Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
holiday season
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Why do we make New Year’s resolutions? A brief history of a long tradition
One of the earliest mentions of New Year’s resolutions appeared in a Boston newspaper in 1813. But the practice itself can be traced back to the Babylonians.
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It’s Christmastime —– and if you live in the Alps, watch out! Krampus is coming
In Salzburg, Austria, Christmas involves both St. Nick and Krampus, a mythological punisher with roots stretching back to late antiquity and many fans in the present-day Central Alps.
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Your artificial Christmas tree will cost more this year, thanks in part to tariffs
If you’re planning on buying an artificial Christmas tree this year, you may want to make your purchase sooner rather than later.
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What are your unique holiday traditions? NPR wants to know
The holiday season is full of traditions and we all celebrate them a bit differently. NPR wants to your most unique holiday traditions. What makes celebrating this time of year feel special for you?
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What a government shutdown could mean for your holiday travel plans
Millions of Americans are planning to travel in the coming days. Here’s what a potential government shutdown could mean for flying, driving and more — and what you can do to prepare.
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The holidays are peak time for volunteers, but how about the rest of the year?
Thanksgiving Day kicks off a wave of volunteers stirred by the holiday spirit, but those in charge of local charities say they’d rather have that help at other times of the year.
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‘Tis the season for porch pirates. Here are some tips to help protect your items
Retailers are warning Americans to be vigilant about their packages and not let porch pirates steal the holiday spirit,
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Get your kids in the kitchen with hands-on recipes
Kids in the kitchen: chaos or bliss? NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe and her children join Mark Bittman to try out some kid-friendly recipes from his new book “How To Cook Everything Kids.”
