Tagged: holiday

Travel Remains Brisk For The Thanksgiving Holiday

November 26th, 2024 | holiday

The Thanksgiving Travel Season is well underway.   Mark Schieldrop, a Senior Spokesperson for AAA Northeast, tells WATD News that folks who are travelling on Tuesday will have lots of company.   Quite a few of those travelers will be taking to the skies.   However, some are also choosing alternate means of transportation.   […]

Paws N’ Claws: Roger Williams Park Zoo and their Holiday Lights Spectacular

November 19th, 2024 | holiday

It is Tuesday so it is time for our weekly Paws N’ Claws segment, sponsored by The Clean Team.  This week, Rob and Beth are ecstatic to speak with Stacey Johnson, the Executive Director for the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island. This zoo is beloved by many and open YEAR ROUND! Kicking off […]

Event Guide with Lea Filson of See Plymouth

November 14th, 2024 | holiday
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The fun just does not stop in Plymouth as the holiday events keep rolling out. Lea Filson, President & CEO of See Plymouth, chatted with us today so we would be ready to fill our calendar with all the great events happening! Plan your weekend and holiday adventures now. Whether you’re planning your spectator spot […]

Massachusetts Tree on the Way to Rockefeller Center, NYC

November 7th, 2024 | holiday

We have a lot of things to be proud of here in Massachusetts…and now add “Epic Christmas Tree” to the list! This beautiful 11-ton, 74-feet tall, 43-feet wide Norway Spruce was picked to be THE tree of all trees… and it was grown locally in West Stockbridge, MA. Who says there is a rivalry between […]

Local Cleric Discusses Diwali

October 31st, 2024 | holiday

Diwali is being observed by many in the Indian community.   Swami Yogatmananda, Minister of the Vedanta Society of Providence, tells WATD News that for many it is a way to commemorate the return of a great leader.   Yogatmananda it is also a day that calls for strengthening and healing relationships.   It is […]

A History Of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day

October 14th, 2024 | holiday

Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian for the Massachusetts Historical Society, gives WATD’s Dan McCready a look behind the histories of the Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day holidays.

The Unlucky History Of Friday The 13th

September 13th, 2024 | holiday

Today is Friday the 13th and WATD’s Dan McCready takes a look at the history behind this unlucky day.

The History Of Labor Day

September 2nd, 2024 | holiday

Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian, at the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the origins of the Labor Day Holiday.  

Travelers Hitting The Roadways This Labor Day Weekend

August 29th, 2024 | holiday

Labor Day is traditionally a busy travel day, although this year things may be a little different. AAA Spokesman Mark Schieldrop tells WATD News which day he expects will be the busiest. He also says travel won’t just be limited to cars and planes. Schieldrop says most folks will be staying relatively close to home. […]

Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration To Take Place In Hingham

June 17th, 2024 | holiday

Daniel Laurent, of Hingham Unity, speaks with WATD’s Christine James about their upcoming Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration.