holiday traditions

This year marks the 125th anniversary of the nationwide Christmas Bird Count. The data volunteers gather in Utah helps scientists understand how climate change and other factors threaten bird habitats.

Wreath ceremonies to honor fallen veterans are scheduled for Dec. 14 with several occurring in Utah, including in Salt Lake City, Ogden and St. George.

After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it was tranquil the Tuesday after at the Nativity in the Glen — even though people still had to beat the crowds.

For more than 20 years, Aaron Reimschiissel has been carving pumpkins. Not the typical jack-o’-lantern, but intricate, 3D sculptural creations.

The annual event, put on by Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music, provides space for students to connect to their culture, whether singing solo or playing with a new mariachi class.

Ninety-five-year-old Janet Tippetts got a sourdough starter almost 60 years ago. Her friend said it has been handed down since the Alaska Gold Rush in the late 1800s.

The Pohlsanders ditch the traditional American Christmas dinner in favor of a German feast.

Incluso lejos de familiares y amigos, una familia venezolana de cuatro personas continúa con las tradiciones en su primera Navidad en Utah.

Even far from family and friends, a Venezuelan family of four carries on traditions for their first Christmas in Utah.

Nearly one in five Americans has some type of dietary restriction. That means family recipes steeped in tradition might need adjusting to keep the spirit alive.

KUER listener Rebecca Woolston gave us the recipe for her family’s annual appetizer so you can experience the warm and gooey nostalgia yourself.

The sweet, tart and mysterious desert has been attracting hungry travelers at the gateway to Zion National Park for nearly 60 years.