Religious Holidays

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (363+ words) If you've ever watched a Hallmark movie and thought a Washington town might make a good backdrop, now is your chance to make that a reality in Leavenworth. Leavenworth is one of the contest's finalist, along with Ashland, Oregon, and…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (663+ words) Rosh Hashanah, which celebrates the Jewish New Year and marks the start of what's known to many as the Jewish "High Holidays" begins Friday at sundown. The holiday, which continues through Sunday, is the start of a ten-day period of…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (306+ words) Hundreds of residents are set to enjoy a day of festive entertainment at the Lord Mayor of York’s annual Christmas Cheer Receptions. The Lord Mayor and Sheriff of York are inviting 400 residents aged 65 and over to the annual Christmas Cheer…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (368+ words) The date of the Jewish New Year changes annually, and its two-day observance is the product of ancient customs. Several families celebrate Rosh Hashanah on September 15, 1993. The date of the Jewish New Year can fall between early September and early…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (545+ words) The Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, celebrating the Jewish New Year, starts at sundown Friday evening. Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish High Holy Days, leading up to Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of atonement. Rosh Hashana, which…...

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5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (114+ words) WJournalpr A new section has been opened for Puerto Rican singer Chucho Avellanets upcoming Christmas concert following strong ticket sales, according to Producciones Tropical. Avellanets will perform “Todo el Año es Navidad con Chucho” on Sunday, September 13, at 6 p....

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (219+ words) The Mercury News 51-year-old engineer who started at Apple in 2001 as a product designer and helped oversee work on the iPad, iPods and the Apple Watch becomes CEO of the Cupertino tech giant, succeeding Tim Cook. PG&E CEO loses…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (331+ words) SHIPSHEWANA – A celebrated holiday parade will return to Shipshewana Nov. 6–7, with a new two-day festival and a patriotic holiday theme: “Stars, Stripes & Christmas Lights.” The Lighting of Shipshewana transforms the small town of about 800 residents into a major holiday destination,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (128+ words) I'm your Gretna and Sarpy County neighborhood reporter. I dive into the stories that impact the people living and working in this fast-growing part of the metro. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: PAPILLON, Neb. (KMTV) — Papillion is asking for your vote in Hallmark's…...