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Archive for the ‘Christmas’ Category

November 30th, 2007

Let’s Go to the Mountains: See Rock City in Lights

Who would have ever thought some of the best advertising on be on top of a barn roof? Rock City, six miles outside of Chattanooga, Tenn., is probably best known for its unique advertising technique used years ago. Those icons, the red barns with black roofs and white letters, are as Americana as the Burma […]

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November 19th, 2007

Don’t Take My Word for It! The Top 20 Events Selected by the Southeastern Tourism Society

Even with the best intentions, I will probably forget to list an upcoming holiday event or two. I am not doing it on purpose - there is just so much out there and only so much space I have. With this in mind,I thought I would direct my dear readers to the Southeastern Tourism Society’s […]

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November 19th, 2007

Let’s Go to the Mountains: Dollywood’s 18th Annual Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival

If I had to choose a time of the year to visit any of the South’s theme parks, I would choose to visit during the holiday season; surely you didn’t think I would say middle of July, right? There is just something about the atmosphere - the lights, the special shows, the music and so […]

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December 20th, 2006

The Mall at Millenia, Orlando, Florida

Oh, I’m soooo glad to be able to share this mall with you… and especially at this time of year. We will be spending some time in Orlando during the holidays and this mall is going to be top on my list… even above Disney World and nothing gets much better than Disney World during […]

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December 16th, 2006

Sun Trust Zoo Lights at the Memphis Zoo

And this would be at the Memphis Zoo and from what I’ve been reading, they aren’t holding back on the lights. Try to imagine a million light bulbs and there is even a horse drawn carriages to escort you around the park.
Friday and Saturday nights, Nov. 24 - Dec. 9
Nightly, Dec 15-23 & 26-30
6 to […]

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December 9th, 2006

Peppermint Bark for Christmas

Now if this doesn’t shout Christmas to you, then I don’t know what would. And is there a household who doesn’t have candy canes on hand? And now that I think about it, this recipe would make a very good little gift for unexpected visitors!
Crushed candy canes, to yield 1 cup
2 pounds white chocolate
Peppermint […]

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December 8th, 2006

Pebble Hill Plantation Candlelight Tour

This is Christmas in Georgia at it’s best. And apparently a lot of people know about it because it’s already sold out for this year. But check it out anyway and when you see just how gorgeous it is, you can make your reservations early for next year. And remember, the tour only lasts for […]

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December 6th, 2006

How to kill time in an airport…

Now me… I don’t have any problem. I love shopping and I can and have spent many an hour killing time in an airport. But if you need a little inspiration, this list should do it. Here’s just a few ideas that you will find.
“~ Dissolve stress and increase energy by exercising in the airport […]

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December 5th, 2006

A Stone Mountain Christmas

“Come together and share the spirit of the season . . . complete with snow and fireworks by our Snow Angel, the Christmas story told on the Train, live holiday shows and marvel at millions of lights in Crossroads, plus much more.”
And be sure to check out… Miracle on Elf Street - Take […]

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November 28th, 2006

Christmas in South Carolina

It seems that South Carolina is the state to be in for Christmas this year. There is something going on every single day of December. And more often than not, there is more than one Christmasy thing to do. So, get out a pen and paper and jot down everything you want to do. If […]

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