Postmaster reminds customers of mailing deadlines to ensure Christmas delivery Dec 11, 2008
Published: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 12:33 PM CST Terrell postmaster Chad Smith is reminding customers that Christmas cards and packages need to be mailed soon in order to ensure that they get to recipients in time for the holidays. Return to: | . (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Need is great at Season of Hope Dec 11, 2008
Some businesses are donating money instead of sending Christmas Cards this year. Sometimes just by donating money, you help pay for items and it is a big help. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
What is it all about? Dec 11, 2008
It s about family, friends, crackling fires, hot cocoa, kids coming home from college to visit, the kids are out of school, snow, Christmas cards, taking family pictures and baking, Miller-Brydges said. Miller-Brydges daughter, Tatum Brydges, said her mom has lost her marbles. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
What's happening: Dec 11, 2008
Visitors will find painted gourds and lovely Christmas decoration, handcrafted jewelry, handmade tiles, dolls, photo cards, Christmas cards, matted prints, pottery, paintings, to much to mention all. Come and look for these artistic gifts, there will be even discounted items. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Rants and Raves Dec 11, 2008
To the person who suggested sending Christmas cards to wounded servicemen and women (The Observer, Rants & Raves, Nov. 30), I sent off cards last year to this address and they came back, address unknown. It s wonderful to show appreciation to wounded soldiers but Walter Reed Army Medical Center does not accept or distribute cards, letters or packages addressed to Any Wounded Soldier. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Try to remember that time in December Dec 11, 2008
"This floor is a big canvas painting of various things. It's going to hang off into the orchestra pit. It looks a little like a scrapbook, scrapbook images of cards, Christmas cards, and photographs, so we'll kind of get the idea that this is all one big memory, like a musical scrapbook.". These visual cues will be important to audiences attempting to traverse the emotional depths explored in A December to Remember's story line, because there is no dialogue. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Beat the blues Dec 11, 2008
Theres Christmas cards to get in the mail ... She advises the bereaved who are having difficulty sending out traditional handwritten Christmas cards to send a typed newsletter instead. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
GINNA PARSONS:Weak economy may force a food budget Dec 10, 2008
But this go-around, most of the gifts I need are still in the stores and the Christmas cards sit unaddressed on my bedside table. I did, however, muster the energy to help drag ornaments down from the attic and get the tree decorated on Sunday. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Parade ushers in Christmas season Dec 10, 2008
This year s theme was Christmas Cards From Home ... A group was accepting decorated Christmas cards to be forwarded to soldiers serving overseas. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
What's hot for the holidays? How about Obama gifts Dec 10, 2008
What's hot for the holidays. Breaking News/Updates. (Honolulu Advertiser)
China Boomtown Withers as U.S. Importers Push Worker Rights Amid Recession Dec 10, 2008
Boxes of Christmas cards featuring Sesame Street characters are all thats left at Yongying Factory, where until September 1,000 workers helped supply Hallmark Cards Inc. Court receivers combing the premises said the owner had disappeared. Higher labor costs are adding to the burden of exporters already squeezed by a rising yuan, and increased prices for raw materials and. (Bloomberg)
Tis the season Dec 10, 2008
Dani Verrue, 4, left, and Jacqui, 7, create new Christmas cards from old at their home in Sammamish, Wash. The girls also will be caroling at a senior center and selecting toys for needy kids. (USA Today)
Chinese growth wilts as US pushes for worker rights and lower prices Dec 10, 2008
Boxes of Christmas cards featuring Sesame Street characters are all that's left at Yongying factory, where until September 1 000 workers helped supply Hallmark Cards. Court receivers combing the premises said the owner had disappeared. (Business Report, South Africa)
Returned to sender Dec 10, 2008
8] about sending Christmas cards to "A Recovering Soldier" at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington: Do not do it. Your cards will be labeled "undeliverable" by the U.S. Postal Service, and you will get them back in a few weeks. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
POWAY: Councilman says goodbye Dec 10, 2008
Higginson also noted that Emery's wife, Suzanne, always created the city's Christmas cards. "I'm very interested to see what will be the first item on the agenda that brings you to the dais," Higginson said, expecting to see Emery return to the council chambers one day. (North County Times)
Carriage rides, Santa a hit at Christmas in Park Dec 9, 2008
Children had their choice of making necklaces, Christmas cards or decorating Santa pictures. Brooke and Dylan Boyer, who went to the Leadington VFW Breakfast with Santa in the morning, enjoyed making necklaces at the Desloge event. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
LETTER: 'Mail for Heroes' deadline is near Dec 9, 2008
