Sentences with phrase «of the holidays by»

But you can help your kids gain a deeper understanding of the holiday by explaining its origin and honoring it in age - appropriate ways.

ALBANY, NY (12/09/2011)(readMedia)-- On Saturday, December 10, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., members of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) will be reaching out to share the spirit of the holidays by wrapping gifts for needy families and children.

PR NEWSWIRE — Nov 17 — Match.com is helping single people get the most out of the holidays by offering a special holiday bonus section of its popular guide, «How to Meet the Right Person in 90 Days.»

Counteract the seriousness of the holiday by doing something fun together, like trivia night or karaoke.

GRJ independent is a division of Great Rail Journeys which is the UK's leading operator of holidays by rail.

When you take one of our holidays by train to Holland, you can look forward to the travelling becoming an enjoyable part of your holiday as you relax on spacious trains and enjoy the beautiful panoramas.

Great Rail Journeys is the UK's leading operator of holidays by rail.

Start each morning of your holiday by throwing open the sliding glass wall in the great room and stepping onto the shaded terrace for a view of the ocean with your espresso (fresh from the machine in the kitchen).

Simply select a type of holiday by clicking the icons.

If any payment in relation to the holiday is not paid by the appropriate date, the management will treat this as a cancellation of the holiday by you, and charge any cancellation charges as applicable to the above table.

«With such an assortment of destinations and themes, there is a rail - cruise holiday to match every taste and travel budget,» said Eric Hutchins, general manager of Holidays By Rail.

Make the journey part of the holiday by choosing one of Rail Discoveries» escorted short breaks by train.

Our customers can also tailor elements of their holiday by adding rail travel from their local station, a stay in a London hotel, upgraded seats or maybe even some extra time in their final destination.

«These new train holidays showcase not only America's must - see destinations and natural attractions but the country's legendary trains including Amtrak's storied Empire Builder, Southwest Chief and California Zephyr,» said Eric Hutchins, general manager of Holidays By Rail.

If the weather does take a turn for the worst, make the most of your holiday by taking a trip to the Musee d'Orsay.

We also provide a range of holidays by rail at specific times of the year, such as our festive breaks which include trips to European Christmas markets and celebratory New Year holidays.

Rail Discoveries provide a wide range of holidays by train to a number of European and worldwide destinations, including some that have a special theme and those that have proven to be our most popular tours.

You can also browse our newest selection of holidays by train or find a tour that suits you by selecting one of the categories below.

Popular excursions that accompany many of our holidays by train are city tours, trips to iconic landmarks and journeys on heritage railways to beauty spots that are often inaccessible by other modes of transport.

From our grand tours to special interest holidays that only occur once every so often, our many themes encompass a large selection of holidays by train to suit a variety of diverse interests.

Take the stress out of the holidays by cooking something you're good at and is delicious.

Our nautical decorating ideas are all about the easy - come, easy - go spirit of holidays by the coast.

Celebrate the warmth of the holidays by decorating your home with an elegant assortment of Christmas wreaths and garlands.

Not exact matches

As holiday rituals go, it's a strange one: you get up at the crack of dawn to fight your way through crushing crowds (and often terrible weather), only to spend a day surrounded by utter pandemonium.

It didn't dawn on me until the end of January when I finally had time to breathe and take some time off that I felt the holidays passed me by.

In a letter dated March 15, which was delivered by FedEx to some of Toys R Us» 31,000 employees, Toys R Us said financing requirements and «disappointing» holiday sales in the US and Europe «presented challenges that the company could not overcome.»

FedEx beefs up for the holidays: FedEx is preparing for the busiest Cyber Monday ever, by hiring «tens of thousands of seasonal workers» to ship your online orders.

«Our results were negatively impacted by a number of industry - wide challenges, including a significant U.S. toy category slowdown in the holiday period, and increased foreign exchange headwinds,» said outgoing Chairman and CEO Christopher Sinclair.

