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Elected Republicans, from Denver to Washington, offered greetings on Christmas
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Rocky Mountain Voice, State

Elected Republicans, from Denver to Washington, offered greetings on Christmas

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice From the halls of Congress in Washington, D.C., to the Golden Dome in Denver, Republicans serving Colorado paused Wednesday not just to take time with family, but to turn to Twitter/X to communicate with constituents on the occasion of Christmas and the beginning of Hanukkah. "Jesus' coming is good news for all people," U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert said in a video she posted. "Believers and unbelievers, saints and sinners, Republicans and Democrats. Jesus came to this world to save imperfect people like you and me." https://twitter.com/RepBoebert/status/1871927851710365923 Boebert is currently serving in the 3rd District on the Western Slope, but in January will begin serving the 4th District in Northern Colorado and on the Eastern Plains. ...
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In Fort Morgan, live nativity closes Christmas season on Saturday
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fortmorgantimes.com, Local

In Fort Morgan, live nativity closes Christmas season on Saturday

By The Fort Morgan Times Elevating Life Church is excited to announce its annual Live Nativity event from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28 at the church in Fort Morgan. This free event is open to the public and promises to be a heartwarming celebration of the true meaning of Christmas and a joyful way to welcome the new year 2025. Join them as they bring the story of Christ’s birth to life with a reenactment of the nativity scene and beyond. This unique event will feature live animals (With camels and reindeer making special appearances), costumed actors, and a beautiful setting that will immerse attendees in the wonder of the Christmas story and the celebration of life. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE FORT MORGAN TIMES
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Historians say a Denver electrician helped spark a Christmas tradition years before it swept the U.S.
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Local, The Colorado Sun

Historians say a Denver electrician helped spark a Christmas tradition years before it swept the U.S.

By Por Jaijongkit | The Colorado Sun The tradition of hanging colored lights outside homes for Christmas originated in Denver in 1914 when a local electrician found a creative way to bring holiday cheer to his bedridden son. David Dwight Sturgeon dipped lights in red and green paint, strung them on an electric wire, and hung them around a pine tree for his ailing son to admire from his bedroom window. Soon neighbors began making their own outdoor light displays, and Denver Post coverage helped spread the practice through the city. While Sturgeon wasn’t the first person to display outdoor Christmas lights, the tradition he inspired in Denver is the first known instance of outdoor home Christmas lights becoming widespread in any city, according to History Colorado researchers.  R...
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You can break my wallet but not my Christmas spirit
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MIG Reports, National

You can break my wallet but not my Christmas spirit

By MIG Reports Key Takeaways: Economic strain has shifted Christmas from a season of material abundance to one of resourcefulness. Societal pressures and the commercialization of Christmas create emotional burdens, intensifying expectations and financial realities. Collective resilience emerges as a defining feature of the holiday season, with communities embracing mutual support and shared experiences.  Amid economic uncertainty and financial strain, conversations about Christmas spending express concerns, adaptations, and cultural shifts. Americans discuss their individual struggles and collective resilience as households navigate rising costs while maintaining the spirit of the holiday season. READ THE FULL STORY AT MIG REPORTS
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