Bargain hunters on the prowl Nov 29, 2008
The day after Thanksgiving is the traditional kickoff for the Christmas shopping season ... Gilbert bought Christmas hats for her husband, who works as a security guard at the Holiday Park community in Palm Bay ... The three generations of shoppers also hit Kmart for Christmas decorations and wrapping paper. (Florida Today)
Crown wraps up Alta. trial with grisly crime-scene photos Nov 29, 2008
Christmas has survived many disasters. . (Canada.com)
Another arrest, rain and Dooley's statue Nov 29, 2008
If tech loses, we could say things like, Wait til next year , Good game , REALLY hate the dawgs, NOW , Merry Christmas uga , Pass me another burger , etc ... Tomorrow will be like Christmas for the Georgia Tech fans. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Empty Stocking Fund will provide holiday for children Nov 28, 2008
With a little help, Christmas morning will come early for more than 600 children who, otherwise, would likely have no gifts this year ... "It's not only a great gift for them, but also for one of the kids out there whose parents can't provide them with a Christmas." ... The Empty Stocking Fund was organized in 1912 by members of the Goldsboro Woman's Club, who were afraid that some children in the community would not receive anything for Christmas. (Goldsboro News Argus)
Retailers expect 'fair to good' shopping season Nov 28, 2008
Posted: Friday, November 28, 2008 SIOUX FALLS (AP) -- Economic news has been bad lately, but members of the South Dakota Retailers Association aren't expecting too many lumps of coal in their Christmas shopping stockings this season, association Executive Director Shawn Lyons says ... "Overall, people are still expecting ... a fair to good Christmas shopping season."There's no question that this is the retailers' most critical time of the year. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Some shoppers just can't wait for Black Friday Nov 28, 2008
Roney Diaz stocks the shelves of a Dollar Tree store in Fresno on Thursday with Christmas decorations in preparation for today's big shopping day ... Christmas tree ornaments, wrapping paper and stockings for the hearth took their place. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Submitted photo Coloma ArtWorks! Club students making stockings for soldiers include (front left) Miranda Trux, Cathy Green and Jessica Hauch. Nov 27, 2008
Published: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 12:53 PM EST COLOMA - Coloma Junior High Students will be sending care packages to local soldiers based in Iraq and Afghanistan this Christmas. They call it their "Stockings for Soldiers" campaign. (The Herald-Palladium)
Leander to send tree, lights, stockings to troops in Iraq Nov 27, 2008
If they can't be here for Christmas, then send Christmas to them ... Leander Mayor pro tem Chris Fielder said the city is sending a 6-foot Christmas tree and 50 feet of lights to the Army 4th Combat Aviation Brigade (3-4AV) which is currently in its 16-month tour of duty in Iraq ... This is a great opportunity for us to provide some mental support to our troops as they are away from their families on Christmas. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
When to decorate... A kid’s perspective Nov 27, 2008
When do we put up the Christmas tree ... Cara says her family puts up the tree on Christmas Day ... Alex puts her tree up a week before Christmas. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Carving up the shopping dollars Nov 27, 2008
Lady Brett s carries fresh flowers, Christmas greens and a variety of holiday arrangements, plus many Asian-inspired goods, such as fountains, wind chimes and gongs. In Orleans, some 30 shops coordinated with the chamber of commerce to build on the Christmas in Orleans tradition, expanding business beyond just one holiday weekend ... Corr said the chamber is placing Christmas stockings in 26 Orleans businesses. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Biden Still Without Portfolio Nov 27, 2008
The Times reported he was stuffing Christmas stockings with his wife for a charity event. . (Newsmax)
Floats portray ‘Family Tradition' theme Nov 26, 2008
However, it is the family traditions that keep past Christmas memories alive ... It is just part of our Christmas ... The boys all agree that a tree is an important part of Christmas and should be on their float. (Pekin Times, IL)
For Biden, no portfolio But the role of a counselor Nov 26, 2008
But while Obama held a news conference in Chicago on Tuesday, Biden was home in Delaware, having spent Monday night in Wilmington stuffing Christmas stockings with his wife for a charity event. Today in Americas. (International Herald Tribune)
Tex Reynolds Toys for Tots seeksreaders' donations Nov 26, 2008
RACINE Christmas stockings won t be hung for another few weeks, but local residents chance to fill them for needy children begins now. Readers will find a postage-paid envelope inside Wednesday s Journal Times marked for the Empty Stocking Club. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Parenting: Teach kids to appreciate the small comforts this Thanksgiving Nov 25, 2008
