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Dec 20, 2022

‘Every Kid Deserves To Unwrap A Gift’: Recently Bused Migrants Celebrate Their First Christmas In D.C.

Mutual aid volunteers welcomed about 300 children and family members, all recently arrived migrants, with a Christmas party and dinner this weekend.

Dec 24, 2020

9 Virtual and IRL Things To Do In D.C. This Weekend

This holiday weekend, celebrate Kwanzaa, listen to a twin bill of Christmas radio plays, and shop vintage.

Dec 21, 2020

11 Virtual And IRL Things To Do This Week In D.C.

This week, take a winter solstice evening walk, meet the ‘mean one,’ and celebrate Festivus.

Dec 15, 2020

A Congress Heights Non-Profit Will Help The Neighborhood Ring in Christmas With Socially Distanced Celebrations

The Congress Heights Community Training and Development Corporation is organizing a go-go float carrying Santa, a tree decorating contest, and more.

Dec 10, 2020

Local Synagogues And Churches Search For New Holiday Rituals In A Worsening Pandemic

From outdoor services to online cooking lessons, D.C.’s religious communities are trying to connect to the traditions and meaning of the holiday season while adhering to public health guidelines.

Dec 08, 2020

Here’s Where To Get Christmas And Hanukkah Meals To-Go Or Dine-In

Have a holly, jolly time not cooking an elaborate holiday meal, whether you’re dining in, grabbing takeout or ordering delivery.

Nov 11, 2020

National Christmas Tree Lighting Goes Virtual, ZooLights Goes Mobile This Year

Popular local holiday events are making big changes this year due to the pandemic.

Nov 10, 2020

With Help From Dr. Fauci, The National Cathedral’s Christmas Show Will Go On

For the first time, the National Cathedral’s chorus has launched a virtual season, which includes its popular Christmas show.

Dec 24, 2019

This Kosher Chinese Restaurant Is Preparing ‘Holy Chow’ For Jewish Christmas

Every year at Christmas, Jews in the Washington region and around the country participate in a time-honored holiday tradition: eating Chinese food.

Dec 18, 2019

Trump Gives Feds A Day Off On Christmas Eve

Thanks to a new executive order, federal employees will receive pay for the day off.

 
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