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Holiday traditions are a major part of many families’ Christmas celebrations. They embody the very idea of Christmas cheer. A fun game has become a part of my family’s holiday gathering. It involves the passing of a Saran Wrap ball around a circle of my family members.
Holidays are a great time for families to spend time together. Christmas is usually the first holiday that comes to mind when people start talking about traditions during the holidays. Most families have some sort of tradition around Christmas time. Some traditions in my family include decor…
We have a few traditions in our family that are very special to us. One of my favorites is on Halloween.
My family has many special traditions, especially around the holidays. Like most families, we put up decorations, exchange gifts, have some big spectacular feasts, and visit family. However, we also have a few traditions that are a bit out of the norm. This, somehow, makes them more special.
It’s that time of year again. Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. For some, these can be stressful times of the year. Families get together, friends meet, memories are made, and traditions are carried on.
Later today you’ll need to visit your nearest grocery outlet and purchase as many frozen French fries as they currently have in their freezer case. Trust me. In February these frozen spuds will be worth their frozen weight in gold.
Like many people, I’ve long known of Henry David Thoreau and his famous stay at Walden Pond, but until recently, I only knew the most famous quotes from Walden – the ones that have made appearances in movies or been used in other pieces of writing.
December brings new visual and performing arts experiences to the Norfolk Arts Center (NAC), and opportunities to buy or make craft and arts items to give as gifts.
Our daughter attends a university in England and says there are Black Friday and Thanksgiving celebrations there this week.
“A Gentleman in Moscow” by Amor Towles is a book that a person should read and savor, preferably more than once.
Black Friday is just around the corner and Cyber Monday soon after, so it’s time to firm up your 2019 Christmas list. Here’s some ideas.
I remember very clearly the day that I learned the results of my April ACT test. I was sitting on a stool in my school’s shop, surrounded by a group of boys who would never be considered academically gifted, but whose presence I enjoyed, when my father (who is my school’s principal) sought m…
The ACT test is the utmost terrifying test for many high school students. The ACT is a standardized test used for colleges to see whether or not a student is applicable for their school, among many other scholarships and other opportunities. Standardized testing is the best option available …
The Norfolk Public Schools district has the potential to grow with a proposed multi-facility expansion project.
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol recovered two stolen vehicles and arrested two people during separate incidents Saturday.
An investigation of a protection order violation led Norfolk police to arrest a 47-year-old man for multiple offenses.
Norfolk High School again qualified for this week’s state one-act play championships by finishing runner-up district competition Saturday in N…
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