We asked residents about their favorite holiday memories and traditions. Here is what they said.
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Merry Christmas!
All of us at Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service wish you and your family a joyous Christmas!
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Ribbons, foil and red bows create oasis on close-knit block
Twenty-six trees along 24th Place on the North Side are tied with red bows and wrapped with gold foil in an effort to spread holiday cheer.
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Twelve days of Christmas gifts cheer Borchert Field neighbors
Although there didn’t appear to be any lords leaping or drummers drumming, two Borchert Field men made Christmas merrier for neighborhood children. For 12 days before Christmas they collected, wrapped and distributed warm clothing and toys from a front porch at 9th and Ring streets.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Education, Health and Wellness, Home, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North
4-H holiday sale at Walnut Way raises funds, hones skills
Lindsay Heights teens sold Christmas ornaments and baked goods to benefit the Walnut Way 4-H Club and enhance their skills at the club’s second annual holiday sale.
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Jewish volunteers bring Christmas joy to homeless shelter
Volunteers from Tikkun Ha-Ir, a Jewish social justice organization, provide dinner, gifts and a visit from Santa to women and families in an emergency shelter at the Cathedral Center on Christmas Eve.
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Salvation Army’s red kettles get high tech
For the second year, the Salvation Army’s red kettles are now equipped with QR codes to accommodate smartphone users.
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Journey House collection to brighten holiday season for the whole family
Journey House is collecting toys and gift card for neighborhood children and families this holiday season.