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Brooklyn Paper
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklynites bid 'fir-well' to holiday trees on last weekend of Mulchfest at Prospect Park * Brooklyn Paper

The Parks Department's annual Mulchfest in Brooklyn allowed residents to recycle their Christmas trees and collect chippings for their gardens.
Volunteers enjoyed the opportunity to be outdoors, do something beneficial for the park, and get some exercise. [ more ]
New York City
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
New York City

It Took 10 Years to Grow This Christmas Tree. The Price? $105

Farmers face significant risks in growing Christmas trees, as there is no way to insure against extreme weather or supply chain disruptions.
Despite the risks, Christmas trees remain a profitable crop for farmers, with demand soaring during the pandemic. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
New York City

Bring Out Your Dead (Christmas Trees)

Photographs and Text by Antonio de Luca A smattering of trees (and the occasional wreath) found on some New York City streets since late December.During the holiday season, the smell of Christmas trees for sale in New York City lingers in the air.But by early January, those same trees often wind up dried up, distorted and discarded on the sidewalk.
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Scary Mommy
4 months ago
Marketing

A TikToker Recommends Washing Your Artificial Christmas Tree & The Internet Cannot Deal

Sharing unpopular opinions on TikTok can generate discussion and controversy.
One TikTok user suggests washing artificial Christmas trees with dish soap for cleanliness. [ more ]
www.npr.org
10 months ago
Books

In 'Kiss Me in the Coral Lounge,' Helen Ellis' home life takes center stage

Kiss Me in the Coral Lounge is a poignant memoir from Helen Elllson that explores the intersection of family, friendship, and self-discovery in a small seaside town.
Through vivid storytelling, Elllson shares her journey of coming of age and discovering a newfound sense of confidence and identity. [ more ]
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www.thelocal.de
1 year ago
Germany news

Charles III to address German parliament on first state visit

Here is an overview of the Windsors' deep German roots.READ ALSO: Germany rolls out red carpet for Charles III's first foreign visit House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha If not for World War I, the British royal family would still go by a German name.The House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha stemmed from the marriage in 1840 of Queen Victoria to Albert, the scion of a modest royal dynasty from northeastern Bavaria.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Harewood House presents exhibition of "traditionally untraditional" Christmas trees

Long Live the Christmas Tree, an exhibition of unconventional Christmas installations, has opened at Harewood House in West Yorkshire, England.The country house invited 11 artists, designers and makers to create "traditionally untraditional" Christmas trees that draw from the history and resources of the country house and its estate.
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www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Police seek man in Pornhub' jumper after St Pancras sexual assault

P olice are trying to trace a man wearing a Pornhub jumper after a sexual assault at St Pancras station in central London.A man reached out and inappropriately touched the victim as they walked past health food shop Holland & Barrett within the railway station.The man then left in the direction of the Thameslink ticket barriers.
www.thisislocallondon.co.uk
1 year ago
London

London Christmas Lights 2022, Pragathi Lakshmi Murthy, Newstead Wood

7 London lights 2022 I'm sure that for the festive season everyone has been putting up colourful lights to really bring that splash of joy into our early dark nights and I'm sure that we can all agree that London always manages to do such a great job.This year there was some pretty outstanding light art around the streets of London that really need to be appreciated.
Secret London
1 year ago
London

London Bridge Rooftop: Sky-High Bar Gets Christmas Makeover

Christmas lovers in the capital will be wise to the paradise that is London Bridge in November and December.Setting up shop by the Thames, one of the city's finest festive hubs has it all
Thanks to the Christmas by the River market, visitors can shuffle through pop-up bars-a smidgen of mulled wine here, a drop of beer there-and plenty of other festive entertainment.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Television

The Last of Us,' Season 1, Episode 6: The Ties That Bind

In the old western movies, the aging cowboys and gunslingers would sometimes talk about giving up the vagabond life and buying a ranch, where they could settle down bothering no one and going unbothered.In this week's The Last of Us, Joel and Ellie spend a fair amount of the episode riding horses, shooting guns and facing down posses, just like those western heroes.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Mother and teenage daughter found dead in burger van they were decorating

