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the time from sunset to sunrise when there is no visible sunlight
before electricity, gas lamps were used for illumination during the nighttime
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Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Thick yet silky, the nighttime salve also has a calming effect on the skin, just in time for bed.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
From grandiose fireworks displays to start the year off with a bang to nighttime skiing on snowy slopes, here’s some New Years travel inspiration for holiday jetsetters.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This season’s holiday programming in the Windy City kicked off mid-November with the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival on Nov. 23, which is a day-through-night event which culminates in a nighttime parade led by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Also, don't miss the many daytime and nighttime Deck the Halls tours at Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, the historic home of Goodyear Tire & Rubber co-founder F.A. Seiberling
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—Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Thick yet silky, the nighttime salve also has a calming effect on the skin, just in time for bed.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
From grandiose fireworks displays to start the year off with a bang to nighttime skiing on snowy slopes, here’s some New Years travel inspiration for holiday jetsetters.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This season’s holiday programming in the Windy City kicked off mid-November with the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival on Nov. 23, which is a day-through-night event which culminates in a nighttime parade led by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Nighttime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nighttime. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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