I ve been working on my Christmas list since last December 26th ... To kick off the Christmas shopping season. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Filling the season Nov 23, 2008
We invite the community to donate to the agencies that are helping these families to make sure none of them have empty stockings on Christmas morning ... Because of the changing numbers of kids staying there and who they are, Jacobs says it's difficult to come up with a good Christmas list ... "We want to make holiday baskets for them at Thanksgiving and Christmas," Werner said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Fill the stockings Nov 23, 2008
Fast-forward to Christmas and imagine the festive day without not only the food but also gifts for the kiddos under the tree ... But you can help make someone's holiday a little brighter and pass along your own contribution of Christmas magic through the Empty Stocking Fund ... Goheen said the Salvation Army's Angel Tree and the Empty Stocking will hopefully make sure every child in need gets a Christmas gift. (Odessa American, TX)
St. Johns Church adopts two platoons, fills Christmas stockings Nov 22, 2008
St. Johns Church adopts two platoons, fills Christmas stockings - Swampscott, MA - The Swampscott Reporter ... St. Johns Church adopts two platoons, fills Christmas stockings ... Two platoons of American troops, one in Iraq and one in Afghanistan, will be recipients of Christmas stockings filled with goodies by parishioners of St. John the Evangelist Church in Swampscott. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Jolie's press date Nov 22, 2008
" Jolie says she and Pitt are looking forward to "doing the stockings" A big family Christmas is planned in the "Brangelina" household, she says. "We're usually exhausted by Christmas Eve. "We love it - it's that fun of sitting up in the middle of the night and wrapping the presents together and doing the stockings and all that kind of stuff. "It's kind of the best thing about being a mom and dad. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
• Community news Nov 22, 2008
Come and join the Minidoka County Senior Center at 702 11th St., Rupert, for Christmas lunch buffet at noon Dec. 19. Cost is 5 for adults 60 and above; 6 for adults under 60; and 3 for children 10 and under. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
More of this story Nov 22, 2008
Learn about the myths behind the holiday in the exhibit "Holidaze: The Real Story of Halloween, Thanksgiving & Christmas." Admission: 4 adults, 3 seniors and college students, 2 ... Annual Holiday Faire: Church of the Holy Spirit, 4150 Old Post Rd., Charlestown, R.I. will hold its Annual Holiday Faire Saturday, Nov., 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to a variety of crafts, locally inspired art, plants, gourmet apple pies, Christmas treasures, gift baskets and a cookie store, there will be... (Westerly Sun, RI)
Holiday Travel Deals Announced at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort Nov 21, 2008
Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- A stocking full of holiday deals are in store for families this Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's at the 200 tropical acre family friendly - Orlando World Center Marriott Resort ... The Christmas Advance Purchase offer gives guests $144 per room, per night rates from December 12, 2008 through December 25, 2008, and $159 per room, per night December 26, 2008 through January 3, 2009. (PR Newswire)
How to Make Beaded Christmas Decora... Nov 21, 2008
How to Make Beaded Christmas Decorations: Fun, Festive and Cheap Christmas Ornaments With Beads and Wire ... How to Make Beaded Christmas Decorations ... How to Make Beaded Christmas Decorations. (Suite101.com)
Bah humbug on gift cards? Nov 21, 2008
Soon Christmas will become nothing more than an exchange of gift cards, real exciting ... Chris Christmas is not about receiving ... In fact, I have started to drop hints that I would love that again for Christmas. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Ann-Marie Berg: Stuff your Thanksgiving with gratitude Nov 21, 2008
"Yeah. I can't wait! I've been working on my Christmas list since last Dec.26," she said ... "To kick off the Christmas shopping season?" said another. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Apples, Pumpkin and Spiced Desserts Nov 20, 2008
Two easy desserts that bring the tastes and smells of Christmas out of the kitchen to warm the heart and home. Thanksgiving is over and our thoughts and hearts turn quickly to Christmas ... Families everywhere are already planning Christmas Dinner, if not on paper then at least in thought. (Suite101.com)
I Have to Tell You . . . Nov 20, 2008
The unit will be getting an extra, small present from home this Christmas when Hart and company ships its Christmas cargo Dec. 3 to make sure it arrives before Christmas ... And Christmas is almost here ... Last Sunday, volunteers rubbed shoulders with individuals filling bowls with chili, urging them to stop eating long enough to sign personalized Christmas cards for soldiers and place their names on a large banner to accompany the Christmas cargo. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
E-tailers Facing Holiday 'Vortex Of Doom' Nov 20, 2008
