Holidays Archives - Northwest Public Broadcasting

A Paid Holiday In March? It’d Be Women’s Suffrage Day If Washington State Lawmakers Vote Yea

By Tom Banse January 11, 2022

Black and white photo of three women putting up signs about Women's voting rights.

Washington state workers and perhaps many others could get an extra day off in honor of women getting the right to vote. The idea for a Women's Suffrage Day holiday got a friendly reception on the opening day of Washington's 2022 legislative session.Read More

‘Tis The Season Of Firsts: Holiday Opera Premieres Through The Centuries

By Steve Reeder December 24, 2021

1895 Cover of the Piano Score for Rimsky-Korsakov's opera, Christmas Eve

The holiday season has always been popular for introducing new works, including many perennial favorites. In Italy, the day after Christmas became especially meaningful to composers and impresarios.Read More

‘Tis The Season Of Firsts: Concert Premieres Over The Holiday Season

By Steve Reeder December 23, 2021

The holiday season inspires all kinds of thoughts, often having to do with reflection, celebration and renewal. For musicians and concert presenters, this time of year has long served as a period for introducing new works, whether specifically related to the season or not. Classical music offers a wealth of examples.Read More

Music, Stories, And Turkey Triage: Thanksgiving Day Special Programs On NWPB

By Anjuli Dodhia October 26, 2021

Turkey Confidential, Giving Thanks, and Every Good Thing are back for Thanksgiving this year! They examine different aspects of the quintessential American holiday: from scientific to culinary, from literary to musical. Special guests include Stanley Tucci, Naomi Shihab Nye, and cookbook authors, David Chang and Priya Krishna.Read More

Fourth Of July Events In The Northwest

By NWPB News July 2, 2021

List of some Northwest Fourth of July events in 2021.Read More

3 Unusual Gifts From Northwest Businesses For The Person Who Has Everything Else

By Tom Banse December 9, 2019

Find the locally-grown spice online and at farmers markets in Seattle and Portland. CREDIT: Cyrus Saffron

In this season of holiday shopping, now is about the time when many of us get stuck and don't know what to get for someone on our gift list. There are at least three Pacific Northwest companies who may come to your rescue with ideas for unconventional presents. A hint: they involve used dolls, a precious, exotic spice and a different kind of gift card.Read More

KJEM Gift Guide For The Jazz-Lover In Your Life

By Hannah Snyder December 6, 2019

Know someone who just LOVES Jazz? Use this guide from KJEM, the Jazz Gem of the Palouse to help you pick out a gift they will appreciate!Read More

‘Tis The Season Of Firsts: December Classical Music Premieres Through The Years

By Steve Reeder December 14, 2018

‘Tis the season for all manner of festivities, from celebrations of the holidays at home to premieres of new works for the theatre. In fact, many productions enjoyed their first performances at this special time of year. Read More

From Almond Roca To Cougar Gold Cheese: An Incomplete Northwest Gift Guide

By T.J. Tranchell December 12, 2018

Looking for a unique Northwest gift for friends or family? These suggestions will help or inspire other ideas. Read More

In Season Of Christmas Peace, There’s A Serious Tree-Marketing War Over Your Family

By Anna King November 15, 2018

The American Christmas Tree Association, which represents manufacturers and retailers of real and artificial trees, says there are a lot of fun trends with artificial trees these days. And the trees are getting more realistic looking every year. CREDIT: COURTESY OF THE AMERICAN CHRISTMAS TREE ASSOCIATION

The Christmas holiday is centered around peace. But an escalating marketing war for families’ hearts is developing between the real and fake tree industries.Read More

November: Special Occasions, Special Programs

By Gillian Coldsnow November 9, 2018

Armistice Day: Music from the Trenches This program commemorates the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, the end of World War I. You’ll hear music from both sides of the […]Read More

A Happy Chat With Mrs. Claus

By NWPB News December 27, 2017

Northwest Public Radio's Thom Kokenge has an inside source with Mrs. Claus. What's been happening this year at the North Pole? Before the rush and flurry of the holidays, Thom spoke with The First Lady of Christmas Cheer, Mrs. Claus. Read More

Getting A Pony For Christmas

By Sueann Ramella December 27, 2017

When I was seven, I asked my mom for a pony for Christmas. We lived in base housing on McChord Air Force Base. My elementary school was only a five-minute walk through oak trees and an enormous open field, the perfect place to keep a pony. I would feed her acorns, braid her mane and we would ride to the other end of base housing.Read More

New Northwest Winter Wonderland: Latinos In Holiday Music

By Esmy Jimenez November 29, 2017

Pianist Jeremy Neufeld accompanies Encanto founder and tenor José Iñiguez (center left) alongside the Ballard Symphony Orchestra. This year’s Encanto Holiday Concert was held in Benaroya Hall. Photo credit: […]Read More

Sugar On Your Latkes? Facts And A Culinary Twist With Gigi Yellen’s Recipe

By Gigi Yellen December 8, 2015

Classical music host, Gigi Yellen fries up her latke goodness! GIGI YELLEN / NWPR The original Hanukkah lights were wicks floating in oil. So the holiday’s ancient legend gives […]Read More