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Fun books to read to children this season
The holiday season is a special time of year for people of all ages, but children might be the most enthusiastic celebrants come December. Children spend much of the holiday season anticipating the arrival of the man in the red suit, and that enthusiasm can be contagious.
The Houndsmen
Editor’s Note: Josh Lanier was recently awarded the 2023 Excellence in Craft award for Best Outdoor Newspaper Article - 3rd place for his “Wanderlust” column by the South Carolina Outdoor Press Association.
By Josh Lanier
For The Greer Citizen
Festive fruitcake facts
Certain sights and sounds are ingrained in the holiday season, from twinkling lights to carols piping over retailers’ sound systems. Amid the shelves of holiday wares and delicacies, fruitcake makes its annual appearance.
O Christmas Tree
by Ann Drayton Lister
Camellia Garden Club
For The Greer Citizen
Over the last week or so, Christmas tree lots have been set up for the season. It’s the time of year when people are tying trees to their luggage racks or loading up the truck with a fresh Frasier Fir.
Entries accepted for Gingerbread competition
The City of Greer will accept individual and group entries for its annual Gingerbread House Competition through Saturday, Dec. 2.
Categories available include: Adult (individuals age 16 and older); Youth (individuals age 5-15); and Family/Group (any number of people, any age).