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Haiti Mennonite And Amish Missionary Captives Escaped
Back on October 16, 2021, sixteen U.S. citizens along with one Canadian individual were kidnapped.
Greer Mill Is Receiving A One-Mile Hiking Trail For Visitors
Greer Mill is going to get a one-mile hiking trail. On Dec. 9, 2021, Ranger Matt Dillon signed a decision memo authorizing construction of the new trail.
The Meaning Behind The 12 Days Of Christmas Song
Have you ever wondered what “The 12 Days of Christmas” lyrics mean? Here is the meaning and history behind the song.
Delicious Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe For The Holidays
Snickerdoodle cookies are one of those must-haves at Christmas-time. Here is the recipe for the delicious cookies from Modern Honey.
5 Different Activities For The Shortest Day Of The Year
The first day of winter is on December 21, 2021. Here are five different activities to do on the shortest day of the year.
Real Or Artificial Christmas Tree, Which Do You Prefer?
There is a great controversy in families, between friends, between strangers! The controversy is whether you prefer a real or artificial tree.
Fruitcake? The History Behind The Holiday Food
What is a fruitcake? Who eats it? Why do we give it at Christmastime? Where did it come from? AltonMo.com did some searching and this is what we found.
Donate Blood And Help More People During The Holidays
At this time of year when we think of helping the unfortunate, the Red Cross is asking that you keep thinking of others
Ham Or Turkey: Which Do You Have For Christmas Dinner?
We all have our standard Christmas meal. The main two are turkey and ham. In a recent AltonMo.com poll, the main vote was for ham.
The Reason For The Season: “A Charlie Brown Christmas” 56th Anniversary
A great Christmas classic everyone enjoys is “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” This movie just celebrated its 56th anniversary on December 9, 2021.
Christmas Cookie Recipe For Yummy Sugar Cookies
In a recent AltonMo.com poll (from Alton, Mo., Christmas parade) on what people’s favorite cookie is, it was sugar cookies. Here’s the recipe for it.