The holiday shopping season is shaping up to be so bad for retailers, online stores might have to settle for a few lumps of coal in their Christmas stockings. Growth in online shopping, which for years has been retailing's biggest and most reliable growth driver, slowed to 1% in October, according to a new report from market tracker comScore. (Investors Business Daily)
Caswell DSS brings Christmas Cheer to children Nov 19, 2008
Leigh Walker/Caswell Messenger Tonya Breedlove and Heather Starr stand in the mass of toys donated by Caswell residents for Caswell County Social Services' Christmas Cheer Program ... "We try to make families who apply for the program understand that this is just to help out and supplement their Christmas, not to actually be their whole Christmas. Some of the responsibility is still put on the caregivers." ... During the months preceding the Christmas season employees to bring in a toy to dress... (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
In the Valley in November Nov 19, 2008
Momentary doations will be taken for the Halifax County and Northampton County Foster Children s Christmas programs ... Optimist Club Christmas trees ... The Optimist Club of Roanoke Rapids will begin it's annual Christmas tree sale on Saturday, November 22 at Bone's Athletic field at the corner of Becker Drive and Hunting Ridge Road. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Scouts and friends stuff stockings for troops overseas Nov 18, 2008
Her cause was taken up locally by Gayle Pigford, who is now in her fifth year of stuffing Christmas stockings for troops overseas ... Edwards agreed saying, I think its good the troops get a chance to enjoy Christmas even though they are overseas. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Shoppers unfussed by warnings Nov 17, 2008
CHRISTMAS decorations are everywhere, but Stephanie Long isn't thinking about filling stockings just yet ... "I've been in shops on the Gold Coast the last couple of weeks, and they're packed. And they're not necessarily even Christmas shopping yet," she said in Bourke Street Mall yesterday, a forest of shopping bags in her arms ... Crowds were weekend busy, not Christmas busy, but the thoroughfare through Bourke Street Myer was a sluggish bottleneck, and the financial forecast on the street was... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
BlackBerry taking the industry by Storm Nov 16, 2008
Bell and Telus are the official carriers of the 9500 and online blog rumours say the Storm will be released in the Canadian market by the end of this year just in time for Christmas shopping ... But every Christmas, she could count on receiving a special package from. (Toronto Star)
St. Agnes School Christmas bazaar this weekend Nov 15, 2008
The St. Agnes School's Annual Christmas Bazaar will be held on Friday, Nov. 14, 2008 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The bazaar will be located in the gymnasium at Arlington Catholic High School at 16 Medford St.. The Christmas Bazaar is a great place to start your holiday gift shopping this year ... The craft table will also feature table linens, Christmas skirts, and stockings. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Oregon Recreation Report Nov 15, 2008
Through the end of the season, Denman Wildlife Area Hall tract will only be open for hunting Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, all other tracts on the Wildlife Area will be open everyday through the season ... CHRISTMAS VALLEY GOLF COURSE POND: hatchery rainbow trout ... Fish are still available at Christmas Valley Pond. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Boyden keeps busy after Giller win Nov 13, 2008
It should be the best time of the year for retailers, but will the struggling economy spoil Christmas. The latest world news video from Reuters. (National Post)
Low on cash, DIYers go handmade for the holidays Nov 13, 2008
CHICAGO Since high school, Arielle Napier has occasionally made items like a bed-sized quilt or belts as Christmas presents for friends ... But with the economy in tailspin, Holleran said she expected even more personalized and handmade gifts to find themselves in stockings and under Christmas trees ... And she's planning for bigger-than-ever crowds at an annual Christmas craft fair being held next month, while increasing the vendor space by a third to sell everything from kitschy collages to... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
N.H. Boy Scouts honor memory of troop leader Nov 12, 2008
On Tuesday, the boys presented 57 full Christmas stockings in a ceremony at BAE, where Riendeau had worked for 13 years. His widow, Vicki, said she's been amazed to learn how many lives her husband touched. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Toys for Tots campaign begins to fill stockings for needy children, families Nov 10, 2008
The program was created to help children and families who would not ordinarily know the joy of waking up Christmas morning to brightly wrapped gifts ... Since then, the program has undergone changes and is no longer administered through the Red Cross, which had partnered for nearly 20 years with the Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots program to make Christmas wishes come true ... Together we will ensure that all children in Orangeburg, Barnwell and Allendale counties that have a verified need... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Anson Christmas Parade set for Dec. 4 (1) Nov 9, 2008
