Toys for Tots Collection Sites in Hannibal
Toys for Tots was founded in 1947, and has gone on to become one of the most well-respected holiday charities in the nation. Toys for Tots has given away millions of toys to millions of children in need. In 2013, several places in Hannibal are drop-off locations for the popular toy drive.
‘Bikes for Tikes’ Repairs Used Bicycles and Gives Them to Children in Need at Christmas
How many of us have asked for a bicycle for Christmas? Pretty much everyone, right?Here's a terrific idea. A program called "Bikes for Tikes" is accepting donations of used bicycles, repairing them, and then donating the bikes to The Salvation Army.
Where Can You Find Choose-and-Cut Christmas Trees Near Quincy, IL?
A fun holiday tradition many families look forward to each year is going out to a farm to choose and cut their own Christmas trees. Most farms that provide choose-and-cut Christmas trees have traditionally offered a hayride, hot chocolate and cookies for their customers, which makes the experience even more special, but it seems like it is getting harder and harder to find these types of places.
First Church of the Nazarene to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Live Nativity in Hannibal
The First Church of the Nazarene in Hannibal will be marking a milestone in 2013, as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of their Live Nativity. As part of the anniversary celebration, participants from previous years of the Live Nativity will be involved with the 2013 display.
Hannibal Woman Donates Doll Collection to 2013 Salvation Army Christmas Campaign, Auction Scheduled for Sunday
Here's a great story of generosity for the holidays. A Hannibal woman who has been collecting dolls for over 30 years is donating her collection to The Salvation Army. The dolls will be auctioned off on Sunday at the Kroc Center to raise funds for The Salvation Army's 2013 Christmas Campaign.
Help for the Holidays! Win 1 of 10 $100 Quincy Mall Gift Cards!
The holidays can be a stressful time for everyone. Christmas shopping can easily drain bank accounts and rack up credit card charges, which is why we want to help! We're going to give away a $100 shopping card to the Quincy Mall EVERY weekday between December 9 and December 20. That's ten chances to win!
Do You Make New Year’s Resolutions? How Long Do You Keep Them?
2013 is winding down. The holiday season is officially here (we hope you had a great Thanksgiving, by the way), and before you know it, it will be 2014. There will be a lot of talk in the coming weeks about New Year's resolutions, but do people actually sit down and make them anymore?
Rudolph, Frosty, and Santa – Interesting Facts About Classic Holiday TV Specials
There's probably a good chance you'll catch 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,' 'Frosty the Snowman,' or 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town' on TV during the holiday season. Viewers have been watching these holiday specials on television for decades. Many adults make it a holiday tradition to watch these shows, which they remember from their own childhoods, with their children and grandchildren. Some adults even watch them without children and grandchildren!
Black Friday Shopping – Love it or Hate it? [Poll]
I went Black Friday shopping for the very first time last year. Not that I had never been to a store on Black Friday, but until last year I had never gone out at super weird hours; I'd always gone to see what was left over, after the craziness had wrapped up. Last year I decided to give some of the craziness a try.
The Average Cost of a Thanksgiving Dinner – How Many Guests are You Expecting?
Every year a report comes out from the American Farm Bureau Federation that calculates the average cost of a Thanksgiving meal. Usually the cost is figured for enough food to feed ten people. I've always thought that was an awfully low number of guests to account for. At most Thanksgiving get-togethers I've attended, there are usually at least ten people just waiting in line for the bathroom!