12/05/2003
December 05, 2003
WAR AGAINST CHRISTMAS 2003 COMPETITION
[I] [III] [IV] [V] [VI] [VII] [VIII] [IX] [X] — See also: War Against Christmas 2002, 2001, 2000.
Just returned from Seattle — hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving.
On a similar note to the Christmas Competition, Seattle did not have a Thanksgiving Day parade, but on the following day had a "Holiday Parade" which, according to The Seattle Times, "kicks off the holiday season."[Downtown parade to kick off holiday season Seattle Times. Thursday, November 27, 2003]
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James Fulford comments: Yes, according to the Seattle Times, local retailer Bon-Macy’s did indeed sponsor a "Holiday Parade." Still, Santa was going to be there and the tree outside the Westlake Center was still a Christmas tree. But this "kicks-off-the-holiday [formerly known as Christmas] season" thing is all over the country — sometimes accompanied by a "Holiday Tree," sometimes by a nondescript Festival of Lights. See below:
Downtown Marion kicks off the holiday season this weekend Marion Star, OH — 20 Nov 2003 MARION — The holiday season kicks off in Downtown Marion this weekend with the return of "Hometown For The Holidays.". The downtown …
Old Town Theatre performance kicks off the holiday season Huntsville Item, TX — 20 Nov 2003 The holidays will start early at the Old Town Theatre, where a musical review by the Studio One Singers will be featured Sunday. …
Hasbro Kicks off the Holiday Season with Award-Winning Toys and … Business Wire (press release) — 12 Nov 2003 PAWTUCKET, RI — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Nov. 12, 2003 — The experts who review toys and games have already made their picks for what’s hot …
Hasbro Kicks off the Holiday Season with Award — Winning Toys Tranformers News — 13 Nov 2003 In Hasbro’s latest Press release, they list award-winning toys, chosen by the experts who review & has made their picks for what’s hot this holiday season. …
Consumerism sparks debate as holidays near The Argus, CA — 1 Dec 2003 The weekend after Thanksgiving, one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year, typically kicks off the holiday season for retailers. …
Barber Ball kicks off holiday festivities Go Erie, PA — 29 Nov 2003 … entertainment added this year. The event, which kicks off the holiday season, is scheduled Dec. 13 at Rainbow Gardens. Back by popular …
Holiday events calendar Gwinnett Daily Post, GA — 30 Nov 2003 … 770-985-3535. Gainesville College kicks off the holiday season with its Family Holiday Concert at 7:30 pm in the Ed Cabell Theatre. …
Downtown parade to kick off holiday season Seattle Times, WA — 27 Nov 2003 The Bon-Macy’s Holiday Parade kicks off the holiday season in festive style tomorrow morning with balloon floats, drill teams, local bands, the ever-popular …
Albuquerque to kick off holiday season with parade KOB-TV, NM — 28 Nov 2003 Others can wait until Saturday night. That’s when Albuquerque kicks off the holiday season with the annual Twinkle Light Parade. …
Tonight on your TV6 News WLUC-TV, MI — 30 Nov 2003 The City of Negaunee kicks off the holiday season with a tree lighting ceremony. We'll have the highlights tonight on your TV6 Weekend News. …
PLANNING AHEAD FOR DECEMBER Times Picayune, LA — 27 Nov 2003 … The city kicks off the holiday season at Kenner Veterans Century of Sentries park, 1901 Williams Blvd., with an official opening of the decorated cottages Dec. …
Hefty helping of travelers New Brunswick Home News Tribune, NJ — 27 Nov 2003 … This really kicks off the holiday season," he said. On Saturday, NJ Transit is projecting 120,000 trips compared to 100,000 on an average Saturday. …
Looking back at the Holiday Parade KTVB, ID — 21 Nov 2003 … Commerce. "The Holiday Parade has established itself as being the thing that kicks off the holiday season," said Roger Lingle. It …
Holiday of Lights turns on Dec. 5 Times Picayune, LA — 26 Nov 2003 … It kicks off the holiday season, bringing together friends and families." Lights will be on for public viewing from 6 to 9 pm daily through Jan. …
The Saratogian The Saratogian, NY — 28 Nov 2003 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Center for the Family’s annual Holiday Craft Fair kicks off the holiday season in earnest on Saturday at the Saratoga Springs …
Check it out Indianapolis Star, IN — 27 Nov 2003 Celebrate an Indianapolis tradition when the opening ceremony for Circle of Lights — a Downtown light display — kicks off the holiday season from 6 pm to 8 …
Caroler, carriages bring in season Fayetteville Online, Fayetteville NC — 26 Nov 2003 … It’s a wonderful community event and kicks off the holiday season,'' said Deborah Mintz, director of the Arts Council of Fayetteville and Cumberland County. …
Tree-mendous event has world of holiday spirit Chicago Sun Times, IL — 21 Nov 2003 … Patriarca. KIDDING AROUND: Theaterworks/USA Children’s Theatre Company kicks off the holiday season with A Christmas Carol. This …
Festivals usher in holidays Agana Pacific Daily News, GU — 27 Nov 2003 By Gene Park. Pleasure Island kicks off the holiday season with the 5th Annual Pleasure Island DanceFest tonight. Tomorrow night, the …
Howell police officers will shine spotlight on seat belt use Howell Tri Town News, NJ — 25 Nov 2003 … Traffic safety officer Matthew Bishop said Thanksgiving traditionally kicks off the holiday season with an increase in traffic volume on the nation’s roads. …
Toys for needy kids sought at parade Asheville Citizen Times, NC — 19 Nov 2003 … For the first time, the Asheville Merchants Corp. is including a toy drive in the annual parade, which kicks off the holiday season in Asheville. …
Holiday Tree arrives! Lighting ceremony is next Friday Katu.com, OR — 18 Nov 2003 The 75-foot Douglas Fir was brought into the square Monday afternoon. The tree officially kicks off the holiday season in Portland. …
Holiday specials becoming tradition for NBC’s Al Roker Cleveland Plain Dealer, OH — 21 Nov 2003 … the country. WVIZ Channel 25 kicks off the holiday season with several new and returning favorites for young viewers. Ossie Davis …
Regional report: Olympia adopts levy; referendum plans discussed Bloomington Pantagraph, IL — 18 Nov 2003 … DEER CREEK — The Community Club in Deer Creek needs a little help when it kicks off the holiday season during The Light Up the Park event on Saturday. …
KILGORE LIGHTS UP DERRICKS Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX — 23 Nov 2003 … Gem Meacham, publicity chair for the preservation foundation, said people enjoy coming out to the annual event because it kicks off the holiday season. …
Hermitage holiday parade marshal is businessman Youngstown Vindicator, OH — 15 Nov 2003 The job of parade marshal for the annual event, which kicks off the holiday season, goes to someone with a record of community service. …
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