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Christmas in July @ Portage Theater

Tonight at 7:30pm, the Northwest Chicago Film Society screens Preston Sturges's Christmas in July at the Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave. Their classic film series continues every Wednesday. Admission is $5.

Assorted Christmas Baskets, Picks all colors and Floral Ribbon (Roswell/Marietta)

For sale small to large Christmas baskets - 15 Dozens of picks, green, red, gold, purple, silver etc.-at least a dozen of each color Floral ribbon--variety of colors on spools Assorted Christmas ornaments and trinkets $70.00 OBO Location: Roswell/Marietta it's NOT ok to contact this ...

Christmas Decorations (White House, TN) $50

I have a lot of Christmas decorations to offer, and will sell all for $50.00. As I can only post a few pictures, I will list some of the items below: Strings of lights tree ornaments Outside decorations Inside decor & nic nac's cookie jar large blow up snow men (Shown below) Location: White ...

Asylum seeker boat intercepted

The boat was intercepted by Australian Federal Police last night.The people will be taken to Christmas Island for security, health and identity ...

Waiting for a European Santa Claus

While your co-workers hover around the water cooler debating whether it matters if Mitt Romney bullied some kid in his youth, a formerly First World nation called Greece is teetering on the brink of bankruptcy.

National Christmas Tree Has Died

16 DAYS AGO

Federal officials say the National Christmas Tree planted near the White House a year ago has died and is being removed. The National Park Service says the Colorado blue spruce died of “transplant shock.” It came from a tree farm in New J...

Rhode Island Santa Claus Michael Rielly to Appear in the Documentary They Wore The Red Suit

5 MONTHS AGO

Rhode Island native and professional Santa Claus Michael Rielly, will appear in the upcoming documentary They Wore The Red Suit. The film highlights the rare individuals who have devoted their lives to keeping the magic of Santa Claus alive in the wo...

Santa Standards Gives Parents Safe Outlets for Santa Online

6 MONTHS AGO

SantaStandards.com has launched today in advance of the 2011 holiday season to give parents a guide for providing a safe experience for children with Santa Claus online. The site links and ranks Santa websites against established child safety standar...

Shauna Burns Releases “A Winter Gathering” CD

6 MONTHS AGO

One of the most dynamic and critically acclaimed multi-talents on today’s indie music scene, singer songwriter Shauna Burns continues on a spiritually driven musical adventure that blossomed on her breakthrough 2008 recording The Moon and The Fire Ci...

Sojourn Music Releases Holiday Inspired Songs “A Child Is Born” Set for Release November 22nd

6 MONTHS AGO

Christmas at Sojourn has always been a unique thing. From the first year in the life of the church, Sojourn have been fascinated by the more gritty side of the Christmas story. The church fathers chose the darkest time of the year to celebrate the da...

Custom Printed Christmas Cards the Less Expensive Way to Go

6 MONTHS AGO

According to My Merry Christmas.com 71 percent of Americans plan for a merrier Christmas in 2011, inclusive of a healthy increase in senders of Christmas cards. Holiday cards remain the most cost effective means of sharing Christmas with family, frie...

Better Business Bureau Warns of Dangers on Santa Sites

6 MONTHS AGO

The Better Business Bureau is advising parents to be on alert when it comes to “Dear Santa” sites this Christmas. The BBB reports more than 60 domain names have been registered in the name of Santa Claus and not all have the same wholesome intent as ...

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Christmas Tree Prices Steady for Nearly 30 Years

3 YEARS AGO

For nearly 30 years the price of real Christmas trees has remained virtually unchanged. According to Joe Sharp, President of Yule Tree Farms in Canby Oregon (the fifth largest Christmas tree farm in the country) the median price for a Douglas Fir in ...

Santa?s Good List Now Officially Online

3 YEARS AGO

Santa’s Good List officially went digital this weekend, as Santa Claus unveiled a new website where children can see if they’ve been naughty or nice. For the first time ever, boys and girls from around the world will now be able to view t...

The Year Without Santa Claus

3 YEARS AGO

Literally! In some towns there’s not enough money to have a Santa. This is like a Hallmark movie come to life. Just without the happy ending. I mean they even had Santas in the Depression 1.0. They just maybe skipped out on the lifesize blow up...

ABC Family Lines Up 25 Days of Christmas 2008

3 YEARS AGO

ABC Family will air its eleventh year of ?25 Days of Christmas,? featuring over 200 hours of holiday-themed entertainment, from Dec. 1 to 25, officials said Friday. The network will air new original movies and specials and returning Christmas favorit...

Christmas Mailing Deadlines Announced

3 YEARS AGO

People with friends and relatives abroad need to start thinking about those Christmas cards and gifts. The deadline for sending first-class mail and priority mail to Africa and South and Central America to assure delivery for the holiday is Dec. 4, t...

