Christmas

The Adirondack Scenic Railroad's popular Polar Express is now leaving Utica's Union Station giving the kids another opportunity to meet and mingle with 'ole Kris Kringle! The holiday favorite leaves the station every Friday , Saturday and Sunday through December 22 and the kids will love the fact that they are encouraged to wear their "jammies" while enjoying some goodies and meeting--face to face--with Santa Claus.

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Christmas just got a little bit more country this year. CMA Entertainer of the Year Blake Shelton has revealed that his Christmas special, 'Blake Shelton's Not So Family Christmas,' will air on Dec. 3 on NBC.

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The Jolly 'Ol Man arrives in Utica Saturday, November 17 as part of the annual Christmas on Main Street at Union Station.  The day is filled with music, dance, horse drawn wagons and ends with the Grand Lighting Ceremony and fireworks.  We have the full details and schedule.

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Trace Adkins will help usher in the Christmas season as part of the 15th annual 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center' television special, which will also feature performances from artists Mariah Carey, Cee Lo Green, Victoria Justice, Chris Mann and Rod Stewart, among others.

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They have become a familiar sight outside of businesses every year during the holiday season. They are the volunteer Red Kettle bell ringers collecting donations for the Salvation Army. Once again this year the Salvation Army of Utica is in need of bell ringers to help the organization raise money for its many programs.

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The 23rd annual Lights on the Lake display opens tonight at Onondaga Lake Park in Liverpool. According to Lightsonthelake.com the display will open tonight with the traditional Lights on the Lake Stroll for walkers followed tomorrow night by the Lights On the Lake Dog Walk for canines and their human friends. The display will open to vehicles on Thursday and remain open until January 6. Here are the details.

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Though many people don't yet know what they're cooking for Thanksgiving, Scotty McCreery and his festive family are already ready for Christmas.

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There are only a few more weeks until Christmas, and that can only mean one thing. Okay, actually it means several things, but one of our favorites is the 'CMA Country Christmas' special. The third annual two-hour holiday and country music celebration will air on ABC on Dec. 20.

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Everyone has that person on their holiday shopping list that's so hard to buy for.  Here’s something you may want to consider – the UpRight Sleeper, which is pretty much a neck brace that lets you sleep sitting up.

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Warning: If you watch Lady Antebellum's Christmasy new video, you're going to be in the holiday spirit before you even get a slice of Thanksgiving turkey. Filled with gifts, wreaths, and -- of course -- mistletoe, the band's 'Holly Jolly Christmas' video is perfect for holiday viewing.

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I went to the Target store in Sangertown Square the other day to buy some Halloween candy when what to my wondering eyes did appear but a lawn display sleigh and some electric reindeer. Yup, I guess 'tis the season to be jolly even though we're only half way through October. What's going on?

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The Oak Ridge Boys have released a new collection of holiday tunes titled 'Christmas Time’s A-Coming.' The 12-track album -- featuring both classic and original songs -- hit stores last week. A few of the standards included on the project are 'Here Comes Santa Claus,' 'Mary, Did You Know?,' 'Joy to the World' and 'White Christmas.'

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