christmas Archives - AltonMo.com

The season of giving often doubles as the season of eating. One needs to go to holiday parties prepared. Here are suggestions.

Sugar and treats have evolved from medieval times to our modern, fanciful creations. The very first cookies were neither soft nor sweet.

Most Americans do celebrate Christmas with gift-giving and decorations. Others leave Christ out of Christmas.

The Children’s Ballet of the Ozarks is performing the classical Nutcracker. Young children perform this with adults.

This year, the Culture Club, working with the Chamber, is adding a few events. They are planning to host vendors around the square.

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MDC says you can continue the benefits of live Christmas trees in conservation-friendly ways by regifting them back to nature.

Amidst the war, opponents agreed to meet peacefully on this sacred night. Germans and allies took time to rejoice together on this holy day.

For the first time ever in United States history, a Nativity will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol beginning December 10.

Alton First Baptist Church is once more hosting a community Christmas Eve service. Everyone is invited to this sacred evening.

Governor Parson and First Lady Parson cordially invited families to attend this year’s Candlelight Tours and annual tree lighting ceremony.

Last year, 76.2 million people shopped in-store on Black Friday. Additionally, 90.6 million shopped online.

Every year, the US Capitol gets an enormous, live evergreen to decorate as the nation’s Christmas tree. This year, it will travel from Alaska!