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My Christmas Experience This Year In Lake Charles

Erik Tee — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:00:45 +0000

As we come to the close of another year and prepare to celebrate the last Christmas for 2012, there is so much that I am grateful for this year. First of all this will be the first Christmas in 16 years that I will actually be celebrating Christmas here in Lake Charles. I have to admit, I am a little torn, but I will get ready to enjoy and have a great time.

Where to Find Christmas Trees for Sale in Lake Charles

Scott Lewis — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 18:25:11 +0000

Finding the perfect tree for the holiday season can be another headache you don’t need. We’ve put together a list of all the places in Lake Charles where you can get that tree you want. [button href="http://cajunradio.com/where-to-find-christmas-trees-for-sale-in-lake-charles" title="We'll be adding more locations! Check back! And tell us about other locations in the comments!" align="center"] Greengate [...]

Denham Springs Woman Gives Christmas And Her Neighbors, The "Middle-Finger" [VIDEO]

Gina Cook — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 19:01:09 +0000

Not everybody is in the Christmas spirit, especially a Denham Springs, Louisiana woman. Apparently, she wants the let everyone know she thinks the Christmas holiday is well, “Number 1.” As you can imagine, her neighbors weren’t happy about her use of “freedom of expression” when they seen her wonderful light display. However, her art work [...]

Get Ready For The Annual Toys For Tots Event [Photos]

Erik Tee — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:01:28 +0000

My favorite time of the year is coming up and that would be Christmas. Well the Marine Corps League 1157 always comes through for the kids in Southwest Louisiana and this year is no different. The event was sponsored by Billy Navarre Chevrolet and The Kiwanis Club and kicked off on this past Friday. [...]

G Entertainment Parties In Lake Charles Christmas Eve!

Erik Tee — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:00:25 +0000

G Entertainment and The Lab Events just shut it down for The Blackout Party and this Saturday they are doing it again, but this time Ol’ Saint Nick will be in the building!!Get ready for The Night Before Xmas at Luna Live on Ryan Street as G Entertainment and The Lab Events shut it down [...]

Get Your Ice Skating On At L'Auberge!

Erik Tee — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:00:32 +0000

L'Auberge Du Lac is blowing the roof off the city as they are giving you something new and exciting to experience with the entire family. Officially now until January 8th, prepare to get your ice skating on with Wonderland On Ice at L' Auberge.

Keith Frank Live At KPC Hall 2526 On Christmas Eve Night [VIDEO]

Erik Tee — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:20:12 +0000

Get ready for the Zydeco Boss to return to Lake Charles to shut the city down and spread a little holiday cheer as well. It all happens on Saturday night, December 24th at the KPC Hall 2526 on Opelousas Street! Keith Frank will be live in concert for one night only, and the party will [...]

'My Ugly Christmas Sweater' Turns Bad Gifts Into High Fashion [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:06:49 +0000

Most of us wouldn’t be caught dead in a garish Christmas sweater. But one woman in Vermont specializes in making ugly Christmas pullovers. As far as she’s concerned, the uglier the better. Anne Marie Blackman of My Ugly Christmas Sweater makes her hideous Christmas creations by embellishing pre-worn sweaters with things like fringe, bells and [...]

Pope Benedict XVI Lights Christmas Display With Miraculous Android Tablet [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:32:06 +0000

In a show of technological savvy, Pope Benedict XVI turned on a massive Christmas light display in the Italian town of Gubbio by using a Sony Android tablet. It’s a miracle…of technology! While in his apartments at the Vatican, the Pontiff flips the switch on the display by simply flicking a finger across a touchscreen. [...]

12 Awesomely Cheese-tastic Made-for-TV Holiday Movies [VIDEOS]

Lindsay Seim — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:51:13 +0000

The holiday season is synonymous with timeless, classic films like 'It’s A Wonderful Life,' 'Miracle on 34th Street' and 'Holiday Inn.' Even more recent favorites like “A Christmas Story,' 'Love, Actually' and 'Elf' instantly put us in the mood to cozy up to the fire and sip a cup of Yuletide cheer.

But you know what really gets our chestnuts roasting? The outrageous drama, soap-operatic plot twists and ridiculous-sounding titles brought to us courtesy of the made-for-TV elves at Hallmark Channel, Lifetime and ABC Family.

Pranksters Annoy Wal-Mart Employees With Fake Holiday Shopping Lists [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:48:10 +0000

Greg Benson and Ryan Smith had such a fine time pranking Target employees that they decided to do it again. This time, the jokesters pestered retail workers at Wal-Mart with ridiculous shopping lists. With the help of a new addition to their team — Miles Grose — the pranksters assailed patient Wal-Mart employees with funny, [...]

'Glee' to Take on 'Star Wars' During Christmas Episode

Amanda Hensel — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:56:00 +0000

Ah, Christmas — a time for crackling fires, happy families and … Hairy creatures? Not so much. Nevertheless, ‘Glee‘ will incorporate ‘Star Wars’ into next week’s ‘Extraordinary Merry Christmas’ episode, which means the A-list guest star will be none other than Chewbacca! Matthew Morrison, who making his directional debut as the commander of the the [...]

Nicki Minaj, LMFAO + More Added to Dick Clark's New Year's Eve Special

Scott Shetler — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:09:18 +0000

This might be the Rockin’est New Year’s Eve ever, now that Nicki Minaj, LMFAO and Florence + the Machine have joined an already-impressive lineup for Dick Clark’s annual Times Square bash.

Ol' Saint Nick Helping You Save Money At Conn's This Weekend!

Erik Tee — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:39:16 +0000

Santa is making a stop by "Conns" because even he knows how important it is to save a little money for the holidays. Make sure you stop by this weekend as Big Boy Chill will be live on location beginning at Noon and going until 2. As always, he will be loaded down with plenty of giveaways and bargains that the entire family can enjoy.

Get Your Shopping On With Gina Cook Tomorrow At Marty's

Erik Tee — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:00:01 +0000

If you need to knock out some last minute shopping for the holidays, then you need to making s stop by Marty’s Menswear 3204 Gerstner Memorial Drive. Gina Cook will be broadcasting live tomorrow from Noon til 2 with plenty of great deals and savings throughout the entire store.Marty’s is having the big holiday sale [...]

Is It Okay to Use the Word 'Christmas' During the Holiday Season? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:58:03 +0000

Over the past decade or so, there has been some debate as to whether the government, public schools and retailers should use the word “Christmas,” or if they should use something more inclusive, like “the holidays.” According to a new survey of 1174 adults from Poll Position, the public remains firmly behind the more traditional description, with 91 [...]

Christmas Tree Farms — Or, Do-It-Yourself Tree Hunting — Our Top 4 Faves

Scott Lewis — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:00:44 +0000

Technology has given us wonderful things, like the fake Christmas tree. And yes, while the plastic tree is convenient as heck – let’s face it – it’s just not the same as having a REAL tree. And there’s no tree like one freshly cut straight out of the ground at a Christmas tree farm. As the holiday approaches, here’s our list of top local Christmas tree farms where you can do-it-yourself. You might have to drive for some of them, but it’s an experience unlike any other.