THE MORAL OF THE STORY: There is a balm in talking out problemsDaily Pilot, CA - Jan 26, 2007Have you put all of your Christmas decorations away? Just when I think that I've carried the last box up to the attic, I find a stray little ornament, …

Full StoryNBC 25, MD - 13 hours agoMERCERSBURG, PA – While most of us are finally putting away our Christmas decorations, we found one man who keeps his decorations up all year round. …

Town Needs More Christmas DecorationsNelson Leader, UK - Jan 26, 2007Mohammed Iqbal told the committee: "The Christmas decorations this year in Nelson were very poor compared with, for example, Colne. …Attack Man Given Order Nelson Leaderall 5 news articles

While the decorations may have come down, the 2006 Christmas season is lingering just a bit in the Newburyport area. The winners of the Newburyport Garden Club’s first “Holiday Decorating Contest” will have to wait until the end of 2007 to enjoy some of the spotlight.

IT seems that Christmas has already started – but few shoppers are smiling about it. Decorations have already been put up in the Queensgate shopping centre and stores such as John Lewis and Marks & Spencer stocked up on their festive ranges earlier this month.

Its silvery shimmer is reminiscent of Grandma’s candlesticks and Christmas decorations. Its style statement also is very right-now. Mercury glass returns to store shelves most often in the fall-darkened days of a waning year, just in time to add sparkle to home decor.

CHRISTMAS could come exceedingly early for one city charity or community group as a supermarket gets rid of its garlands.

NELSON needs more Christmas decorations next year, Pendle Council’s Nelson Committee has agreed. (26/01/2007 08:34:32)

At North House, learning is a craftMinneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN - 11 hours agoThe focus at North House Folk School is on the crafts and arts of northern people, whether they're Ojibwe or Norwegian. Classes last from several hours to …

Travel BriefsLaconia Citizen, NH - 10 hours ago17-18, an arts, crafts and food expo called "A Total Gullah Experience" will take place at Shelter Cove Community Park, with storytelling, African dance, …

Playing up peaceOrlando Sentinel, FL - 3 hours agoOn Wednesday, about 90 students gathered at Hebrew Day School for a morning of activities — an obstacle course, crafts and a lesson in Judaism. …

GALVESTON.COM: Family Day: Types of RigsGalveston.com & Company (press release), TX - 3 hours agoThe information is presented at student's level using a variety of activities such as word games, coloring, and crafts. We encourage parents to bring their …

Southport Memorial LibraryBoothbay Register, ME - Jan 26, 2007The aides also to add Christmas and crafts to the August book, bake and yard sale. The handiwork group is determined to keep making the crafts that didn't …

Just a weekend project, Neil Fiore thought at first. But the table ended up being in Fiore’s garage for 18 months before he finally finished sanding enough to repaint it.

Deadly gang activity appears to be on the rise in parts of Santa Ana. Experts say disenfranchised kids search for answers amid the violence.

Staff Sgt. Michael Burbank wanted to be a chef before he became a soldier.

While the decorations may have come down, the 2006 Christmas season is lingering just a bit in the Newburyport area. The winners of the Newburyport Garden Club’s first “Holiday Decorating Contest” will have to wait until the end of 2007 to enjoy some of the spotlight.

The focus at North House Folk School is on the crafts and arts of northern people, whether they’re Ojibwe or Norwegian. Classes last from several hours to several weeks, depending on the size and complexity of the project. People need shelter, clothing, tools, transportation and food to survive. Accordingly, there are classes that fit each of those categories. A well-rounded North House graduate …

That's entertainment: Windber theater releases 2007 season lineupThe Tribune-Democrat, PA - 12 hours ago“Christmas from Dublin” starring The Irish Tenors will be performed Nov. 24. It will mark the group’s third appearance at the theater. …

Teen dons Santa suit, and role suits himSeattle Times, WA - Jan 27, 2007The 16-year-old Bothell resident agreed to join a couple of buddies at Bothell High School to celebrate Christmas early. The three friends were going to …