The holiday

Holiday greetings can build a relationship or hurt it. These tips to follow and gaffes to avoid will help you.

Do not write "Happy New Years" unless you are referring to an upcoming series of years (which I presume you are not). Use "Season's Greetings" since the greetings belong to the season. Remember, if you are writing to someone you know through your business, you may want to retain your professional persona. If you know they're Jewish and are likely to celebrate the holiday, wish them a Happy Chanukah. The winter holidays bring great joy to many people--along with potential risks to a businessperson's credibility. Similarly, you would write "Happy New Year" if you are referring to the whole year. And let's face it, "Happy Holidays" is about as plain-vanilla as you can get. However, if you want your message to stand out, do your homework and discover something that matters to the other person. However, if you know that your reader is Christian, don't be afraid to wish them a Merry Christmas. But don't try to sell something in the holiday card for business clients. If you lack information about your reader's life or business, you might have to use this anodyne phrase. As business communicators, we want our clients and colleagues to feel warmly [greeted](https://www.inc.com/peter-gasca/greeting-card-etiquette-4-tips.html)--yet we do not want to offend or overstep.

Who doesn't want an out-of-this-world deal this holiday season? Well, you can get exactly that as the Celestron AstroMaster70AZ refractor telescope kit is over ...

Follow us on Twitter [@Spacedotcom](https://twitter.com/SPACEdotcom) (opens in new tab) and on We like this telescope a lot, in fact, it features in our guide for the [best budget telescopes under $500](https://www.space.com/telescopes-under-500) and [best telescopes for kids](https://www.space.com/29798-best-telescopes-for-kids.html). [ (opens in new tab). It's also a great time to be picking up some great [telescopes for beginners](https://www.space.com/31229-best-beginner-telescopes.html) for less too, and the [Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ refractor](https://www.space.com/celestron-astromaster-70az-telescope-review) falls into that category. The holidays are a great time to bag a bargain and Walmart is offering just that on this refractor telescope kit. [discount of over $60](https://goto.walmart.com/c/1943169/565706/9383?subId1=space-us-3187311097043437000&sharedId=space-us&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FCelestron-AstroMaster-70AZ-LT-Refractor-Telescope-Kit-Smartphone-Adapter-Bluetooth-Remote-Ideal-Beginners-Capture-Your-Own-Images-Tripod-plus-Bonus-A%2F285176533%3Fathbdg%3DL1100) (opens in new tab) is a pretty sizable saving, especially considering the already-low price point.

Video by Bekah Howard / Poem by Andrea Honaker / Narration by Dr. Penny Elkins. 'Twas the night before finals and all across Mercer,

And with the spirit of Jesse as their guide, To the top of the halls! To the top of the admin! With a campus of beauty, built for discovery and learning, From climbing the tower with hundreds of stairs, The students were studying with a great sense of fervor.

From hoagie ornaments to Philly-themed tarot cards, here's where to shop local this year.

](https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2022/07/18/dumpster-juice-vermouth-fell-to-earth) You can place and pick up orders on [Bloomsday's website](https://bloomsdaycafe.com/fancywineshop). [Art in the Age](https://artintheage.com/), or [order online](https://drinkthepathfinder.com/products/pathfinder-hemp-root). [Order online](https://www.heavyslime.com/products) and check [Heavyslime's Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/heavyslime/?hl=en) for future releases. [Order online](https://www.capheroasters.com/coffee) or at [retail locations](https://www.capheroasters.com/retail-partners) across the city. - Well, in the name of journalism, I tried Dumpster Juice's first batch bottled under their new Fell to Earth label, and it was excellent. [Dumpster Juice](https://www.instagram.com/dumpsterjuicevermut/) — a line of craft vermouth [Bloomsday Cafe](https://bloomsdaycafe.com/) launched during the pandemic that's getting its own production space. [posting on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/ClCXk8AJ1Uv/?hl=en). [order online](https://shopnewlibertydistillery.square.site/). [online](https://www.phillytarotdeck.com/). [Gritty](https://www.instagram.com/p/CHVm6EyDAnN/)and [Will Smith](https://www.phillytarotdeck.com/prints/erdeiz6rtposfw3h0toyx6nyntyebk)to [John Coltrane](https://www.instagram.com/p/B9PS45sjro2/)and [the Liberty Bell](https://www.phillytarotdeck.com/prints/the-hanged-man-8x10-color-print). [Betsu Studio](https://www.instagram.com/p/CltjJYMuhCT/?hl=en).

