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Pennsylvania's "official state meteorologist" Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Sunday morning, predicting six more weeks of winter.

Sunday's joyous occasion was the 138th prognostication in Punxsutawney, located in Jefferson County. The festivities kicked off at 6 a.m. in a cold 20 degrees, and Phil made his appearance to the eager crowd at 7:22 a.m. It included singing, dancing, live music and fireworks to amp up the crowd ahead of Phil's prediction. 

Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pa., spoke early on during the annual festivities at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., rebuffing People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals' (PETA) demands to replace the beloved animal with something vegan.

"There's some folks out there who said we should take this great tradition that stretches all the way back to the 1880s and get rid of Phil and replace him with a cake," Shapiro said in front of thousands of people. "If anybody comes for Phil, they're gonna have to go through me and all of you. Am I right?"

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Shapiro added that last year he declared Phil the "official state meteorologist" and that the groundhog is "never wrong about the weather." He teased making Groundhog Day an official state holiday.

The governor has been on-hand for every Groundhog Day ceremony in Punxsutawney since taking office in 2023.

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PETA President Ingrid Newkirk told the New York Post that Phil is denied the traditional lifestyle of a groundhog "for a tired old gimmick."

While Groundhog Day is considered a national holiday and has even been popularized in the classic 1993 Bill Murray film of the same name, the day — and Phil himself — hold a special place in many Pennsylvanians' hearts.

The annual weather prediction ceremony is hosted by the Groundhog Club Inner Circle, a group of local dignitaries who care for Punxsutawney Phil and help arrange special festivities. 

Even though Punxsutawney Phil's weather prediction is the one people gather to see, the groundhog's prediction is made ahead of the big moment by the group on Gobbler's Knob, a location very close to Punxsutawney, just around 65 miles away from Pittsburgh.

In addition to the large ceremony in western PA, throughout the rest of the Commonwealth, many historically Pennsylvania German communities are home to a "Grundsau Lodsch" or Groundhog Lodge. 

Fox News' Carles Creitz and Ashlyn Messier contributed to this report.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro hit back at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) on Friday, after the activist group sent a letter to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club promising to send them a vegan "weather reveal cake" if they agreed to stop pulling Punxsutawney Phil out of his burrow for his Feb. 2 prognostication.

"Come and take it," Shapiro tweeted in response to a New York Post story on PETA's demand.

Manuel Bonder, a spokesman for Shapiro, told Fox News Digital the governor stands by his comments and said he will again make the trip to Gobbler's Knob in Jefferson County on Sunday to witness Phil's 138th meteorological prediction.

Shapiro has been on-hand for every Groundhog Day ceremony in Punxsutawney since taking office in 2023.

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PETA President Ingrid Newkirk told the Post that Phil is denied the traditional lifestyle of a groundhog "for a tired old gimmick."

Visitors to Punxsutawney year-round can visit Phil and his "wife," Phyllis, at the borough library. On this reporter's last visit to the area, the rodents had recently become proud parents to a new baby groundhog, as well.

While Groundhog Day is considered a national holiday and has even been popularized in the classic 1993 Bill Murray film of the same name, the day — and Phil himself — hold a special place in many Pennsylvanians' hearts.

In addition to the large ceremony in western PA, throughout the rest of the Commonwealth, many historically Pennsylvania German communities are home to a "Grundsau Lodsch" or Groundhog Lodge. 

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Each lodge holds an annual banquet or "Versommling" in honor of their totem – Phil – with "Lodsch Nummer Ains an de Lechau" (Lodge #1 on the Lehigh River) in Allentown hosting theirs annually on the February 2 holiday itself since 1934.

Nineteen other lodges based around the state have held "Versommlinge" for decades, as well. 

However, three — "#2, Schibbach" in Montgomery County, "#3, Temple U." in Philadelphia County and "#5, Bind Bush" in Schuylkill County — have gone defunct in recent years as the Pennsylvania German language and culture see a decline in younger generations.

