Christmas

By RYAN WANG For many, the holidays evoke childhood nostalgia. Families take time to pass on age-old customs, from lighting the menorah, wrapping gifts, shopping, looking at lights, or baking cookies. In my case, I have always associated this time of year with Christmas at my grandparents' house. As far back as I can remember,…

The Arbor Gallery in downtown Merced is decked out for Christmas with artist’s handmade decorations and ornaments for sale. Unique, hand-crafted gifts can…

Many people already know the story of the almond Christmas tree, about three miles outside Hughson.  It’s been told before in the local newspaper,…

It’s time for one of the City of Atwater’s favorite events, the annual Atwater Christmas Parade, and on Dec. 3, starting at 7 p.m. This year’s Grand Marshal, Lyle Allen, a great community member who works at Re-store and networks well with the Atwater business community, will lead the Parade, entitled “Holidays on Ice.” Allen told the…

Old Saint Nick made his first appearance at Merced Mall on Saturday, Nov. 20, just in time for the start of the holiday season. As is…

'While they were homeless, they never complained about anything. They’re humbled that they’re still alive and breathing.' Sue Emanivong, Healthy…

Every year in December, the Merced Police Department asks local schools to provide them with a list of deserving students who may be facing challenges in their lives.  They take this list, and they pair each child with an officer. Then they all get together and spend a wonderful day of Christmas shopping, courtesy of the Merced Mall.…

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and strict Public Health safety-related crackdowns, hundreds of Mercedians made there way through Main…

For over a decade, two homes in Merced at 252 and 300 Sunset Drive, owned by the Libecki and Ryan families, have put on an extensive animated holiday light…

“People want to share gifts with each other, especially this time of year,” began Marie Middleton, owner of Expressions of Love Floral & Gifts in Atwater. “Being family oriented really counts.” She has a passion for making every gift into a one-of-a-kind work of floral art. If you visit their Facebook page, you won’t find a typical…