Gift Ideas for a 7-Year-Old Boy or ... Dec 4, 2008
Looking for a great age appropriate Christmas gift idea for a seven-year-old girl or boy ... Christmas shopping and birthday shopping for a seven-year-old boy or girl can be quite difficult ... Check out the for gift ideas by age, including , , holiday shopping tips, advice on how to save money while Christmas shopping and more. (Suite101.com)
Alternative Christmas Music Dec 4, 2008
Here are some songs to update your repertoire of Christmas tunes ... You just might be surprised to find which modern bands have holiday tunes to rock around your Christmas tree to this season ... Father Christmas - The Kinks. (Suite101.com)
Cat Spring retreat to put on Christmas play Dec 4, 2008
Putting their own spin on Christmas, the Cat Spring Retreat this Sunday will present its 7th Annual Family Christmas Celebration, complete with the play Christmas Mix. The play, explained Jay Barrera, focuses on a fictional Cat Spring family who confuse A Christmas Story with White Christmas and add in a hint of Scrooge to the mix, sure to lead to side-splitting laughter ... It s not your typical Christmas story or play, but we do tell the story of the birth of Jesus, just not so straight arrow,... (Sealy News, TX)
Council approves Dec. 26 as paid holiday Dec 4, 2008
The City of California Board of Aldermen approved the day after Christmas as a paid holiday for city employees ... Christmas falls on Thursday this year and Gov. Blunt has given state employees Friday off ... The city crews began putting up the Christmas decorations on the power poles. (California Democrat, MO)
Share your Christmas Dec 4, 2008
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Holidays, the meltdown, Roslindale Square, City Hall and space stations Dec 4, 2008
Christmas is coming up now, except you can t call it Christmas ... And really finally, the Roslindale Sons of Italy is holding its annual Christmas Ball on Sunday, Dec. 14, from 4-8 p.m. Call 617-327-8019 for details. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Bottle from Whisky Galore! wreck fetches 2200 Dec 4, 2008
The perfect corporate gift this Christmas. Services. (Times Online)
worst Christmas tree spruced up Dec 4, 2008
A threadbare Christmas tree derided as the worst in Britain is to be replaced. Since the tree was put up at a shopping centre it has attracted barbed comments and even made international headlines for its less than shapely form. (Times Online)
Holiday Events Calendar Dec 4, 2008
December 5, the Civil War Museum will be hosting Father Christmas this Friday night from 5 pm - 9 pm ... Children of all ages are invited to come to the museum and talk with Father Christmas, telling him of their Christmas wishes ... The Fredericktown Garden Club is also sponsoring a Christmas Centerpiece and Wreath contest. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Parents offer advice on holiday spending Dec 4, 2008
We have the unfortunate situation that all three kids' birthdays are within one month's time, with Christmas in the middle ... One of my favorite Christmas photos is a picture of Bernie taking an orange out of his stocking. (Albany Times Union)
Empty Stocking Fund donations Dec 4, 2008
Merry Christmas from Ron yn Snider. $25. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Spirit of the season: Scouts sell holiday decor Dec 4, 2008
Matthew Aranow, 14, of Lincoln Boy Scout Troop 127, sets up trees for the troop's annual Christmas Sale ... While bargain-hunting shoppers braved the malls, members of Lincoln Boy Scout Troop 127 spent the morning after Thanksgiving preparing for the troop s annual Christmas Sale ... For 23 years, the troop has been selling freshly cut balsam fir trees, wreaths and garlands, just in time for Christmas. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Hawaii Kai Library to Host Celtic Keiki Christmas Event Dec 4, 2008
The Hawaii Kai Public Library is scheduled to host "Christmas Around the World" featuring the Celtic Keiki on Saturday, December 6th from 10:30 a.m. noon in the Meeting Room ... Children ages 3 and older with a parent or caregiver are invited to wear a Santa hat and enjoy a high-energy, musical performance by the Celtic Keiki, who will sing and dance to Christmas songs from around the world. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii State Library to Host Handbell Choirs Christmas Concert Dec 4, 2008
