Christmas in August? Maybe not a bad idea this year. Retailers are already talking about price increases of up to 15 percent this year on holiday goods, from staples like tree ornaments and toys to luxury gifts like European handbags and clothing. The main cause? It's the same old chestnut, soaring energy prices. While most consumers are just starting to think about back-to-school shopping, ...

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Apple is about to launch a 'nano' version of the hugely successful iPhone. It is expected to be in the shops in time for Christmas.

Apple is about to launch a 'nano' version of the hugely successful iPhone. It is expected to be in the shops in time for Christmas.

Carol Ann Hewson, co-owner of Two Sisters Lunchbox Café, is getting an early start planning for the music and entertainment for the Downtown Waxahachie Victorian Christmas 2008.

PORTLAND (AP) — The Pacific Northwest Christmas Tree Growers Association says it has found a document that proves Mexican inspectors held up the delivery of trees last season for protectionist reasons.

PORTLAND (AP) — The Pacific Northwest Christmas Tree Growers Association says it has found a document that proves Mexican inspectors held up the delivery of trees last season for protectionist reasons.

If you've got about 10,000 square feet of warehouse space with a loading dock, and expect it to be free for six or seven weeks leading up to Christmas, the folks at Christmas Cheer would appreciate a call. The charity has been without a home since last season [...]

Harry Potter author JK Rowling delighted fans this week by announcing on Thursday -- her 43rd birthday -- that a book of fairy tales she penned for a charity auction and close friends will go on general release just before Christmas.