Lions, radio station team up for winter clothing effort Nov 23, 2009
Posted: Monday, October 26, 2009 4:48 PM CDT A Christmas to Remember started more than 20 years ago with a small monetary donation from an area citizen the idea was to purchase new winter clothing for needy children ... Today, the Christmas to Remember Foundation, along with Hometown Radio and underwriters Jackson Lions Club and Western Calaveras Lions, continue the work that started so long ago ... Christmas to Remember is strictly a money-raising effort. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Donations WANTED! Nov 23, 2009
old Christmas Decorations. Please bring your donations to. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Mountain Ranch Community Club plans Christmas event Nov 23, 2009
Posted: Monday, October 26, 2009 4:48 PM CDT The Mountain Ranch Community Club will host the 24th annual Christmas in the Country craft faire, bake sale and luncheon from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at the Mountain Ranch Community Hall, 8049 Washington St. Parking will be available in the field across the street and participants are asked to not park at the post office ... The Christmas elves will sell prize-drawing tickets for the items that all the crafters have donated. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Quilt fair draws large crowds, offers prizes Nov 23, 2009
The Elves donate more than 200 toys to Santa's Express each Christmas. For more information call 795-1464 or e-mail. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Tyburn Academy Christmas bazaar focuses on family Nov 23, 2009
AUBURN Outside the air was chilly and the trees were bare, but few signs of Christmas could be found. But the Holy Family Gymnasium was alive with Christmas spirit ... The Tyburn Academy of Mary Immaculate held a Christmas bazaar Saturday to raise money for the school, to celebrate the unity among the school's families and to spread a message about their values. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
More of this story Nov 23, 2009
Right now, we have no funds for hams, the usual Christmas centerpiece, Moniz said ... We have nothing to give for Christmas. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Soldier's visit home too short Nov 23, 2009
Letherman said they were going to try and celebrate all of the holidays -- his birthday, Thanksgiving and Christmas -- while her son was home ... Letherman said she even thought about decorating the yard in Halloween and the inside of the house in Christmas, but she ran out of time. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Filled with joy Nov 23, 2009
It's not December yet, but there is a gift-giving deadline looming tomorrow that had hundreds of people filling and wrapping Christmas boxes for the past week. Operation Christmas Child on Oahu has already logged in more than 6,000 shoe boxes full of surprises for children in strife-torn places around the globe ... COLLECTION SITES Operation Christmas Child. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
A magical place Nov 23, 2009
A woodland path leads to fields of Christmas trees at Schatten Berg tree farm in Plympton ... But this isn t the magic of witches and wizards; it is the magic of Christmas ... For the past 38 years, Neil and Linda Vopat have been working to bring the magic of the holiday season to homes across the area by planting and nurturing tens of thousands of Christmas trees on their Schatten Berg Christmas Tree Farm on Brook Street. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Saving memories Nov 23, 2009
It s a perfect Christmas gift for anyone, Angela Joseph said ... For the company Christmas party, Joseph Int l employees will watch a DVD featuring pictures of the company s earliest days, milestones, major projects and achievements ... The last day to ship items in time for Christmas is Dec. 21 for Priority Mail and Dec. 23 for Express Mail. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Santa Feeds America kicks off at mall Nov 23, 2009
Food donations will be accepted through Christmas Eve. Visit for more information. (Athens Banner-Herald)
The anti-nanny state rant: leave us be please Nov 23, 2009
Take, for example, reports that Pick n Pay has been put under pressure into not selling toy guns this Christmas. What do the do-gooders think. (Business Report, South Africa)
Oak Ridge Boys bring Christmas joy to Athens Nov 23, 2009
The boys are back and they're bringing an early Christmas present with them. Oak Ridge Boys' Christmas Show When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 Where: The Classic Center, 300 N. Thomas St. Cost: $29 ... Hot on the heels of their latest album release - titled "The Boys are Back" - the legendary Oak Ridge Boys will bring their 20th annual Christmas tour to the Classic Center on Nov. 30. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Great Scott! Read it first Nov 23, 2009
