CHRISTMAS
Cheap, Practical -- and Sort of Odd -- Gift Giving
Last Christmas, because everybody was in financially challenging situations, we agreed to go cheap on gifts -- for everyone, that is, but the Toddler, who simultaneously performs the function of daugh...
Posted on 3/1/13 at 1:09 PM
Merry Christmas and may your nights sparkle with starlight
Merry Christmas and a happy holiday to everyone! I'm grateful your interest in the blog as well as your many comments and observations. Thank you! I hope Santa brought you a gift certificate for a h...
Posted on 12/25/12 at 11:30 AM
Hey! Unto YOU a child is born!
Last night, my family attended a production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at the SteppingStone Theatre in St Paul, Minnesota. When my friend who hosts the weekly playgroup in her home told me tha...
Posted on 12/23/12 at 8:30 AM
A ringing success
Ok, sorry about that. Couldn't resist. Of course, most of you are probably thinking, "Huh?" Except Trevor, who's thinking "Lame!" because he knows what I'm talking about. So now I'm going to enlighte...
Posted on 12/19/12 at 9:05 AM
'Christmas Song'
While perusing the internets I came across the set list from the latest Dave Matthews Band concert in Charlottesville. Of course at DMB shows in December he will play The Christmas Song, close to the...
Posted on 12/16/12 at 4:31 PM
What will your pet find under the Christmas tree?
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Just over half of American pet owners will buy gifts for their pets this holiday season, and they'll spend an average of $46 on their animals, with toys and treats topping the list, according to a new AP-Petside.com poll.By Sue Manning, Associated Press , November 08, 2011
Teachers, tutors, sitters describe favorite gifts
NEW YORK (AP) — Teachers, tutors and baby sitters are among life's golden helpers, and at holiday time, many of them get thank-you gifts from the kids and families they serve.By Leanne Italie, Associated Press , November 08, 2011
Christmas tree for US Capitol on way from Calif.
SONORA, Calif. (AP) — A 65-foot white fir tree selected as the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree was cut down and removed from a picturesque setting in the Sierra Nevada mountains on Saturday, then loaded on a truck for a 4,500-mile journey from Northern California to Washington, D.C.By Associated Press , November 06, 2011
Shoebox Project at Temple Baptist
Temple Baptist Church will again serve as the relay center for the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Project. Boxes will be collected at its new location next to the high school. The new address is 1200 12th Ave. NE in Jamestown.September 23, 2011
Egypt Christians mark mournful Christmas Eve
January 07, 2011
Obama caps Christmas by visiting U.S. troops
HONOLULU (AP) — President Barack Obama capped a quiet Christmas Saturday with a surprise visit to a Marine base to thank U.S. troops for the sacrifices they've made, including being away from their families at the holidays.December 26, 2010
Storm heads to Washington after snowing in South
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A rare white Christmas in parts of the South was complicating life for some travelers as airlines canceled hundreds of flights, while snow was predicted for the nation's Capital and travel authorities warned of potentially dangerous roads.December 25, 2010
Bethlehem celebrates merriest Christmas in years
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — The traditional birthplace of Jesus is celebrating its merriest Christmas in years, as tens of thousands of tourists thronged Bethlehem on Friday for the annual holiday festivities in this biblical West Bank town.December 25, 2010
South getting wintry mix, storm heading northeast
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — With a rare Christmas snowfall descending on the Southeast and likely headed for the Mid-Atlantic, airlines canceled hundreds of flights and urged travelers to rethink their plans, while travel authorities warned of potentially dangerous roads.December 25, 2010
Adventures in Christmas trees
Coghlan Island is located in Auke Bay just west of Juneau, Alaska, and on that island is a slash in the Sitka spruce trees where many years ago someone did some logging. The trees that grew back are dog-hair thick and free for the taking, so that’s where we made our plans to cut our Christmas tree.By Bernie Kuntz, Outdoors , December 24, 2010
Enderlin woman’s Christmas spirit spills over
By By Mike Nowatzki, Forum Communications Co. , December 24, 2010
Letter to the editor: Remember the real reason we celebrate Christmas
What has happened to Christmas? I remember when everyone was saying, “I can’t wait for Christmas.” Nowadays, you hear “I wish it was over” or “I wish it would end.” Now it is about waking at night worrying about getting those Christmas cards out on time and scraping together enough money to buy those gifts you want to buy to give to friends.By Pearl Silzly , December 24, 2010
What we think: Merry Christmas to all
Christmas is here and for a brief moment amid the shopping and last-minute preparations we have a moment to relax and enjoy the holiday. It’s time to appreciate the many gifts we have received throughout the year. It’s a time for togetherness with family and loved ones. It’s also important to take time and remember those who cannot be with us for one reason or another.By Sun Staff , December 24, 2010
Christmas service planned at LEC jail
By Keith Norman , December 24, 2010
White Christmas in the bag: Jamestown gets another layer of snow
By Ben Rodgers , December 24, 2010
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