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‘Christmas in October’ workshop scheduled in Norman (The Oklahoman)

NORMAN — The Cleveland County Home and Community Education Group will have "Christmas in October,” a one-day event to recruit new members and let the community learn about the group, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at the extension center, 601 E Robinson St. The event will showcase local talent and help participants begin their holiday preparations. Registration is $8 and includes workshop ...

Downtown Merchants working on Christmas (Star Beacon)

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas — in August? Well, it is for members of the Ashtabula Downtown Development Association, who are starting to plan this year’s hometown holiday.

Xbox updates - what’s coming this Christmas (The New Zealand Herald)

The pre-Christmas run-up is about to begin for gaming fans, with a series of big titles being released to the New Zealand market. But there's more than just software on the agenda for Xbox, according to Tom Hunt, the head of Xbox in New Zealand.

Schlitterbahn plans Christmas opening (The New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung)

Schlitterbahn fans will no longer have tear themselves away from the famous waterpark when warm weather ends.

More Charges Filed Against Suspect In Christmas Tree Farm Slaying (WXII-TV Winston-Salem)

GRAYSON COUNTY, Va. -- A Crumpler, N.C., man charged in connection with the January killing of a prominent Christmas tree farmer, his son and another worker had a bevy of additional charges leveled against him this week.

Volunteers ready to give Christmas joy (News 14 Carolina)

CHARLOTTE -- While it’s still about 130 days until Christmas, many people are already thinking about Operation Christmas Child.

A Nice Green Leaf: Happy bloomin’ Christmas, already? (Independent)

Eek guys look what I found yesterday on Amazon. Yes, while most of us idiots are still struggling with the intricacies of the bulb order, Raven is off and running, Ironwoman triathlete-stylie, towards the long-term goal that is a Happy Christmas

Christmas crackers? Seasonal recruitment under way… (BBC News)

With only 135 shopping days left, a Northern Ireland contact centre says it is gearing up for the Christmas rush.

Country stars duet with Elvis on Christmas CD (The Pantagraph)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- 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.”