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• All decked out for the holidays

  December 3, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page S13 Virginia Danke has many years of practice decorating her home for the holidays. She’s lived in her South Hill bungalow her entire life – 84 years. “I’ve never wanted to …

• Many people are turning to edible gifts this year

  December 2, 2009 in Food on Page C1 On a recent Saturday morning, every inch of countertop in Linda Meyer’s spacious kitchen was covered – with flour canisters, sticks of butter, molasses jars, baking sheets and the hands …

• Yule specials aim to please

  December 1, 2009 in Features on Page C7 The creative forces behind “Yes, Virginia” know they face daunting odds. At this time every year, TV programmers serve up shiny, new holiday-themed fare, only to have viewers discard most … 1

• A toast to two Inland NW holiday traditions

  November 26, 2009 in Features on Page C1 A toast to two holiday traditions I Thanksgiving means it’s time for the Inland Northwest’s two back-to-back Christmas tree-themed fundraisers: the Festival of Trees in Coeur d’Alene, and Christmas Tree …

• Free downtown Spokane carriage rides start Friday

  November 25, 2009 in City Free holiday horse and carriage rides for downtown shoppers begin Friday and continue through Christmas Eve.

• Why do we dream of a White Christmas?

  November 25, 2009 in City Bing Crosby didn’t have to dream of a white Christmas — he could bank on it. The crooner was from Spokane, a city that is among the most likely to … 1

• City sets up for Friday night lights

  November 25, 2009 in City on Page A1 Some 30,000 people are expected to attend Friday when Coeur d’Alene launches the holiday season in style. The 18th annual Lighting Ceremony Parade begins at 5 p.m., followed by caroling … 2

• CdA prepares for lighting ceremony, festivities

  November 24, 2009 in Idaho Coeur d’Alene’s 18th Annual Lighting Ceremony Parade begins at 5 p.m. Friday, followed by caroling and the simultaneous lighting of candles held by thousands of people in the crowd. The …

• Winter too much for adopted Christmas horse

  January 8, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page S4 Dusty the “Christmas horse” adopted by the Wasson family of Post Falls and featured in the Dec. 25 Voices publications did not survive the unusually snowy winter. Owner Mozelle Callihan …

• Christmas tree disposal options

  January 2, 2009 in City Now that Christmas is over, it’s time to dispose of the tree. There are several ways to do so.

• ‘Mom, you can’t cancel the Christmas Eve service’

  December 26, 2008 in City on Page B1 By Wednesday morning, the Rev. Andrea CastroLang considered canceling the Christmas Eve service at Westminster Congregational Church. The soloist already had bowed out. TV news was full of footage of …

• Christmas more joyous, and a holiday again in Iraq

  December 26, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A8 BAGHDAD – Three years ago, a note appeared at Lita Kaseer’s door. It contained a bullet and a one-word message: “Leave.” Kaseer did flee, along with hundreds of other Christian …

• Obama pays dinnertime visit to base

  December 26, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A6 KAILUA, Hawaii – President-elect Barack Obama visited military families while they ate Christmas Day dinner, thanking them for their service and posing for pictures. Obama on Thursday visited Marine Corps …

• Ornaments spark memories of holiday traditions

  December 25, 2008 in Features on Page D1 In the mid-1960s, when Lila and George Girvin’s four boys were young, Lila’s mother sent her an elaborate “God’s eye” ornament she’d made. God’s eyes – made of yarn woven …

• Christmas in Bethlehem peaceful, merry

  December 25, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A3 BETHLEHEM, West Bank – Christians celebrated Bethlehem’s merriest Christmas in eight years Wednesday, with hotels booked solid, Manger Square bustling with families and Israeli and Palestinian forces cooperating to make …

• Horse helps teach giving spirit

  December 25, 2008 in Voices on Page PF1 The holidays evoke generosity in many folks. Each year, organizations like the Christmas Bureau, Toys for Tots and the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign help make the season enjoyable for …

• Volunteer ardent about Christmas

  December 25, 2008 in Voices on Page PF5 It all began as a clerical volunteer job back in 1991, when Patricia Kimmons, 83, decided to volunteer for the Children’s Administration a couple of hours a week. She helped …

• Yakama Nation gives holiday cash to tribal members

  December 25, 2008 in City on Page B2 TOPPENISH, Wash. – The Yakama Nation has given each of its roughly 10,000 tribal members $2,000 to help cover costs at Christmas, a one-time payment from casino profits that equates …

• Church members dress as Jesus for Christmas

  December 25, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A2 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Dressed in flowing robes and thorny crowns, about 400 churchgoers promised their pastor they’d dress like Jesus as a hard-to-miss reminder of the holiday’s religious roots. …

• Our View: Sentiment behind ‘merry Christmas’ is universal

  December 25, 2008 in Opinion on Page B5 To be honest, it’s a stretch to think these words will be widely read. Not on Christmas, the day that alters behavior and dominates attention in America like nothing else. …

• Anniversary likely lifesaver for Saddle Up owner

  December 25, 2008 in Voices on Page PF2 Christmas is a time of good cheer, a time of renewal, a time when families get together for worship or tradition or both. Bad news isn’t particularly appropriate for the …

• Spirit of season shines bright

  December 25, 2008 in Features on Page D2 Dear Readers: Merry Christmas. How glorious this world would be if we could live each and every day according to Edgar Guest’s sentiments in the following piece: “At Christmas”

• For kids, it’s easy to believe

  December 25, 2008 in Voices on Page PF1 The snow that buried us last week ruined Christmas plans for many families and made life difficult for nearly everyone. But for most kids under 12, the fact they found …

• Pope’s plea: Help children in distress

  December 25, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A3 VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Christmas Midnight Mass early today by sending out an appeal for children who are abused, forced to live on the street or serve …

• Has the weather changed your holiday plans?

  December 24, 2008 in City Did you cancel a family gathering or party because of the weather? Postpone one? Are your children or grandkids stranded out of town by icy runways or frightening roads? We’d … 1

• Peppermint Crush a festive winter drink

  December 24, 2008 in Food on Page D3 The winter cocktail menu at the newly refurbished Pyramid Restaurant & Bar in the Fairmont Dallas includes this Christmassy cocktail that’s made even more festive with a frosting of crushed …

• ’Tis the season for another test of Christmas knowledge

  December 24, 2008 in City on Page A8 We’ve survived the 2008 election, the War on Christmas and the War on the War on Christmas, which can only mean one thing: It must be time for the Spin …

• Taking toy tradition for a holiday spin

  December 22, 2008 in City on Page A1 DEER PARK – When 84-year-old Robert Forman spins a small, dented brass top on Christmas Eve, it will move for a matter of seconds. But for Forman, his children, grandchildren …

• Churches plan special holiday services

  December 20, 2008 in Voices on Page V9 There’s a white Christmas to look forward to this year and Valley churches plan to greet the holiday with special worship services and other events. •A children’s Christmas pageant will …

• Community helpers

  December 18, 2008 in Voices on Page V6 Volunteers from two local Washington Air National Guard Combat Communications Squadrons got up early Monday to haul away presents donated to the Tree of Sharing from River Park Square, Northtown …

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