STRATHAM, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 23, 2024--
During the busiest time of the year, travelers can face delays, cancelled flights or sleep-deprived fellow passengers, taking the holiday cheer out of travel. To bring back some holiday magic and enchant the travelers, Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc. landed in the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) for two days, handing out LINDOR Milk truffle samples to travelers to allow for blissful moments during the stress of holiday travel.
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Lindt also surprised holiday travelers with full-size bags and boxes of LINDOR Milk truffles to take home as last-minute gifts for the friends and family they're on their way to celebrate with.
‘Enchanting the World with Chocolate’
Lindt’s purpose is to delight consumers with expertly crafted chocolate. Developed by the Lindt Master Chocolatiers, according to traditional Swiss recipes, using only the best tasting chocolate and finest quality ingredients. In line with this desire, Lindt decided to surprise Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) passengers by offering them a moment suspended in time, made up of Lindt chocolate, sharing and enchantment.
"The holidays are a time for family and friends to regroup and build magical memories. Some families are split across the country and are waiting for this much anticipated moment all year round – and these flights are the last step before the reconnection. It’s wonderful to be able to enchant travelers with Lindt LINDOR chocolate!" said Melissa Mendoza, Marketing VP at Lindt & Sprüngli (USA).
Sweet Samples, Holiday Pictures and Last-Minute Gifts to Be Won
The festivities don't stop there. At the event, travelers enjoyed the best of Christmas music and tried their luck at winning Lindt products: an ideal add-on gift to share with their Christmas host - whether friends or relatives! A photobooth was also set up in a delightful LINDOR human-sized giftbox, with the possibility to take a holiday picture and send it to your loved ones to get the holiday spirit flowing even more. All day long, Lindt Master Chocolatiers made the concourse C the happiest place in the airport, drawing smiles on travelers' faces.
Melt Into Your Holiday Moments with Lindt!
For many years, Lindt has been spreading holiday cheer across the U.S. with smooth, melting LINDOR truffles. The iconic red truffle is available in a variety of formats and sizes, suitable for every holiday occasion: to be shared with your loved ones, as a special holiday gift, as stocking stuffers, or even to be enjoyed by yourself. When you break the chocolate shell of LINDOR, the lusciously smooth center starts to melt and so will you!
In addition to the iconic red LINDOR truffle, the Lindt Holiday Collection features a selection of seasonal LINDOR Truffles, LINDOR giftboxes and many premium holiday-inspired chocolate figures, including TEDDY bears, Santa and Snowman. These figures are perfect stocking stuffers, as gifts or added décor for celebrations. To learn more, visit lindtusa.com.
About Lindt & Sprüngli
Lindt & Sprüngli has been enchanting the world with chocolate for over 175 years. The long-established Swiss company with its roots in Zurich is a global leader in the premium chocolate product sector. Lindt & Sprüngli produces quality chocolates today at its 12 factories in Europe and the USA. Its products are sold by 36 subsidiaries and branch offices in around 530 of its own stores as well as via a network of more than 100 independent distributors around the globe. With more than 14,500 employees, the Lindt & Sprüngli Group reported sales of CHF 5.2 billion in 2023.
Lindt offered travelers a moment to slow down and anticipate their upcoming celebrations with friends and family. Sweet sampling to enjoy, but also the possibility to send holiday pictures to their loved ones and to win a must-have gift of the holiday season: LINDOR! Photo credit: John Harrington Photography
Lindt offered travelers a moment to slow down and anticipate their upcoming celebrations with friends and family. Sweet sampling to enjoy, but also the possibility to send holiday pictures to their loved ones and to win a must-have gift of the holiday season: LINDOR! Photo credit: John Harrington Photography
The 49ers, Cowboys and Cardinals are out of the playoff race. The Falcons took control of their hopes with help, and the Colts, Dolphins and Bengals kept slim chances alive.
The NFL’s playoff picture became clearer Sunday.
With two weeks remaining, three of eight division titles are secured, eight teams have wrapped up playoff berths and 11 more are competing for the six remaining spots.
The biggest change in the standings occurred in the NFC South with Atlanta reclaiming the top spot from Tampa Bay.
Here’s a breakdown by division:
Buffalo Bills: Locked up their fifth straight division crown weeks ago. Buffalo overcame a 14-0 deficit and held on for a 24-21 victory over the woeful Patriots. The Bills (12-3) still have a chance for the AFC’s No. 1 seed, but must win out and need the Chiefs to lose two games. Josh Allen injured his elbow against New England but finished the game.
Miami Dolphins: A 29-17 victory over San Francisco kept Miami in contention for a wild-card spot. The Dolphins (7-8) have to beat the Browns and Jets on the road and get plenty of help.
