The Citizens' SayAuburn Citizen, NY - Feb 22, 2007Instead of sitting in front of the computer and arguing you could be out taking yer Christmas decorations down.=)". *lighten up, again wrote on February 21, …

I live out of state now. I grew up in Marion and have seen things from the brick streets through the U.S. Open. Marion has the pride of the people and the will to protect its history.

Lenten season: No toys, carols or push to buy There are about four weeks of the run-up to Christmas, and that’s called Advent. There are about seven weeks of the run-up to Easter, and that’s called Lent. We’re in Lent right now. It started Wednesday – also known as Ash Wednesday, when many folks get their foreheads smudged with black stuff to remind them that they’re mortals, and sinful …

The saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” has proven true for one Nashville man. | | From Christmas decorations to a Pat Boone 8-track cassette, Music City Thrift in Madison re-sells other peoples trash. | | Others then scour the second hand items in hopes of finding a treasure. | | About a year ago, Michael Sparks found a treasure. He said, “From the very…

Well into the first week of Lent, it continues to look a lot like Christmas everywhere you go, from the quartet of carolers and evergreen swags decorating the Edgewater Recreation Center to the icicle lights defining countless neighborhood rooflines.

BETHLEHEM TWP., Pa. | The local home of holiday cheer, two whopping, red barns on Easton Avenue, are about to host a last hurrah.

Harris' longtime lingerie ladySan Bernardino Sun, CA - Feb 24, 2007She loved decorating the family home, doing crafts and sewing clothes for her children, including a poodle skirt she made for her daughter in the 1950s. …

Thanks for Annapolis Gardens/Bowman Court partyAnnapolis Capital, MD - 11 hours agoMiss McKenny did arts and crafts. Gifts were presented to every child and bags of canned food to the parents attending the party along with residents. …

Church CampsCharlotte Observer, NC - 17 hours agoStudents also attend one daily art activity: choir chimes, liturgical dance, arts and crafts, or drama. Cost: $50. Call Janice Barnett or Andrea Schultz, …

AC Moore Takes Stock of Its FutureMotley Fool - Feb 23, 2007Arts and crafts, sticks and stones. Both can hurt you if you're investing in AC Moore (Nasdaq: ACMR). The hobbyist retailer continues to see weak numbers as …A Little Less for AC Moore: Fool by Numbers Motley Foolall 2 news articles

Express d'Outremont/Mont-RoyalNew Horizons Has First Woman PresidentExpress d’Outremont/Mont-Royal, Canada - 11 hours agoThe only negative aspect was the low turnout to the Arts & Crafts Fair last month due to the frozen rain that weekend. It was also the year that another …

MARION – Carol Williams likes to surround herself with people. She said her careers in a card shop, assistant manager at the bookstore on The Ohio State University at Marion campus and as a barber, constantly surrounded her with people.

SANTA CLAUS, Ind. –Santa is a Hoosier. He must be based on the same legal theory that proved Kris Kringle was Santa in the classic film, “Miracle on 34th Street.”

SAN BERNARDINO – The downtown Harris’ department store was renowned for its magnificent Christmas and Easter promotional displays. Also well known in the bustling store at Third and E streets was a pleasant lady who sold lingerie there for 25 years – Kathryn Eby.

Out-of-control inventory problems hold back the arts-and-crafts retailer

RILEY TWP.: The Riley Township Board is offering a $500 reward for anyone who gives information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone responsible for cutting down a township Christmas tree.

Brownsville HeraldBlock Party: Thousands line Elizabeth Street for Charro DaysBrownsville Herald, TX - Feb 22, 2007The Tapias nor-mally pull out chairs and watch the children’s parade go by in colorful yellow, red and green costumes. “I relive my childhood,” Tapia said, …

Survey: People are losing touch with traditionChina Daily, China - Feb 22, 2007Half of those polled said foreign festivals such as Christmas and Valentine's Day were becoming more important than some Chinese traditional festivals. …

PW-Philadelphia WeeklyJesus Still Causing Controversy 2000 Years OnPW-Philadelphia Weekly, PA - Feb 23, 2007School districts have a right to ban students from wearing "offensive" costumes. I'm not sure how many people find Jesus' message of tolerance and peace …

Missing appointmentsTimes of Malta, Malta - Feb 24, 2007I shudder to think what they were thinking about it all – the milling about, the same-oh-same O costumes, the weird titles of the floats, the look of utter …