Newstalk 870 KFLD: The Mid Columbia's Newstalk Leader » christmas http://newstalk870.am Tue, 21 May 2013 03:20:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 So Much for a White Christmas in the Tri-Cities! http://newstalk870.am/so-much-for-a-white-christmas-in-the-tri-cities/ http://newstalk870.am/so-much-for-a-white-christmas-in-the-tri-cities/#comments Tue, 25 Dec 2012 07:02:14 +0000 Andrew Kirk http://1027kord.com/?p=127213 The weather was absolutely gorgeous Monday afternoon. I took my daughter down to the river to throw rocks in and I just couldn't muster sadness for the lack of snow. If you can't have a white Christmas, the next best thing is a beautiful, sunny Christmas in the Mid-Columbia!

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/so-much-for-a-white-christmas-in-the-tri-cities/feed/ 0 Flickr, Bruce Cohen Skateboarding Santa Dog Is Here to Save Christmas http://newstalk870.am/skateboarding-santa-dog-is-here-to-save-christmas/ http://newstalk870.am/skateboarding-santa-dog-is-here-to-save-christmas/#comments Mon, 24 Dec 2012 18:15:24 +0000 Emerald Catron http://thefw.com/?p=174250 Does it seem like no matter how much cognac you put in your eggnog, you just can't seem to get into the Christmas spirit? Maybe you should try watching this video. It's significantly more cute, with and causes zero

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/skateboarding-santa-dog-is-here-to-save-christmas/feed/ 0 YouTube 10 Things You Didn't Know About 'Home Alone' http://newstalk870.am/things-you-didnt-know-about-home-alone/ http://newstalk870.am/things-you-didnt-know-about-home-alone/#comments Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:00:16 +0000 TheFW Staff http://thefw.com/?p=172503 If you tried to describe the violent holiday classic ‘Home Alone’ to someone who had never seen it, they might wonder why it’s considered a “must watch” at Christmas time. Watching the precocious, sadistic Kevin McAllister (played by Macaulay Culkin) find new and unique ways to commit assault and battery against two hapless burglars doesn’t sound like something that would teach an impressionable child about why the holidays are important.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/things-you-didnt-know-about-home-alone/feed/ 0 20th Century Fox Massive Christmas Light Display Impresses Internet, Annoys Neighbors http://newstalk870.am/massive-christmas-light-display-annoys-neighbors/ http://newstalk870.am/massive-christmas-light-display-annoys-neighbors/#comments Sun, 23 Dec 2012 14:00:37 +0000 Jeremy Taylor http://thefw.com/?p=173904 Last year the 56,000 light Christmas display which adorned Jan Stewart's Fountain Valley, California home went viral, with a YouTube video of the lights in action garnering close to 500,000 views.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/massive-christmas-light-display-annoys-neighbors/feed/ 0 10 Unusual Historical Events That Happened During Christmas http://newstalk870.am/historical-events-that-happened-on-christmas/ http://newstalk870.am/historical-events-that-happened-on-christmas/#comments Sat, 22 Dec 2012 18:00:18 +0000 Carl Pettit http://thefw.com/?p=171210 Everyone knows Christmas Day is all about tearing open presents, spending time with loved ones, gorging on lots of good food and celebrating the holiday spirit in general. Even though most of us have got the holiday thing down by now, some folks out there might not be aware of some of the unusual and history-making events marking Christmas Day and Christmas Eve in the past.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/historical-events-that-happened-on-christmas/feed/ 0 Getty Images, Wiki Commons Resources for Christmas Eve: NORAD Santa Tracker, Reindeer Cam, Messages From Santa + More http://newstalk870.am/resources-for-christmas-eve-norad-santa-tracker-reindeer-cam-messages-from-santa-more/ http://newstalk870.am/resources-for-christmas-eve-norad-santa-tracker-reindeer-cam-messages-from-santa-more/#comments Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:44:26 +0000 KORD Waking Crew http://1027kord.com/?p=126578 Here's everything you'll be looking for on Christmas Eve on one page.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/resources-for-christmas-eve-norad-santa-tracker-reindeer-cam-messages-from-santa-more/feed/ 0 Frederick M. Brown, Getty Images Do You 'Go Griswold' on Your Home for the Holidays? Check Out New Pics and Send Us Yours! http://newstalk870.am/do-you-griswold-your-home-for-the-holidays-send-us-your-pics/ http://newstalk870.am/do-you-griswold-your-home-for-the-holidays-send-us-your-pics/#comments Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:00:38 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=108966 Send us a picture of your home decked out for the holidays, and you could win some great prizes from Newstalk 870 -- maybe even be crowned "King Griswold" of Tri-Cities!

