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Douglas World Cup Christmas Tournament concludes. On Wednesday the Douglas World Cup Christmas Tournament concluded with Germany beating Argentina 8-7 in a wild high scoring affair ... Ramon Acosta had four goals, Juan Cuevas scored three goals times and Captain Tony Lopez had two goals to lead Germany to the first Annual Douglas Christmas World Cup Championship. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
'Tis the silly season to be jolly Jan 6, 2009
THE silly season around Christmas and new year is well named ... On Christmas Day we yield to suppressed cravings for pork crackling and chocolate-coated peanuts, and for crooners such as Bing Crosby and Nat King Cole singing of snowflakes and open fires ... Brad Pitt huddles the Christmas masses. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
'Marley' still top dog at box office Jan 6, 2009
B.O. revs for the week between Christmas and New Year's were up nearly 20% over the same stretch in 2007. "It's a very atypical Christmas to have this many movies succeed," Disney prexy of domestic distribution Chuck Viane said ... Lionsgate wasn't so lucky with its Christmas Day release, Frank Miller's "The Spirit." Pic grossed $3. (Variety)
/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Minister Kenney to join Christmas celebrations with Montreal's Orthodox Christian communities/ Jan 6, 2009
R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Minister Kenney to join Christmas celebrations with Montreal's Orthodox Christian communities. MONTREAL, Jan. 5 /CNW Telbec/ - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, will join in Christmas celebrations at the St. Gregory The Illuminator Armenian Cathedral of Montreal. (Canada Newswire)
A setback for Obama's plans Jan 6, 2009
"The United States understands that Israel needs to take actions to defend itself," said White House spokesman Gordon Johndroe at Bush's ranch in Texas, where the outgoing president is spending the Christmas holiday. Johndroe called the leadership of Hamas "nothing but thugs". (Asia Times Online)
Annus fabulous Jan 6, 2009
With post-Christmas blues and three months of dark evenings looming, January is never the happiest of months ... "Each person can invite someone new or a new couple. Not only are you spreading the cost of having a dinner party when times are hard after Christmas, but also meeting new people and widening your social circle of friends. "And you get to do something different rather than sitting in on a Friday or Saturday ... " Add your comments on this story, using the form below. In recent years,... (BBC News -- UK)
A lost fortnight Jan 6, 2009
But after an unusually long Christmas break, we could be forgiven for letting the following stories slip under the radar ... However, Mr Webb was delighted to arrive home one day before Christmas to discover Mr Fenton - visiting England - had hand-delivered a card and 200 by way of repayment, nearly 40 years later ... It may have dented Republican Sarah Palin's chances of becoming the next US vice-president but the "scandal" of her unmarried teenage daughter's pregnancy came to a happy... (BBC News -- UK)
Can't protect minorities, then quit office: SC tells govts Jan 6, 2009
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court's judicial conscience, pricked heavily by the ugly violence against Christians in Orissa's Kandhmal district last year, appears to be still raw despite peace returning to the area and Christmas and new year celebrations passing off peacefully. In an unusual outburst, after passing several orders which were being obeyed by the Naveen Patnaik government and the Centre, a Bench comprising Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan and Justices Markandey Katju and P Sathasivam gave... (Times of India)
Thorndale welcomes holiday season Jan 6, 2009
Beautiful weather brought a crowd out to downtown Thorndale Saturday for the Thorndale Area Chamber of Commerce annual Christmas festivities ... Highlight of the afternoon was the annual Christmas parade with David Hall and Danny Hernandez serving as announcers and commentators ... The Thorndale Area Chamber of Commerce thanks everyone who volunteered their time and talents to help plan, organize, and make the annual downtown Christmas events happen. (Thorndale Champion, TX)
Christmas Letter to America Jan 6, 2009
25 percent, but don t expect Mr. Potter at the bank to share that Christmas joy ... What a Christmas present ... I hope you had a Merry Christmas. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Xbox 360 Records Its Biggest Year Ever Jan 6, 2009
Between Christmas and New Year's Day, Xbox LIVE experienced its busiest week ever, with a record of more than 1. 5 million concurrent members online. (PR Newswire)
beat the post-holiday credit card trap Jan 6, 2009
As your wheelie bins groan with the post-Christmas debris, it's time to nail your credit card debt ... As financial adviser Bruce Brammall says: "Christmas is one day but too many people seem to make it cost them about three months. "The damage they do in half a month between December 15 and December 30 ends up ruining their finances for up to three months," says the Melbourne-based adviser and author of Debt Man Walking. "If your credit card is still smoking from overuse on Christmas presents... (The Australian)
