American, Estonian Christmas traditions
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Although Gaylord and Kuressaare, the hometown of Estonian exchange student Mehis Vipp, are separated by several thousand miles, the celebration of Christmas in the two cities do bear a number of similarities.
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For the past four years, Middle East peace could safely be filed under the same heading as Santa Claus: nice fantasy. But this Christmas, glimmers of hope have materialized in the Holy Land.
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Fashion Wire Daily - Fashion Wire Daily December 22, 2004 - NEW YORK - The lighting of the tree at Rockefeller Center is widely televised, but there are other New York holiday traditions, like getting the ho-ho-ho out of town. As romantic holiday gifts go, what could be better than a bag packed for the tropics and a pair of plane tickets to get there?
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By Schmelzer, Randi  LOS ANGELES: In a period of time where much of America is still basking Ln post-holidays good will, one anti-theology organization is encouraging teens to celebrate the season's passage in an entirely different way.
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Last week, we asked veterans for their Christmas memories. We wanted to know how they celebrated - or how they coped - during the holidays when they were so far from home.
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US President George W. Bush arrived here for talks with Estonian officials, the first stop of a European and Middle Eastern tour likely to be dominated by conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Researchers have some sobering news during this festive season: Americans are more likely to die on Christmas Day, the day after Christmas, and on New Year&#39;s Day than on any other day of the year.
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The day after Christmas in the United States is typically reserved for recovery from overindulgence, gift returns and ambitious shopping for next year.
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Yes, New England, there is a Santa Claus. And, apparently, an Easter Bunny and a Tooth Fairy.
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US President George W. Bush stands beside US Ambassador to Estonia Aldona Cofia Wos on his arrival 27 November in Tallinn.Comment
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Lithuanians warm up near a fire during the celebration of the nation's independence day in Vilnius on Friday.  (c) 2007 Deseret News (Salt Lake City). Provided by ProQuest Information and Learning.
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Americans will travel in record  numbers this holiday season, thanks partly to Christmas and New  Year's landing on the weekend, the AAA said Wednesday in  releasing a travel survey.
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Let's be honest: There is no jolly old elf with flying reindeer who slides down chimneys and leaves gifts for every good little Christian boy and girl on Earth. That's ridiculous. But then, where do the presents come from?
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Louisville rings in the Christmas season with a 120-year tradition. The Salvation Army kicked off its kettle and bell ringing campaign Friday, called &quot;Keep the Tradition Alive.
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MANATEE - Expect airports and roads to be even more crowded than usual this holiday season. That&#39;s the word from AAA, which predicted Wednesday that a record number of Americans and Floridians will travel during the Christmas and New Year&#39;s holidays.
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More and more Americans are waking up Christmas morning to find Santa&#39;s presents nestled under the plastic branches of an artificial tree.
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Christmas is a time of fantasy. Throughout the land, merchants fantasize about hitting their fourth-quarter numbers, with the aid of gift-givers with starry eyes and platinum credit cards.