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/do-you-griswold-your-home-for-the-holidays-send-us-your-pics/feed/ 0 Christmas For Children Donations Showcases Your Generosity! [PHOTOS] http://newstalk870.am/christmas-for-children-donations-showcases-your-generosity-photos/ http://newstalk870.am/christmas-for-children-donations-showcases-your-generosity-photos/#comments Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:07:29 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=112582 Once again, our listeners have come through for the children!

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/christmas-for-children-donations-showcases-your-generosity-photos/feed/ 0 (Townsquare media image) Have You Entered the 'Griswold' Holiday Light Contest Yet? http://newstalk870.am/have-you-entered-the-griswold-holiday-light-contest-yet/ http://newstalk870.am/have-you-entered-the-griswold-holiday-light-contest-yet/#comments Thu, 13 Dec 2012 21:53:30 +0000 Andrew Kirk http://newstalk870.am/?p=112044 I saw this on Facebook and just HAD to share it.

]]> http://newstalk870.am/have-you-entered-the-griswold-holiday-light-contest-yet/feed/ 0 Facebook.com 17 Houses Decked Out for Christmas http://newstalk870.am/houses-decorated-for-christmas/ http://newstalk870.am/houses-decorated-for-christmas/#comments Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:00:18 +0000 Cameron Simcik http://thefw.com/?p=171719 No matter what the holiday, we always love getting extra festive. It's not like we need an excuse to wear awful Christmas sweaters or take part in a harmless snowman prank, but doing that stuff during the season makes us look a little less crazy. The season also provides the perfect excuse to go way overboard in the decorating department.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/houses-decorated-for-christmas/feed/ 0 Outrageous Political Holiday Gift Ideas! You're Going to Want One of These http://newstalk870.am/outrageous-political-holiday-gift-ideas-youre-going-to-want-one-of-these/ http://newstalk870.am/outrageous-political-holiday-gift-ideas-youre-going-to-want-one-of-these/#comments Fri, 07 Dec 2012 23:08:27 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=110997 During the holidays it's always good to look at the lighter side of politics, even when it comes to gifts.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/outrageous-political-holiday-gift-ideas-youre-going-to-want-one-of-these/feed/ 0 (Courtesy Eagleview products) 12 Santas Who Might Be Drunk http://newstalk870.am/12-santas-who-might-be-drunk/ http://newstalk870.am/12-santas-who-might-be-drunk/#comments Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:00:31 +0000 Cameron Simcik http://thefw.com/?p=169553 Even though Santa has an awesome job, it can be super stressful at times. Sure he's a jolly ol' guy who gives out presents for a living, but when Christmas Eve rolls around, things can get really tricky. If you think about it, the guy has to pull off delivering like, millions and millions of presents to people all around the world, so of course Santa needs to relax a bit post-Christmas. You know-- hop in the jaccuzi, get a massage or down a couple dozen chocolate chip cookies while the elves give him a manicure.

However, there are times Santa goes a little overboard with this whole "relaxing" thing, and he knocks back a few too many drinks (and we're not talking about milk). Basically, the guy gets extra, extra tipsy. He ends up passing out on sidewalks, subways and even right next to the Christmas tree. Who know Saint Nick was such a party animal?

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/12-santas-who-might-be-drunk/feed/ 0 Obama Plans Hawaii Vacation While U.S. Goes Over Fiscal Cliff http://newstalk870.am/obama-plans-hawaii-vacation-while-u-s-goes-over-fiscal-cliff/ http://newstalk870.am/obama-plans-hawaii-vacation-while-u-s-goes-over-fiscal-cliff/#comments Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:02:38 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=109519 According to media sources in Hawaii, President Obama plans to hang loose for about 20 days, including the day when the U.S. will go "over the fiscal cliff" unless a budget and tax plan is reached.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/obama-plans-hawaii-vacation-while-u-s-goes-over-fiscal-cliff/feed/ 0 (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Best Christmas Tree Lots in the Tri-Cities http://newstalk870.am/best-christmas-tree-lots-in-the-tri-cities/ http://newstalk870.am/best-christmas-tree-lots-in-the-tri-cities/#comments Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:26:02 +0000 Greg DeLange http://1027kord.com/?p=121089 If you're looking for a live, fresh-cut Christmas tree this year, here are the suggestions from our listeners for where to go:

