Saturday, December 10, 2005

Christmas - - Renegade reunion to be held


Renegade reunion to be held
Eastern Arizona Courier - couple.All proceeds will be donated to the Odd Fellows Christmas Toy Drive. Come have fun while helping those in need.

War for Holiday Toy Dollars Heats Up as Online Toy Store Competes with Wal-Mart
PRWeb - Even with all the pre-Thanksgiving hype, the holiday shopping season is off to a slow start giving retailers more reason to fear a rough holiday season. The war for Christmas toy dollars has been declared by Wal-Marts announcement

Risk: Coles recalls Christmas toy
NEWS.com.au - A MAJOR supermarket chain has recalled a Christmas toy that may pose a choking risk to children. Coles, Bi-Lo and Pick n Pay Supermarkets have begun a voluntary recall of the 'Merry Christmas' 10-inch Plush White Droopy Dog.

Toys are us
Greenock Telegraph - THE Salvation Army has launched its annual Christmas toy appeal. The appeal, which has been running for more than 20 years, helps needy families provide at least one Christmas present for their children.

John Lewis says strong sales trend continues
Reuters - electronics sales, winter clothing was boosted by the colder weather and Christmas toy buying took off, the company said

Friday, December 09, 2005

Christmas - - Santa Claus is coming to Eliot and Kittery events


Santa Claus is coming to Eliot and Kittery events
Portsmouth Herald - Santa Claus is coming to Eliot and Kittery events Complete Index ELIOT, Maine - Santa Claus will make special visits to Kittery and Eliot in the next two weeks. Eliot Santa and his wife, Mrs.

Saturday full of Christmas cheer
St. Petersburg Times - chocolate will be given to the first 500 attendees. Santa Claus will appear, and family portraits with the jolly old elf

Santa to visit Jimmy Carter National Historic Site
Americus Times-Recorder - PLAINS - The Jimmy Carter National Historic Site would like to invite everyone to Plains High School from noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, to see Santa Claus. Saturday, to see Santa Claus. If parents are interested in your child receiving a letter from Santa, they can bring a

Stocks hope Fed will play Santa
Reuters - By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK (Reuters) - For the stock market, getting the stalled Santa Claus rally back on track next week will depend on the Federal Reserve's call on interest rates, retail sales and resurgent energy prices.

Want to eat with Santa?
Portsmouth Herald - By the Sea in New Castle hosts a Winter Wonderland Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the classic Grand Ballroom. and side dishes, the Wentworth Winter Wonderland Brunch features a special guest: Santa Claus in his red velvet suit

Britons flock to online retail to avoid Xmas crush
Reuters - European Retail Correspondent LONDON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Santa Claus may need to supplement his traditional postbag with

Christmas - - Risk: Coles recalls Christmas toy


Risk: Coles recalls Christmas toy
NEWS.com.au - A MAJOR supermarket chain has recalled a Christmas toy that may pose a choking risk to children. Coles, Bi-Lo and Pick n Pay Supermarkets have begun a voluntary recall of the 'Merry Christmas' 10-inch Plush White Droopy Dog.

3 Shot During Norco Toy Drive
San Francisco Chronicle - A Norco firefighter was wounded along with two other men Sunday when shots were fired at a Christmas toy drive at a bar, authorities said.

Book signing Saturday-02
The Hawk Eye - Mount Pleasant Police Department is coordinating a Christmas toy drive for children from kindergarten through fifth

John Lewis says strong sales trend continues
Reuters - electronics sales, winter clothing was boosted by the colder weather and Christmas toy buying took off, the company said

The Christmas Toy Memories Tree
About - The Christmas Toy Memories TreeMake memories for a lifetime with the .