SYDNEY'S Lord Mayor, Clover Moore, seems to have well and truly shaken the tag of the Grinch who stole Christmas. Ever since that attack of the lord mayoral Christmas spirit in 2004 after cuts to the city's celebration budget, Sydney's festivities have sparkled ... In 2007 Moore hit back with the announcement that she had spent $380,000 to renovate the six-storey-high Christmas tree in Martin Place, which was fitted with ''extra bushy foliage'' and 58,000 environmentally friendly LED lights. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Holiday job competition is stiff Nov 23, 2009
"I was excited because I wanted a part-time job just for the Christmas season." ... "Business has been going well. We anticipate a robust Christmas. We feel that the climate is good for a store that has the right merchandise." ... UPS, based in Atlanta, is predicting it will deliver about 400 million packages between Thanksgiving and Christmas, a slight increase from last year, spokeswoman Rebecca Treacy-Lenda said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Santa Claus comes to town Nov 23, 2009
As soon as Santa sat down in his chair, in the center of the mall, children lined up to tell Santa what they wanted for Christmas ... This brings so much magic at Christmas, Courtnie Gardner said ... Spencer Dorosheff, 5, of Lake City, was so caught up in the moment, he forgot to tell Santa that he wanted Legos for Christmas. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Thank you for good wholesome programming. I like Little House on the Prarie,... Nov 23, 2009
Having already enacted these tactics at various points over the years, to particularly big effect around Christmas, the family-friendly network has formalized the "Hallmark Channel Holiday Countdown." The cross-platform push begins with "Countdown to Halloween" and continues with "Countdown to Thanksgiving," before culminating with a five-week long programming and marketing blitz of "Countdown to Christmas." ... For its Countdown to Christmas, Hallmark Channel also will partner with Hallmark... (Multichannel News)
Holiday jobs offer variety Nov 23, 2009
"It was around Christmas in 2007, and I realized I didn't have any money to buy Christmas presents," Kelley said. He said it was more difficult to wash windows in the winter rather than summer. (The University Echo, TN)
The Grove's Annual Tree Lighting Celebration and Concert, Sponsored by Cadillac, Features Special Performances, Celebrity Appearances, Lighting of the 100-ft Tree and Spectacular Fireworks Finale Nov 23, 2009
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Grove will host its annual tree-lighting event, Hollywood Christmas Celebration at The Grove on Sunday, November 22 at 7:30 p.m. The festive celebration, free to the public, draws crowds from throughout Los Angeles who come to see the stunning 100-foot Christmas tree brought to life with more than 10,000 lights and 15,000 ornaments and to enjoy the array of talented performers who come to spread the holiday cheer ... A highlight of the evening will be an... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Elliott: Travel survival guide Nov 23, 2009
That is a significant departure from previous holidays, in which Americans used Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years to get away ... Thats particularly true if youre flying over the Christmas holiday ... For the two weeks between Christmas and New Years, I would not expect much discounting, he told me. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Holiday travel 101: Expert tips Nov 23, 2009
Sure, checking into a business hotel on Christmas Eve may not be the most romantic thing youve ever done, but its probably better than the spare room at the in-laws. More from Travel + Leisure. (MSNBC -- Travel)
eBay apologizes for technical glitch in search function Nov 23, 2009
AFP - Monday, November 23. Online auction giant eBay apologized Sunday for a technical glitch that caused a one-day crash of its website search functions it attributed to a surge in holiday shoppers. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Former child star, husband experience Southern hospitality Nov 23, 2009
Karolyn Grimes rings a bell from the Fuston family Christmas tree during her visit to Columbia. Look, daddy, teacher says everytime a bell rings an angel gets his wings is the famous line she spoke to Jimmy Stewart in her role as his daughter Zuzu in the classic Christmas film It s a Wonderful Life. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Culleoka Country Christmas slated Dec. 5 Nov 23, 2009
Culleoka Country Christmas Committee members, pictured with Santa, are making plans for this year s festivities to be held from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Culleoka Fire Hall on Valley Creek Road ... Continuing a tradition that began in 1996, Culleoka Country Christmas will be celebrated from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Culleoka Fire Hall on Valley Creek Road ... A verse from her 1998 poem describes this year s theme perfectly, For no matter where out paths may roam, When it's... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
eBay fixes search glitch on website Nov 23, 2009
"Our immediate priority is to resolve this issue. Once that is achieved, rest assured that we will assess the economic impact of this issue and will be compensating sellers appropriately. "In the meantime, we will be issuing full fee credits for affected listings," she added. The technical problem came five days before the Thanksgiving holiday, on Thursday, which traditionally marks the start of the Christmas shopping season. (Agencies) Editor: Sun Yunlong Related Stories. (Xinhuanet, China)
