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Name a Star After Your Sweetie or a Loved One

Lisa Lindsey — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:05:19 +0000

Yesterday, I was asking for the best Valentine’s Day gifts and there was one that a FaceBook friend mentioned that has really stayed with me. Sheila wrote that her husband had a star named after her! How romantic! There are quite a few different companies that that offer this service with different price ranges and [...]

Did You Know There is a Traditional Day to Take Down Christmas Decorations? [POLL]

Lisa Lindsey — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:44:34 +0000

Christmas is over and decorations start coming down, or should they? Actually, January 5th is when Christmas decorations should come down. It’s a tradition lost here in America. Did you know that The 12 Days of Christmas actually start on Christmas Day? Here in the states because of commercialism we think The 12 Days of [...]

Santa Uses Sign Language To Communicate to Deaf Child [VIDEO]

Lisa Lindsey — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:43:39 +0000

This is the sweetest story! Three year-old Camron is deaf. His family, like so many, brought him to a store to see Santa. Santa surprised everyone by using sign language to communicate to the little boy! How wonderful! Check out the whole story below!

Christmas is Over, Let The Returns Begin! [POLL]

Lisa Lindsey — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:07:18 +0000

With Christmas over, the next few days might be really busy at stores. Yes, ‘Tis the season for returns and exchanges! I know I have things to exchange. Actually, it’s things I bought for my husband. Wrong sizes! Grrr. Maybe it’s that tacky Christmas sweater someone got you or you received something in the wrong [...]

A White Christmas in the Ark-La-Tex

Jeff Easterling — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:27:00 +0000

For all of those that have been dreaming of a white Christmas, dreams do come true. With snow falling across the Ark-La-Tex region on Christmas day. As pretty as the snow is, it has made driving quite treacherous. The bridges are getting icy, and with temps in the 20′s tonight, all of the slush will [...]

Jason Aldean Reveals What He's Looking Forward to Most This Christmas

Cory Stromblad — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 23:00:53 +0000

As 2012 draws to an end, a very busy Jason Aldean has finally found time to reflect on a turbulent year. Despite his personal setbacks, the country superstar hopes to end his year on a personal high note -- spending the holidays with people who matter most to him.

My Cats Are Ready For Christmas!

Lisa Lindsey — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:25:10 +0000

So, my husband John and I had fun yesterday dressing up our cats and taking their picture. My cats were good sports about it, but as you can see they really didn’t embrace the experience! Gretchen in the Santa hat looks like she’s saying “Great, here we go again. Alright, you done yet?” and Albert [...]

Mistletoe Fishing Prank [VIDEO]

Lisa Lindsey — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 13:33:26 +0000

Here’s another fun Mistletoe prank! This guy is out on the streets with a fishing pole that has mistletoe on the hook. Watch as he walks beside people as he hangs the mistletoe over them and asks for a kiss! Too funny!

Find Out Where Santa is!

Lisa Lindsey — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:54:06 +0000

Santa is on the loose, and does that man travel or what! I love tracking Santa across the world. And you can too! The link below will show you where Santa has been, where he is now and where his next stop will be! It also shows you how many presents he’s delivered. The site [...]

What if the Story of Christmas Played Out on Facebook? [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 07:49:33 +0000

With more and more people sharing good tidings of joy with Facebook, we thought you would enjoy the story of Christmas… Facebook style. Enjoy this “Social Network Christmas”, and Merry Christmas to you and all of yours!

Science Offers Explanation for Rudolph's Red Nose

Donald Deane — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 16:34:16 +0000

Have you ever wondered how Rudolph got his red nose? Well, Dutch scientists have finally explained the mystery. Turns out, the reindeer's shiny nose is the direct result of "hyperemia of the nasal mucosa." Way to take all the magic out of Christmas, science.

Blake Shelton Designs Special Christmas Gift for Miranda Lambert

Megan Pacella — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 13:00:01 +0000

Blake Shelton isn't the kind of guy who goes to the mall to buy his wife a few sweaters for Christmas. Instead, the popular country crooner tuned in to his creative energies to design a piece of jewelry that will appeal to Miranda Lambert's animal-loving side.

Jennifer Nettles and John Legend Duet 'O Holy Night' on 'CMA Country Christmas'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:07:48 +0000

Wow. Just when you think it's impossible to bring any kind of new life to an age-old Christmas classic, Jennifer Nettles and John Legend go and prove you wrong. The pair teamed up for an absolutely stellar version of 'O Holy Night' on Thursday night's 'CMA Country Christmas' special, proving that a great song and strong singers still win out over all the marketing in the world.

Is Your Christmas Shopping Done Yet? [POLL]

Lisa Lindsey — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:40:10 +0000

Yikes! Where’s the big “Panic” button? Christmas is almost here! Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? I’ve still have people to shop for! Seems I’m running around Texarkana and getting nothing done! Can you say panic mode? I have most of my shopping done, but a few people on my list are difficult to [...]

Keith Urban Turns in Unique Version of 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' on 'CMA Country Christmas'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 04:14:38 +0000

Before Keith Urban took the stage to perform a unique version of ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’ on ABC’s Dec. 20 broadcast of ‘CMA Country Christmas,’ he spoke a little bit about what Christmas is like in the female-dominated Urban-Kidman household. “The girls are anxious to get to the tree and presents, and the [...]

10 Easy and Creative Last Minute Christmas Tree Decorations

Carl Pettit — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:22:22 +0000

Christmas is almost upon us, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t have some fun with your holiday decorations. Maybe you’re the kind of person who waits until the last minute to set up your tree, or perhaps you’ve noticed some bare spots on the limbs just crying out for a few more ornaments. Or maybe you need a last minute activity to keep the kids busy while they wait for the impending arrival of Santa Claus. Nothing is more maddening for a child than the last few days leading up to Christmas, before all of their holiday loot arrives.

Meet Mary Christmas, the Woman With Year-Round Yuletide Spirit

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 19:27:04 +0000

For most of the year, Mary Christmas’ name causes snickers. Then, when the calender turns into December, it can just be confusing. But Mary, who lives in Hull, England, doesn’t mind. She’s completely embraced her name, which of course doubles as a holiday greeting. In fact, it’s her name by choice. She decided to take [...]

The Mistletoe Kissing Prank [VIDEO]

Lisa Lindsey — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:25:33 +0000

Kissing under the mistletoe, it’s a Christmas tradition! But, do people really take part in the tradition? A couple of college students put people to the test. In this video, a guy and a girl both act as surveyors asking people questions about Christmas. One of the questions is “Do you do the mistletoe tradition?” Then [...]

Florida 'Grinch' Issues Speeding Tickets

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:57:47 +0000

When he’s not hating on Christmas, apparently The Grinch plays traffic cop. That’s what’s been happening in the Florida Keys, where Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Bureau Chief Lou Caputo has been dressing up as the Dr. Seuss character as he operates a speed trap. It’s a Christmas-time tradition that Caputo started in 2000 after watching the Jim Carrey film [...]

Most Common Arguments When Traveling With Family This Christmas [POLL]

Lisa Lindsey — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:53:14 +0000

Ah, the Christmas road trip! Over the hills and through the woods to grandmother’s house we go! Pack your bags and don’t forget the presents! Many of us will be traveling for the holidays, and the arguing in the car begins! A survey in Britain showed that 2 out of 5 Brits admit, yes there [...]