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New Year – Christmas Tree Is Still Up [Poll]

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:34:22 +0000

I haven’t taken Christmas decorations down yet. Thought about it yesterday, then decided it would be more fun to lay around and watch football all day. I’m trying for today, but there are no guarantees. My kids may want to do something fun. I put decorations up early, and always take them down late. What [...]

Lady Antebellum Perform 'Have a Holly Jolly Christmas' at Disney Parks Christmas Parade

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 17:00:03 +0000

Lady Antebellum celebrated Christmas this morning (Dec. 25) with all of their fans, courtesy of a pre-taped performance of ‘Have a Holly Jolly Christmas’ from their holiday record ‘On This Winter’s Night,’ which aired on the annual Disney Parks Christmas parade on ABC. Charles Kelley, Dave Haywood and Hillary Scott performed outside in the broad [...]

Jason Aldean Reveals What He's Looking Forward to Most This Christmas

Cory Stromblad — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 13:00:53 +0000

As 2012 draws to an end, a very busy Jason Aldean has finally found time to reflect on a turbulent year. Despite his personal setbacks, the country superstar hopes to end his year on a personal high note -- spending the holidays with people who matter most to him.

Merry Christmas From the Scottish Falsetto Sock-Puppet Theatre

Tom Blunt — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 22:10:40 +0000

If “Scottish Falsetto Sock-Puppet Theater” sounds like a mouthful, that’s because it is — and these mouthy, high-pitched puppets would like to throw some Christmas cheer your way. It turns out these smelly troubadors have an entire playlist of holiday-inspired videos for you to paw through, including ‘Santa Baby,’ ‘Silent Night,’ and many others. Everything [...]

Last Minute Shopping! That's How I Do It!

Russell Damm — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 15:33:08 +0000

Nothing says Merry Christmas like some last minute shopping! I”m not very good at planning ahead for Christmas… I seem to always wait until the last minute to get most gifts. Ya i’m not the brightest crayon in the box… You can always see the look in all the other ‘last minute’ shoppers eyes… that [...]

Bored During The Holidays? Gift Wrap A Kitchen! Send Me The Pics!

Russell Damm — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 15:00:47 +0000

Last year my wife and I were in Great Falls for Christmas. A few nights before Christmas my mother-in-law went to a Christmas party. I took the opportunity to gift wrap her kitchen. At first I was alone in the ordeal. My sister-in-law and brother-in-law both said they wouldn't be taking credit for the wrap job.... After my Mom-in-law loved it they changed their minds!

Keith Urban Shares How He Used to Spend Christmas as a Kid

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 14:00:54 +0000

For most young children, there is nothing more euphoric than Christmas morning. Waking up early is a requirement. Flying down the steps to tear open presents is also a given. Country superstar Keith Urban was no different than your average, Christmas-loving kid while growing up in Australia. The singer revealed how he spent Christmas mornings and how he was the personal alarm clock of Mom and Dad Urban!

Pay It Forward

Russell Damm — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 18:19:03 +0000

All it takes is one generous offer and you can help spread holiday cheer to possibly hundreds of people. I stopped into City Brew for a latte and mocha and was kind of surprised when the drive through girl told me the person ahead of me had payed for my drinks. The really surprising part was how many people had been paying it forward.

Blake Shelton Designs Special Christmas Gift for Miranda Lambert

Megan Pacella — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 13:00:01 +0000

Blake Shelton isn't the kind of guy who goes to the mall to buy his wife a few sweaters for Christmas. Instead, the popular country crooner tuned in to his creative energies to design a piece of jewelry that will appeal to Miranda Lambert's animal-loving side.

Homeowner Catches UPS Man Stealing Daughter's Just Delievered iPad

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:48:32 +0000

Al Alverson didn’t get the iPad mini that he had ordered through FedEx. However, the blame for the non-delivery rested squarely on UPS. The Houston, Texas man had been notified by Fed Ex that the iPad, which was to be a gift for his daughter, had been delivered while he was at work. But when [...]

