Christmas is one of the most nostalgic times of the year. We get together with loved ones, reflect on the year and the celebrations of the past, and look forward to what’s going to happen next. One way loved ones reminisce is by looking through old photos, whether those are old photo albums, newspaper clippings, […]
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Deadlines to send letters to Santa are approaching. Don’t miss out!
Click here to jump straight to mailbox locations. Several communities in Northern Kentucky have enlisted Santa’s helpers to gather letters from local kids and send them to the North Pole. Santa will even write them back, but local families will have act quickly because many of the deadlines to send letters is approaching. “Santa’s got […]
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Christmas Past: Historic photos show what the holidays used to be like in NKY
Christmas is one of the most nostalgic times of the year. We get together with loved ones, reflect on the year and the celebrations of the past, and look forward to what’s going to happen next. One way loved ones reminisce is by looking through old photos, whether those are old photo albums, newspaper clippings, […]
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Boone County to host holiday tree lighting ceremony
Crafts, music and refreshments will be available during Boone County’s holiday tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 2. Festivities will kick off at 4 p.m. and will continue until 7 p.m. at Burlington Commons, located at 2951 Washington St. in Burlington. Attendees will have an opportunity to make their own holiday crafts, hear music from […]
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He visits hospitals as Santa ‘the light that they get in their eyes; it’s just something that you can’t describe’
For 16 years, Ron Gambrell has put on his Santa suit, packed up his sleigh, and traveled to hospitals, doctor’s offices, churches, and daycare centers across Northern Kentucky. Gambrell said God blessed him with white hair and white whiskers, so he plans to continue playing the part of Santa as long as he can. One […]
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Be a Santa to a senior this holiday season
As the holiday season approaches, senior residents who may not have as many family and friends nearby may experience loneliness. Through Be a Santa to a Senior, community members can give a special holiday gift to an older adult who may otherwise have gone without. To participate, shoppers can look for Be a Santa to […]
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Mama on a Budget: Fort Thomas Holiday Walk/Hop
Ah, holiday happenings in Fort Thomas. You know, the perfect time of year for hot chocolate, snuggling up by a crackling fire place, and taking a mile long walk outdoors with children in tow (one of these things is not like the other… one of these things just doesn’t belong). That’s right, it is time […]
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Mama on a Budget: Santa House
My husband put the Christmas lights up on the house on Sunday. It went against every bit of his moral fiber to do it prior to Thanksgiving but, as he said, he had to take advantage of the amazing weather. Lights on the house means I can officially begin to love all things Christmas! […]
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An Opportunity to Give Back
Debbie Buckley, the city’s Renaissance Coordinator, sent me an email today for this great event: This coming Saturday, December 13, 2008, Fort Thomas is honored to be part of a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Veterans Nursing Home in Fort Thomas at 1:00. This will be the first of it’s kind and everyone is looking […]