The only way I’ll know Jan. 1 has arrived is if I wake up when someone shoots off loud fireworks or a gun in the neighborhood ...

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New Year's Eve is all about partying and spending quality time with your loved ones. But when the clock strikes 12, some will ...

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One of the most delightful new year’s rituals for backyard food growers is choosing which varieties of vegetables to grow.

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Here are five New Year’s traditions you can do with the whole family. Want to start off 2026 with some extra luck? Have your ...

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