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See Ya Again Next Year! Be Good!

Steve Fullerton — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 17:13:06 +0000

OK. The present-giving section of this holiday is generally over. Santa has probably completed his yearly zip around world - I'll check NORAD again. And we hope you're enjoying yourselves.

Gift-wise, I ran across a list of odd "Book of the Month" type clubs you can sign someone up for

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Hallelujah from Alaska

Steve Fullerton — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 13:22:39 +0000

This was first released to the Internet in 2010. I discovered it a year ago and it made me smile as I watched the whole town take part in the video. We invite you to watch...and smile. Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from KLYQ!

Steve Fullerton — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 08:51:22 +0000

The day is upon us - Christmas! We only wish for the best to you this day and into the future. If you're alone, go out and find someone to wish a "Merry Christmas." Or use the phone, or your e-mail or Skype

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One of Our Favorite Christmas Displays in Hamilton

Steve Fullerton — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 23:08:28 +0000

Names and panels have been added all year. But the addition of Christmas trees is a wonderful touch to the new Veterans Memorial on the north end of Hamilton, by the Bitterroot River Inn.

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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Keeping track of Santa – Game On!

Steve Fullerton — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:28:04 +0000

It all started as a misprinted telephone number back in the 50s and the Air Defense Command started getting calls asking about Santa.

It has blossomed into a great website that is fun for the whole family

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NORAD To Track Santa Over Montana [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:52:01 +0000

You'd better not pout, you'd better not cry, better watch out, I'm tellin' you why, Santa Claus will be flying over Montana Christmas Eve, according to NORAD.

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'Zat You, Santa Claus?

Steve Fullerton — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 13:40:42 +0000

That jolly ol' elf made a last minute visit to downtown Hamilton Saturday afternoon. This little girl was next in line to whisper her wish list to Santa. Santa was busy during his brief stay. The reindeer were double-parked on top of the Downing Building

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The Community Christmas Tree shines on

Steve Fullerton — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 22:20:53 +0000

The annual Community Christmas Tree lighting last month was one of the best we've had in Hamilton.

The tree and its packages and friendly prancing deer have been keeping the nighttime bright since then

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Would You Eat A Deep-Fried Full Christmas Dinner?

Joe Student — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 22:00:25 +0000

Imagine everything you normally eat for Christmas dinner — turkey, sausages, potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, pudding (!)…everything. Now imagine all of it coated in batter and deep-fried until crispy on the outside

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Memorial In the Daly Mansion at Christmastime

Steve Fullerton — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 09:00:20 +0000

The Daly Mansion was full of people for the annual Community Christmas Party last weekend. Now, the place is quiet, and the friendly spirits who live there are celebrating in their own way.

But wait, there's one more event planned in the home this year

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Last Minute Fudge

Joy Larson — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 17:50:22 +0000

Fudge is one of those Christmas time goodies that I could live without. However, I know a lot of people who love fudge, and not just for Christmas. This actually works out pretty well for me. I am always struggling during the holidays to try not to over eat, especially when it comes to those Christmas time classic goodies

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10 Unusual Historical Events That Happened During Christmas

Carl Pettit — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 08:08:18 +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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Holiday Lights at Grantsdale

Steve Fullerton — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 23:21:11 +0000

The lights are bright throughout the Bitterroot Valley.

A display that has endured through the years is along the Skalkaho Highway, on your way east into the canyon. As Grantsdale's largest display, it is always nice to it shine each year

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A Christmas Tree in Hamilton

Steve Fullerton — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:04:32 +0000

Here in Montana, we've got lots and lots of evergreen trees to light up for the holidays.

But we don't neglect the deciduous trees, that shed their leaves in the fall. Here's one from the north end of Hamilton, all dressed up for the season

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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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Grill Your Cider This Year – Apple Cider Chicken Wings

Nikki — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 05:29:07 +0000

My sister-in-law has an amazing apple cider recipe and I was going to blog about that today, and I probably still will sometime in the following weeks, so stay tuned. However, I know a lot of you readers are ballsy cooks with wild taste buds, and you are looking for something to REALLY wow your holiday guests this year. This re

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Thin Mint Rice Krispy Treats

Nikki — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 03:43:12 +0000

I jumped out of bed with excitement this morning, because last night I had convinced myself that I would enjoy Girl Scout Thin Mint cookies for breakfast today. I love the taste of mint during the holidays, so much so that I even add Andes Mint creamer to my morning cup of joe

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10 Unique Missoula Christmas Gifts

Joy Larson — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 02:16:30 +0000

If you’re looking for a gift this year for the true Missoulian, or if you’re just looking to ship a little Missoula to someone for Christmas, then look no further. We have put together a list of gifts that are unique to Missoula and Western Montana

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