Skiing at last: Races begin after 2 cancellations Jan 6, 2009
Though the air was nippy, the temperature was five degrees above the internationally mandated standard of no less than minus 4, and the sunny, Christmas-card-perfect scene at Kincaid made it feel more hospitable ... A one-time biathlete who grew up in Vermont and now calls Minneapolis home, Compton reported training in temperatures of minus 12 and wind chills of minus 35 back in Minnesota during the Christmas holidays. (Anchorage Daily News)
Christmas tree pick-ups planned Jan 6, 2009
As the holiday season draws to a close, local municipalities are offering to help residents get rid of their Christmas trees ... Heres a brief summary of municipalities that will dispose of Christmas trees. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
On Parenting: Involve kids in writing thank you notes Jan 6, 2009
Muppet Christmas Carol, Shippensburg Library, today at 1:30 p.m. Come watch Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and the other Muppets take on the Christmas classic ... Still, this time of year they have a tendency to pile up between Christmas and birthdays. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Festivus memories Jan 6, 2009
Not chaos on which order is constantly being imposed - like, say, Christmas dinner - but chaos on which more chaos is sporadically imposed, as others join in the gala headlocks. And the Festivus pole is within the reach of any pocketbook. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Venerable shop closing its doors Jan 6, 2009
DURHAM -- After nearly 40 years in business, the Pinehurst Candle Shop has seen its last Christmas. Elaine Brown, who took over the shop in 1999, said she barely made it through the holiday season after her health problems kept the store closed much of 2008. (Herald Sun)
Florida's Harvin says ankle '90 percent' healed Jan 6, 2009
every day but Christmas and New Years Day during the Gators winter break. He estimated he was in the training room 15 hours each day with trainer Kyle Johnston which would put him in there from about the time he wakes up until he goes to bed. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Europe stocks mixed amid Asia gains Jan 6, 2009
LONDON - European stock markets were mixed Monday despite hefty gains earlier in Asia as traders took profits on gains built up over the Christmas and New Year's holidays ... RalliesStock markets around the world have enjoyed a strong rally over the last month or so, in particular since Christmas Eve, though the moves have been sentiment-driven as opposed to being based on any fundamental change in the economic or financial outlook. (MSNBC -- Business)
Seizure killed Jett Travolta: undertaker sees death certificate Jan 6, 2009 Blu-ray Sales Grow Faster Than DVD Jan 6, 2009 Guest commentary: Happy holidays, neighbor! Wanna wrassle? Jan 6, 2009 Burger King's fragrance could start new trend Jan 6, 2009 The Most Distrusted Institution In America Jan 6, 2009 Party with your SO's ex? Jan 6, 2009 Chomping at bit Jan 6, 2009 It's even better than Christmas lights Jan 6, 2009 ‘Sincerest flattery' in yo-yo year Jan 6, 2009 Go 'green' with Christmas tree Jan 6, 2009 Democrat News Christmas Coloring Contest Winner #1 Jan 6, 2009 Carle: Winter break escapades Jan 6, 2009 Cook's Corner Jan 6, 2009 An overdue Christmas apology Jan 6, 2009 Facilitating our splendid isolation Jan 6, 2009 Christmas tree has all-outdoors theme Jan 6, 2009 Spokane pounded by snowstorm again Jan 6, 2009 Faulty circuits in brain may cause binge eating: scientists Jan 6, 2009 Fat One brings early Christmas to Spanish lottery winners Jan 6, 2009 Phoenix rail offers look into future for Honolulu Jan 6, 2009 Metro braces for soggy meltdown Jan 6, 2009 Where is Ignatieff? Jan 6, 2009 EDITOR’S MAILBAG (Jan. 1) Jan 6, 2009 Relish The American Table: Make merry with mulled wine Jan 6, 2009 When was the last time you read a good book? Jan 6, 2009 Editorial: Finance data expose donors to retaliation Jan 6, 2009 Downhill boom - Investment in resort paying big dividends this winter Jan 6, 2009 Cheap gas, snow bring opportunities Jan 6, 2009 Christmas Fish Soup a flavorful favorite Jan 6, 2009 Next Maintains Annual Profit Forecast After Resisting Holiday Price Cuts Jan 6, 2009 Spokane pounded by snowstorm again Jan 6, 2009 Official: Decline due to more troopers, pricey gas Jan 6, 2009 Slaughter Stands Up to Gas Companies Jan 6, 2009 Typical winter days of snow and ice Jan 6, 2009 4-H County Council Gives Back Jan 6, 2009 EMPLOYEES OF RIVERSIDE CASINO & GOLF RESORT GIVE BACK IN A BIG WAY Jan 6, 2009 Nativity needs support Jan 6, 2009 What's going in by Sport Authority? Jan 6, 2009 Marietta Brezuna Moore Jan 6, 2009 Letter: Thanks to Santas helpers Jan 6, 2009 Arkabutla News Jan 6, 2009 Head Coach Jeff Walz's Blog Jan 6, 2009 On Your Mind Jan 6, 2009 Onward to Iraq (Updated Dec. 18) Jan 6, 2009 When was the last time you read a good