What Is A White Elephant Gift?

Russell Damm — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 03:48:39 +0000

What exactly is the White Elephant gift? According to the vast interwebs it’s a gift that is often times hard to get rid of as well as a burden to upkeep. Nowadays it is usually a funny gift that there is no real practical use for. The real question is… How much junk can [...]

10 Easy and Creative Last Minute Christmas Tree Decorations

Carl Pettit — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:22:22 +0000

Christmas is almost upon us, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t have some fun with your holiday decorations. Maybe you’re the kind of person who waits until the last minute to set up your tree, or perhaps you’ve noticed some bare spots on the limbs just crying out for a few more ornaments. Or maybe you need a last minute activity to keep the kids busy while they wait for the impending arrival of Santa Claus. Nothing is more maddening for a child than the last few days leading up to Christmas, before all of their holiday loot arrives.

Are You Ready For Christmas? [Poll]

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:38:31 +0000

I swear I’m not bragging, but I’m completely ready for Christmas, other than the last minute stuff I’ll need at the store. Shopping done. Presents wrapped. Christmas cards sent. House Clean. The last two years, I’ve gotten terribly ill at Christmas, and I think it’s because I try to get too much done in too [...]

Lee Brice Has 'Fresh' Christmas Album on His Bucket List

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:00:52 +0000

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas for Lee Brice. The 'Hard to Love' hitmaker reveals that he wants to record a Christmas album, but with a twist -- instead of yet another in the endless parade of half-baked 'White Christmas' renditions already out there, the singer-songwriter would like to make a holiday album that includes a lot of new material.

Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta Team Up in Festive 'I Think You Might Like It' Video

Megan Pacella — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:00:34 +0000

Everyone’s favorite 1970s movie couple is back together again! John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John of ‘Grease’ fame have teamed up to create a charming country holiday duet. We all know that Travolta and Newton-John have musical skills — remember all of those famous songs they sang together on ‘Grease’? However, it’s been a while since [...]

Holiday Traditions— The Gingerbread House

Russell Damm — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:00:09 +0000

Do you have any holiday traditions that you love? Maybe singing around a crackling fire, building gingerbread houses, or destroying gingerbread houses? I suppose it’s not really a tradition if it has only happened once… But I do love building and wrecking ginger bread houses! What sort of traditions do you have with your [...]

10 Adorable Reactions on Christmas Morning

Cameron Simcik — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 15:04:21 +0000

On Christmas morning, there's nothing worse than getting a bad reaction to one of your presents. This is especially prevalent among the younger crowd, particularly those under age 12. Why? Well, the kiddos don't necessarily have an understanding of faking appreciation and re-gifting later, so it just comes off as bratty behavior.

Do You Kiss Under the Mistletoe? [VIDEO]

Cole — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 23:13:17 +0000

I haven’t told too many people this, but my first kiss was under a mistletoe. Not an actual mistletoe but rather a piece of broccoli my sixth grade classmates brought out to recess. I’m glum to say that kiss is my one and only mistletoe peck. Do you adhere to the smooching standard every time you find yourself under [...]

Breakfast With Santa At Gallatin Gateway Inn

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:32:45 +0000

What a great event this Saturday! You and your family can have breakfast with Santa on Saturday, from 9am to noon at the Gallatin Gateway Inn. All of the proceeds go to the Gateway Youth Group. There will be sleigh rides, vendors, and tons of fun for the kiddos, who can make sure Santa knows [...]

Best Sledding Hills in Bozeman – Our Top 5

Cole — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:00:23 +0000

Snow has fallen, Bozeman! Some of us celebrate it and some of us curse it. I say throw a piece of plastic on the ground and sled it! Read on for the best sledding locations in and around Bozeman. Tell us your favorite locations in the comments. I especially need the help from residents of [...]