holidays

World Music Celebrations: Epiphany

Deirdre Saravia — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:30:55 +0000

Each week on World Music (Saturday nights from 8-10 on KSTX 89.1 FM), I take a look at celebrations happening around the world. This weekend marks the official end of the Christmas season for many cultures.

The Epiphany is celebrated around the world in many different ways. This day marks the manifestation of the Son of God as a human being in Jesus Christ. It’s also the day marked by the visitation of the Three Kings to the infant Jesus.

It's Christmas Time In The City: Holiday Schedules & Tree Recycling

Chris Eudaily — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 15:19:00 +0000

You may be trying to catch up on a few last minute things this weekend and not had time to check, so here is a list of city services that will have alternate schedules for the holidays. City Hall and most municipal offices will be closed Monday, Dec. 24, 2012 through Tuesday, Jan. 1. but emergency services like SAPD and SAFD will be open.

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Dollhouse Maker Builds Happiness For The Holidays

Courtney Collins — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:21:32 +0000

Ken and Cecilia Christopherson are channeling Saint Nick in a very real way. Part treasure hunter, part master craftsman, Ken builds dollhouses from scratch. Each one takes 100 hours to construct, and each one goes to a very sick child stuck in the hospital for the holidays.

$15 Million Christmas Miracle For San Antonio Food Bank

Ryan Loyd — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:39:37 +0000

With the help of a handful of partners, the San Antonio Food Bank will no longer have to use existing funds to pay for its warehouse expansion project.

A combined $15 million – the largest campaign ever conducted by the food bank – will completely fund the project, leaving the food bank leaders to use existing money to meet the day-to-day needs of people.

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, who also contributed to the goal personally, joked about his presence at the press conference to announce the news.

Marriott's Tamalathon Helps Fight Hunger In San Antonio

Ryan Loyd — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:24:00 +0000

Making tamales is a time-honored tradition in the Alamo City, but another tradition on its way to becoming just as meaningful: the Marriott Hotel's Tamalathon.

Employees and other volunteers gather each holiday season to spread, stuff and roll tamales which will be sold by the thousands. All the proceeds benefit the San Antonio Food Bank.

"You don't have to write it [the check] to us at all, that's where the money's going,” said the Marriott’s Dusty Smith, who oversees the Tamalathon.

St. Mary's Basketball Team Brings Holiday Cheer To Hospital Patients

Eileen Pace — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 20:15:00 +0000

It’s no fun being stuck in the hospital over the holidays, and on Thursday, St. Mary’s University Basketball Team took to the streets to deliver some holiday cheer to some of San Antonio’s patients.

“How ya doin’? We’re the St. Mary’s Basketball Team,” Brad Hubenak said, introducing his teammates to patient Johnny Gonzalez.

More Latinos Supporting Gay Marriage & Celebrating Hanukkah

Crystal Chavez — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:52:45 +0000

According to a recent survey, more Latinos support gay marriage, but young gay and lesbian Latinos still don't feel accepted. A dancer from Phoenix connects to her Jewish heritage late in life. Walking the Trail of Time, thinking about the age of the Grand Canyon. Hispanics in Phoenix celebrate Hanukkah.

Clydesdales Bring Christmas Cheer To Wounded Warriors

Eileen Pace — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:19:10 +0000

Some local members of the military got a treat at the Warrior and Family Support Center Wednesday when Budweiser brought in its famous Clydesdale horse team to visit with the soldiers and their families.

These horses meet millions of people each year, and a gentle disposition is a key characteristic.

High-Impact Results For Palacio del Rio's Low-Tech Holiday Light Design

Ryan Loyd — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:06:05 +0000

While downtown businesses are currently in a spirited battle to win Mayor Julián Castro's Light Up Downtown holiday light contest, the Hilton Palacio del Rio seems to have risen above the challenge.

On the 12th floor of a rather plainly shaped Hilton hotel, the Director of Property Operations, Russell Hendricks, pulls back the drapes to open the balcony door where two light fixtures cradle a colored light bulb.

Final Installment Of Midday Noels Features First Presbyterian Choir Chamber Singers

John Clare — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:00:16 +0000

Tom Dooling leads classical and traditional favorites

Join First Presbyterian Church in the sanctuary for their last mini-concert of the annual "Midday Noel," called Singing the Season. The First Presbyterian Choir Chamber Singers will present a concert of Christmas music from around the world.