To help kick off the holiday season in a unique way, come enjoy special Christmas music performed by The Heavenly Handbells and The Halle Halle Ringers bell choirs of Harris United Methodist Church. This 45-minute concert is suitable for all ages. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Wahiawa Christmas Event Scheduled for Friday December 5th Dec 4, 2008
Posted on: Wednesday, December 3, 2008. Kelly PayneReader Submitted. (Honolulu Advertiser)
'Sounds of the Season' Dec. 14 in Santee Dec 4, 2008
SANTEE -- The excitement and anticipation is building as preparations continue for the Santee Christmas Parade on Sunday, Dec. 14 ... Immediately following the parade, the town's Christmas tree will be lit, Christmas carols will be sung and the luminary lighting ceremony conducted ... "Everyone is welcome to participate in Santee's Christmas Parade," Mayor Silas Seabrooks said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Post your Comments Dec 4, 2008
THEATER: North Coast Rep beefs up 'Christmas Carol' revival : North County Times - Californian ... THEATER: North Coast Rep beefs up 'Christmas Carol' revival ... A scene from North Coast Repertory Theatre's "A Christmas Carol." (Courtesy photo). (North County Times)
THEATER: North Coast Rep beefs up 'Christmas Carol' revival Dec 4, 2008
A scene from North Coast Repertory Theatre's "A Christmas Carol." (Courtesy photo). When Stephen Elton was asked to direct North Coast Repertory Theatre's reprise production of "A Christmas Carol" this winter, he had some reservations ... "I call last year's production the Cliff Notes version of 'A Christmas Carol,' " Elton said. (North County Times)
Show us what you've got Dec 4, 2008
See photos from the Cameron Christmas Parade this weekend when you click the slideshow below ... Want to share pictures of your Christmas lighting displays. (Cameron Observer, MO)
Adopt-A-Family this Holiday season Dec 4, 2008
See photos from the Cameron Christmas Parade this weekend when you click the slideshow below ... At Christmastime, many of their clients could use extra assistance ... Those who sign up will receive a Christmas list from a needy household by December 17 and are asked to shop for the items and deliver them to their home before Christmas Day. (Cameron Observer, MO)
Swayze denies 'deathbed' rumours Dec 4, 2008
In a statement to People magazine, the actor called newspaper stories "the only thorn in my side", and said he was home for the Christmas holidays after filming police series The Beast ... Christmas tree 'an insult. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Christmas list 101: The gift of time Dec 4, 2008
LOADING Dec 04, 2008 - 04:06:01 CST If you're like me, it seems like people make way too big a fuss about Christmas ... If, by chance, I happen to get a pair of socks or gloves, that's just gravy to go with the Christmas goose ... But when you think about it, Christmas should be about giving. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
24th annual parade to celebrates the beauty of Christmas dreams Dec 4, 2008
CORVALLIS At 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, Corvallis will kick off the holiday season with the 24th annual Corvallis Community Christmas Parade ... The theme of this year s parade is Celebrate the Beauty of Your Christmas Dreams. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Have a little faith in me Dec 4, 2008
Christmas is coming early this year ... At one point in the play, in a not-so-veiled commentary on commercialism and the pace of the holidays Kringle notes, Christmas and I have sort of gotten lost in the shuffle. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Tuesday's lesson for 2010 Dec 4, 2008
Little rubber christmas tree erasers. Pick em up. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Your favorite Christmas movie? Dec 4, 2008
What s your favorite Christmas movie ... I ve realized over the years, that my favorite Christmas movies are as much about memories and traditions as about the movie themselves ... How the Grinch Stole Christmas. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Rockefeller Center Lights Tree Dec 4, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) -- A family of Hurricane Katrina survivors whose new house was partly built with lumber from last year's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree were among tens of thousands who attended this year's lighting ceremony ... "It's kinda like Christmas before Christmas," said Davison ... "Just being together, the excitement of the day, it's keeping with the spirit of Christmas.". (New York Post)
