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It is Christmas time in the iconic town of Mistletoe as the residents prepare to celebrate their 150th anniversary and attempt to make a one-thousand-three-hundred-and-eight pound and eight-ounces gingerbread man to break the Guinness World Record. I bet you will never guess where the body drop takes place.
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It is Christmas time on Sea Isle, one of the Scottish Islands, and Doctor Emilia McRoy is off for the entire month. Em hasn’t had Christmas off in years much less an entire month. What is she going to do to keep busy? Thank goodness Mara, best friend and manager of the Pig & Whistle, has plenty for Em to do in the way of festivities. Jasper, friend and owner of a local bakery, says that December is an entire month of cultural events, and after all, Scots love a party.
Get ready to unwrap a new holiday tradition that promises a mix of festive cheer, community connection, and delectable treats! The Foundry Cooperative is hosting its much-anticipated Christmas Cookie Exchange, and it’s the perfect excuse to don your holiday sweater, fire up the oven, and share the season’s sweetest delights with fellow cookie enthusiasts.
The path to career growth in education can be both exciting and challenging. Educators often feel a strong desire to make a greater impact, whether it’s in the classroom, through leadership roles, or by influencing policy. However, navigating this path requires strategic planning and continuous effort.
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The sun truly came out at the Fresno Memorial Auditorium with Children’s Musical Theaterworks’ (CMT) delightful production of Annie Jr., running from December 6–15, 2024. Based on the beloved comic strip Little Orphan Annie, this pint-sized adaptation of the Broadway classic is perfect for audiences young and old. Clocking in at a brisk and efficient runtime of just over an hour, the production is a masterclass in how to condense a timeless tale while keeping all its heart, humor, and hope intact.
I could picture her so clearly—wavy gray hair worn long, a softly gathered skirt, face and hands tanned by being outside, and a calm expression that revealed a glint of steel in her nature. And so Lucinda Nanz, an important character in my mystery novel The Secrets of Still Waters Chasm came to be: gardener, herbalist, green witch. With every layer that revealed itself, I needed to dig deeper into Lucinda and the garden that defined her.
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"Fashion is the armor to survive the reality of everyday life," said Bill Cunningham, a famous fashion photographer.
But today, fashion often has a bad reputation. Social media is saturated with influencers promoting unattainable lifestyles, and fast fashion bombards us with "buy or die" messaging.
The day after Thanksgiving heralds the start of the Christmas season for Lighthouse Cove, California, and the entire town kicks into high gear with an abundance of holiday festivals and business events. The historic Cliffs Hotel has built its reputation on over-the-top celebrations, and this year the Garrison family is hosting an old-fashioned carnival with its own antique carousel.