Tributes have been paid to a "glitter and pink-loving" mother and her teenage daughter with the most beautiful smile who were found dead in a burger van.The bodies of Leah Churchill, 50, and Brooke Wanstall, 17, were found in Leah's son's van in Kent, which they were decorating for his 26th birthday.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Yankees Social Media Spotlight: Merry Christmas from the Yanks

Since the start of the pandemic, we have kept you posted on what the Yankees have been up to on social media.The MLB season has come to an end, but we'll continue to see action from our favorite players and Yankee figures.Here's your weekly update on what your favorite Yankees have been doing on social media!
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Residents outrage as council bans Christmas wreaths

Council bosses have been branded grinches' after banning Christmas wreaths from front doors at a block of flats because they say they are a fire risk.Residents living in apartments on Whiteford Drive in Kettering, Northamptonshire, were left stunned when they received a knock on the door telling them to take decorations down.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

The Christmas Place in Abington announces closure

Local Abington's one-stop shop for Christmas will celebrate its final season in 2022.A beloved Abington Christmas experience will be closing its doors after this season.The owners of The Christmas Place, a large-scale seasonal store for all things Christmas, announced their retirement in a Facebook post Sunday.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Knowsley Safari upcycles old Christmas trees by giving them to their animals

Knowsley Safari have come up with a solution for people unsure what to do with their old Christmas trees giving them to their animals.Anyone who's got any Christmas tree that has obviously not had any decorations sprayed on or anything that could contaminate them, we'll take here, Lindsey Banks, acting head of section of ungulates hoofed mammals at the safari, told the PA news agency.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

What the papers say January 3

The Duke of Sussex's latest comments about his relationship with his father and brother dominates the papers on Tuesday.The Daily Telegraph, The Sun, Daily Mail and Daily Express all lead with Harry saying he wants to reconcile with the King and Prince of Wales.Meanwhile, the Daily Mirror and i report the future of the NHS is on a knife edge, with warnings the pressure on the nation's hospitals is set to last until April.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
NYC music

SZA's SOS' Holds Off Taylor Swift for a Fourth Week at No. 1

The R&B singer and songwriter SZA has edged out Taylor Swift to hold at No. 1 on Billboard's album chart for a fourth time, attaining a notable victory during what is usually the post-holiday sales doldrums.SOS, the long-awaited second LP by SZA, who was born Solana Rowe in St. Louis and raised in suburban New Jersey, had the equivalent of 125,000 sales in the United States last week.
Developer Tech News
1 year ago
Tech industry

Google's smart TV platforms reach 150M active devices

Ryan is a senior editor at TechForge Media with over a decade of experience covering the latest technology and interviewing leading industry figures.He can often be sighted at tech conferences with a strong coffee in one hand and a laptop in the other.If it's geeky, he's probably into it.Find him on Twitter: @Gadget_Ry
At CES 2023, Google provided an update on the state of its smart TV platforms.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

How to Recycle Your Christmas Tree Around DC - Washingtonian

It's officially January, which means it's probably time to get rid of your Christmas tree (especially if you're one of those people who puts the tree up in November).Here are steps to recycle your tree in DC, Maryland, and Virginia-just remember to remove all the decorations and lights beforehand.DC
From January 3 through March 3, the Department of Public Works (DPW) will collect all trees and holiday greenery.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

A Classic Christmas Wedding in DC - Washingtonian

This classic Christmas wedding in downtown DC included a winter theme, with Christmas trees and garland, gold accents and magnolia leaves, and portraits outside the festively dressed Willard Intercontinental hotel.Get more Washingtonian Weddings inspo:
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Hannah, a career coach and chief of staff to the CEO of a software company, and Sean, a Topgun graduate and naval flight officer for the US Navy, met in high school-she went to Stone Ridge in Bethesda, and he to Gonzaga in DC.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Nicole Schnitzler: How 'Christmas Carol' revealed my dad's dedication to keeping my mom's holiday spirit alive

When I decided to see "A Christmas Carol" at Chicago's Goodman Theatre, I knew I would ask my father to join me.I didn't know if he would say yes.Dad and I saw the production a few years back, and I'll always remember his gift shop purchase that night: a glittery, all-caps ornament in the shape of "Bah humbug."
www.kvue.com
1 year ago
Austin

