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Chateau on the Lake features Fontanini Nativity and gingerbread village
The year's display featured an amazing replica of the Chateau, an exquisite gingerbread chapel, and spectacular gingerbread houses and shops.

K.D. Michaels
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Traditions are a big part of the holiday season
As Christmas fast approaches, Branson Globe readers were asked to share the traditions that make the holidays special for their individual families.

K.D. Michaels
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Woods performs free show for community on December 20
To reserve your seats for this special Christmas Show—a gift to the community from Stevie Lee Woods—call 417-336-8742.

K.D. Michaels
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Area Entertainment: Truth Traveler opens in Branson
A lot of time, effort and money was put into preserving such an iconic theater in town. I do believe Andy Williams would be pleased and thrilled at what has happened with his theater.

Luanna Fullerton
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‘Today’ show live in Branson on Friday
Those attending are encouraged to dress in their most festive Christmas attire, and bring a sign promoting Branson and the Christmas season.

K.D. Michaels
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Been thinkin’ about…Common cathedrals
The limestone cliffs on Highway 165 near Table Rock Mountain tower above the road and above the lake which flows, ribbon-like, far below. Brief afternoon sun highlights the bluff, etching ancient karst rock in warm relief. Cathedral walls in nature are easy enough to overlook on a busy schedule — just another rock cliff, just another bunch of trees, just the lake below. Even here, in the miracle of space and air and stone and life, the mind reduces the experience to the munda

Joshua Heston
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Miracle on Wolf Lane to be held December 13
The RSHS YEP! Club (Youth Empowerment Project) hosts, and it is free to all community members.

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Stock Market Insights: Staying the course paid off; now the focus turns to 2026
Joe Shearrer, CPFA® is Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Fervent Wealth Management. This year my family and I spent Thanksgiving a little differently; we traded turkey and cold weather in the Midwest for sunshine and sand in Cancun. It was our first time traveling out of the country for the holiday, and stepping into a new setting offered some welcomed perspective. Much like markets this year, the experience reminded me that change can be healthy, and sometimes staying p

Joe Shearer, CPFA
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Reflections: Willing to wait
What is less encouraging to consider, however, is the waiting; there, we can look to those involved in Jesus’ birth on earth for inspiration.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Marshall Howden endorses Alex Williams for Branson Alderman, Ward 1
Howden shared that his relationship with Alex is not new and is not political convenience.

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Area Entertainment: SIX conducting their 2025 annual food drive
This event will be going on through December 27. All donations go to CAM Ministries.

Luanna Fullerton
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Tanger Outlets Branson extends holiday shopping hours for last-minute gifting
The countdown is on, and Tanger Outlets Branson, 300 Tanger Blvd., is making it easy for last-minute shoppers to check off their holiday lists with extended hours and daily deals during the final week of the season, including Super Saturday and Christmas Eve. Featuring trending styles, cozy favorites and top brands such as Nike, Old Navy, Polo Ralph Lauren and Under Armour, Tanger Branson is the destination for thoughtful holiday gifts at unbeatable prices. Extended hol

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Food drive raises over $23,000 for local food pantries
The annual food drive is funded by community donations, employee payroll deductions and a donation from the White River Valley Electric Cooperative Trust.

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You can’t even spell CHRISTmas without CHRIST!
Do most say “Happy Holiday” when wishing someone a “Happy Easter” or Happy Thanksgiving?” Does U.S. law specifically designate “Christmas Day, December 25” as a “legal public holiday?” It does the way the Ole Seagull reads U.S. Code § 6103.

Gary J. Groman
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SMAC Art Center hosts ‘The Fabled Innocence’
Reminiscent of classic newspaper style comics, Tabor’s work uses a limited color palette of blacks and greys, accentuated with pops of bright color.

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Branson’s 77th Annual Adoration Parade enjoyed by all
Local churches, organizations and businesses are represented at the parade, as are schools throughout the region.

K.D. Michaels
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For the Love of Branson: Farewell to office
Therefore, with all of this success, one might ask themselves why I made a recent announcement that I won’t be running for reelection when my current term ends in April of next year.

Marshall Howden
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Area veterans commemorate Pearl Harbor Day
Commemorative events included recognition of the date during a wreath-laying ceremony; a remembrance service in Branson, and a remembrance service in Kimberling City facilitated by Veterans of the Ozarks.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Homestead Schoolhouse offers hands-on traditional learning in Taney County
The Homestead Schoolhouse has developed from the dreams of Kimberly and Brenten Blake.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...
A round-up of festive Christmas activities held around the Tri-Lakes

Staff Reports
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