NPR Topics: Holidays http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1065&ft=1&f=1065 Holiday stories, the best books and music of the year, and holiday music and recipes to celebrate the season. Listen online or read articles. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Holidays http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1065&ft=1&f=1065 yes Berry Bad: Threat To Trees Lurks On Holiday Tables Its alluring crimson fruit makes it an enduring star of the Thanksgiving centerpiece, but Asiatic bittersweet is strangling trees across New England. In many states, it's illegal to collect or move the invasive vine. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120586883&ft=1&f=1065 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120586883&ft=1&f=1065 Its alluring crimson fruit makes it an enduring star of the Thanksgiving centerpiece, but Asiatic bittersweet is strangling trees across New England. In many states, it's illegal to collect or move the invasive vine. 208 no Its alluring crimson fruit makes it an enduring star of the Thanksgiving centerpiece, but Asiatic bittersweet is strangling trees across New England. In many states, it's illegal to collect or move the invasive vine.

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]]> What's So Great About Halloween? Kids Weigh In Kids say the darnedest things. Host Guy Raz gets an earful of haunting words from a local child describing the scariest and best parts of Halloween. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114361001&ft=1&f=1065 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114361001&ft=1&f=1065 Kids say the darnedest things. Host Guy Raz gets an earful of haunting words from a local child describing the scariest and best parts of Halloween. 94 no Kids say the darnedest things. Host Guy Raz gets an earful of haunting words from a local child describing the scariest and best parts of Halloween.

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]]> A Spooky Tale For Grownups If you're looking for the perfect, spooky adult tale to read for Halloween, David Wright is your man. He's a librarian at Seattle's Central Library, and draws quite a crowd every other week when he reads stories to grownups at lunchtime. Mysteries, tales of the unexpected and ghost stories are his favorites. For Halloween night, Wright reads "A Face in the Dark" by the Indian writer Ruskin Bond. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114361005&ft=1&f=1065 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114361005&ft=1&f=1065 If you're looking for the perfect, spooky adult tale to read for Halloween, David Wright is your man. He's a librarian at Seattle's Central Library, and draws quite a crowd every other week when he reads stories to grownups at lunchtime. Mysteries, tales of the unexpected and ghost stories are his favorites. For Halloween night, Wright reads "A Face in the Dark" by the Indian writer Ruskin Bond. 314 no If you're looking for the perfect, spooky adult tale to read for Halloween, David Wright is your man. He's a librarian at Seattle's Central Library, and draws quite a crowd every other week when he reads stories to grownups at lunchtime. Mysteries, tales of the unexpected and ghost stories are his favorites. For Halloween night, Wright reads "A Face in the Dark" by the Indian writer Ruskin Bond.

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]]> Halloween: A Holiday For Gadgets For gadget lovers, Halloween is more geeky than spooky. Mark Frauenfelder, editor-in-chief of <em>Make Magazine</em>, talks about the geekiest do-it-yourself Halloween costumes and decorations, from spray foam guts and singing pumpkins to a fortune-teller costume built on a Segway. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114319720&ft=1&f=1065 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114319720&ft=1&f=1065 For gadget lovers, Halloween is more geeky than spooky. Mark Frauenfelder, editor-in-chief of <em>Make Magazine</em>, talks about the geekiest do-it-yourself Halloween costumes and decorations, from spray foam guts and singing pumpkins to a fortune-teller costume built on a Segway. 1188 no For gadget lovers, Halloween is more geeky than spooky. Mark Frauenfelder, editor-in-chief of Make Magazine, talks about the geekiest do-it-yourself Halloween costumes and decorations, from spray foam guts and singing pumpkins to a fortune-teller costume built on a Segway.

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]]> Fireworks Are Packed With Chemistry Why do some fireworks shoot golden flaming balls while others produce green sparks? It's just chemistry. Bassam Shakhashiri, chemistry professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, explains the science of fireworks. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106246277&ft=1&f=1065 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106246277&ft=1&f=1065 Why do some fireworks shoot golden flaming balls while others produce green sparks? It's just chemistry. Bassam Shakhashiri, chemistry professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, explains the science of fireworks. 413 no Why do some fireworks shoot golden flaming balls while others produce green sparks? It's just chemistry. Bassam Shakhashiri, chemistry professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, explains the science of fireworks.

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]]> In Defense Of The Flag (Sewn For History Class) Bob Heft, who sewed the 50-state flag as a high schooler, received a B- for his project. Heft's history teacher accused him of not knowing how many states were in the union at the time. The teacher changed the grade when the design was accepted by Congress. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:53:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106228362&ft=1&f=1065 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106228362&ft=1&f=1065 Bob Heft, who sewed the 50-state flag as a high schooler, received a B- for his project. Heft's history teacher accused him of not knowing how many states were in the union at the time. The teacher changed the grade when the design was accepted by Congress. 172 no Bob Heft, who sewed the 50-state flag as a high schooler, received a B- for his project. Heft's history teacher accused him of not knowing how many states were in the union at the time. The teacher changed the grade when the design was accepted by Congress.

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]]> How To Make The Perfect Burger Barbecue chef extraordinaire Adam Perry Lang teaches NPR's David Greene how to grill that ultimate burger. The recipe is complex, but Lang says barbecue novices need not be concerned. The trick, he says, is to get organized and be prepared. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:49:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106203291&ft=1&f=1065 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106203291&ft=1&f=1065 Barbecue chef extraordinaire Adam Perry Lang teaches NPR's David Greene how to grill that ultimate burger. The recipe is complex, but Lang says barbecue novices need not be concerned. The trick, he says, is to get organized and be prepared. 386 no Barbecue chef extraordinaire Adam Perry Lang teaches NPR's David Greene how to grill that ultimate burger. The recipe is complex, but Lang says barbecue novices need not be concerned. The trick, he says, is to get organized and be prepared.

