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The February Biikebrennen bonfire festival is a highlight every winter.
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Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
The list of family-friendly activities includes beach bonfires, surfing lessons, movies on the beach, virtual reality snorkeling, resort tours, and bike rentals.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Events will include food, live music, an ice fishing contest, poker run, raffles, bonfire, kids activities, winter yard games and more.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Ehnes-Giles was a beloved mother, daughter and sister who enjoyed bonfires, July 4 and joking around with her siblings, according to an online obituary.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
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Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
The list of family-friendly activities includes beach bonfires, surfing lessons, movies on the beach, virtual reality snorkeling, resort tours, and bike rentals.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Events will include food, live music, an ice fishing contest, poker run, raffles, bonfire, kids activities, winter yard games and more.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Ehnes-Giles was a beloved mother, daughter and sister who enjoyed bonfires, July 4 and joking around with her siblings, according to an online obituary.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Bonfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bonfire. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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bonfire
noun
bon·fire
ˈbän-ˌfī(ə)r 
: a large outdoor fire
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