holidays

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.

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.