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Christmas in America | The Honolulu Advertiser | Hawaii's Newspaper
Posted on: Tuesday, December 19, 2006

ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
 Christmas in America

Advertiser Staff and News Services

You're making the list and checking it twice. See what else is going on during the holidays, courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau:

  • Last December, the retail sales of the nation's department stores reached $31.7 billion, a 47 percent jump from the previous month.

  • U.S. Christmas tree farmers sold $485 million worth of trees in 2005. Oregon was the tree king at $126 million, followed by North Carolina and Washington.

  • China was the leading country of origin for Christmas tree ornaments last year.

    — Catherine E. Toth



    GIFT IDEA



    HAPPY FEET

    Ernestine Spence, the craftsperson who fashions delicate, eye-catching yarn-with-beads lei, has turned her attention to feet. Now she makes slippers — the lei just happen to make good furry straps. With the slippers coming in many sizes and colors, it's best to pre-order. Call 373-9427.

    — Wayne Harada



    FINAL WORD

    "This is my first time ever acting, other than working on a cruise ship."

    Jennifer Hudson | the "American Idol" reject on her Golden Globe nomination for best supporting actress for "Dreamgirls," to Associated Press
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