We have signed Christmas cards ( those who can write their name) and mailed them to: Holiday Mail for Heroes at P.O. Box 5456, Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456 to be sent throughout the world to our servicemen and women. One of my day care fathers is currently serving in Afghanistan. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Southeast students show care for the community Dec 9, 2008
Students and families made various crafts such as catnip toys for DeKalb County Animal Shelter and TAILS, beaded candy cane ornaments for hospice, winter door hangers for Kindred Hospital, cards for military service people, Christmas cards for the Grand Victorian and Oak Crest DeKalb Area Retirement Center and bagel bird seed feeders. Stations were supervised by Southeast s fourth- and fifth-grade K-Kids. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
How to Draw Santa's Elf Dec 9, 2008
Once the artist feels confident drawing this cute little Santa's helper, it can be used as decoration on present tags, homemade Christmas cards, and on homemade wrapping paper. For more Christmas drawing how-tos read. (Suite101.com)
Mail gifts now Dec 9, 2008
If you haven't mailed all those Christmas cards and packages, Brewton Postmaster Tim Clark said the time is now. It is already too late to send by parcel post, Clark said. (Brewton Standard, AL)
A caring mom gives thanks to a generous community Dec 9, 2008
The result was that Rowe became inundated with all sorts of snacks, beanies, Christmas cards and other things the students thought the soldiers might appreciate. Wait, there's more. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Meanwhile, back at the minibar Dec 8, 2008
As I began the weeks-long process of appending personal messages to hundreds of Christmas cards, I noticed a faint scrabbling sound coming from the attic. Accompanied by my Secret Service detail, I climbed the pull-down ladder only to discover that a family of squirrels had gained access to the crawl space near the back of the house and constructed a nest out of old newspaper clippings from our days in Little Rock. (Albany Times Union)
Write to the troops Dec 8, 2008
Call: (800) 877-3400. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Green Christmas fun Dec 8, 2008
When it comes to decorating that tree, making ornaments and garlands from gingerbread, Christmas cards, popcorn and cranberries is a great family craft project and is better for the environment than plastic tinsel and ornaments. GIVE MONEY TO A CHARITY IN SOMEONE'S HONOR: Charities are expecting a lean season of giving this year as the result of the downturn in the economy. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Christmas greetings Dec 8, 2008
I love picking out the Christmas cards I send each year ... Years ago, when my son was a toddler, my relatives would look forward to an updated picture of my precious angel each year, so I started putting him on the Christmas cards. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Pearl Harbor survivor had left ship to mail cards Dec 7, 2008
Pearl Harbor survivor had left ship to mail Christmas cards ... Doug, a gunner s mate first class in the Navy, was on his way off the ship to mail Christmas cards when he heard strange noises overhead. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The science of Arizona Dec 6, 2008
"The star of Bethlehem is a big part of our winter-holiday culture, with the star represented on Christmas cards, TV specials, movies, advertising, et cetera," Schindler says. "Yet the original references to it in the Bible are brief, and the very nature of the star has been historically debated. "Was it really a star. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Pearl Harbor survivor had left ship to mail Christmas cards Dec 6, 2008
Doug, a gunner s mate first class in the Navy, was on his way off the ship to mail Christmas cards when he heard strange noises overhead. He knew it wasn t a drill when 351 Japanese fighters dotted the cloudy skies over Hawaii. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Madison merchants meeting holiday season’s challenges Dec 6, 2008
She is offering one-of-a-kind Christmas cards painted by Prue Carrico, and angel bookmarks by Mike Birdsong, to entice costumers to shop her store. SHOPPING. (Madison County Record, AL)
Christmas mail delays on the cards Dec 6, 2008
POSTIES are warning of big delays in the delivery of Christmas cards and gifts because Australia Post has not scheduled staff to work on the two Sundays before Christmas, as usually happens. Postal and Telecommunications Union NSW secretary Jim Metcher said his members may refuse to work excessive overtime during the week to compensate for the loss of Sunday shifts. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Two charged in fatal shooting of horse Dec 6, 2008
" With the shotgun barrel out the passenger side window, Waldo reportedly fired, hitting the 2,200 pound horse between the eyes, dropping Ben to the ground.The horse got up and ran away. The family found him dead the next morning and later buried him.Waldo told police he and Skomac "nervously laughed about the incident" while they drove away, court records disclosed."It was a spur of the moment thing," Cicero said.Every year, Ben helped pull a wagon on hay rides offered in the LaPorte area.Brian... (Munster Times, IN)
Quilts weave local holiday history Dec 5, 2008
The Middlebury Campus. Issue date: 12/4/08 Section. (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
Festive pet portraits provide funds for Humane Society Dec 5, 2008
"Jackie makes Christmas cards, and I send them out. They're my kids," Hilton said with a laugh. In 2007, as part of "Photos with Santa," Lake photographed 220 dogs, four birds, seven cats and a blue-tongued skink. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Downtown to feature parade, events Dec 5, 2008
