5 Days of Five

1. Knoxville's Holidays on Ice skating relocated this year. It moved from Market Square to the Knoxville Civic Coliseumcontinuing through Jan. 3, 2021. 2. When it's open varies. Check out the complete schedule here. 3. Skate…
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1. Dahlonega, Georgia Dahlonega's Old Fashioned Christmas lasts until New Year's and includes caroling, entertainment, wine sampling, and more. For more information, go to info@dahlonegachristmas.com 2. Natchitoches, Louisiana The…
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1. From FoodNetwork.com, Go-To Vanilla Cupcakes. 2. From allrecipes.com, Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Toasted Marshmallow Frosting 3. From sallysbakingaddiction.com, Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes 4. From…
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1. Ludwig van Beethoven was born 250 years ago this week. Born in Bonn, Germany, the actual date of his birth is unknown, but he was baptized on December 17, 1770. 2. His musical talent was apparent at a young age. He began…
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Ready to give your loved ones experiences they'll remember? Here are five ideas that will keep them outdoors. 1. A mountain day at Anakeesta Anakeesta is an outdoor family theme park for all ages set in the beauty of the Smoky…
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1. Lots of our holiday traditions today were born in the 19th century. For instance, “A Visit From St. Nicholas” was published in 1823, and “A Christmas Carol” in 1843. 2. Thomas Nast’s drawings of jolly Santa Claus debuted in…
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1. Prior to the 1880s, Christmas trees were lit by candles. Pretty? Yes. Fire hazard? Absolutely! 2. Thanks to Thomas Edison and his colleague, all that changed. After Edison patented the light bulb in 1880, Edward Johnson…
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1. St. Nicholas Day is Dec. 6. It is the feast day of Nicholas of Myra with particular regard to his reputation as a bringer of gifts. 2. St. Nicholas is known for selling his possessions and giving his money to the poor. Raised…
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1. Knoxville Museum of Art Located at 1050 Worlds Fair Park, the Knoxville Museum of Art's gift shop offer an eclectic range of art-related gift items, many by local artists. 2. Architectural Antics Architectural Antics, located…
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1. Rala Rala, located at 112 W. Jackson Ave in the Old City, Rala is an inventive retail space that provides a venue for modern goods and gifts from artists around the corner and across the world. It features original art, letterpress…
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