Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Dec. 26 is National Candy Cane Day.
It is National Candy Cane Day, which seems fitting given that you likely have a surplus lying around at this point in the holiday season. We visited the National Confectioners Association website to gather the questions and answers for a quiz dedicated to the striped peppermint candy synonymous with the season. The quiz is available as a PDF so it's easy to print off and share with friends or family gathered at your house for the holidays. Or just test your knowledge below: Candy Cane Quiz 1. Legend places the origin of the candy cane in the: A. 1900s B. 1800s C. 1700s D. 1600s 2. According to legend, candy canes began as a means of: A. Rewarding shepherds for successfully guarding a flock. B. Bartering for the Christmas ham. C. Keeping …
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
The Swinging Seniors injected a heavy dose of Christmas Spirit with their Holiday Concert last week at the Senior Center.
The Swinging Seniors injected a heavy dose of Christmas Spirit with their Holiday Concert last week at the Senior Center. The show featured many familiar standbyes, including "Frosty The Snowman", "Jingle Bells" and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." The concert was directed by Swinging Seniors Manager Virginia Desmond, who was filling in for Director Marylin Moores. Editor Bill Gilman was onhand and captured these photos and video clips.
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Many parents find themselves trying to "keep up with the Joneses"
Yesterday, when speaking to a friend, an interesting subject came up. She had been reading updates on Facebook and one of her friends had posed a question that she found a little odd. It seems that this mom was looking to find out how many gifts other families were leaving under the Christmas Tree for their children. Upon reading further she found that a number of people had chimed in and basically given counts on what their kids would be getting for the holiday. I have to admit that, like her, I found the whole post just a bit disconcerting. Yes, we all like to spoil our children on Christmas. We want to see their faces light up when the open gifts and, often, are just as excited as they are. What I don’t understand, however, is taking …
Monday, December 24, 2012
By decking their homes in lights and decorations, the residents of Rockvale Road provide a Christmas gift each year to the residents of Tewksbury.
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(Editor's note: This video was first published on Dec. 23, 2011.) Sure, there is THAT house. But Christmas on Rockvale Road is an event that goes well beyond just one residence. Nearly all of the homeowners on Rockvale (located off Shawsheen Street) participate by trimmed their homes and yards in tens of thousands of lihts and dozens of decorations and props, turning Rockvale Road into a Christmas Village. Editor Bill Gilman stopped by this week and offers this video tour.
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A list store hours for some Tewksbury retail locations and restaurants for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Need a quick holiday cookie recipe? Make one of these for your parties this season.
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Saturday, December 22, 2012
One of the most important holiday questions to ask yourself is "What kind of cookies will you be baking for your get-togethers this season?" From sweet to savory, holiday cookies come in all shapes and sizes. And what’s better than to top off a tray of cookies than a glass of homemade eggnog? LOCALIZE: Are there any bakeries in town that specialize in holiday cookies? Does your town especially love a certain type of cookie? What are your favorite holiday recipes? You can also check out myrecipes.com to learn how to host a successful cookie swap and view more holiday cookie recipes. Eggnog In a saucepan over low heat combine milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, cinnamon stick and clove. Bring to a slow boil (this will take between 5-7 mins). …
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Senior Center director warns against tax assistance scams targeting elderly.
A note of thanks is extended to all those people who helped with the festivities over the last two weeks. It was a very busy time and your assistance was very much appreciated. On Friday, December 21st, our very own “Swinging Seniors Chorus” will conduct a Christmas Concert at the Senior Center. The concert will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 PM and refreshments will be served after the concert. Why not come on down for some holiday cheer and join us as we sing along with the chorus and usher in the holiday weekend. Hope to see you there. Dr. Smith will conduct a Podiatry Clinic at the Senior Center on Saturday, December 22nd. This clinic is limited to 35 Tewksbury Senior Citizens. Registrations are now being taken. The fee is $15 per person …
More than 40 police departments left the Burlington Mall this morning to deliver cards to 6-year-old Nathan Norman in Rustburg, Virginia.
The only thing on Dawn Norman's wish list this holiday season is that her 6-year old son Nathan lives to see another Christmas—and that his wish of receiving cards, letters and patches from as many police officers, fire fighters and EMTs is fulfilled. Why? Because police officers, fire fighters and EMTs happen to be Nathan's heroes. As reported on New Milford Patch three years ago, Nathan, who lives with his family in Rustburg, Virginia, was diagnosed with brain cancer. "I remember the doctor saying that there was an abnormality," Dawn Norman remembers. "The doctor kept telling me over and over that there was an abnormality and then it hit me. He was telling me that my son had cancer." Like most little boys, Nathan loves to watch cops, …
Friday, December 14, 2012
Annual event gives visitors a chance to step back in time to the birth of Jesus of Nazareth.
(Editor's note: The following information was submitted by the Assembly of God Church.) The Lowell Assembly of God will be hosting its Annual Drive-Thru Living Nativity again this year, on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 14 & 15, from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Approximately 50 of our church folks will be manning one of six stations, consisting of We would like to take you back in time that night so long ago, to relive what it must have been like to see this take place. You don’t even have to leave your car to see everything. You can park your car and walk through again and also see the area of animals, or even take your picture in the Manger with Baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Everyone will be in costume to portray their part in this Living Nativity. You can…
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Thursday, December 6, 2012
All are invited to come and enjoy a wide range of selections of the season, both religious and secular.
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Thursday, December 6, 2012
Tewksbury's Interfaith Choir will present its annual Christmas Concert On Sunday Evening, December 16, 2012 at 7:00 PM in St. William's Church on Route 38 in Tewksbury. All are invited to come and enjoy a wide range of selections of the season, both religious and secular. The choir has again invited Sam Chen, a lyric tenor to join them in this performance and will once again present O Holy Night with Sam and the choir. The program is free for the whole family, although a good will offering benefiting The Tewksbury Food Pantry will take place. Refreshments will be served following the concert. Come and bring a friend or the family and energize your Christmas spirit!
emilystrange
10:03 am on Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Oh My Goodness! They are so sweet. Thank you for sharing this video. Loved it! more ›