Big Surprise Ball, created by MGA Entertainment, is creating a lot of holiday buzz.

Started in the early 1970s by a group of stoners, 4/20 has become the defacto national holiday for marijuana users across the U.S. Consumers of cannabis celebrate the day by attending parades, eating a ton of junk food and, of course, smoking some of the stuff.

On one hand, marijuana sales boosted by consumer enthusiasm and holiday spirit are great for distributors of cannabis, who are already swimming in profits, but come at the expense of general employers who may notice their workforce is inexplicably missing in mass or notably less productive on April 20.

Big Surprise, created by MGA Entertainment, is creating a lot of holiday buzz.

International Editor Clay Chandler explains in the Dec. 1 issue of Fortune, is due to a big, concentrated push by the Chinese government to invest in developing home - grown tech industries, from robotics to A.I. (Please subscribe here, if you don't already — and give a subscription to a loved one for the holidays!)

As you look across the robotics landscape, there are a number of notable names that may come to mind, from the «cute» robots that consumer electronics companies roll out for the holidays to the big acquisitions being made by Silicon Valley companies, including Google.

McDonald's also received negative media coverage after it advised employees to get out of holiday debt by returning unopened purchases and after it published a budget guide that included no money for heat and $ 20 a month for health care.

Yet before the holiday distractions take hold, donors use this time of the year to remember the sacrifices made by the men and women serving in the U.S. military, and to support causes that help them when they return home.

As the holiday acquired nation - wide popularity, Alibaba became the first major company in 2009 to monetize the holiday by launching a special online sale and effectively transforming the day into the world's biggest 24 - hour online shopping event, one that reflects the growing wealth of China's middle - class.

Last year, more than half of all online transactions during the holidays included shipping at no charge, a 10 percent jump from 2010, according to a survey of online shoppers by comScore.

Hanes aims to meet this need by donating 200,000 pairs of socks to the Salvation Army this holiday season.

The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is at its lowest level in four years, giving U.S. consumers billions more to spend this holiday season, but that extra money is being offset by higher food costs, which account for a bigger chunk of most consumers» budgets.

In September, the department store, which has been beset by 11 straight quarters of comparable sales declines, said it would hire 80,000 temporary workers for the holiday season, the second year in a row it was taking on fewer seasonal associates.

About 20 percent of U.S. adults expect to visit stores this holiday season to check out products, and while still in the store, to comparison shop for — and possibly buy — those products via their phones from a competitor, according to a recent survey by Framingham, Mass. - based marketing intelligence firm IDC.

So whether you are offended by Starbucks» holiday - cup campaign or found it to be an utter waste of valuable real estate on your Facebook feed, it is important for entrepreneurs to understand that this is how information and news gets proliferated these days — through tens of millions of people chatting about it on social media.

Tapestry on Tuesday reported earnings and sales that topped expectations, fueled by global growth of the Coach brand and an encouraging holiday season.

Still, there was no shortage of critics, and in addition to being the butt of more late - night jokes, this time by Conan O'Brien, holiday revenue dropped 54 % from the previous year, from $ 185 million to $ 85 million.

The volume of advances increases by 30 percent to 40 percent during the holiday season compared with typical months, said Ronald Sinai, founder of Nova Legal Funding.

Canadians aren't alone in this regard: In the U.S., companies such as Motorola and Charles Schwab have experimented with forced holidays, and even the government of Japan — a country with a word, karoshi, to describe sudden death caused by occupational exhaustion — is mulling mandatory time off.

A 2010 study conducted by Cone Communications, a public relations and marketing agency focused on social causes, reported that 80 percent of consumers are more likely to purchase a product that supports a cause during the holiday season.

By giving your clients the gift of appreciation during the holidays, you might just find yourself receiving the gift of new business in the new year.

Over the holiday, a house - full of people at various parties and family events were taken by the bot, even though it actually came out in the summer of 2018.