Christmas News Nov 23, 2009
The Christmas season is just around the corner and that means it is time for the annual festivities ... In Long Bay, the Rutkowski and Esper families are preparing for the night of Christmas fun ... Refreshments and Christmas music will be provided at Ebenezer United Methodist Church. (Loris Scene, SC)
Dickens of a Christmas ... Home for the Holidays Nov 23, 2009
Dickens of a Christmas ... McKinney celebrates twenty-nine years of holiday spirit in Historic Downtown McKinney with the annual favorite Dickens of a Christmas ... To bring fresh and innovative twists to this holiday classic, McKinney Main Street will add new activities and update the theme for Dickens of a Christmas. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Salvation Army bell ringers hit the streets Nov 23, 2009
The Red Kettle Christmas Campaign enables the Salvation Army to provide food, toys and clothing to more than six million people during the Christmas season and helps more than 34 million Americans recovering from all kinds of personal disasters nationwide ... The funds raised help support many of the 37 million people in poverty who turn to the Army for food and toys at Christmas, utility and homeless assistance, senior and child care, drug abuse treatment and many other social service needs. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Shoplift from The Gap!* Nov 23, 2009
This all from their multi-spiritual : Go Christmas, go Hanukkah, go Kwanzaa, go Solstice. A member of the One True Faith, I prefer Christmas, but I certainly have much respect for Judaism, and thus am all about Hanukah (and once made a beer-and-wine-bottle menorah for a desperate Jewish roommate one year) ... The commercialization of Christmas (et al.) is nothing new, but this advertisement denigrates the Holiday Season more so than anything that I can remember, not merely not even ... (The American Conservative)
For the least of us Nov 23, 2009
There are hundreds of children in this area who face the possibility of not having a meal on Christmas day, much less presents to open ... All wrapped gifts must be brought to the Daily Press by Dec. 18 to ensure delivery to each child by Christmas ... While sponsoring families and donating gifts may be difficult for some, there are other ways to make an impact this Christmas. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
New Zealand Consumer Confidence Falls, Hampering Recovery from Recession Nov 23, 2009
Slowing confidence may curb in the approach to the busy Christmas season, slowing New Zealands recovery from the worst recession in three decades. Retail sales gained 0. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Bruising battle... Nov 23, 2009
Democrat congressional leaders, who got a healthcare bill through the House of Representatives a fortnight ago, are struggling to move legislation through the Senate by Christmas. Both houses must agree on a bill before it can be delivered to Mr Obama to sign into law. (The Drudge Report)
Sandcrab sendoff set for Saturday morning Nov 23, 2009
The 11th annual Christmas Benefit for underprivileged children of Calhoun County will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5, at Rita Jo s Bayview Tavern ... Calhoun High School Choral Department will present its annual Christmas concert, Festival of Carols at 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 7 ... Northside Baptist Church will present its annual Christmas pageant, Silver Bells, Monday, Dec. 7, through Sunday, Dec. 13. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Chamber Orchestra presents holiday concert Nov 23, 2009
Leroy Anderson s Sleigh Ride is one of many Christmas favorites that will be presented at the Gaylord Chamber Orchestra concert, Classic Christmas, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Gornick Auditorium in Gaylord High School ... Under the direction of Thomas Riccobono, the orchestra also will perform selections from The Nutcracker, A Christmas Festival, also by Leroy Anderson, Carol of the Bells, and much more. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Holidays at the theater Nov 23, 2009
A Christmas Carol: James Carpenter returns as Scrooge in ACT's version of Charles Dickens' definitive yuletide tale ... A Christmas Carol: Other perennial stagings: Center Rep, Dec. 10-20, Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek; $15-$41, (925) 943-7469 ... A Christmas Memory: Theatre Rhinoceros and Word for Word retell Truman Capote's story. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Navy band to perform at The Centre Nov 23, 2009
She ll be doing a nice little version of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas ... I m just hoping everyone will have an opportunity to come out and enjoy themselves, Jolly said, and hopefully kick off their Christmas season with a show the whole family can come out and enjoy ... It s just a great night of holiday music just before the Christmas week. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
