Christmas... in the News: Christmas Celebrations Around the World, Revived Christmas Tradition Goes Viral & Post-Christmas Sales

 

Welcome to this edition of Christmas... in the news. This is a review of Christmas articles and news over the last week.

We start this week's post by citing a photo article from PBS News that shares Christmas celebrations around the world. Check out these wonderful images and captions here.

In California, one family went viral when they revived a family tradition to surprise their grandparents. Learn more about this pre-Christmas tradition reported by Fox News here. 

Didn't get the gift you wanted? Have a gift card you're hot to use? Looking to get a head start on next year's shopping? Check out ABC News and Good Morning America's report on post-Christmas sales and gift card tips here.

When Do You Take Down Your Christmas Decorations?

 

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The Christmas rush is over. Most of the presents have been unwrapped. Much of the food has been devoured. Prayers have been said. Memories have been made. Now what? 

Some people I know have already begun their post-seasonal reset to dismantle decorations. That doesn't happen around here so soon. Decorations are up at least until Three Kings' Day (January 6), but they will likely remain longer, as the last decorations didn't come upstairs until the day before Christmas Eve. 

I find such peace in a house filled with the glow of Christmas lights. My schedule didn't allow me to appreciate it in the weeks leading up to Christmas, so I will take advantage of the slower week between Christmas and New Year's Day.

How about you? When do you take down your Christmas decorations? 

Merry Christmas!

 

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Christmas... in the News: Spreading Holiday Joy, Holiday Travel & White or Green Christmas

 

Welcome to this edition of Christmas... in the news. This is a review of Christmas articles and news over the last week.

How about a bit of Christmas... in the news a day later than usual? We took a trip to New York City yesterday to visit places we haven't seen since before the pandemic. We also took in the refreshed Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the Radio City Rockettes. It is always an amazing show, but they have made some changes as they celebrate their 100th anniversary. We had a blast! 

Here is this week's news:

The Post-Independent, based in Colorado, recently reported on how Bryan Larson, a former diplomat, now spends his time spreading holiday joy to children across the Roaring Fork Valley. What a great thing to do! You can read more here.

Yahoo!News shared this article about AAA's recommendation for the best days to hit the road this holiday season, considering a projected record number of people will be traveling. I am grateful that we only have to go about 75 minutes away on Christmas Eve and will be staying home on Christmas Day. For those who will travel, check out AAA's recommendations here. 

ABC News answers what some want to know this time of year: Will there be a white Christmas? Here in the Northeast, we are anticipating a bit of the white stuff. Sounds like there will be record-breaking heat in Texas. How about your area? Check out the article here.

Thanks for sticking with Christmas Year Round in 2025. In a few weeks, the options for Christmas... in the news will thin out. I'm thinking of what 2026 might bring in the months ahead. I'm always open to suggestions. Let me know what you would like to see here. 

Wishing you a wonderful Christmas!