Tag: holidays
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COLUMN: Giving thanks every day is a wise practice
From football to parade floats to delicious feasts and the kickoff of the Yuletide season, Thanksgiving means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. Yet, at its core, the annual holiday is a triumph of persistence and a model for how we should live not just on the fourth Thursday of…
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Where to get a pre-made Thanksgiving meal in Colorado Springs
Thanksgiving is fast approaching and that means it’s time to hit the grocery store to shop for the turkey and trimmings… or does it? We know that preparing a Thanksgiving meal can be more stressful than satisfying sometimes, so this list is for anyone looking for a hassle-free holiday this year. If you want to…
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Here’s which restaurants are open on Thanksgiving in Colorado Springs
Turkey day is just over a week away, and if you’re looking to skip the stress of cooking a big dinner, these restaurants have you covered. Save yourself from all the tiring prep work this holiday season and enjoy a delicious, hassle-free Thanksgiving meal. Here’s a look at more than a dozen restaurants that are…
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Holiday season comes early to downtown Colorado Springs
The holiday season arrived early for those in downtown Colorado Springs on Saturday, with several events kicking off the festivities despite unseasonably warm temperatures soaring into the 70s. To kick off the morning, several people dressed up in character costumes such as Santa, Buddy the Elf and more greeted the storefronts and stopped for some photos with excited children also donning festive gear. Carrie…
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Holiday shopping begins in Colorado Springs amid ‘timid’ consumer sentiment
Americans are starting their winter holiday shopping earlier this year and expecting to spend about the same dollar amount as last season. But as concerns about inflation and overall affordability drive “timid” consumer sentiment, this year’s shoppers also are prioritizing essential spending and looking to take advantage of more deals. These are among the trends…
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Pikes Pick: Help community members in need, donate to Care and Share
Though the holidays are over, food banks are still in need of donations. If you’re able to, help community members in need by volunteering or donating some food to Care and Share. Most in need: canned fruits and veggies, peanut butter, soup and cereal. More information is available at careandshare.org/give/give-food. — Kelly Hayes, The Gazette
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Annual ‘Torchlight Parade’ at Winter Park Resort dazzles on Christmas Eve
Skiers and fireworks lit up Winter Park Resort on Christmas Eve in the ski resort’s annual Torchlight Parade tradition which is free. Video: Winter Park Resort
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Christmas sermons in Colorado Springs focus on hope following a year of unrest
A recurring theme among Christmas Eve and Christmas Day church services this year was hope following a year of turmoil. On Christmas morning, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in downtown Colorado Springs, the Rev. Kyle Ingels spoke about the importance of having hope through dark times. “With all the things going on in the world, today…
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Pikes Pick: Enjoy Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s lights for the holidays
Celebrate the holiday season with the beautiful display of Christmas lights at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. The zoo’s annual Electric Safari is a staple in Colorado Springs, filled with more than 85 lit sculptures, activities, hot cocoa and, of course, Santa. The event will run through Jan. 1, closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. More…
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Pikes Pick: ‘Our Little Secret’ is fun holiday rom-com
Christmas time is here, and along with it, cheesy holiday rom-coms. Check out Netflix’s “Our Little Secret” directed by Stephen Herek and starring Lindsay Lohan. The movie follows a tangled web of relationships that characters face while home for the holidays. — Kelly Hayes, The Gazette