A March 2024 Versommling for "Lodge #18 an de Forelle Grick" (on Trout Creek) in Slatington featured local beer on tap, a traditional Pennsylvania German supper, stories and riddles from lodge elders told in the Pennsylvania German language, and, of course, representations of Phil himself.

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Until recently, it was the custom of groundhog lodges to forbid English-speaking in favor of "Pennsilfaanisch," lest the violator toss a nickel in a donation jar on their table.

Other states' groundhogs have been less lucky than Phil, as then-New York Mayor Bill de Blasio infamously dropped Staten Island Chuck during a 2014 ceremony in West New Brighton. Chuck later died from internal injuries after appearing to land on his head.

With the importance Groundhog Day and Phil himself hold to Pennsylvania past-and-present, Bonder said Shapiro will continue to defend the groundhog and his tradition, and will be on hand for future wintertime prognostications in Punxsutawney.

Expressing your love and admiration this Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to cost a fortune. With a little thought and creativity, you can find the perfect budget-friendly Valentine’s gift. And remember: when you’re trying to show how much you care, affordable gifts can be just as meaningful as lavish ones.

From traditional items like cologne and chocolates to couples cooking sets and games to spice up your date night, there’s no shortage of gifts under $50. Here are ten special finds to consider! 

Capture your favorite memories together in this beautiful leather photo album and scrapbook. It holds 160 photos and has space to jot down your memories about each. Perfect for that long-distance love you don’t get to see daily! You can also make a custom-designed photo collage with a light-up stand like this one at Amazon for under $20. It can be displayed on a nightstand or desk, and they will remember your thoughtfulness every time they look at it! 

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High-quality scented candles create a cozy and romantic atmosphere, foster a relaxing environment and simply make a home more inviting. Their versatility and charm make them a perfect gift choice, especially if it’s a new relationship when you’re looking for something a little less intimate. This Love Letters soy candle from Homesick at Amazon boasts 60 to 80 hours of clean burning time, with notes of rose, jasmine and peony. A 3-wick gnome adorned "Be Mine" candle is also a great choice, as is this Rosy Romance manifesting candle, which melts down to reveal crystals that are said to bring love and affection to the user’s life.

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Make date night special with a fun and creative activity you can do together. This paint-n-sip kit at Walmart has everything you need to paint together, including canvas, paint, brushes and the easels too! Don’t forget the wine (aka the sip) to go with it! A wine-tasting flight box from Sugarwish is the perfect complement. Or if you’re the type who likes to play games instead, this couples date night game can spice things up and add a little fun and humor to your evening!

A selection of artisanal chocolates from Godiva makes a classic yet indulgent gift. The 80-year-old gourmet chocolate brand is a safe bet for any chocolate lover in your life and this decadent set comes with 12 ganache-filled truffles in flavors like Creme Brulee, Strawberry Creme Tarte, Salted Caramel and Milk Chocolate Mousse. If their chocolate tastes are a bit less sophisticated, check out this Hershey gift assortment, which contains a whopping 5 lbs of mini favorites with 250 pieces in all! 

All baubles don’t have to be expensive or fine jewelry to impress. This stylish Kendra Scott bracelet makes a statement with its small heart and stretches to accommodate many wrist sizes. If you want something more personal, this engravable pendant necklace at Amazon allows you to personalize it with their name and birthstone for a special touch. It also comes in three different metal choices.

A succulent is a charming and low-maintenance gift. These plants symbolize enduring love and bring life to any space. They are even better when planted in this hilarious planter emblazoned with "Life Would Succ Without You." Don’t forget to pick up a succulent to go in it! You can also show how much your love has grown with this heart-shaped glass terrarium that can house succulents, air plants, cacti and more!

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A valet tray like this leather option at Amazon is a practical yet stylish gift for men who appreciate organization. It provides a designated spot for essentials like keys, wallets, watches, pocket knives and coins, keeping everything neatly in one place and tucked out of site. Or, if you prefer something simple, this small leather tray holds just the essentials. 

