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Thanksgiving and Indigenous Peoples’ Day: A Journey Through Gratitude and Reflection Across Borders

Thanksgiving is a holiday filled with family, food, and gratitude, yet its origins and traditions differ between Canada and the United States. It’s also worth noting how Thanksgiving intersects with the acknowledgment of Indigenous peoples in both nations. Let’s explore the history, cultural differences, and the interesting fact that Thanksgiving in the U.S. and Indigenous […]

Decorative sleigh and reindeer statue on a green lawn in North Pole, Alaska, with a sign reading “Welcome to North Pole, Alaska.”
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I Met Santa Claus at the North Pole—No Joke!

A Town That Lives Christmas Every Day Just 20 minutes outside of Fairbanks lies North Pole, Alaska — not the geographic North Pole, but a small town that has fully committed to Christmas magic year-round. Driving in, I was greeted by festive street names like Santa Claus Lane, Kris Kringle Drive, Snowman Lane, Mistletoe Lane, Donner, Blitzen, Holiday […]