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Showing posts with label Annual Christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Annual Christmas. Show all posts

Saturday, December 05, 2015

Opening ceremonies at the St John 62nd #Christmas Bazaar 8am-4pm 43 Monroe Ave Westminster remarks by Kevin Dayhoff



Opening ceremonies at the St John 62nd #Christmas Bazaar 8am-4pm 43 Monroe Ave Westminster remarks by Kevin Dayhoff

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Sunday, December 21, 2014

The Gospel According to Luke, Chapter 2

The Gospel According to Luke, Chapter 2
1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
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Friday, December 12, 2014

Letters to Santa: Why charity groups fought to have kid’s letters end up in the dead letter office.

Letters to Santa: Why charity groups fought to have kid’s letters end up in the dead letter office.: "A century ago, charities fought to have children’s wish lists sent to the dead letter office. They lost.  By Alex Palmer" 

http://www.slate.com/articles/life/holidays/2014/12/letters_to_santa_why_charity_groups_fought_to_have_kid_s_letters_end_up.html

What could be more innocent than a letter to Santa? A child jotting down her heart’s desires in pencil or crayon and dropping it in the mailbox, naively hoping the wish will be granted by Christmas morning: It’s a tradition that goes back at least to the mid-1800s, and it is a reminder of the holiday’s more idyllic past.

These days, such letters are viewed as an opportunity to help the less fortunate. In many cities across the U.S., the Postal Service makes available Santa letters to groups or individuals who want to fulfill the wishes enclosed within. It’s a small gesture, multiplied hundreds of thousands of times a year, that brings joy to both the giver and the recipient. What harm could come from that?
Oh, just teaching kids to beg, cheat, and lie—at least, that was the conventional wisdom of charity groups in the early 1900s. As such, the Post Office Department, now known as the U.S. Postal Service, found itself in the middle of a wild confrontation between a press and public that never failed to find delight in a note opening with “Dear Santy,” and groups that claimed Santa letters were the product of con artists in training.
“The Post Office Department does not believe in Santa Claus,” lamented the New York Times in a 1906 article about the government policy that undeliverable mail—including letters addressed to a certain chubby, sleigh-riding fellow—be sent to the dead letter office and destroyed. ...  http://www.slate.com/articles/life/holidays/2014/12/letters_to_santa_why_charity_groups_fought_to_have_kid_s_letters_end_up.html
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Monday, December 30, 2013

Carroll's Christmas celebrations tempered by news of war, Great Depression

Carroll's Christmas celebrations tempered by news of war, Great Depression

#CarrollCounty #Christmas celebrations tempered by news of war, Great Depression
@SunWestminster Columnist @kevindayhoff Many years ago, most of the newspaper accounts about Christmas in Carroll County were not published until after Christmas. Most of the advertisements for Christmas did not appear until well after the first day of December. Christmas was celebrated for a short period of time then folks quickly went back to the business of the day.



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Saturday, December 07, 2013

Westminster Patch: History indicates that this time of the year has always been busy by Kevin Dayhoff

History indicates that this time of the year has always been busy.

By Kevin Dayhoff, Saturday, December 7, 2013


Let’s briefly revisit Thanksgiving before it fades into a distant memory. The rise of ‘Black Friday’ and the over-commercialization of Christmas in recent years has hastened the gradual disappearance of Thanksgiving.

Many folks can still fondly recall a time not too many years ago when Thanksgiving was still a holiday all to its own and not ‘the day before Black Friday.’

I recently introduced the Thanksgiving holiday, “… as the first day of the winter solstice holiday season. Others know it as the ‘Harvest Festival Bowl,’ and celebrate by gathering together and arguing over football.”

On November 26, 2011, the Scripps Howard News Service said it best when it editorialized, “Thanksgiving (is still) around, but not so you'd notice it. Pilgrims and Indians are being replaced by door busters and rolling sales. The traditional Thanksgiving dinner is less a family feast than an opportunity for carbo loading for the rigors of the morrow's shopping marathon.

“The weekend after Thanksgiving has always been the traditional start of the holiday shopping season, but the Christmas ads began right after Halloween with darn little mention of Thanksgiving.

“America's hypercompetitive retailers began hyping their Black Friday sales, and America's hypercompetitive shoppers responded. Stores began opening earlier; for a few brief years, 4 a.m. Friday was the tacitly agreed-upon opening time. But then some stores moved it back to midnight, others followed and now some are opening at 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Eve...”

Thanksgiving has always been a special holiday in Carroll County. Of course, most Carroll countians are a fan of any holiday in which food is involved, especially turkey… Read more: http://westminster.patch.com/groups/kevin-e-dayhoffs-blog/p/history-indicates-that-this-time-of-the-year-has-always-been-busy

Tuesday, March 06, 2012

"Christmas for Kids" Golf Tournament August 8, 2012 - MD Troopers Assoc Lodge 20 Troopers of Carroll



Christmas for Kids" Golf Tournament August 8, 2012 - MD Troopers Assoc http://www.mdtroopers.org/Lodge 20 Troopers of Carroll

March 5, 2012

Troopers of Carroll County Caring for Kids will be holding their annual "Christmas for Kids" Golf Tournament on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at the Links at Gettysburg.

Shotgun start at 8:00 AM. $75 includes Continental breakfast before round, Golf, Cart, Range Balls, adult beverages, soda, water on course, and awards luncheon afterwards.

