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The History of Holidays: From Roman Postcards to Mass Tourism
Organized holidays for the general public started in 1841 with Thomas Cook's excursion, but the wealthy have traveled for leisure for millennia; the Bank Holiday Act of 1871 further increased access.
The History of Holidays: From Roman Postcards to Mass Tourism
Organized holidays for the general public started in 1841 with Thomas Cook's excursion, but the wealthy have traveled for leisure for millennia; the Bank Holiday Act of 1871 further increased access.
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Smooth Easter Travel Start in North Rhine-Westphalia Despite High Numbers
Over 200,000 travelers departed from Düsseldorf Airport alone during the first Easter weekend, with a total of 1.5 million passengers expected across Düsseldorf and Cologne/Bonn airports, exceeding last year's numbers. Road traffic was busy but manageable, with most delays under 15 minutes, except f...
Smooth Easter Travel Start in North Rhine-Westphalia Despite High Numbers
Over 200,000 travelers departed from Düsseldorf Airport alone during the first Easter weekend, with a total of 1.5 million passengers expected across Düsseldorf and Cologne/Bonn airports, exceeding last year's numbers. Road traffic was busy but manageable, with most delays under 15 minutes, except f...
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Greek Sailors' Christmas: A Time of Sacrifice and Isolation
This Christmas, let's appreciate Greece's sailors, who work tirelessly at sea, ensuring essential supplies, even during harsh weather, while facing isolation from loved ones during holidays.
Greek Sailors' Christmas: A Time of Sacrifice and Isolation
This Christmas, let's appreciate Greece's sailors, who work tirelessly at sea, ensuring essential supplies, even during harsh weather, while facing isolation from loved ones during holidays.
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40% Bias Score
Anthropology of Gift-Giving: From Ancient Practices to Modern Consumerism
Anthropologist Chip Colwell explores the anthropological reasons behind gift-giving, highlighting Marcel Mauss's theory of gift-giving involving giving, receiving, and reciprocating, contrasting ancient extravagant gift-giving practices with modern consumerism's excessive gift-giving and waste.
Anthropology of Gift-Giving: From Ancient Practices to Modern Consumerism
Anthropologist Chip Colwell explores the anthropological reasons behind gift-giving, highlighting Marcel Mauss's theory of gift-giving involving giving, receiving, and reciprocating, contrasting ancient extravagant gift-giving practices with modern consumerism's excessive gift-giving and waste.
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28% Bias Score
Quick Festive Recipes for a Modern Christmas
A food blog post offers two quick Christmas recipes: a 25-minute salmon and sprout dish and a chocolate ginger sundae, highlighting modern, convenient holiday cooking.
Quick Festive Recipes for a Modern Christmas
A food blog post offers two quick Christmas recipes: a 25-minute salmon and sprout dish and a chocolate ginger sundae, highlighting modern, convenient holiday cooking.
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28% Bias Score
Churches Offer 'Blue Christmas' Services Amid Rising Holiday Grief
Amid rising holiday stress and grief, numerous churches across the US are implementing 'Blue Christmas' services offering emotional support and community for those struggling with sadness, loss, or political anxieties, reflecting a growing integration of mental health within religious communities.
Churches Offer 'Blue Christmas' Services Amid Rising Holiday Grief
Amid rising holiday stress and grief, numerous churches across the US are implementing 'Blue Christmas' services offering emotional support and community for those struggling with sadness, loss, or political anxieties, reflecting a growing integration of mental health within religious communities.
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20% Bias Score
Record Passenger Numbers at NRW Airports During Summer Holiday Peak
NRW's Cologne Bonn and Düsseldorf airports expect record passenger numbers this weekend (July 28-30), reaching 118,000 and over 229,000 respectively, due to the peak summer holiday travel period and the 'Bettenwechsel' effect, resulting in smooth operations despite the high volume.
Record Passenger Numbers at NRW Airports During Summer Holiday Peak
NRW's Cologne Bonn and Düsseldorf airports expect record passenger numbers this weekend (July 28-30), reaching 118,000 and over 229,000 respectively, due to the peak summer holiday travel period and the 'Bettenwechsel' effect, resulting in smooth operations despite the high volume.
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24% Bias Score
Diverse Lunar New Year Traditions Shared by NPR Listeners
NPR listeners describe diverse Lunar New Year traditions: decorating with red, wearing cheongsams, tossing lo hei salad, observing xong dat (first person entering the home), cleaning the house, and eating sweet treats; these practices reflect cultural beliefs and hopes for a prosperous new year.
Diverse Lunar New Year Traditions Shared by NPR Listeners
NPR listeners describe diverse Lunar New Year traditions: decorating with red, wearing cheongsams, tossing lo hei salad, observing xong dat (first person entering the home), cleaning the house, and eating sweet treats; these practices reflect cultural beliefs and hopes for a prosperous new year.
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Global Study Links Higher Suicide Risk to Mondays and New Year's Day
A global study of over 1.7 million suicides (1971-2019) found higher suicide risks on Mondays and New Year's Day in most countries, particularly for men, possibly due to the 'broken-promise effect'; regional variations existed, highlighting the need for localized suicide prevention strategies.
Global Study Links Higher Suicide Risk to Mondays and New Year's Day
A global study of over 1.7 million suicides (1971-2019) found higher suicide risks on Mondays and New Year's Day in most countries, particularly for men, possibly due to the 'broken-promise effect'; regional variations existed, highlighting the need for localized suicide prevention strategies.
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28% Bias Score
German Helplines See Surge in Calls During Christmas Holidays
German helplines, including Silbertelefon and Muslimische Seelsorgetelefon, report a significant increase in calls during the Christmas holidays, with common issues being loneliness, health concerns, and family conflicts.
German Helplines See Surge in Calls During Christmas Holidays
German helplines, including Silbertelefon and Muslimische Seelsorgetelefon, report a significant increase in calls during the Christmas holidays, with common issues being loneliness, health concerns, and family conflicts.
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24% Bias Score
US Government Shutdown Threatens to Leave Hundreds of Thousands of Federal Workers Unpaid
A potential US government shutdown looming before the holidays could leave hundreds of thousands of federal workers unpaid, impacting their families and potentially affecting crucial services, stemming from the rejection of a bipartisan funding bill influenced by President-elect Trump and Elon Musk.
US Government Shutdown Threatens to Leave Hundreds of Thousands of Federal Workers Unpaid
A potential US government shutdown looming before the holidays could leave hundreds of thousands of federal workers unpaid, impacting their families and potentially affecting crucial services, stemming from the rejection of a bipartisan funding bill influenced by President-elect Trump and Elon Musk.
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48% Bias Score
Holiday Alone Time: Survey Reveals Mental Well-being Link
A new survey reveals that 46% of Americans get less alone time during the holidays, while 56% believe it's crucial for their mental well-being; experts offer tips for navigating this need during family gatherings.
Holiday Alone Time: Survey Reveals Mental Well-being Link
A new survey reveals that 46% of Americans get less alone time during the holidays, while 56% believe it's crucial for their mental well-being; experts offer tips for navigating this need during family gatherings.
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40% Bias Score
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