Holidays

75 Stories

Before you spark up, know where fireworks are banned in western Washington
Dyer Oxley

KUOW Staff
National Siblings Day is a celebration born of love — and grief

Claudia Evart, a woman who lost both her sister and her brother in separate accidents, created the day to honor the special relationships between siblings. It is on April 10 every year.
Maria Godoy
Food, events, and the wider meaning of this Lunar New Year

There are state and local efforts to make Lunar New Year a public holiday.
Kim Malcolm

Ruby de Luna
Will Lunar New Year become a state-recognized holiday in Washington?

The House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations passed a bill Friday that would establish Lunar New Year as a legislatively
Stephen Howie
Looking for ways to celebrate MLK Day? Here are 7 Seattle area options

Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday is a Federal Holiday in the United States, observed on the third Monday of January. This year, the national holiday falls on King’s actual birthday, January 15th.
Mike Davis
Making space for grief during the holidays

The holidays can be exciting and fun, but they're also full of expectations. And for many, it's a time that can come with heavy emotions, including grief. Dr. Megan Shen from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center talks about ways to get through the holidays and make time for grief.
Patricia Murphy

Jennie Cecil Moore
Reflections on the deeper meaning of Hanukkah this year

Rabbi Daniel Weiner shares thoughts on a festival of light and religious freedom
Kim Malcolm

John O'Brien
Have a hara hachi bu Thanksgiving. Healthy tips for not busting your gut

‘Some really fascinating research shows that even two to five minutes of walking right after a meal will dramatically decrease your blood sugar level, so you have less of a spike.’
Kim Malcolm

John O'Brien
The Cozy Episode

Ahem! Put down The Worst Holiday Meat™ and take a big swig of eggnog--It's Cozygiving!
Lindy West

Meagan Hatcher-Mays
Top 3 Seattle holiday shows for kids, adults, and families in 2023

Whether you’re into theater, ballet, burlesque, or just looking for an enjoyable holiday-themed experience, there is a show in the Seattle area for you.
Mike Davis

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