A little less merry?
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Public schools call it winter break. Shopping mall clerks say &quot;Happy Holidays&quot; as they hand over purchases. Store ads announce holiday sales.
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Here is one more quiz for our readers. ItÂs not very difficult though. Besides we could help you with few hints.
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Simmering feuds, festering grudges and dramatic showdowns are not in keeping with the Christmas spirit, but they do make for good television.
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Science & environment: Bad science: Christmas is a time for harmless lies, the chocolatey indulgences of the thought world
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Believe it or not, there&#39;s only 75 days remaining until the frenzied shopping season cranks to life, and no, we&#39;re not talking about holiday gift-giving.
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The company is doing a little better in some ways -- but better enough to save the board?
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It hasn&#39;t exactly been a summer of fun for retailers this year -- but at least merchants can look forward to a little holiday cheer, an industry group said Wednesday.
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Those who need an excuse to enjoy  themselves this festive season now have a very good one: having  fun has become cheaper, while day-to-day living expenses have  rocketed.
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Atheist, objectivist and other freaky versions of the jolly old elf take a bite out of the traditional model. Commentary by Lore Sj&#246;berg.
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Try these (slightly) more palatable tactics.
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Bing Crosby was a wishful thinker. All his dreaming of a white Christmas, merry and bright, hid what the holidays often are to many busy people: sickening. But it may not be the eggnog, the endless holiday music or even the pounds of sugar cookies that are making you ill. It may be the same thing...
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Steve Carell is getting a little tired of being called ânice.â Alas, nice happens to be the most common adjective used to describe this comic actor with a serious side.
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By Ronald L. Littlepage  With the hurricane season now upon us, I know a lot of folks are hoping the big one doesn't come our way.  Me, too.  But I also know a lot of people are rooting for a couple of tropical storms, nice ones with not much wind and a lot of rain.
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By Clint Swett, The Sacramento Bee, Calif.  Dec. 14--As the holiday shopping season heads into its final days, the appeal of hitting your keyboard for gift-getting only gets brighter.
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Some Coachella Valley residents will wake up to fewer Christmas presents than they had planned on today. Family members and friends across the country may have the same experience.
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With the holiday season underway, many will be stocking up on their favorite libations. But if it&#39;s fine wine you fancy, choices may be more limited than you realize.
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Daily Telegram Staff Writer. ADRIAN -- In the midst of planning holiday get-togethers, shopping trips and Christmas lists, remember to take time for those not as fortunate.