Anson Christmas Parade set for Dec. 4 ... In the tradition of Christmas, the annual Wadesboro Christmas Parade, sponsored by Representative Pryor Gibson and Senator William Purcell, will take to the streets of Uptown Wadesboro on Dec. 4 at 5:30 p.m. This year's parade will be an illuminated night parade ... Uptown merchants will stay open until 7 p.m. to accommodate shoppers looking for the perfect Christmas gifts. (Anson Record, NC)
Festival of Trees gallery transforms GPBAC into winter wonderland writeLink("vid_id=1322&file=festivaloftrees2008.flv"); Nov 9, 2008
"It's really a boy's tree," she said, pointing out the miniature baseball, soccer ball and football glass ornaments waiting for Congdon and Pat Muchmore to hang on Christmas tree branches, alongside tiny John Deere tractors and other boy toys, and of course, the stockings ... Festival theme is "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." ... The boy's tree idea, "All I Want for Christmas," was dreamed up by Carolyn Sandkamp. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Actor returns home, stars in 'The Rocky Horror Show' Nov 9, 2008
He bought a one-way ticket home and arrived at 12:30 a.m. on Christmas morning to surprise his family with the news: He wasn't going back to New York. The Visalia business didn't last, and soon Chavez found a position at Cynthia Merrill's school (which would later become California Arts Academy). (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Microsoft: Windows 7 ready for Christmas 2009 Nov 8, 2008
Windows 7 in time for Christmas. No, not this Christmas - but Christmas 2009 ... blogger, and fellow co-host, Mary-Jo Foley the whisper around the Windows camp fire is there'll be a Windows 7 beta the week before this Christmas, with the release candidate released in either the first or second quarter of 2009. (Register)
October Retail Sales Suggest Slim Holiday Stockings Nov 7, 2008
"Customers see that we are broadening the price gap against our competitors," said , president of Wal-Mart in the U.S. "They saw it during the Halloween season and they will continue to see it during the Christmas shopping season.". Goldman Sachs analyst Adrianne Shapiro said Wal-Mart has sacrificed expansion in favor of reinvesting in its existing stores. (Forbes -- Markets)
A watchful eye Nov 7, 2008
A: They would have these Christmas parties and one of the girls would dress up as Santa ... To see (the clients') expressions at Christmas when they got them. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
June, Maine's model owl bander, in action Nov 6, 2008
Before she knew it, she was involved in the Christmas count of piping plovers and least terns. Still, Ficker said she needed to know more. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Knitting has a rich history in American politics Nov 4, 2008
Her passion for knitting became her way of unifying American women to knit for the troops during World War II, and she was pictured on the White House Christmas card with her knitting in her hands. When she began her own work with the United Nations, her penchant for knitting made her appear to some as not very serious, but her legacy proved she was anything but. (Anchorage Daily News)
Economy: Your Stories Nov 3, 2008
One woman has already started Christmas shopping ... That way, he has a good Christmas, but I dont go into debt. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Streator teen helping Santa give gifts Nov 2, 2008
There are lots of people who dont get what they want for Christmas, so Im trying to help, said Stueckrad, 15, the son of single mom Angela Stueckrad ... Andrew believes teens are forced enough these days to grow up, and wants kids to be kids especially at Christmas, she said ... He got the idea for I Still Believe in Santa last Christmas after he got a skateboard he wanted. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Will Japan PM have Christmas present for voters? Nov 1, 2008
Will Japan PM have Christmas present for voters ... Will Japan PM have Christmas present for voters ... TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese voters wondering when they'll get a chance to go to the polls might get a present in their Christmas stockings if, as some media and analysts suggest, the prime minister dissolves the lower house on December 25. (Reuters)
* The Adventures of Kathleen the Great and Mark the Meek ^iY P`JIO Oct 29, 2008
We hung our stockings around the chimney last Christmas. (h~C`bwgaC). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Jazz up the Holidays with Luxurious Handmade Touches Oct 29, 2008
Christmas stockings are a great project in which to incorporate your children's personalities. You can customize by sewing each child's name in a fancy alphabet style, but don't stop there. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
NAN, Museum to kick off kick off Community of Friends stocking drive Oct 28, 2008
