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Myanmar forests are rich in ferns, but we were surprised to see staghorn ferns as well. Hawaiian gardens have long been famous for their vast array of orchids and other showy flowering plants. Ferns, on the other hand, don’t get top billing in most landscapes even though they were probably the first vascular plants to make Hawaii their home.

Associated Press Film Writers Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle name their choices for the best films of 2019.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump helped light the National Christmas Tree on Thursday, taking part in a nearly century-old holiday tradition in the nation’s capital.

CHICHIBU, Japan — As fireworks light up the winter night, scores of men, women and teenagers crying “washoi, washoi” haul the last of six towering, lantern-covered floats up a small hill and into the town center, the culminating moment of a Shinto festival that has evolved from a harvest thanksgiving into a once-a-year meeting between two local gods.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA’s sun-skimming spacecraft, the Parker Solar Probe, is surprising scientists with its unprecedented close views of our star.

Do you hate broccoli? Or, perhaps can’t stand the taste of Brussels sprouts?

It’s holiday travel time, so here’s a handy checklist before you head to the airport: Got your earphones? A scarf in case it gets cold on the plane? Slip-on shoes for the TSA line? Doctor’s note for your emotional support snake?

Hualalai and Mahaiula Beach are seen from an airplane Nov. 5. (Reiko Sekine/Community Contributor)

The 18th annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Concert was held Nov. 26 at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity. Over 200 people attended and 11 different faith groups from Kona participated. Canned food and monetary donations — 253 pounds and $307, respectively — were collected for the Hawaii Food Bank.

Saundra McBrearty felt awkward, with her eyes closed and one hand touching a tree.

FLAMINGO, Florida — Grabbing a clump of vegetation to steady herself, Tiffany Troxler gingerly slides her feet along the makeshift boardwalk as she ventures out into the marsh. The boards sag, dipping her up to her knees in the tea-colored water.

Let’s say guests are staying with you for some part of the holiday. You’ve planned a beautiful, robust holiday dinner. You’ve even been prescient enough to make a big batch of soup and buy a graze board’s supply of cheeses, charcuterie, olives, etc. for a casual midday meal. You’ve made the beds, laid out fresh towels, remembered to bump up your wine reserves.

Celery isn’t sexy.