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The Chicago Traveler

November 18th, 2008

Thanksgiving in Chicago

It may be a little cool out there right now, but nothing compared to winter in Chicago. 
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the time you have with family and friends.  Its about really being Thankful for what you do have.  Before you go inside to sit down for a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner, it’s time […]

By kpeoples -- 1 comment

December 24th, 2007

Santa’s On His Way!

Santa’s on his way! Have you been naughty or nice? When I was a kid, I would often be so excited about Santa’s arrival that I couldn’t sleep. And then I’d be worried that he passed me by already because I wasn’t sleeping!
Now, with modern technology and the help of NORAD, you can find out […]

By Matt B -- 0 comments

December 13th, 2007

Rudolph the Chicago Reindeer

You know Dasher, and Dancer, and Prancer, and Vixen,
Comet, and Cupid, and Donder, and Blitzen
But do you recall
the most famous reindeer of all?
The beloved Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer may reside at the North Pole now, but he was originally a Chicagoan!
The Chicago-based Montgomery Ward company (the very first office was at the corner of Clark […]

By Matt B -- 1 comment