Folks in Maplewood and Brentwood recall some of their most memorable Christmas gifts, as well as some they'd rather forget.
What was your favorite (or wost) gift during the holidays? Please share your stories in the comments section.
Big or small, plain or fancy, gingerbread houses capture the imagination of young and old.
Gingerbread has been a tradition throughout Europe for centuries, especially in Germany. “Gingerbread houses are what Christmas is all about for me,” said Stephen Schubert, executive pastry chef at River City Casino, who was raised in Hamburg, Germany. “My family always made gingerbread houses together when I was little. It was such fun and a big attraction for us when we were kids. Christmas without gingerbread wouldn’t be Christmas at all.” Schubert continues his family’s tradition of making gingerbread houses with his kids at home and at work, where he recently constructed, with his team of bakers, a gingerbread house that weighs in around 800 pounds, of which 500 pounds is gingerbread. “When you make a gingerbread house, no matter how …
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The stores, sales and strategies you need to optimize your all-night shopping blow-out.
Here’s a new holiday tradition to try: Say grace, eat turkey, head to the mall. Black Friday sales start at midnight this year at some of the regions biggest stores, including Walmart, Target, Kohl’s and Best Buy. We’ve read through the ads and compiled everything you need for the best all-night holiday shopping blow-out possible. And for each sale, we've highlighted the items we think would make the best gifts (at the best prices!) Check back on Black Friday for updates and tips, and if you hit the sales, tag your tweets with #BlackFridaySTL or mention @StLouisLindsay. And don't forget: Black Friday sales are already starting online at popular big box stores. Best Buy said they've already sold out of popular $80 TVs and $150 laptops, but …
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Use our holiday light guide map to plan a night of family fun.
Each blue point on our holiday light guide map represents a particularly beautiful light display in the St. Louis region. Click on the blue points to find addresses, hours and details. As more parks, businesses and neighbors begin to deck the halls, send us your pictures of beautiful holiday light displays. We'll add them to the map so families can plan light-viewing outings. Send pictures, addresses and impressions of light displays to your local Patch or to Lindsay.Toler@patch.com. If you're on the road, tweet about it @StLouisLindsay.
Buy your annual holiday cards from a local charity this year.
Every holiday season, families across the country send cards to their loved ones, filling them in on the last year and wishing them a happy new one. For families planning to buy holiday cards this year, nonprofit organizations around the area are offering unique cards that benefit their missions. That way, each card sends holiday cheer while supporting a worthy cause. Here is our round-up of holiday cards for charity. The Salvation Army – St. Louis Smiling bell-ringers in front of Downtown St. Louis’ Peabody Opera House greet recipients of this 2011 holiday card. Pick up yours at The Salvation Army office near Forest Park and support youth programming and homeless assistance throughout Missouri and southern Illinois. Cost: $10 for 10 …
8:02 am on Tuesday, November 15, 2011
I buy Emmaus Homes Christmas Cards every year. The art is delightful, cards well made, and packaged by residents. Thanks for this article about all these wonderful cards and this opportunity to help these great organizations. more ›
The fundraiser is a twice-a-year event. This spring's BBQ was last Thursday ad Friday.
The Brentwood Evening Optimists fire up the grills twice a year to raise funds for local charities. They set up shop by the Gene-Del Printing parking lot, the same place they sell Christmas trees in December. One Evening Optimists member, Sherry Nappier—"like happier with an N," she jokes when spelling her name—said setting up the tents usually means a storm will blow through, but they persevere. Another member, Mary Meers—"like beers with an M," she cracks—was headed to Brentwood High School afterward to award two scholarships to seniors in memory of two past members. Girls Town/Boys Town of Missouri, Brentwood Police/DARE and Goff Moll Post 101 Youth Baseball are other charities they dontate, among many others. Look for the tent again in…
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Here's a roundup of what's going in Brentwood and Maplewood this weekend.
Turner Center for the Arts 2010 Holiday Exhibition Don't miss the opening reception of the Turner Center for the Arts 2010 Holiday Exhibition. The evening will include music, light hors d'ouevres, gift-buying opportunities and beautiful art. When: Friday, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Where: Turner Center for The Arts Cost: Free Maplewood Christmas Tree Walk Downtown Maplewood will be transformed into a winter wonderland. Hitch a ride on a sleigh, visit with Santa and watch the tree-lighting ceremony. Businesses will hold open houses and Christmas carolers will sing on the streets. This free event is sponsored by the Maplewood Chamber of Commerce. When: Friday, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Where: downtown Maplewood Cost: Free Something Small for the Holidays 2010…
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2:59 am on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
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