On Saturday Nov 27, 1954, Ray Deem of Eaton鈥檚, W.Va., had to cancel his plans to go squirrel hunting because his wife Ruth went into early labor for their fifth child. The baby wasn鈥檛 due until Jan. 8, but to everyone鈥檚 surprise two beautiful little twin girls blessed their family that ...
There is no shortage of options to find every item on your holiday shopping list. Shopping malls, online retailers and mom and pop stores along Main Street can be great spots to grab holiday deals, but shoppers also can find great gifts at holiday fairs and bazaars. Bazaars are found all over ...
Christmas is fast approaching and many still need gift ideas for their friends and family. There are gifts in Marietta that uniquely reflect the city that will bring a smile to the face of those who receive the gifts. Marietta is known for its rivers and more specifically its ...
The festive and fun nature of the holiday season can make it easy to forget the benefits of being frugal. Many people go overboard on holiday spending, making this time of year costly for consumers. Sales between the beginning of November 2023 and Christmas Eve 2023 climbed 3.1 percent ...
Boxing Day is celebrated between Christmas and New Year鈥檚 Day. It is an official public holiday when banks, offices and schools Saturday or Sunday, the holiday is observed on the following Monday. Some believe the name is derived from the tradition of opening alms boxes that were placed in ...
Millions of people open their homes to relatives and friends each holiday season. Taking on the task of holiday host can be a labor of love, as it involves not only a commitment of time, but also a financial investment. Lending Tree reported that 60 percent of Americans considering hosting ...
