Dec 3rd, 2008 · A Maryland woman was safe in her bed, when out on the lawn there arose such a clatter that she sprang from her bed to see what was the matter. Somebody had stolen her 4-foot-tall Santa Claus and snowman. Police arrested a suspect who allegedly stole decorations from three homes. Meanwhile, a Florida man faces charges for allegedly throwing a Christmas tree at his father. In the spirit of the holidays, the Christmas tree missed.
Dec 3rd, 2008 · Though it's often overlooked by budget-savvy gourmets, pate is perfect holiday food. It's easy, indulgent and versatile enough for every taste. And it doesn't have to have anything to do with foie gras.
Dec 3rd, 2008 · An NPR holiday tradition for nearly two decades, Hanukkah Lights presents brand new fiction to celebrate and illuminate the holiday season — moving tales of discovery and reconciliation, the persistence of hope and the promise of undimmed light — read by Susan Stamberg and Murray Horwitz.
Dec 2nd, 2008 · Before he went solo, Justin Currie was a singer and lyricist for the popular Scottish pop group Del Amitri, whose hits included "Roll to Me" and "Always the Last to Know." He makes his second appearance on Mountain Stage and is followed with a set by Ingrid Michaelson. The New York-based singer-songwriter gained national recognition last year when her song "The Way I Am" made it onto an Old Navy holiday commercial.
Dec 2nd, 2008 · In this tough economy, it can be difficult to come up with extra money for holiday shopping. Our personal finance contributor says one way to increase your budget is to sell those unneeded items stored in your garage or closet.
Dec 2nd, 2008 · Many businesses didn't expect big profits on this year's 'Black Friday' - the day after Thanksgiving and the country's traditional start of the holiday shopping season. But the sales numbers weren't so bad after all. In fact, they were surprisingly high. Money Coach Alvin Hall and John Simons, Senior Personal Finance Editor at Black Enterprise, talk about why so many consumers may be opening their pocketbooks in such trying times and whether the increased spending may help or hinder the economy.
Dec 1st, 2008 · The holiday shopping season is a challenge for retailers. But amid reports of violence at malls and big box stores, it's a challenge for shoppers, too. Our resident humorist has some advice for holiday bargain seekers.
Dec 1st, 2008 · Black Friday was not as bad as many retailers had expected. One estimate shows American shoppers spent 3 percent more on the first day of the holiday shopping season than last year. To find out how some retailers did, we check in with a high-end mall in a St. Louis suburb, an outlet mall in San Marcos, Texas and online retailer in Boston.