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Christmas trees are objects of beauty and cheer—that is until after Christmas when they can become a chore for families wondering what to do with them.  The St. Louis County Departme...

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The customs of Festivus—a non-secular holiday celebrated nationally on December 23, may seem a bit foreign to those used to only tinsel, candles and holiday cheer. The Story of Festi...

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Looking for something beyond turkey and the spiral sliced ham? Consider setting the holiday table with beef. Whether you’re serving an elegant standing prime rib or a flat-iron steak slic...

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Julia Usher is one smart cookie, especially when it comes to baking Christmas cookies.  “I love to bake Christmas cookies, but cookie-baking and cookie swaps are something I think p...

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Gingersnap Thumbprint cookies Cranberry apricot filling: 3/4 cup apricot jam 1/3 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped DOUGH: 2 cups all purpose flour 2 teas...

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Wrapping paper, packaging, decorations—Americans throw away 25 percent more material from Thanksgiving Day to New Years than at any other time of year. If you’re looking to put a lit...

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By: Danni Eickenhorst, Midland Division On Tuesday, November 22, Angel Lewis, Chris Word and their family arrived at the Salvation Army in East St. Louis as volunteers, ready to serv...

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The holidays are in full swing, as students from the Lindbergh School District participated in several activities this week.  Sappington Elementary School first-graders learned holid...