Where to recycle your Christmas tree in Central Texas

AUSTIN, Texas  With Christmas Day behind us, Central Texas residents can give their Christmas trees a new life by recycling them.There are five free drop-off locations open now  the East and West Service Centers in Austin, Northeast Metro Park in Pflugerville, the Del Valle Adult Softball Complex and the 1431 Collection Station in Leander.
Austin Monitor
1 year ago
Austin

Fire risk is heightened during holiday season - Austin Monitor

Wednesday, December 21, 2022 by Seth Smalley
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are peak days for home fires and injuries from inattentive cooking, according to the National Fire Protection Association.Travis County's fire marshal's office, the U.S. Fire Administration and NFPA are partnering up for the holidays to spread information about fire safety and fire hazards.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

Unique Christmas traditions from around the world - Yanko Design

Christmas is reminiscent of festive images of Santa Claus, Snowman, mangers and reindeer and activities like baking cookies and cakes alongside decorating the Christmas trees.The magic glow of the festival makes people merrier while Christians all over the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.Discover how some countries have unusual Christmas traditions and bring diversity into the Christmas festivities.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

12 Extra-Festive Bars and Restaurants for Holiday Season in DC

Plenty of restaurants hang holiday lights, but these extra-festive spots go all-out with winter themes, garlands, Christmas trees, and the occasional wood-burning fireplace.Looking for a holiday themed pop-up bar?We have a guide to the most festive in town.2800 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Get an alpine escape minus the cost of a plane ticket at the Four Seasons Georgetown, which built al fresco pine "suites" inspired by the luxury hotel's ski destinations.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

Festive Restaurants for Christmas Eve Dining Around DC

Christmas Eve (Saturday, December 24) is a prime time to dine out around DC-whether you're looking for a festive brunch, blowout dinner, or a casual place to gather with family and friends.If you're looking for a seafood indulgence for Christmas Eve, see our guide to Feasts of the Seven Fishes around town.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Ten imaginative and unusual Christmas trees

To celebrate the Christmas holidays, we've selected 10 creative Christmas tree designs from the Dezeen archive, including a tree trapped inside a giant ice cube and an upside-down tree.The roundup also includes a tree suspended upside-down from the ceiling and an exhibition in a country home of unconventional Christmas tree designs.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

30 Unique Christmas Trees for the Holiday Season - Yanko Design

A Christmas tree is a decorated tree, usually an evergreen pine, spruce or fir tree with all-year-round foliage that is beautified, with ornaments as a part of the festivities.It is symbolic of the birth and resurrection of Jesus, while its branches and shrubs symbolize immortality and the crown of thorns worn by Christ.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Salon Art + Design fair features pieces by Zaha Hadid and Ron Arad

A selection of international gallerists and studios showcased design and art collections at the Park Avenue Armory in Manhattan's Upper East Side during the Salon Art + Design fair.The yearly showcase of collectible design and art takes place in what was once an armoury in Midtown Manhattan, with international exhibitors showing work from both contemporary and historic creatives.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Faith

Holidays are about tradition. What happens when everything starts to change?

La Community, a group of Colombian families and friends, celebrating the penultimate Novena in Maryland on Dec. 23.Cristina Pombo Some Christmas traditions are pretty standard in mainstream American culture: put up the tree, string up the lights.Hide the Elf on the Shelf, visit grandma, bake the cookies.
Mission Local
1 year ago
Mission District

For SF Native Americans, it's Christmas and a winter feast

Subscribe to our daily newsletter and have the latest stories from Mission Local delivered directly to your inbox.When waiting in the reception area in the Native American Health Center on Capp St, visitors can easily feel the coming festival season - ornaments in the shapes of Christmas trees, snowmen, stockings, hats, and gifts decorate the room.
The IP Law Blog
1 year ago
Intellectual property law

