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Santa kidnapping children and murderous mice were par for the course in the Victorian-era Christmas card tradition. 
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Standstill traffic, jam-packed store lines, and last-minute shopping frenzies have many locals in more of a seasonal panic than cheer. But it turns out that San Antonio is actually
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Go San Antonio! . .
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Maybe the pickle ornament tradition began in Germany or maybe it was just marketing.
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a pickle is healthy.... a pickle on a Christmas tree - yes, I remember that.... .
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Want a real Christmas tree this season? Expect fewer options and higher prices.
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if you are into fresh Christmas trees..... heads up! As I read thru the article, I was surprised at what they say about the branches that are hydrates vs not - always something to learn! . .
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Each city in the country has its own traditions and celebrations for the holidays, but for some, it’s a yearlong wait for their shining moment on the calendar.
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HOLY SMOKES - SAN ANTONIO IS #1
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The various feathered gifts from the popular Christmas song deserve a closer look (and listen).
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just who are those birds they sing about?
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Some Santas were naughty, some Santas were nice.
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Santa used to be a heavyset old man with a beard... I guess he has been modernized.... too bad
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Christmas festivities in two small Texas towns, Fredericksburg in the Hill Country and Grapevine in North Texas, made the list of best small southern towns for Christmas magic.
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Christmas magic in Texas... . .
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Celebrate Christmas Around the World
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Merry Christmas Everyone . .
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Christmas isn't all jingle bells and jolly old St. Nick. Here are six of the scarier Christmas legends lurking about, and they don't come from the North Pole.
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YIKES! "‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house. Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; "... . .
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comparable to catnip - for lions! hmmm - interesting way to recycle Christmas trees .
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eep an eye on Santa....For 60 years, NORAD and its predecessor, the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) have tracked Santa’s flight. Follow Santa as he makes his magical journey!
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keep an eye on Santa....
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50 years of Promoting Strong Conservative Values
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this weekend folks....
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over the years Christmas cards have changed - thankfully...
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