A small loan is a huge help for Tanzanian en... Nov 23, 2009
Christmas time is the peak season for sales. . (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Shoppers wait for retailers to budge Retail experts are expecting cautious holiday shoppers who cant and wont spend like they used to pushing sales lower than last year's. Nov 23, 2009
Its going to be a very, very interesting Christmas, Dion said. The American consumer knows how to wait the retailers out. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Kennedy: Bishop Barred Me From Communion Nov 23, 2009
For example the Christmas Tree (Christ's tree) is one. Anyway, try to keep in mind that the big thing with going to church is you see this big group of people saying rediculous, idiotic things, and doing rediculous, idiotic things, and you are saying and doing those same things - the entire experience is simply group-reinforcement of a belief. (CBS News)
Pie for Life Nov 23, 2009
Oh, and most definitely I'll order a pie (or 2) by Thanksgiving and by Christmas. Not so sure about once/month yet. (CBS News)
BA warns cabin crew over strike: report Nov 23, 2009
Unions last week started balloting more than 12,000 BA staff on a strike that closes on December 14, with possible action just before the Christmas holiday season. Walsh also showed a renewed interest in creating an alliance with Australia's Qantas, saying "you could look there again," according to the newspaper. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Concert opens Empty Stocking Fund Nov 23, 2009
Near the end of the concert, the audience was able to sing along on Merry Christmas, Everyone. and White Christmas and were treated to a surprise visit by Santa Claus. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Sound off! 11/18/09 Nov 23, 2009
We used to celebrate the Christmas holiday ... Christmas has been eliminated from their house ... urkidding50 wrote on Nov 18, 2009 11:35 PM:" No Christmas at the White House, does one wonder what religion the Obama's practice? I personally don't care what they are, but, dangit all, Obama is taking things just too far...Grrrrr ". (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Spreading Holiday Cheer Nov 23, 2009
At the the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission on Friday, it was time for the annual Christmas meal, served by volunteers. Above, Dennis Bland chats with volunteer Marissa McIntosh as he carries his dinner and dessert to a table. (Santa Barbara News-Press)
Fresno Metropolitan Museum: Horton hears a holiday Nov 23, 2009
Reviving a 26-year tradition, elaborately decorated Christmas trees are back at the Fresno Metropolitan Museum, and this year s whimsical wonderland won t disappoint ... Pedergrass said this year s Christmas tree display will be one of the museum s first since undergoing renovation ... Since the museum first opened we have been doing our themed Christmas tree event, she said. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Commercialism not part of mother's Christmas memories Nov 23, 2009
Soon, it will be Christmas ... I react vehemently when I see Christmas trees before pumpkins; that s the routine ... With that said, toys and things were huge parts of my childhood Christmases. (New Iberia, LA)
Food pantries see an increase in visitors Nov 23, 2009
Organizations are also beginning to plan for their Christmas dinners, and some need volunteers to help with daily meals. Loading commenting interface. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Waldorf announces new theater season Nov 23, 2009
Christmas Celebration, Dec. 8 Waldorf s new Christmas tradition. Dessert reception follows. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Blenders to perform Dec. 4 at NIACC Nov 23, 2009
The Blender s harmony-packed and hilarious holiday shows in the Midwest have become a family tradition with beautifully-arranged carols and hymns, tricked out holiday standards and their own enduring and endearing Christmas songs that have become instant classics ... In 1997 they also released their first Christmas album, Nog ... After a hiatus that began at the end of 2000, The Blenders returned in 2002 with a new Christmas album, When it Snows, which quickly found its way onto the Billboard... (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
The week ahead Nov 23, 2009
Sales figures should give some indication of consumers confidence in the tentative economic recovery on one of America's busiest days for retailers, which marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. Will consumers forget about the recent recession or will they stay away, hoping to pick up better bargains on the internet on cyber Monday after window shopping over the weekend. (The Economist)
Where to Find Christmas Card Patter... Nov 22, 2009
Where to Find Christmas Card Patterns. Where to Find Christmas Card Patterns ... Handmade Christmas cards are a beautiful addition to any gift, or they can serve as inexpensive keepsake gifts in their own right. (Suite101.com)
Clubs and organizations, 11-19 Nov 22, 2009
