This time of year, food banks are working extra hard to keep their shelves stocked. If you're in a charitable mood, you might be wondering what exactly these charities are looking for in the way of donations. A recent thread on Reddit explored just that. Numerous commenters with experience either working at or patronizing food banks offered their thoughts on the best items to donate—and it's not just food, either.
Although Luke Bryan and Darius Rucker didn't actually sing 'Jingle Bells' together, they still contributed to an unintentional duet, turning the Christmas classic into a decidedly country carol!
The holidays are a time of giving, and Taylor Swift didn't forget that. Neither did the 10,000 people who came together to sing Christmas carols for Laney Brown, an 8-year-old little girl who is dying of Leukemia.
Released in 1988, 'Scrooged' was a darkly comedic take on Charles Dickens' classic 'A Christmas Carol,' starring Bill Murray in the Ebenezer Scrooge role as Frank Cross, a cynical TV executive alienated from his family and unable to find real happiness. Struggling to put together a live production of 'A Christmas Carol' on Christmas Eve, Frank finds that his real life begins to resemble the story he's producing as three ghosts visit him throughout the evening to try and get him to change his ways before it's too late.
The film took Murray from battling ghosts in 'Ghostbusters' to learning lessons from them, and over time it's become a holiday comedy classic. 25 years later, we take a look back at the cast of the film and see where they are now.
Blake Shelton and the USO Show Troupe Choir teamed up for a surprise holiday acoustic performance in New York City's Greeley Square (Dec. 19), which was hosted by JCPenney. As part of an interview for the event, Shelton revealed his New Year's resolution, one he can't seem to keep despite revisiting it for two decades.
The holiday season is supposed to be all about giving but oftentimes, we forget that in the hustle and bustle of shopping for gifts and baking Christmas cookies. Gold-hearted singer Lauren Alaina didn't forget what's truly important about season.
December 19, 2013 We are less than a week away from Christmas and it got me thinking back to some of my favorite Christmas memories. I'd love to hear some of your favorite Christmas memories too! One of my favorite Christmas memories is while growing up in Lewiston.
December 19, 2013 I have ornaments hanging on my tree just like everyone else. I have the ones I bought 20 years ago that are made of glass and, every once in a while, break.
But the ones I hold dearest to my heart are the ones that are handmade by the ones I love.
Do you hang them too?
I always like talking to the folks from the Family Violence Project. For one thing, I learn a lot. But there is so much positive that comes from them. The positive steps in the right direction and the resources the FVP provides the Central Maine area. Here is what I learned about domestic violence and the holidays.