Some of what I will be thankful for tomorrow

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THE GOOD OLD DAYS that so many people fondly remember mostly exist in their own highly selective memories. I do not normally dwell in the days of yore. However, I do remember the “Good Old Days,” when commercial Christmas and religious Christmas—Advent—began at about the same time. 

Now, though, the former begins around Labor Day—if not before—effectively severing any connection it once had with the latter. With each passing year, the Christmas selling season seems to begin earlier, and threatens to engulf both of the holidays in its path.

Cartoon by Steve Sack

Making Spirits Bright

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You will need an extra page on your December calendars to properly record the many noteworthy events that will usher in this Christmas season. With fear and some trepidation, we
Lighting of The Citadelle's Waterfield Walk
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