Christmas parades in Winter Garden and Ocoee are Saturday Dec 4, 2008
The big kickoff to Christmas in Winter Garden and Ocoee takes place this Saturday when the two cities host their annual Christmas parades ... There are also several special trophies given: Mayor's Trophy, Grand Marshal's Award and the City of Winter Garden Christmas Spirit Award. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Bright Christmas - Although it took a second, Havre boy lights D.C. tree Dec 4, 2008
The Montana A Cappella Society performed at the Capitol Christmas Tree lighting ceremony Tuesday night on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol ... WASHINGTON The 9-year-old Havre boy selected to flip the switch that would light this year's Capitol Christmas Tree had a premonition the day after he arrived in Washington, D.C. ... One man from Ohio wrote that he'd always dreamed of spending a Christmas in the Bitterroot. (Missoulian, MT)
New York Gets 'Green' Christmas Tree Dec 4, 2008
Energy-Efficient Christmas Tree Lit Up With LED Lights ... NEW YORK -- The Christmas tree at New York City's Rockefeller Center was lighted Wednesday night ... Among those there for the ceremony was a family of Hurricane Katrina survivors whose new house was partly built with lumber from last year's Christmas tree. (KCRA 3, CA)
Retailerswage warof words Dec 4, 2008
Retailers tiptoe between Christmas, holidays - Holiday retail- msnbc ... Retailers tiptoe between Christmas, holidays ... Advertising holiday productsirks some consumers, who want retailers to get into the Christmas spirit. (MSNBC -- Business)
Boone Women's Club holds Christmas program Dec 4, 2008
The meeting area was decorated for Christmas ... The chorus ended the program with a Christmas classic, "Silent Night," causing tears to come to one man's eyes. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Three-year-old boy stabbing victim dies Dec 4, 2008
It's a hard blow, especially (at) Christmas. My condolences to the family, it's going to be a hard one. (Globe and Mail)
Chamber Christmas Party Thursday (13) Dec 4, 2008
Chamber Christmas Party Thursday. (No comments posted. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
What's Happening Dec 4, 2008
Christmas Candlelight Concert presented by the Toccoa Falls College School of Music - 7:30 p.m., Grace Chapel, Toccoa Falls College, 325 Chapel Drive; performances by a variety of college music groups; Christmas music; pre-concert dinner buffet available at Gate Cottage Restaurant; www ... A Rebuilt Family Christmas Concert - 8 p.m., The Melting Point; annual Christmas show; hear some of the region's songwriting talents perform Christmas tunes; $5; www ... 12th Annual Moore's Ford Christmas... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Have a homemade Christmas this year Dec 4, 2008
Homemade gifts, cards and ornaments for Christmas this year ... Christmas crayons: use broken crayon pieces to fill silicon holiday-themed molds. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Christmas spirit coming to downtown Chetek Dec 4, 2008
The Chetek Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring several events during the upcoming Christmas holiday season ... A Christmas "Kids Corner" will coincide with the Family Day in Chetek as well. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Thorp Christmas celebration on Saturday Dec 4, 2008
Christmas Celebration schedule. Kittitas County Fire Dist. 1 Fire Station, 10700 N. Thorp Highway. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Man Attacks Father With Christmas Tree Dec 4, 2008
(December 3, 2008)--A Florida man who lives with his parents has been charged with attacking his father with a Christmas tree and its metal stand, authorities said ... Authorities say he threw the 3-foot Christmas tree at his father but missed. (KWTX.com, TX)
Give a good Christmas Dec 4, 2008
This family can have a happy Christmas along with about 600 other Odessa families through donations to the Empty Stocking Fund. This year's fund-raising goal is $75,000. (Odessa American, TX)
