Topic: holiday

We Resolve for 2025 …
As the New Year approaches, Philadelphians we’ve honored share their inspiring plans for the coming year. These are resolutions you can count on
By Lauren McCutcheon
Things to Do on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Philadelphia
From fireworks to nice dinners to hangover-curing brunches the next day—here are all the best ways to celebrate New Year's Eve in Philly this year.
By Lauren McCutcheon
This Kwanzaa, Define Thyself
The seven principles of the seven-day celebration, which starts today, are good guides for how to live all year round. A Citizen contributor and WURD host reflects on the ideal that means the most to him
By James Peterson
Moments Philadelphia Made Us Proud in 2024
Look at you, Philly! You got through the year — and it wasn’t all bad. In fact, some of it was downright … spectacular. Let’s review.
By Malcolm Burnley, Lauren McCutcheon, and Courtney DuChene
50+ Gifts To Give Joy and Do Good
The Citizen’s annual guide to gifts for the people — and the city — you love. (Suck it, Amazon. We’re shopping local!)
By Jessica Blatt Press and Maggie Press
The Specialest Philly Specials Record Ever?
Can the Philly Specials’ third holiday record — featuring Stevie Nicks and Mt. Joy — sway a Christmas music grinch? A song-by-song review
By Olivia Kram
15+ Ways to Help Others this Thanksgiving
Before and after you hunker down for the big meal, take time to make the holiday more special for your fellow Philadelphians.
By Ethan Young
How Special is A Philly Special Christmas Special?
The Citizen’s music reviewer (OK, social media manager), strongly dislikes Christmas music — yet strongly loves the Eagles. Here, she reviews Kelce and co.’s latest holiday album — all of it
By Olivia Kram
Giving Thanks, Despite Everything
Why gratitude and gratefulness — beyond the “hegemonic holiday colonialism” — matters more than ever
By James Peterson
Philly’s Ultimate 2022 Do Good, Feel Good, Give Good Gift Guide
This Philadelphia holiday gift guide checks all of the boxes.
By Jessica Blatt Press and Maggie Press