WalMart Cutting Prices Each Week Until Christmas

3 YEARS AGO

Wal-Mart Stores Inc will be introducing new rounds of price cuts every week until Christmas as the world’s largest retailer reaches out and appeals to cash-strapped shoppers looking to stretch their holiday budgets. As part of what it is callin...

Green Christmas: Real or Artificial?

3 YEARS AGO

Only the modern Christmas could present such a dilemma: should one use a completely recyclable resource (real Christmas trees) once a year or use the same landfill-unfriendly resource (artificial trees) for many years in the celebration of the season...

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New Christmas Beading Patterns!

1 Year AGO

Just in time for holiday gift-making, I've added two brand new <a href="http://www.squidoo.com/beading_christmas#module12714602">Christmas beading patterns</a> for peyote or brick stitch.  Stop by to see Starry Night Sk...

New Christmas Beading Pattern

2 YEARS AGO

It's never too late to whip up some handmade gifts or decorations for the holidays! Give peyote stitch beadweaving a try with the new pattern Stockings Over the Mantle.

The Ultimate Ornament Tutorial

3 YEARS AGO

I've just added a new tutorial video for adapting beadwork into a beaded ornament cover. Also included is a link to the original beaded ornament cover by the famous Ruby Fischer. This is the ultimate must-have beading technique for the holidays!

Christmas in Christmas

3 YEARS AGO

some places are just asking for it, and so do some people. To become the post monster in a town called Christmas, Santa Claus or North Pole is just asking for trouble. Here are some special towns that could there share of Christmas cheer all year r...

Macyâ€™s Christmas Displays: a PT Barnum Invention

3 YEARS AGO

when PT Barnum and Macy met each other in 1860s it was Barnum who suggested Macy to take out the special collection of toys around Christmastime and put them in the store's window displays instead. Macy followed up on the idea and we'll know the res...

Santa Claus Makes Secret Visit To Elementary School

3 YEARS AGO

Our investigative reporters were on the scene yesterday when Tampa police and fire crews escorted Santa Claus with full honors through town on his way to a surprise visit at an elementary school. He handed out gifts and took time to read some Christ...

Caroling Girl Scouts Banned For Being â€œHealth and Safety Riskâ€

3 YEARS AGO

A 10 year tradition has come to an abrupt end when a girl scouts division was told commercial stalls around a Christmas tree take up so much space that including the caroling girls would be a "health and safety risk" And for them there was no place....

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Christmas Quote

2 YEARS AGO

Wish you all A Merry Christmas, May the Joys of the season Fill your heart with goodwill and cheer. May the chimes of Christmas glory Add up more shine and spread Smiles across the miles, To-day & In the New Year. -Rosie Cash

Christmas Quote

2 YEARS AGO

Santa Claus has the right idea. Visit people once a year. - Victor Borge

Christmas Quote

2 YEARS AGO

It was always said of him, that he knew how to keep Christmas well, if any man alive possessed the knowledge. May that be truly said of us, and all of us! And so, as Tiny Tim observed, “God Bless Us, Every One! - Charles Dickens

Christmas Quote

2 YEARS AGO

Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.- Washington Irving

Famous Helen Keller Quote

2 YEARS AGO

The only real blind person at Christmas-time is he who has not Christmas in his heart. — Helen Keller

Famous Christmas Quote

2 YEARS AGO

And the angel said unto them, “Fear not! For, behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, Which shall be to all people. “For unto you is born this day in the city of David A Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. – St. Luke ii

Famous Birth of Christ Quote

2 YEARS AGO

And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, Lying in a manger. - St. Luke ii.

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The Legend of Santa Claus

1 Year AGO

A 17-minute video presentation produced by My Merry Christmas. The Legend of Santa Claus explains the journey of St. Nicholas' transformation over the centuries into the beloved character of Santa Claus with a true tale that parallels much of the mod...

The Merry Podcast of My Merry Christmas -- Episode #5

1 Year AGO

All new 40-minute episode of Christmas audio bursting with the Spirit of Christmas as we explore the Legend of Santa Claus, Christmas on the farm and the all new and hilarious Adventures in Gift Giving.

New Who is Singing This? Contest!

1 Year AGO

Jingle Bells is arguably the most recognized songs of Christmas. But can you recognize the eleven artists we mashed together in this crazy mix of the song? It's a contest and you can win a prize!

New Rules for Gift Cards 2010

1 Year AGO

Recent legislation passed protecting the rights of Christmas gift card buyers and receivers goes into affect for any gift cards purchased after August 2010. Read about the new rules here.

Free Christmas Wallpapers

1 Year AGO

We have a creative genius amongst us! MMC member emski4379, a talented graphic designer, has created a collection of festive Christmas wallpapers for our site users -- FREE.

Merry Christmas: From Halifax to Boston

1 Year AGO

Every year the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia gives a Christmas tree to the city of Boston, Massachusetts. This story explains the tragic events of 1917 and why one city from one country sent an emergency express train to the other in a Christmas blizz...

