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Culture Watch
Neiman Marcus drops ‘Christmas’ from iconic catalog name
Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus continues to face backlash over the renaming of its iconic Christmas catalog. The Dallas-based department store…
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Kansas News
Real Christmas trees available at number of local farms
Despite the popularity of artificial Christmas trees, many people still prefer the real thing. The National Christmas Tree Association says…
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News
Tricks, not treats, as China cracks down on Halloween
Is Halloween being banned in China? After authorities disbanded public gatherings of young people dressed in character, Shanghai residents are…
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Culture Watch
Full slate of Christmas movies now showing on Great American Media
One of the first signs of the holiday season is when networks begin airing Christmas movies. Great American Media, which…
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Archaeology and History
Christopher Columbus was Sephardic Jew from Western Europe, forensic expert says
As Americans celebrated Columbus Day this week, a new documentary presented DNA evidence that the famous explorer was a Sephardic…
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National News
How much do you know about Memorial Day?
How much do you know about Memorial Day? As we ponder the selfless sacrifice of the men and women of…
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Archaeology and History
Valentine’s Day: from Christian martyrs to chocolate
Valentine’s Day is one of the most celebrated, yet least understood holidays in the Western World. It’s also quite popular…
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Entertainment
Local historic mansions offer Christmas tours
Kansas Citians looking for some last-minute decorating ideas can find inspiration at one of the area’s many historic homes that…
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Culture Watch
Missourians, Kansans list favorite Christmas songs
“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” is the most popular Christmas song in Missouri, while Kansans prefer “Jingle…
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Missouri News
These city governments can no longer opt out of back-to-school sales tax holiday
July is winding down, and back-to-school time is right around the corner. Families will get a break under a new…
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