book? Jan 6, 2009 Happy anniversary, happy birthday, Merry Christmas: Family reunites over Christmas holiday for anniversary and belated birthday celebration for mom Jan 6, 2009 Stolen Testa's decoration found Jan 6, 2009 Tigers, Red Devils will ring in the New Year together Jan 6, 2009 The top ten stories in Coppell in review Jan 6, 2009 Rio Tinto resumes operations at Western Australian Pilbara mine Jan 6, 2009 Telstra strike could hit this weekend Jan 6, 2009 Buyer's Remorse: Final Blow To Stores' Painful Holiday Jan 6, 2009 Coney Island Wins First Place In Downtown Shawnee Contest Jan 6, 2009 Senior Corner Jan 6, 2009 Christmas gift for Dylan Moore family Jan 6, 2009 Seven red lights on wreath Jan 6, 2009 'Marley & Me' Sits And Stays Atop Box Office Jan 6, 2009 Zimbabwe cabinet 'next month' Jan 6, 2009 Which Of Them Actually Work? Jan 6, 2009 Water Valley FCE members gather for Christmas party Jan 6, 2009 Obama Gets Ready for His Washington Closeup Jan 6, 2009 Charleston firefighters spread Christmas cheer at Camp New Hope Jan 5, 2009 New Doctor Who's a Party Animal Jan 5, 2009 Things to do and places to go Jan 5, 2009 Inspired by the skating nun Jan 5, 2009
The slender mum admits to piling on the Christmas weight. January 6, 2009 - 1:37PM. (The Age, Australia)
FTSE seen opening up Jan 6, 2009
64, extending the post-Christmas and New Year rally into a fifth session as more traders return to work following the holidays. British consumer morale sank lower in December as worries about job losses resulting from the economic downturn soured the Christmas spirit. (Reuters UK)
The trade body further notified that the Blu-ray sales achieved a new high during this Christmas, with as many as 1 ... The figures are hardly surprising, as this Christmas observed a notably higher proportion of the people had access to a full-fledged Blu-ray player, a PlayStation 3 console, or a notebook or desktop integrated with Blu-ray drive, than did so the festive season in 2007, BVA report added ... With considerable sales growth registered during the Christmas season, Blu-ray has... (ITProPortal)
Around Christmastime, unbeknownst to me, just around the corner from my house ... Merry Christmas, my friend. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Not being able to find the new Burger King "Flame" meat-scented cologne for Duh-hubby's Christmas stocking. At $3. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
To wit, when Americans were asked the week before Christmas if they thought the Madoff ripoff was an isolated case or common behavior among financial advisers and institutions, they thought it was the norm ... That's one Christmas present the country would gladly accept a little late. (Forbes)
Got me pearls for Christmas ... Did you hear about the guy who killed the 8 people and set the house on fire on Christmas eve ... Poppa for some strange reason I have had no desire to shop since I finished at Christmas. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Harvin took only two days off from rehabilitating his ankle during Christmas break ... "I went home on Christmas Day and after that (went) right back to work. I took off New Year's Day," he says. (USA Today -- Sports)
It's even better than Christmas lights ... This year is the third time I've put together a Christmas lights contest for this newspaper ... Christmas lights and decorations are just one of the ways to put us into the Christmas spirit. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
This is Christmas and everyone should be thinking positive thoughts ... So Merry Christmas to all. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
(0) Go 'green' with Christmas tree Dec 31, 2008 - 14:12:05 CST. The city of Farmington has set up a place to drop off discarded live, clean Christmas trees. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Brittney Stumbaugh ,6, of Fredericktown won the holiday coloring contest in the Democrat News. 00 Pizza Hut gift card. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
I hope the Christmas holiday was as good for everyone as it was for me. This was my first Christmas in my hometown of Anchorage, Alaska, since my sophomore year of high school ... For the past two Christmases, our family had traveled to San Jose, Calif. (ESPN -- College Sports)
I'm glad Christmas dinner is behind me, but the dilemma of preparing a great meal for the first day of a new year is weighing heavily on my shoulders ... This year, try this recipe for a black-eyed pea dish that is a little different that boilding them with the left-over Christmas ham bone. (Brewton Standard, AL)
My family never thought of it, but it sounds like something they might do: Buy lottery tickets as Christmas presents for the kids ... Seriously, who gets their kids lotto tickets for Christmas. (Winona Daily News, MN)
One of those holiday staples -- mindless gift-seeking panic -- pushed me into Brookstone's "world of innovation" before Christmas, and I'm still recovering from the store's astute and unapologetic perception of the 21st century consumer ... And the Digital Alcohol Detector is the perfect Christmas gift because maintaining the proper balance of bourbon and eggnog is suddenly way beyond your pay grade. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
