Tag: thanksgiving
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A labor of love: Volunteers give back, and receive, the gift of thanks
One needn’t spend Thanksgiving Day volunteering at a soup kitchen to understand how the mathematics of altruism yields a sum far greater than its parts. But if you ever have, you certainly do. “It’s just a little tiny thing you can contribute to this big issue we have — and there is so much need…
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LETTERS: Opportunity for gratitude; build starter homes
Opportunity for gratitude Wishing everyone a wonderful, joyful Thanksgiving. It’s estimated that Fewer than 10% of Thanksgiving celebrants will engage in prayer before the dinner. Perhaps more of us should ponder -what are we thankful for and to who we are thankful to. Who is the most important of the two. Our forefathers instinctively always…
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EDITORIAL: Coloradans have much to be thankful for
Thanksgiving means getting together and breaking bread with loved ones. It is about family of all backgrounds, beliefs and political persuasions. Nothing in society is more important than family, no matter how anyone defines the concept. Family can mean blood relatives, or the people we choose to treat as such. Family, an institution of love,…
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Holiday parking deals begin in Colorado Springs, Manitou
Visitors in downtown Colorado Springs, Old Colorado City and Manitou Springs can save on parking throughout the holiday season. The annual parking promotions encourage people to shop local and support area businesses, officials in Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs said in separate news releases. Parking will be free at city-owned garages, parking lots and metered…
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Thanksgiving and Black Friday store hours, plus closures around the Colorado Springs area: List
Here’s a look at what’s open and what’s not over the Thanksgiving holiday around the Colorado Springs area (scroll down to see the list of some stores open Thanksgiving along with local Black Friday store hours): CLOSINGS Banks and credit unions: Closed Thursday. Buses (Metro Transit): No bus service Thursday. Government offices: City and county:…
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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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Turkey fryer fires are for the birds: CSFD’s tips for staying safe this Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, many holiday cooks will try their hand at deep-frying a turkey, whether it’s to show off their newest cooking toy, impress family and friends with their culinary prowess, or simply opt for a change of pace from the traditional, oven-baked bird. And it’s almost inevitable that at least one of those cooking adventures…
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Record number of Americans expected to travel away from home for Thanksgiving
Nearly 82 million travelers are forecasted to hit the road and the skies this Thanksgiving — a record-breaking number, one North American travel organization predicted. Travel organization AAA estimates 81.8 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home during the holiday travel period from Tuesday through Dec. 1. This includes 1.6 million more…
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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…