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Holiday

Presidents’ Day Cometh Monday And Bringeth A Three-Day Holiday Weekend

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Presidents’ Day is one of those tricky Monday holidays. It didn’t start out that way. In 1885 it was held on February 22 in recognition of George Washington and officially called “Washington’s Birthday.”  In 1971 it was changed in name and date as part of Uniform Monday Holiday Act to Presidents' Day and held on the third Monday in February. The idea was to allow for a … [Read more...] about Presidents’ Day Cometh Monday And Bringeth A Three-Day Holiday Weekend

MLK Jr. Day Closings And Openings And An Opportunity To Serve

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Monday will be the official Martin Luther King Jr. Day that will results in rethinking of what’s open for business. Here is a brief list of organizations that will be closed:Banks U.S. Postal Service Libraries City of Dallas offices Dallas County offices Dallas Independent School District Greenhill School Highland Park Independent School District … [Read more...] about MLK Jr. Day Closings And Openings And An Opportunity To Serve

Lovers Lane Post Office On Greenville Is Shutting Down On Thursday, January 11, And Moving To Its Former Digs Near SMU

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For those who have relied on the post office at Greenville and Lovers Lane, it’s closing. But never fear, it’s setting up shop nearby. Here’s the planned schedule.Thursday, January 11 — Lovers Lane Station closes Friday, January 12 and Saturday, January 13 — The staff moves the operation to its former location at 5606 SMU Boulevard. Sunday, January 14 — Office is … [Read more...] about Lovers Lane Post Office On Greenville Is Shutting Down On Thursday, January 11, And Moving To Its Former Digs Near SMU

Return By Popular Demand: The Last Christmas Tree On The Lot

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We have received requests for the following story to be posted again. Merry Christmas!Years ago there was a child who was at that age when the belief in Santa, elves and flying reindeer was starting to fade. As she sat next to her father driving home from Christmas Eve dinner, she told him of her doubts about the season of miracles. Her father, who was dreading this talk … [Read more...] about Return By Popular Demand: The Last Christmas Tree On The Lot

MSC Holiday Plans: Elves Hunkering Down With Relatives; Elder Elf Holding Down The Fort; Queenie Having Her Wrinkles Ironed

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With Santa preparing to make his rounds and spanxing his way down chimneys throughout the land, the MySweetCharity elves have put together their annual holiday playlist that will kick off Christmas Eve.The elves themselves will be joining their relatives (faeries, leprechauns, pixies, sprites and brownies) for their holiday celebration at the North Pole. Since Mr. and Mrs. … [Read more...] about MSC Holiday Plans: Elves Hunkering Down With Relatives; Elder Elf Holding Down The Fort; Queenie Having Her Wrinkles Ironed

If You Don’t Believe In Santa, NORAD Does

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If you have munchkins, grand munchkins or still wonder if Santa really exists, then there are bona fide experts who have all the information to back old Kris Kringle. It’s the North American Aerospace Defense Command (aka NORAD) located in Colorado Springs. Starting at midnight NORAD will be monitoring Santa and his team’s travels through the world. But the NORAD Tracks Santa … [Read more...] about If You Don’t Believe In Santa, NORAD Does