New Year's Traditions, Bells Past and Present, Gateway to a New Life screenings and more
New Year’s Traditions From Around the World
As the clock strikes midnight, many believe the actions we take can shape the year ahead. From eating lucky foods to unique customs across the globe, discover how different cultures celebrate the arrival of the new year and invite prosperity and happiness. READ MORE
Celebrating St. Louis
As the years change, our commitment to supporting education and the arts in St. Louis remains unwavering. Discover how we shine a spotlight on the stories that matter most to our city.
Holiday Traditions
In this episode of History Spotlight, discover how Holiday traditions in St. Louis have evolved with the city’s changing culture, reflecting how celebrations adapt to shifting societal norms and influences.
New Year's at the Barnum Hotel
In this episode of History Spotlight, learn why the New Year’s menu at the St. Louis Barnum’s hotel was so special.
Let Them Ring: Bells Past and Present
Bells have quite a past. First used in 400 AD, today they are an essential part of our lives. We ring bells to celebrate, to mourn, and to connect.
Watch Spotlight every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Channel 11
This week on Spotlight: groundbreaking greenhouses that could revolutionize agriculture on Earth and in space, the story of the Mississippi River freezing, a local group aiding a nearly extinct wolf population, culinary knives as art, and the origins of The Brothers Lazaroff and their Hanukkah Hullabaloo.
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