The Santa man cometh! Dec 19, 2008
Daddabbo's feelings on the Santa subject echo those famously expressed by a New York Sun editor who responded to a letter sent by eight-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon in 1897, asking for the truth about whether Santa Claus exists: "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus. It would be as dreary... (Newington Town Crier, CT)
Gift ideas for Mom Nov 29, 2008
They come in dozens of designs - hummingbirds, leopard spots, snowmen and dancing Santas for the holidays, shamrocks for St. Paddy's Day, golf balls and rubber duckies. $9. (Florida Times-Union)
The Bargain Hunter's guide to holiday shopping Nov 13, 2008
In addition, you'll find decorated wreaths, garlands, permanent botanical arrangements, containers, vases, ribbon, tabletop doll figures (Santas, elves, fairies, angels and more) and oodles of other decorative items ... Highlights: Flutes $5 (retail $20); martini glasses $5 (retail $20); wine chillers $9 (retail $50); decorative pewter stoppers - limited-edition Santas $2 (retail $17) and assorted stoppers at $3 (retail $15). (San Francisco Chronicle)
Feelin' crafty: The Journal Times 2008 Craft Fair Roundup Nov 6, 2008
Unique gifts from handcarved Russian Santas to musical instruments, children s toys, and woven goods from Central and South America, Africa, and Asia will be offered at the Third World Shop, whose proceeds support native artisans. HOLIDAY GIFT AND CRAFT FAIR. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
HOLIDAY BAZAARS Oct 3, 2008
Enjoy beautifully decorated Christmas trees, angels, snowmen, Santas, birds and more. Sample holiday treats, sign up for door prizes and get a free gift at check out. (Anchorage Daily News)
City of Kirkland, WA Positions Itself as a Staycation Destination Sep 6, 2008
Owned by Santa lookalike Dennis Brown, the store carries hand-carved collectible Santas and holiday gifts. Many of his Santas currently reside in the White House, Governors' offices, Doll and Art Museums, and in numerous public and private collections. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Classifieds 8/30/08 Aug 31, 2008
8-5 Craftsman 21" push SP mower, household girls clothes 6T to Jr. Longaberger baskets, yard decor, bicycles, exercise equipment, commercial picnic table w/umbrella, antique iron fence advertising signs, lots of collectibles. 815-844-4571. 11770 E. North Road,GARAGE SALES3 Family Garage sale, Girls clothing infant to 3T, also 14-16 Misses Sz. Sm, Med , Dresser, knick knacks, kitchen ware, Too much to list.GARAGE SALES 320 W. North Street Friday 8-5:30 Saturday 8-2 Lots of kids' clothes CHEAP!... (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Garage Sales Aug 30, 2008
Craftsman 21" push SP mower, household girls clothes 6T to Jr. Longaberger baskets, yard decor, bicycles, exercise equipment, commercial picnic table w/umbrella, antique iron fence advertising signs, lots of collectibles. 815-844-4571. 11770 E. North Road, 3 Family Garage sale, Girls clothing infant to 3T, also 14-16 Misses Sz. Sm, Med , Dresser, knick knacks, kitchen ware, Too much to list.320 W. North Street Friday 8-5:30 . Saturday 8-2 Lots of kids' clothes CHEAP! Girls 0-4T, Boys 0-24 mo.... (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Santas spring from ranch life Dec 24, 2007
NEWELL The white beards and hair that complete Barb Uhrig s Santas come from another special part of Uhrig s life her herd of 30 Cheviot sheep ... Uhrig also does all the sewing and leatherwork, including the boots, required to costume her Santas and other Christmas collectibles ... More of Uhrig s Santas, Mrs. Clauses, sleighs, sheep, Nativity pieces and other special items can be seen at www. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Dollmaker likes Santa for a subject Dec 24, 2007
Uhrigs Santas are singular characters -- old Western codgers, wrinkled and gnarled and deeply etched ... After Uhrig finishes shaping the heads and hands of her Santas, she bakes them in a regular oven for about 12-15 minutes ... Uhrig takes her Santas, along with other Christmas creations, to a number of regional shows each year, including the Country Fair Thanksgiving show in Rapid City and the Ladies Craft Bazaar at CAM-PLEX in Gillette, Wyo. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
PHOTOS BY Mario Aguilar | GREEN VALLEY NEWSChristmas enthusiasts Barbara and Jerry Doerr relax in their living Green Valley home, surrounded by seasonal decorations that require about three weeks to set up for the most festive impact, including more than 20 Christmas trees of all sizes. A unique costume jewelry Christmas tree takes place of pride in the Doerr home, lighting up the wall with color and sparkle. Dec 23, 2007
The guest bathroom is the merriest with red candy-cane towels, a small tree and smiling Santas. At holiday parties, Barb will take a photo of each guest by a large stand-up Santa inside the front door. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Lebold Mansion offers lessen in Christmas lore Dec 23, 2007
"Some of the Santas have been listed on auctions and bring ridiculous prices," Yuschalk said. Yuschalk chuckles when asked about the Victorian era, which he says has been a misnomer about architecture. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Ochelata, Dewey to host Christmas parades Dec 9, 2007
Santas ages 15 and up, and two groups of elves ages 8 to 14 and 5 to 7. She says that runners ages 15 and up will wear Santa hats while those under 14 will wear elf hats. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Lighting Up Las Vegas Dec 9, 2007
Bellagio, Wynn and the others are dressed to the nines with real and artificial greenery, elves, Santas, angels and, of course, lights. It's all a spectacular backdrop for Americans' favorite Christmas pastime: shopping. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Restored 'Rudolph' Figures Make Rounds Dec 4, 2007
But he believes any other red-suit Santas and yearling Rudolphs were probably discarded, because the puppets tended to get worn out by the animators. The firm used the "stop-motion" method starting and stopping a camera while arms and other parts are moved in tiny increments that appear as fluid movement in the final film. (MSNBC -- News)
