Family and Community Focus for Celebrations
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THE importance of family and community kicked off Waitangi commemorations in New Plymouth yesterday.   About 100 people gathered at Ngamotu Beach for a forum, which focused on family and community issues.
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 13  /PRNewswire/ -- Decorating your home for the holidays is well under way and the State Fire Commissioner's Office is urging Pennsylvanians to be aware of the fire hazards decorations can cause and to take steps to prevent fires.
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Christians around the world have begun celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, with observances marking Christmas Eve. In Bethlehem, the town of Jesus&#39;s birth, Israel has relaxed travel restrictions
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(Undated) Dec. 25, 2004 - As the world celebrates Christmas, there is new hope for peace abroad despite ever-present tensions. The crowds are larger than in recent years at Bethlehem, the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ.
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Across the globe, people gathered for parties, shot off fireworks and held out hopes for a peaceful and prosperous 2008
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Editor&#39;s Note: Published on page A23 of the Nov. 16, 2004 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer. FOR THE Muslim community at the Greenhills Shopping Center (GSC) in San Juan, it meant a day of celebration and sharing.
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By Patricia 'Tsh' Hancock, The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Miss.  Feb. 11--BAY ST. LOUIS -- Though midmorning presented a crisp breeze, the sun covered and warmed the faces of nearly 200 people, young and old, who gathered to celebrate the 29th annual Krewe of Kids Mardi Gras parade in Bay St.
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By Mary Hopkin, Tri-City Herald, Kennewick, Wash.  Sep.
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By Steve Lyttle, The Charlotte Observer, N.C.  Dec. 17--Candles and fireplaces are especially popular during the holidays, which means it's time for some safety reminders.
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They offered ticket packages that were more family friendly. They cut prices at the concession stands for some games. Heck, they even had a "Disco Night."
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Every half-century or so, Virginia throws a party to commemorate the arrival of English colonists on its shores. This year comes a biggie: the 400th anniversary. The whole world's invited, and the guest list is especially long and prestigious.
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Some residents are trying to infuse faith into the week of celebrations that culminate on Feb. 6 with Super Bowl XXXIX.
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Will the private couple let the public help them celebrate?
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Â· Remote community plans festival when vets arrive Â· Sanctity of life argument against TB infection fear
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By Autumn Grooms, La Crosse Tribune, Wis.  Dec. 11--Local For Goodness' Sake agencies said the needs of many area families have already been met this holiday season.  "We've just been ever so lucky," said Rose Vatland, New Horizons Shelter & Women's Center legal advocate.
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This is the season for giving, and merchants and children alike encourage it.
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The office halls are decked, so it&#39;s time for the holiday party, that sitcom land of egg nog, tipsy co-workers and family stress.