a group of children sitting in front of a christmas tree

KIDS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS: XMAS EDITION – ANNUAL HOLIDAY MAGAZINE

Ah, kids. Without their cherubic faces that light up at the thought of Santa coming to their house and leaving a pile of presents under the tree,...
a christmas display with a charlie brown christmas tree

WHAT’S THE STORY WITH THE CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS TREE? – ANNUAL HOLIDAY MAGAZINE

“What’s the story with the Charlie Brown Christmas tree? Why is it a thing?” I spun at the question and looked with disbelief at the friend who had...
a bread bowl filled with spinach and cheese

HOLIDAY RECIPES: ‘TIS THE SEASON FOR SNACKING – ANNUAL HOLIDAY MAGAZINE

The holiday’s are here,  let the house parties and celebrating commence. We all have a few favorite snacks that we look forward to each season. Below you’ll find a...
a man standing over a table with a plate of food

COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR THOSE IN NEED THIS HOLIDAY SEASON – ANNUAL HOLIDAY MAGAZINE

The holidays can be an overwhelming time for us all. If you are feeling uncertain or alone, please know that you aren’t. Keys Weekly has compiled a list of community resources to help...
a santa clause riding in the back of a blue truck

A HISTORY OF KEY WEST’S LIGHTED HOLIDAY PARADES – ANNUAL HOLIDAY MAGAZINE

The first Key West Christmas Truck Parade began with an insult. Someone pulled up at the bocce courts with a wreath hanging over their truck’s radiator, and...
a group of dogs wearing reindeer hats

PROTECT YOUR PETS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON – ANNUAL HOLIDAY MAGAZINE

While the holidays are full of joy for most, they can present uncommon and unexpected hazards for our furry family members. Keys Weekly caught up with Dr....
a couple of people that are holding a paper lantern

A LOOK BACK AT FESTIVALS THAT LIT UP NIGHTTIME SKIES AROUND THE WORLD...

Celebrations and festivals around the world are lighting up the nighttime skies this time of year. Oil lamps brightened the night in India to symbolize the light...
a white boat is in the water near a bridge

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH FRED THE TREE – ANNUAL HOLIDAY MAGAZINE

If you’re a Keys local, you know a trip across the Seven Mile Bridge isn’t complete without acknowledging and offering a greeting to Fred, the tree that...

WEEKLY HUMOR: THE WOKE ELITE TURN ON SANTA CLAUSE – ANNUAL HOLIDAY MAGAZINE

In today’s time of heightened sensitivities and unprecedented wokeness, the staff at the Keys Weekly uncovered how the woke elite regards the magic of the winter holidays...

THE RELUCTANT ELF: HOW TO ‘HOLIDAY’ WHEN YOU’RE JUST NOT IN THE MOOD –...

When the last pumpkin has decomposed and the last Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich has been devoured, we’re officially in the thick of the holiday season. Those who are...