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Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Christopher Elliott: TSA Watch special report: The TSA is like getting a Christmas card from Al-Qaeda, confiscated snowglobes and other epic sagas from the world of traveling in America

Christopher Elliott: TSA Watch special report: The TSA is like getting a Christmas card from Al-Qaeda, confiscated snowglobes and other epic sagas of security-theater from the world of traveling in America


Whatever the reason, we now have the latest TSA scandalRebecca Hains, a Peabody, Mass., college professor, says a single cupcake was confiscated by TSA agents in Las Vegas last week...

Snowglobes are not, however. Why? I haven’t heard a reasonable explanation yet. But here’s what happened when agents told blogger and Houston Chronicle features editor Kyrie O’Connor she couldn’t take hers on the plane earlier this month: http://blog.chron.com/memo/2011/12/america-declines-and-takes-me-with-it-part-the-567th/

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm

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12/27/2011 | Advocating for you since 1996

Picture of airport control tower. Are they controlling you?

What's the "point"?

This is the time of year for the legendary "mileage runs" -- the fabled flights to nowhere that elite-level frequent fliers take in order to retain their status. But in my latest National Geographic Traveler column, I wonder if the game is worth playing at all.

I devote an entire chapter in my book, Scammed: How to Save Your Money and Find Better Service in a World of Schemes, Swindles, and Shady Deals, to loyalty programs. If you want to read more about the hazards of point collecting, you absolutely have to pick up your very own copy.

By the way, Scammed arrives in stores today! Be sure to ask for it at your favorite bookstore. (And please consider supporting your local bookstore, which is a vital part of every enlightened community.)

I want to give a big shout-out to my friends at Luggage Pros, which offers all the name-brand luggage you need for your next trip, plus an exclusive 115 percent low price guarantee and free returns on all products. Luggage Pros is one of the underwriters that funds the consumer advocacy you read here. If you're looking for great luggage, I hope you'll visit Luggage Pros.

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• You've probably heard about the TSA's cupcake incident. Now read the rest of the story, including the incidents the other TSA beat reporters overlooked, and what it means to air travelers. You can also read it over at the TSA News Blog.

• If you've thought that luggage fees were a scam, you'll want to read today's story about Air Berlin. Did they offer this customer, whose luggage was also delayed by almost a month, enough compensation?

• Plus, tell me if I should mediate the case of a cruise passenger who says he was smoked out of his suite on a recent vacation. Should cruise lines be responsible for letting secondhand smoke into a room, and if so, what should they do?

Everyone likes to think of the week between Christmas and New Years Day as being slow, but not for me. A lot of you are out traveling, and I'm here for you. Thank you for being there for me in 2011.

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Sunday, December 25, 2011

Happy Holidays from the Obama Family


The White HouseSaturday, Dec. 24, 2011
Happy Holidays from the Obama Family


President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama recorded a special video to wish the American people a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Check it out:

The holidays are the perfect time to give thanks to our men and women in uniform and the families who support them. You can join the President and First Lady in thanking our troops, military families and veterans for their service and sacrifice by visiting JoiningForces.gov.
Happy Holidays!

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Friday, December 23, 2011

24/7 Wall St.: The Worst Holidays On Record Since The Great Depression

24/7 Wall St.: The Worst Holidays On Record Since The Great Depression by JON C. OGG

Retail sales this holiday season are expected to rise 3.8% to a record of $469.1 billion, according to the National Retail Federation. Overall, it has not been the best holiday season, but it's a significant improvement from the last few years. 

How does 2011 compare to other years? This is 24/7 Wall St.’s analysis of the worst Christmases since the Great Depression.

As always, here are the top major media headline summaries from WSJ, FT, Bloomberg, and more.  Here are the top rumors of the day.

The most important financial developments that will affect the day ahead (Payroll taxes, AMR bankruptcy).


US Stock-Index Futures Rising into Holiday Weekend.


New numbers show that Facebook and Amazon are now essentially portals.


Google's decision to give Mozilla $900 million to support Firefox shows a difficult balancing act between its search business and its Chrome browser.


It may be a little easier to find jobs, but some Americans are now concerned about the quality of the jobs as much as they are about finding jobs at all.


Happy holidays!


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Friday, December 16, 2011

Santa Claus is coming to town – on a motorcycle…


Santa Claus is coming to town – on a motorcycle…

[20111216 Santa Claus motorcycle]

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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

World's greatest Christmas Decoration on Route 33 going to St. Michaels Md

World's greatest Christmas Decoration on Route 33 going to St. Michaels Md

This is on the farm of Thomas and Alice Blair on St. Michaels Road. They always have a decoration for each holiday but they really out did it this time.  If anyone is in the area they need to take a ride down Rt 33 and see it.  
Merry Christmas
 
    
   
   
   

"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."
Edmund Burke (1729-1797)

What have you done lately?

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Sunday, December 11, 2011

Dear Santa, I'm writing because I was naughty and it was worth it ...and other Christmas humor

Dear Santa, I'm writing because I was naughty and it was worth it ...


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For more information on the 2011 Fall Maryland Municipal
League’s Fall Legislative Conference at the Cambridge Maryland Hyatt Regency
Chesapeake Bay, including a “Complete 2011 Fall Conference Information (.pdf)”
packet, visit the MML website at www.mdmunicipal.org.


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