Countries around the world have their own unique New Years Eve and New Years Day traditions. Many of them are widely known and others get more creative while celebrating the end of one year and the beginning of a new year. This year, the holiday plans might be altered a little bit but certain holiday traditions will continue on into the new year.

Here are some interesting facts about New Years.

New Year’s Eve is America’s fourth favorite holiday. Number one is Christmas, followed by Thanksgiving, and then the Fourth of July.

In previous years more than 112.5 million people travel for New Year’s and the most popular holiday destinations in the United States are Orlando, FL, Anaheim, CA, and Honolulu, HI.

Roughly 360 million glasses of sparkling…

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The Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts is an all-arts public magnet high school in Palm Beach County. This prestigious "A" school consistently ranks in the upper 2% of all schools according to U.S. News, and art areas include theatre, music, dance, visual arts, digital media, and communications.     One of the most unique schools in the United States, this audition and portfolio admission-based school brings together a class of amazingly diverse, highly motivated, driven students who give back to the community in thousands of hours of community service and art enrichment annually.   Dreyfoos' curriculum is a hybrid, where high-level academics and arts intersect, and it offers more Advanced Placement and AICE courses than any other…

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Look no further for a French bistro on the waterfront in Jupiter.  Le Cafe des Artistes French Bistro, located at 318 South U.S. Highway One, Jupiter, is home to a respected, timeless Parisian-style bistro.  The direct from Paris café is set on the harbor of Jupiter Yacht Club Marina along with al fresco dining on the waterfront or fashionable indoor seating. It is the idyllic setting for n intimate, romantic meal with a special someone. 

It is a well-known fact that French chefs are masters at their craft.  They understand the romance of a decadent meal and the importance of ambiance.  French chefs are rigorously trained, as well as very demanding chefs. French food is deeply rooted in tradition and the superiority of the cuisine is based on the…

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No trip to the Boca Raton area would be complete without exploring the local cuisine of the area. Being Southeast Florida, and a beach town, this means a lot of Caribbean culinary delights abound. Boca Raton is a varied community and its reflected in the available dining options.

Caribbean cuisine includes a mixture of cooking techniques, flavors, spices, and influences from the indigenous people on the islands, and the Spanish, British, Africans, Indian and Chinese who have inhabited the various islands. The cuisine isinfluenced by the crops that were pioneered onto the islands. Caribbean cuisine includes a variety of dishes from the different ethnicities brought to the islands with the arrival of people from in a different place. 

Make a…

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Palm Beach International Airport has rebranded one of its lounges for travelers coming to and from Palm Beach County. The short-lived Primeclass Lounge has transformed into the Escape Lounge at the Palm Beach International Airport.

The Escape Lounge opened its door to travelers in the B Terminal, right after the TSA Security Checkpoint on December 9th. The new lounge will have the same luxuries as Primeclass Lounge plus more. Primeclass Lounge opened in January 2020 and closed its doors in early March. Now the former Primeclass Lounge has transformed into the Escape Lounge.

The Escape Lounge is open to all travelers for $40 dollars if booked in advance or $45 dollars if paid at the door. The fee gets you unlimited food and beverages, high speed…

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New Years celebrations are starting to kick off in Palm Beach Gardens. Downtown Palm Beach Gardens is helping to ring in the new year in a new way. Head to the Downtown Palm Beach Gardens and pick up your New Year’s Eve Celebration Kits.

Your New Year’s Eve plans might look a little different this year than past years but the outdoor shopping and lifestyle center in Palm Beach Gardens is hoping to still bring the fun and celebration. Stop by and pick up your special complimentary New Years Celebration Kit from participating retailers and restaurants.

The New Years Kit will feature a create your own New Years Eve celebration hat, noisemakers, crafts, and much more. The kits are now available through New Years Eve or until supplies last.

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Fasten your walking shoes, come explore a recently designated outstanding natural area in Jupiter.  Join the River Center on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 for a nature walk through the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area. Take a walk on the guided trails and immerse yourself in this local natural area. Explore a paved path within this natural area with uneven terrain.

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area was federally designated by Congress in May 2008 to “protect, conserve, and enhance the unique and nationally important historic, natural, cultural, scientific, educational, scenic, and recreational values of the Federal land surrounding the Lighthouse for the benefit of present generations and future generations for the…

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With visitors still in town for the holidays, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center is hosting their popular events this week to end the year. The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is dedicated to helping protect the ocean, marine life and injured and endangered sea turtles through their rehabilitation center and research programs.

Loggerhead Marinelife Center Events this week

Public Guided Tours

Public Guided Tours are offered twice a day at 12 pm and then again at 2 pm. Those who attend will get an up-close look at the outdoor sea turtle hospital and get to see the sea turtles housed at the center. The cost is $10 dollars for adults and $5 dollars for children under 8 years old. All are welcomed to attend. The tour lasts approximately an hour and…

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The holidays are a magical season for most. However, in Palm Beach County and across the globe, there are many families who are not as fortunate as others.  Giving Season is fast approaching. It is a time when individuals, communities, and organizations come together with a commitment to open their hearts and wallets to help those in need. It is quite possibly the most wonderful time of the year.  

Giving Season kicks off on November 28, 2020 #GivingTuesday, and continues through December 31st.

Do your part this Giving Season brings organizations, communities, and individuals together with a commitment to help people in need. No matter how much you give, every dollar can make an impact. Giving Season gives you the opportunity to start the New…

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting a list of calendar events for the whole family to enjoy. Head to the iconic lighthouse this week and join in on the final events of the year.

Events at the Lighthouse this week.

Twilight Yoga at the Light

Tonight, Monday December 28th, head to the lighthouse and experience the peace and serenity of Yoga with instructor Mary Veal. The Yoga class takes place outdoors on the Lighthouse Deck at sunset every Monday night. All levels of Yoga are welcomed to attend. The class is $10 dollars per person and registration is required due to limited space. Participants must bring their own Yoga mat, and a water bottle. The class begins at 6 pm.

Lighthouse Moonrise Tour

Tomorrow night the Lighthouse is…

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