Category Archives: Holidays

Cupid’s Arrow Hit Me in the Heart

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

  By HANK WRIGHT I received a Valentine’s party invitation “Do you want to join us Friday night?” It sounded good, but then they said it was for the elderly. I don’t like thinking of myself as an elder. . … Continue reading →

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Valentine Concert, Dinner and Dancing for Palisadians

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

A special Valentine’s Celebration is planned for Pacific Palisades senior members, starting at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, February 13. The evening will feature a catered meal, drinks, special entertainment and dancing. The cost is $55 and the event will be … Continue reading →

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Christmas Card Photos Replay Memories

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

  By JIMMY DUNNE I finally got around to going through our basket of Christmas cards tonight. It always has to be just the right moment. Because a Christmas card isn’t mail. It’s time travel. Going through them reminded me of an … Continue reading →

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Two More Rose Parade Floats of Note

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

This year, a Rose Parade float will be dedicated to the fire survivors of the Palisades and Eaton Fires. The Pacific Palisades Community Council website notes “Representing PPCC and the Palisades community, President Sue Kohl will ride on the beautiful  “Rising Together” float, depicting … Continue reading →

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Palisades Co-Honorary Mayors Rice and McGinley Ride in Rose Parade

Posted on December 30, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The Rose Parade, perhaps one of the most iconic parades in California, if not the United States, will wind its way through Pasadena on January 1. This year Palisades co-honorary mayors Gigi Rice and Ted McGinley will be aboard the … Continue reading →

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The Holy Family and the Magic of Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: Palisadian-Post Editor Bill Bruns ran this one year in the paper, many Christmases ago.) My second born had colic. During the day he was the sweetest child, but at night just like Jekyll, he turned into a screaming … Continue reading →

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Santa Leaves a Note for Palisades Residents

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

By JIMMY DUNNE A few days ago, my just-three-year-old grandkid picked out a Christmas tree for his Grandma and “P” (for Grampie) at Simon’s Meadow. Passed all the big, tall, full ones. Saw one just about his height. Not much … Continue reading →

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The Ill-Fated Blooming Grove Christmas Pageant

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

 (Editor’s note: This story was written by Waco Tribune staff writer Jules Loh in the mid-1950s about the Christmas pageant that was held in the Central Texas town of Blooming Grove, population 730. Bob Vickrey received the story from a … Continue reading →

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Dunne Buys a New Suit for Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

By JIMMY DUNNE I bought a new suit. It was definitely time. Not exactly a typical suit. It’s a Santa suit. I’ve had the same one since my first Santa job as a sophomore in high school. Fifty-five years ago. Our hometown Santa … Continue reading →

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People Killed in Palisades/Eaton Fire to be Honored at Rose Parade

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

This editor received the following message: “Hello, I am the sister-in-law of Lora Swayne who was one of the 19 who died in the Eaton Fire. I am trying to help the California Community Foundation get in touch with relatives … Continue reading →

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