Today, your highly personal, hyperspecific best-ofs of 2024.
Tag: Holidays and Special Occasions
Sweet Season
The holidays are upon us. It’s time to start baking.
Giving Love
The act of giving a gift is a vehicle for showing people how you feel. Here are tips to find the perfect present.
A ‘Super Bowl’ Holiday
In the state of Victoria, you need more than one day to take in all that the A.F.L. Grand Final has to offer.
How Rituals of Faith Became Another Casualty of War
Though the devout pursue their faith despite all obstacles, most sense of celebration was stripped of the region’s three religions since the Oct. 7 attacks and Gaza war.
Bus of Pilgrims From Pakistan Crashes in Iran, Killing at Least 28
Iranian state media reported that the passengers were traveling to the Iraqi city of Karbala for Arbaeen, a Shiite Muslim holiday.
Kate, Princess of Wales, Plans to Attend Wimbledon Final
The princess has stepped back from the public eye since her cancer diagnosis earlier this year.
Israelis Prepare to Mark Passover With Hostages Still in Gaza
Many Jews say they will adapt their Passover rituals around the Seder table this year to fit the somber mood of a country at war.
Dancing and Jumping Over Fire, Iranians Use Holiday to Defy Rules
Large crowds packed the streets to celebrate the tradition of Chaharshanbeh Suri. Iran has banned dancing in public, which has also been a way to protest.
The Debate Over January
The seemingly trivial debate over the merits of winter offers an outlet for seasonal frustration.