Christmas Posts

Missing the hills and snow of the Zenith City

Dec 23, 2011 1 Comment

This will be the first Christmas I won’t be spending in Duluth since I moved there with my family in December 1991, and I’m missing it so. I’ll never forget how much snow there was that year! Growing up in Duluth shaped me in so many ways, from the way I treat my fellow man, to the water I drink (nothing compares to dear Superior), to the music I listen to and write.

This is an original Christmas song I wrote that makes me think of and miss our fair Zenith City. I figured if I couldn’t be there, I’d share it with the city that made me. I hope this finds you all with lots of snow and love. Listen, download, share, and please enjoy.


Music

The HDC Presents: Christmas at the Clubhouse

Dec 22, 2011 7 Comments

Merry Christmas From The Hog Damage Collective and The Clubhouse recording studio!

The Hog Damage Collective Presents: Christmas at The Clubhouse


Music

“This Christmas” by Rivulets

Dec 20, 2011 No Comments

Check out the new Christmas song — performed/recorded/mastered in Duluth by Duluthians — available for free download at Bandcamp.


Music

Tree Free vs. Free Tree

Dec 14, 2011 3 Comments

The benefits of cutting your own — a seasonal question.

Although it’s not for everyone, one thing I love about the cut-your-own experience up north is that in theory it is available to anyone. We own our own land, which simplifies things. But the Superior National Forest offers tree cutting permits ($5 apiece) and anyone is free to go cut one for personal use.* Be sure to follow their guidelines, though.


Outdoors

Duluth Christmas Tree Farms

Nov 07, 2011 11 Comments

I know this is super early (as it’s only the beginning of November), but does anyone know of any Christmas tree farms in the area where you can cut your own tree? I somehow ran out of time last year and had to get a pre-cut one. So I’m getting started early trying to find a cut-your-own farm.

Also, could you include addresses and times/dates open if you know them?


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Duluth Christmas Tree Disposal

Jan 04, 2011 2 Comments

It’s about that time to take down the tree and we are looking for a place to dispose of it. Does anyone know of any organizations or businesses that aid in this? Burning isn’t an option.


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Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2010

Dec 03, 2010 17 Comments

That, my fellow Duluthians, is one big ol’ Christmas tree.


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Where’s the best place to watch the Christmas City of the North Parade?

Nov 15, 2010 15 Comments

Where’s the best place to watch the Christmas City of the North Parade? I usually watch it from home, in front of the fire, on TV, with a hot toddy. You?


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Merv Griffin – “Christmas City”

Nov 11, 2010 18 Comments

Christmas city, wonderful city
All dressed up in snow and mistletoe
Christmas city, wonderful city
Come this Christmas to the Christmas city I’ll go

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Christmas lights in Duluth

Dec 23, 2009 5 Comments

This is our third winter in Duluth (so we still consider ourselves newbies) and we’re wondering if anyone could recommend a good neighborhood/area for Christmas light displays or recommend a good route.  (Please be specific; I get lost easy, especially downtown.)

Thanking you sincerely in advance,
the NewKid


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Bob Dylan’s “Must Be Santa”

Dec 22, 2009 16 Comments

Harkening back to akjuneau’s post from when the album was first released, here’s Bob Dylan’s video single from his recent “Christmas in the Heart” album. What’s your take on the visuals as well as the audio? Will you be popping this in the rotation during your family mixer?


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Christmas Eve Celebration Downtown Duluth @ Encounter

Dec 22, 2009 2 Comments

Christmas Eve Meal and Worship at Hillside and the Encounter

Forecasters are calling for some big time Christmas Eve snow so this could be a classic opportunity to snowshoe downtown, get a great meal, celebrate the original meaning of Christmas and maybe even walk away with a gift or two for the kiddies. My favorite part? After years of being part of all kinds of spiritual traditions around the world, finally at this party I see people of all shapes, stripes and shades joining together as one. That is truly a beautiful very Duluthy thing for me and I’d love to see some of my PDD pals there, too.

In any event, Merry Christmas, folks.


Events

Last-minute Christmas

Dec 21, 2009 27 Comments

So, I have waited until the last second to buy my Christmas gifts. As someone who does not drink (ever) I need some help.

Which area microbrewery is the best? Where can/should I buy their products? Can anyone recommend any Minnesota-made wines? Where can I buy them in Duluth?


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A North Country Holiday

Dec 10, 2009 2 Comments

A few months ago in this post about Bob Dylan’s Christmas CD someone remembered an old radio show that I did called “A North Country Holiday.” It was never released as a CD but it was distributed to stations and a few other media outlets using CDs since neither of the stations I did it for (KAXE-Grand Rapids and KUMD-Duluth) had a satellite uplink.

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Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree…

Nov 30, 2009 11 Comments

We are looking to get our first Christmas Tree, but need some advice on where to go for a good deal. Any suggestions?


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