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Carter McKenna, Dan McKenna, Theresa McKenna, Kevin McKenna

Life in Christmas letters

By Angie Frederickson | November 27, 2024
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Theresa McKenna, Carter McKenna, Dan McKenna, Kevin Mckenna, Cindy Burnett
Nicholas Newland, Deborah Cooper-Newland, Bob Newland, Stephanie Newland, Samantha Newland

A hot-red Christmas truck

By Angie Frederickson | November 27, 2024
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Nicholas Newland, Deborah Cooper-Newland, Bob Newland, Stephanie Newland, Samantha Newland
McKenna family

Author Q&A with Houstonian Theresa McKenna

By Cindy Burnett | October 24, 2024
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Cindy Burnett, Theresa McKenna
performance

The Most Festive Christmas Sendoff: Duchesne Feast Wishes

By Tessa Harfenist | January 11, 2024
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Savannah Joy, Kathy Montgomery, Claire Sena, Amiee Modic, Alaina Scorsone, Molly Duncan, Victoria Carroll, Hillary Feerick-Hillenbrand, Mikel Jones, Tessa Harfenist
Christmas Band Concert

Christmas Band Concert at WCS: A night of merriment and music!

By Agnes Tang | January 11, 2024
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Nathan Wagner, Jacob Ward, Shara Carr, Emeri Williams, Catalina Dewberry, Alexander Grundy, Agnes Tang
holiday volunteers

Capturing the Christmas Spirit at Bellaire’s Project Santa

By Charles Yu | December 29, 2023
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Charles Yu, Rustin Golshan, Simone Goffney, Evelina Chen, Owen Cheng, Dylan Wang, Nikhil Kodali, Sofia Giuliani, Lucy Vestal, Cassandra Darmodjo, Karis Chen, Luke Wang
David Coffey, Nathan Coffey,

Elf on the Shelf Shenanigans

By Karen Vine Fuller | December 22, 2023
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Karen Vine Fuller, Jordanna Riggs, Keith Riggs, Theo Riggs, Hazel Riggs, Rosalie Riggs, Holly Coffey, Matthew Coffey, David Coffey, Nathan Coffey
Laura Elwood

Christmas Ornaments with Meaning

By Karen Vine Fuller | December 22, 2023
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Karen Vine Fuller, Michele Carlin, Kate Carlin, Nicholas Carlin, Jenny Wood, Clint Carlin, Tracy Everist, Jeff Everist, Drake Everist, Troy Everist, Adam Everist, Mason Everist, Kittsie Thomas, Peggy O’Connor, Gail Lloyd, Cindy Seligmann, Laura Elwood, Dick Elwood, Catherine Heldenfels, Steve Aileen Thackston Conn, Katrina Johnson, Cleary Johnson, Joss Johnson, Rhett Johnson
Kelly Evans

Cup o’ Holiday Cheer: Vintage Santa Mug Collection

By Karen Vine Fuller | December 21, 2023
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Kelly Evans, Jeanette Smith, Scott Evans, Abby Evans, Grace Evans
Cranberry-Orange White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cranberry-Orange White Chocolate Chip Cookies

By Andria Dilling | December 15, 2023
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Staci Andrews, Myrt Huerter, Liz Andrews, Demi Andrews Duggar

A Sweet Day

Making candy for the holidays
By Andria Dilling | November 27, 2023
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Liz Andrews, Rob Andrews, Staci Andrews, Demi Andrews Dugger, Heidi Ruggles, Myrt Huerter
Mauro Melena, Annalisa Maci, Claudia Melena, exchange student Rori Domenghini, and Federico Melena

At Home in Two Worlds: The Melena-Maci Family

By Tracy L. Barnett | November 27, 2023
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Mauro Melena, Annalisa Maci, Claudia Melena, Rori Domenghini, Federico Melena
Casey Bassett, Mel Bassett, Tuck Bassett

Christmas Breakfast Traditions

A heartwarming start to the holiday
By Annie Blaylock McQueen | November 27, 2023
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Mel Bassett, Tuck Bassett, Carson Bassett, Annie Bassett, Casey Bassett, Courtney Bassett, Luke Bassett, Jack Bassett, Ann-Margaret Dudley, James Dudley, Susan Hightower, Ginny Hightower
Houston Zoo's recycling bin

Where to Recycle Christmas Trees and Lights in Houston

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | December 28, 2022
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Homemade Eggnog

