Silent night, holy night,All is calm, all is brightRound yon virgin mother and child.Holy infant so tender and mild,Sleep in heavenly peace.Sleep in heavenly peace.Silent night, holy night,Shepherds quake at the sight,Glories stream from heaven afar,Heavely hosts sing alleluia;Christ the Saviour, is born! Christ the Saviour, is born!Silent night, holy night,Son of God, love’s pure […]
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We Three Kings of Orient
Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain, moor and mountain Following yonder star. O star of wonder, star of light Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light. Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain Gold I bring to crown Him again King forever, ceasing never Over us […]
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Jingle Bells
Perhaps the most treasured aspects of the holiday season are the songs that are the soundtrack to the Christmas rush. Heard over department store sound systems, in the car on the way to work or even on a snowy evening sung by a group of festive carolers, the spirit of the season definitely shines through […]
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God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay Remember Christ our savior Was born on Christmas day To save us all from Satan’s power When we were gone astray Oh tiding of comfort and joy From God our heavenly father The blessed angel came And unto certain shepherds Brought tidings of the same How that in Bethlehem was born […]
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2014 holiday toy predictions
Parents often find themselves waiting in long lines to snag the hottest toys for children’s holiday gifts. Shoppers arrive at retail stores in droves to grab the newest video game consoles or must-have dolls or action figures. From Cabbage Patch Dolls of the 1980s to the Elmo craze of the 1990s, every generation seems to […]
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Did you know? Elmo is a popular holiday gift
Though there is no official data that declares the best-selling holiday toy for children of all-time, it’s fair to assume the lovable “Sesame Street” figure Elmo is high on the list of most popular holiday toys. Muc h of that popularity can be traced to the introduction of Tickle Me Elmo in 1996. Though not […]
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Holiday waste by the numbers
The holiday season generates a lot of waste, and many things contribute to this excess of trash this time of year. Thousands of paper and plastic shopping bags end up in landfills after the holiday season. Reusable cloth bags can limit the amount of bags tossed away, and users of plastic bags can recycle those […]
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Shop locally this holiday season
The benefits of shopping locally go beyond convenience and the chance to reduce your carbon footprint. The following are a few ways that shopping locally this holiday season can directly benefit your community and the people who call it home. Local economy When men and women shop locally, they are putting money back into their […]
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Gift wrap tricks to save time
Holiday shopping may be done, but that enormous pile of presents still needs to be wrapped. People have varying degrees of ability with regard to wrapping gifts. Some excel at those creased corners and perfect bows, while others are less adept at wrapping. Fortunately, there are a few tricks of the trade wrappers can lean […]
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Steps to take before giving pets as gifts
Consult the eventual recipient first The element of surprise is part of what makes the holiday season of giving so special, and few things may inspire more enthusiastic responses than new pets under the tree. But however appealing you may find such reactions, it’s still best to first consult the intended recipient before buying or […]