Christmas: without doubt it’s to most Americans the foremost holiday. So much so, it’s hard to believe that this has by no means been the case in Maine. For during much of our history, Christmas was a day when students attended their classes and employees routinely showed up for work. How then did Christmas get […]
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Local businesses help make holiday gatherings festive
Local businesses help make holiday gatherings festive MetroCreative Time is in short supply during the holiday season. Between the shopping, cooking, baking and wrapping, there seems to be precious few hours to tackle anything else. Those who desire an old-fashioned, homemade holiday can still experience all of the seasonal magic by deferring some of the […]
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Fun home entertainment gifts for less than $100
Fun home entertainment gifts for less than $100 Brandpoint (BPT) — What do most people want for the holidays? Technology and home entertainment gifts are highly sought after, meaning gift-givers have plenty of opportunities to get an impressive present. If you think you need to spend a lot to get a great gift, think again. […]
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Think twice before giving pets as gifts
Think twice before giving pets as holiday gifts MetroCreative Many people consider pets great holiday gifts. But in spite of their popularity as presents, pets do not always make the most appropriate holiday gift. Giving a pet as a present seems like a great idea, but shoppers might want to give it more consideration before […]
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The benefits of putting it on plastic this holiday season
The benefits of putting it on plastic this holiday season MetroCreative Many shoppers are fully aware of the dangers of making too many credit card purchases during the holiday season. * Cardholders can earn rewards. Paying in cash or with debit cards rarely earns shoppers any rewards. However, many credit card companies now reward responsible […]
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Holly and mistletoe are symbols of Christmas
Holly and mistletoe are symbols of Christmas MetroCreative “Oh, by gosh, by golly it’s time for mistletoe and holly. Tasty pheasants, Christmas presents, countrysides covered in snow.” As exemplified by this holiday hit by Henry Sanicola, Frank Sinatra and Dok Stanford, holly and mistletoe are an integral part of holiday imagery and tradition. Holly is […]
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Electrical safety tips for holiday decorating
Electrical safety tips for holiday decorating MetroCreative (MS) — Everyone has at least one — the house on the street that lights up in splendor around the holiday season. Decorations are in abundance both indoors and out, and just seeing the house brings on a smile. But as beautiful as it might be, that home […]
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How to take the perfect family holiday portrait
How to take the perfect family holiday portrait StatePoint (StatePoint) If your family’s seasonal traditions include taking a holiday portrait, you probably have a stack of photos that all pretty much look the same. Rather than adding another stilted family photo to the pile this year, consider breaking out of the mold with a candid […]
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Clever ways to give cash gifts
Clever ways to give cash gifts MetroCreative (MS) — Whether it’s for a couple on their wedding day, a youngster just graduating high school or as a birthday gift to a beloved family member, cash has become an increasingly popular gift in recent years. Once considered impersonal, cash is now a go-to gift for shoppers […]
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Calendar of events for Dec. 13-20
Benefits Tuesdays, Dec. 17-April 29: Sabattus, Garage sale to benefit Loaves and Fishes, 10 a.m., Dominican Sisters Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Every Tuesday. 577-9364. Children’s events Saturdays, Dec. 14-May 31: Auburn, Sprouts for ages 0-36 months, 10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library children’s room, 49 Spring St. 333-6640. Exhibits Friday, Dec. 13-15: Bowdoinham, “Lincoln and the […]