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Dutch traditions rooted in Old World
Friday, Dec. 7, 2012
In early December, when Americans are busy with Christmas shopping and baking, the Dutch are having fun with their families and neighbors.
Homemade greeting cards add personal touch to holidays
Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012
It’s that time of year when holiday greeting cards start showing up in mailboxes. But which mailbox should you check this year — the one stuck on a pole at the end of driveway or the one associated with your email account?
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Many ways to ‘Explore the Night’ Dec. 31 in Saratoga
Friday, Nov. 30, 2012
“Explore the Night” is the theme of this year’s First Night Saratoga, to be held from 5 until midnight on New Year’s Eve in downtown Saratoga Springs.
Our Christmas essay contest
Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012
Olivia Kaye was the winner of our first Christmas essay contest, which invited children to tell us what they loved about their communities during the holidays. Here we share some of the other entries we received. While they didn't win the contest, we thought our readers would enjoy them.
No single item standing out on 'wish lists' this year
Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012
Whether it be high-tech or low-tech, shoppers will have a variety of gifts to chose from during this holiday season.
Gazette Holiday Essay Contest Winner: An exciting time of year for Scotia youngster
Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012
Third-grader Olivia Kaye is the winner of The Gazette's Holiday Essay Contest.
Making a turducken can be daunting, but worth the wait
Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012
Many challenges await when looking at a counter crowded with the ingredients needed for a turducken — a 4-pound duck stuffed in a 7-pound chicken that’s stuffed in a 15-pound turkey.
Many festivals in region will show off decorated trees
Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012
A list of festivals of trees in and around the Capital Region this holiday season.
Locally made gifts are sure to be appreciated
Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012
Locally made gifts embody the region’s rich manufacturing history.
Christmas Eve sermon tip from clergy: Keep it short
Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012
According to many clergy members in the Schenectady area, divine assistance isn’t always necessary when planning a Christmas Eve sermon.
