Holidays Information

Holidays Information

The Christmas Dress


From the time I was a very little girl, I had always loved to watch my big sister, Loretta, when she was sewing. So, one Sunday afternoon while she worked on the red velveteen jumper that was going to be my Christmas outfit, I didn't want to miss a single thing.

Where Have All The Wise Men Gone? Jesus Is Not Acceptable For Christmas!


It's CHRISTmas!Where are the wise men?WOW - The wise men are MISSING! What kind of Christmas is this anyway?Are you caught up in the "season" with this Christmas thing? Do YOU know where the wise men are?For over 200 years we have celebrated Christmas and all of the joys and festivities that go with the "holidays" in this great country of ours. Christmas was declared a federal holiday in 1870 by President Ulysses S.

Simplify the Season


Let's take a look at a typical Christmas To-Do list: bake cookies, buy and make gifts, attend office party, church commitments, address and mail cards, clean the house for guests, decorate..

Home For The Holidays: Happy Times, Right


This time of the year is supposed to be happy. A time when family is warm and welcoming.

Home For The Holidays: Heirloom Stories Are A Perfect Gift


Selecting the right gift for a special someone is sometimes joyous, sometimes a chore. Give a gift that's free.

New Ways to Use Old Christmas Cards


Forty years ago when I was growing up on our dairy farm in Wisconsin, my mother always saved the Christmas cards she had received in the mail. In those days, people sent many more Christmas cards than they do now.

The Thanksgiving Blessing


"Wouldn't you just know it," muttered my husband, Randy.We had already been driving for a couple of hours in a pickup truck that we had borrowed from a friend, and now it was completely dark.

Country Christmas Idea: Milkweek Pod Poinsettia Ornaments


Country Christmas Idea: Milkweed Pod Poinsettia OrnamentsAt first glance, milkweed plants and poinsettias don't seem to have much in common. If you live in an area where milkweed grows wild, however, you can use the dried milkweed pods to make poinsettia ornaments for your Christmas tree.

Whatever Happened to Christmas?


Remember when no one started Christmas shopping until after Thanksgiving?Wisconsin author LeAnn R. Ralph remembers it very well.

The Spirit of Fathers Day


Some time ago I received a gift from both of my children. It was spontaneous and had nothing to do with Father's day.

Holiday Candy Canes Are Festive and Fun


Candy canes are everyone's favorite holiday treat. Just think about how versatile they are.

Valentine Gifts From The Heart


One of my fondest childhood memories is of my mother helping me make a Valentine's box to take to school. We pulled out white paste, an old shoebox, scraps of doilies, and construction paper.

New Years Resolutions


Ah, the start of another year! In a groggy haze on New Years Eve, I promised someone (or was it myself?) that I would be good this year. I said I would draw up my New Year's Resolutions - particularly after the roller-coaster year I had last year.

Holiday Dieting: A Sweet Way To Cheat!


If your diet is making you a humbug this season, there's some good news. Turns out dark chocolate, that decadent confection, may actually be good for you!Yes, recently conducted studies published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition have shown that a dose of dark chocolate will heed all sorts of healthy results.

5 Tips to Reduce Holiday Depression


While war and poor economic conditions begin to affect people all over the world, more and more people suffer with depression. The more we focus on news events and the business climate, the more we are depressed.

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Los Angeles Times

Early Sales May Not Mean Strong Holidays, Group Says (Update1)
Bloomberg - 22 hours ago
1 (Bloomberg) -- A post-Thanksgiving bump may not be enough to rescue what might be the worst holiday season for US retailers in six years. ...
Holidays still a boon for Alaska retailers Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Black Friday Results: Holidays off to a Good Start Marketnews.ca
Some holiday joys are lost to commerce RENITA FENNICK OPINION Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
Las Cruces Sun-News - CNNMoney.com
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NECN

E-tailers expect 8% bump for holidays
Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA - 18 hours ago
By Bob Keefe If there’s any good news for retailers this holiday season, it may be online. While retailers brace for declines in sales at traditional ...
Video: Online Retailers See Monday As Black Friday AssociatedPress
More 'holidays' happen once Thanksgiving has passed Nashua Telegraph
Online spending forecasted to be flat through Holidays Global Surf News
Consumer reports - Napa Valley Register
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Holiday Ham? Christmas Cash? New Survey from The HON Company ...
MarketWatch - 2 hours ago
One company was drawn to ask... just what do today's companies offer employees at the holidays? The answer to this question is revealed in a consumer survey ...


Give the Gift of Health to Your Pets for the Holidays with Dog-Wa ...
MarketWatch - 2 hours ago
LAS VEGAS, Dec 02, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- What is the "perfect solution" for all the dogs on your holiday list? Dog-Wa, a liquid concentrate of ...


Spend part of your holidays in San Francisco
San Jose Mercury News,  USA - 16 hours ago
By ROGER PETTERSON AP Writer Take a few spins on an ice rink within view of San Francisco Bay as part of your holiday celebrations this year, ...


Happy Holidays! Here's a gift certificate for an abortion
Los Angeles Times, CA - 1 hour ago
Here's an original holiday gift idea to help the person who may have everything, including a little something they don't really want. ...


Sify

Still hope for the holidays
SIU - Daily Egyptian, IL - Nov 30, 2008
The absurdity of American holiday consumerism raised its twisted head over the weekend when a Wal-Mart worker was trampled to death by a pack of frothing ...
Video: Money Minute: Black Friday, OPEC, Yahoo AssociatedPress
TV deals should last through the holidays San Jose Mercury News
Shoppers Search Out Black Friday Deals KLAS-TV
Vineland Daily Journal - American Chronicle
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This Season, Some Tempers Simmer
Wall Street Journal - 6 hours ago
To be sure, the holidays are a stressful time for families in general. But recent layoffs and home foreclosures have left many people reeling. ...
From madness to Merry: A holiday helper News-Leader.com
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San Francisco Chronicle

Cracking crab and getting ready for the holidays
San Francisco Chronicle,  USA - 18 hours ago
Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving, finished off the turkey and set your sights on the other upcoming holiday. I love turkey, but I think I'm done with ...


KCBS

Patrols to increase during holidays
Monroe News Star, LA - Nov 30, 2008
"With the holiday season, you see more traffic on the roadways," Dennis said. "It's also a time when people get together for festivities and we're aware of ...
Video: DUI Checkpoints Serve Purpose, CHP Says kcratv
Minot DUI`s Double Last Weekend KFYR-TV
Officials step up efforts to keep roads safe Shelby Star
Lawrence Journal World - Sacramento Bee
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