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Holiday Spirit  

Holidays, and how they are celebrated, help define the spiritual essence of all communities.

Clark Griswold, the iconic well-meaning father of this age, shares his Christmas Vacation with us, and it is one that many of us will never forget.
Clark Griswold, the iconic well-meaning father of this age, shares his Christmas Vacation with us, and it is one that many of us will never forget.
 
Alison Krause is one of the most talented performers of our time. It's time for Allison, and a host of assorted talented musicians, such as Yo-Yo Ma to take their turn in our Yuletide section.
Alison Krause is one of the most talented performers of our time. It's time for Allison, and a host of assorted talented musicians, such as Yo-Yo Ma to take their turn in our Yuletide section.
 
In the Christmas Spirit: Judy Garland and Mel Torme
 
The extra-vocal group, Walk Off the Earth, has done their first Christmas carol, "Little Drummer Boy", and it is wonderfully entertaining, as all of their videos are.
The extra-vocal group, Walk Off the Earth, has done their first Christmas carol, "Little Drummer Boy", and it is wonderfully entertaining, as all of their videos are.
 
I have always thought Ray Charles was one of those generational performers, who was put on this earth to entertain and entertain quite well was our fortunate outcome.
I have always thought Ray Charles was one of those generational performers, who was put on this earth to entertain and entertain quite well was our fortunate outcome.
 
The Turnage Theater celebrated Christmas early: "The Cowboy Way."
The Turnage Theater celebrated Christmas early: "The Cowboy Way."
 
I never really knew of Kathy Mattea until this last Saturday night, December 21, 2011, when I saw her perform on PBS's "Song of the Mountains."
I never really knew of Kathy Mattea until this last Saturday night, December 21, 2011, when I saw her perform on PBS's "Song of the Mountains."
 
It may have been a long time ago and probably today seems corny, but how many of you remember trying to sneak down to get a peek at Santa Claus.
It may have been a long time ago and probably today seems corny, but how many of you remember trying to sneak down to get a peek at Santa Claus.
 
I almost hate to offer this edition of Christmas songs, but humor is always a great picker-upper this time of year.
I almost hate to offer this edition of Christmas songs, but humor is always a great picker-upper this time of year.
 
This clip is from 1986, Al Albert's Showcase based in Philadelphia. It was a talent show for local kids.
This clip is from 1986, Al Albert's Showcase based in Philadelphia. It was a talent show for local kids.
 
It's must be Christmas fore the rich aroma of cut Fir fills the air, with ornaments, from the Deatherage household, hanging from its short, but subtle branches The first wave of these ornaments are up, and we await the arrival of my youngest daughter from college to put up the balance.
It's must be Christmas fore the rich aroma of cut Fir fills the air, with ornaments, from the Deatherage household, hanging from its short, but subtle branches The first wave of these ornaments are up, and we await the arrival of my youngest daughter from college to put up the balance.
 
As I pondered what to write about for Christmas, I mentally thumbed through previous columns on Christmas music, Christmas cats, and Christmas trips.
As I pondered what to write about for Christmas, I mentally thumbed through previous columns on Christmas music, Christmas cats, and Christmas trips.
 
Our wish is that faith and family are strengthened this holiday season and that each of us sees one another not as enemies but as friends, even when the situation would make it very hard to do so.
Our wish is that faith and family are strengthened this holiday season and that each of us sees one another not as enemies but as friends, even when the situation would make it very hard to do so.
 
I will bet you can't watch this without singing along in you head.
I will bet you can't watch this without singing along in you head.
 
And welcome everyone. Merry Christmas. Special time of the year.
 
Memorial Day will be a time of reflection for many who lost loved ones. I served a short time on active duty with the Army and then a six year commitment with National Guard.
Memorial Day will be a time of reflection for many who lost loved ones. I served a short time on active duty with the Army and then a six year commitment with National Guard.
 
What do you know, I just found a fine little performance by The Barefoot Movement of "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas", Bluegrass style.
What do you know, I just found a fine little performance by The Barefoot Movement of "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas", Bluegrass style.
 
The Washington Christmas parade as viewed, and recorded, from the intersection of Main Street, Stewart Parkway and Gladden Street in front of Bill's Hot Dogs.
The Washington Christmas parade as viewed, and recorded, from the intersection of Main Street, Stewart Parkway and Gladden Street in front of Bill's Hot Dogs.
 