Christmas Trends and Opinions of 2010

1 Year AGO

Christmas is changing. Our annual survey of Christmas trends and opinions paints a different picture of Christmas in America 2010. From Christmas spending trends to just how religious is Christmas in America, this survey explores the attitudes of Chr...

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Jo Yeates's parents 'will not forget' her

8 DAYS AGO

The body of 25-year-old Jo Yeates was found near Bristol on Christmas Day, 2010. She had been strangled by neighbour Vincent Tabak who was later…

Man arrested over Rochdale nightclub murder

8 DAYS AGO

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a man at a Rochdale nightclub in the early hours of Christmas Day, Greater Manchester Police…

The boy, 11, who battled cancer twice in one year

9 DAYS AGO

… his lung. His family were not expecting him home in time for Christmas Day. However, he underwent a special operation - rarely performed on children…

Hidden Agendas: 3. Christmas '83 in the Rhondda

11 DAYS AGO

The last of three stories from Wales about secrets and lies, even those set with good intentions. It's Christmas '83 in the Valleys, and Ceri…

First repair for six 1840 Nottinghamshire church bells

11 DAYS AGO

Six large Nottinghamshire church bells are being restored for the first time since 1840.

In Our Time - Game Theory

11 DAYS AGO

… with rock and roll. There are shops selling Christmas decorations and shops selling antique clothing. There are shops selling - well, all sorts…

Russell Brand confronts heckler at comedy show in America

13 DAYS AGO

… to achieve some sort of confirmation." Russell Brand announced he and Katy Perry were splitting up over Christmas. A judge granted them a divorce…

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Waiting for a European Santa Claus

6 DAYS AGO

Grace's Glendale Bus Stop provides more than smiles

6 DAYS AGO

St. Louis - It's not often that rush hour traffic leads to honks of happiness, but then it's not often that drivers are treated to such a change of scenery.

Loonie lower, traders avoid risk as new Greek elections set for next month

6 DAYS AGO

The Canadian dollar closed lower Tuesday after word that Greeks are again going to the polls to try to elect a government sent traders to the safe haven of U.S. Treasuries.

Scenes from the Wadesboro Christmas Parade

6 DAYS AGO

Anson High School alum and WCNC anchor Anjanette Flowers was the grand marshal of the 2011 Wadesboro Christmas Parade, held on Dec.

Lilesville Christmas Parade delights crowd

6 DAYS AGO

The folks from Circle G Arena were one of several entries in the Lilesville Christmas parade who outfitted their float with Christmas lights and decorations, and threw candy out to the delighted kids.

Most Memorable John Waters Musical Moments - Performing This Filthy World in Fort Lauderdale July 28

6 DAYS AGO

John Waters is one cultural icon worthy of any obsession or praise that surrounds his work or his words.

He's back! Furby - the Christmas craze of 1998 - returns in a bid to be 2012's must-have present

6 DAYS AGO

Yes, that furry mechanical friend, which resembles a malevolent hamster crossed with a chimp, has had its first makeover in six years.

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Holiday Welcome Banner

3 YEARS AGO

Our personalized "welcome!" banner makes your holiday guests feel appreciated.

Succulent Succotash

3 YEARS AGO

Although your kids may pick out all the lima beans in this classic side dish, they will have fun making it--and saying its name.

Wooden Spoon Guess Who

3 YEARS AGO

People who are very comfortable around each other can play a guffaw-inducing game with a couple of long-handled wooden spoons.

10 New Holiday Traditions

3 YEARS AGO

A holiday package of simple activities and family rituals that will make your season bright.

Double Apple-Walnut Bread

3 YEARS AGO

This snack-time staple has applesauce for moisture, and diced apples because, well, they taste great.

Fireplace Dinner Recipes

3 YEARS AGO

To help her family slow down and savor the small pleasures in life, December/January 2009 Mom of the Month Anne Petersen schedules a weekly "pioneer night."

Good Fortune Walnuts

3 YEARS AGO

Inspired by the Victorian tradition of hanging gilded walnuts on a tree, each ornament holds a special fortune in its empty shell.

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Christmas in July @ Portage Theater

-51 DAYS AGO

Assorted Christmas Baskets, Picks all colors and Floral Ribbon (Roswell/Marietta)

6 DAYS AGO

Christmas Decorations (White House, TN) $50

6 DAYS AGO

Asylum seeker boat intercepted

6 DAYS AGO

The boat was intercepted by Australian Federal Police last night.The people will be taken to Christmas Island for security, health and identity ...

Preakness glasses+ Belmont & Derby all for 100.00 ( Aberdeen / Baltimore) $100

6 DAYS AGO

A GREAT CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR THE HORSE RACING FAN !! I have 11 Preakness glasses as follows 1-2005, 1-1991, 2-1990, 1-2005, 2-1998, 1-1983, 1-1979, 1-1975 + 1-2005 Belmont + 1984 Kentucky Derby & 3 -1974 { 2 with Libby glass mark 1 ? RARE ??? } ...

