Category Archives: Holidays

‘Silent Night’ Could Be the Start of a Miracle

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Sue

My second born had colic. During the day he was the sweetest child, but at night he turned into Mr. Jekyll, a screaming stranger. My daughter, who was barely two, suddenly wouldn’t leave my side. Never. For any reason. Needing … Continue reading →

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Comedian Ronnie Shakes Strikes with Edgy Holiday Humor

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Sue

Comic Ronnie Shakes, who was raised Catholic, loved making fun of the holidays. “Fruitcake. I hate fruitcake. What the hell is that stuff? I can’t find any fruit in there. Just these sticky, chewy, gummy, multi-colored things in there. “Things … Continue reading →

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John Lennon’s Rainbow Mittens Offered in Magical New York City

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Sue

When I was twenty-one, I loaded up a suitcase with all my worldly possessions, two hundred dollars, and took a Greyhound bus from South Dakota to New York City. I was too naïve to realize the folly of what I … Continue reading →

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Palisades Optimists Ring the Bell for the Salvation Army: Raise $1,796

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Sue

With help from Pacific Palisades residents, the Optimist Club raised $1,796 for the Salvation Army on December 13. For more than 40 years, the local Optimists have participated in Kettle Day, a major fundraiser for the Salvation Army. Optimist members … Continue reading →

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The 61st Annual Ho!Ho!Ho! Draws About 1,000 Visitors

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Sue

At 10:50 a.m. Sunday, December 15, Circling the News received a report from NORAD… Santa has been spotted over Alaska, with strong tailwinds, on his way to Pacific Palisades. At noon, Santa and Mrs. Claus parked their reindeer atop the … Continue reading →

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A Charlie Brown Christmas Tree for the Village Green on Sunset 

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Sue

In 1965, an animated television special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” featuring child voices, a jazz score, no laugh track and produced on a shoestring budget, seemed destined for ratings failure. But the uplifting message and the simplicity of the show … Continue reading →

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Foster Youth and Optimist Homes Need  Your Aid over the Holiday Season

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Sue

At the Youth and Government bill program held at Palisades High on November 4, one teen suggested that Section 609 of the Welfare and Institutions Code should add that a judge may commit a minor who has committed a serious … Continue reading →

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YMCA Christmas Tree Lot Provides Different Tree Types and Sizes Down in Temescal: Jennifer Garner Laughs About her Purchase

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Sue

Standing on the corner of Sunset and Temescal Canyon Road on Monday night, I enjoyed the smell of fir trees wafting in the air. The Palisades-Malibu YMCA Christmas Tree lot was open for business in Simon Meadow, and that afternoon … Continue reading →

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Lisa Glantz Honored with Golden Sparkplug for Continuing the Holiday Ho!Ho!Ho! Tradition

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Sue

Last November, the cherished tradition of having Santa Claus make a one-night stop to visit children in Pacific Palisades was suddenly abandoned by the Chamber of Commerce, which had organized the festivities for nearly 70 years. The reason given to halt … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the Holiday Season with a Choral Concert this Weekend

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Sue

By BERNICE FOX ‘Tis the season for warm gatherings with family and friends, the annual Ho!Ho!Ho! and – wait for it – choral concerts! There are three concerts of note this weekend with choir and orchestra. All of these choirs … Continue reading →

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