The Lee Mansion is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., June through October, and Christmas Walk weekend. Visit the museum on the Web at , where memberships may be obtained and donations may be made. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Soldiers Welcomed Home at Beechwood School Oct 25, 2008
Students from Beechwood School sent the soldiers letters, candy and Christmas gifts ... Spec Travis Dodge, Sacramento, California: "It's awesome... really awesome. Every day we'd get new stuff. All sorts of candy and stuff sent over to us. Christmas stockings from them on our doors when we came in. It's awesome that people care that much that you don't even know.". (WKRC.com, OH)
Creative Stocking Stuffer Ideas Oct 24, 2008
Christmas Gifts For Kids, Teens, Men and Women. Christmas can be a stressful time of year when it comes to finding the right gifts at the right price for your loved ones ... No matter what your budget, this comprehensive list of stocking stuffer ideas will help you find the perfect Christmas gifts for your family and friends. (Suite101.com)
Growing old gracefully Oct 23, 2008
She needs to get a bit of dignity, looks like a drag queen and she needs to grow up, start acting her age and stop chasing younger blokes around like a drunken divorcee at the works christmas party. I feel sorriest for her kids - they must be deeply embarrassed seeing their mother cavorting on stage like some old Kings Cross hooker after a bit of business. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Material girl with a gammy knee Oct 23, 2008
Ritchie "wasn't allowed to eat sausages at Christmas", which for an English person is an intolerable hardship. Then there was her workout routine: two to four hours a day, six days a week. (Sydney Morning Herald)
(More)Project Santa remembers those who serve Oct 23, 2008
Students at the school are joining with people throughout the community to provide stockings and gifts for 5,000 American troops stationed overseas this Christmas season ... It s Christmas Eve, and he s scared and lonely, and worst of all, no one back home has remembered him this Christmas ... It takes a lot of donations to bring Christmas to 5,000 troops, ranging from a couple of items from a single person, to the 3,563 stockings sewn by one group of ladies. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
CHARITY, LOYALTY, LOVE: 30 years later, Does continue to serve community Oct 19, 2008
They have assisted local needy families, distributed Christmas stockings full of goodies to those in assisted living facilities and helped Dogs for the Deaf ... "We'll give out food and clothes and what's needed." Food baskets at holidays, toys for children at Christmas and fruit and gifts for the elderly in homes during the holidays -- each of these are sponsored by the Does through their fund-raising efforts ... Alexander said the Christmas stockings for the elderly are a really special cause... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
The Dollar Tree store will offer an affordable shopping experience for area residents. Oct 17, 2008
Published: Sunday, October 12, 2008 5:03 PM CDT Dollar Tree will open its doors in Leitchfield before the end of the year, just in time for the Christmas shopping season ... It is less expensive to fill an Easter basket, or a gift basket, or Christmas stockings from the Dollar Tree. (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)
Elizabeth H. White Oct 14, 2008
Elizabeth shared her art work talent with many people, designing Christmas stockings for many children. She also shared her water colors and decoupage prints. (New Iberia, LA)
Economic woes expected to slow growth in holiday sales Oct 13, 2008
As Christmas merchandise begins showing up in area stores, strains on the nation s economy are tempering area retailers predictions about the holiday shopping season ... For the past few years, the store has begun displaying some Christmas merchandise when it puts out Halloween merchandise, he said ... You re already seeing Christmas merchandise begin to move in, said Jeff Odom, general manager of Valley View Mall in La Crosse. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Quilters to the rescue Oct 8, 2008
When Sam Lamoreaux learned that Metrocrest Social Services ran out of Christmas stockings during their holiday program last year, she immediately wanted to help out ... Around the end of August, Lamoreaux began putting the word out to her customers and quilters she knows to donate their time and sew Christmas stockings. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Valley events Oct 8, 2008
Fall and Christmas craft fair ... The Adventurers of Lake Gaston Baptist Church will hold a fall and Christmas craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Church Family Life Center ... The Adventurers have three openings for its Dec. 12 day trip to the Edenton Christmas Home Tour. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Lay off our Christmas, you joyless moaners Oct 5, 2008
It seems they are predicting the worst, gloomiest, skintest Christmas for 30 years ... Which brings us to the vexed issue: where this Christmas is concerned, will it be a case of cometh December, cometh the class divide ... For this is exactly what seems to be happening, with headlines screaming: 'Fears of a tight Christmas. (guardian.co.uk)
