Britain’s business leaders have written to Boris Johnson urging him to introduce five-day quarantine tests by the start of next month to open up travel in time for Christmas. Ten leaders of organisations representing travel, tourism, small business, retail and hospitality have told the Prime Minister it is “vital” a […]
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Whatever happens in December, there are still hotels and self-catering options left which, restrictions permitting, will help you end the year on a happier note It’s not going to be the same, that’s for sure, but with a full lockdown imposed upon all of us until at least Dec 2, […]
Once again, the miniature train at Watson Park will be transformed into Wichita’s take on the Polar Express Courtesy photo In the middle of summer, officials with Wichita’s Botanica Gardens decided the city’s premier holiday light display would include a new socially distanced option this year. “We had lots of […]
Permits to cut your own Christmas tree in Santa Fe National Forest go on sale Nov. 16. The $10 permits will be available online through recreation.gov and over the phone by calling forest headquarters at 505-438-5300 or any of the forest’s district offices. Permits purchased by phone will be delivered […]
By NATHAN HOWELL | Special to the Reporter PELHAM — Parents and children will have an opportunity to get into the Christmas season, as Pelham Parks and Recreation hosts their Rockin’ Reindeer Bash on Dec. 12. The event is a family friendly Christmas celebration that will feature a variety of […]
A family cuts a Christmas tree last year.Tahoe Daily Tribune Christmas tree permits for National Forest System lands on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts are available for purchase online through Recreation.gov, as well as in-person at multiple locations. Details about designated cutting areas, dates and types […]
By PAN PYLAS, Associated Press LONDON (AP) — This year, the annual illumination of the Christmas lights on London’s famous Oxford Street was very much a bittersweet moment. The lights, which were turned on this week, are celebrating the people who helped during the coronavirus pandemic. They should have symbolized […]
Headlight staff reports Published 10:47 a.m. MT Nov. 3, 2020 CLOSE Online Christmas Tree permits will be available for purchase in the Gila National Forest beginning Nov. 16. (Photo: Courtesy Photo) SILVER CITY, N.M. – How would you like to be able to purchase your Christmas tree permit from the comfort […]
British retailers, bars and restaurants were furious on Saturday evening at being ordered to close in the run up to the crucial Christmas trading period. The tightening of measures will further dampen Britons’ spending confidence, many companies fear, and could put them off from going into shops even if non-essential retailers reopen before […]
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Bay Area children hoping to sit on Santa’s lap this year are in for some big changes, but it is still possible to get quality time with Saint Nick. A lot of Santa’s helpers who usually staff malls and department stores are older and at high […]
A surge in online purchases during the pandemic means that parcel delivery services are struggling to keep up with shipments. Demand for shipping has reached levels they didn’t expect to deliver until several years from now. Now everyone in the industry — senders, recipients and those who deliver the shipments […]
Lowe’s is unveiling its holiday deals earlier than ever and launching a Christmas tree delivery service. The home improvement retailer has seen much success in 2020 as consumers double down on spending on the home. “We want to make the holiday experience even more accessible this year by offering competitive […]