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Nonprofit Feeding South Florida tells WLRN even middle-class families are asking for help during the holidays in this affordability crisis, while some kids worry about not having school meals during holiday breaks.

Mr. Neon is once again opting out of putting up the "Big Orange" sign for Miami's New Year's Eve celebration due to COVID-19 fears, marking the sign's third consecutive absence.

The buñuelo is one of the most popular Christmas foods not just for Colombians but a number of Latin American cultures. And yet outside the Latino community – even in South Florida – it’s generally unknown.

The holiday travel season this year is expected to rival the busiest seasons before the coronavirus pandemic at Florida’s two most bustling airports.

Inflation, the curse of our pocketbooks and the Federal Reserve, has hit almost every good in the U.S. But the price of a beloved toy has managed to hover around $1 — for more than 50 years.

For Christmas tree shoppers who want a real live tree that's reusable like an artificial one, there may be another option: rentable potted trees that are planted in the ground when they grow too big.

The flu, Covid-19 and RSV are spreading as we approach the holiday season. An infectious disease expert has some tips to stay healthy.

A Ukrainian chorus first performed Shchedryk in the U.S. in 1922. A century later, during another fight for freedom, Ukranian singers performed the folk song at the site of its North American debut.

The age-old debate is back: When is the acceptable time to put up Christmas lights? A survey says Dec. 1 is a popular date, but some people — especially in Georgia — like to start sooner.

Alcohol often flows freely this time of year, which may be difficult for people trying not to drink.

So far, three of 12 unions representing freight rail workers have rejected the contract deal brokered by the Biden administration in September. Those unions are holding out for paid sick leave.

Diwali celebrates lightness over darkness and is celebrated by more than 1 billion Hindu people each year. It also has its own versions in the Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism religions.