Holidays https://www.wcmu.org/tags/holidays Holidays en-US Copyright Thu, 25 Dec 2025 12:55:31 GMT Are Michiganders struggling with the 'holiday blues' or something else? https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-25/are-michiganders-struggling-with-the-holiday-blues-or-something-else The holiday blues are different from Seasonal Affective Disorder, which comes with the change of seasons, experts say. Thu, 25 Dec 2025 12:55:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-25/are-michiganders-struggling-with-the-holiday-blues-or-something-else Leigh Ann Towne Lights, camera, bark! Dogs from Michigan prison training programs featured on 2026 calendar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-08/lights-camera-bark-dogs-from-michigan-prison-training-programs-featured-on-2026-calendar The Department of Corrections is rolling out its annual “Dogs of the Michigan Department of Corrections” calendar featuring photos of dogs involved in prison programs. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-08/lights-camera-bark-dogs-from-michigan-prison-training-programs-featured-on-2026-calendar Camila Bello Castro, Capital News Service Your Thanksgiving turkey could be more expensive this year. Tariffs are a big culprit https://www.wcmu.org/2025-11-10/turkey-prices-projected-higher-tariffs Turkey prices tend to rise closer to holidays such as Thanksgiving. But tariffs and bird flu could dramatically drive up the cost of turkeys this year. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-11-10/turkey-prices-projected-higher-tariffs Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval How to dispose your Christmas tree after the holidays https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-03/how-to-dispose-your-christmas-tree-after-the-holidays Bill Lindberg, a Christmas tree educator with Michigan State University Extension, says the best option is to get your tree mulched. Mon, 30 Dec 2024 18:28:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-03/how-to-dispose-your-christmas-tree-after-the-holidays Jozef Korzeniewski U-M poll shows link between grandchildren and their grandparent's mental health https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-23/u-m-poll-shows-link-between-grandchildren-and-their-grandparents-mental-health As the families prepare to visit relatives for the holidays, a poll from the University of Michigan shows that visiting grandparents may have a positive impact on their mental and physical health. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:14:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-23/u-m-poll-shows-link-between-grandchildren-and-their-grandparents-mental-health Blace Carpenter Independence Day travel expected to hit record numbers in Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-03/independence-day-travel-expected-to-hit-record-numbers-in-michigan AAA projects 2.6 million people in Michigan will travel for the holiday weekend, despite inflation concerns and more expensive gas prices when compared to this time last year. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:25:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-03/independence-day-travel-expected-to-hit-record-numbers-in-michigan Ellie Frysztak Cruise brings 'joy in a ripple effect' for Traverse City older adults https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-27/joycruise062624 Every third Wednesday in June is the National Day of Joy. When it comes around every year, Comfort Keepers In-Home Care teams are challenged to bring joy to their clients. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:12:06 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-27/joycruise062624 Lauren Rice Whitmer signs bill designating Negro Leagues Day in Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-20/whitmer-signs-bill-designating-negro-leagues-day-in-michigan A new state law creates a holiday celebrating May 2 as Negro Leagues Day in Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the bill Wednesday. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 21:35:11 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-20/whitmer-signs-bill-designating-negro-leagues-day-in-michigan Rick Pluta | MPRN Bills would add Muslim, Sikh, Asian holidays to state calendar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-04-27/bills-would-add-muslim-sikh-asian-holidays-to-state-calendar The new holidays would include Muslim holy days, Hindu and Sikh celebrations, and the Asian Lunar New Year. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 22:06:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-04-27/bills-would-add-muslim-sikh-asian-holidays-to-state-calendar Rick Pluta | MPRN City of Dearborn to host Ramadan events for the first time https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-21/city-of-dearborn-to-host-ramadan-events-for-the-first-time The City is bringing food trucks and lawn games to an outdoor space in partnership with the West Dearborn Downtown Development Authority. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 21:34:22 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-21/city-of-dearborn-to-host-ramadan-events-for-the-first-time Laura Herberg, Bridge Michigan