What to know and how to celebrate
A history lesson on Three Kings Day and Rosca de Reyes Ever wonder why people eat Rosca de Reyes on Three Kings Day? Here’s why. John Oliva, Corpus Christi Caller …
Holidays
Why foreign workers are flocking to this 700-year-old European city
When Ricardo Schmitz’s brother was visiting him in Vilnius, Lithuania, the pair went for a wintertime walk at midnight — something he said they would never do back home in …
Photos from New Year’s Eve 2024 is rung in with celebrations around the world
Revelers counted down to midnight on New Year’s Eve across the globe Sunday as fireworks and festive lights offered a hopeful start to 2024 for some, even as the world’s …
COVID-19 cases are up, why aren’t people worried?
As the countdown to 2024 approaches, Dwayne Taylor — the founder of San Jose events company Taylor Productions — is preparing to celebrate. For nearly a decade, he has hosted …
They eat what? New Year’s food traditions around the world
By Amanda Kludt | Special to CNN New Year’s Day is meant for fresh starts. But maybe even more, it’s meant for food. As the new year arrives around the …
Where Americans spent the most money this holiday season
Americans spent notably more money during the holiday shopping season as the U.S. economy powered through high inflation and interest rates. Retail sales in the U.S. excluding auto sales rose …
Cabbing in Italy can be a gnarly affair. Here’s how to navigate it
I knew something was amiss when the taxi meter read 10.50 euros as we pulled away from the Roma Termini train station. While negotiating the evening rush hour traffic and …
What to do when someone gives you a gift you don’t really want
By Taylor Nicioli | CNN When Abby Eckel saw the small jewelry gift bag her husband gave her for her birthday, she thought she knew exactly what was inside — …
How long are leftovers good for? Your guide to safe holiday nibbling – National
As much as big, hearty meals are part of the holidays for many, so are leftovers. One specialist is advising Canadians to take precautions to ensure food poisoning doesn’t spoil …
Here’s a look at a few things about Santa Claus you may not have considered
Flying reindeer, elves and Santa Claus might seem a little far-fetched to some, so today we look at some of the science (and magic) regarding the massive mission that will …