Holidays
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12 traditional Pennsylvania Christmas dishes & drinks
This being Pennsylvania, you might not be surprised that nearly half of these traditional Christmas dishes are cookies.
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This Erie Santa has been spreading Christmas magic for over 30 years
Spaeder portrayed Santa the first time over 30 years ago at a family party, and he has continued to do so during the holiday season ever since.
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I ran the 2025 Philadelphia Marathon—here’s what it was really like
The City of Brotherly Love showed its love to runners during the 2025 Philadelphia Marathon. Here’s what it was really like.
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Shop small at these holiday markets & craft fairs across PA
Support Pennsylvania makers and small businesses while shopping the season’s most festive holiday markets.
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Christmas in Bethlehem, PA: Explore historical Moravian holiday traditions
Moravian settlers named the Christmas City “Bethlehem” and inspired many of its enduring holiday customs.
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Thanksgiving and Black Friday: A guide to which stores are open and closed in Pennsylvania
Here’s a breakdown of what’s open in case of an emergency on Thanksgiving, and what time the big box stores open for early bird holiday shopping on Black Friday.
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Pennsylvania’s most magical winter festivals
From winter festivals in the snow to magical holiday celebrations, here are the Pennsylvania festivals you shouldn’t miss this winter.
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Christmas tree retailers find lots to like at a Pennsylvania wholesale auction
About 50,000 Christmas trees and enough wreaths, crafts and other seasonal items to fill an airplane hangar were bought and sold by lots and on consignment at the annual two-day event put on at the Buffalo Valley Produce Auction in Mifflinburg.
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9 Pa. food banks where you can donate your time, money, & food this holiday season
Here’s how to support the food banks and food pantries fighting hunger across Pennsylvania.
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Explore indoor winter magic during Hershey Gardens Christmas tree walk
See the work of 10 regional designers as they unwrap their joy on a collection of indoor Christmas trees along a snowy pathway during the Christmas Tree Showcase opening in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory at Hershey Gardens opening Nov. 21. The trees were decorated by the following Central Pennsylvania designers: Blooms by Vickrey, Camp Hill…
