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Let’s get it started: Why black-eyed peas are a staple of New Year’s Day

By Mary Staes | December 20, 2018

Every year, ya mama n’em would always tell you to make sure you got in your black-eyed peas and cabbage for good luck and money. But how did the tradition come about?

Need an escape on Christmas Day? Here’s what’s open

By Matt Haines | December 20, 2018

Whether you’re looking to escape familial craziness, want a change-of-pace activity for the whole clan or find yourself many miles from relatives this Christmas, there’s tons of fun stuff to do.

🎄 ‘Twas the weekend before Christmas

By Clint Durrett | December 20, 2018

‘Twas the weekend before Christmas and all through the city…

Fill the U-Haul with toys! Mannie Fresh, We Dat’s, Peaches Records team up to bring Christmas cheer

By Mary Staes | December 19, 2018

We Dat’s Chicken & Shrimp, Peaches Records, Studio Be, NOLA Lapel Pins and Mannie Fresh are teaming up to give a little more this Christmas.

Bougier than brunch: Réveillon Dinner at The Country Club

By Alisha Reed | December 18, 2018

Pinkies up! Grab your fur and sashay over to this Bywater gem for a prix fixe Reveillon dinner.

How New Orleans’ ‘Queen of Rare Groove’ DJ Soul Sister gives back with vinyl

By Mary Staes | December 17, 2018

In an age when disc jockeys tote their musical choices on a MacBook for their sets, Soul Sister spins 100 percent from vinyl records.

Get Brunchfaced: Wait, Juan’s Flying Burrito has brunch?!

By Angelique Dyer | December 17, 2018

Yes, Juan’s Flying Burrito has brunch, and it’s muy delicioso.

Supa Toy Giveaway: Media moguls break Guinness World Record at huge toy giveaway

By Mary Staes | December 17, 2018

Social media moguls Jessica Dupart and Raynell Steward broke a world record Sunday, beating out Hong Kong for the biggest toy giveaway in the world.

Up on the bartop, click click click! Holiday bar parties to get you in a jolly mood

By Matt Haines | December 14, 2018

Lucky for you, it’s hard to find a single night in which at least one of this city’s awesome neighborhood bars isn’t throwing a holiday party.

Turn your ‘humbug’ into ‘ho-ho-ho’ with these holiday plays in New Orleans

By Matt Haines | December 14, 2018

An adult, R-rated Christmas Carol could get you in the (expletive) spirit … or on the naughty list.