Pittsburgh Steelers: They’ve dropped two in a row, the last a 34-17 loss to Baltimore on Saturday that prevented the Steelers (10-5) from winning the division. Facing Kansas City on three days’ rest on Christmas Day will be a challenge for an injury-depleted crew. Russell Wilson and the passing game miss injured wide receiver George Pickens. Pittsburgh controls its division hopes, needing wins over the Chiefs and Bengals to take the division.
Baltimore Ravens: Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry delivered a big win over the Steelers and the Ravens (10-5) now can win the division with two victories and one loss by Pittsburgh. Baltimore visits Houston on Christmas Day and finishes at home against Cleveland.
Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Burrow threw three TD passes to take a 39-37 lead over Jackson and the Bengals (7-8) beat the Browns 24-6 to stay in the mix. Cincinnati has to beat the Broncos and Steelers and get a lot of help.
Houston Texans: Already won their second straight division title. The Texans (9-6) are reeling, though, after losing wideout Tank Dell to a significant knee injury in a 27-19 loss to Kansas City on Saturday. Houston will likely get the No. 4 seed.
Indianapolis Colts: Stayed in contention with a 38-30 win over the Titans. The Colts (7-8) should beat the Giants and Jaguars to close out the season but they’ll need a ton of help to get in.
Kansas City Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes and Co. are 14-1, have won their ninth straight division title and they’re going for a Super Bowl three-peat. The Chiefs will secure the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs with one more win.
Los Angeles Chargers: Have the inside track for the No. 6 seed following a 34-27 win over Denver on Thursday night that gave them a season sweep. The Chargers (9-6) take a wild-card spot with a victory over either the Patriots or Raiders.
Denver Broncos: They’re one win away from securing their first playoff berth since winning a Super Bowl behind a stout defense and Peyton Manning nine years ago. The Broncos (9-6) visit the Bengals and finish at home vs. Kansas City.
Philadelphia Eagles: Blew a 21-7 lead and lost 36-33 to Washington, a significant blow to their hopes of landing the NFC’s No. 1 seed. Jalen Hurts’ value to the Eagles (12-3) became clear when the offense struggled after he suffered a concussion. Kenny Pickett guided Philadelphia to 26 points but he threw a pick, three straight drives ended with punts and the offense settled for four field goals in the second half. The Eagles will clinch the division with a victory over the Cowboys or Giants and most likely will finish with the No. 2 seed.
Washington Commanders: Jayden Daniels tossed five TD passes against the NFL’s top-ranked defense and the Commanders (10-5) moved closer to a playoff berth. They need to win out and the Eagles to lose twice for a division title.
Detroit Lions: Beat the Bears 34-17 for their franchise-best 13th win. The Lions (13-2) can win the division and secure the No. 1 seed with a victory over San Francisco and if Minnesota loses to Green Bay. Or, the division and the NFC’s top seed could come down to Week 18 when the Vikings visit Detroit.
Minnesota Vikings: Sam Darnold rallied the Vikings to a 27-24 win in Seattle that kept Minnesota (13-2) in the hunt for the No. 1 seed. They have to beat the Packers at home and Lions on the road to get it.
Green Bay Packers: They’ll get a wild-card spot with a victory over New Orleans on Monday night. The Packers (10-4) are 0-4 against the Lions, Eagles and Vikings but get a chance against Minnesota.
Atlanta Falcons: A 34-7 victory over the New York Giants in Michael Penix Jr.’s first career start plus Tampa Bay’s 26-24 loss at Dallas put Atlanta back in first place. The Falcons (8-7) swept the Buccaneers so they hold the tiebreaker. They’ve got a tough game coming up at Washington and close the regular season against the Panthers at home.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Lost control of the division with a disappointing loss to the Cowboys. The Buccaneers (8-7) have to beat the Panthers and Saints at home and need the Falcons to lose once. They could make the playoffs as a wild-card team if they win out and the Commanders lose twice.
Los Angeles Rams: A 19-9 over Aaron Rodgers and the Jets coupled with Seattle’s loss to Minnesota gave the Rams an inside track to the division crown. The Rams (9-6) can take the West with a win over the Cardinals and a loss by the Seahawks to the Bears.
Seattle Seahawks: They’ve been eliminated from wild-card contention. The Seahawks (8-7) can only make the playoffs by winning the division. They’ll need the Rams to lose to Arizona and they have to win out. There’s a minuscule chance Seattle could win the division on the fifth tiebreaker if the Rams beat the Cardinals and both teams finish 10-7.
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) scrambles as Seattle Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (10) tries to tackle during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield throws form the pocket in the first half of an NFL football game as Dallas Cowboys' Osa Odighizuwan (97) and Marist Liufau (35) pressure in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Miron)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) tackled by New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) short of the first down in the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) throws the ball in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Atlanta, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
