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27000
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Melinda Ruley, an Independent author, spent eight hours in search of the perfect toy for Christmas. She visited the Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh, K&K Toys, Toys R Us, and the Play House in Durham. From her observations, Melinda concluded that the perfect toy is something that puts children at the center of the universe where they know they belong.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 6 Issue 24, Dec 16-Jan 11 1988,
p13-15, por
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27409
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Eva Clark, a retired home economics teacher, has been making Santa suits for Cliff Snider, the the Santa for High Point’s Christmas Parade, since the mid-1990s. She has made him a large variety of suits, including a patriotic one after 9-11. Clark will be retiring from making the suits soon however, as she is getting along in years.
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35245
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Gifts appealing to connoisseurs of chocolate, confection, and cheese, pickle and preserves, and seasonings were featured in Leah Chester-Davis' article, which showcased examples of holiday recipes from local award winners.
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35247
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The halls decked in question were from NC galleries representing the span of the state. Whether from the Mountains, Piedmont, or Crystal Coast, these galleries promised a range of inexpensive gifts that could satisfy even the hardest to buy for recipients.
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35636
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This tongue in cheek interview revealed challenges part of the North Pole’s daily operations, such as the CIA’s interception of mail from children perceived as threatening and elves moonlighting to make ends meet. With all the challenges, Ms. Claus assured the work was well worth it, considering the joy the gifts gave to children.
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35778
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An encounter on a train with a stranger left him the owner of a coat seemingly tailored for him and a pocketful of dollars that seemed like pennies from heaven. From that meeting and gifts, Owen was taught this lesson: the best gifts aren’t always wrapped up in a box and bow.
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36318
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Because of a resurgence of interest in the topic, this article was reprinted from an earlier journal (See 19.4 1971:160-172).
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 47 Issue 2, Mid-Winter 2000,
p96-110
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Record #:
38138
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Traditions associated with Christmas, German immigrant style, are still part of the Yuletide season for many North Carolinians. Traditions traced back to German immigrants also with a religious base include the Moravians’ Putz, a nativity related decoration, and Lebkuchen, a cookie. A holiday tradition with a somewhat dubious origin was the Christmas tree, this decoration possibly brought in by Hessian soldiers during the Revolutionary War.
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North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine
(NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 10 Issue 6, December 2018,
p52-53
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