Thomas Kinkade Victorian Christmas Plate, Sunrise Plate and Books (san jose south) $400

6 DAYS AGO

For sale are Thomas Kinkade "Victorian Christmas" (#14877B) and "Sunrise" (#19439A) plates. These are Official Year 2000 Editions that include their respective Certificate of Authenticity and boxes. Also included are books "Garden of Friendship," "Be...

100 Cross Stitch Christmas Ornaments Book (Bolingbrook) $5

6 DAYS AGO

100 Cross Stitch Christmas Ornaments hard cover book. Beautiful patterns if you love cross stitch. This book is in brand new condition!. $5 each for any of my books. All are hard cover and in excellent condition. If this item is running, it is still ...

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Bets off for Xmas No1 as bookies factor in TV show

4 YEARS AGO

Scotsman: BOOKIES have decided not to take bets on this year's Christmas number one because they say it is a foregone conclusion. ... Read more

Boeing Announces Dreamliner Delay... Again

4 YEARS AGO

International Business Times: Everyone's got an excuse. Especially Boeing , who lately resembles a dead-beat dad, perpetually justifying why the kids' Christmas gifts didn't arrive until May. ... Read more

Christmas toys 'may run out'

4 YEARS AGO

Telegraph: Woolworths' head of toys has warned parents that retailers could run out of toys this Christmas as stringent checks are imposed on Chinese exports. ... Read more

Dr Who mask tipped to hit the top of Christmas wish-lists

4 YEARS AGO

Scotsman: A DOCTOR Who "talking mask" was today tipped as one of the biggest hits among children's toys this Christmas. ... Read more

Koreans promise WiMax gaming handheld for Xmas

4 YEARS AGO

The Register: Coming son to a basestation near you? A Korean manufacturer has created a WiMax-compatible games console which it claimed is the world's first online games console. Perhaps it forgot about both the Sony PSP and the Nintend...

Meet the new face of Christmas

4 YEARS AGO

Guardian: Mask that lets wearer talk like a Dalek expected to be Christmas hit. ... Read more

Nokia slashes hit phone price ahead of Christmas

4 YEARS AGO

Yahoo News: Reuters - Nokia slashed this week around 15 percent off from the price of its 3G phone model E65, one of the top sales and profit generators for the world's largest cellphone maker, market data showed on Friday. ... R...

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Recipe: Champagne Aperol cocktail from SusieJ

3 YEARS AGO

This was the drink of choice for my cousin's 30th birthday party. As guests arrived, each was handed a cocktail. My cousin, aunt and I spent the rest of my visit drinking a champagne bottle's worth of these each night while we hashed over...

Recipe: Zwetschgenkuchen mit Mandelnguss from SusieJ

3 YEARS AGO

Zwetschgen are what the old Germans call Pflaumen (plums). They are in season only at the very end of summer, when bakeries and home bakers produce an explosion of plum cakes and tarts. Although the recipe is quite simple, the scarcity of...

Recipe: German pie crust from SusieJ

3 YEARS AGO

This is the dough used in German pies like Kasekuchen and Apfelkuchen. It resembles more of a shortbread than a flaky American crust. It is much more forgiving than an American crust. ... Read more

Recipe: Apple cake from SusieJ

4 YEARS AGO

A typical fruit pie for the Stuttgart area. The recipe is from my grandmother's sister-in-law, Tante Maria. ... Read more

IAATF Review: Miran, Center City

4 YEARS AGO

Whenever I'm downtown at night, I like to try a new restaurant because there is always a new place I haven't tried, and if I want to eat the same-old, same-old I can stay at home. Last night it was Miran at 2034 Chestnut after a massage a...

Christmas Links

4 YEARS AGO

Just in time for January: all the cool links from the Advent calendar have been added to the Christmas links page ... Read more

IAATF: Spatze Spatze Man!

4 YEARS AGO

I'll admit it — I make up song parodies for my toddler son. They are badly sung, badly rhymed, with a strong theme of "mommy's going crazy now, so listen to the nice song." But he enjoys them. Tonight's Grammy-winner was inspired by...

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100 Days of Summertime 2012 eBook Releases Today!

7 DAYS AGO

Available in PDF format. A Daily Dose of Inspiration & Motivation for a Summer filled with Family, Food, and Fun! An off shoot of the popular blog series, 100 Days to Christmas, this eBook is a journey that begins around Memorial Day, and leads y...

100 Days of Summertime eBook coming soon!

10 DAYS AGO

Releasing May 15, 2012 in an instant PDF format. A Daily Dose of Inspiration for a Summer filled with Family, Food, and Fun An off-shoot of the popular blog series 100 Days to Christmas, this eBook is a journey that begins around Memorial Day and lea...

