holidays

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Barrio Power, a grassroots collective, found immigrant families were stressed about the holidays.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

As I got older and returned home from college for the holidays, I would join Gigi and my cousins Caroline and Elizabeth at Olive Garden for a meeting of the minds.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

The building, which officially opened last year, is routinely lighted up for major events and holidays and is expected to be for SpaceX’s debut.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

"It is seasonal in nature because of major religious holidays, among other things, which become one of the triggers for changes in public demand."

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Since the Lilienthals were supportive of Bobby, he reciprocated with gifts: a television satellite dish, a vacuum cleaner, leather goods that he’d buy on trips to Vienna, and special gifts for birthdays and other holidays.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady