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Local

Diversifying the slopes: Ski Utah’s Discover Winter, OurSundays and the National Brotherhood of Snow Sports

By Belle Lewis
December 04, 2023 12:00 AM
As snow starts to fall on ski resorts like Brighton and Alta, some Utahns dust off their skis or snowboards and look forward to hitting the slopes with friends and family.
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Religion

Diverse, inclusive winter holiday celebrations in Utah

By Lynnette Mcconkie
December 01, 2023 12:00 AM
Winter months in Utah offer many celebrations from a variety of cultures and religions. From concerts to presentations to markets and more, here are some of the public events happening along the Wasatch Front throughout December and January.
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Travel

People prefer experiences to physical gifts, study finds

By Reihana Wilson
November 29, 2023 12:00 AM
People are turning to experiences instead of material gifts this holiday season, according to a study by GetYourGuide.
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Museum & Exhibitions

Luminaria returns to Thanksgiving Point for holiday season

By Mabel Galvez Laparra
November 20, 2023 12:00 AM
Thanksgiving Point's popular Christmas attraction, Luminaria, opened on Nov. 16.
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Local

The Orchard celebrates Christmas early with 7th annual lighting event

By Ethan Porter
November 20, 2023 12:00 AM
Hundreds gathered at The Orchard on Monday, Nov. 14 to celebrate the7th annual orchard lighting eventhosted by University Place. During the event, guests had the opportunity to participate in a variety of fun events.
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Featured

Christmas under construction: 58 years of Temple Square's Christmas lights, what to expect

By Belle Lewis
November 17, 2023 12:00 AM
On Dec. 13, 2008, Katie Johnson's then-boyfriend dropped to one knee and proposed against the backdrop of Temple Square’s million bulb Christmas Light presentation.
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Photo Galleries

BYU campus in costume for Halloween

By Cameron Cook
October 31, 2023 12:00 AM
BYU students, faculty and staff embraced the spooky sprit of Halloween, coming to campus in costume. Take a look at BYU's 2023 Halloween costumes.
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Featured

Provo family carves dozens of pumpkins each year

By Emma Everett Johnson
October 31, 2023 12:00 AM
One Provo family carved dozens of pumpkins for Halloween as part of an annual tradition.
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Local

Haunted attractions are preparing for ‘Spooky Season’

By Reihana Wilson
October 17, 2023 12:00 AM
Haunted attractions around Utah opened in September to kick off this year’s spooky season.
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Sports

Utah's El Niño winter could mean warmer temps

By Reihana Wilson
October 17, 2023 12:00 AM
After three consecutive winters of La Niña, this year's winter forecast is looking a little different. Utahns can expect an El Niño winter, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Campus

Students reveal Friday the 13th superstitions

By Alyse Clark
October 13, 2023 12:00 AM
A full moon, often associated with Halloween and ghosts, is pictured on a dark night. Friday the 13th lands in October this year, prompting BYU students to consider what superstitions and paranormal activities they believe in. (Pexels)
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Local

Record snowfall extends ski season for Utah ski resorts

By Joe Wirthlin
March 22, 2023 12:00 AM
Utah ski resorts are remaining open longer this year due to record snowfalls and extended skier interest.
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Local

Provo Pioneer Village Christmas event connects patrons, volunteers to Utah heritage

By Alexa Elliott
December 15, 2022 12:00 AM
The Provo Pioneer Village hosted its annual Pioneer Christmas event Dec. 9, 10 and 12.
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Religion

'Light The World' Giving Machine locations announced for 2022 holiday season

By Avery Acevedo
November 03, 2022 12:00 AM
With another Christmas season approaching, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced new locations for their 'Light the World' Giving Machines.
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Campus Events

Photo story: BYU Halloween 2022 costumes

By Universe Contributor
October 31, 2022 12:00 AM
Happy Halloween! It is spooky season and The Daily Universe went around campus to photograph students' and faculty's costumes. Take a look at BYU's 2022 Halloween costumes!
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Movies & Television

Most popular 2022 Halloween costumes inspired by TV, movies

By Jessica Penaloza
October 28, 2022 12:00 AM
Displays feature a variety of costumes at a Halloween store. Popular costumes tend to come from movies and TV shows. (Jessica Penaloza) Google’s Halloween Frightgeist mini-site released their report on the most popular costumes for 2022, and several come from movies and popular TV shows.
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Art

BYU art history students host trunk-or-treat art sale

By Makenzie Gudmundson
October 25, 2022 12:00 AM
The BYU Museum of Art’s parking lot was repurposed for a trunk-or-treat on Oct. 24, and there were no tricks or treats involved in the evening — each car featured the work of local artists for sale.
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Campus

Students share their worst Valentine's Day stories

By Abby Fales Tanner
February 14, 2022 12:00 AM
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