6+ hour, 1+ min ago (340+ words) PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Wanamaker Light Show has been a holiday staple in Center City Philadelphia since 1956, and it continues this year after months of uncertainty. Everyone was looking up inside the historic Wanamaker Building on Monday night as the iconic display lit up for another season. "My head was like tilted all the way back, but it was worth it," said Aaron Chandra of South Philadelphia. Guests attended a preview event ahead of the official public opening on Friday. RELATED | Beloved Wanamaker Light Show, Dickens Village saved after $500K fundraising effort "I have never missed a Christmas show since 1960," said Michelle Palamountain of Center City. "They've done a fabulous job, so it's a great place. It's a family tradition. It's a Philadelphia tradition, and I'm happy to be here," she added. Jackie Lewis, of Center City, said the tradition is hard…...

6+ hour, 40+ min ago (426+ words) Thanksgiving is a time to express thankfulness, but it may also be complicated by anxiety and expectations. Giving thoughtful presents helps refocus attention on connection. Carefully selecting a present is more than merely trading something. You are strengthening the emotional bond between you and the other individual. Here are some Thanksgiving gift ideas for you to consider this year. Soft textures provide comfort right away. You can add some flair to their living area by selecting a lightweight blanket in a colour they like. It is a thoughtful gift that reminds the recipient to take a break when necessary. A gorgeous wooden spoon, artisanal salt, or small-batch olive oil can encourage the recipient to spend more deliberate and leisurely time in the kitchen. Combine it with a handwritten recipe or a description of your best shared meal. A humble plant…...

7+ hour, 12+ min ago (1120+ words) With expert hands at the helm, families leave with portraits that pack genuine heart and meaning. The next part details how these moments come alive in the studio. Whether families pick a wrapped session or a full newborn story, the atmosphere is one of warmth and nurturing, so each experience feels safe and unrushed. Walking into the studio, families are greeted by hushed music, muted lighting and a sense that this is their space. Parents are shown to a seat, a cup of tea and given a moment to compose themselves. Prior to the camera coming out, there's a conversation about what's important. Perhaps it's a beloved blanket or the way big brother takes his new sister's hand. These initial discussions do much to establish trust and calm nerves. There's no rush, only a shared goal to honour each family's…...

8+ hour, 45+ min ago (186+ words) Muscular man combines cycling in gym with crocheting classic garment as surprise gift; rejects critics who deride his hobby as "women's work' A fitness fanatic in China has been nicknamed the country's "best boyfriend" after a classic Chinese dress, or qipao, he crocheted for his girlfriend while working out, went viral. Zheng Tianyuan, 32, from Shenzhen in southern China's Guangdong province went viral after he crocheted a baby blue qipao, also known as a cheongsam, for his girlfriend. Zheng is a typical "slash youth" who juggles different roles. Coming from an educational background in classical music, Zheng works as a full-time radio disc jockey. He is also a fitness fanatic, having achieved sixth place in his group in the Bodybuilding National Championship held by the China Body Building Association this year. Now, Zheng has a third title, China's "best boyfriend". In…...

9+ hour, 4+ min ago (395+ words) We can all agree that there is always more than one way to do things, especially in sewing. The method I am going to show you to gather fabric and add ruffles properly is slightly more time consuming than you may be used to, but it will give you the best result. Some lucky people have the use of a gathering foot for light fabric and the ruffler foot for medium to heavy fabrics. Others would much rather use the very handy dental floss gathering technique if pressed for time or are left with no other choice. I'm going to show you yet another, and I think better, technique. I use this technique to add ruffles properly when I am spending a lot of money on the fabric. The best example I could give you on when to use this…...

10+ hour, 25+ min ago (966+ words) We all know what Thanksgiving is supposed to be like: a relaxing day filled with food, family and football followed by time spent poring over Amazon's Black Friday deals. But more often than not, it is filled with stressors ranging from needing last minute essentials to managing arguments among siblings about politics, religion and who didn't come and why they may feel estranged from the family. While the holidays can be a joyful occasion, they can also be a dreaded time to get together. In national surveys, as many as 40% of respondents had uncomfortable experiences with other family members on Thanksgiving " especially in-laws " with about a fifth of respondents saying they plan to skip the occasion altogether. So, what do people dread the most during Thanksgiving? Travel, hosting demand and politics top the list. Thanksgiving, of course, can be a…...

10+ hour, 27+ min ago (335+ words) Some Wagoner residents are frustrated after thieves stole several power cords from the city's Christmas light displays, costing the city hundreds of dollars to replace them. City leaders say the annual displays are an important community tradition, and many residents are stunned that anyone would target them. Hundreds of Christmas displays are set up across Wagoner every year, signaling the start of the holiday season. Amy Matthews, who owns a barbecue restaurant across from the large Christmas tree downtown, says the displays bring families, traffic and business each year. "People love the Christmas display. They have music, and we get a lot of business and traffic down here. People drive by and look at it," Matthews said."What a sad thing to do because it's something that's fun, it's for the community, it's something that kids enjoy." The city begins…...

11+ hour, 3+ min ago (482+ words) Sandra Grimes and Ginger Walker handed out the Thanksgiving meals on Saturday. A pair of friends in Virginia worked together to keep food on the table for those in need this Thanksgiving. Sandra Grimes and Ginger Walker worked hand in hand to feed 135 families and more than 540 people during a Thanksgiving meal drive on Saturday, according to the longtime friends. Grimes and Walker initially launched "Operation Thanksgiving," a plan to feed federal workers who may have been affected by the government shutdown, in early November, amid the federal work stoppage. "We both have federal employees in our family, and we've gone through a shutdown before, six years ago, both personally and professionally," Walker told ABC News, adding that she and Grimes have worked together for 18 years, with Walker a real estate agent and Grimes a lender in Northern Virginia, an…...

11+ hour, 9+ min ago (159+ words) The Royal Welsh Winter Fair 2025 in Builth Wells is under way and it's full of livestock, entertainment and delicious treats to eat and drink. I wouldn't say that I was full of Christmas spirit when I went to the Royal Welsh Winter Fair in Builth Wells. Winter is my least favourite time of year, with a busy work schedule and all the stresses and strains of getting everything ready for December 25 " I was sapped of energy rather than raring to go! But as one of the biggest events in the Mid Wales diary and a premier event in the agricultural world happens on the doorstep, I packed up my laptop, pulled on my walking boots and hoped the festive feeling would develop as I headed to the huge agricultural fair. Once on the showground the twinkling fairy lights, decorated Christmas…...

14+ hour, 45+ min ago (54+ words) Preparations for Christmas have already officially begun in the United States.:Melania Trump accepted and inspected the main Christmas tree delivered to the White House.Subscribe to POOL N3 Preparations for Christmas have already officially begun in the United States.: Melania Trump accepted and inspected the main Christmas tree delivered to the White House....