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Santa Claus and his helper arrives in Concord during last year's celebration.

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Thursday, December 2. 2010
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The annual Lighting of Concord will fill downtown Concord with Christmas spirit Friday, Dec. 3 as Santa Claus arrives by helicopter and the town is illuminated with Christmas lights and fire boxes.

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#1 TheGrinch on 12/01/10 at 09:34 AM
Check it out! Santa Claus! All we need is a flying Jesus and it will be reality day for Christians. Throw in some elves and they wont know how to act.
#2 TWA on 12/01/10 at 02:18 PM
Jesus might swing by in his private jet also.
#3 wow on 12/01/10 at 04:39 PM
Really? I heard the parade starts at 6pm.
#4 Anonymous on 12/02/10 at 03:47 AM
I heard that Santa is coming in a helicopter?
#5 pma on 12/02/10 at 08:19 AM
Non-Believers won't admit it but they get just as exicited on their Holiday, April 1st.
#6 fat bass tard on 12/02/10 at 11:15 AM
good one. but the reason you can't tell they are excited is that they celebrate year round.
#7 FictionFoolsDay on 12/02/10 at 11:18 AM
Over spending, over eating, over drinking, and presents! What the heck does all that and Santa Claus have to do with Jesus. Sounds like the typical selfish Christian way. April fools day? Since when are people that live their lives by facts fools? The only fools I see are the ones that base their whole life on that big fat fiction book called the Bible.
#8 MoreChristianBeliefs!!!!! on 12/02/10 at 05:46 PM
Who does not believe Jesus, Santa, The Tooth Fairy, and the Easter Bunny is real? If you do not believe they are, keep it to yourself. Do not ruin it for the children and the others that lack education. They are counting on their presents, eggs, money under the pillow, and that free ride to heaven!
#9 pma on 12/02/10 at 11:24 PM
I rather be "right" now than "wrong" later. Selfish, no way, I have JOY in my life, which means, Praise JESUS, Pray for OTHERS, then worry about YOURSELF.
#10 Anonymous on 12/03/10 at 06:53 AM
The most influential figure in the shaping of today's generous as loving Santa Claus was a real man. St. Nicholas of Myra (now Turkey), a fourth century bishop. As a champion of children and the needy, he was legendary for his kindness and generosity.

Throughout his life, St. Nicholas tried to help others while inspiring the to imitate his virtues. Legends of his unselfish giving spread all over Northern Europe, and accounts of his heroic deeds blended with regional folklore. Eventually, the image of the stately saint was transformed onto an almost mystical being, one known for rewarding the good and punishing the bad.


St. Nicholas' evolution into today's happy, larger-than-life Santa Claus is a wonderful example of the blending of countless beliefs and practices from around the world. This benevolent figure encompasses all the goodness and innocence of childhood. And because goodness is his very essence, in every kindness we do, Santa will always be remembered.
#11 wow on 12/03/10 at 08:52 AM
Shelia!! were are you when I need you? We are outnumbered here!!
#12 fat bass tard on 12/03/10 at 09:41 AM
here is the perfect example, this person celebrates april 1 so much all he can do is repeat the same old tired litany of foolishness.
#13 fat bass tard on 12/03/10 at 01:26 PM
i'm pretty sure you are the tooth fairy.
#14 Anonymous on 12/03/10 at 04:52 PM
u just celebrate on Sundays
#15 At Concord on 12/04/10 at 05:00 AM
Went to the Santa arriving in Helicopter thing. It was really neat! Great Job Concord. Ate at the Concord Cafe and went to The Mule Barn, saw the live Nativity scene and people singing. Nice wonderful family event.

Then we headed over to the Church Of Joy on 362 for the Live Nativity Scene and Tour it was great also.
#16 Believer on 12/04/10 at 07:20 AM
I'm not sure how such a positive celebration for the community can spark such negative conversation. I'm so sorry for those of you that don't know the love of Jesus. I pray that a "Christian" will show you his love and you too will be able to believe.
#17 anono on 12/05/10 at 06:11 AM
She will be with Santa on her broom. Do Wiccans celebrate Xmas?
#18 Sheila Tolley on 12/05/10 at 07:43 AM
Christianity is a cult that survived. It started with one leader and twelve followers. Still strong today. Now that is a LEADER on which you can depend!
#19 Sheila Tolley on 12/05/10 at 07:59 AM
No, actually since Rudolph got all concerned and had his nose fixed, peer pressure, you know. I actually lead Santa on my brightly decorated broom.

To answer your other question, us good witches do celebrate Christmas. We wear red hats in lieu of black. We have a lucky (not for the rabbit) rabbit foot hanging around our neck. We only started that when obama became a frequent flier. For we know how low he can go.

Now one more thing. You have my word on this. I will NOT reply to any blogs after this one who takes the CHRIST out of Christmas and replaces his name with an "X."

