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‘May the fourth be with you:' How the 4th day in May came to be a ‘Star Wars' holiday
May 4 is Stars Wars Day. Here’s how to respond if someone says “May the fourth be with you” – and how the unofficial holiday came to be.
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Children learn matzo making and Passover's traditions ahead of the Jewish holiday
A group of Washington area first graders had no time to waste — they had matzo to make. The students from Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation’s Capital had just 18 minutes to prep and cook the cracker-like, unleavened Passover staple. To keep it kosher for the holiday, it could not be allowed to rise. Rabbi Levi Raskin...
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What to know about National Burrito Day
National Burrito Day is non-official holiday celebrated on the first Thursday in April in the United States.
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals with Amazon
Lifestyle expert Amy Goodman shares how Amazon is helping us gear up to find the best deals and the hottest products for the holidays this year!
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Easter is March 31 this year. Here's why many Christians will wake up before sunrise to celebrate
Many Christians wake before dawn on Easter morning and celebrate their belief in the resurrection of Jesus, the son of God, as the sun rises.
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What is Good Friday?
Good Friday is a holiday observed by Christians and Catholics on the Friday before Easter. Here’s what you need to know.
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Are leprechauns the new Elf on the Shelf?
Leprechauns are making mischief in homes across America … and some parents feel like they’ve been tricked.
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The history of the Easter basket and some ideas for basket stuffers
Hippity-hop. Easter’s on its way! This year, Easter falls on March 31, so don’t delay in getting your Easter basket stuffers.
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Holi Celebration
Join City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon for a Holi celebration on April 7th from 2 to 4 PM, on the corner of Sunset and Bishop Drives. Enjoy music, dancing, performances, and the throwing of the colors to celebrate Spring! This family-friendly event will include henna tattoo and rangoli artists providing their artwork. WHEN: Sunday, April 7th from 2…
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Jump into these deals and freebies for leap day 2024
Whether you’re looking to save on your next meal or your next vacation, you won’t want to skip over these leap day deals.
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Have a look at the whos, whats and whens of leap year through time
Leap year. It’s a delight for the calendar and math nerds among us. So how did it all begin and why? Ancient civilizations had calendars that made periodic corrections to realign with lunar and solar cycles. But it was Julius Caesar who put into practice what we now consider leap years back in 46 BC. In large part, the idea...
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Presidents Day: From George Washington's modest birthdays to big sales and 3-day weekends
George Washington was uneasy about the idea of commemorating his life. He was the first leader of a new republic — not a tyrant. And yet the nation will once again celebrate the first U.S. president on Monday, 292 years after he was born.
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Here's what's open and closed on Presidents Day 2024 and why we celebrate the holiday
Here’s a look at what Presidents Day is, when it takes place this year and what will be open and closed.
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What is Lunar New Year and how is it celebrated?
What is the Lunar New Year and who celebrates it? What do you say, eat or do? Experts explain traditions and give tips on welcoming the new year.
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The origin story of Groundhog Day
Every February, a furry animal tells Americans how long winter will last, but do you know why?
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Gift card scams: What to know
Consumer Investigator Chris Chmura joins Janelle Wang to discuss what you need to know about gift card scams and fraud.
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How to deal with holiday waste
NBC Bay Area Consumer Investigator Chris Chmura breaks down how to deal with holiday waste.
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Bay Area shoppers flock to malls for post-Christmas discounts, returns
Tuesday was a big day at Bay Area malls as shoppers took advantage of post-Christmas discounts.
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Bay Area shoppers flock to malls for post-Christmas discounts, returns
Tuesday was a big day at Bay Area malls as shoppers took advantage of post-Christmas discounts. Scott Budman reports.
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The Solvang Christmas Tree Burn, a large fire safety demonstration, to conclude Julefest
The decades-old tradition is one of the largest fire safety demonstrations in the region.
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What happens to unused gift cards?
Starbucks made $212 million in 2022 from unspent gift cards, but not all unused gift card money goes back to the company.