Christmas on the fort: Annual tour of historic homes rings in season Dec 3, 2007
I love Christmas and love collecting Santas and snowmen. Everything s been in storage for the past 18 years, so it s been nice to bring them out and display them. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
A touch of Christmas: Candlelight Tour Of Homes features Orangeburg homes uniquely decorated for the holidays Dec 2, 2007
Tour guests can expect to see a majestic tree decorated with a collection of hand-blown ornaments of Santas, candies and nutcrackers ... "Debbie combined whimsical and traditional decorations -- home-made green apple wreaths and an assortment of collectibles and candles for decorating the interior of the house. The assortment of outdoor decorations and luminaries confirm Christmas has truly arrived at this home."I think people will really enjoy following the pathway to the gazebo that features a... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
More of this story Nov 28, 2007
Christmas trees, white lights and Santas fill each room ... Also among the decorations is a display of Santas ... For the holiday season, the home is decorated in traditional colors of red and green festooned with Santas and snowmen. (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Art association announces show winners Nov 27, 2007
" Carlsbad's sister city, Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic, is conducting a similar contest. Students from both cities will be featured in an international exhibit in 2008. Entrants must be Carlsbad residents. Maximum submission of three photos per entrant. Deadline for entries is Dec. 14. Entry forms are available at all Carlsbad libraries, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at the Carlsbad Arts Office, 2955 Elmwood Drive; e-mail ; (760) 434-2900 or (760) 434-2904.AIDS quilt on... (North County Times)
Convenience, time play increasing role in holiday decorating Nov 25, 2007
Large Santas, silk arrangements that can be used year round, Willow Tree Angles, Christmas collectibles like Jacqueline Kent and Drolleries figurines, candles and more are just a few of the items River City has seen grow in popularity this year. We have been doing silk arrangements that come with seasonal and holiday decorations that can be pulled out and the next decoration put in, Adams said. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Pick a color and decorate Nov 25, 2007
That leaves Jones free to coordinate his trees and decorating around specific color themes rather than a theme of angels, snowmen or Santas. In the front room, that means a trio of twisted trees that are so covered in ornaments and decoration that the trees are barely visible. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Christmas cheer resides here: 2 holiday tours Nov 24, 2007
A collection of Santas rests appropriately on the fireplace mantel ... The home's Old World look will be complemented with exquisite for-sale Santas, trees of different sizes, wreaths, snowmen, gingerbread men, garlands, swags, cookie and soup mixes, and other holiday treasures made by the Desert Club, a non-profit Valley women's organization that sponsors the Christmas Idea House. (AZCentral -- Home)
Candleholders create holiday sizzle Nov 21, 2007
These include angels, Santas and reindeer, among others. They can be dramatic, including the regally Florentine-style garbed angels with gold wings, each arm holding a candle, and Santas with flowing robes and golden staffs available. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Three cheers! Nov 15, 2007
but the holiday season is rather abruptly upon us, with its glittering mall displays and inflatable lawn Santas and long, long shopping lists. Time for a cocktail. (Boston Globe)
The Holiday List Nov 15, 2007
"Spirits of Giving From Around the World" features a 32-foot Christmas tree, an exhibit by the Pittsburgh Miniature Society and a display of life-size Santas and oil paintings representing 16 countries and Gingerbread House Display and Train Exhibit. Mon. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
WF 2007 Holiday Home Tour will kick-off Dec. 16 Nov 13, 2007
A double-arch tree adds a special touch to the foyer and dining room entrance with a collection of Santas and related ornaments. Also, several collectible villages are displayed throughout the home, with the North Pole Village being the family s favorite. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Gamers in LA Oct 25, 2007
Still, there's plenty of time left for holiday shopping - and Sony is hoping a $100 price cut will encourage all you Santas to put a PS3 under the tree. The $499 starter PS3, with a 60-gigabyte hard drive, is being replaced by a $399 unit with 40 gigabytes. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Craft Fair listing Oct 11, 2007
Unique items from elegant handcarved Russian Santas to musical instruments, children s toys, and woven goods from Central America, Africa, and Asia will be offered at the Third World Shop, with proceeds going to native artisans. Home crafted clothes and furnishings suitable for American Girl sized dolls. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
2007 holiday bazaars Sep 28, 2007
See 12 decorated Christmas trees, snowmen, glittering angels and jolly Santas. Tea and treats will be served, and browsers can sign up for hourly door prizes. (Anchorage Daily News)
Coca-Cola Museum opens May 19 May 8, 2007
The collection, which includes everything from Coke Santas, trays, books, bottles, miniature cars and trucks, bottle openers and cups is one of only two Coke museums in the state. The other museum is in Vicksburg. (Grenada Daily Star, MS)
Historic postcards Mar 26, 2007
" Is there a holy grail for postcard collectors, some legendary card that may or may not exist? "Well, a lot of Titanic material is rumored," Clausen says. "Someone supposedly saw this one or that or the other thing, but the Uncle Sam Santas are really the holy grail. " Published in 1909, the Uncle Sam Santa series depicted Claus in an Uncle Sam suit. Only four versions were produced, including one with a tiny noisemaker pasted between the layers of the card. Press Santa's belly and the postcard... (The Palm Beach Post)
