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Last-minute gift ideas for everyone on your Christmas list

Need holiday gift ideas? We’ve got ‘em.

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The making of a Smart holiday magazine

Find out what went on behind the scenes to make this issue happen.

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Check out the November/December 2012 issue of Smart

The e-Edition of the November/December 2012 issue of Smart magazine is now available.

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Holiday countdown: Dashing through the snow…

My favorite part of the holiday season (other than the Christmas lights that pop up just about everywhere) is the music. When I was younger, my dad had an Alabama album of Christmas music that we listened to Christmas morning, … Continue reading

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Will the real Santa Claus please stand up?

I took my son, age four, to have Breakfast with Santa this past Saturday.  It was a new experience for both mother and son.  Like most townships and boroughs in our area, mine offered breakfast for a nominal fee of … Continue reading

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Holiday countdown: Light Up Night in York

Head downtown tonight for Light Up Night — live entertainment, children’s activities, caroling, the lighting of the York holiday tree and the arrival of Santa himself. Most of the fun takes place from 5 p.m. to 8 pm. at Continental … Continue reading

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Her last year of believing in Santa? Already?

Recently, my husband mentioned — almost in passing, really — that this is likely the last year our daughter, Samantha, will believe in Santa. I agreed without giving it much thought, and we went back to watching the Flyers kick … Continue reading

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Holiday countdown: ‘Christmas Magic’ at Rocky Ridge

If turkey took up your holiday weekend, make time this week to visit the Christmas Magic Festival of Lights at Rocky Ridge County Park. Walk the half-mile trailed lined with 400,000 lights, and stop in to visit Santa and view … Continue reading

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Want some FREE fun this holiday season?

Here’s a tip on a great place to go for a free visit AND PHOTO with Santa: Head to Bass Pro Shops at the Harrisburg Mall, off Route 283 (and close to the turnpike) in Dauphin County. Even on Black … Continue reading

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Holiday countdown: Meet a reindeer

Think fast — can you name Santa’s eight reindeer? Stop by Stauffers of Kissel Hill in Dover or East York today to visit with Santa — and meet a live reindeer. Bring your camera for photos and dress warmly: This … Continue reading

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