A recent poll conducted by the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health revealed that many parents use Santa Claus and the threat of no gifts to encourage better behavior in their young children. However, pediatrician Dr. Susan Woolford warns that empty threats and bribes are not effective long-term […]
A website analyzed a bunch of Google search data to determine which states have the most “Christmas Spirit.” They didn’t really explain it . . . other than that it’s based on the percentage of festive, Christmassy searches per user. In the end, the state with the most Christmas Spirit is . . . Utah. […]
A new survey found 77% of parents feel pressure to make the holidays even better than last year, and expect to stay up past midnight five times this month to make it all happen the way they want. The poll also found kids ask a LOT of questions this time of year. And you can […]
Kelly Clarkson paid tribute to Taylor Swift on her talk show by performing a cover of Swift’s song “Lavender Haze” during her Kellyoke segment. The song, featured on Swift’s album “Midnights,” peaked at No. 2 on the Hot 100 chart. Swift explained that the phrase “lavender haze” was inspired by the 1950s concept of being […]
Charlotte has a plethora of events happening in and around town for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC will have their annual Holiday Tree Lighting Festival on Tuesday November 26th from 6p-8pm. https://www.bankofamericastadium.com/treelighting The 78th annual Novant Health Thanksgiving Parade will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 27, in Uptown at 5:45pm. https://www.novanthealththanksgivingparade.com/ […]
A survey of 2,000 Americans asked about their top gifting traditions. TOP 10 GIFTING TRADITIONS 1. Opening one present on Christmas Eve 45% 2. […]
Awww..Memories! What was the top holiday toy from the year you were born? How much did it cost? Here are a few years… 1920 Raggedy Anne doll, 1930 Mickey Mouse doll 1940 Red Ryder BB Gun 1950 Magic 8 Ball 1960 Etch A Sketch 1970 Nerf Ball 1980 Rubik’s Cube 1985 Teddy Ruxpin 1990 Teenage […]
When did you hang your Christmas lights? 4,000 people were asked when they usually do it, and when people SHOULD start decorating. This past weekend was a popular answer for both. 23% said they normally put them up in the first week of December. And most people agree it’s appropriate once December hits. Only 15% […]
Another episode of the Matt and Ramona Off Air Podcast dropped. So, get ready to laugh. The episodes are 12-15 minutes of ridiculous Matt & Ramona that you did not hear on air. In this episode, you will be surprised to hear what Matt would find under his Christmas tree when he was a kid. […]
‘Tis the season for bright lights, holiday decor – and sky-high electric bills. So how much is that holiday light display costing you this month? It comes down to which type of lights you use – LED or incandescent. Assuming the lights are on for six hours a day over 30 days, a string of […]
In this episode of the Matt and Ramona Off Air Podcast, we discuss Ramona’s “real dad’s” experience in the Belmont parade. Ramona calls Charlotte WCNC TV personality, Larry Sprinkle, her “real dad”. The car Larry was riding in during the Belmont Christmas parade burst into flames. He and the driver are okay. Listen to how […]
A new survey measured the time spent behind the scenes, and found that, on average, people spend 34 HOURS of their lives untangling holiday lights
