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Cities shed artful light on the canvas of night (The Christian Science Monitor)
As lighting moves beyond its utilitarian role, urban planners are embracing it as a way to showcase a city's character.
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Mark it on your calendar (The Beacon News)
Despite the tanking economy, community events and festivals still managed to draw flocks of visitors in 2008, perhaps because of the adage, "It's free to look." For minimum cost, families can still make a day of it at a carnival, cruise night or chili cook-off. So pull out the new calendar you got for Christmas -- here's a handy guide to help you plan your year.
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20 questions on Hanukkah (The Wichita Eagle)
1. What is Hanukkah? Hanukkah is the festival of rededication in the Jewish faith. It's also known as the Festival of Lights. 2. What does the word "Hanukkah" mean? "Hanukkah" means dedication in Hebrew. 3. When is Hanukkah celebrated?
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My childhood ended when my mum was diagnosed with MS at 38 (Daily Record)
NICOLA KING is the star of a new telly advert that is set to give hope to the army of young carers across the UK.
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Good Sunday for December 28 (The San Francisco Examiner)
Rabbi Yosef Langer, with retiring San Francisco Police Chief Heather Fong and Supervisor Aaron Peskin, lit the 22-foot-high mahogany menorah at the 34th Annual "Eight Days of Light" Bill Graham Menorah Lighting on Sunday.
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Playbook: 26 days (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Merry Christmas and SIREN: Bush revokes pardon after newspapers report RNC donation.
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Cherry Hill Christmas house serves as fund-raiser (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
Hundreds come for miles to view the Tinneny's Christmas wonderland. But this holiday display differs from most. It's helped the family collect $10,000 for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
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Santa Claus: This year, his message is one of hope and love (The Star Press)
He has been called Kris Kringle, Father Christmas and St. Nicholas, as well as Santa Claus.
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Pop Culture Hanukkah (Time Magazine)
The holiday that long stood in Christmas' shadow has a growing pop-cultural profile of its own
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Texas has tradition of big, bright, joyful holiday celebrations (El Campo Leader-News)
This holiday season, Texans are observing cherished traditions and creating new memories. Friends and neighbors are gathering for parties, families are preparing to host relatives or travel to see distant loved ones, and children are brimming with anticipation of presents to come.
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