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Tag Archives: christmas

‘Christmas with a First Responder’ program creates merry memories

The Municipal Posted on December 12, 2022 by Julie YoungDecember 12, 2022
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When the Pikeville, Ky., police department began its Shop with a Cop program 16 years ago, the goal was to provide a little Christmas cheer for a handful of kids in need.           “When we started, we held a car … Continue reading →

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Towns get creative to give Christmas trees second life

The Municipal Posted on December 30, 2020 by Maggie KenworthyDecember 30, 2020
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According to the National Christmas Tree Association, there are 20 million real Christmas trees sold in the United States each year. Each of these trees is decorated for a few weeks, only to be disposed of when their needles start … Continue reading →

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A ‘Dickens of a Christmas’

The Municipal Posted on December 1, 2015 by The MunicipalDecember 1, 2015
Approximately 200 reenactors garb themselves in 19th century regalia, including some who dress as Charles Dickens’ iconic characters. (Photo provided)

During the second weekend of December every year — this year Dec. 12–13 — 50,000 holiday revelers descend on Franklin, Tenn., to have themselves, quite literally, one “Dickens of a Christmas.” For 31 years, the city of nearly 69,000 residents … Continue reading →

Posted in Fabulous Festivals | Tagged Charles Dickens, christmas, Franklin Tennessee | Leave a reply

New view for an Iowa town

The Municipal Posted on December 12, 2014 by Phoebe MuthartJune 1, 2015
The population of Madrid has seen a slight upturn in recent years. (Photo provided)

Madrid, Iowa, is located just to the west of a direct line connecting Ames and Des Moines. The population is about 2,360, according to the 2009 U.S. Census estimate: large enough to support many local conveniences, such as gas stations, … Continue reading →

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Merry municipal names

The Municipal Posted on December 6, 2013 by Jodi MarlinDecember 10, 2013
Much of the mail directed to Noel, Mo., seeks a holiday cancellation stamp. Since 1932 the town has obliged. An average of 50 local volunteers spend 30 days before Christmas handling the onslaught. (Photo by Jodi Magallanes)

Living in a town named for the jolliest time of the year sometimes imparts a measure of magical persuasion, as U.S. Postmaster Don Spiares discovered when he moved to Noel, Mo. “I was a little Scrooge-ish when I first came … Continue reading →

Posted in Tourism | Tagged christmas, claus, holiday, noel, people, town | Leave a reply

Which way to Santa Claus?

The Municipal Posted on November 21, 2013 by Jodi MarlinNovember 20, 2013
Building on the town’s inherent tourism potential, Santa Claus Mayor Al Lewis recently spearheaded the construction of a new community center and a museum, pictured. (Photos provided)

This month, more than a few parents will tell their children that one of the holiday’s most famous personalities is at the North Pole making toys and checking a list to see who was naughty and who was nice. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Tourism | Tagged christmas, claus, fort, lewis, local, people, santa, town | Leave a reply

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