MOUNT CALVARY This lady's Christmas tree is an outdoorsman's, or in this case, outdoorswoman's, showpiece ... "I've always liked outdoor things and I thought someday I'm going to have a Christmas tree like that." ... A one-woman dynamo, Langjahr (who said the name means "long year" in German) starts thinking about her next Christmas theme around the time decorations get packed away. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Spokane children, whose Christmas break began two days early because of snow, got another day off Monday. Classes were set to resume Tuesday. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Brad Pitt huddles the Christmas masses. Vatican says contraceptive pill pollutes. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Christmas came early for thousands of Spaniards today as the country's festive lottery the world's largest paid out a total of more than 2 billion (1. 34 billion), the equivalent of 50 (34) for every member of the population. (Yahoo News -- Gambling & Lottery)
"I've been waiting for this day like a kid waiting for Christmas," said Janine Roumain of Tempe. A native of Chicago, Roumain expects transplants from other big cities will gravitate to the mass-transit system. (Honolulu Advertiser)
It added extra pressure on a day that traditionally ranks as one of TransLink's busiest, with students and workers returning after the Christmas holidays. SkyTrain was so crowded Monday that TransLink enlisted the help of police to prevent passengers from going up the escalator when the platform was already full. (Vancouver Sun)
Iggy's investiture had the added disadvantage of coming just before the Christmas break. It meant that, with all the holiday distractions, he couldn't showcase himself. (Globe and Mail -- National)
It is still a national holiday the same as Christmas Day in all the countries that used to be the British Empire. The explanation I learned at school was that it was the servants day off as they had to work on Christmas Day and their masters would give them a box of leftover Christmas food to take to their families ... When I was a child in England it was the day that I had to answer the doorbell many times as the coal man, the dustbin man, the postman, the newspaper man and other people who did... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
In the Middle Ages, mulled wine was credited with medicinal and aphrodisiac powers (what serf wouldn t love to snuggle up with a hot toddy), and in Victorian England a spot of tea was added to a glass of mulled wine and dubbed Christmas tea. In the United States, nearly everyone cites eggnog as our most typical holiday libation. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
The following titles were the top 10 hard cover fiction best sellers the week before Christmas according to the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association ... The Christmas Sweater by Glenn Beck. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Barefoot wrote on Jan 1, 2009 8:10 AM:" Don't know many people that show up at a Christmas party among family members armed. ". Roger wrote on Jan 1, 2009 4:28 PM:" SAHSgrad writes: If people want to get married, that should be a matter between them and their church. The only status that should involve the State is a civil union. ". (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Two Saturday s ago was the fifth-best day in the history of the 49-year-old resort - with 2,600 skiers - and the whole Christmas weekend was busy, according to Rob Ringer, president and general manager ... Margaret McCarty, owner of the Village Shop at 118 S. Broadway, which sells high-end apparel and outdoor gear, said the store had its best day ever on Christmas Eve. (Missoulian, MT)
Tiffany Thomas and her brother Layne caught a couple of really nice walleyes over Christmas Eve and Day ... 1 pounds on Christmas Eve; his sister outdid him the next day with a monster 12. (Missoulian, MT)
I give you my family s traditional Christmas Fish Soup. Christmas Fish Soup. (Missoulian, MT)
Jan. 6 (Bloomberg) -- the U.K.s second-largest clothing retailer, maintained its full-year profit forecast after resisting price cuts before the Christmas holiday and clearing inventory from its stores faster than last year ... Unlike and Debenhams Plc, the retailer didnt offer discounts before Christmas ... Christmas was the worst in many years for U.K. retailers as the prospect of a recession led shoppers to spend less and seek bargains, brokerage firm Seymour Pierce said Dec. 23. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Spokane children, whose Christmas break began two days early because of snow, got another day off Monday. Classes were set to resume Tuesday. (Seattle Times)
According to AAA Carolinas, Christmas holiday travelers were expected to number 1. 9 million in North Carolina (down 22,000 travelers compared to last Christmas) and 953,000 (down 10,500) in South Carolina. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
