Holidays

What better way to celebrate the legacy of civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. than a virtual trip this week through the archives of Western Reserve Historical Society? ...

Why not take a different approach to New Year's resolutions this year? Real and lasting change happens when a person feels ready, not by picking an arbitrary date on a calendar. ...

What better way to welcome holiday guests than a lighted path to your front door? Easy-to-make luminary lanterns create the perfect holiday touch for a warm glow on a cold winter's day. Read on for directions. ...

Avoid making Christmas a “don’t-touch holiday” for the little ones. Elevate the lights and glass ornaments up to higher branches. Your grandchild can help you to make cute, unbreakable decorations for the bottom of your tree. Better yet, let them have and decorate their own tree! Read on for great ideas that will generate great excitement and wonderful memories every holiday season. ...

A special exhibit on view at the Cleveland History Center for the holiday season features popular toys from the 1960s to the 1980s which often were found under the Christmas tree or given as Hanukkah gifts. ...

Most consumers do part of their holiday shopping online, and that creates plenty of opportunities for scammers to compromise personal information and steal money from online shoppers. Protect yourself with these tips. ...

One of the best places to enjoy the holiday season, both indoors and out, is at Akron's Stan Hywet. Stroll the expansive grounds, check out the lavishly decorated manor house, and celebrate with a visit to Deck the Hall: Lights, Cameras, Christmas! The gardens and grounds feature one million holiday lights, the perfect setting for a brisk winter stroll.  ...

If you're looking for something to do, head over to your local library. Cleveland Public Library and its neighborhood branches are providing free entertainment, crafts and more throughout the holiday season, and it all kicks off this weekend with crafts, stories and even a winter reading challenge. ...