An Elmwood Avenue woman told police someone stole more than $100 worth of Christmas gifts from her apartment on Saturday.

NRF: Christmas is coming and sales to be slow (WKYC Cleveland)

WASHINGTON D.C. -- Despite Friday's congressional bailout, the National Retail Federation is predicting a gloomy Christmas season for retailers already hurt by falling sales.

Broadway Box Office Opening of White Christmas Offers Surprises to Unwrap Oct. 6 (Playbill)

The Marquis Theatre box office for Irving Berlin's White Christmas opens 11 AM Oct. 6 with gifts for ticket buyers, a tree lighting, hot beverages and appearances by the costumed cast members of the coming Broadway production.

District One Christmas parade looks for participants (St. Tammany News)

Even though the St. Tammany Fire District 1 Christmas Parade in Slidell won’t roll until Dec. 7, firefighters are looking for residents who want to be in the parade.

Unique Christmas show to highlight local talent (Daily Sparks Tribune)

A new and unique Christmas event will hit the Celebrity Showroom stage at John Ascuaga’s Nugget in December. Rehearsals are underway for the musical “A Classic Christmas Celebration” showcasing top local talent.