The forecast for December: Frosty, followed by a good chance of the Grinch, Rudolph, and a White Christmas. Here's a listing of holiday TV shows. • More holiday fun, events, tips [read more]

Grinches and “Peanuts” and BB guns, oh yes! From multiple versions of Dr. Seuss' Grinch to a big fat “A Christmas Story” marathon, television is packed with holiday stocking stuffers. So kick off your reindeer slippers and enjoy. [read more]

Thanksgiving and the holiday season is upon us, and our readers tell us, and you, what is dear to their hearts. [read more]

Thanksgiving and the holiday season is upon us, and our readers tell us, and you, what is dear to their hearts. Over the past couple weeks, we ran numerous solicitations inviting readers to share what they are thankful for. The outpouring of gratitude was impressive. [read more]

“Miracle on 34th Street” (2 p.m., WMAQ-Channel 5) This 1947 classic, about preparations for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, is the perfect follow-up after watching the real thing. Edmund Gwenn won a supporting actor Oscar for playing the store Santa who insists he’s no imposter. [read more]

I've been a goalie all the way through. When I was little, I liked the pads and the helmet and the paint job on the helmet. That's what got me into it. [read more]

Today is Monday, Nov. 24, the 329th day of 2008 with 37 to follow.The moon is waning. The morning stars are Saturn and Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Venus, Neptune, Jupiter and Uranus.Those born on this date are under the sign of Sagittarius. They include Dutch philosopher Baruch Benedict de Spinoza in 1632; British novelist and clergyman Laurence Sterne in 1713; Zachary Taylor, 12th ... [read more]

Looking over the seven page questionnaire that the Obama organization has for prospective appointees, several thoughts occurred: [read more]

HARRISONBURG - On the corner of Kings Highway and Third Avenue, tucked along the maple-lined streets and two-story houses in the upper-middle-class Philadelphia suburb of Haddon Heights, N.J., sits a modest outdoor basketball court in the fenced-off lot of a Catholic grammar school. [read more]

You may have heard about it, but there was an election last week and both candidates did a lot of talking about change. My guess is that you will read a lot of fantasy articles that jump on this theme. We fantasy writers love nothing so much as a theme for a column, so it's time to change your team; time to change your strategy. [read more]