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How A Burning Yule Log Became A Holiday Tradition

Christmas is all about beloved traditions. For some, this means attending midnight mass on Christmas Eve. For others, it is baking cookies and decorating the house. And then there are those whose holiday would feel incomplete without an episode of The Yule Log — a show featuring a warm, crackling fire....

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How A Burning Yule Log Became A Holiday Tradition

Giant Pumpkin Boats Make A Splash In Oregon

On October 19, 2025, thousands of people gathered at the Tulatin Lake of the Commons in Oregon to witness the 21st annual West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta. This beloved fall tradition requires participants to paddle across the man-made lake in boats made from giant pumpkins....

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Giant Pumpkin Boats Make A Splash In Oregon

2,346-Pound Pumpkin Takes Top Prize At California Competition

Every October, farmers across the US harvest millions of pumpkins. Some transform into delicious soups or pies, while others become spooky jack-o'-lanterns. A select few, however, are grown just for weigh-off competitions. There are numerous such contests held around the country. But the biggest gourds usually end up at the "Super Bowl" of pumpkin weigh-offs in Half Moon Bay, CA....

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2,346-Pound Pumpkin Takes Top Prize At California Competition