Holiday Fire Safety Tips for a Safer Christmas
The National Fire Safety Council warns most fatal fires occur during Christmas. Avoid hazards by using safety labeled artificial trees, water in stands for natural trees, keeping trees away from heat and lights, and using tested electrical decorations. Place candles away from decorations, avoid flammable trimmings, and supervise children and pets. Ensure safe lighting use, limit extension cords, and store gifts away from lights. Have emergency numbers, a fire extinguisher, and CPR knowledge ready.
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National Fire Safety Council
NFSC
The Nativity Story in Bethlehem and Shepherds’ Vigil
A decree by Caesar Augustus sends Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem to register, where Mary gives birth to Jesus and they place him in a manger. Nearby shepherds watch their flocks when an angel announces glad tidings of joy to all people.
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Caesar Augustus
Heaven
Bethlehem
Mary
Joseph
Christmas memories fill LC campus a mix of joy and nostalgia
LC students and faculty reflect on Christmas, with many cherishing family time and sentimental gifts. Several recall memorable holidays with children, gifts, and gatherings, while others note holiday burnout and a sense that Christmas centers on children rather than adults.
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Lee College
New Mexico
Lil McGary
Santa Claus
Santa
Tammy Stanford
Suzanne Machala
R.E. Cassel
Swarthmore flags rises after campus debate on patriotism
Swarthmore College restored the U S flag atop Parrish Hall after a campus vote. Conservative Union members donated the flag amid protests from College Democrats Socialist groups and minority students who argued it symbolized oppression and partisanship. Matthew Schenk organized the vote and 376 to 239 supported the flag, with reactions from Sherman Stern and others praising the peaceful resolution.
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U.S
Swarthmore College
Stars and Stripes
Conservative Union
Swarthmore
al Bloom
Parrish Hall
College
Socialist Political Action Collective
Geoffrey Cline
Ben Stern
College Democrats
Stern
Bloom
Matthew Schenk
Schenk
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Pinehurst
Michelle Hemming
the Lantern
Galilee
Nazareth
Judea
David
God
Baptist
Mississippi
Kim Norton
Christian Ministries
Jesus
Teresa Torres
James
Ginger Stolander
Torres
Stenford
Swarthmore College Club
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