Homemade Eggnog

By Andria Dilling | December 23, 2022
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Martha Stewart
Santa

Event Roundup: What's Happening this Christmas Weekend

By The Buzz | December 23, 2022
Event Roundup
Moncrief mantle

Creating Christmas Love Stitch by Stitch: Stockings through the Generations

By Karen Vine Fuller | December 20, 2022
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Elizabeth Groff, Christian Groff, John Groff, Henry Groff, Gus Groff, Barbara Bush, Courtenay Butler, Nancy Moncrief, Donna Moncrief, Diane Burnett, Emily Blessinger, Ed Burnett, Philip Blessinger, Josephine Blessinger, Atticus Blessinger, Sally Nelson, Dennis Nelson, William Butrum, Cameron DeLaat, Conner DeLaat, Ellie Butrum, Cooper Nelson
Boston Vaughan, Mia Granados, Coach Jeff Faircloth

‘Tis the Season to Be Serving

Houston Christian’s Interact Club celebrates Christmas at local non-profit SpringSpirit’s Christmas Party
By Diane Weber | December 19, 2022
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Diane Weber, Caleb Allen, Coach Jeff Faircloth, Mia Granados
The Garber family

Meet Me Under the Mistletoe: The Mistletoe Tree in Bellaire

By Karen Vine Fuller | December 14, 2022
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Elisa Garber, Scott Garber, Taylor Brown, Josie Brown
Dorie Greenspan’s World Peace Cookies

Dorie Greenspan’s World Peace Cookies

By Andria Dilling | December 9, 2022
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Dorie Greenspan
Scene from A Charlie Brown Christmas

A ‘Charlie Brown Christmas’ Tradition

By Karen Vine Fuller | December 1, 2022
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Charles Schulz, Bill Melendez, Kathy Steinberg, Christopher Shea, Vince Guaraldi, Vic Vine, Karen Vine Fuller, Alison Simmons, Doug Simmons, Stone Simmons, Nancy Williams, Fran Williams, JR Williams, Rania Meade, David Meade, Donovan Meade, Carolyn Meade, Suzanne Shelby, Bari Alyse Rudin, Adam Rudin, Max Rudin, Daniel Rudin
David Zarzour, Alejandra Zarzour, Sophia Zarzour, Elena Zarzour, Christina Zarzour

Act of Faith

A Family’s Christmas Crèche
By Michelle Casas Groogan | November 27, 2022
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David Zarzour, Alejandra Zarzour, Sophia Zarzour, Elena Zarzour, Christina Zarzour, Steven Zarzour, Beverley Zarzour, Clark Sample
SPREADING CHEER

Neighbor love: Small holiday gifts

By Andria Dilling | November 27, 2022
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Andria Dilling, Kelly Evans, Patti Evans, Scott Evans, Rachel Davis, Lindy McGee, Barbara Trautner, Bridget Wade
Van and Bridget Burkhart

The Pull of Tractors

Van Burkhart shares his fascination
By Cheryl Ursin | November 27, 2022
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Van Burkhart, Lizzy Burkhart, Jake Burkhart, Susan Burkhart, Bridget Burkhart, Spencer Murchison, Jack Murchison, George Murchison, Spence Murchison, John Earl Laurence
Terese Wagner

The Memory Mill

Romance with a childhood ranch
By Cathy Gordon | November 27, 2022
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Terese Wagner, Joan Marik, Frank Marik, Michael Wagner, Andrew Wagner, Allison Wagner, Gary Wagner, Carol Mancusi-Ungaro
Preston Lecky, Scarlett Lecky

Instagram vs. reality: Holiday edition

By Annie Blaylock McQueen | November 27, 2022
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Annie Blaylock McQueen, Erin Dickerman, Spencer Dickerman, Lucy Dickerman, Crosby Dickerman, Caroline Lecky, Scarlett Lecky, Preston Lecky
Thanksgiving Day Parade

Holiday Happenings

Festive fun this season
By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | October 27, 2022
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Sarah Garde and Ben Little

Christmas proposal

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | January 27, 2022
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Sarah Garde, Ben Little, Tim Garde, Jill Garde, Leslie Little, Dave Little
Eucharist

Strake Jesuit Hosts Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve

By Carter McKenna | January 5, 2022
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Jeff Johnson, Michael Wegenka
Houston Zoo

Where to Recycle Christmas Trees and Lights

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | December 27, 2021
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