/tags/holidays Holidays en-US ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Tue, 31 Dec 2024 18:16:17 GMT /local-news/2024-12-27/new-years-eve-vermont-events-music-fireworks-across-state From music and dancing to fireworks and even a burning effigy, here’s some of what’s on deck for New Year’s Eve across Vermont. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 18:16:17 GMT /local-news/2024-12-27/new-years-eve-vermont-events-music-fireworks-across-state Zoe McDonald, Liam Elder-Connors /local-news/2024-12-23/horse-drawn-sleigh-rides-northeast-kingdom-offer-timeless-winter-tradition Jeff Simpson, owner of The Kingdom's Horse Drawn Wagon and Sleigh Rides, takes us on a winter journey in the NEK, highlighting this longtime holiday tradition. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2024-12-23/horse-drawn-sleigh-rides-northeast-kingdom-offer-timeless-winter-tradition Jenn Jarecki, Nathaniel Wilson /local-news/2024-12-12/soul-santa-representation-holiday-cheer-across-vermont Families can head to Burlington, Rutland and White River Junction for reindeer games, hot chocolate, sweet treats, music and pictures with Black Santa. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 22:50:10 GMT /local-news/2024-12-12/soul-santa-representation-holiday-cheer-across-vermont Elodie Reed /local-news/2024-04-17/vt-college-students-celebrate-spiritual-growth-and-reflection-during-eid-al-fitr Eid al-Fitr is an Islamic holiday commemorating the end of the month of Ramadan. It's a time to celebrate spiritual renewal and everything learned during dawn to dusk fasting. The University of Vermont Muslim Student Association threw its own celebration Friday, and several students shared what the holiday means to them. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:02:44 GMT /local-news/2024-04-17/vt-college-students-celebrate-spiritual-growth-and-reflection-during-eid-al-fitr Adiah Gholston, Nathaniel Wilson /local-news/2024-03-25/holi-celebration-in-winooski-marks-a-colorful-if-snowy-start-to-spring On Sunday, the Winooski School District gym turned into something like a rainbow explosion. That’s where the Bhutanese Nepali Community of Vermont hosted Holi this year, moving it inside after the weekend's snow storm. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 21:45:29 GMT /local-news/2024-03-25/holi-celebration-in-winooski-marks-a-colorful-if-snowy-start-to-spring Adiah Gholston, Elodie Reed /local-news/2023-12-28/looking-for-new-years-plans-heres-whats-happening-around-vermont Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities, fireworks, music or dancing, venues around the state are delivering for New Year’s. Thu, 28 Dec 2023 18:09:12 GMT /local-news/2023-12-28/looking-for-new-years-plans-heres-whats-happening-around-vermont Zoe McDonald /show/all-things-gardening/2023-12-24/next-spring-plant-a-holiday-berry-patch-with-white-red-and-purple-berries A small patch of colorful, ornamental berry bushes could elevate your holiday decorating game next year. Sun, 24 Dec 2023 13:00:00 GMT /show/all-things-gardening/2023-12-24/next-spring-plant-a-holiday-berry-patch-with-white-red-and-purple-berries Mary Williams Engisch, Charlie Nardozzi /local-news/2023-12-22/shaken-stirred-and-alcohol-free-two-booze-less-cocktail-recipes-to-celebrate-the-season Sober-curious, abstaining or just don't like the taste of alcohol? Many drinks can still feel celebratory even without the booze. Fri, 22 Dec 2023 14:05:04 GMT /local-news/2023-12-22/shaken-stirred-and-alcohol-free-two-booze-less-cocktail-recipes-to-celebrate-the-season Mary Williams Engisch, Adiah Gholston /show/all-things-gardening/2023-12-17/collect-branches-and-boughs-to-create-custom-holiday-decor If you have large outdoor planters or containers, try filling them with cut branches, berry twigs and needled evergreen boughs for rustic, natural holiday decorations this season. Sun, 17 Dec 2023 13:00:00 GMT /show/all-things-gardening/2023-12-17/collect-branches-and-boughs-to-create-custom-holiday-decor Mary Williams Engisch, Charlie Nardozzi /local-news/2023-12-15/they-dont-see-it-they-smell-it-woodstock-inn-and-resort-displays-a-giant-gingerbread-house Multiple pounds of butter, sugar, honey, flour and eggs make up the Woodstock Inn and Resort's giant gingerbread house. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 22:14:26 GMT /local-news/2023-12-15/they-dont-see-it-they-smell-it-woodstock-inn-and-resort-displays-a-giant-gingerbread-house Mary Williams Engisch, Adiah Gholston