Conservatives on the US Supreme Court don't seem too concerned about appearances this holiday season.

The Supreme Court has heard arguments in several high profile cases this term already, including challenges to affirmative action and a case that seeks to give state legislatures more power to set federal election laws. The court has yet to issue a decision in either dispute. The decision let private companies claim religious exemptions from the mandate in the Affordable Care Act, which requires corporations to cover birth control. The news comes a week after a Christian advocacy group’s former leader was questioned by the House Judiciary Committee about his allegations that Justice Samuel Alito leaked the outcome of the Supreme Court’s 2014 decision in Burwell v. For example, Justice Sonia Sotomayor in June gave a talk at an event hosted by the liberal American Constitution Society. Democrats have recently renewed calls for sitting Supreme Court justices to follow a formal judicial code of ethics.

This time of year can be particularly emotional, intense and taxing on our relationships. And gatherings can be stressful if you're not mindful and aware of ...

Red Sox Players Jarren Duran, Reese McGuire, Josh Winckowski, John Schreiber Visit Patients at Boston Area Hospitals, Youth Organization. 7:46 AM PST.

The Holiday Caravan continued on Wednesday, December 7 with stops at Boston Children’s Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The two-day caravan was held on Tuesday, December 6 and Wednesday, December 7 with Red Sox players Jarren Duran, Reese McGuire, Josh Winckowski and John Schreiber. BOSTON, MA – The Red Sox delivered holiday cheer to patients at Boston-area hospitals with the 2022 Holiday Caravan last week.

Miffy Englefield is all grown up from her days as Sophie in The Holiday alongside Jude Law and Cameron Diaz. See the British actress now.

[For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! "It's almost like a modern-day Prince Charming, but not a helpless princess," she continued. Indeed, a second installment of The Holiday would be quite the gift. It isn't a thing." "Loads of articles were circling around saying that there was gonna be a sequel to The Holiday," Miffy said. As she put it, "I would never say no."

NORTHPORT, N.Y. -- Shoppers are all-in this holiday season for vintage. They are scooping up decorations, Santas, ornaments, and some eye-popping pieces ...

"This is just a classic, fantastic piece. I like things that have a story," vintage shopper Kelly Tenny said. "We rescue items that might end up in dumpsters and landfills. I like old stuff. They are scooping up decorations, Santas, ornaments, and some eye-popping pieces that date back 100 years. -- Shoppers are all-in this holiday season for vintage.

But as holiday festivities, opportunities to socialize with loved ones, and maybe some time off from work abound — this time of year may be the least optimal ...

Instead of multitasking, take time to disconnect and put the phone away so that you can be present in special holiday moments. Feeling the need to take numerous photos likely means that you’ll have your phone in your hand much of the time. Time spent with friends and family, traveling, or partaking in other holiday festivities makes for great memories, as well as photos that you may be tempted to share on social media. “Apps that are more social or just for fun may make it harder to disconnect and spend less time on your phone.” Don’t let a quick check of your phone at a holiday party keep you away from the festivities. You don’t need a photograph of every moment at your holiday party. “As a family, establish specific times and spaces when you all agree to be fully present and not distracted by devices,” Grant suggests. Decide as a group if you want to set “phone-free” time and when that will be. [study](https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0013916514539755), for instance, found that you are less likely to engage in empathetic, quality conversations when a mobile device is present. Try it even just temporarily for the holiday season, Grant suggests. Willpower alone is often not enough to make real changes in your relationship with technology, so putting additional measures in place can be more effective. It can wait until morning, but now you’ve opened the email and you might as well just get it done while it’s top of mind.

In the KQEN Cultural Spotlight: The Umpqua Community College Performing and Visual Arts Department presents, “Hummin' A Holiday Tune” with the Umpqua ...

It will be held in Centerstage at the Whipple Fine Arts Center on the UCC Campus. Jason Heald, will present a program of high-energy music including jazz standards, contemporary selections and holiday favorites. The Umpqua Community College Performing and Visual Arts Department presents, “Hummin’ A Holiday Tune” with the Umpqua Singers Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m.

Winter Coat Drive Distribution. Prince Joshua Avitto Community Center – December 15, from 11 am – 4 pm. Toy Distribution. MetroPlusHealth Flushing Community ...