Get Ready for the New Year!

4 MONTHS AGO

2012 is upon us and now that Christmas is over, it is time to begin to consider ways to life back in order again. ListPlanIt.com is here to help. With hundreds of pages. . .lists, worksheets, inventories, schedules, planners, trackers, and to dos. ...

Merry Christmas to All!

4 MONTHS AGO

Warmest wishes for a family-filled Christmas day. May you enjoy good food and lots of fun.

Thank you for participating in 100 Days to Christmas! It has been a pleasure working together to make this the best Christmas yet. I hope you will be back next...

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

5 MONTHS AGO

We started at 100 and have counted our way down to the very day before Christmas. Today is the final day to do what needs to be done, but above all, to enjoy the beautiful and meaningful moments of this holiday.

The Countdown to Christmas Challenge f...

Christmas Eve Eve

5 MONTHS AGO

If you’re planning for your Christmas Eve or Christmas day dinner and have pie or bread on the menu, locate your recipes and break out the flour because today is a great day for baking.

The Countdown to Christmas Challenge for today is to finish the ...

The Shortest Day

5 MONTHS AGO

Today, as we scurry around to prepare for Christmas day, it may seem like there is not enough time to accomplish all of the things we want and need to do. Winter Solstice is the beginning of winter and the return of the sun.

The Countdown to Christma...

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Top Ten Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Pets

5 MONTHS AGO

Source: www.ibtimes.com --- Saturday, December 10, 2011
Top ten unique Christmas gift ideas to help you choose the best for your beloved canine and feline friends ...

DJ Drama Exclusive: 5 Perfect Gifts To Get Your Man For Christmas

5 MONTHS AGO

Source: talkingpretty.com --- Saturday, December 10, 2011
Talking Pretty caught up with Atlanta’s finest, DJ Drama, and talked about a few need-to-know things for the holidays. With Christmas being right around the corner, you don’t want to wait until...

A Christmas Carol - Rozsa Center

5 MONTHS AGO

Source: www.mtu.edu --- Saturday, December 10, 2011
December 16-17 The Rozsa Center is proud to welcome back the Nebraska Theatre Caravan to perform the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. This lavish, full-scale Broadway style production boas...

Breakneck Comedy Hilarious Christmas Special!

5 MONTHS AGO

Source: www.aberdeencity.gov.uk --- Saturday, December 10, 2011
A Must See Comedy Club in Aberdeen [Event Start Date:2011-12-10 00:00:00Z; End Date:2011-12-10 00:00:00Z; Venue: the Blue Lamp] ...

Concert: A Peter White Christmas

5 MONTHS AGO

Source: www.buffalostate.edu --- Saturday, December 10, 2011
Concert: A Peter White Christmas ...

12/13/2011 - A Christmas Carol

5 MONTHS AGO

Source: www.stamfordplus.com --- Saturday, December 10, 2011
Performed by the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, a lively reading of excerpts from Dickens' A Christmas Carol delivers a fresh view of this familiar holiday tale, one that is funny, movi...

Lighthouse Christmas with Toni Buzzeo

5 MONTHS AGO

Source: kennebecvalley.wcsh6.com --- Saturday, December 10, 2011
Come and meet Maine author Toni Buzzeo in her first visit to Children's Book Cellar. A signed book is a perfect Christmas present! Children's Book Cellar 52 Main Street, Waterville, ME 0...

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Merry Christmas Radio Top 100 Christmas Chart Released

5 MONTHS AGO

We’re pleased to announce, after months of polling, the top 100 Christmas songs of 2011. The publication of this list is the beginning of the first-ever such list dedicated to Christmas that will be continually updated on a monthly basis from t...

Paul Anka to Release Christmas Album

7 MONTHS AGO

Songs of December is the first seasonal recording from music icon Paul Anka in more than 50 years. Recorded at both the legendary Capitol Studios and Ocean Way Recording Studio in Los Angeles, California, Songs of December features eleven holiday cl...

Dave Koz Releases New Album of Old Christmas Favorites

7 MONTHS AGO

Ultimate Christmas, featuring 18 holiday songs performed by Dave Koz, was released today by Capitol/EMI. The collection features the six-time GRAMMY® Award nominee’s renditions of such perennial holiday classics as “The Christmas Song,...

Tony Bennett Releases The Classic Christmas Album

7 MONTHS AGO

14-time Grammy Award®-winning Columbia Records artist Tony Bennett turns his attention to his timeless catalog of Christmas recordings and personally picks 18 of his favorites – including one brand new, previously unreleased tune, “What Child I...

Buble Launches YouTube Preview with Six Tracks

7 MONTHS AGO

The CD comes out on October 24th, so this will just have to do until then….

