holiday traditions

Explore the over-the-top New Year's Eve celebrations around the world, from NYC's iconic ball drop to Auckland's dazzling fireworks.

The tradition of eating pork and sauerkraut on New Year's day is both German and Pennsylvania Dutch and is thought to bring good luck and money.

Are door wreaths just for Christmas or can you have one up all year long? What is the history behind this 'evergreen' tradition? Where can you track down some handmade ones locally?

If you’re from the Hudson Valley; however, I have noticed that there are a few things that I could guess are on your card. We have become a predictable bunch around here, and if you didn’t go the route of getting a generic pack, or using a vacation picture for your Christmas Card, more than likely one of these few things may be included in/on your card. I bring these up from experience- whether I have received these or I have personally done these. As to which I have done, that I will never admit.

How can you help to honor veterans here in the Hudson Valley this holiday season? A few hours, on one Saturday is all that is needed. Here's how you can do it

If you are looking for a more traditional way to celebrate Christmas this year that's filled with carols, community, and lights, then make a trip to Poughkeepsie this December.

I’m pretty sure that we had an unopened one floating around our house for years when I was young.