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Making Spirits Bright: Go Inside 22 Magical Holiday Markets Around the World

The most wonderful time of the year is here: City streets are sparkling, festive songs are playing on repeat, and Christmas markets are opening their doors, transporting visitors to snow globe-like whimsical wonderlands that look like pages pulled from a storybook.  From the “Capital of Christmas” in Europe to unique celebrations in Africa and Asia, […]

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Nice News’ 2023 Holiday Gift Guide: Something for Everyone on Your List

You’ve heard the old saying “It’s the thought that counts” — typically offered up off-handedly following the receipt of a less-than-thrilling present. But did you know the aphorism is actually backed by research? Dig into the science of great gift giving, and then put your thinking cap on as you peruse Nice News’ annual holiday

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100 Unique, Artistic Mailboxes Embody Community in an Island Town — Exclusive

In picturesque Bainbridge Island, Washington, a small town just a 35-minute ferry ride from Seattle, lush forest flora and ocean sunsets aren’t the only scenic vistas residents and visitors enjoy. More than 100 quirky, artistic, and often deeply meaningful mailboxes line the neighborhoods’ streets.  Brothers Jim and Dick Strom turned a 1948 Packard sedan into

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Meet the California Girl Scout Troop That Brings Members of the Deaf Community Together

It’s a little-known fact that Juliette “Daisy” Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA, was hard of hearing for much of her life. Now, more than a century after she started the enduring nonprofit, there’s a Girl Scout troop in Orange County, California, that’s carrying on her legacy in more ways

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Meet Snow Graffiti Scott: Artist Creates Stunning Window Displays Inspired by Holiday Movies — Exclusive

The holidays are officially here, and with them comes the return of charming decor on city streets, sidewalks, and storefront window displays. Among the people bringing that Christmastime magic to life is Scott Wilcock — or the “Bob Ross of snow graffiti,” as some call him — who has taken social media by snowstorm with

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Inside the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: What to Expect, How to Watch, and More

The iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has sparked joy for nearly a century, serving as the perfect accompaniment to a holiday gathering. This year, the festivities kick off at 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 23, and will air live on NBC and Peacock. The historic event has something for everyone, including larger-than-life balloons, majestic floats, cheery

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Adolescents Want to See More Friendships, Less Romance in Movies and TV: Study

Take a look at the popularity of risque, high school-set series like Sex Education and Euphoria, and it’s not altogether unreasonable to assume that most young people prefer to see passion-fueled plotlines acted out on screen. But according to new research, adolescents are actually longing for more friendship and less romance in movies and television. 

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Our Favorite Thanksgiving Products to Host the Most Memorable Gathering, From Party Games to Decor

When it comes to holidays, Thanksgiving has it all. In one wonderful day, we get the opportunity to practice gratitude, enjoy delicious food, and gather with the people we love.  If you’re hosting the feast on Nov. 23, you’re likely already in the planning stages: picking out party games and deciding whether to go traditional

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How the Tiny Greek Isle of Tilos Became the World’s First Zero-Waste Island

Unlike Corfu or Santorini, Tilos likely hasn’t popped up in your social media feed. But the tiny Greek municipality in the Aegean Sea has made a big name for itself: It’s the world’s first zero-waste island.   Tilos accomplished this monumental feat in early July after two years of efforts by local authorities and community members,

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