LIBERA RELEASE THEIR FIRST CHRISTMAS ALBUM

7 MONTHS AGO

LIBERA RELEASE THEIR FIRST CHRISTMAS ALBUM US release: 1 November 2011 5099908435323 (Deluxe) / 5099908863522 (CD) / 5099908435354 (digital) 5099972982655 (iTunes exclusive) “They come from the mean streets of South London but sing like little angels...

Joey + Rory Release New Christmas Album!

7 MONTHS AGO

JOEY+RORY SET TO RELEASE A FARMHOUSE CHRISTMAS ALBUM 12-Cut Album Hits Stores October 11, 2011 (Nashville, Tennessee…) – Award-winning duo Joey+Rory have set October 11, 2011 as the release date for their A Farmhouse Christmas album on Vanguard/Sugar...

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Christmas Alphabet "Mike" Ornament

1 MONTHS AGO

Christmas Alphabet "Mike" Ornament
Prairie Schooler
32 ct Sage Lugana, DMC Floss
Stitched by Carol S.

Love and Joy JBW ornament

1 MONTHS AGO

Love and Joy

JBW Designs

stitched by Joyce

16 ct Aida

backed with red and green wool felt

Christmas Alphabet "Kathy" Ornament

2 MONTHS AGO

Christmas Alphabet "Kathy" Ornament
Prairie Schooler
R&R Reproductions 28 ct Flax Fields Linen, DMC Floss
Stitched one-over-one by Carol S.

Little Christmas Ornament

2 MONTHS AGO

Little Christmas Ornament
Bent Creek
R&R Reproductions 40 ct Mockingbird Linen, DMC Floss
Stitched by Carol S.

Noel 2008 Ornament

3 MONTHS AGO

Noel 2008 Ornament
123Citrouille - chart found here
28 ct Potato Annabelle, HDF Silk in Gigi's Christmas
Stitched one-over-one by Carol S.

Merry and Bright Ornament

3 MONTHS AGO

Merry and Bright Ornament
Shepherd's Bush
Lakeside Linens 40 ct Basketweave Linen, DMC Floss, Unknown Star Button
Stitched by Carol S.

Santa's Ride Ornament

3 MONTHS AGO

Santa's Ride Ornament
Prairie Schooler
36 ct Natural Linen, DMC Floss
Stitched by Carol S.

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Editor’s pick of the week

1 Year AGO

Ebook marketing still needs a lot of work Google ebookstore round-up By Gary Price TeleRead traffic doubles on Christmas day – a lot of ereaders as presents? Could computer games be the journalism of the future? by Chris Meadows R. Scott Raynovich on...

Overdrive – traffic and ebook checkouts surge over christmas holiday

1 Year AGO

From Overdrive’s Digital Library Blog: If you need any evidence of the popularity of eBooks in the library, all you need to do is look at what happened over the past week. Despite some issues caused by a surge in activity, traffic, checkouts, a...

Nook ereaders become biggest seller in b&n’s history

1 Year AGO

From the press release: Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest bookseller, today announced that with millions of NOOK eReading devices sold, the line has become the company’s biggest bestseller ever in its nearly 40-year history. ...

Finding free (or cheap) kindle books with jungle search

1 Year AGO

CNet has an article looking at how to use Jungle-Search.com to find free or inexpensive Kindle e-books. The piece notes that Amazon has almost 17,000 free Kindle titles, though all but 246 of them (as of the article’s writing) were the same public do...

Illuminations, class identities and the contested landscapes of christmas

1 Year AGO

Illuminations, Class Identities and the Contested Landscapes of Christmas Source: Sociology In the last two decades, illuminating the outside of a house with multi-coloured lights has become a popular British Christmas practice, typically...

Holiday travel update: gadgets, gadgets, everywhere!

1 Year AGO

I am on my way home from ten days in sunny Florida visiting my parents, and it was a gadget-rific Christmas. I saw my first Nook and Nook Colour, my first Kindle 3 (alas, out of stock, but I did play with a dummy model) and got stepdad’s iPad s...

Ibooks: no itunes when it comes to dominating the market

1 Year AGO

Publishers Weekly has an overview report, with the above name, on the iBookstore and its place in the market. Here’s a snippet: Not everyone is embracing the iBookstore, though. At this time Oceanhouse Media — the leading publisher of ch...

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Holiday 5 Minute Eggnog Pie

2 YEARS AGO

5 Minute Eggnog Pie 2 boxes instant vanilla pudding (small boxes) 1 quart (4 cups) eggnog 2 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 8 oz tub Cool Whip, divided 1 deep dish (or 2 regular) graham cracker pie crust In large mixing bowl, use a whisk to mix eggnog, ...

Christmas Cranberry Sweet Potato Bake

2 YEARS AGO

Cranberry Sweet Potato Bake 2 pounds sweet potatoes 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, washed 3/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup melted butter 1/2 cup sugar 1-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 cup apple juice or apple cider 1/2 cup pecan or waln...

