23 November 2023

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Holiday wreath dos and don’ts

Holiday wreath dos and don’ts


No greenery is more recognized during the holiday season than Christmas trees. However, wreaths likely take a close second to towering evergreens when it comes to green holiday decor. It is important to treat wreaths with care in order to maximize their longevity and beauty. The following tips can help ensure wreaths remain fresh and festive throughout the month of December. • Choose

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Burn candles safely for the holidays and beyond

Burn candles safely for the holidays and beyond


85% of candle fires can be prevented Candles are not in short supply come the holiday season. During Chanukah, candles are an integral component of celebrating the miracle of oil that burned in the Temple for eight days. Celebrants of Kwanzaa utilize candles to represent the seven principles of the holiday. Christians light candles during Christmas services and in their homes to represent

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Cowgirls At Work

Cowgirls At Work


Culbertson’s Payton Labatte looks to score against the defense of Mariana Burciaga during the girls’ basketball team’s second day of practice on Friday, Nov. 17. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Step back in time with  Christmas goose

Step back in time with Christmas goose


The holiday season is a sentimental time of year. Nostalgia for past holiday seasons and excitement about what’s to come make this a particularly special time of year for millions of people across the globe. It's not uncommon for Christmas celebrants to include a little history in their decorations and celebrations each year. Some families may read Charles Dickens' early Victorian

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Snap a great  Christmas card photo

Snap a great Christmas card photo


Greeting cards are among the first signs that the holiday season has arrived. Mailboxes are filled with cards and email inboxes have new messages popping up each day wishing others well. Many of these greetings feature family photos. A Shutterfly poll conducted by Ipsos in 2021 discovered that, while traditional holiday messages are by far the most popular missives at 63 percent, younger

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Fun books to read to children this holiday season

Fun books to read to children this holiday season


The holiday season is a special time of year for people of all ages, but children might be the most enthusiastic celebrants come December. Children spend much of the holiday season anticipating the arrival of the man in the red suit, and that enthusiasm can be contagious. Families have their own unique traditions during the holiday season, but one popular way to harness children’s enthusiasm