Kids supplement - The key to keeping kids in the picture
Media Week Online - In the run-up to Christmas, toy and game advertisers will be hoping their products stand out from the rest, but

Thursday, December 08, 2005

Christmas - - Children can ask Santa questions


Children can ask Santa questions
Kokomo Perspective - has the exclusive with someone everybody has wanted to sit down and talk to at least once.Santa Claus.'We approached St

Santa tops fictional rich list
The Mercury - By Michael Noer 08dec05 SANTA Claus has topped the the Forbes Fictional 15 - a list of the world's richest fictional

You can suit yourself with 'Santa Claus Rentals'
Bradenton Herald - 'Santa Claus Rentals' a sign said outside CenterStage Dance Apparel, 1722 North Belt West in Belleville. I thought maybe they had some people lined up, in suits, ready to go be Santas. I had to stop and check it out. Christmas, you can get a Grinch Santa Claus. Or the dressy can rent

North County school news: PTA sponsors breakfast with Santa
North County Times - Elementary School PTA will sponsor a breakfast with Santa Claus from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m to have their picture taken with Santa Claus. Advance tickets are $2

Be guided by true spirit of the holidays
St. Petersburg Times - Re: Bring back the spirit of Christmas past to area, Dec. happen if he didn't declare the individual in court as Santa Claus, as in the 'true' spirit of Christmas, and also the

Don't force Santa on a terrified kid
Seattle Post Intelligencer - JOYCE BROTHERSSYNDICATED COLUMNIST DEAR DR. BROTHERS: My husband and I thought it would be fun this year to take a picture for our Christmas cards of our 2-year-old son with his dad dressed up as Santa Claus.

Monday, December 05, 2005

Christmas - - Brownies set for festive fair


Brownies set for festive fair
Northallerton, Thirsk & Bedale Times - Brownies set for festive fair FOURTH Tadcaster Brownies are holding a Christmas fair on Saturday, December 10 from 9.30am-1pm in the guide hut, next to Manor Farm Youth Club, Tadcaster. Stalls will include tombola, Christmas, toys etc.

Christmas for the needy
Walker County Messenger - George Deer, left, and Sheriff Steve Wilson last year stand outside a van filled with Christmas toys needy children

'55: Murphy's Department Store expanding
Appalachian News Express - is to be devoted exclusively to the display of Christmas toys and is located on Grace Avenue adjoining the main store

Hoquiam band to host basket bingo
Daily World - The Hoquiam High School band will host an evening of basket bingo from 5:30-8:30p.m. Friday, Dec. baskets filled with goodies based on themes including Christmas, toys, coffee and several others.The grand prize for a

Church seeks help for holidays
Rome News-Tribune - through the donation of Christmas toys and other items for residents of the storm-ravaged area through the donation of Christmas toys and other items for residents of the storm

The best Christmas gifts
Seven.com.au - With just over three weeks until Santa pops down the chimney Today Tonight thought we would help you find the best presents to give this Christmas.

Christmas - - Someone has to keep Santa safe


Someone has to keep Santa safe
Norman Transcript - By Eric CarpenterThe Orange County RegisterYORBA LINDA, Calif. -- Ethan Matsuda, 7, is worried about the future of Santa Claus.His eyes light up, his voice rises with urgency as he describes what he says is the 'dilemma.

Santa arrives by plane for First Friday
Harbour City Star - a special flight from the North Pole courtesy of Baxter Air.'Santa Claus is coming to see what all the girls and boys of

Keep those letters to Santa coming
Mountain Press - Letters to Santa Claus have been coming in to The Mountain Press each day, but more are needed and wanted. School groups, day care centers and others are encouraged to have children write letters to Santa.

Was that Elvis? Las Vegas Marathon to roll
MSNBC - at a run-through wedding chapel, dozens of showgirls, Santa Claus and 16 venues with live entertainment to help keep

Stox rally 'round Santa
New York Daily News - Historically investors have banked on a Santa Claus rally - December has been the best month for the S&P down,' boding well for a Santa Claus rally. St. Nick has already

FREE PRESS BOOK CLUB FOR KIDS: Holiday books -- what else? -- are packed with warmth
The Detroit Free Press - our attention to the man in the red suit, 'Dear Santa Claus' by Alan Durant (Candlewick, $14.99) is a fun, interactive