By Media General News Service
Considering a kitten or puppy as the perfect Christmas present? Some local experts encourage gift givers to think twice before purchasing that holiday pet.
By DONNA KOEHN
MEDIA GENERAL NEWS SERVICE
You could call her Mother Christmas.
Born on Christmas Day, named Holly Christine in its honor, Holly Oswald keeps the holiday on her mind all year long.
That’s because she is a bargain hunter extraordinaire. Always on the lookout for freebies, contests, flea markets and thrift store deals, she is a master [...]
According to a press release, Santa and Mrs. Claus will make their annual visit to the Hillsborough Police Department on Dec. 18.
The Herald Sun wrote an article about the history behind Saint Nicholas, but many of us call him Santa Claus. Today is Saint Nicholas’ Feast Day, an event celebrated by Catholic and Orthodox Christians. Click here to learn more about the history of Saint Nicholas.
RALEIGH, N.C. — During the winter and at the holidays, poinsettias are often a central part of the decorations, and for good reason. With various shades of red, pink, white, or a marbled combination of colors, poinsettias add a vibrant dash of color that complements the greenery of the season.
Poinsettias also provide a boost to North [...]
Saint Augustine’s College will do its part to make sure some local families have a tree to adorn their home this Christmas. The school plans to donate at least 50 decorated trees as part of the annual Circle of Lights celebration at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3.
Faculty, Staff, and students will compete in a themed [...]
RALEIGH, N.C. — Continuing a decades-long tradition at the North Carolina’s Capitol, Gov. Mike Easley and First Lady Mary Easley will light the colorfully decorated state Christmas tree Wednesday, Dec. 10. Sponsored by the Junior Woman’s Club of Raleigh and the N.C. State Capitol staff, this free, public celebration will begin at 5 p.m. with [...]
Unto you a play is born! - Don’t miss Cape Fear Regional Theatre’s production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever between Friday, December 12 - Sunday, December 21, 2008.
This is the story of how the awful Herdman’s learn the true meaning of Christmas. It will delight children and adults alike.
DURHAM, N.C. — Light Up Durham will offer up a magical weekend that all starts with The Lucky Strike Tower Lighting at American Tobacco on Friday night, December 5th at 7pm. The evening, quickly becoming a family tradition, will feature music by local school groups, SNOW, a countdown to the lighting of the Lucky Strike [...]
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