Cologne is a classic and useful gift that shows you’ve put thought into selecting a fragrance he’ll love and wear often. This Polo Blue is popular choice with a budget-friendly price tag. Or, he can try some different varieties and choose his own favorite with this travel set. For the ladies, an Estee Lauder Treasures gift set gives her lots of sweet-smelling options at under $40.

In today’s digital times, there’s nothing like a handwritten letter. With this Knock Knock set, you can write a series of love letters or notes expressing your feelings – and it makes it easy with prompts so you can just fill in the blanks. It’s an intimate gesture that’s sure to touch their heart! Or better yet – this set allows you to write and exchange sweet notes to each other!

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A couple that cooks together stays together, right? This clever cookbook has 100 recipes you and your partner can make together to inspire you for date nights in the kitchen. Try starting with a Japanese meal, made easy with this set with everything you need to make your own sushi! When you’re ready for some Italian, check out this pasta-making set. Top it off with everything you need to make French Tarts.

Jewelry is a classic Valentine’s Day gift for a reason: it’s luxurious, thoughtful and timeless. It can serve as a lasting symbol of your love and commitment.

Whether it's a sparkling diamond necklace, a pair of elegant earrings or a beautifully crafted pearl bracelet, Blue Nile has pieces on sale during their annual Valentine’s Day sale. Celebrate your love by gifting diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds and much more.

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Blue Nile’s garnet teardrop drop earrings add some elegance to any outfit. The stark red garnets add a pop of color and the teardrop style makes them great for any night out on the town.

Original price: $720

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to gift heart-shaped jewelry. A heart ring in 14k yellow gold is a unique piece that, thanks to the beautiful gold, will stand out.

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Does the woman in your life love pearls? Then this freshwater button pearl pendant will be cherished for years to come. A pearl is suspended on a 14k white gold chain and surrounded by a halo of diamonds for a sophisticated look.

Original price: $310

Gift a pair of oval amethyst line drop earrings this Valentine’s Day. They’re an elegant yet affordable choice. If amethyst isn’t the stone you’d choose, you can switch out the stone for a beautiful black onyx or a luxurious blue topaz.

Original price: $510

These blue and white topaz eternity hoop earrings are refined enough to be worn out to a fancy restaurant, but classic enough to be worn with everyday outfits as well. For an added price, you can switch out the blue topaz for onyx.

Original price: $400

A nice set of pearls is a gift many women would love to show off. A freshwater cultured pear bracelet is an ideal gift to add to her pearl collection. They’re strung on your choice of 14k white or yellow gold.

Original price: $880

Whether you’re planning a proposal or just want a beautiful ring to gift your spouse, this petite twist diamond eternity ring is the perfect choice. A string of diamonds is intertwined with a band of bright rose gold, making this ring easy to wear while still being extravagant.

Original price: $3,180

Blue Nile’s pear-shaped emerald diamond pendant pairs elegant diamonds with a pop of color from the bright green emerald to create a gorgeous necklace any woman will love. It’s all hung on a white gold chain, and you can switch out the stone for a ruby or sapphire if you’d like.

Original price: $1,590

The luna sapphire and diamond ring from Blue Nile is a timeless ring with a modern look. Around the band, diamonds and deep blue sapphires alternate to create a one-of-a-kind ring.

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Go simple but still make a statement with the bezel diamond pendant. The small, round diamond is hung on a 14k white gold chain that can be switched out for yellow gold or platinum.

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A pair of diamond stud earrings is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. You can choose the carat size you want, ranging from 0.25 to 2 carats. These diamond earrings are stylish enough to be worn out on the town or just to work each day.

Character. I have thought about that word much lately, especially since Monday was the day we observed Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday. It was also the day of President Donald Trump’s inauguration. Hardly a day goes by when someone doesn’t quote to me King’s perhaps most famous words about not judging a man by the color of his skin but by the content of his character. However, do we truly practice seeing character these days?

I say practice because it is a skill. It takes no skill to claim an identity of immutable characteristics. All one has to do is step into the politics of that particular identity and speak in its pre-approved clichés. It also takes no skill to make snap judgments based off someone’s immutable characteristics. This requires nothing less than ignoring the individuality of the person before you and sticking them with every stereotype that comes with that particular identity.

