Hey consumers! Come consume. Get ideas about how to celebrate this obscure holiday. You know, the one with the funny fat man. I think it’s a holiday about the birth of some carpenter. Maybe you can find out there while you buy shit. Cynicism aside, the Southern Christmas Show is supposed to be a treat for people who get in the spirit. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wed.-Sat; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun.–Tues.; Adults $8 door, $7 ADV, $6.50 @ Harris Teeter with a VIC card. Charlotte Merchandise Mart, 2500 E. Independence Blvd. www.southernshows.com/scs.
This article appears in Nov 7-13, 2007.




Isn’t Karen a classy gal? Liberalism means you don’t want to be offended but you can offend anyone you wish? Cool. Even Democrats celebrate Christmas.