Holidays and Special Occasions – Page 24

Day 27: What Are Kids Saying About Kwanzaa?

As some Black families celebrate Kwanzaa this week, we asked children to share their impressions of this nonreligious holiday honoring African American culture.

By Leslie Casimir

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Boxing Day Is the Holiday America Needs to Adopt Right Now

Take it from a Canadian: Boxing Day is one seasonal tradition that America needs to adopt right now.

By Stephen Marche

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Day 25: That Time an Orthodox Jew Celebrated Christmas

Alex Edelman, a comedian, recalls his family’s one-night fling with Christmas — undertaken as a mitzvah for a non-Jewish friend.

By Debra Kamin

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At German Christmas Markets, Smiles Shine Bright but Budgets Are Tight

In Nuremberg, the stalls are open without Covid restrictions, and big crowds are returning to sip mulled wine and socialize. But amid economic uncertainty, visitors are spending less.

By Christopher F. Schuetze

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