The Salvation Army in Southeast Florida hopes as 2021 ends, hope marches on. The Salvation Army exists to meet human needs wherever, whenever, and however, they can. The holiday season has come to an end, yet people in need continue needing assistance to get back on their feet. 

In the days after Christmas, when all the decorations have been stowed away and the tree has dried up and turned brown, consider offering a gift not just for the holiday season but for all four seasons of the year. The season may fade but the need for help is not gone. Your gift every month can keep hope marching on.

Across the country, millions of Americans are reeling from the ongoing impacts of the pandemic. Faced with challenges including job and income loss, hunger,…

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Have you ever been called a “nutty fruitcake”? Today is National Fruitcake Day, December 27, and we celebrate the holiday favorite and every “nutty fruitcake” person you know! It is a day for fruitcake lovers to delight in the charms of the world’s most misunderstood cake. Palm Beach County residents can revel in a special day of holiday cake joy!

Made with chopped candied or dried fruit, nuts, and spices and sometimes soaked in spirits, fruitcake has been a holiday gift-giving tradition for many years. It is a cake that is a boozy, chewy, rich amalgam of dried fruit, nuts, and sugar, saturated with your favorite alcohol, most commonly brandy or bourbon. That produces a dense, sweet, and textured treat served around the holidays.

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Celebrate Kwanzaa from Delray Beach to West Palm Beach this holiday season. This winter holiday takes place from December 26 through January 1 each year. Kwanzaa celebrates harvest festival traditions from various parts of Africa. The name Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase “matunda ya kwanza” which means “first fruits” in Swahili.

Although Kwanzaa is based on ancient and modern celebrations in Egypt and Southeastern Africa, the Kwanzaa holiday as we know it today was started in the United States. Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, a professor at California State University, Long Beach after the Watts Riots in Los Angeles. 

The colors of Kwanzaa are black, red, and green. Black represents the color of the people of Africa. Red…

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Whether you forget an ingredient for the Christmas meal, need a last-minute gift, or want to go out to eat, your options will be limited Saturday as it is Christmas Day. The majority of stores in Palm Beach County will stay closed for Christmas Day.

While all hope is not lost, the mileage may vary on how far you will have to travel for any forgotten items. Most Walgreens and CVS locations will be open along with several convenience stores including 7-Eleven, Wawa, and Cumberland Farms.

If you are looking to grab a snack or a meal on Christmas Day, most national restaurant chains like Chili’s, Taco Bell, and Chick-fil-A are closed, but many Starbucks, McDonald's, IHOP, Denny’s, Waffle House, and Dunkin' locations will be open. 

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It is down to the wire and the last opportunity to wrap up your Christmas shopping. The Palm Beach County malls are packed with people, many short on patience and always rushing about. Parking can be an issue. Why not consider alternative gift buying locations? Consider the following suggestions. 

Most items at a zoo gift shop are perfect for the animal lover — and who does not love animals? For example, at the Palm Beach Zoo shops or Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter, you can find animal-related clothing, plush animals, toys, books, home décor, and other unique items available only there.

At a science museum shop, the range of gifts — including books games, apparel, build-it kits, rocks, and more. Check out the South Florida Science Museum…

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Prezzo is an Italian trattoria located in Boca Raton, with a new location in Palm Beach Gardens. Prezzo is known for its expressive measures and creative versions of classic Italian dishes. Indulge in signature pizzas along with expressive Italian dishes reimagined. Treat yourself to spaghetti squash Pomodoro and cavatappi vegetariana or a personalized wood-fired pizza.

The Italian trattoria was founded by Burt Rapoport and Dennis Max. They first brought the concept of the wood-fired pizza oven to the area in 1989. Prezzo introduced the first wood-fired pizza oven to South Florida when it opened its first location in Boca Raton in 1989! The centerpiece of the 4,300 square-foot restaurants are the sights and smells wafting from the wood-burning oven…

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Celebrate holiday dining in style with unique three-course, prix fixe menus featuring all types of holiday favorites. Flagler Steakhouse, located within The Breakers Resort, Palm Beach, has a fresh take on the classic American chophouse. The steakhouse features dramatic beamed ceilings, wood furnishings with a clean, modern look. Dine al fresco on the terrace or sit inside at a cozy table and leave the cooking to the professionals.

CHRISTMAS EVE - December 24, 2021

Lunch: 11 AM – 3 PM
$145 per person, $60 for children ages twelve and younger

Dinner: 4 PM – 9 PM
$195 per person, $75 for children ages twelve and younger


CHRISTMAS DAY – December 25, 2021

Lunch: 11 AM – 3 PM
$145 per person, $60 for children ages twelve and younger

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Just off of I-95 and Donald Ross Road is a charming neighborhood called The Heights. Every year The Heights of Jupiter puts on a Christmas light display worth the drive.  This Jupiter neighborhood collaborates to create a beautiful display of Christmas lights and they never disappoint! You can spend over an hour absorbing all the showy inflatables and dazzling lights.

The Heights of Jupiter is a community of 1,500 single-family homes in the oceanside town of Jupiter.  The official name of this subdivision is North Palm Beach Heights, but most locals simply refer to it as the Heights. It is located between I-95 and Abacoa.

The biggest attraction of The Heights is its affordability given the location. There is no governing body, so homeowners…

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The holiday season is wonderful for one particularly good reason, all the time spent with family and friends This sparkling peppermint holiday cocktail is so easy to prepare leaving time for a walk along Juno Beach. With only a few ingredients, you will have a beautiful, sparkling holiday beverage in no time! The sparkling peppermint holiday cocktail is simple, delicious, and beautiful! You only need a few ingredients to create this gorgeous holiday drink everyone will love!

This sparkling peppermint holiday cocktail is so easy to prepare. With only a few ingredients, you will have a lovely beverage in no time! The beverage will have a gorgeous red color and fun peppermint rim on these glasses, too!

Sparkling Peppermint Holiday Cocktail

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