Holidays

Holiday stories for Hoptown Chronicle readers.

From the Season of Giving at Planters Bank to the Christmas for Kids effort at the Hopkinsville Fire Department, there are several ways to help this year.
Salvation Army soup kitchen feature
Zach Boyd, who is being treated for bone cancer, was chosen from nominations on social media.
The Pennyroyal Arts Council has lined up six holiday films at the Alhambra Theatre in December.
The holiday celebration is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3.
Alissa Keller will be the speaker for the Dec. 8 program at Hopkinsville Brewing Co.
There’s something downright civic about pulling for local businesses during the season when many of us will be buying gifts for family and friends, writes Hoptown Chronicle editor Jennifer P. Brown.
Lee Ann Naghtin at Herb Hays Furniture
Country hams — far superior to city hams — are the most glorious, nostalgia-laden food of a Southern Christmas buffet. 
country ham on a platter
The Catholic hymn, "Te Deum" -- which says, “You, God, we praise” ... and feasting shaped the Protestant celebration of Plymouth's pilgrims.
The Catholic hymn
Studies show birds bring happiness and improve our wellbeing.
turkeys at white house
As Mayfield continues to recover from last year's deadly tornado outbreak, the community's Christmas tree offers a symbol of the city's resilience.
Mayfield Christmas tree
Every person who attended the service at Freeman Chapel CME Church stated at least one thing they were thankful for.
Rev. Richard Meredith feature
The Turkey Trot starts at 8 a.m. Thursday at Founders Square downtown.
turkey trot 22 feature