremonies during the holiday season at over 4,000 cemeteries throughout the U.S. to honor deceased veterans. They place live evergreen wreaths that are donated by the public on the veterans' gravesites. In 2024, the nonprofit distributed more than 3 million wreaths on headstones across the U.S. The nonprofit was almost halfway to its goal of funding 1,100 wreaths for the Saratoga ceremony."
Saratoga History Museum will present "The Spirit of Holidays Around the World," showcasing traditions such as Diwali, Chinese New Year and Three Kings Day, accompanied by watercolor paintings by Kay Duffy. Museum hours are Fridays and Sundays 1–4 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Wreaths Across America will hold a Dec. 13 ceremony at Madronia Cemetery to place donated evergreen wreaths on veterans' graves; the nonprofit placed over 3 million wreaths in 2024 and is nearly halfway to funding 1,100 wreaths for the Saratoga event, with a Nov. 29 order deadline. Saratoga High School's 2024–25 yearbook earned national awards including Gold Medalist status and first place recognition.
Read at The Mercury News
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