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/best-christmas-tree-lots-in-the-tri-cities/feed/ 0 Flickr, Steven Depolo What's the No. 1 Best Holiday Movie of All Time? [POLL] http://newstalk870.am/whats-the-no-1-best-holiday-movie-of-all-time-poll/ http://newstalk870.am/whats-the-no-1-best-holiday-movie-of-all-time-poll/#comments Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:15:42 +0000 Andrew Kirk http://1027kord.com/?p=121114 A few days ago we asked what your favorite holiday movies were. Over 100 people responded with dozens of titles. That makes us wonder what people think is the No. 1 holiday movie OF ALL TIME. We've created a comprehensive list of the nation's favorites. Vote for your No. 1 favorite.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/whats-the-no-1-best-holiday-movie-of-all-time-poll/feed/ 0 Google Images Where Can You Buy a Fresh Christmas Tree in the Tri-Cities? [SURVEY] http://newstalk870.am/where-can-you-buy-a-fresh-christmas-tree-in-the-tri-cities-survey/ http://newstalk870.am/where-can-you-buy-a-fresh-christmas-tree-in-the-tri-cities-survey/#comments Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:55:35 +0000 Faith Martin http://1027kord.com/?p=120852 We know many of you have an artificial tree you love, but thousands of you still love to pick out a fresh, live tree. Help us compile a list of great places to go in the Mid-Columbia.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/where-can-you-buy-a-fresh-christmas-tree-in-the-tri-cities-survey/feed/ 0 Flickr, Patrick Lentz Black Friday Tri-Cities-Good Luck Finding Parking Spot! http://newstalk870.am/black-friday-tri-cities-good-luck-finding-parking-spot/ http://newstalk870.am/black-friday-tri-cities-good-luck-finding-parking-spot/#comments Fri, 23 Nov 2012 21:45:19 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=108449 We found out first-hand, Black Friday is crazy.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/black-friday-tri-cities-good-luck-finding-parking-spot/feed/ 0 (Townsquare media image) Christmas for Children – Join Newstalk 870 + Ranch & Home This Season to Help Kids http://newstalk870.am/christmas-for-children-join-newstalk-870-and-ranch-and-home-this-season/ http://newstalk870.am/christmas-for-children-join-newstalk-870-and-ranch-and-home-this-season/#comments Wed, 21 Nov 2012 23:00:07 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=108305 Help the foster children of the Mid-Columbia have a memorable Christmas this year!

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/christmas-for-children-join-newstalk-870-and-ranch-and-home-this-season/feed/ 0 (Townsquare Media Image) Top Toys for Upcoming Holiday Season: New Wii, One Direction Dolls & Furby — Again? http://newstalk870.am/the-top-15-toys-for-the-upcoming-holiday-season-the-new-wii-one-direction-dolls-and-furby-again/ http://newstalk870.am/the-top-15-toys-for-the-upcoming-holiday-season-the-new-wii-one-direction-dolls-and-furby-again/#comments Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:00:58 +0000 Ben Worcester http://tsminteractive.com/?p=142707 We know, we know—it's only September. When it comes to toys, though, it's never too early to start thinking about the holiday season, especially for retailers. It is big business. Huge business. The buying frenzy of the holidays can comprise 40 percent of the total annual profit for a toy store. With this in mind, Toys R Us has released their 2012 Holiday Hot Toy List to get a head start on the hottest items this year.

So what's on it this year?

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/the-top-15-toys-for-the-upcoming-holiday-season-the-new-wii-one-direction-dolls-and-furby-again/feed/ 0 toysrus.com, Nintendo Local 'Tidbits' Editor Is In Trouble and Asking For Help http://newstalk870.am/local-tidbits-editor-is-in-trouble-and-asking-for-help/ http://newstalk870.am/local-tidbits-editor-is-in-trouble-and-asking-for-help/#comments Sun, 25 Dec 2011 14:15:29 +0000 Andrew Kirk http://newstalk870.am/?p=30615 Have you ever watched, "It's a Wonderful Life" and wondered if you would spring to action to help a friend like the community of Bedford Falls did when George was in trouble? We'll here's your chance to test yourself

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