Holiday Mental Health, Celebrating Chanukah, and Dark Sky Missouri
Celebrating Chanukah
Tonight is the fifth night of Chanukah, the Jewish wintertime “festival of lights.” In this video we explore the origins and modern customs of this eight day long celebration, including the nightly menorah lighting, special prayers, and delicious food.
STL Baby Tooth Survey
In this edition of HistorySpotlight Public Historian Andrew Wanko discusses the St. Louis Baby Tooth Survey and what it revealed about nuclear energy and public health.
Dark Sky Missouri
Why can't we see stars in the city? What is light pollution? How does it affect wildlife? And what can individuals do to help? All of these questions are answered in this video.
St. Nicholas Day
Discover the origins of Santa Clause in this article by Kerry Marks! Jolly Old St. Nick was a bishop that lived in the 300s AD, and his acts are the basis for the legendary gift-giver recognized around the world today.
Mental Health
The holidays can be a stressful time, leading to physical illness, depression, anxiety, and substance misuse. In this video the regional director of Mercy’s Outpatient Behavioral Health gives tips for managing holiday stress.
A Very St. Louis Holiday
HEC Media and 5 On Your Side have partnered to present special local holiday music and stories this Christmas! You can see it on Channel 5 at noon, 1pm, and 2pm on Christmas Eve and 4am, 5am, and 6am on Christmas Day.
Watch Spotlight every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Channel 11
In this week's episode, how Arch Grants is looking to grow the St. Louis business community, the first presidential flight and its connection to St. Louis, Saint Louis University researchers enroll youth football coaches in injury prevention study, UMSL's Succeed program celebrates 10 years of helping students with learning disabilities gain independence, real props from the "Doctor Who" TV show on display at the Saint Louis Science Center, the history and tradition of Chanukah explained, and how local brothers bring the celebration of Hanukkah to the community through music.
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