And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
Alpine Community Church began their live nativity over thirty years-ago as a way to spread the true meaning of Christmas – the birth of Jesus Christ. This year, the church is continuing that tradition, but have made a few modifications due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Everyone knows that things have been very different this Christmas Season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Families that are used to large gatherings have had to take safeguards to protect vulnerable family members to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. Santa Claus is no exception to taking those precautions, but he was able to get in some last-minute Christmas toy requests from local children – via social media.
Yes, Santa Claus, Georgia, is a real place and you can visit to feel those Christmas vibes all year round. Originally established as a marketing ploy in the 1930s, Santa Claus has fully embraced its name which pays homage to the holidays. All of the street names in the festive town are Christmas-themed, such as Reindeer Street, Sleigh Street, and Candy Cane Street.
While the bulk of toys sold in the United States continues to be imported from overseas – mostly China – there is good news in the homegrown toy manufacturing business. The U.S. Census Bureau says the number of manufacturing establishments nationwide that primarily produce toys, dolls and games has seen an increase and is now numbers over 500. Collectively, they employ over 6,000 workers. California leads the nation with 93 establishments producing toys.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, December 24, 2020:
