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Fireworks explode against the Downtown skyline during Light Up Night festivities heralding the start of Western Pennsylvania's holiday season. This year's kickoff is set for tonight, Nov. 20.

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Seeking Your Help: Attention, Black Friday shoppers
Going to be out on Black Friday? The PG is looking for your on-the-ground experiences. (Today)
City police offer tips to thwart thieves
City police have this advice for shoppers who want to keep their holiday purchases: put your junk in the trunk. (Today)
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As the top holiday present, gift cards are getting more consumer-friendly
Shoppers are expected to shell out some $25 billion for gift cards this holiday season, making the little pieces of plastic cash the No. 1 present for the sixth year in a row. (Today)
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The Christmas tree in PPG Plaza is seen during the annual light up night in Pittsburgh, Nov. 21, 2003.
Construction doesn't dim Light Up Night
Downtown construction will detour -- but not dim -- festivities Friday at the 49th annual Light Up Night, the traditional kickoff to Pittsburgh's holiday season. (Yesterday)
The Christmas tree in PPG Plaza
Holiday Cheer: List of holiday-themed activities
Looking for Christmas spirit? It's all around us. Here is the big holiday list with Light Up Nights, "Nutcrackers," concerts, plays and more. (Yesterday)
Winter Festival of Lights at Oglebay Resort
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More Thanksgiving
The Post-Gazette food section has done a lot of great Thanksgiving stories over the years, many of which, like a good pumpkin pie recipe, are perfect any holiday season. Here are some of our festive favorites ...
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