Too often we see this kind of behavior in the cesspool of social media and from our so-called thought leaders who sit behind podcast microphones stirring up outrage to line their pockets with click-bait money. The irony is that many of them tell us to see character and yet they practice the opposite.

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Seeing one’s character doesn’t make money.

Even I have been asked by others to see color first and foremost. When I was on the rooftop raising funds for my community center, we heard about how a white neighborhood in North Chicago had to hire security guards after the George Floyd protests because violence was going on. 

As we prepared to record that story for Fox, several people came up to me and stressed that we should make it about white people finally getting a taste of the violence that plagued our neighborhood. I resisted outright. This was not racial for me. This was about the downward spiral that the values of our city were going down into. I left race out of it and produced what I believed to be a far better and insightful story.

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It takes discipline to resist the temptation of identity politics and to dig deeper down into the character of the person or even the character of society at a given moment. When one does, one often arrives at a deeper and more profound meaning that is closer to the truth. This shouldn’t be surprising because, after all, character is human truth.

We live in the United States of America and that should mean something. If there is anything I learned from King and his long struggle for civil rights it was the lesson of striving to be a man, an individual. Those foot soldiers of his often carried signs proclaiming, "I am a Man." That was the very essence of our struggle and what was denied to us under centuries of brutal oppression.

Today I am in the middle of building a $45 million community center where our focus and the foundation of everything we do will be character. My neighborhood may be mostly Black but we are raising men and women of character and it is my hope that they will become so successful that their names mean something to you one day.

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Western North Carolina families left without homes after Hurricane Helene swept through the Appalachian Mountain region last year received some devastating news earlier this month — their temporary FEMA housing assistance could soon come to an end, leaving them with nowhere to turn as temperatures dip below freezing. 

The agency began notifying some families checked into hotel or motel rooms that they are no longer eligible for the Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program due to one of the following reasons: an inspection indicated their home is habitable, they declined an inspection or FEMA has been unable to contact them to update their housing needs.

The deadline, initially Friday, now sits on Jan. 14. FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell says those who receive the notification who are still in need of housing are still eligible, but they need to contact the agency.

"There's a number of reasons why somebody might have received that notification," Criswell explained Sunday. 

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"What we do is we call everybody. We call them every two weeks to check in on where they're at, what their status is, and is their home able to be occupied again, but one of the biggest things is when we call them, if we don't hear from them, the only thing we can do is assume that they've been back in their home. One of the things I want to make sure, if somebody has received that notification, but they haven't talked to somebody at FEMA and their situation is still in need, they are still eligible. We just need them to get in touch with us so we can talk to them. Everybody's going to have a unique circumstance. Everybody's going to have a unique situation," she added. 

"We need to work with them all individually to make sure we're getting them the right resources so they can continue to stay in a safe place until their home is either rebuilt or it's accessible."

North Carolina residents still needing assistance can contact 1-800-621-FEMA or visit a disaster recovery center to speak to someone face-to-face. 

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Already strained by the crisis left in Helene's wake, FEMA must now also address the needs of families displaced by southern California wildfires, which continue to burn after creating billions of dollars worth of damage. 

Criswell told Fox News' Shannon Bream that California residents needing assistance should register at disasterassistance.gov and contact their personal insurance company to see what they will cover. 

"But more importantly, [what they will] not cover so they can be eligible for different programs within our system," she added.

Fox News' Audrey Conklin and Brooke Singman contributed to this report. 

The focus on President-elect Donald Trump's vow to pardon Jan. 6 protesters is sharpening, with his return to the White House just eight days away. 

Vice President-elect JD Vance — who, like Trump, has been critical of a justice system allegedly weaponized against the protesters — laid out how their offenses might be weighed when considering the pardons.

"If you protested peacefully on January 6th, and you've had Merrick Garland's Department of Justice treat you like a gang member, you should be pardoned," Vance told Fox News' Shannon Bream during an exclusive one-on-one interview that aired Sunday. 

