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To quote the popular carol from “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Christmas time is here!  Among the holly, stockings and blow-up Santa decorations, hopefully one may find a few nativities.

The reveillon is a delicious holiday tradition that began in France and was a fixture in 18th  century New Orleans.

What would Christmas in the Crescent City be without a visit from Benny Grunch & The Bunch?

Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union employees spent approximately 200 hours from September to November 2019 giving back to the communities in which the business serves.

Do you know what to do in case of a fire, flood or chemical release? Wally the Turtle has been helping kids in St. Bernard Parish learn just that for seven years.

Two-time Grammy Award-winner and 2017 Kennedy Center Honors recipient LL Cool J will host the 42nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors, to be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 15,  at 7 p.m. on WWLTV.

The Mexican tradition of “posada” goes back 400 years. “Posada,” meaning “inn” or “lodging” in Spanish, commemorates the nine months of Mary’s pregnancy. 

Unfortunately, wrapping paper with colorful foiled designs, ribbons and bows is not recyclable. But greener options are easier than you think. 

Holidays can be difficult for people struggling with mental health issues.

I recently discovered a new holiday tradition:  the giving bowl.

You can kick off the holiday shopping season and support local businesses at the same time by participating in Small Business Saturday.

The Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union (JFFCU) Mandeville branch has made a pledge to give back this holiday season with its Toys for Tots drive.

Bluebird Park in Chalmette is sure to please every member of your family.

Have you started holiday your shopping yet? Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union has some tips to spend wisely this holiday season, so you and your wallet stay merry.

Malik was born here but moved to Texas in 2005 after Katrina.

In the spirit of the Thanksgiving season, Mike Brandner Injury Attorneys was the presenting sponsor of the New Orleans nonprofit Brandner Gives Back’s Second Annual Turkey Giveaway.

We have been programmed to view spring as the perfect time to tackle cleaning and decluttering projects while creating a fresh, new environment to live in daily.

For the second year, Audubon Nature Institute and Children’s Hospital New Orleans have partnered to create a holiday tradition that transforms Audubon Zoo into a wild, glowing wonderland.

Beyond churches and Catholic schools, Advent is a lost season.

The answer to the headline is because it’s delicious with gravy, but the full truth is more complicated than you might think.

No more marathon road trips or flights taken just to get a passport renewed in time.

From the 19th century into the 21st century, The Times-Picayune Doll and Toy Fund has helped make the holiday season merry for children from struggling families throughout the New Orleans area.

For the second year, Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union handed out medals to racers as they crossed the Jazz Half Marathon finish line.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner,  and Saints fans are sure of two things: We’re thankful for football season, and we love to show it.

On Oct. 24, Chalmette Refining held its 10th  Annual Jambalaya Cook-Off benefitting the United Way of Southeast Louisiana (UWSELA).

The St. Bernard Chamber is excited to welcome cyclists from across the country to the 5th  Annual Tour da Parish bike ride from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Nov. 2 at the Los Islenos Museum and Historic Village.

Followers of the local real estate market are in for a surprise.

To celebrate its one-year anniversary, NOLACatholic Parenting launched a podcast.

Zuppardo’s recently opened a brand-new store in October.Same location, bigger store.

This month, Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union is participating in breast cancer initiatives throughout the community.