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Driving during Michigan’s winters is not for the faint of heart. Icy conditions have led many drivers to skid into a frantic situation. But if you employ some of these quick tips you can learn how to get to your destination without winding up stuck on the side of the road.
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Those who follow Hinduism will celebrate a variety of festivals throughout the year. But most of them don’t fall during the winter months of the holiday season. Because of this offset calendar, many Hindus in mid-Michigan work to maintain their celebrations while also making American holiday traditions their own.
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For the past three decades in December, the Abrams Planetarium at Michigan State University has opened its doors for special screenings of a show exploring the meaning of light during the holidays.
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Reaching the North Pole is no easy feat. The route from Lansing is an arduous expedition of more than 3,200 miles. But if you set out from the railway station in Owosso, all you need is a single train, about four hours and a little imagination.
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The state Christmas tree is a decades-long tradition in Michigan. More often than not, an evergreen from the Upper Peninsula is selected to be displayed in front of the state Capitol during the holiday season. But for the first time, this year’s tree was cut down from Clinton County.
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One Lansing couple is taking being festive to a whole new level and bringing their neighborhood together with some more unusual decorations like a 12-foot skeleton and a giant inflatable Santa.
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The week-long holiday commemorates African American unity and culture.
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A Christmas event in Lansing aims to show kids that Santa can look like them and even talk to them in their native language.
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From Cheboygan to Chicago, ‘Christmas Ship’ brings trees to those in need | Messages from the MittenA U.S. Coast Guard ship makes a special delivery in Chicago every year for the holidays. As part of our holiday series “Messages from the Mitten,” WKAR’s Kevin Lavery went to Navy Pier to witness this beloved Chicago tradition.
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As part of our holiday series Messages from the Mitten, WKAR’s Karel Vega heads to the kitchen to cook latkes with family.