A local landscaping company is encouraging people to recycle live Christmas trees instead of just throwing them to the curb ... They didn't make it home for Christmas, but 27 New York Army National Guard soldiers did make it home Wednesday. (R News)
Jan and Bill Lange spent the Christmas holiday with their kids in the Manitowoc/Two Rivers area. Wayne and Rosie Konitzer spent Christmas in Oconto Falls with their daughter there ... They said their Christmas ritual was a bit different this year, now that they moved here. (Forest Republican, WI)
"I wanted to help make other kids' Christmas just as great as what mine is. I know it will make me think twice on Christmas Morning when I open my presents." said Janelle Erwin, member of 4-H County Council ... Cutline: Pictured are members of Washington County 4-H County Council, with the wrapped Christmas gifts for the two families they adopted the Holiday Season. (Kalona News, IA)
"Hopefully Christmas Eve or Christmas Day is a little brighter for a few families this year and I'm glad we could help." stated Joan Eggers ... Merry Christmas to all. (Kalona News, IA)
Our reminder to everyone what Christmas is about, the birth of our Lord and Savior ... Just come and see us, bring your children so they can see what Christmas is really about ... Lester wrote on Jan 5, 2009 6:36 PM:" This has gotten way off topic, but the truth is, Christmas is not a command of God, it's a tradition of men. If you don't celebrate Christmas, Christ won't care. Some Christians and Fox News will, but Christ won't. And yes, a pagan ritual was hijacked by Christains. Big whoop. I'm... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Know The Truth wrote on Jan 1, 2009 3:22 PM:" Hey "loveagrowingtown" ~ SO - "The Big Money Man" didn't serve-up an Olive Garden fer your Christmas, and You "NOW" want the "One True Christmas" to come through fer ya with your Real Christmas Wish? I have the feeling before answering your Question/Wish... He'll want to know if you're "Letting HIM play '2nd Base' or 2nd String ... HA wrote on Dec 31, 2008 2:48 PM:" Misterbig: If that were true, you would have made my Christmas wish come true! Not... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
passed away Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2008 at her daughter's home in Goochland, Va. Marietta was born Aug. 17, 1917 in Stratton, Colo. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
One of the nicest moments during the Christmas holiday season was the Saugus Santa s Parade that traveled through the hills and dales on Christmas Eve ... We want to thank all Santa s helpers who volunteered their time on Christmas Eve to bring such joy to young and old alike. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Sunday evening Pauline and Steve Branan attended the Christmas cantata at Wyatte Baptist Church where their daughter and sister, Lisa Steward did a solo ... Marcus Jackson and Robin Brewer honored the youth of Evansville with a Christmas party December 17 at 7 p.m. at his home ... On December 21, at the evening worship service at Evansville Baptist church, music director, James Powell, and the youth presented the Poinsettia Dedication Service followed by the Christmas message by Bro. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
They were really excited about Christmas ... It was a wonderful Christmas as we were able to spend quality time with our families. (Uoflsports.com)
Have a good Christmas ... I think it s wonderful the Christmas spirit they generate ... I d like to comment about the people that during Christmas time and especially during the holiday parade complain that it s not called the Christmas parade or any other holiday thing is not being called Christmas. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Christmas is approaching, and I can't believe that the year is almost over ... Christmas has always been a time for family, and it's hard when you know your family just isn't complete ... It's been very lonely preparing for the holidays, as Christmas is a favorite in our house. (Longview Daily News, WA)
The following titles were the top 10 hard cover fiction best sellers the week before Christmas according to the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association ... The Christmas Sweater by Glenn Beck. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
nWILTON, Iowa When Dollie Ayres was growing up in Belle Plaine in the early 1930s, she was fascinated by a house that seemed to come to life on Christmas ... But on Christmas, all their children would come back home and everything changed ... I went home one day and said to my mother, When I get married, I want it to be on Christmas Day so there will always be people around on Christmas, said Dollie. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
"By next Christmas, we'll have him back to normal," Judy Testa said. Related Subjects. (The Palm Beach Post)
