Holiday Articles 2013

Tyler Bassett

Thanksgiving takes more Black Friday sales

(AP) – Thanksgiving Day is eating into Black Friday shopping. Shoppers spent $9.74 billion at stores in the U.S. on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving that’s typically the busiest shopping day of the year. That’s a 13.2 percent drop from a year ago, according to data released Saturday afternoon by retail research firm ShopperTrak. […]
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KTAR.com

Visit downtown Tempe for the holidays

The Mill Avenue District in Tempe has sights and sounds for the whole family this holiday season.
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Michael Mashburn

AAA warns against drowsy driving

As Thanksgiving winds down and people hit the roads, experts at Triple-A Arizona are warning against drowsy driving.
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Aaron Granillo

Thanksgivukkuh: A once in a lifetime holiday

Jewish families all across the country will be celebrating the rarest of occasions on Thursday, as the first day of Hanukkah and Thanksgiving fall on the same day.
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Clayton Klapper

Keeping leftovers fresh after Thanksgiving

After days of preparation, you'll definitely want to make sure your favorite dishes are kept fresh after your Thanksgiving meal.
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Corbin Carson/KTAR

Rep. Kyrsten Sinema, staff volunteer at food bank

Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema rolled up her sleeves and helped prepare food packages for those in need at the United Food Bank in Mesa on Wednesday.
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Bob McClay

Phoenix PD to up presence near malls over holidays

Phoenix police are getting ready for the holiday rush.
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Sandra Haros

Salvation Army preparing 3,500 Thanksgiving meals

A kitchen at the Phoenix Convention Center in downtown Phoenix is buzzing with activity.
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Christina Estes

Mesa school to march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

It will be a holiday to remember for nearly 200 members of Mesa's Mountain View Toro Marching Band.
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KTAR.com

Westgate to transform into winter wonderland for holidays

The Westgate Entertainment District will transform into a winter wonderland Tuesday, and organizers expect close to 3,000 attendees at events that will run through the end of the year. Here’s a schedule of events that includes the lighting of a 33-foot tree with more than 3,100 lights, an outdoor ice rink and more: What: Holiday […]
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KTAR Newsroom

Phoenix ZooLights slated for Thanksgiving opening

The Phoenix Zoo will be looking a little brighter on Thanksgiving.
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Bob McClay

Phoenix PD planning ‘Shop with Cop’ event

Dozens of Phoenix police officers are getting ready to help kids shop for gifts this holiday season.
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Ben Luthi/KTAR.com contributor

Travel smarter over the holidays

With the year-end holidays upon us, are you spending too much on travel? Here are some quick saving tips to remember.
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