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Barely three months after marking VJ Day and the end of World War II with a raucous celebration in a driving August rain, Lima settled in for a quiet Thanksgiving in 1945.

PHILADELPHIA — Abdullah Amarkhail left everything behind in his home country of Afghanistan — his family, his friends, his career.

Thanksgiving travelers getting ready for another round of holiday flights may find themselves wondering: can you stow any part of the upcoming feast into a suitcase?

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Life can be broken up into many seasons. There’s childhood, teenage years, college, 20s, 30s, 40s etc. Sometimes, they can be broken down even further – the first part of our 20s, losing a loved one, or having a baby – all different seasons.

Q: My just-turned-4-year-old repeats things he has heard or has said before. For example, even though my brother’s family moved away nearly two years ago, whenever we drive by their old house he will say, “There’s Uncle Frank’s house!” He also asks questions when he knows the answers. For example, if I’m wearing a green dress, and even though he knows his colors, he will ask, “Is your dress green, Mommy?” Lately, when he asks a question of this sort, I ask him, “What do you think?” I want him to answer his own question, but he immediately becomes quiet. He’s obviously bright, but I’m beginning to think there may be something wrong. In any case, this habit of his has become very irritating. What do you think?

When you’re living in March and planning for October, it seems you have lots of time - in fact an entire summer - to plan your itinerary. It’s crazy how quickly a summer flies by!

Is it too early to think about leftover turkey? How about a different kind of turkey sandwich: a quesadilla? It’s a turkey-and-cheese-filled tortilla. They’re pan-fried and served with coleslaw. You can make them with leftover turkey or chicken, or buy roasted turkey breast at the supermarket deli. In fact, you can use this recipe for any type of leftover roasted or deli-bought meats.

Last year, Black Friday sales totaled over $8 billion. But what if you could get the perfect gifts while saving a little money? After all, no one wants to start the new year stressed over holiday spending.

The holidays are all about spending time with the people we care about. For those looking to level up their Christmas celebrations this year, there are a number of exciting holiday vacation packages available right now.