You’ve heard it a thousand times—that cascading four-note melody that shows up in malls, movies, and church concerts every December. But “Carol of the Bells” didn’t start as a Christmas song. It started as Shchedryk, a Ukrainian choral piece sent to Europe[...]
Tag: The Holidays
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Account of a Visit From St. Nicholas
’Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro’ the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all[...]
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On This Day | The First Performance of The Messiah?
The announcement that the Minot Choral club will give the “Messiah” on the evening of Dec. 23rd come as welcome news to many hundreds in this city, because the oratorio has never been given in full in Minot before. Many living here[...]
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126th Annual Christmas Bird Count Coming to Minot December 27th
The sun won’t be up yet when a small band of birders gathers at Prairie Sky Bread this Saturday morning, thermoses in hand, ready to spend the shortest days of the year doing something humans have done for 126 winters straight: counting[...]
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On This Day | A Christmas Message
And so we say, may we all continue to display this unselfish spirit during the year to come — the spirit first shown by our Saviour, more than two thousand years ago. [...]Read More... from On This Day | A Christmas Message
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Dakota Gardener: Norfolk pine — A tropical Christmas tree
Despite my best intentions, I am always stressed by this point in the holiday season. As a mom, I feel the societal pressure to transform into Martha Stewart to create the ultimate holiday for my family. The only problem is that I[...]
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Prairie Fare: Managing holiday celebrations and cookie temptations
“I see you!” I said to my son. He was 3 years old at the time. His little hand was reaching over the edge of the countertop to a cooling rack. He was sneakily grabbing another cookie. He grinned as he took[...]
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Minot honors veterans with Wreaths Across America at Rosehill Cemetery
Cold temperatures didn’t keep volunteers away from Rosehill Memorial Cemetery this weekend. Dozens gathered in Minot to place wreaths on veterans’ graves, carrying on a tradition meant to honor service and keep those stories alive for the next generation. Organized by the[...]
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On This Day | A Powerful Reminder
A red bulb or shade in this instance, will be placed on the 18 story Christmas Tree with each traffic death recorded in North Dakota. The "Let's Keep Our Christmas Tree Green" campaign starts [...]Read More... from On This Day | A[...]
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On This Day | Ditch the Throttle and the Bottle This Holiday Season
The throttle and the bottle were the big reasons why a record 609 persons were killed in traffic accidents last Christmas, according to a study made by the National Safety Council. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Ditch the Throttle and[...]
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Team Minot Cookie Drive
Let’s bake a little joy together this season! We’re collecting homemade cookies on Monday, Dec. 15 and Tuesday, Dec. 16 to bring extra holiday spirit to Team Minot, and we’d love your help. Simply package your cookies in a disposable container, include[...]
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ND Christmas tree farmers see demand rise
The price of artificial Christmas trees is climbing this year—tariffs have pushed many stores to raise prices—and that shift is sending more families back to tree farms. For Mary Podoll, one of North Dakota’s few Christmas tree growers, the uptick in demand[...]
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Dakota Gardener: Consider a Kalanchoe this holiday season
NDSU Extension – Burleigh County It’s that time of year again — garden centers and greenhouses are well-stocked with beautiful holiday plants. They make great gifts for friends and families. Nothing looks better on a table or desk than a blooming Christmas[...]
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On This Day | Once More Dear Home
…I with rapture behold thee.” What better words could be chosen to express the happiness of American servicemen who are home this Christmas than the opening lines of the Pilgrims’ Chorus? With hundreds of [...]Read More... from On This Day | Once[...]
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Let there be light: Minot hosts Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting to kick off holiday season
Minot eased into the holiday season Friday night with the kind of small-town warmth that cuts through even a sub-20-degree chill. Families gathered downtown for the annual tree lighting, a tradition that’s become a community anchor as December approaches. The night brought[...]
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Herald Opinion: Small Business Saturday is important for retailers, as well as our communities’ economy
Between the rush of Black Friday and the click frenzy of Cyber Monday sits a quieter force with deeper roots: Small Business Saturday. It’s more than a marketing push — it’s a reminder that where you spend matters. Each dollar at a[...]