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How To Keep Poinsettias Alive

CJ — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 22:08:20 +0000

Keeping your holiday poinsettias alive isn’t easy. But with a little TLC, you can do it. Here are step by step instructions. Continue to water your poinsettia, keeping the soil moist, but not wet, at all times. Keep the plant away from drafts caused by opening doors or heater vents. Set the poinsettia outdoors once [...]

Merry Christmas From the Scottish Falsetto Sock-Puppet Theatre

Tom Blunt — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 02:10:40 +0000

If “Scottish Falsetto Sock-Puppet Theater” sounds like a mouthful, that’s because it is — and these mouthy, high-pitched puppets would like to throw some Christmas cheer your way. It turns out these smelly troubadors have an entire playlist of holiday-inspired videos for you to paw through, including ‘Santa Baby,’ ‘Silent Night,’ and many others. Everything [...]

NORAD Is Tracking Santa!

Steve Wiley — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 22:16:14 +0000

NORAD’s 2012 Santa Tracker is now active. You can follow Santa Claus around the world.NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) is a joint Canadian-American airspace monitoring and alert program. NORAD began tracking Santa in 1955. The program began as a mistake. Sears printed “Santa’s phone number” in a Christmas ad. Somebody in the advertising department [...]

A Heart-Warming Parenting "Win" Using 'Elf On The Shelf'

JayCee — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:06:45 +0000

Here’s a heart-warming story for you: I saw this ‘status update’ on Facebook this morning: It’s our last day with Cappy…. The post came from an Acadiana family that was plagued with their own “Elf on the Shelf”. Obviously this Elf’s name is “Cappy”. (For those who don’t know what “Elf on the Shelf” is, [...]

10 Easy and Creative Last Minute Christmas Tree Decorations

Carl Pettit — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 17:22:22 +0000

Christmas is almost upon us, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t have some fun with your holiday decorations. Maybe you’re the kind of person who waits until the last minute to set up your tree, or perhaps you’ve noticed some bare spots on the limbs just crying out for a few more ornaments. Or maybe you need a last minute activity to keep the kids busy while they wait for the impending arrival of Santa Claus. Nothing is more maddening for a child than the last few days leading up to Christmas, before all of their holiday loot arrives.

Last-Minute Shopping? Americans Aren't The Only Ones

JayCee — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 14:07:58 +0000

I haven’t started my Christmas shopping yet, which isn’t unusual for me, and I seem to have a harder time each year getting to it. With Shannon being ‘out of town’, she’s not here to remind me to go shopping; she has a pretty good idea of who I need to buy for, and she [...]

10 Unusual Historical Events That Happened During Christmas

Carl Pettit — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 02:08:18 +0000

Everyone knows Christmas Day is all about tearing open presents, spending time with loved ones, gorging on lots of good food and celebrating the holiday spirit in general. Even though most of us have got the holiday thing down by now, some folks out there might not be aware of some of the unusual and history-making events marking Christmas Day and Christmas Eve in the past.

Come On, Girls. Give Him A Little Credit.

Steve Wiley — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 23:43:56 +0000

I can’t speak for other guys, but Christmas shopping is a miserable, stressful experience for me. In my view, Christmas gifting is definitely a Labor of love. A new survey by dating service It’s Just Lunch says women don’t give men enough credit. 82% of men report spending two to five hours to find the [...]

Make It Snow At Your House

JayCee — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:10:52 +0000

Many people associate the end-of-the-year holidays with colder temps, and most post cards that you can buy about Christmas and New Year’s include some reference to snow; whether it be a snow man, snow balls, a snow-covered village, or CJ making yellow snow – most of them contain some reference to snow. Now, through the [...]

Why Doesn't Eggnog Make Us Sick?

Jackie Mancini — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:20:59 +0000

This popular holiday drink is traditionally made by combining raw eggs, rum and dairy and leaving it all in the fridge for up to six weeks. We basically drink our weight in the stuff every December — how on earth have we managed to avoid being sick all this time? Like all happy endings, once [...]

Santa To Be On Television Tonight!

JayCee — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:35:26 +0000

And, he'll be taking your calls!

Santa will be on AOC (15 on Cox, 3 on LUS) TONIGHT from 9pm - 10pm. He will be taking calls from LOCAL children, so for your chance to talk to Santa Claus, tune in tonight from 9-10!

See the Cast of the 'Miracle On 34th Street' Remake Then And Now

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 06:07:13 +0000

‘Miracle On 34th Street’ was the first big screen remake of the 1947 Christmas classic of the same name. The 1994 fantasy doesn’t stray too much from the original’s famous plot. However, instead of taking place at Macy’s, the movie is set at a fictional department called Cole’s because Macy’s didn’t want to participate in [...]

Fun Things to Do Around Lafayette This Weekend – December 14 -16, 2012

Debbie Ray — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:37:12 +0000

There are quite a few options this weekend for the fortunate ones who have finished shopping, or those who need a break from shopping! Here are our picks for fun things to do this weekend around Lafayette: The Cajun Jeepers Crue invites everyone to their 2nd Annual Christmas Bonfire and Fireworks show on Saturday in Abbeville. Details [...]

Cajun Jeepers Host Bonfire This Weekend

JayCee — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:52:46 +0000

The Cajun Jeepers Crue is inviting you to their 2nd Annual Christmas Bonfire and Fireworks show on Saturday. The Cajun Jeepers Crue’ was formed in order to gather people of similar interests and enthusiasm for outdoor/off-road activities and to support the missions of our local charities. Their bonfire/fireworks show will be held beginning at noon [...]

Dying Nine – Year – Old Dalton Dingus Needs Christmas Cards

CJ — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:48:09 +0000

Dying nine-year-old Dalton Dingus needs Christmas cards. This Facebook plea has been circulating for a few weeks now, and after doing research, turns out, it’s legitimate. Here is the plea that you may have seen on Facebook… This is 100% real. Please help this child reach his goal this Christmas. This is more about what [...]

Jim Brickman Meet And Greet Time Change

CJ — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:17:30 +0000

Jim Brickman’s holiday tour on a ‘On A Winter’s Night‘ tour rolls into Lafayette this Sunday at the Heymann Center but the meet and greet time has changed. This past Thursday, everyone who purchased tickets online or at any Ticketmaster outlet received a code (on the ticket) that allows entrance to the meet and greet [...]

Most Beautiful Christmas Card Ever [VIDEO]

CJ — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 01:39:53 +0000

At KTDY, we receive many Christmas cards this time of year, but this week we received one of the most beautiful Christmas cards ever. The staff of KTDY is blessed in so many ways. Our listeners treat us like gold and we are incredibly grateful. Any treat that comes thru the control room door, every [...]

15 Horses Who Are So Ready For Christmas

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 22:45:20 +0000

If there’s one thing you need to know about us here at TheFW, it’s that we love to find any excuse to dress up animals. This is especially true during the holiday season, because festive puppies and cats are like, the best things ever. So far this year, we’ve been huge fans ofÂ reindeer catsÂ and Santa [...]

Kindergarten Teacher In Austin, TX Spoils Christmas [Adults Only]

CJ — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 23:56:50 +0000

One kindergarten teacher in Austin, TX spoiled Christmas for five-year-olds and parents are not happy. Two kindergarten teachers attempted to steal Christmas this year when they told their five-year-old students that Santa Claus doesn’t exist. One teacher actually did spill the beans telling the little ones that their mothers and fathers actually buy all their [...]

Humorist Steve Verret Sings Cajun Christmas Version of 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town' [VIDEO]

Debbie Ray — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:44:20 +0000

Give it a listen and let us know what you think...