Tag: Holidays and Special Occasions

Juneteenth Is a U.S. Holiday, but Not a Day Off In Most States

“This is something that Black folk deserve and it was like we…

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For Afghans Abroad, Nowruz Is a Chance to Reflect

Translating to “seven fruits” in Persian — the number seven is considered…

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Many African Countries Toughen Covid Restrictions as Fourth Wave Spreads

NAIROBI, Kenya — In just the past three weeks, the percentage of…

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Is That Sniffle a Cold? Or Is It Covid?

There is a distinction between reasonable fear and anxiety that becomes disproportionate…

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Is It Safe to Travel? Can I Still See My Family on Christmas?

Is Omicron really going to ruin Christmas?Ever since Covid-19 cases began rising…

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London Faces a Dimming Holiday Travel Season

“I’m seriously thinking about whether there is a future I can really…

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80 Years of Holiday Shopping in New York

We’ll be crowding more and clicking less, carrying more shopping bags and…

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Hanukkah Dessert Recipes That Skip the Fryer

Every winter, I look forward to reveling in the fried food frenzy…

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Do You Have a Story About Seeing Your Parent Differently?

Parents are often the first people who teach us how to exist…

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