Ho, Ho, Ho and Fa-La-La-La-La: Christmas Patents

A lot of people have gotten patents for things related to Christmas.Here are some of the most interesting ones I've found.There are a number of patents intended to help parents convince children that Santa has been there.One of these is U.S. patent no.5,523,741 for a "Santa Claus Detector."
Eater LA
1 year ago
LA food

Mother Wolf and Kato Bake Up the Season's Must-Have Christmas Cookies

Find cookies from Mother Wolf and Kato inside this year's Resy Cookie Box, a holiday sampler featuring a dozen recipes from well-known chefs across the country.In addition to Evan Funke's panettone chew and Jon Yao's toasted sesame cookie, the $79 box includes an eggnog snickerdoodle from Kwame Onwuachi of Tatiana in New York City, honey butter cornbread from Rodney Scott of Rodney Scott's BBQ in Charleston, and more.
Eater LA
1 year ago
LA food

A Seriously Creepy Krampus-Themed Holiday Cocktail Party Comes to LA

A spooky holiday pop-up cocktail bar called Krampus' Cove is making itself at home inside Lost Property Bar at 1704 Vine Street in Hollywood, running today through December 31.It's an immersive, two-hour-long experience where guests get to explore a transformed space decked out in macabre decor (like Christmas trees adorned with doll heads) while sipping on themed cocktails.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

All Hail Tiny Timber, the Short King of Christmas in DC

There are plenty of over-the-top, towering Christmas trees in DC.But this year's belle of the Yuletide ball is more of a Cinderella story: Get to know Tiny Timber, the squat tree in Columbia Heights Civic Plaza.Small and currently undecorated, the arbor has grabbed the attention of Washingtonians curious about the somewhat-forlorn tree.
Brooklyn Paper
1 year ago
Brooklyn

The most wonderful time of the year: Get lit at these Brooklyn holiday lightings * Brooklyn Paper

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and with it comes a slew of Christmas and other holiday tree lightings across the borough.To help get you in the mood, Brooklyn Paper has put together a list of lighting ceremonies, coming to a nabe near you.Saturday, Nov. 26
Park Slope Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District is inviting everyone to the its Park Slope tree lighting: The annual tree lighting at the Fourth Street Plaza.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
France news

Biden and Macron seek to heal trade rift over glitches' in Inflation Reduction Act

Joe Biden has sought to heal a rift with France's President Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders over trade, admitting there are glitches in $739bn legislation that he says can be fixed.The US president was speaking on Thursday while hosting Macron for the first state visit of his presidency.The leaders expressed unity on support for Ukraine's war against Russia but faced questions about their differences on trade.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

Why Christmas trees are scarce and more expensive this year | CBC News

If the pain of inflation is already cutting into your holiday gift-giving plans, prepare to pay more to decorate, too.The average cost of a Christmas tree is up  like everything else this year  thanks to higher fuel, fertilizer and labour costs, climate change, higher insurance rates and, according to several growers, a continent-wide shortage of trees.
www.aljazeera.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 279

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 279th day, we take a look at the main developments.Here is the situation as it stands on Tuesday, November 29: Russian forces shelled 30 settlements in Ukraine's southern Kherson region 258 times in the past week, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.Ukraine's military said Russia kept up heavy shelling of key targets Bakhmut and Avdiivka in the eastern Donetsk region and bombarded Kupiansk and Lyman to the north.
www.latimes.com
1 year ago
Los Angeles

A free Christmas tree? California forest offering tree permits for the first time

Forest officials are now offering permits to cut down Christmas trees in designated areas of the Stanislaus National Forest, adding another location to the holiday program.The permits aren't just a Christmas gift for the public, but will also help with fire suppression efforts by eliminating smaller trees at fuel fires.
the Guardian
1 year ago
UK politics

Truss plan to block solar farms is deeply unpopular - so why is she so keen?

Liz Truss and her environment secretary, Ranil Jayawardena, have achieved the almost unthinkable this week, by reportedly moving to ban solar farms from much of England.
the Guardian
1 year ago
UK politics

I said Liz Truss would never be PM. Bet you wish I'd been right | David Mitchell

hy on earth are you reading this?It's a question that the more business-oriented of my colleagues in the creative sector will commend me for asking.This is where focus groups spring from.
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