MetroPlusHealth is part of NYC Health + Hospitals, the nation's largest public health system. Since 1985, MetroPlusHealth has helped the people of New York City get quality health care at little to no cost. The produce bags included more than ten pounds of Thanksgiving meal essentials and were available for pick up at more than 100 events across the five boroughs. "We're committed to providing New Yorkers with the resources to stay healthy and happy throughout the year. We're here to alleviate some of that stress with much-needed joy across the City," said Roger Milliner, Chief Growth Officer at MetroPlusHealth. Food and games are available for all attendees, and toys will be distributed to children from 3 to 12 years old.

Hallmark and Great American Family are home to over 50 holiday movies this year, but which one is winning the ratings war? And which one is winning the ...

And don’t forget: Hallmark also scored its [most-watched movie since 2019](https://twitter.com/SleepyKittyPaw/status/1595082989498679298) in Three Wise Men and a Baby — which is also the most-watched TV movie of 2022 across all of cable. [A Holiday Spectacular](https://decider.com/2022/11/28/a-holiday-spectacular-hallmark-review/) on Hallmark during that time. This is the first year since 2014 that Hallmark has not had both a Candace Cameron Bure movie and a Danica McKellar movie in their holiday lineup. However, Great American Family is far from overtaking or even tying Hallmark in the ratings. [defection from Hallmark to Great American Media in April 2022](https://decider.com/2022/04/19/gac-poaches-candace-cameron-bure-from-hallmark/). The branding is beyond confusing and that’s evidenced by the fact that more people google “GAC” than “Great American Family,” which is the actual name of the network. [Wall Street Journal profile](https://www.wsj.com/articles/candace-cameron-bure-great-american-family-11668205295) wherein she said that GAF’s holiday movies [will focus on “traditional marriage”](https://decider.com/2022/11/15/candace-cameron-bure-no-same-sex-couples-great-american-family-movies/) (which can be taken as [coded, homophobic language](https://decider.com/2022/11/15/candace-cameron-bure-hallmark-movies-have-not-changed-traditional-marriage/)). As for GAF, it’s very hard to track its imprint because the network was known as GAC (Great American Country) last year, Great American Family this year, is part of Great American Media, and has a lineup of movies called Great American Christmas. Just look at the graph above, which charts all of the times that a Hallmark movie went head-to-head with a Great American Family movie this season. Looking at Google search trends for the duration of the holiday movie season, Hallmark is consistently on top. And in the other corner is the rookie network Great American Family, a.k.a. Christmas is a joyous time of peace and togetherness — but there’s a pop culture clash underway on the most unlikely battleground of all: holiday TV movies.

Revel in the holiday magic of Christmas Spectacular at Radio City this festive season. They call it the Christmas Spectacular for a good reason!

A staple of the holidays in New York City, the 2022 Christmas Spectacular runs through January 2, 2023 at Radio City Music Hall. [www.rockettes.com](http://www.rockettes.com) or at the Ticketmaster Box Office at Radio City Music Hall (1260 6th Avenue between 50th and 51st Streets). The show itself is 90 minutes of nonstop holiday fun. It is riveting from start to finish and leaves you feeling the sparkle and shine of the Rockettes holiday magic! Accessible and companion seats are available via the Disabled Services Department at 888-609-7599. [Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes](https://www.rockettes.com/christmas/) this festive season.

New Paltz's Holiday Hoopla, a parade and winter carnival in New Paltz, was held on Saturday, December 10.

“I met with four of them a couple of months ago at a candlelight vigil. “I couldn’t save my own son, but now I can help other people and direct them to the help they need.” She donates a portion of her profits from cupcake sales to help match young adults with recovery coaches and direct them to rehabilitation facilities. Live music at the park was supplied by the David Chapman Band, students from the New Paltz Middle School Band, the Resisterhood Choir and the Master’s Touch Choir, ending up with a karaoke session. This year, things were very different, with a crowd gathered face-to-face in a festive mood at Hasbrouck Park, after the line of march followed the traditional parade route from the New Paltz Middle School down Main Street and up Plattekill Avenue. Saturday, December 10 provided brisk-but-clear weather for the third annual iteration of Holiday Hoopla, a free winter carnival sponsored by the Town of New Paltz and the Ulster Prevention Council. Its name arose out of the featured entertainment: Hula Hoopers for Humanity, who pranced and twirled at each of the stops on the parade route.

Description: A new Christmas classic, this movie fuses a modern day retelling of The Christmas Carol mixed with hilarity from Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, and ...

