This Thanksgiving holiday is going to be busy. According to AAA Michigan, roughly 53.4 million Americans will travel over the holiday, which is up 13% from 2020 and within 5% of pre-pandemic levels. In Michigan…
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The Story Behind the 2021 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
The most famous Christmas tree in the U.S. has a fun story behind it. New York City’s Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is a huge Norway spruce, clocking in at 79 feet tall and weighing 12…
5 Categories of Items That Have Increased the Most in Price Amid Rising Inflation
There’s no denying that prices are going up at a record rate. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the consumer price index rose 6.2% since just last October. In the Midwest, the index rose…
These U.S. States Produce the Most Christmas Trees
Artificial Christmas trees have gotten more and more popular over the years, but for those who prefer real ferns, this is the time of year to start thinking about getting that fresh, fragrant holiday tree….
These Stores Will Be Closed on Thanksgiving Day 2021
Being open on Thanksgiving day or night for early Black Friday shopping had become a trend a few years back, but it appears that fad is fading, as a plethora of retailers are declaring Thanksgiving…