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Now That Christmas Is Over, Reuse…and Recycle!

Angela Thomas — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 18:30:05 +0000

Shreveport Green's Donna Curtis shares suggestions on what to do with the Christmas wrappings and live trees.

Skateboarding Santa Dog Is Here to Save Christmas

Emerald Catron — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 18:15:24 +0000

Does it seem like no matter how much cognac you put in your eggnog, you just can't seem to get into the Christmas spirit? Maybe you should try watching this video. It's significantly more cute, with and causes zero

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See the Cast of 'Santa Claus: the Movie' Then and Now

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:45:47 +0000

'Santa Claus: the Movie' is a sprawling retelling of the legend of Santa Claus, with a subplot that involved a renegade elf named Patch who hooks up with a unscrupulous toy manufacturer before re-discovering the meaning of Christmas.

Despite its big budget and the star power of Dudley Moore, who passed away in 2002, the 1985 film was a box office flop. Nevertheless, it makes its way around at Christmas time. See what the cast of 'Santa Claus: The Movie' is up to these days.

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30 Christmas GIFs to Post on Facebook

Emerald Catron — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:30:06 +0000

Here. Have these Christmas gifs. Consider it a gift. Or forget we made that terrible joke. Your choice. Happy Holidays!

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10 Unusual Historical Events That Happened During Christmas

Carl Pettit — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:08:18 +0000

Everyone knows Christmas Day is all about tearing open presents, spending time with loved ones, gorging on lots of good food and celebrating the holiday spirit in general. Even though most of us have got the holiday thing down by now, some folks out there might not be aware of some of the unusual and history-making events marking Christmas Day and Christmas Eve in the past.

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Massive Christmas Light Display Impresses Internet, Annoys Neighbors

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:59:37 +0000

Last year the 56,000 light Christmas display which adorned Jan Stewart's Fountain Valley, California home went viral, with a YouTube video of the lights in action garnering close to 500,000 views.

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Sing the 12 Memes of Christmas this Holiday Season

Emerald Catron — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:59:54 +0000

You guys, it's 'The Twelve Days of Christmas,' but with memes instead of old-timey Christmas stuff!

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A List of Shreveport and Bossier Churches Holding Christmas Masses

Amanda Currier — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:20:43 +0000

The holiday spirit is fully upon us in Shreveport and Bossier City. Thankfully, there are plenty of churches in the area where you can celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.

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Operation Santa Claus Toy Deliveries Begin

John Lee — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 03:30:18 +0000

Over a thousand needy children in Shreveport and Bossier Parish will have a much brighter Christmas this year -- thanks to your generosity.

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Bossier Sheriff's Deputies Deliver Food Boxes

John Lee — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 04:42:55 +0000

Bossier Parish sheriff's deputies and members of the Bossier Sheriff's Posse hit the streets this morning to deliver Christmas food boxes to nearly 500 elderly, disabled, and needy Bossier Parish residents.

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'The Voice' Moving Tribute to Victims in Connecticut

Robert and Erin — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:25:53 +0000

On 'The Voice' last night the show opened with a moving tribute to the victims of the Sandy Hook massacre. This video of "Hallelujah" is so moving I don't know how all the contestants and judges could got through this without crying. Amazing!

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Watch Last Night's Touching 'SNL' Opener

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 16:15:20 +0000

As a way to address this past Friday's unfortunate tragedy in Newtown, CT, 'Saturday Night Live' opened their most recent episode -- hosted by alum Martin Short -- with a heartfelt performance of the Christmas classic, 'Silent Night.'

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Yarn Bombing Spreads Christmas Cheer in Natchitoches

Angela Thomas — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:55:12 +0000

Intro to Fibers students yarn-bomb Natchitoches park to spread Christmas cheer and bring attention to knitting and crochet.

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How to Keep Up With the Joneses at Christmas

Erin McCarty — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:52:21 +0000

Some people really go all out for Christmas. In Maricopa, Arizona a creative homeowner came up with a novel idea to avoid putting forth the same herculean holiday effort as their neighbors.

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Gift Givers, Make Sure Your LSU Merchandise Is Officially Licensed

Angela Thomas — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:08:34 +0000

If you're looking to buy some LSU gear for that special someone for Christmas, officials at the Baton Rouge university remind you to make sure your products are authentic.

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"Miracle Babies" Reunite With Sutton Children's Medical Center NICU Workers Who Saved Them

Angela Thomas — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:40:32 +0000

Kids who have spent time in Sutton's NICU gather for a Christmastime reunion with the doctors and other staffers who helped save their lives.

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Red Kettles Meet Blue Uniforms

John Lee — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:48:17 +0000

Shreveport firefighters will be out tomorrow (Thurs) raising money. But they won't be shaking their boots for MD -- they'll be ringing bells and staffing the big red kettles for the Salvation Army.

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Are You Donating a New Toy to Operation Santa Claus this Year?

Danny Fox — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 06:01:25 +0000

You can help by providing new unwrapped toys or monetary donations. You may drop off your unwrapped toys at Townsquare Media on Westport Ave. in Shreveport, all Citizens National Bank locations and at any of the following live remote broadcast locations. Make monetary donations here on the Operation Santa Claus website.

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Christmas Crooks Are on the Loose This Holiday Season — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:46:49 +0000

Employee theft and shoplifting will cost retailers nearly $9 billion this holiday season, and unfortunately it's the upstanding consumer who pays for that loss in the end.

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Hallelujah! Pope Benedict Joins Twitter

Donald Deane — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:30:28 +0000

Pope Benedict XVI may be the leader of the worldwide Catholic Church with a tradition dating back more than 2,000 years, but that doesn't mean he's not up on the latest technology. In fact, the Vatican recently revealed the pope's Twitter handle and said that he'll start tweeting to followers on Dec. 12.

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