holidays

Pay attention to restricted dates and locations, keep a hose at the ready and leave alcohol out of the mix, says the state fire marshal.

El festival del Cinco de Mayo en Ogden ofreció música en vivo, vendedores y una exhibición de autos durante un soleado sábado en el centro. Pero asistentes y organizadores dicen que algunos miembros de la comunidad se quedaron en casa por temor a una redada migratoria.

Ogden's Cinco de Mayo festival brought live music, vendors and a car show to a sunny Saturday downtown. But attendees and organizers say some community members stayed home due to fears about an immigration crackdown.

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.

“November and December, it's oftentimes hard to find spots to volunteer in our kitchens and in donation rooms,” said Dan Benshoff of Volunteers of America Utah.

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.

Magna has one of Utah’s longest-running Independence Day celebrations. It dates back more than 100 years.

E-commerce has made holiday shopping easier than ever, but returning unwanted items can be a little more complicated.

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.