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Things To Do This Weekend In East Texas–Dec 10
We found some fun things going on this winter weekend for you and the family. Check it out!
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Forget the Holiday Parties, Employees Just Want the Bonuses — Survey of the Day
While holiday parties are thought to bring on the holiday cheer in employees, a new survey indicates they’d be a lot happier skipping the revelries and pocketing the cash equivalent instead.
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Michigan Secret Santa Pays Kmart Layaway Tabs for Lucky Strangers [VIDEO]
Proving that sometimes it really is better to give than receive, three lucky Michigan Kmart shoppers have had their layaway tabs picked up by a mysterious Secret Santa. Ho ho…oh yeah!
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Michael Buble Holds Down No. 1 on Billboard Album Chart for Second Week
When it comes to popular music, Michael Buble is Mr. Christmas for 2011. The crooner claims the No. 1 spot on the Billboard album chart for the second consecutive week with 293,000 copies sold of his ‘Christmas’ album, which shows no signs of slowing down.
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‘My Ugly Christmas Sweater’ Turns Bad Gifts Into High Fashion [VIDEO]
Most of us wouldn’t be caught dead in a garish Christmas sweater. But one woman in Vermont specializes in making ugly Christmas pullovers. As far as she’s concerned, the uglier the better.
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10 Creepy Santas From ‘Sketchy Santas’ [VIDEOS, PHOTOS]
While the real Santa is a jolly old elf, some of his impostors who begin to pop up all around the non-frozen parts of the planet come Christmas time are a tad rough around the edges.
In fact, some of these mall jockeys and liquored-up revelers are downright sketchy. We’ve compiled a list of ten of these questionable Santas featured on the excellent Sketchy Santas blog so that folks with common decency and small children will know who to avoid this holiday season. Grab some expired egg nog and check them out below.
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Henderson County Courthouse Asked To Remove Nativity Scene [VIDEO]
December 8, 2011 It is a surprise to many in Henderson County that the nativity scene that sits on the courthouse lawn has caught the attention of a group from another state and that group has requested the county remove the nativity scene from in front of the courthouse.
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Christmas Gifts Stolen From Longview Charity [VIDEO]
December 8, 2011 Christmas is about caring for others, taking care of those in need and bringing smiles to children's faces. As of right now that's going to be a challenge to make one those things happen because a storage unit that housed all kinds of toys for East Texas foster children was broken into and the thieves made off with a variety of toys and electronics.
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British Navy Lipsync Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ [VIDEO]
I’m always praying for our military troops who are protecting us and fighting for our freedoms. This time of year, we should all thank them for the sacrifices they make everyday. It’s always a joy when those who unselfishly serve this country, can be home with their families. After more than 214 days at sea, the crew of the HMS Ocean is headed back home just in time for Christmas! Boy are they in the Christmas spirit! Enjoy this creative and heart-warming video.
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Watch Avril Lavigne Make Christmas Cookies
Avril Lavigne is getting into the holiday spirit in a new video, which shows the pop star making Christmas cookies and discussing her career.
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Does ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ Promote Bullying? [VIDEO]
A Long Island University doctoral professor claims that Rankin/Bass’ Christmas special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” inspires children to bully their peers. And here we thought it just raised awareness for misfit toys.
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8 Videos of Cute Animals Opening Presents
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Santa's reindeers work their antlers off every Christmas, but the rest of God's creatures have got it so much easier. Whether they're household pets, zoo animals or endangered species just chilling in a preserve, the following eight animal videos illustrate just how much humans consider their furry and/or feathered friends a part of their families. Sure, you may