Christmas Cherry Ham Sauce

2 YEARS AGO

Christmas Cherry Ham Sauce 1 c. crushed pineapple, undrained 1/4 c. brown sugar 2 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind 1/2 tsp. red food coloring 1/8 tsp. salt 1 c. canned, drained, pitted red sour cherries (save juice) 2 tbsp....

Holiday Bread Pudding with Warm Berry Sauce

2 YEARS AGO

Holiday Bread Pudding with Warm Berry Sauce BREAD PUDDING: 2 eggs 3/4 c. sugar 3 c. low-fat milk 1 c. heavy cream 1/2 c. unsalted butter, melted 1 tbsp. vanilla 3/4 c. dried currants 1 tsp. nutmeg 8 oz. stale French bread, sliced 1/2 inch thick WARM ...

Christmas Chocolate Carrot Cake

2 YEARS AGO

Christmas Chocolate Carrot Cake 1 box(18.25 oz) devil’s food cake mix 1 cup shredded carrots(abt 2 carrots) 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 can(16 oz) cream cheese frosting 1 can(16 oz) chocolate frosting walnuts, orange slices, raspberries, for garnis...

Holiday Sauteed Green Beans

2 YEARS AGO

Holiday Sauteed Green Beans 1 lb green beans, trimmed 3 slices bacon 1 pkg(10 oz) white mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 1 shallot, peeled and chopped 1 tsp dried thyme In saucepot over high heat, cook green beans in 2 quarts boiling water 3min, or unti...

Christmas Berry Asparagus Salad

2 YEARS AGO

Christmas Berry Asparagus Salad 1 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1″ pieces 3 TB extra virgin olive oil, divided 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 8 cups spring mixed salad greens 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced 1/2 small r...

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When should I book my Hawaiian Christmas flights?

2 MONTHS AGO

I'm looking for the best time to book a flight from NYC to Honolulu for Christmas -- I'm afraid I've already missed the best deals and wonder if I should snatch up the next decent fare or wait for something better. [Of course, special snowflake details inside.] TL;DR: I'm wondering if I should buy now, or whether the experienced Hawaiian travelers among you think fares will go down as it gets to that magical 3-4 months-before-travel window all the articles advise.

Specifics:
-I had what I'm realizing is a great price (I think it was $950ish with fees?) through Hawaiian Air a few weeks ago, but while I waited a few days to see if it would drop anymore, it jumped up by to over $1500.

-Hawaiian Air is partnering with Jet Blue starting in June; do you think that will affect prices once it happens? Hawaiian already has those flights listed [i.e., they have no NYC-HNL flights until the partnering date, so the ones listed must be the Jet blue flights] and the prices have been fluctuating (rising, for Christmas week flights) already.

-I need to fly from 12/22 to 12/30 [I *could* fly the 23rd or 29th, but I'd be losing a day of Hawaiian Vacation, and I *could* fly the 21st but it would have to be enough cheaper to cover the night in a hotel (my family is sharing a house but we can't get in until the 22nd).]

-It's easiest for me to fly out of JFK, but LGA is fine...I'd much rather avoid Newark, but if it saves me $100+ I could do it.

Again, summarizing the big question: Considering I'll be flying around Christmas, and considering the popular vacation destination, does anyone predict that prices will go down at any point in the future, or should I just grab the next reasonable fare I see?

How to deal with a family member who doesn't accept gifts gracefully?

4 MONTHS AGO

How to deal with a family member who doesn't accept gifts gracefully? My sister in law has a habit of leaving my gifts for her at her mother’s home, where we meet annually due to the distance we all have to travel.

This happened two years in a row....

Where to find a Christmas hat in Vancouver in January?

4 MONTHS AGO

Where could I find a Little Christmas hat for my six year old cousin? (Location: Vancouver) Every year I wear a ridiculous red Christmas hat on Christmas morning. This year my six year old cousin got hold of it. He ran around wearing it flopped do...

Help me "Wow!" Santa

4 MONTHS AGO

What are some good resources to learn how to decorate for Christmas? We always have a tree, and I have a few very eclectic Christmassy items. I have gathered these items slowly over the years, getting things that I thought were cute at the time. Th...

O Holy Night, all choral, NO soloist?

4 MONTHS AGO

Are there any versions of "O Holy Night" in the choral style of Palestrina/Victoria, without soloist? I hope I've checked MeFi thoroughly before asking this question, because this is a very popular song. I am looking for a rendition of this holiday ...

List of BBC Christmas Specials?

4 MONTHS AGO

What BBC christmas specials were there in 2011? Other than Doctor Who, what BBC Christmas specials were there in 2011? I've been hunting around but I can't find a complete list.

Winter is here, lend me your ear...

5 MONTHS AGO

Christmas carols for pagans? Mentions of Yuletide, Solstice and winter are excellent, Santa is fine, Christmas is fine, but I'm looking for beautiful music (choral and orchestral) that has no mention of Jesus Christ, Israel or saints. The very beaut...

