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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

WestJet Brings Holiday Cheer To Ronald McDonald House Families

Canada's WestJet Airlines is famous for its annual "Christmas Miracle." Now in its 13th year, the heartwarming tradition spreads holiday cheer to people across the country. In the past, the airline has surprised passengers with gifts. It has also reunited loved ones for the holidays. In 2025, WestJet focused on supporting families staying at Ronald McDonald House (RMHC) while their children received medical treatment....

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WestJet Brings Holiday Cheer To Ronald McDonald House Families

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

Water Lily Weigh-Off Winner Holds Astonishing 183 Pounds

With their broad green leaves floating lightly on the water, Victoria water lilies may look fragile. But these plants can hold hundreds of pounds. To highlight this strength, the team at Denver Botanic Gardens began sharing videos on social media. They showed just how much weight their lilies could hold....

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Water Lily Weigh-Off Winner Holds Astonishing 183 Pounds

Fat Bear Week Is Here!

Fat Bear Week is back! From September 23 through September 30, 2025, Alaska's Katmai National Park will invite fans worldwide to vote for the park's fattest brown bear. Now in its 11th year, the fun contest shines a spotlight on these remarkable animals and the Alaskan wilderness they call home....

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Fat Bear Week Is Here!