The Christmas party will be held at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at St. Thomas social room ... The Day Circle will have its Christmas meeting on Dec. 10 at Ponderosa. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Children enjoy breakfast with Santa Nov 22, 2009
Sarah Sheperd, 6, of Carlisle makes tells Santa what she wants for Christmas ... Alex Wright, 3, of Carlisle tells Santa what he wants for Christmas ... Spencer, 1 1/2 years old, and John, who will turn 3 on Christmas, were reluctant to leave their mom and dad, approaching the man in the red suit with the upmost caution. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Bulletin Board Nov 22, 2009
Enjoy the Christmas Polynesian atmosphere at HuKeLau while feasting on a lunch of either stuffed boneless chicken or prime rib. Visit the Yankee Candle Factory and finish with a 2 mile drive through Forest Park, New England s largest display of Christmas lights ... Enjoy the Christmas Polynesian atmosphere at HuKeLau while feasting on a lunch of either stuffed boneless chicken or prime rib. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Community rallies for a Kids' Christmas Nov 22, 2009
Community rallies for a Kids' Christmas ... The Kids' Community Christmas Committee at the Second Baptist Church in Catskill are gearing up for their annual toy giveaway held in December ... Published: Sunday, November 22, 2009 2:16 AM EST CATSKILL Members of the Second Baptist Church of Catskill have begun their preparations for their third annual Kids Community Christmas, and they say this year s celebration will be even larger than in the past. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Tyburn Academy Christmas bazaar focuses on family Nov 22, 2009
AUBURN Outside the air was chilly and the trees were bare, but few signs of Christmas could be found. But the Holy Family Gymnasium was alive with Christmas spirit ... The Tyburn Academy of Mary Immaculate held a Christmas bazaar Saturday to raise money for the school, to celebrate the unity among the school's families and to spread a message about their values. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Hundreds get into Christmas mood at annual Stroll Nov 22, 2009
COLUMBUS -- Hundreds of people spent an evening downtown Thursday enjoying the food, festivities and fun of the seventh annual Downtown Christmas Stroll ... Its a kick-off of the Christmas season in Columbus and a showcase of what we have downtown, she said ... Reminds a person [at least an older 1]of how Christmas used to be in a small community. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Excuses for the festive season Nov 22, 2009
I need to do my Christmas shopping and Danoz Direct is doing a TV special ... As a Christmas bonus, would it be possible to get my job back ... Failure to buy appropriate Christmas present for spouse. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Fantasy to kick off holidays Nov 22, 2009
Sealy may not be known for its white Christmases, but there will be snow this year, at least at the annual Fantasy of Lights, set to kick off the holiday season starting Dec. 4 ... Fantasy is good family fun to put you in the Christmas spirit ... You can do some Christmas shopping, and get a good jump on the holidays, she said. (Sealy News, TX)
Hiles News: Have you seen any deer? Nov 22, 2009
Hiles Fire Department Christmas Party ... The Christmas party date will be Saturday, Dec. 5 ... Hiles Service Club is going to have the children of the community sing Christmas carols and decorate posters that show what Christmas means to them. (Forest Republican, WI)
Get ready for Black Friday Nov 22, 2009
She studies them to find Christmas gifts that she thinks will be the perfect fit for her family ... In my kids day care, they passed out a sheet that talked about important things that you might want to think about giving your children for Christmas ... Its two hours of the most exciting part of Christmas for me, she said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Community needs your help to make the holidays bright Nov 22, 2009
Now is a time to donate even more to make sure everyone in need gets a Christmas basket ... It expects more people than ever will sign up for a Christmas basket, said Tina Hintz, housing manager at the agency ... You can give a gift at Christmas and that gift will be used all year long, Shippy said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Thankful letters Nov 22, 2009
I love to have holidays like Christmas in my house ... My favorite holiday is Christmas because of all the presents. (Weymouth News, MA)
Crow Wing County Board Nov 22, 2009
Closing of government buildings at noon on Christmas Eve. 9. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Atom Smasher Works Better Than Expected Nov 22, 2009
" Science what a wonderful thing people except when it's used on something this elaborate and stupid. So this one machine cost $ 10 billion dollars? I think of a couple of thousand good uses that this $ 10 billion dollars used for this garbage could've been used to benefit mankind and woman by the way! BOOOOOOM!!! Big Bang Theory. by SS_433 November 22, 2009 12:23 AM EST Look at the "neutron star" article in Wikipedia. Science offers us a way to find out about so many wonders that this universe... (CBS News)
