Holidays in Las Vegas

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In Las Vegas, Santa appearances set for a comeback this holiday season

Fri, Nov 26, 2021

By Bryan Horwath

Last year, Chris Groeschke was sidelined from his holiday gig of portraying Santa Claus at live events because of the coronavirus pandemic. This year ...

Before you toss that Christmas tree, consider recycling

Thu, Dec 31, 2020

By Sara MacNeil

Justin Powers had a banner year selling Christmas trees, but he always reminds people about how to properly dispose of them after the holidays. "I tell everybody when I sell ...

Despite pandemic, Las Vegas faith leaders share messages of hope at Christmas

Thu, Dec 24, 2020

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez

Through the darkest hours of the coronavirus pandemic, the Rev. George Leo Thomas has seen his congregants suffer through illness, financial crisis, hunger and sadness. And while the pain is ...

Group helping families of Nevada prisoners this holiday season

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

By John Sadler

Stephen Johnson won’t be seeing his children this Christmas, not face-to-face anyway. He’s got another year to serve in a state halfway house. His sister Jessica Johnson is taking care ...

Here comes Santa Claus — with face masks and plexiglass

Sun, Nov 29, 2020

By Joseph Pisani, Associated Press

Santa Claus is coming to the mall — just don’t try to sit on his lap. Despite the pandemic — and the fact that Santa's age and weight put him ...

10 tips to make the most of Black Friday at the mall

Wed, Nov 22, 2017

By Paul Szydelko

The allure of Black Friday sales proves too much for most holiday shoppers, and malls around the Las Vegas Valley will undoubtedly be overwhelmed from early morning to late in ...

Pope celebrates Christmas Eve Mass after year of peace pleas

Sat, Dec 24, 2016

By The Associated Press

As the Sistine Chapel choir sang "Gloria" and the basilica's bells rang out across Rome, Francis processed to the altar behind cardinals draped in golden vestments for the service celebrating ...

Boulder City tradition gets ready for national spotlight

Mon, Dec 19, 2016

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez

Snowmen wield guitars, Dumbo rides a train and Sleeping Beauty dwarfs go round and round on Ferris wheel seats as more than 100,000 Christmas lights illuminate Boulder City's Fifth Street. ...

Your holiday handbook, from feasts and light shows to finding Santa

Sun, Dec 11, 2016

By Erin Ryan, Camalot Todd

Home for the holidays. For some Las Vegans, that means flying this fabulous coop to wherever loved ones are gathered. But tourists come for the mild desert winter and notoriously ...

Be merry and bright with holiday festivities for all ages

Fri, Dec 18, 2015

By Susan Stapleton

From A Very Terry Christmas to Christmas, Motown and More!, celebrate the season with festive fun in Las Vegas.

Real or fake, pick the perfect tree for you

Mon, Dec 14, 2015

By M.J. Stevens, Special to The Sunday

Whether you prefer a live tree or an artificial one, there are ways to ensure you get the right one for your home. Among the factors to consider are size, ...

Holiday hacks: Tips, tricks and suggestions for how to get a jump on the busiest time of the year

Mon, Nov 23, 2015

By Emily Kulkus, Special to The Sunday

It’s almost December. Are you ready? If you’re like most people, the answer is no. Still, there’s plenty of time to get ahead on all of your holiday preparations. We ...

How a display blossoms

Mon, Dec 29, 2014

By Ric Anderson

In a town where fall colors and spring blossoms are scarce, the Bellagio Conservatory is a man-made reminder that seasons do change.

A little disco and a lot of fun for airmen, families at Nellis Christmas party

Thu, Dec 25, 2014

By Pashtana Usufzy

Children giggled as they tossed beanbags at a red, white and blue target, and airmen in and out of uniform strutted their stuff on the dance floor. The USO delivered ...

Nevada goats help eat, recycle Christmas trees

Thu, Dec 25, 2014

Marcella Corona, Reno Gazette-Journal

A longtime volunteer firefighter has come up with a new use for his family-owned goat herding business – eating old Christmas trees.

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