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Handbell group rings in the holiday season

A local group has been defining the sounds of Washington-area Christmas for almost 20 years, and they'll be coming to a neighborhood near you soon.

Tags: Brennan Haselton , Paul D. Shinkman , handbook , hand bells ,

Wednesday - 12/08/2010, 09:59am EST

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Winery offers holiday drinks

Not every wine is appropriate for every purpose, but winemaker Anthony Aellen at Linganore Winecellars is hoping a few bottlings will pair well with celebrations around the holiday table.

Tags: wine , Linganore Winecellars

Wednesday - 12/08/2010, 09:48am EST

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VIDEO: Pelosi, sixth-grader light Capitol Christmas Tree

Sub-freezing temperatures and bitter winds did not dampen the holiday spirit Tuesday night as legislators, the U.S. Navy Band, locals and tourists gathered for the lighting of the Capitol Christmas Tree.

Tags: Nancy Pelosi , pelosi , Capitol Christmas Tree , Architect of the Capitol , Paul D. Shinkman ,

Wednesday - 12/08/2010, 07:42am EST

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5 fresh and simple gifts to make by hand

If you're inclined toward making your own gifts this holiday season, look in on the following five ideas, which stand out for their simplicity and freshness.

Tags: gifts

Monday - 12/06/2010, 09:41am EST

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Keep an eye out for holiday packages to avoid theft

Typically, there's a jump in packages stolen from doorsteps during the holidays.

Tags: Bud Walker , Fairfax County Police , Shopping , online shopping , Rosemary Frisino Toohey , Gary Emerling

Monday - 12/06/2010, 04:43am EST

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How much should you spend on gifts?

Lots of folks will be out shopping this weekend. What's your holiday shopping strategy? Do you know ahead of time what you plan to buy? Any tips or good deals you can pass along? What do you plan to spend?

Tags: Shopping , spending , Colleen Kelleher , retail

Friday - 12/03/2010, 09:33am EST

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Know before you go: Traffic around malls

Hate the traffic around the malls this time of year? WTOP has you covered.

Tags: WTOP Traffic Center , Tysons Corner , Montgomery Mall , Potomac Mills , Pentagon City Mall , Sprawl & Crawl , Adam Tuss , Shopping , retail

Friday - 12/03/2010, 03:56am EST

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Regional events to kick off the Christmas season

For area residents shaking off their trypophan hangovers Friday morning, WTOP has compiled a list of fun things do to around town, particularly with visiting families and friends, to properly usher in "the most wonderful time of the year."

Tags: tree lighting , National Harbor

Friday - 11/26/2010, 10:39am EST

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