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A fan of Christmas?? For a little holiday fun, take our Christmas quiz and see how knowlegdable you are in all things Christmas. Merry Christmas!!! 1. Why is Father Christmas portrayed as wearing red and white? a). An early Coca Cola advertisment showed him in these colors. b). To represent the white snow and the red berries. c). So children can see him as he flies through the sky 2. What happened to Christmas in 1647? a). It was cancelled to due a lack of interest b). It was made illegal c). It became a public holiday 3. Where did Rudolph come from? a). He was created in 1939 by an employee of a Chicago based group of department stores as a promotional gimmick b). Henry VII's Court Jester introduced him into Christmas folklore c). A very drunk Christmas reveler rolled into a publishing house dressed as a deer--the rest is history! 4. What were Frosty's last words? a). "Stop" b). "I'm melting" c). "I'll be back again someday" 5. What is Cha...

Tis the season! Time to find that perfect gift for that special someone. This year, instead of that bottle of perfume or that tie, consider giving a gift for the home, which would be exceptionally beneficial for friends and family members that have recently bought their first home. Following are several ideas for gifts that could be put to good use in the home: Swiffer Sweep and Vac -- great for all types of flooring, it is safe to use on wood, laminate, tile and vinyl. It's lightweight and can easily be taken from room to room. Tools -- for all those do-it-yourself jobs; if they are newer handyman, stick with the basics like a nice hammer, ratchet set, screwdriver set, power drill or power saw. For the experienced handyman, try a reciprocating saw, orbital sander or nail gun and air compressor. Tool chests and boxes -- good for organizing all those tools used to fix up the home! Any kitchen appliances -- help the new homeowners furnish their kitchen with a fun appliance, like ...

Good news for the Indianapolis housing market! CNNMoney.com published an article in November about a survey that was done by Wells Fargo and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The survey found that Indianapolis was number one in housing affordability during the third quarter, which is the fifth straight quarter Indy was number one. According to the survey, Indy has a median income of $65,100 and a median house price of $122,000, making it 85.9% affordable. The full article can be found at http://money.cnn.com/2006/11/20/real_estate/Indianapolis_most_affrodable/index.htm