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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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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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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.
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Holiday gift return guide: What to know before you return
While gift-giving is a big part of the Christmas holiday, so too is gift returning, but before you head to the store to bring back your unwanted gifts, there are some things experts say you should know.
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What is Boxing Day and why is it celebrated?
Here’s what the Boxing Day holiday is all about…and it doesn’t have anything to do with the sport of boxing.
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What is Festivus? How to celebrate the ‘Seinfeld' holiday for ‘the rest of us'
The anti-holiday holiday made famous on “Seinfeld” is celebrated annually on Dec. 23.
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Bay Area holiday lights: ‘Tunnels of Joy' in Brentwood
“Tunnels of Joy” are lighting up a Brentwood neighborhood. The monthlong display also serves as a fundraiser.
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Here's how to celebrate Kwanzaa's seven principles during the weeklong African American holiday
For more than half a century, the holiday has brought together millions of people to celebrate family, community and culture.