Said the night wind to the little lamb,“Do you see what I see?Way up in the sky, little lamb,Do you see what I see?A star, a star, dancing in the nightWith a tail as big as a kite,With a tail as big as a kite.”Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy,“Do you hear what […]
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Volunteering during the holiday season
From 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Advocates for Children will host their “2014 Holiday Festival for Children,” at Saint Dominic Academy in Auburn. Entertainers at this event will include shows by popular singer-songwriter Rick Charette, juggler Will Silvers, Spark’s Ark, Pelletier’s Karate, and others. Additional activities include a bounce house, take-home crafts, a cake […]
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Take the hassle out of gift returns
The magic of the holiday season is hard to replicate. Gatherings with friends and family members can put smiles on many people’s faces, especially for those people who only see their loved ones once a year. But the smiles and laughter may dim when faced with the prospect of returning unwanted gifts. Few people haven’t […]
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Prevent identity theft this holiday season
As the holiday shopping season approaches, consumers are once again preparing to do a significant amount of their holiday shopping online, while many others will rely on debit and credit cards to make their in-store purchases. Though banks and online retailers have made holiday shopping easier in many ways, that convenience has also made shoppers […]
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Simple ways to curtail holiday spending
Simple ways to curtail holiday spending MetroCreative The holiday season is synonymous with many things, including spending. Spending money is an accepted part of the season for many celebrants, who exchange gifts with loved ones, travel to see family and friends and host holiday parties this time of year. None of those things comes without […]
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O Christmas Tree
O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Thy leaves are so unchanging; O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Thy leaves are so unchanging; Not only green when summer’s here, But also when ’tis cold and drear. O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Thy leaves are so unchanging! O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Much pleasure thou […]
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Little Drummer Boy
Come they told me, pa rum pum pum pumA new born King to see, pa rum pum pum pumOur finest gifts we bring, pa rum pum pum pumTo lay before the King, pa rum pum pum pum,rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,So to honor Him, pa rum pum pum pum,When we come.Little Baby, […]
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New year’s celebrations around the world
There are very few global celebrations, but New Year’s Eve comes closest. Celebrated by most of the world, New Year’s Eve is a seen as a time for opportunity, hope and renewal. While there are a lot of similar traditions across the globe, how the day is celebrated in Phuket is much different than how […]
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Made in Maine gifts: The usual and unusual
On a quiet stretch of Route 26, just a hundred yards or so from the town post office, Maine Line Products has been charming visitors since 1979 when Rick Whitney first opened its doors. Along with a few similar outlets in the state, Maine Line Products keeps the spirit of Made in Maine products alive […]
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O Come All Ye Faithful
O come, all ye faithful,joyful and triumphant,Oh come ye,O come ye to Bethlehem;come and behold him, born the King of angels;O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.God of God,light of light,lo, he abhors not the virgin’s womb;very God, begotten not created:O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.Sing, choirs of angels, sing […]