Category Archives: Holidays

Forget 2022. CTN Looks to 2023.

A journalist friend suggested that instead of looking back at 2022, CTN look to the future. This editor thought it was a brilliant suggestion and dragged out her crystal ball, dusted it off, put on her blue-light blocking glasses and … Continue reading

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Councilwoman Park Joins Toy Drive

Prior to Christmas, L.A. Councilwoman Traci Park joined Los Angeles Police Department Pacific Division officers for a toy drive giveaway for families in need on the Westside. More than 2,000 toys were distributed. “It was an honor and a privilege to support … Continue reading

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The Ill-Fated Blooming Grove Christmas Pageant

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 former Baylor … Continue reading

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Ah, Arnie Wishnick, You Are Missed

Working under editor Bill Bruns, this reporter was assigned to put together several publications including the Holiday Gift Guide. Many of the reporters didn’t want the task, but I relished it. Not only did I go into every store in … Continue reading

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HO!HO!HO! Features Santa, Reingoats and a Tortoise?

By CHAZ PLAGER As the days end earlier, the air gets colder, and the same five holiday songs seem to play over and over on the radio, only one conclusion can be reached: it’s time for Santa Claus to come … Continue reading

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Palisades Residents Generous in Giving for Red Kettle Day

  As two Pacific Palisades Optimists rang the bell for the Salvation Army in front of the Post Office on December 16, four young boys walked by. One asked, “Do you have to donate?” The Optimist told him, “You don’t … Continue reading

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Theatre Palisades Presents “Miracle on 34th Street”

Theatre Palisades Actors’ Troupe presented a radio show of Miracle on 34th Street on December 14, which included ads from Lux soap. The almost full house, of all ages, laughed as the actress held up the box of soap and … Continue reading

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Hanukkah Celebration Starts December 18

Hanukkah, which is referred to as the Festival of Lights, will begin on sundown on Sunday, December 18, and will continue for eight days. There will be a Menorah Lighting from 5 to 7 p.m. on December 18 on Swarthmore … Continue reading

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Enter the Holiday Ho!Ho!Ho! Pet Photo Contest

The annual Pacific Palisades Pet Photo Contest is underway on Nextdoor. According to Santa’s Head Elf Rosalie “This year’s Holiday Pet Photo Contest starts now! It’s time to put your pet in front of the camera – dog, cat, rabbit, … Continue reading

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Purchase a Chance to Ride with Santa Claus on Station 69 Fire Truck

Ho!Ho!Ho! organizers are offering  residents a chance to ride with Santa Claus on the Station 69 Fire Truck on Saturday, December 17. Raffle tickets are $40 and can be purchased at the Palisades-Malibu YMCA, 821 Via de la Paz, by … Continue reading

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