Holidays


Ice skaters make their way around the new rink at the base of City Hall, Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, at Dilworth Park in Philadelphia. The open air rink is schedule to be open to visitors Feb. 22, 2015(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
8 Cool Spots For Outdoor Ice Skating in Pennsylvania

Throughout Pa., outdoor ice rinks and frozen ponds welcome cold-weather adventurers who are looking to get some exercise, have some family fun, or recreate a scene from their favorite holiday movie. 

Bethlehem commemorates the beginning of a new year with the dropping of a 4-foot, 9-inches tall, 400-pound yellow Peep. (Courtesy of SteelStacks)
Pennsylvania Drops Some Weird Sh*t on NYE

The abundance of hometown pride is evident in the different New Year’s Eve celebrations across the state, and Pennsylvanians definitely drop some weird things in their towns.

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6 Events to Celebrate Kwanzaa 2022 in Pennsylvania

Celebrations will take place throughout the state for the holiday Dr. Maulana Karenga created in 1966 as a way for “African American families to reconnect to their roots and their community."

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7 Pa. Holiday Traditions You Should Know About

From boilo to Belsnickel, read about the different ways Pennsylvanians celebrate the holidays—and if you like, pick up a new tradition to help you celebrate this year.

Photo: Jewish Community Center of Scranton
12 Pennsylvania Hanukkah Celebrations That Celebrate the Festival of Lights

These 12 Hanukkah celebrations will take place throughout Pennsylvania—some are free for the community, others require paid admission—leading up to or during the Festival of Lights.