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Here We Come A-Caroling

Here We Come A-Caroling

Christmas carolers may not be as visible as they once were, but holiday celebrants who still engage in this fun tradition will have many songs to choose from as they inspire their neighbors with holiday cheer. No song may align with caroling better than “Here We Come A-Caroling” (or “Here We Come A-wassailing”). Though it’s hard to pinpoint the precise origins of this beloved song, historians believe it dates back to the mid-nineteenth century. Since then, the song has been performed by many notable groups, artists and even rodents, as distinguished entertainers such as the Boston Pops, Perry Como and Alvin and the Chipmunks have recorded the tune. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

May you be filled with the wonder of the season

May you be filled with the wonder of the season

Pastoral Points 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

December wasn’t always the twelfth month of the year

December wasn’t always the twelfth month of the year

Armchair linguists might know that the Latin word “decem” means “ten,” which is a little curious given that December is the twelfth month of the year. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

Mason Newsam and Cyler Nieman

Mason Newsam and Cyler Nieman

(Above) Mason Newsam 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

These festive films make for the perfect family movie night

These festive films make for the perfect family movie night

A family movie night makes for a great way for families to bond and enjoy some relaxing time together. Such nights are a tradition in households across the globe, and they can even become a fun way for extended families to celebrate the holiday days together. When hosting overnight guests this holiday season, hosts can plan a family movie night and line up any of these family-friendly holiday movies. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

When did Christmas lights become so popular?

When did Christmas lights become so popular?

Holiday lights are now everywhere come the holiday season. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

“The 12 Days of Christmas” dates back several centuries

“The 12 Days of Christmas” dates back several centuries

Christmas carols can be heard far and wide from Thanksgiving weekend through Christmas Day. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

Make a joyful noise

Make a joyful noise

LCC students put on their annual Christmas concert last Thursday at the LCC gym. (top, back row) Abigail Bors, Colston Hahne, Abel Potosnyak, Brock Pinkelman, (middle row)........   false 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

Laurel elementary school earns ‘Excellent’ rating

Laurel elementary school earns ‘Excellent’ rating

LAUREL – Faculty, staff, administrators, students and parents may describe Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School as “good,” “great,” or even “excellent.” 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

Cedar County Fair will once again bring in country stars

Cedar County Fair will once again bring in country stars

HARTINGTON – The Cedar County Fair has once again booked some big name entertainment for its Cedarstock summer concert series. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

Daniel B. “Dan” Meyer

Daniel B. “Dan” Meyer

RANDOLPH – Daniel B. “Dan” Meyer, 67, Randolph, died Dec. 17, 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

Tammy Golay

Tammy Golay 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

Roger H. Becker

Roger H. Becker

Roger Becker 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

Karen Donner

CROFTON – Karen Donner, 71, Crofton, died Dec. 17, 2023, at her residence under Hospice care. Funeral services are pending at the Wintz Funeral Home, Crofton. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

Former Laurel Advocate employee tells of WWII airplane crash

Former Laurel Advocate employee tells of WWII airplane crash

Pages of History 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

LCC could make decision next month on new athletic conference

LCC could make decision next month on new athletic conference

LAUREL – Laurel-Concord-Coleridge’s school board members may make a decision on pursuing membership in a new activity and athletic conference at its next regular meeting. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

Bears split Ponca, Plainview games

Bears split Ponca, Plainview games

LAUREL – The Laurel-Concord-Coleridge boys basketball team split two games over the past week with a 57-44 loss to Ponca for LCC’s first loss of the season and a 51-45 win over Plainview in overtime. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

Lady Bears win two

Lady Bears win two

LAUREL – The Laurel-Concord-Coleridge girls basketball team earned two more wins in the young season to improve to 5-1 with just one game remaining on the pre-holiday slate before the moratorium. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

Christmas Concert

Christmas Concert

It wouldn’t be the holidays without music to help set the mood and the Laurel-Concord-Coleridge elementary kids did their best to do just that at the LCC annual holiday concert. Students Aleithia Quanbeck, Rylen Christiansen, Hadassah Kossler and Alma White (top left) performed as a quartet, while (above) Brooklyn Lawyer, (back) Lena Brummels and Elizabeth Kneifl (front) supplement on the tambourine. Crew Koch, Taylor Funk and Colt Thompson (left) sing and dance their way to the holidays. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

Dear Santa . . .

Dear Santa . . .

Randolph’s kindergartners and first-graders took some time to write their wishes to Santa......   false 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

Neal M. Stone

LAUREL – Neal M. Stone, 86, Laurel, died Dec. 4, 2023, at Bryan Medical Center West Campus, Lincoln, ending his courageous battle with dementia. He was surrounded by his loving wife and children. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

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