Some beloved Christmas characters embrace the holidays; others need a little convincing. Which classic character best describes your holiday personality? ...more

November 29, 2009

1. Never stick your tongue on a flagpole in freezing weather even if someone triple-dog dares you. ...more

November 29, 2009

Eight classic holiday films will be shown for free in an outdoor setting at North Straub Park in St. Petersburg. ...more

November 26, 2009

A Christmas Story Hello out there to my fellow Hernando Today readers. I have one of those warm and fuzzy Christmas stories to share. Just when you thought I had nothing good to say. (Hey, that was about property taxes!) ...more

December 25, 2008

It was the night before Christmas and all through the house, the television sets were filled with memories of holidays past. ...more

December 24, 2008

In the inmates-are-running-the-asylum department, too many cases are popping up to ignore them. Here are a few modest examples: ...more

December 14, 2008

The 22nd annual Still No Room at the Inn Carol Sing will begin at 7 p.m. Friday at the ASAP Drop-in Center, 423 11th Ave. S. Carolers will stroll through downtown, stopping to serenade residents of homeless shelters and a retirement home. The caroling will conclude at 9 p.m. next to a manger scene in Straub Park. ...more

December 11, 2008

The ox and lamb won't keep time, but Mary will arrive by donkey, and sheep and a llama will be on hand to bear witness as Atonement Lutheran Church lifts the curtain on its live nativity scene. ...more

December 10, 2008

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Fans of the holiday classic "A Christmas Story" are celebrating the film's 25th anniversary with a convention and trips to the house where the movie was made. ...more

November 30, 2008

LAKELAND - The holiday season is far from the most wonderful time of the year for those mourning the loss of loved ones. To soothe their grief, some churches now offer more somber "Blue Christmas" services. ...more

December 26, 2007