"If you committed violence on that day, obviously you shouldn't be pardoned, and there's a little bit of a gray area there, but we're very much committed to seeing the equal administration of law. And there are a lot of people, we think, in the wake of January the 6th who were prosecuted unfairly. We need to rectify that."

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Trump previously pledged to pardon Jan. 6 protesters on day one of his incoming administration, telling NBC's Kristen Welker last month that people on the Jan. 6 committee in Congress belonged in jail instead.

"I’m going to look at everything. We’ll look at individual cases," Trump told Welker as he spelled out his plans. "But I’m going to be acting very quickly."

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The incoming administration faces a slew of challenges ranging from the border crisis to hostages in the Middle East to domestic disaster relief once all members are sworn in.

Relentless wildfires tearing through southern California are but one of the issues Trump's administration will have to address. With a rift growing between Trump and state Democratic officials, the intended path forward seems unclear.

"President Trump is committed to doing a better job when it comes to disaster relief. That's true for the hurricane victims and flood victims in North Carolina. It's true for the fire victims in California. We just have to do a better job. We need competent, good governance," Vance said. 

"That doesn't mean you can't criticize the governor of California for, I think, some very bad decisions over a very long period of time. Some of these reservoirs have been dry for 15, 20 years. The fire hydrants are being reported as going dry while the firefighters are trying to put out these fires. There is a serious lack of competent governance in California, and I think it's part of the reason why these fires have gotten so bad. We need to do a better job at both the state and federal level."

Newsom's press office, meanwhile, addressed Trump's previous remarks that criticized the governor for allegedly mismanaging the water supply, with an X post, stating, "LADWP said that because of the high water demand, pump stations at lower elevations did not have enough pressure refill tanks at higher elevations, and the ongoing fire hampered the ability of crews to access the pumps."

It added, "Broadly speaking, there is no water shortage in Southern California right now, despite Trump's claims that he would open some imaginary spigot."

Fox News' Hanna Panreck and Gabriel Hays contributed to this report.

New Year's Eve is associated with celebrations of all kinds, including fancy dinners featuring champagne and caviar. 

Yet many New Year's Eve traditions are actually centered on simple, tasty foods that are said to bring luck for the New Year ahead — and are more accessible to most of us. 

Here are three New Year's Eve food traditions from around the world that people swear will bring them luck. 

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Will any of these make your party menu this year? 

In the Southern part of the United States, black-eyed peas are a staple of New Year's Eve cuisine for many Americans. 

Black-eyed peas are said to "bring in the New Year with hope, prosperity and good fortune," Bobby Ford, owner of Bobby Q's Jus Like Mama's, told Fox News Digital. 

Bobby Q's Jus Like Mama's is a soul food restaurant on Long Island.

"These peas are also seen as a symbol of spiritual abundance — and with their nutritional value, as a way to promote health and well-being for the year ahead," he said. 

Black-eyed peas, native to West Africa, were brought to the United States by enslaved Africans, said Ford. 

Legend has it that women hid the peas in their hair. 

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"This act ensured they could grow familiar food in a new land, preserving a piece of their culture and sustenance," he said. 

The tradition of eating black-eyed peas on New Year's Eve began during the Civil War, said Ford. 

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"Over time, it became a New Year's custom, symbolizing hope and the promise of future prosperity," he said. 

The tradition of eating 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve began in Spain in the 19th century. It spread throughout other Spanish-speaking countries, says the website Food Republic. 

In recent years, videos about the custom have gone viral on TikTok, with a video that was shared in 2023 by Kroger, the grocery store chain, receiving over 6 million views. 

"Did you know eating 12 grapes on the New Year brings you good luck?" asked Kroger's TikTok. 

The TikTok video went on to note that "as the clock strikes midnight, you eat them one at a time with each chime. If you can finish them before the chime ends, you will have good luck throughout the year." 

Some cultures attach different meanings to consuming the grapes, noted Food Republic.

