Tag: christmas
Your Views: Let’s celebrate the entirety of Christmas
To the editor:
Every year Alexandria looks absolutely beautiful at Christmas time, with lights, wreaths, trees and decorations for the holiday season. Some start...
What to know about Scottish Christmas Walk weekend
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected]
After taking 2020 off due to the pandemic, the Campagna Center's 50th annual Scottish Christmas Walk weekend is back this...
Poor Robert’s Ruminations with Rob Whittle: Famous people
Alexandria is full of famous people – politicians, athletes, writers and coaches. I know none of them. I’ve met a few for sure, but...
Holiday Gift Guide 2019: Shop local this holiday season
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected]
It’s officially gift-giving season, and the Times is here to help you sort through all your wish-list needs. Over the...
Our View: We need more Thanksgiving, not less
Holiday hoopla seems to skip right from Halloween to Christmas these days, with Thanksgiving somewhat lost in the transition. A case in point is...
M&M Appliance donates to Carpenter’s Shelter
M&M Appliance of Alexandria donated a combination microwave/convection oven to Carpenter's Shelter at its temporary Landmark Mall location to help the shelter provide holiday...
Letter to the Editor: Let’s leave Christmas decorations up a while
To the editor:
The lighting of the Alexandria Christmas tree in November and the Scottish Christmas Walk were each held before Advent had started this...
Our View: Alexandria’s early Christmas present
Various activities this weekend mark the official launch of the holiday season in Alexandria. From the annual Scottish Christmas Walk and Parade of Lights...
The Business Plan with Bill Reagan: Benefits of pop-up retail
By Bill Reagan
You no doubt are hearing more about pop-ups, and for good reason.
It’s a trend that isn’t new but is really catching on...
Our View: Our wish upon a star? A break from partisanship
‘Tis the season for giving, love and wishes. What we’d most like in our Christmas stocking is a break from political nastiness and seemingly...