24th annual parade to celebrates the beauty of Christmas dreams Dec 4, 2008
CORVALLIS At 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, Corvallis will kick off the holiday season with the 24th annual Corvallis Community Christmas Parade ... The theme of this year s parade is Celebrate the Beauty of Your Christmas Dreams. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Froeliche Weihnachten Dec 4, 2008
Weihnachten in Fredericksburg Friday through Sunday will again bring together the sights, sounds and smells of the Christmas season. The three-day Christmas market and festival will include a lighted Christmas parade, Christmas Tree Forest, live entertainment, Christmas market, gingerbread house display and contest, German food and refreshments and a celebration of lights ... Friends, families and neighbors will be lining Main Street on Friday night for the 16th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Festivities aplenty Dec 4, 2008
MCC Christmas concert. Thursday through Sunday features a flurry of festivities beginning with the Muscatine Community College fine arts department s Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Thursday ... The evening concludes with the Elks Chanters Christmas Concert beginning at 8:15 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Hyannis holiday stroll happenings Dec 4, 2008
Christmas Commons at The Federated Church, 320 Main Street. Cookies, cider and Christmas craft table at Sturgis Public Charter School ... 10:30 a.m. Christmas Even on Cape Cod solo by local singer, Leslie Stanton (in front of JFK Museum). (Yarmouth Register, MA)
Impeachment bauble won't be on White House tree Dec 4, 2008
Tis not the season to post calls for impeachment on the White House Christmas tree. More News. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Just in time for holidays, top chefs release tomes Dec 4, 2008
"The Christmas Table," by Diane Morgan (Chronicle Books, 240 pages, $19 ... Veteran cookbook author Morgan turns her attention to Christmas in this manageable paperback. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Feelin' crafty: The Journal Times 2008 Craft Fair Roundup Dec 4, 2008
Oct. 26 Memorial Hall upstairs main hall, 72 Seventh St., Racine, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Handcrafts and Christmas crafts ... Nov. 6-8 1423 Wilmor St., Racine, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Novelty Christmas, Thanksgiving and patriotic items ... CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Local actors reprieve roles in “1940s Christmas Homecoming” Dec 4, 2008
Local actors reprieve roles in 1940s Christmas Homecoming ... A group of local actors will make a return performance of the holiday musical, 1940's Christmas Homecoming ... CDs of several local musical artists will be available, including Saunders, Johanna Miller, a group of local performers Christmas Hwy. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Mesquite: Christmas on Square tonight Dec 4, 2008
Mesquite Mayor John Monaco will be on hand in Old Town Mesquite for the annual Christmas on the Square and Tree Lighting tonight ... Mesquite's "Christmas in the Park" will be Dec. 4 through 6 at Westlake Park. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Christmas home tour Dec 4, 2008
Each of the houses will be fully furnished and decorated for the season complete with Christmas trees ... All toys and monetary donations will go to Grace s Christmas cottage ... Moore said they decided on a Christmas open house after their August open house was such a success. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
President, first lady to move to Dallas Dec 4, 2008
Asked about buying Christmas gifts, Mrs. Bush said they were going to spend their Christmas money on Texas real estate ... She took reporters on a tour of various rooms all decked out for the holidays and showed them the official White House Christmas tree an 18 and a half-foot Fraser fir from North Carolina. (USA Today)
Visit ban as vomiting bug hits hospital Dec 4, 2008
A MEMORIAL Christmas tree is to take centre stage at a Ledbury funeral directors ... TICKETS are still available for this years Magic and Music of Christmas at the Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, in December. (Ledbury Reporter)
Share Your Holiday Hotshots Dec 4, 2008
