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The Lost Christmas Eve – Narrated Version – Trans-Siberian Orchestra – YouTube
Editor’s Note: Just a little story, and music. Great to enjoy at the holidays!!
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Dear Life Kit: I have the same holiday drama with my family every year – NPR
The holidays bring all kinds of family drama: the sibling who won’t compromise, the grandparents who won’t travel and different expectations of everything from etiquette to hygiene. Expert negotiator Bob Bordone and therapist Sahaj Kaur Kohli answer questions from Dear Life Kit listeners about how to handle holiday stress at family gatherings.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign…
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The Christmas tree is a tradition older than Christmas – The Conversation
Academic rigor, journalistic flair Author Troy Bickham Professor of History, Texas A&M University – Disclosure statement – Troy Bickham does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. Partners – Texas A&M…
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2025 Holiday Gift Guide for Librarians and Book Lovers – American Libraries Magazine
2025 Holiday Gift Guide for Librarians and Book Lovers By Alison Marcotte | November 16, 2025 Looking for clever and thoughtful gift ideas for the book lover in your life? Bookmark this article: American Libraries has gathered an eclectic list of literary-themed gifts—covering all price points and ranging from apparel to tech to kitchen accessories.…
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The reality of slavery: Rebutting Trump’s claims – The Hill
Opinion>Civil Rights The views expressed by contributors are their own and not the view of The Hill. No, our museums cannot just ‘move on’ from slavery — Christmas shows us why by Robert E. May, opinion contributor – 09/03/25 2:00 PM ET I was not surprised by President Trump’s Truth Social post…
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A Dixie Christmas: Holiday Stories from the South’s Best Writers
An Algonquin tradition continues with this third stellar collection of holiday stories by some of the South’s most distinguished writers. This year’s volume, with a preface by the acclaimed Fred Chappell, includes stories of families, couples, children, and those on their own, illustrating the many ways that Christmas can manifest from the teacher who shows…
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The Most Beautiful Christmas Trees Around the World | The Discoverer
From towering Christmas trees floating in a lagoon to dazzling displays of electricity, these are the most beautiful Christmas trees around the world. Source: The Most Beautiful Christmas Trees Around the World | The Discoverer
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The White House on Christmas Eve
Via Source: jaybyrdfilms 26.9K subscribers 923 views Premiered 15 hours ago The White House on Christmas Eve Enjoy! Merry Christmas to all!!
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How “It’s a Wonderful Life” Almost Never Happened | Library of Congress Blog | Library of Congress
By Neely Tucker, December 21, 2022 Elizabeth Brown is a reference librarian in the Researcher and Reference Services Division. This article appears in the Library of Congress Magzine, Nov.-Dec. 2 Perhaps the most beloved Christmas film of all time got its start during a morning shave. Philip Van Doren Stern, while getting ready for work…
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Geeky Hallmark: Our 30 Fave Sci-Fi Christmas Ornaments
From Star Wars and Spider-Man, to Aliens and Mario, we’re having a pop culture Christmas. By Germain Lussier, Published December 6, 2022 When we bought a second tree, it was officially a problem. I’ve loved sci-fi and pop culture my entire life. So, when I was young, my mom started taking me to Hallmark each…
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The Best Christmas Movies in 2022 and Where to Watch Them – TV Guide
Where to stream 8-Bit Christmas, A Christmas Carol, and more By Allison Picurro, Nov. 24, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. PT Remember the rule about no Christmas music until after Thanksgiving? Yeah, that rule is a thing of the past. “Jingle Bell Rock” is all over your local Starbucks, so you may as well watch a…