The Red Devils are 12-4, coming off a fifth-place finish at the Plano Christmas Classic ... The Tigers have played eight games in the city of Kewanee, winning both the Wethersfield Thanksgiving and the Kewanee High School Christmas tournaments. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Coppell resident Jerry Malzahn had a hand painted Christmas tree ornament on the 30-foot evergreen Christmas tree in the White House ... His Christmas ornament has a Texas emblem and a landscape that includes a bright blue sky and a field of bluebonnet flowers. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
The company said on December 1 that it would place some of its WA iron ore mines on care and maintenance over Christmas and New Year in response to slowing demand from Chinese steel mills ... "All of the mines and rail operations are gearing up to normal pace again,'' a company spokesman said. "Coastal operations remained through the Christmas and New Year period in operation. (NEWS.com.au)
Telstra's main union has signalled that this weekend could see further industrial action dog the telco if enough employees have come back from their Christmas break ... However, the union did not continue the action into the Christmas period, with Husic saying that it would have adversely affected Australian families who were trying to reach each other over the holiday. (ZDNet.com.au)
The ghost of Christmas past haunting store results is returns ... Before Christmas, one in five Americans polled by Consumer Reports expected to take some items back to stores ... The ICSC, set to update its view Tuesday with week-after-Christmas data, has forecast at least a 1% decline in December same-store sales and double-digit drops across a wide swath of the industry. (Investors Business Daily)
Judging for the first annual Downtown Shawnee Christmas Window Display Design Contest was held last Thursday, Dec. 18. The community was invited to come downtown and tour the lighted Christmas displays in the windows of downtown businesses and vote for their favorites ... Their display was a production featuring window painting, two Christmas trees, angels, the Alleluia Chorus, and many lights. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
The Dec. 23, meeting was our Christmas celebration ... Frances Crawford s poem for the day was My First Christmas In Heaven ... We were reminded to give our old Christmas cards to Patsy Lassiter for crafts. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Daily Herald Print Edition. Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 1:04 PM CST. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
The Abbotsford Fire and Rescue Service ended December with seven red lights on their Christmas Wreath, outside Fire Hall 1. The wreath holds lights that represent all the days of the month. (Abbotsford Times)
No new releases over New Year's meant that the five stars of last week's Christmas box office got another chance to shine ... Not only did it break the Christmas records, but it's now the third-highest-grossing dog movie on record. (VHI.com -- Music News)
He was given a passport on Christmas Day, after complaining for many months that officials were refusing to give him travel documents. Under the power-sharing deal, Mr Mugabe is supposed to remain president and Mr Tsvangirai become prime minister. (BBC News -- Africa)
Now that the Christmas cookies and New Year's Eve toasts have been replaced with resolutions and regrets, many people are scouring the Internet for ways to lose the extra pounds they packed on during the holiday season. The Atkins Diet, The Zone Diet, The South Beach Diet and The Flat Belly Diet have all been figured big in search engine traffic so far in 2009. (ABC News)
The Water Valley Family and Community Education Club held its annual Christmas party Dec. 4 at Legends. Seated from left are Jewell Shouse, Cindy Baker and Helen Harris; standing: Anise McGowan, Carol Bullinger, Doris Alderson, Sharon Adler, Marilyn Baker, Irma Cotton and Marlene Huckaby. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
"I know it's the Christmas season, but President-elect Obama and I are absolutely, absolutely determined that this economic-recovery package will not become a Christmas tree." ... Whether or not they call it a Christmas tree, in other words, a Christmas tree it will surely be. (Time.com)
The funds were used for the Christmas party for developmentally disabled campers, which has become a holiday tradition. Several of the firefighters attended the party as volunteers to help serve the catered dinner, assist with the games and act as Santa s helpers to distribute gifts. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
He won't been seen in the Tardis until the end of the year, when David Tennant, the 10th Doctor, will "regenerate" during the 2009 Christmas special ... The recent Christmas special starring David Morrissey and Dervla Kirwan was watched by 11. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
"MERRY CHRISTMAS, MR. LAWRENCE" You can extend the holiday with director Nagisa Oshima's adaptation of Laurens van der Post's memoir about a Japanese war camp. David Bowie stars in the 1983 film. (Boston Globe)
The apartment was small but neat and bright with Christmas decorations. Penny, the cat, ignored my presence and remained sacked out. (Boston Globe)
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