In Peru, a person who eats 12 grapes under a table is said to be lucky in love for the coming year, said the same website. 

In a TikTok published on Dec. 22, 2022, user @helengmorales posted a video of herself eating grapes under a table at midnight, followed by pictures of her with her fiancé. 

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"My family made fun of me for believing, but look who has the ring now," she wrote. 

Throughout Asia, it is common to eat noodles on birthdays and other holidays as a way to signify hope for a long life. 

In Japan, this comes in the form of the dish Toshikoshi soba, which is eaten on New Year's Eve. 

The name translates to "year-crossing noodle," said Just One Cookbook, a Japanese website.

As in "many cultures, New Year in Japan is about beginning with a fresh, clean slate," said Namiko Chen, the website's author. 

"That’s the essence of toshikoshi soba — a hot buckwheat noodle soup that is healthy and easy to make, and full of symbolism."

Toshikoshi soba "is usually served in its simplest form — buckwheat soba noodles in a hot dashi broth garnished with only finely chopped scallions," she said. Many people, however, choose to add additional ingredients for taste.

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Japanese people have been eating soba noodles on New Year's Eve for nearly seven centuries, said Chen, while the tradition really took hold around the 17th century. 

The noodles are made out of buckwheat, considered a symbol of strength, resilience and fortune. 

"With the hope of good fortune in each bowl, it’s easy to imagine the custom being adopted quickly from family to family, slurping in the symbolism of soba noodles," she said. 

Jimmy Carter served as the 39th President of the United States.

Known for his Christian faith, Carter lived a life of service that left a forever mark on United States history.

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If you’re throwing a New Year’s Eve party this year, be prepared to host the party of the new year with the right party supplies. From 2025 glasses to balloons, table covers, napkins and more, these party supplies can liven up your party and get your guests excited about the new year.

To enhance the festive atmosphere, use balloons to create a stunning entrance arch or a vibrant centerpiece for your table. Incorporate the 2025 glasses as both a fun accessory and a decorative element by placing them around the room or using them as part of a table setting. By thoughtfully arranging these simple items, you can transform your venue into a lively and welcoming environment that sets the perfect tone for ringing in the new year.

You can get all the party supplies you need in this New Year's Eve party supply bundle. It includes 2025 balloons, a hanging sign, 2025 glasses and a variety of other gold, black and white balloons you can put around the house.

You can get all your party decor on Amazon, and get it shipped to your door in 24 hours if you're an Amazon Prime member. You can join or start a 30-day free trial to start your shopping today.

Serve all your festive foods and desserts on New Year’s themed plates when you get this Happy New Year table supplies pack. You get a banner, a tablecloth and 16 nine- and seven-inch plates, cups, utensils and napkins.

Every New Year's Eve party needs glasses with the new year on them. This pack of 2025 glasses has a variety of different glasses styles, so partygoers can choose ones that match their style. You get 10 different glasses in each pack.

Champagne is a staple of any good New Year’s Eve party, but if you don’t have multiple champagne glasses lying around, plastic ones will work, too. This six-pack of plastic champagne flutes have gold glitter to add to the festivities. Plus, they’re recyclable when the party’s over.

Star crackers help you celebrate the new year with a bang. When the clock strikes midnight, grab one of these eight crackers and pop it to show your excitement for the start of 2025. Inside is a mix of black and gold confetti.

A pack of funny napkins keeps your house clean and adds some fun to the party. This set of napkins features the hilarious saying "Let’s get this party started because I would love to be in bed by 11." For the early birds that choose to have an earlier party, these napkins really get the sentiment across.

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Turn the party up a notch by creating the perfect mood lighting. This small sound-activated party light won’t take up a ton of space, but it can transform your home into party central. The light has three sound-activated modes and seven lighting modes, so you can customize the lights to your liking.

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Glow lights are a fun addition to any party. You can get a pack of 222 glow in the dark party supplies. You’ll get glow in the dark glasses, bracelets and necklaces all in different neon colors. Pass them out at the party and turn the lights down and all your guests can dance, mingle and have a great time.