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Stories From Museums, Diners and the Streets - Metropolitan Diary

4 MONTHS AGO

A waitress’s odd advice, insights from a museum guard and other reader tales from around New York City.

A Subway Marriage Proposal, and Other NYTimes.com Reader Tales

4 MONTHS AGO

Stories from around New York City, including memorable moments on the subway, on the bus and in Rockefeller Center.

ON THE STREET; Sea Life

4 MONTHS AGO

Bill Cunningham showcases his favorite Bergdorf Goodman holiday window, which features an underwater scene designed by David Hoey. Photos (S)0

Snow Report

4 MONTHS AGO

Stylist Marina Munoz offers suggestions on what to wear and do while visiting Park City, Utah, during the holidays. Photos

ON THE RUNWAY; The Circle Game

4 MONTHS AGO

Cathy Horyn On the Runway column describes the hectic shopping scene at Bloomingdale's during the after-Christmas sales. Photo (M)2

CITY ROOM; #Trending N.Y.C.

4 MONTHS AGO

Top Twitter trends this week include posts about Christmas Yule Log television broadcast. (M)1

Nigeria Arrests 2 in Blast That Killed 26 in Church

4 MONTHS AGO

Nigerian officials announced arrests in the deadly Christmas Day bombing as concern grew about the Boko Haram insurgent group.

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Asylum seeker boat found off Australia's north west coast

6 DAYS AGO

Last Updated: Wed, 16 May 2012 16:07:00 +1000 Australian authorities have intercepted another asylum seeker boat near the Cocos Islands, off Australia's north west coast. The vessel was believed to be carrying 63 passengers. On Tuesday an asylum seek...

Asylum seeker boat found off Australia's north west coast

6 DAYS AGO

He's back! Furby - the Christmas craze of 1998 - returns in a bid to be 2012's must-have present

7 DAYS AGO

Makers Tiger Electronics aren't giving anything away, just this image of the next generation friend called Taboo - although can they keep the spoilers away in the Age of the Internet?

Boat carrying 121 intercepted near Christmas Is

7 DAYS AGO

Australian authorities have intercepted an asylum seeker boat north-west of Christmas Island.

7 DAYS AGO

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens - Whole Book Part 1 - Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne (Chs 01-14) Book 03 - The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo (Chs 1-2) Part 4 - The House of the Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne (Chs 12-...

Navy intercepts boat carrying 123

7 DAYS AGO

THE navy has intercepted a vessel carrying 121 suspected asylum seekers off Christmas Island.

Hain quits shadow cabinet role

8 DAYS AGO

His move - which he said he alerted Mr Miliband to before Christmas - will add to speculation that the Labour leader is poised to make a wider reshuffle of his top team. In his resignation letter, ...

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Santa Returns to Cheers at the North Pole

4 MONTHS AGO

After more than 30 hours of solid Santa tracking I’m posting my final update of Operation Merry Christmas 2011. It has been another thrilling ride for Santa and another great year for all of us here at the North Pole. Santa just returned to the...

Santa Visits Tahiti and Samoa

4 MONTHS AGO

Way out on the eastern side of the International Dateline Santa has evidently made his final stops of Operation Merry Christmas in Tahiti and Samoa. We are receiving many happy reports from there. – Elf Ernest

Santa Back in the Pacific

4 MONTHS AGO

Santa is still rolling along….reports now are coming in from Hawaii…and way out at Midway… – Elf Ernest

Santa Delivers to Alaska

4 MONTHS AGO

Barrow, Alaska…and Anchorage, Alaska…are now reporting Santa’s visits there. – Elf Ernest

Santa Covers the West Coast

4 MONTHS AGO

Happy reports are coming in from all over the US west coast…San Diego…Los Angeles…Fresno…Tahoe/Reno…Sacramento…Stockton…Redding…San Fransico…Portland…Olympia…Seattle…Spokane̷...

Santa Heads for Southern California

4 MONTHS AGO

Santa has left the North Pole Christmas Party where he has been for more than an hour — killing time so that folks on the coasts of the USA and Canada could get to bed. He told us before he left he planned to head to Southern California first a...

Santa Still at the North Pole

4 MONTHS AGO

Santa is sitting in his big chair, his feet are up and he’s relaxing like he hasn’t a care in the world. It is very early Christmas morning on the west coast of the USA and Canada but Santa feels it is too early to go there. What a strang...

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The Bargan Advocate: This Valentine's Day, nix diamonds for Scrabble

Sunday, 12 February 2012 19:22

As we approach the token holiday of flowers and chocolate and the colors pink and red - that's Tuesday, if you'd forgotten - it perhaps has dawned upon you that it's been less than two months since Christmas and already it's time to go shopping for the perfect gift for your sweetie.

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