Merry CHRISTmas!
#20 Sheila Tolley on 12/05/10 at 08:01 AM
I am here. I was decorating my broom.
#21 wow on 12/05/10 at 08:31 AM
Shelia does! she used to bring a little tree to work, pass out candy and wear a Santa hat!
#22 Anono on 12/05/10 at 07:00 PM
I only take the Christ out of Christmas because I do not believe that Christ would support the way his birthday is being treated. It Xmas to me because of all the pagan things that have been created in his name. Santa Clause, Trees, over indulgence, etc.
#23 wow on 12/06/10 at 08:36 AM
Thanks Shelia! You know yall can celebrate Christmas all year long, all you have to do is become a Christian. (Romans 10:9)
#24 Sheila Tolley on 12/06/10 at 08:37 AM
And I hope you miss me.

Merry Christmas.
#25 SantaSaves on 12/06/10 at 12:55 PM
It isnt about Jesus. Its about the selfish Christians. Are all the stores so crowded in the name of Jesus? If people spent all the money and energy they do pleasing WalMart on Jesus's teachings he might support it. But it isnt about Jesus.
#26 Anonymous on 12/08/10 at 06:59 PM
Christian folk be tho two face kind. They nosey and tell all yo secret. That there knife they carry, it go right through yo back. Call 911 on they neighbor. Be judgin you everytime they see ya comin they way. That there, Believer, that the truth and they way. Believe it, bro, believe it.......
#27 Mayhem on 12/09/10 at 12:04 AM
i figured you believed in the tooth fairy also.
#28 Concord Resident on 12/14/10 at 02:51 PM
Who is paying the power bill to run all those lights all night long? Why aren't they on a timer?
#29 Mayor on 12/14/10 at 06:33 PM
Do not worry about the cost. We are going to make an adjustment to FBT's property taxes. A couple bucks off each property and we might have some left over for some bottled water.
#30 S. Tolley on 12/14/10 at 06:42 PM
I do not want to become one. I have tried and it is just to hard. I mean Ten Commandments? Thats absurd. I cant even see how people remember them all. Let alone show their faith by keeping them all holy. Isnt five enough? But I will keep pretending to be Christian anyhow. I found out that thats what most people do anyway.

S. Is that Sue Tolley? Sherry Tolley? Shanaenae Tolley? Or could it be Sheila Tolley?
#31 fat bass tard on 12/14/10 at 08:36 PM
your admiration is appreciated. just keep mentioning me, i know you can't help it. i've tried to teach you how to be more informed but you won't listen. but hey, if it makes you feel better, please keep mentioning me in every post.
#32 Sheila Tolley on 12/15/10 at 08:27 AM
It is not me. I am on the way to Bethlehem to celebrate the conception of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Was Jesus born on December 25, or in December at all? Although it’s not impossible, it seems unlikely. The Bible does not specify a date or month. One problem with December is that it would be unusual for shepherds to be “abiding in the field” at this cold time of year when fields were unproductive. The normal practice was to keep the flocks in the fields from Spring to Autumn. Also, winter would likely be an especially difficult time for pregnant Mary to travel the long distance from Nazareth to Bethlehem (70 miles).

“A more probable time would be late September, the time of the annual Feast of Tabernacles, when such travel was commonly accepted. Thus, it is rather commonly believed (though not certain) that Jesus’ birth was around the last of September. The conception of Christ, however, may have taken place in late December of the previous year. Our Christmas celebration may well be recognized as an honored observation of the incarnation of ‘the Word made flesh’ (John 1:14).”

Merry Christmas to all. Please never take the Christ out of Christmas,
#33 Sheila Tolley on 12/15/10 at 08:29 AM
wow, are you JUDGING the state of my heart?
#34 Anonymous on 12/15/10 at 09:22 AM
I'm sure you make enough off the "made up" city of concord water bills. don't even ask how they treat their water. the whole city would be shut down!
#35 ChristiansMakeForGoodFertilizer on 12/15/10 at 12:56 PM
thats just like the misconception of heaven. the bible states that when you die you lay dead until jesus returns and if you are one of the lucky ones you will then go to heaven. no dead people are with god or jesus at this time. thats how it is written anyhow. all these dumb folks saying so and so is in a better place are fools. go to the cemetery and read the headstones. they will actually mark the hole in the ground with a headstone that says they are in a better place. if being dead in a hole in the ground is a better place to you your life must really suck. and to be all out stupid it will say they are with god or jesus. totally against true christian teachings. the last thing i would want to believe is when i die my soul has to wait for a superhero to return so i can be on my way. i believe it happens immediately after death. but you can keep the faith that others have kept for 2011 years still waiting in their hole in the ground. unlike you christians i truly feel my deceased loved ones have moved on to what ever comes after this life as we know it. but if you find comfort knowing yours have gone nowhere that is your choice.
#36 Concord Resident on 12/15/10 at 01:35 PM
I'm hoping the queen "b" of Concord will answer that question for me about the lights. Why aren't they on timers to save on energy costs?
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