Nothing beats the childhood joy of seeing a choo-choo train display during the holiday season. 

Especially when that includes boarding a Christmastime caboose brimming with holiday decor, smelling hot cocoa wafting through the cars, and enjoying plenty of picturesque views. 

Here's a roundup of some of the best holiday train rides and model train displays in the U.S. for this season of celebration.

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Set your sights on your favorites — and add them to your wish list for a holiday memory for the books. 

Here are eight to catch while you can (some run well into January). It's always best to check dates and ticket prices on each location's website ahead of time.

Have a very Tweetsie Christmas in Western North Carolina at Tweetsie, a Wild West-inspired holiday railroad experience. 

Up in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, you’ll ride a train behind a real-deal 1866 steam locomotive decorated with twinkling lights. 

Round that out with Christmas carolers, live holiday performances and the chance to meet Santa in the Gingerbread House back at the home base, and you’ve got the makings of a great holiday memory. 

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The Tweetsie Railroad grounds also boast four classic amusement rides, including the holiday-themed Little Drummer Boy Tea Cup, and there’s a fire pit where you can enjoy s’mores and hot cocoa and restaurants if you need to sit on solid ground for a while. Learn more at tweetsie.com.

For an unforgettable toy train show, head to Indy, where you can scope out The Eiteljorg Museum's Jingle Rails. The model train display sprawls across some 1,200 square feet with 25 model trains wending their way through landscapes as diverse as the White House, the Indianapolis skyline and the Grand Canyon. 

Fun fact: All the 30-plus locations featured in the display are handcrafted from natural materials and adorned with holiday lights to up the yuletide quotient. 

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While here, guests can also enjoy the new winter market where local artists peddle everything from artwork to candles. Learn more at eiteljorg.org/exhibitions.

All aboard to climb up Mount Washington on the Cog Railway for a cuppa hot cocoa with Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

This winter, Cog Railway trains terminate at the alpine meadow marvel that is Waumbek Station. With an elevation of some 4,000 feet, the venue boasts panoramas of the southern Presidential mountain range to the Canadian border. 

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Travelers can enjoy a 25-minute pit stop to savor that aforementioned hot chocolate, get cozy in warming huts or stand beside a crackling fire pit. Learn more at brettonwoodsvacations.com.

Throw yourself into a Hallmark movie scene on a vintage train ride that traverses West Virginia’s rolling hills while channeling some North Pole merriment. 

Voyagers will be treated to a 75-minute ride complete with caroling, "The Nutcracker" character dance performances, and "Yes, West Virginia, There is a Santa Claus" story time. 

All of this and more can be washed down with Mrs. Claus’s milk and cookies. A scenic caboose final approach showcases glowing Christmas lights, dancing elves and a Santa cameo. 

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Back at the Christmas Event Barn after the trip, kids can enjoy a petting farm, crafts, photo opps, s’mores roasting and more. 

P.S. A first class ticket will have you hopping aboard a handsomely restored vintage 1940s-1950s dining car with lounge-style seating. Learn more at potomaceagle.com.

In the otherworldly vistas of the American Southwest, holiday splendor is chugging along on the Grand Canyon Railway, which morphs into the wintertime classic, The Polar Express. 

For 90 minutes, you’ll zigzag through landscapes as Chris Van Allsburg’s eponymous children’s book is read. 

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Music, Santa visits, hot chocolate and chocolate chip cookies sweeten the deal on this excursion. Learn more at thetrain.com.

Known for its wine-tasting locomotive excursions in Napa Valley, the Napa Valley Wine Train during the holiday season hosts the Santa Train Jolly Journeys, much to the delight of kids — and kids at heart. 

Once you’ve boarded, expert carolers, cookies and cocoa, and Santa visits — plus printed and digital photo opps at four spots along the way. 

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Food-wise, choose desserts at Santa’s Cookie car or a full holiday dinner on an antique Pullman dining car dubbed the Gourmet Holiday Express. 