I have an "Our Long National Nightmare is Over" narrative within me that may end up as a series of posts, but I will wait until Donald J. Trump is sworn in. In the meanwhile, in this Christmas season, I post this fantastically funny seasonal video sent to me by my BCN friend, Alex J. Ortolano.
I have an "Our Long National Nightmare is Over" narrative within me that may end up as a series of posts, but I will wait until Donald J. Trump is sworn in. In the meanwhile, in this Christmas season, I post this fantastically funny seasonal video sent to me by my BCN friend, Alex J. Ortolano.
 
Mike hated Christmas. Not the true meaning of the season but the frantic rushing around spending money just to be able to say you got the person a gift he or she wouldn't use and would most likely end up at the thrift store. Mike's wife wanted him to enjoy the season, but to no avail
Mike hated Christmas. Not the true meaning of the season but the frantic rushing around spending money just to be able to say you got the person a gift he or she wouldn't use and would most likely end up at the thrift store. Mike's wife wanted him to enjoy the season, but to no avail
 
Uptown Greenville is twinkling with holiday spirit and is hoping to create a brighter, more festive season in the Uptown District, with their annual holiday storefront decorating contest
Uptown Greenville is twinkling with holiday spirit and is hoping to create a brighter, more festive season in the Uptown District, with their annual holiday storefront decorating contest
 
Show your love for our city, jingle, and mingle at the annual tree lighting! Enjoy these holiday celebrations
Show your love for our city, jingle, and mingle at the annual tree lighting! Enjoy these holiday celebrations
 
The ENC Tea Party wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and many blessings for a healthy and prosperous New Year.
The ENC Tea Party wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and many blessings for a healthy and prosperous New Year.
 
It is too much trouble to leave the beach and go to a boring ceremony or small parade with old men giving speeches and wearing the VFW insignia. Those ceremonies signify the real meaning of this Holiday.
It is too much trouble to leave the beach and go to a boring ceremony or small parade with old men giving speeches and wearing the VFW insignia. Those ceremonies signify the real meaning of this Holiday.
 
The spirit of Christmas was in the air as Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory celebrated our state's military families earlier today at the Executive Mansion.
The spirit of Christmas was in the air as Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory celebrated our state's military families earlier today at the Executive Mansion.
 
Governor Pat McCrory will light the North Carolina Christmas tree tomorrow night on the South Lawn of the State Capitol. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. with performances by the Middlesex Church of God Trio and the Raleigh Concert Band. After the tree is lit around 6:30 p.m., the Capitol will...
Governor Pat McCrory will light the North Carolina Christmas tree tomorrow night on the South Lawn of the State Capitol. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. with performances by the Middlesex Church of God Trio and the Raleigh Concert Band. After the tree is lit around 6:30 p.m., the Capitol will...
 
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory will adorn the Executive Mansion in Christmas lights now until the 12th day of Christmas, beginning at 4:30 p.m. each evening.
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory will adorn the Executive Mansion in Christmas lights now until the 12th day of Christmas, beginning at 4:30 p.m. each evening.
 
You are right about Christmas sales --- it is so totally laughable that now Black Friday is outdone by the 2 weeks prior BS!!
You are right about Christmas sales --- it is so totally laughable that now Black Friday is outdone by the 2 weeks prior BS!!
 
It's that time of year when secularists and atheists join forces to eradicate all signs of Christmas from the Christmas season. Thus Christmas trees become "holiday" trees and timid Christians swallow the attacks on their faith and their intelligence.
It's that time of year when secularists and atheists join forces to eradicate all signs of Christmas from the Christmas season. Thus Christmas trees become "holiday" trees and timid Christians swallow the attacks on their faith and their intelligence.
 
No she is not my mother, but she is the mother of my four children, and takes fine care of me, so a huge thank-you to the mother that keeps the Deatherage's held fast.
No she is not my mother, but she is the mother of my four children, and takes fine care of me, so a huge thank-you to the mother that keeps the Deatherage's held fast.
 
I like Christmas ornaments, most people do this time of year. In this post I am publishing a few ornaments that I like. I will publish more later, maybe a few exterior decorations if I can get any unique shots.
I like Christmas ornaments, most people do this time of year. In this post I am publishing a few ornaments that I like. I will publish more later, maybe a few exterior decorations if I can get any unique shots.
 
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