Woody ReedThis is just a small portion of the Christmas decorations at the Gullo's yard in Magnolia, Texas ... Decorating your home for Christmas should be fun and enjoyable. (Click2Houston, TX)
Calling all kids! Community Christmas returns Dec 4, 2008
Community Christmas returns ... CATSKILL Last year, the Second Baptist Church hosted its first Kids Community Christmas to bring children and families together in the spirit of the holiday season ... It was such a success last year, said Annette Owens, chairwoman of the Kids Community Christmas Committee. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Top Five Spices to Add Zing to Holiday Baking Dec 4, 2008
Do you think you will spend more on Christmas presents this year than last year ... I don't celebrate Christmas. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Shop locally for unusual gifts Dec 4, 2008
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR S DINING NEWS: Arlington Restaurant & Diner, 155 Mass ... The deadline for ordering Christmas baked goods is Dec. 21 ... Chef Deborah Shore will prepare ham or goose, sides, and desserts for Christmas and New Year s Eve. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Comfort shops ready for Christmas (96) Dec 4, 2008
Comfort shops ready for Christmas. Published: Friday, November 28, 2008 1:39 PM CST COMFORT - Shoppers from across the Hill Country will hit the streets of Comfort Saturday for the annual Christmas in Comfort ... Our event enables visitors to experience Christmas in a small town, said Regina Alexander, manager of the Comfort Chamber of Commerce. (Boerne Star, TX)
'Tis the season to be totally overwhelmed with cheer Dec 4, 2008
Though the 12th month has just started, it's safe to say anyone who has turned on their radio or visited any doctor's office, restaurant or shopping establishment is already sick of Christmas music. There are only so many octaves in which musicians can sing "Merry Christmas" and only so many versions of "Let it Snow" a sane person can tolerate ... I personally prefer old Christmas tunes to the new ones. (Daily Orange, NY)
Tickets still available for legion elimination draw Dec 4, 2008
ca, is playing all Christmas all the Time ... Need Christmas Gift Ideas. (Orillia Packet & Times)
Festival of Trees deemed a success Dec 4, 2008
Annual Christmas auction raises over $8,000 for ongoing operations at Red Brick Arts Centre ... The recent Red Brick Arts Centre Festival of Trees Christmas fundraiser is being considered a success by organizers ... The Festival of Trees ran from Thursday, Nov. 20 to Saturday, Nov. 22 at the Red Brick, and offered music, storytelling, tea, and the festival focal point a Christmas auction. (Edson Leader)
CBC's Celebrity Christmas Carol Reading - A Holiday Tradition Dec 4, 2008
CBC's Celebrity Christmas Carol Reading - A Holiday Tradition. CBC's Celebrity Christmas Carol Reading - A Holiday Tradition ... Local Celebrities Get Together for CBC Radios Dramatic Reading of A Christmas Carol to Benefit Local Charities on Tuesday December 16th, 7:30pm. (Peterborough Examiner)
KFOX Countdown To Christmas Dec 4, 2008
Current conditions for local cities. Show Us Your Holiday Spirit Online. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Impeach Bush for Christmas (118) Dec 4, 2008
Letters: Impeach Bush for Christmas - Salon ... Letters posted here are associated with the following article: The White House censored her subversive Christmas tree ornament -- only to spread its anti-Bush cheer ... I wouldn't want an anti-American ornament on my CHRISTMAS tree either. (Salon)
COLUMN: Physician with local ties returns to war zone to support troops Dec 3, 2008
Tom and Jan have portrayed the Christmas celebrity couple for several years ... They guarantee that I will be over there before Christmas, so Christmas will come early at our house, he said ... They were disappointed that I would be gone for Christmas until they found out we would be celebrating early, he said of the older boys. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
'Mystery of Irma Vep' serves up Gothic gags Dec 3, 2008
Tired of traditional holiday fare, from "The Nutcracker" to "A Christmas Carol" ... Charles Ludlam's high-camp Gothic pastiche has absolutely nothing to do with Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Solstice, or any other end-of-year holiday that might serve as a theatrical inspiration. (Boston Globe)
