Archives: 2018

Bringing ballet to special young dancers

At a workshop by the New York City Ballet, children with disabilities can wear tutus and top hats, while experiencing the joy that dance brings. Lesley Stahl talks with Dr. Joseph Dutkowsky, a specialist in cerebral palsy, and with parents of children sharing movement in a studio with live music and other dancers. Categories: National, US & World News

The story of “Silent Night”

Faith Salie looks back at the history of one of the Christmas season’s most revered songs, written 200 years ago, and attends a special performance at New York’s Trinity Church, commemorating the song’s American debut in 1839. Categories: National, US & World News

Remembering 1968: Apollo 8’s Christmas greeting from the moon

On Christmas Eve 1968, the first humans to circle the moon aboard Apollo 8 sent back the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. The picture, dubbed “Earthrise,” showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement. Lee Cowan talks with astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and Bill Anders; with Jeffrey…

A new use for fruitcakes

It’s been jokingly said that a fruitcake, that classic hockey puck of a dessert with the Christmas ornament-looking fruit on top, makes a great doorstop. But there’s more to the festive treat than meets the eye. Nancy Giles talks with a nutritionist who explains why long-distance runners and hikers are turning to fruitcakes as the perfect energy food. Categories: National,…

Brewery creates beer to raise money for wildfire victims

California is still recovering from the most destructive wildfire in the state’s history and communities around the world have mobilized to help the victims. Donations are pouring in from some unique places, including local breweries. Carter Evans reports. Categories: National, US & World News