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9 New Year’s traditions from cultures around the world

Happy (almost!) New Year! Whether you’re ringing in New Year’s Eve from some exciting foreign country or at home with family and friends, you probably have a New Year’s tradition or two. Common traditions throughout the United States include singing “Auld Lang Syne” to greet the New Year, and eating black-eyed peas for good luck.

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14 classic New Year’s Eve traditions we learned from our grandparents

While New Year’s may be all about looking ahead, there’s something undeniably nostalgic about the holiday that falls at midnight on December 31. After all, the iconic New Year’s Eve song “Auld Lang Syne” roughly translates to “old long since,” or “times gone by.” There are so many interesting and classic New Year’s Eve traditions

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BBB Tip: Plan your budget before paying for online shopping in installments

“Buy now, pay later” installment services are growing in popularity among national retailers of all sizes. These purchases allow a buyer to space out smaller payments on an item over time without using a credit card. Unlike the layaway services many retailers offered in the past, a buyer receives the item immediately, without having to

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Sandy Crawford Capitol report

Whether we are ready or not, the holidays are here. During this joyous season, it is my sincere hope that you are able to spend time with those you cherish the most.  For me, this is a time to reflect on the past year, consider my many blessings and look forward to a new year

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Deck the halls with proper caution

For many, the holiday season would not be complete without evergreens, holly, mistletoe and other traditional plants adorning their homes. But it’s important to exercise care with some of these plants since we want the holidays to be happy and safe, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. “In days of old, people rarely

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Valerie Huhn named Director for the Department of Mental Health

The Missouri Mental Health Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of Valerie Huhn as the new Director for the Department of Mental Health (DMH). Huhn was selected through a nationwide search process. She will begin her new role and responsibilities with DMH on January 1, 2022. “The Commission has the utmost confidence in the

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BBB warns scammers lurk online this holiday season

As the economy continues to rebound from the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Retail Federation predicts holiday spending will set new records this year, coming in between $843.5 billion and $850 billion. For the sake of both safety and convenience, many Americans will spend those funds with online retailers. “Shopping online may save

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