Tag: Holidays
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Protect Those Around You: Skip Visits If You’re Sick This Holiday Season (NWT)
Keep the Holidays Safe: Why skipping visits when you’re sick matters As communities across the Northwest Territories enter the holiday season, families look forward to gatherings and meaningful moments. But when illness is in the mix, these plans can quickly put vulnerable people at risk. Hospitals, long‑term care facilities, and home health settings routinely emphasize…
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Travelling? Health and safety hacks for the holidays
Smart planning:_health and safety before you go Holidays are busy, exciting, and often unpredictable. A little preparation goes a long way toward keeping trips smooth and safe. Start with a quick health checklist: ensure your routine vaccines are up to date, check travel health advisories, and pack any prescribed medications in their original containers. If…
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Christmas Without Food and Presents: Families Struggle This Holiday
Why this Christmas could be different As gift lists grow longer and staple costs rise, social services are sounding the alarm: a growing number of families may celebrate a Christmas without food or presents. The holiday season, which many assume is a time of abundance, is increasingly a period of heightened stress for households already…
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Why Video Game Gifts Are Among 2025’s Hottest (and Priciest) Holiday Picks—and What Parents Plan to Spend
What’s Driving 2025’s Most Expensive Video Game Gifts As families gear up for the holidays, video game gifts are proving to be the most talked-about and, for many, the most expensive items on wish lists. A recent survey from the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) of more than 1,900 respondents reveals a clear trend: parents are…
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What Parents Are Willing to Pay for 2025’s Hottest, Most Pricy Gift: Video Games Lead the Way
Introduction: A Golden Era for High-Price Gifts This holiday season, families are navigating a market where the most coveted gifts aren’t just toys or gadgets — they’re experiences and long-term investments. A new survey reveals that parents expect to spend an average of $737 on gifts for their children, signaling a shift toward higher-priced items…
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How a Government Shutdown Could Impact Thanksgiving Travel
What a shutdown could mean for Thanksgiving travel As Thanksgiving approaches, travelers are already balancing winter weather and busy airports with packed schedules. Now, the possibility of a prolonged government shutdown adds a layer of uncertainty. If federal agencies remain funded only briefly or not at all, some services that millions rely on could be…
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Ukraine Celebrates New Electronic Warfare Day
Introduction of Electronic Warfare Day in Ukraine In a significant move for Ukraine’s military recognition, President Volodymyr Zelensky has officially signed a decree establishing a new holiday, Electronic Warfare Day. This event will be celebrated annually on September 12, honoring the vital role that electronic warfare forces play in modern military operations. The Importance of…
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Philippine Holidays Declared: President Signs New Laws
Introduction On a recent Saturday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made headlines by signing multiple laws that designate special working and nonworking holidays across the Philippines. These legislative measures are aimed at promoting national identity and providing citizens with time to celebrate significant events. This update covers the details of these announcements. New Special Nonworking Holidays…