Don’t forget to soak up the stunning views from the Very Merry Vista dome observation cart before your time on this special train ride concludes. Learn more at winetrain.com. 

For another fabulous toy train show, check this out.

Now in its 37th year of operation, this highly detailed display has about 600 trains, a slew of famous landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Grand Central Station and the Dallas Skyline — plus a new display made entirely from LEGO bricks, all across 1,600 feet of track. 

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Bonus: Visitors can leave the exhibit knowing their admission fees benefit Ronald McDonald House of Dallas, which helps families with ill or injured children. Learn more at trainsatnorthpark.org.

A third holiday train show not to be missed is the impressive setup at the U.S. Botanic Garden in our nation’s capital city.

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Here, get excited about an outdoor model train extravaganza where the miniature cabooses circulate through — fittingly for the setting — pollinators and their plants. 

Throughout the show, which is made from plant parts, you’ll see oversized models of our country’s native flowers like milkweed, an orchid bee pollinating a vanilla orchid flower, a chocolate midge pollinating a cacao flower and much more. 

FYI: As with many museums in D.C., the U.S. Botanic Garden is free of charge. Learn more at usbg.gov/holiday.  

During the Christmas season, many Mexican American families enjoy one particular dish: tamales. 

But how did this come to be? Why is this food, readily available all year, set aside for Christmas? 

The answer, multiple chefs told Fox News Digital, is somewhat complex.

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"Tamales have been a cherished part of Christmas celebrations for generations because they represent so much more than just a meal – they're about family, tradition and community," chef Richard Sandoval told Fox News Digital. 

Born and raised in Mexico City, Sandoval owns Denver-based Richard Sandoval Hospitality, which operates more than 60 restaurants around the world. 

Tamales, he said, are "labor-intensive" and are "often bringing families together in what's known as a 'tamalada,' where multiple generations gather to prepare and assemble them by hand." 

This, Sandoval said, "is a beautiful way to honor heritage, share stories and create memories during the holiday season." 

"The tamale itself, wrapped like a little gift in its corn husk, symbolizes the warmth and generosity of this festive time of year," he said. 

Tamales, said chef Pati Jinich of Washington, D.C., are both "everyday food" and "celebratory food." 

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Jinich is a chef, cookbook author and the host of "Pati's Mexican Table" and "La Frontera" on PBS. 

"This is especially true during the holidays because we consider them to be delicious edible gifts," she said. 

One way to take some of the work out of making tamales, without sacrificing flavor, is to make them into a casserole, she said. 

"It is a tradition that my mother-in-law has passed down to me, since she has done this every single December. We have gone down to Valle de Bravo, Mexico, with them," she told Fox News Digital. 

This casserole, which features "layers of seasoned masa, a delicious filling, cream and cheese," can be prepped in advance and baked just before eating, she said. 

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"It is also fantastic to bring along for a potluck," Jinich said. 

While she prefers chicken in salsa verde for this dish, "you can do any other tamal filling you like." 

Here's her recipe.

Vegetable oil (to grease the baking dish)

1 batch corn dough or masa

1 batch salsa verde

2 cups shredded cooked chicken

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1½ cups Mexican crema or Latin-style cream, crème fraiche or sour cream

2½ cups (about 10 oz.) grated Oaxaca cheese mozzarella or Monterey Jack

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

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2. Grease a large baking dish with oil. Spread half of the tamal dough or masa in a single layer over the bottom of the baking dish. 

3. Set aside ¾ cup of salsa verde and combine the rest with the shredded chicken.

4. Spread the chicken and salsa verde mix on top of the masa. Cover with the rest of the masa in a second layer.

5. Cover with aluminum foil and place in the oven for an hour.

6. Remove from the oven. Carefully remove the aluminum foil and spread on the remaining ¾ cup of salsa verde. Top with the cream and cheese. 

7. Place back in the oven, uncovered, for 10 more minutes, or until the cheese completely melts and begins to brown along the edges. Serve hot, cut into squares.

This recipe is owned by chef Pati Jinich and was shared with Fox News Digital.