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Fire, chaos help California tourist town purge the holidays

The Solvang Christmas Tree Burn symbolizes the community's unique blend of holiday celebration and primal ritual, marking the end of the festive season.
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'More is more': This year's Dyker Heights Christmas Lights dazzle, putting visitors in the holiday spirit * Brooklyn Paper

Dyker Heights continues its decades-long tradition of dazzling holiday displays, drawing visitors from around the world to experience its festive spirit.

'It's Never Been a Competition': Inside Christmas in Dyker Heights - BKMAG

Dyker Heights residents voluntarily decorate for Christmas, rooted in a tradition started by Lucy Spata in 1986 to spread holiday joy.

'More is more': This year's Dyker Heights Christmas Lights dazzle, putting visitors in the holiday spirit * Brooklyn Paper

Dyker Heights continues its decades-long tradition of dazzling holiday displays, drawing visitors from around the world to experience its festive spirit.

'It's Never Been a Competition': Inside Christmas in Dyker Heights - BKMAG

Dyker Heights residents voluntarily decorate for Christmas, rooted in a tradition started by Lucy Spata in 1986 to spread holiday joy.
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'Riding our backs': Quashing San Francisco's copycat SantaCons is impossible

SantaCon is originally a free event meant to counter commercialism during the holidays, but it faces competition from paid copycat events.

Free Ice Skating Lessons at Union Square Holiday Rink (Final Day to Register)

The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink is returning for its 17th season in Union Square, offering a festive skating experience from November 6, 2024, to January 20, 2025.

'Riding our backs': Quashing San Francisco's copycat SantaCons is impossible

SantaCon is originally a free event meant to counter commercialism during the holidays, but it faces competition from paid copycat events.

Free Ice Skating Lessons at Union Square Holiday Rink (Final Day to Register)

The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink is returning for its 17th season in Union Square, offering a festive skating experience from November 6, 2024, to January 20, 2025.
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Christmas Tree Lane starts on Saturday

Christmas Tree Lane marks its 84th year in Palo Alto, featuring festive decorations and community participation from December 14 to December 31.

South London's Lower Morden Lane is filled with houses covered in Christmas lights

Local residents bring joy to the community with a charming Christmas lights display, honoring the legacy of a hospice supporter.
The festive lights on Lower Morden Lane have been a community tradition for over 25 years, benefiting charity.

The Divisadero Halloween House

The Divisadero Halloween House celebrates 20 years of communal Halloween spirit with free outdoor displays for visitors.

Football Will Live Or Die With Its Rivalries | Defector

The historic football rivalries in Worcester reflect deep cultural roots and changing landscapes in education and community ties.

In Anahuac, the Alligator Capital of Texas, Gators Are Big Business

The Texas Gatorfest is an essential event in Anahuac to regulate the local alligator population.

Week in wildlife in pictures: vain' monkeys, a puffling fling and Jane Goodall with an owl

Local traditions play a vital role in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation efforts across the globe.

Inaugural carne asada festival is bringing some of the area's hottest chefs to Los Angeles

Meat festival Asada Fest in L.A. celebrates carne asada with top chefs from SoCal, highlighting tradition and bringing communities together.
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