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Several years ago June and I heard rumors about a Salvation Army work that was in serious trouble. I said to my Salvation Army colleagues, “I pity the poor slob that ends up having to take care of that horrible situation.” A phone call then came fro...

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The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. Those who lived in a land of deep darkness, on them light has shined…For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful C...

Black Friday, Merry Christmas, bah humbug, happy holidays, be politically correct, buy the most presents, host the best party, attend the most parties, Happy Hanukkah, children focused on how much they can get, depression, wrong gifts-hurt feelings,...

In our technology saturated world, if you take the time to do a Google search on the word “Christmas,” you will find an endless list with numerous suggested additional searches including, songs, countdown, games, quotes and the history. And if you...

Have children make their own wrapping paper by designing and coloring on paper grocery bags or use old homework pages to wrap gifts.  Grandparents love to see them. Sunday comics make colorful gift wrap for children's packages as do old p...

I would make a toy monster truck for my baby brother. (Kiara Lyons) I would make glasses for all the blind people and write them a note. (Jackson Carney) I would make my Dad a new car. (Helen Mergenthal) I would make a coat for Santa because he is...

Christmas is one of the biggest holidays of the year. When I moved to Alaska from Poland I realized how different the two cultures are but also how similar they are. It was a big shock for me. I think what I missed the most was the way and how long...

Four Sundays thinking and looking forward to the Christmas Season and the Birth of Jesus. We all get a sense for hope and happiness at this time of year, wishing each other a “Merry Christmas” and “Happy New Year.” Maybe we should include “Happy...

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into...

In Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol, Scrooge is visited by three ghosts to help him see how past and present decisions are influencing his future, along with those around him. What a great story. Oh…to get a glimpse of what our present dec...

They say it's better to give than to receive. But try explaining that concept to your child during the holiday, and they’re likely to look at you as if they just found coal in their stocking. Nonetheless, teaching children about charitable acts w...

When a Christmas tree is cut, over half of its weight is water. With proper care, you can maintain the quality of your displayed trees. Below are a number of tips relating to the care of displayed trees: 1. Displaying trees in water is the most...

Our Native traditional value is pride in family and generosity, here is what the children said when they were asked what they were thankful for this year: Angus, the alphabet and alphabet books! Akenna, I’m thankful for my Grandpa Mark, Grandma G...

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