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Student Thanksgiving program

 Students at John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Kettering held a Thanksgiving program on Tuesday, Nov. 25. This is the fifth year kindergarten teacher Christy Montavon has held the program which includes the students telling the story of the first Thanks

First Holiday shopping at IKEA

 IKEA has many holiday items on display for the season as they prepare for Black Friday.

Centerville holiday tree lighting

 Centerville's Holiday Tree Lighting took place at Benham's Grove, Nov. 23, 2008. Free cookies, hot chocolate and coffee were available and Santa Clause made an appearance.

Christmas in Springboro

 Christmas in Historic Springboro Festival. The fesival continues today, Nov. 23 from noon to 5 p.m.

YBS: Greene tree lighting

 Were you spotted at The Greene's tree lighting and celebration on Friday, Nov. 21, 2008?

The Greene Tree Lighting

 The Christmas tree was lit on Friday, Nov. 21, 2008 at a celebration at The Greene towne square in Beavercreek.

Preparing area holiday displays

 All over the Miami Valley, holiday displays are taking shape.

Halloween around the world

 See how Halloween was celebrated around the world on Friday, Oct. 31, 2008.

Pumpkin Glow in Dayton

 On October 31, 2008 over 350 glowing Jack-o-Lanterns lit up Halloween night along Stoddard Ave. in Dayton's Grafton Hill neighborhood.

Trick-or-Treat photos

 Halloween Trick-or-Treating in the Dayton area.

You've been spotted: Kid Fest 2008

 Was your child seen in costume for Kids Fest 2008 at The Greene in Beavercreek Saturday, October 25, 2008?

Bow-Wow- Ween pet parade

 Was your pet seen at The Greene in Beavercreek for the 3rd Annual Bow-Wow-Ween/Pet Parade Saturday, October 25, 2008?

Lebanon Trick or Treat

 The Lebanon daytime Trick-or-Treat held in downtown Lebanon, Saturday October 25th, 2008.

Bow-Wow- Ween pet costume contest

 Meadowview Growers' BowWowWeen pet costume contest Sat., Oct. 25.

EnterTRAINment Junction Nightmare

 EnterTRAINment Junction's Junction Nightmare and Jack-o-Lantern Junction in West Chester.

Tricks and Treats: Halloween

 A look at featured items and decorations from the Tricks and Treats holiday blog, including a witch's brewing station, a Spooky Town village, haunted cemetery and more!

July 4th celebrations worldwide

 See how patriots around the country - as well as some stationed overseas - are celebrating the United States' 232nd birthday on July 4, 2008.

Fourth of July in Franklin

 Rain may have dampened the clothes and floats, but not the spirits of the participants and visitors to Franklin's 2008 Fourth of July parade.

Share your Father's Day photos

 Share pictures of your celebration with dad for Father's Day or even your favorite photo of you and dad (and maybe your siblings!) together. We want to see them!

Celebrating Mom

 Share pictures of your celebration with mom for Mother's Day or even your favorite photo of you and mom (and maybe your siblings!) together. We want to see them!

Passover celebrations

 The Jewish holiday of Passover begins with a family dinner in which the story of the Exodus from Egypt is retold. Community gatherings have become a popular seder option.

YBS: Easter egg hunt

 Were you spotted at the Miami Valley Community Church Easter egg hunt and festival in Miamisburg, Saturday, March 22, 2008?

Your Easter photos

 Share your Easter celebration photos, from egg hunts and easter bunnies to dresses and decorations!

Egg hunt at Young's Dairy

 The 26th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Young's Dairy was held on Sunday, March 23, 2008.

Easter drama in Lebanon

 An Easter drama was performed by members of Lebanon Assembly of God, located at 980 Old St Route 122, in Lebanon on Sunday, March 23, 2008. This is the third year for the production.

Easter egg hunt in Miamisburg

 The Miami Valley Community Church Easter egg hunt and festival in Miamisburg was held on March 23, 2008.

Valentine's Day Around the World

 Take a look at how Valentine's Day (and it's many variations) is being celebrated (and protested) around the world on Feb. 14, 2008.

You've Been Spotted: Mardi Gras

 Were YOU spotted at Dayton's Oregon District Mardi Gras celebration, Tuesday, February 5, 2008?

Mardi Gras in Oregon District

 Revelers celebrated the last day before Lent in Dayton's Historic Oregon District.

Skate in the New Year at RiverScape

 The outdoor rink at RiverScape MetroPark, 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, will be open from 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008 (weather permitting). The $5 admission fee includes skate rental.

Christmas around the world

 See how the world celebrated Christmas this year.

'07 Polen Farm Christmas Gathering

 Polen Farm hosted its 2007 Christmas Gathering Tuesday, Dec. 25 in Kettering. The family event featured caroling, pictures with Santa, a model train display and Christmas buffet.

Holiday dinner at the House of Bread

 The Levin Family Foundation, the Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton, and other volunteers joined with the House of Bread Tuesday, Dec. 25 in an all-inclusive effort to provide more than 250 traditional Christmas dinners to those regularly served by the n

Christmas Eve candlelight service

 Central Christian Church in Kettering hosted a candlelight service for Christmas Eve.

2007 Charlie Brown Christmas Trees

 Take a look at these "Charlie Brown" Christmas trees. Some are too fat. Some are too skinny. Some are lop-sided and some are, well - how can we say this in a nice way? - tragic.

9th annual Dinner for the Homeless

 Turkey and dressing were on the menu at the 9th annual Dinner for the Homeless held at the House of Bread. The event was sponsored by the Levin Family Foundation and hosted by Mayor Rhine McLin.

Ricky Boyd Christmas Party

 The 31st Annual Ricky Boyd Christmas Party is taking place at the Calumet Adult Services Center. The facility provides day habilitation services to individuals with disabilities.

2007 Holiday lights

 Area holiday light displays from across the Miami Valley.

Christmas at the University of Dayton

 UD held its 44th annual Christmas on Campus Friday night.

YBS: Children's Parade

 Were YOU spotted at the Dayton Children's Parade on Sunday, Nov. 25?

Dayton Children's Parade

 The 35th annual Dayton Children's Parade rolled through downtown streets Sunday to the sound of chanting marching band majorettes, rumbling drumbeats and horses' hooves clattering on the pavement.

Beerman Thanksgiving Dinner

 Thousands packed in to the Dayton Convention Center Thursday for the Beerman Thanksgiving Dinner.

Polen Farm Christmas Gathering

 The annual Christmas Gathering celebration at Polen Farm in Kettering drew a record crowd this year.

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