When do you remove Santa from the front yard: January or July?
Is it time to take down the Christmas decorations? Some families traditionally take down their holiday decorations on New Year's Day, while others wait until much later in the month and much, much later, too. When do you think Christmas decorations should be taken down? After New Year's Day? February? July? Tell us in the comment section below.
Here's a look at what's open and closed this Tuesday, Dec. 25.
One stingy, literary character once asked, "You boy, what day is it today?" Why, it's Christmas Day, sir. And, since it is Christmas Day, there are many local businesses closed. Here's a look at what's open and closed this Tuesday, Dec. 25: U.S. Post Office (Portsmouth location) — Closed; no mail delivery today Portsmouth Town Hall — Closed Portsmouth Free Public Library — Closed Portsmouth Transfer Station — Closed Portsmouth public schools — Closed winter break. School administration building is also closed. Grocery Stores Convenience Stores/Gas Stations Coffee Shops Most Restaurants and Stores Most restaurant and stores will be closed today at owner's discretion, but you might want to call ahead to double check. A full list of …
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Here's a look at what's open and closed Monday, Dec. 24.
You might be running around on Christmas Eve trying to grab those last minute gifts or complete errands, but not all locations in town will be open for business. The Portsmouth Town Hall will be closing early, as well as other public departments. Here's a look at what's open and closed this Monday, Dec. 24: U.S. Post Office (Portsmouth location) — Closing at noon Portsmouth Town Hall — Closing at noon Portsmouth Free Public Library — Closed Portsmouth Transfer Station — Closing early today at 2 p.m. Portsmouth public schools — Closed for winter break. School administration building is also closed. Grocery Stores Convenience Stores/Gas Stations Coffee Shops Most Restaurants and Stores Most restaurant and stores will be closing early …
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The North American Aerospace Defense Command has a website that now offers a Santa tracker mobile app to follow the jolly man's magical flight.
Portsmouth children have sent him their wish lists, sat on his lap, and left cookies and milk for his arrival. Now the only thing left for children to do is track Santa's progress as he delivers gifts around the world on Christmas Eve. Thanks to the folks behind the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) website, families worldwide can now follow Santa's Christmas journey in real time. The tradition started in 1955 after an advertisement for Sears Roebuck & Co. misprinted a telephone number for a special "Santa hotline." Instead of reaching Kris Kringle, the number put kids through to the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) Commander-in-Chief’s operations, according to a description on the NORAD Tracks Santa Facebook page, …
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We're looking for the schedule of Christmas services at local houses of worship — post yours in the comments.
With Christmas approaching, local houses of worship are preparing for their annual services — and Portsmouth Patch wants to help inform parishioners of their schedules. [Find the list of churches on the Portsmouth Patch Directory by clicking here. Don't see yours? Send an email to Editor Sandy McGee at Sandy@patch.com to get one.] Please add your Mass and other services in the comment section below, and we'll re-feature this article heading into Christmas weekend.
An active weather pattern is expected to begin on Sunday and to continue into the middle of next week.
Bing Crosby's isn't the only one dreaming of a white Christmas. With our recent warm winters, snow angels and snowmen almost seem like a thing of the past. This year, however, we might have a proper holiday backdrop. According to the National Weather Service, an active weather pattern is expected to begin today and to continue into the middle of next week. The details, including the timing and type of precipitation, remains uncertain. It all depends on the air temperature. For Sunday night, the NWS reports it might be cold enough for snow; but it would be light. Minor accumulations are possible. On Monday, a low pressure system will increase our odds at a snowfall, although the NWS warns the types and amounts are subject to change and are…
Santa Claus began his annual journey to Portsmouth neighborhoods on Saturday, Dec. 1. He will continue to visit through Dec. 10, weather permitting.
With clear skies expected, Santa Claus will begin his annual trek to Portsmouth neighborhoods on Saturday evening, Dec. 1, according to OnAquidneck.com. Pulled by a tractor, Santa and his sleigh will drive down West Main Road this coming Saturday and hear the Christmas wishes of every boy and girl. Santa Claus will make his way through various Portsmouth neighborhoods through Dec. 10. The sleigh will pass by houses every evening except on Sundays. In the event of rain or severe weather conditions, the sleigh will not travel. On Sunday, Dec. 9, Santa Claus will make a special visit to the Glen Manor House at 2:45 p.m. Children are welcome to visit the manor and give Santa their Christmas wish list. Santa would also like to visit special …
2:02 pm on Thursday, December 6, 2012
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Thanks to a very special U.S. Postal Service program, "Santa" will reply to children who mail him their Christmas wish lists this holiday season.
Every year, millions of children sit down to make a wish list for Santa, hoping he will make all of their Christmas dreams come true. But what if Santa actually wrote back? The United States Postal Service is now accepting "Letters From Santa," a program that allows any person to play Santa by sending a letter signed by Saint Nick to any child. According to a postal service news release, "The 'Letters From Santa' program helps parents fulfill the dreams of their own children." Instructions to send a letter from Santa: In Portsmouth, letters can be dropped off at the U.S. Postal Office on Chase Road. TELL US: Do your children or children in your family plan on writing a letter to Santa this year?
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It's a decision families make every year - are you willing to withstand the cold, sap and needles necessary for an 'authentic' Christmas?
Sure, everyone appreciates some good holiday decor. But have you ever been tempted to take it easy on yourself and purchase an artificial Christmas tree? Purists won't go near them, but for others, the thought of chopping down a tree - leaving needles, sap and leaking water in your living room - is not their idea of a happy holiday. Despite the hassle, real trees outsell their artificial cousins by more than a 3-to-1 margin each season, according to the National Christmas Tree Association. Bear in mind, of course, artificial trees can be reused every year. Readers, what do you think? Are you undertaking the Griswold family tradition this year or are will an artificial tree do the trick for your family?
Gov. Chafee's office backtracks from an announcement Monday that there would be no official tree-lighting ceremony this year.
There will be a tree-lighting ceremony this year after all. Gov. Lincoln Chafee's top press aide said Tuesday she spoke in error Monday when she said there would be no tree lighting ceremony. "There will be an official tree lighting ceremony at the State House with the Governor in attendance," said Christine Hunsinger in an email statement. No date has been set. Now, the question is, will protesters turn up again as they did last year, when Gov. Lincoln Chafee referred to the large evergreen in the middle of the State House rotonda as a holiday tree instead of a Christmas tree. The tree was erected Monday. Last December, Chafee was lambasted by GOP lawmakers, some talk show hosts, and the Roman Catholic Bishop Tobin for his decision to …
9:44 am on Thursday, November 29, 2012
I am fine with calling it a holiday tree, as that seems more ecumenical to me... after all, there are other groups besides Christians living and paying taxes in the State... more ›
Beth Paolero
5:10 pm on Thursday, January 10, 2013
I've never taken my Christmas tree or decor down until after Epiphany, and I usually keep my seasonal wintery stuff like snowmen and snowflakes) up through Feb. more ›