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Christmas

Nashville sends condolences to ‘sister city’ Magdeburg after Christmas market attack

Rose Gilbert

December 22, 2024

Nashville and Magdeburg officially became “sister cities” in 2003. That relationship led to the creation of an active high school student exchange program, which has deepened the interpersonal connections between the two metropolises. 

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: Christmas, Magdeburg, Sarah Lingo, Sister Cities Nashville

How Cookeville united over a parade that never happened

Marianna Bacallao

December 20, 2024

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For the first time in its history, the official Cookeville Christmas Parade approved an LGBTQ float in its lineup. The decision came after months of controversy with this year’s parade.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, Race & Equity, WPLN News Tagged With: Christmas, Cookeville, culture wars, lgbtq, Putnam County

How Nashville’s ex-evangelicals are making their own Christmas traditions

Marianna Bacallao

December 19, 2024

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For the  growing number of women leaving the church, Christmas can be a particularly difficult time. So, some are making their own traditions.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: Christmas, evangelical, lgbt, lgbtq, music, religion, United Methodist Church

NashVillager Podcast: The end of a Nashville holiday tradition

Nina Cardona

December 18, 2024

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What happened to the Nashville Christmas parade? Plus, the local news for December 18, 2024.

Filed Under: History, NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: Christmas

Out, About: Christmas celebrations for elves of all ages

Rachel Iacovone

December 13, 2024

While our annual list is still on the way (patience, people!), it did get me thinking about how much the Christmas cheer is devoted to drinking with your 20-and-30-something friends in this city. So, here’s some options for the whole fam.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, NashVillager, Out About, WPLN News Tagged With: Cheekwood, Christmas, Gaylord Opryland Hotel, Nashville Zoo

Out, About: Where to see holiday lights in Middle Tennessee

Rachel Iacovone

December 8, 2023

My mom called me this week to excitedly tell me about the fairgrounds back home being converted into “one of those drive-thru light displays like the one you took me to in Tennessee.” She was referring to the Dancing Lights of Christmas out in Lebanon, which we drove through with Starbucks coconut milk hot chocolates back in 2019.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, NashVillager, Out About Tagged With: Christmas, christmas lights, holiday season

For one family of Nashville musicians, the cacophony of the Christmas season feels more joyful than ever

Colleen Wheelahan

December 23, 2021

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I spent a decade making jokes about never having Christmas or Easter off as a family. But with every joke, I took for granted that it would always be that way.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: Christmas, handel's messiah, holiday concerts

Struggling to afford gifts this holiday season? Pick some up for free at Plaza Mariachi

Samantha Max

December 20, 2021

A nonprofit that supports the local Latino community is doling out presents to those in need at their annual toy giveaway Tuesday afternoon.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: Christmas, holiday season, Latino, Plaza Mariachi

Here’s Where To Find The Best And Brightest Christmas Light Displays In Middle Tennessee

Rachel Iacovone

December 2, 2019

Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, there’s no more debate about whether it’s too early to blare Christmas music and go see all the lights.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: Christmas, christmas lights, holiday season, holidays

Arts Groups Depend on Christmas Shows

Nina Cardona

December 10, 2012

Familiar holiday plays, ballets, and concerts seem to fill Nashville’s arts calendars every December. Those traditional shows make a big impact on the bottom line of the performing groups that stage them.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: Christmas, holiday, Nashville Ballet, Nashville Symphony, performing arts, Tennessee Repertory Theater

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