This movie is not for little kids, as it contains mild sexual references. There are bumps along the way as Buddy with an engaging cast of characters who all, in their unique ways, realize that life is changing only for the better with this new Santa-obsessed family edition. Starring Anna Kendrick and Bill Hader as Kris Kringle’s adult children, this straight-to-Disney+ film is heart-warming, funny and perfect for the whole family. The movie opens on the Mousekewitze family’s Hannukah celebration in late-1800s Russia and follows them as they journey to America to start a new and better life. Description: The tale of Ebineezer Scrooge is a heavy one, but one that ends with a great lesson. Description: This animated film is more of a short, but it has all the heart of a full-length feature, and it’s even based on a true story. Hijinks, heart, and laughs, Home Alone is a fun movie for kids of all ages. Description: A new Christmas classic, this movie fuses a modern day retelling of The Christmas Carol mixed with hilarity from Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, and Octavia Spencer. Through hard work and dedication, the team might get their own Chanukah miracle. Wanting him to get better, she befriends an eccentric farm woman who vows to nurse the adorable bunny back to good health. Film: Fa la la la, the Holidays are here and so are the movies.

With holiday shopping in full swing, DTC brands are once again betting on temporary pop-ups to entice visitors.

DTC women’s fashion brand Marcella was another participant at Master of Good, and used the weekend pop-up as a way to promote Marcella’s sustainability and social impact missions to new people. “I think the response to the pop-up thus far truly reflects our customers’ enthusiasm too,” she said. [waited in the rain](https://www.instagram.com/p/CluoGqdLuNQ/) for the pop-up to open on its first day. The idea follows two years of Bearaby-funded research conducted in partnership with Duke University, which found that Black Friday is one of the most stressful days of the year. On Black Friday, Bearaby launched the #WeightOutBlackFriday campaign, which encourages shoppers to “stop before they shop” to get calm and relaxed. As part of the pop-up, which runs through mid-January, visitors can sit in a Bearaby-covered bench to recharge during their shopping trips. Melissa Gonzalez, founder of experiential retail firm The Lionesque Group, said this year customers want to discover new products and interact with people during their holiday shopping. “But we’ve always missed that sensory element of our customers being able to smell and taste our bright and powerful spices before they make a purchase.” “I think in 2021, brands were still cautiously optimistic — and while they turned to experiential design they didn’t fully dive back into in-store event planning,” Gonzalez said. The pop-up is being hosted inside a Counter Culture Coffee location, in New York’s Soho neighborhood, and will run from Dec. Now, Diaspora is ready to get back to in-person events with a pop-up inspired by Indian spice markets. Younger brands that experienced record e-commerce growth during the pandemic are now laser-focused on reaching more new customers in person, especially during the all-important holiday season.

CHARLOTTE, NC — 'Tis the season for all things holiday and festive including Christmas lights and colder temperatures. This also means it is time for ...

CHARLOTTE, NC — ‘Tis the season for all things holiday and festive including Christmas lights and colder temperatures. gives tips on holiday electrical safety and how you can protect your home. Rising Spotlight: Holiday Electrical Safety with Mister Sparky

Hart Van Denburg/CPR News An Amazon employee directs dozens of delivery trucks inside the company's cavernous Himalaya Road facility in Aurora, Dec.6, 2022.

Colorado state economist Ryan Gedney said seasonal hiring trends will become clearer when the state releases an update on hiring in November. So even if the businesses will slow down, we still need to catch up with the hiring needs in those occupations,” she said. There's a big truck driver shortage in the U.S. Still, there were open roles left to fill as of late November in large metropolitan areas like Denver where there’s a lot of competition for workers, he said. Businesses across Colorado are getting ready for the holidays by adding staff to get through what is the busiest month of the year for many of them. So really six weeks, eight weeks ago is when we started getting folks onboarded to make sure we could have 'em trained and ready to go for the holiday season,” Olson said. “We still need a lot of truck drivers. The conflicting signals make it difficult to read the tea leaves for Colorado. [weird moment for the economy](https://www.cpr.org/2022/12/05/colorado-economic-forecast-inflation-rising-interest-rates/). Department stores including Macys and Nordstroms also lowered their seasonal hiring targets compared to last year. It’s the end of the shift at Amazon’s delivery facility just east of Denver in Aurora. She oversees the roughly 2,000 people that make it run.