'Alexander,' 'Kranks' Join Holiday Parade
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"Alexander," Oliver Stone's ode to a Grecian warrior, rides into battle Wednesday, when the R-rated epic about the young conqueror will face a phalanx of films with broad family appeal, including the Thanksgiving holiday weekend's other newcomer, the Tim Allen comedy "Christmas With the Kranks."
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In this photo from Warner Bros., Angelia Jolie, Val Kilmer, background, and Collin Farrell, right, as Alexander the Great, appear in Alexander.
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(New York-WABC, November 24, 2004) - Parade workers will begin blowing up the balloons tonight for tomorrow&#39;s Macy&#39;s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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Playbill - Broadway's Patrick Page, the respected classical actor known for Broadway's The Lion King, will be festively green for the holidays.
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EASTLAKE, Ohio - Don't blame the Grinch or Ebenezer Scrooge if this northeast Ohio city isn't quite as jolly and bright for Christmases to come.  City officials say money - or a lack of it - is causing them to put costly holiday decorations up for sale.
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By Mary Perez, The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Miss.  Dec. 10--GULFPORT -- Coast families will be the stars of "Dr. Phil & Robin's Christmas Show" on Monday, along with Vanessa Williams, Jay Leno, Rachel Ray, Hillary Duff, Michael Bolton and other celebrities.
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While many Christmas trees sparkle with tinsel and lights during the holiday season, some reek of fox urine or wear a splatter of pink stain.
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There could be some discord during the Tournament of Roses Parade as demonstrators promise to raise issues during the holiday spectacle that has been going on for more than a century. Human rights advocates plan to protest a float honoring the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and anti-war activists, including "Peace Mom" Cindy Sheehan, intend to rally for peace.
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In some places, holiday givers are coming up with creative alternatives this season.
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With the Oscars days away, Hollywood is primping for its annual red carpet fashion parade where stars like Penelope Cruz and Nicole Kidman are expected to dazzle fans in elegant gowns of bold colors.
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When it comes to spending the holiday season abroad, many foreigners are excited to participate in the customs of their host country.
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The biggest stars at the Hollywood Christmas Parade this year will be the marble ones under the feet of spectators.
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SpongeBob Squarepants is the new attraction in this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. It's the 78th annual parade stepping off from Central Park heading downtown.
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When families and friends get  together for the holidays this year, many more of them will use  a digital camera to record those memories.
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By Beth Lucas, The Tribune, Mesa, Ariz.  Dec. 9--Santa's sleigh will glide through the Gilbert Islands tonight -- across the lake in the community's traditional Parade of Lights.
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A public Christmas festival is no place for the Christmas story, the city says. Officials have asked organizers of a downtown Christmas festival, the German Christkindlmarket, to reconsider using a movie studio as a sponsor because it is worried ads for its film "The Nativity Story" might offend non-Christians.
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(corrects to show event is not a holiday party for children, correction from source)