The theme this year is Christmas Cards from Home ... The church is also sponsoring a Santa s Workshop, for children to make Christmas Cards for soldiers overseas. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
City ushers in Christmas Dec 5, 2008
Take a break from Christmas shopping, mailing Christmas cards and hanging Christmas decorations by attending some of the holiday-related events and activities taking place this weekend in Washington. The Inner Banks Holiday Extravaganza kicks off today with the Beaufort County Arts Council s annual Holiday Arts and Craft Show, which begins at noon today. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Castleton Kids Send Cards to U.S. Troops Dec 5, 2008
Student mentors from Castleton State College equipped the kids with glitter, markers, and crayons to make Christmas cards. "I think it'll make a big difference in their holiday because they'll know we appreciate what they do every day," Makayla said. (WCAX.com, VT)
Have Christmas — in Christmas! Dec 5, 2008
Between Thanksgiving and Christmas in 2007, the Noel Post Office processed 30,428 Christmas cards and packages double the usual volume of mail for this town of 1,500 people. MELISSA MILLER/Spencer County Visitors Bureau. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Free and Frugal Christmas Decoratin... Dec 5, 2008
Create a vintage-look garland using circles from old Christmas cards, placed into the middle of white paper snowflakes and strung on a piece of ribbon. Decorate with Natural Materials. (Suite101.com)
Easy Christmas Crafts for Primary K... Dec 5, 2008
Primary students can make an advent calendar, pipe cleaner candy canes, snow globes, bell napkin rings, or Christmas cards during a Christmas lesson or holiday party ... How to Make Christmas Cards for Nursing Homes ... Primary students can spread holiday cheer by making Christmas cards for local nursing home residents. (Suite101.com)
ANALYSIS: Small numbers, unrepresented samples and generalised ... Dec 5, 2008
Are Christmas cards a waste of money. Yes. (Daily Mail)
Home remedy: Nurse practitioner Kathleen MacLachlan takes care of SU students and family Dec 5, 2008
Behind her are more than 100 colorful photos on a cluttered wall of lifetime memorabilia where smiling SU students, Otto the Orange, family portraits, diploma certificates and Christmas cards are displayed. MacLachlan is determined to completely fill it by the time she retires (not any time soon, she says). (Daily Orange, NY)
These Valley women take holiday gifts into their own hands -- they make them Dec 4, 2008
"Jann Patton, Christmas-card makerIf there is a secret to making handmade gifts, it's to plan ahead and have all the materials needed to begin a project. Jann Patton starts making her Christmas cards during the summer. The Clovis resident makes a whopping 80 hand-stamped cards for those on her Christmas card list.Patton creates simple, elegant cards using markers, rubber stamps and cardstock. This year's design is of a poinsettia with a message inside which reads: "Wishing you a very Merry... (Fresno Bee)
Paper or e-cards for Christmas? Dec 4, 2008
The entry titled "Do you prefer paper or virtual Christmas cards?," and any of the comments about it ... Do you prefer paper or virtual Christmas cards ... My grandbabies that are 6 have their own Christmas cards that they will be getting ready to mail out this weekend. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
UK Charities Urge Public to Keep Buying Charity Christmas Cards Despite Economic Downturn Dec 4, 2008
"However, in the current economic climate charities now fear that this major source of revenue is under threat, hence this appeal to the public to keep up the great British tradition of buying charity Christmas cards." ... Christina Partakides, Breast Cancer Campaign's Corporate Partnerships Manager explains what Christmas cards mean to her charity:"Since 2006, Breast Cancer Campaign has benefited from nearly GBP60,000 the sale of Hallmark Christmas cards in shops. The charity also sells its own... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bev Boone enjoys active lifestyle Dec 4, 2008
I was in Florida for three weeks in December a few years back and it just did not seem right barefoot and wearing shorts outside while writing Christmas cards. It just did not compute. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Cornell club helping soldiers Dec 4, 2008
In addition to the snacks and personal care items, the club sent blank Christmas cards to Maddox so he and his soldiers would be able to send them to family back home. Today I got the Christmas cards, they were put in a central spot where my soldiers can grab them as they please, Maddox writes. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Today's Photos Dec 4, 2008
"I think I may send them to my friends at Iowa State in Christmas cards," said Brotherton when asked what she was going to do with the hundreds of excess condoms she acquired through UI Student Health. Christy Aumer/The Daily Iowan. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Despite Economy, Santa Can Still Deliver Dec 4, 2008
"Talk about the holiday budget and what it really takes for (the family) to do the whole season -- extra food, travel, hosting others, mailing packages, Christmas cards and postage. Then help them understand that there are X number of paychecks between now and then," Hill said ... "Make the whole holiday season enjoyable, not just the gift giving. What traditions can you create around other parts of the holiday? Baking cookies, watching a certain movie as you put up the tree, making Christmas... (KCRA 3, CA)
