Tuesday, December 25, 2012
From lighting your mouth on fire to taking on the Puritans' Christmas ban, learn some holly jolly Christmas facts.
Whether your love of Christmas is rooted in religion or you’re more of the “be good for goodness sake” variety, the trappings of a modern Christmas are common to all who celebrate the season: the trees, the candy canes, the bird poop-inspired traditions. Just trust us. Here are five things you need to know about Christmas. 1. Americans buy 25-30 million Christmas trees annually, according to the National Christmas Tree Association (yes, such a group exists.) And at any one time, 350 million Christmas trees are growing on tree farms in the United States — that’s almost 42 million more trees than people in the country. 2. What’s your favorite Christmas tradition? A Yule log? Cookie baking? Bor-ing. Snapdragon is where it’s at. Snapdragon …
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Need some ideas for the person that has everything? Tickets to a local event make a fun and thoughtful gift.
Do you still have last minute holiday shopping to do? Tickets to a local sporting event, theatre, concert, or museum make a great gift. Consider some of the options below for those on your gift list. US Open in Merion The US Open Championship returns to Merion Golf Club for the first time since 1981. Only 25,000 spectator tickets are available. Philadelphia Phillies Six game packs, spring training three packs, season tickets, and ballpark tours are some of the options available. Eagles There is a wait list for 2013 season tickets. Stadium tours are available. Philadelphia 76ers Sixers holiday packs include two tickets to three games, an autographed player photo, and a $50 gift certificate to Golden Nugget Jewelers. Philadelphia Soul …
Rudolph, Frosty, Santa and Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley will headline the annual event, which is open to the public.
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Saturday, December 22, 2012
Bucks County government will hold its 47th annual holiday program for all employees, their families and the community. The program will take place Monday, Dec. 24, at the courthouse in Doylestown, 55 E. Court St., in the third-floor rotunda. It starts at 9:30 a.m. Entertainment will include magician Steve Black and a performance bya choir of county employees. Lieutenant Governor Jim Cawley, a Bucks County native and former Republican Bucks County Commissioner, will read a holiday story to children. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman will make special appearnces, and Santa Claus will come “down” the chimney. Each child will have the opportunity to visit with Santa and receive a free photo and gift. The program is …
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Used responsibly, credit cards can offer extra benefits and protections for your holiday gift purchases.
American consumers use credit cards more during the month of December than in any other calendar month. The Federal Reserve reported that last December shoppers spent over $851 billion on their credit cards. Credit cards have a bad reputation, because people tend to spend more than they can afford, and get into financial trouble when the interest starts to rack up. But when used wisely, credit cards can actually provide consumers with added protections against fraud and theft, and they can extend warranties on purchases. When you're shopping online, your purchases are protected against damaged or missing items. Some credit cards offer price protection, where the card issuer will refund the difference if you find a lower price on a purchase…
Friday, November 30, 2012
From the Newtown holiday parade to the annual festival in Peddler's Village to the Christmas in Doylestown house tour, this time of year is packed with festive events.
Nov. 30 Holiday Magic - Stroll the streets of downtown Doylestown Borough, listening to carolers. Keep your eyes open for Frosty and Rudolph as the boutiques and shops stay open late to help you pick out that perfect gift. Free parking and shuttle service from the Bucks County Parking Garage. Hours: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. State & Main streets, Doylestown. Tree Lighting and Santa's Arrival in Newtown - Holiday festivities kick off with a tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. Join the crowd at the Newtown firehouse to watch the lights go on. After the tree is lit, the Santa House will open. Children can meet Santa and have their picture taken. There is no charge to meet Santa but donations are accepted. Dec. 1 Santa's Arrival and Country Christmas …
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Craft kits sold at Jo-Ann Craft stores are being recalled.
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Thursday, November 29, 2012
Jo-Anne Fabric and Craft stores are recalling the foam Pumpkin Turkey Craft kit manufactured by Ningbo Golden Time Gifts and Crafts for magnet ingestion hazard. According to the recall from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, "the magnets holding the pumpkin shell pieces together can become loose, posing a hazard to young children. If swallowed, these magnets can link together inside a child's intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. Internal injury from magnets can pose serious lifelong health effects." No injuries have been reported. The products were sold nationwide at Jo-Ann Craft Stores between August 2012 and October 2012. Consumers should immediately stop using the …
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Though the Internet is a great place for sales on Cyber Monday, the FBI warns there are also a lot of scams.
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Sunday, November 25, 2012
At this time of year, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reminds consumers to be wary of Internet fraud during the holiday shopping season. Here are a few of the scams to look out for: In addition to more information on specific Internet scams, IC3’s latest warning also includes tips to help you avoid being a victim of cyber scams (#1 tip: if it looks too good to be true, it probably is).
Friday, December 23, 2011
Finally, the Internet reaches its potential - follow Santa's journey online in real-time.
For 364 days out of the year, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) spends its time tracking airplanes, missiles, space ships—anything flying near the United States and Canada. But on Christmas Eve, a team of volunteers spends the night tracking a very special pilot: Santa Claus. "We are the only organization that has the technology, the qualifications and the people to do it," NORAD said on its website. "NORAD tracks Santa, but only Santa knows his route, which means we cannot predict where and when he will arrive at your house." Santa usually starts at the International Date Line in the Pacific Ocean and travels west, NORAD noticed, meaning he moves from the South Pacific to New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Africa and …
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Which stores are open when and what are some of the best deals? Look no further.
It's that time of year again. Time to wake up at the crack of dawn, or skip sleeping altogether to score the best shopping deals. Those die-hard Black Friday shoppers who really try to get the most for their dollar might want to use the following guide for store hours, deals and links to some sales sheets. If you'd rather take a more relaxing route to holiday shopping, most of the retailers below are also offering online deals on Black Friday. Then, of course, there is always Cyber Monday—the biggest online shopping day of the year, which takes place Nov. 28. (Check back this weekend for our Cyber Monday tips.) Target: Opens at midnight. Electronic deals: Children's toys: Adults: Target will also offer deals on bedding, clothing and other …
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