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]]> Happy Father's Day From Weekend Edition Weekend Edition team gives a shout-out to their fathers. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:12:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105731307&ft=1&f=1065 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105731307&ft=1&f=1065 Weekend Edition team gives a shout-out to their fathers. 63 no Weekend Edition team gives a shout-out to their fathers.

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]]> Father's Day Greetings From Three Marines A Father's Day shout-out from Afghanistan to Joe Watson from his son, Christopher; Kenneth Williams from his son, Gregory; and James Janis from son, Alan. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105731295&ft=1&f=1065 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105731295&ft=1&f=1065 A Father's Day shout-out from Afghanistan to Joe Watson from his son, Christopher; Kenneth Williams from his son, Gregory; and James Janis from son, Alan. 84 no A Father's Day shout-out from Afghanistan to Joe Watson from his son, Christopher; Kenneth Williams from his son, Gregory; and James Janis from son, Alan.

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]]> Patton: A Famous Family's Personal Side Documentarian Benjamin Patton, the grandson of World War II Gen. George S. Patton, comes from the kind of family whose history is well known. But in exploring his family's past, he says he's discovered his grandfather's "warts-and-all side" and the ways that shaped his own father, Maj. Gen. George Patton. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105684763&ft=1&f=1065 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105684763&ft=1&f=1065 Documentarian Benjamin Patton, the grandson of World War II Gen. George S. Patton, comes from the kind of family whose history is well known. But in exploring his family's past, he says he's discovered his grandfather's "warts-and-all side" and the ways that shaped his own father, Maj. Gen. George Patton. 536 no Documentarian Benjamin Patton, the grandson of World War II Gen. George S. Patton, comes from the kind of family whose history is well known. But in exploring his family's past, he says he's discovered his grandfather's "warts-and-all side" and the ways that shaped his own father, Maj. Gen. George Patton.

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]]> Need A Flag From Bhutan? The Flag Man Has It Bill Shields, known as "the Flag Man," has been selling flags out of a truck off Interstate 95 in Connecticut for nearly two decades. He has flags from every country you can think of. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:51:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105312140&ft=1&f=1065 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105312140&ft=1&f=1065 Bill Shields, known as "the Flag Man," has been selling flags out of a truck off Interstate 95 in Connecticut for nearly two decades. He has flags from every country you can think of. 183 no Bill Shields, known as "the Flag Man," has been selling flags out of a truck off Interstate 95 in Connecticut for nearly two decades. He has flags from every country you can think of.

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]]> In Civil War, Woman Fought Like A Man For Freedom Disguised as a man, Jennie Hodgers marched thousands of miles and fought dozens of battles as a Union soldier during the Civil War. Living in drag gave Hodgers access to a life &mdash; with better pay and the right to vote &mdash; unavailable to women of her era. Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104452266&ft=1&f=1065 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104452266&ft=1&f=1065 Disguised as a man, Jennie Hodgers marched thousands of miles and fought dozens of battles as a Union soldier during the Civil War. Living in drag gave Hodgers access to a life &mdash; with better pay and the right to vote &mdash; unavailable to women of her era. 637 no Disguised as a man, Jennie Hodgers marched thousands of miles and fought dozens of battles as a Union soldier during the Civil War. Living in drag gave Hodgers access to a life — with better pay and the right to vote — unavailable to women of her era.

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]]> Indy 500: Memorial Day Tradition No Trivial Event The first Indy 500 race was in 1911 and won by American Ray Harroun, thanks in part to his fancy new piece of equipment: the rear-view mirror. Host Scott Simon checks in with trivia expert A.J. Jacobs of <em>Esquire</em> magazine for more fun facts about Memorial Day and great race. Sat, 23 May 2009 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104494324&ft=1&f=1065 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104494324&ft=1&f=1065 The first Indy 500 race was in 1911 and won by American Ray Harroun, thanks in part to his fancy new piece of equipment: the rear-view mirror. Host Scott Simon checks in with trivia expert A.J. Jacobs of <em>Esquire</em> magazine for more fun facts about Memorial Day and great race. 179 no The first Indy 500 race was in 1911 and won by American Ray Harroun, thanks in part to his fancy new piece of equipment: the rear-view mirror. Host Scott Simon checks in with trivia expert A.J. Jacobs of Esquire magazine for more fun facts about Memorial Day and great race.

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]]> Show Credits: Happy Mother's Day A special shout-out to the mothers of the <em>Weekend Edition</em> team. Sun, 10 May 2009 13:26:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103987047&ft=1&f=1065 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103987047&ft=1&f=1065 A special shout-out to the mothers of the <em>Weekend Edition</em> team. 91 no A special shout-out to the mothers of the Weekend Edition team.

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]]> How My Mother's Love Teaches Me In celebration of Mother's Day, writer and poet E. Ethelbert Miller reflects on the importance of mothers who have shaped our lives. Miller is director of the African-American Resources Center at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Sun, 10 May 2009 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103987044&ft=1&f=1065 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103987044&ft=1&f=1065 In celebration of Mother's Day, writer and poet E. Ethelbert Miller reflects on the importance of mothers who have shaped our lives. Miller is director of the African-American Resources Center at Howard University in Washington, D.C. 126 no In celebration of Mother's Day, writer and poet E. Ethelbert Miller reflects on the importance of mothers who have shaped our lives. Miller is director of the African-American Resources Center at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

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