Holiday tradition continues Dec 3, 2008
One piece of art selected from among the winners will be featured on the hospital s Christmas cards the next year. Contest drawings are displayed along the hospital s main corridor throughout December. (Washington Daily News, NC)
No comments posted. Dec 3, 2008
The event will also have tables set up where people can send Christmas cards to U.S. soldiers stationed abroad. For more information, call Marie Hartline at 925-4123. (The Herald-Palladium)
Holiday fun continues in Britt this week Dec 3, 2008
"And as for the pics with pets program, well, we're big pet lovers here and we love to see people with their animals. We've even had some people take photos with their dogs and Santa here and use them for Christmas cards. "It's all just a lot of fun for us and it's great for the residents. " Copyright ? 2008 Forest City Summit and Britt News. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Homegrown for the holidays Dec 3, 2008
From holiday centerpieces, to handmade sweaters, to Christmas cards and ornaments, to flower bulbs, Bolton farmers offer something for everyone ... Instead of mailing pre-packaged Christmas cards, purchase a box of handmade holiday cards. (Bolton Common, MA)
Adopt a Family program makes holidays brighter Dec 2, 2008
Shopping, planning family get-togethers, sending Christmas cards it can be a lot of work and rushing around. But for a lot of local families, this time of year can be difficult for other reasons, like trying to pay off last year s heating oil bill, putting food on the table and trying to piece together a living with the limited economic opportunities on Cape Cod. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Avoid holiday weight gain Dec 2, 2008
"The Christmas cards that you have not sent out will not seem like such a big deal." 2. Be a party planner. (Montana Standard, MT)
Brighten their lives Dec 2, 2008
If you have a loved one or know someone who is in the military, send them Christmas cards or cookies or brownies. I know when I was away from home at special days, I would get so excited for a letter or cookies. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
2 wounded soldiers to enjoy holidays in NH Dec 1, 2008
Andre Carrier said they plan to have baskets of Christmas cards in the families' rooms when they arrive Dec. 18. "For anyone who may have become cynical about Christmas and needs to find the power of the human spirit, they need to start initiating something like this," he said. (Concord Monitor)
How to take back holidays Dec 1, 2008
For example, Christmas cards can be labeled and stamped any time of the year, and gifts can be made or purchased on sale in the spring, summer and fall. Here's a tip that works for me: At the beginning of November, I like to pencil in my calendar the days I'm reserving for seasonal activities such as baking cookies and decorating the tree. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Rants and Raves Dec 1, 2008
For Christmas, my family is sending Christmas cards to wounded soldiers. If you would like to do that as well, the address is: A Recovering American Soldier c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 6900 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington,D.C. 20307-5001. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Santa Paws is coming to Kauai Humane Society Nov 30, 2008
Dr. Becky Rhoades poses here with Sally and Stella for her Christmas cards. A $35 donation to the Kaua i Humane Society includes the sitting and a photo CD. No appointment necessary. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Children's Museum gets a visit from Santa Claus Nov 30, 2008
These are going to be Christmas cards for the family, he said. Brown said the oak staircase is a favorite place for people to take holiday pictures. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Ice rink opening to highlight Downtown Holiday Nov 30, 2008
The Bennington Post Office will be available with a special postmark from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Postage will be sold, giving Christmas cards a unique distinction by having them ready to mail early. Special postcards will be available from Durant Main Street at the rink, and they can be cancelled with this one-time only stamp. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
• Who needs a newX-mas card every year? Nov 30, 2008
Times being what they are, we should redefine Christmas cards this year ... So Leo took their Christmas cards, crossed out the signatures, and sent them to other people the following year ... Then, when his hosts weren't watching, Leo would heist a bunch of Christmas cards from their fireplace mantle. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Cristes Maesse old English, Christ's mass Nov 30, 2008
St. Nicholas (the happy saint who evolved into Santa Claus), Christmas cards which appeared first in England in 1843. Their message can be spiritual and uplifting or just a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Local couple campaigns for more organ donors Nov 29, 2008
The two have never met in person but they still exchange Christmas cards. We got a letter one day, husband Mike said. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
The race is on ... to finish all your Christmas tasks! Nov 28, 2008
I have a lot of early-bird friends who started making me nervous back at Halloween when they declared their Christmas cards had already come in. And when my mother told me that my sister-in-law was completely done with all her shopping by EARLY November, I decided I needed to get into gear. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)