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Forget the DIY, Britain wants to put its feet up at Christmas, not shelves (Financial Times)

For the great British Do-It-Yourself enthusiast, Christmas and Bank holidays have traditionally been those times of the year to finish off jobs around the house.

Christmas Parade Plans (WCBI Columbus)

It is so hot outside many of us aren't thinking about Christmas, unless you are the organizers of the Columbus Christmas Parade.

Jackson church becomes site for Christmas project (Chillicothe Gazette)

JACKSON - The "world's largest Christmas project" just got a little bit bigger with the creation of a new Jackson collection center.

Trust seeks Christmas No. 1 song (Blyth and Wansbeck Today)

SCHOOLS and youth groups are being invited by the National Trust to get creative this autumn and compose a song with a green message, which could potentially become the National Trust Christmas number one. (06/08/2008 11:54:46)

Linn Christmas Greeters seek volunteers (Albany Democrat-Herald)

The Linn Christmas Greeters are in dire need of volunteers for leadership positions. The group has provided gifts for low-income families, seniors and disabled people in the Albany area for about 30 years. Last year, it helped 752 families, or 2,143 individuals, including 224 seniors and disabled.

Country stars duet with Elvis on Christmas CD (The New Sabah Times)

Thanks to technology, Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride and LeAnn Rimes will be among the country stars performing with the king of rock ‘n’ roll on “Elvis Presley Christmas Duets.”