/tags/holiday holiday en-US WLRN Fri, 15 Dec 2023 17:30:00 GMT /business/2023-12-15/miami-christmas-tree-vs-artifical-tree-prices Tree prices across the country are up roughly 10% from 2022, according to the American Christmas Tree Association, which tracks tree prices. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 17:30:00 GMT /business/2023-12-15/miami-christmas-tree-vs-artifical-tree-prices Kaylin Linder | FIU Caplin News /business/2023-11-23/how-to-avoid-getting-scammed-holiday-shopping-fraud As you start to gear up for the holidays — whether by shopping or donating — it can be all too easy to fall vulnerable to potential scammers. Here's how to navigate and avoid them. Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:00:00 GMT /business/2023-11-23/how-to-avoid-getting-scammed-holiday-shopping-fraud Ammy Sanchez /news/2022-12-21/aaa-auto-club-will-activate-its-tow-to-go-program-for-the-holidays AAA Auto Club offers a free program to help keep drunk drivers off the road during certain holidays. Wed, 21 Dec 2022 15:00:00 GMT /news/2022-12-21/aaa-auto-club-will-activate-its-tow-to-go-program-for-the-holidays Gina Jordan /economy/npr-breaking-news/2022-12-15/in-a-year-marked-by-inflation-buy-now-pay-later-is-the-hottest-holiday-trend People are paying for blenders, shirts and even groceries in installments. New research suggests this encourages people to overspend. Thu, 15 Dec 2022 20:00:00 GMT /economy/npr-breaking-news/2022-12-15/in-a-year-marked-by-inflation-buy-now-pay-later-is-the-hottest-holiday-trend Alina Selyukh /culture/2022-12-13/potted-christmas-trees-are-a-rentable-alternative-to-their-fake-and-fresh-cut-cousins For Christmas tree shoppers who want a real live tree that's reusable like an artificial one, there may be another option: rentable potted trees that are planted in the ground when they grow too big. Tue, 13 Dec 2022 22:00:00 GMT /culture/2022-12-13/potted-christmas-trees-are-a-rentable-alternative-to-their-fake-and-fresh-cut-cousins Halisia Hubbard /travel/2022-12-13/bad-weather-delays-fuel-from-reaching-orlando-international-airport Airplanes flying into Orlando International Airport were encouraged to top off at airports they were coming from after recent bad weather prevented the delivery of reserve jet fuel. Tue, 13 Dec 2022 14:00:00 GMT /travel/2022-12-13/bad-weather-delays-fuel-from-reaching-orlando-international-airport Mike Schneider | The Associated Press /arts-culture/2022-12-11/advent-calendars-explained-where-they-came-from-and-why-theyre-everywhere-now What started as a Christmas countdown has increasingly become a retail opportunity. While Advent calendars have evolved over the centuries, they still accomplish some of their original objectives. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 21:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2022-12-11/advent-calendars-explained-where-they-came-from-and-why-theyre-everywhere-now Rachel Treisman /news/2022-10-31/holiday-flights-will-be-pricey-and-packed-here-are-5-things-to-know-before-you-book Airlines and travel websites say that bookings for holiday travel are strong despite higher airfares, as pandemic-weary travelers seem willing to pay. Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:00:00 GMT /news/2022-10-31/holiday-flights-will-be-pricey-and-packed-here-are-5-things-to-know-before-you-book David Schaper /culture/2022-10-18/its-the-great-pumpkin-charlie-brown-wont-be-on-tv-this-year-heres-how-to-watch For only the second time since it was released 56 years ago, It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown will not be airing on television. Here's how you can watch it. Tue, 18 Oct 2022 12:30:29 GMT /culture/2022-10-18/its-the-great-pumpkin-charlie-brown-wont-be-on-tv-this-year-heres-how-to-watch Matt Adams /news/2022-07-01/fourth-of-july-parties-will-cost-more-this-year-but-you-can-save-with-a-bit-of-math Hosting a July 4th barbeque is 11 percent more expensive than last year, thanks to inflation. The prices of chicken wings, ground beef and beer have all skyrocketed. Still, there are ways to save. Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:10:36 GMT /news/2022-07-01/fourth-of-july-parties-will-cost-more-this-year-but-you-can-save-with-a-bit-of-math Jacqueline GaNun