So perhaps we can all afford to have a good holiday season after all.
So wave bye-bye to everything you knew and set out as you would for a good holiday.
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You could do much worse in your hunt for a good holiday book.
Analysts had upbeat same-store sales expectations, largely due to reports from many retailers that store traffic was good and holiday promotions were successful.
"If we couldn't muster good sales during the holiday season, that doesn't say much good about sales going forward and how that will translate into demand" for store space, said Ryan Severino, a senior economist at Reis.
Some of the best Christmas films are comedies that are not exactly family-friendly fare, and that even bend the concept of traditional holiday good cheer.
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While November saw gains in Buzz for the brand, December and the broadcast of the fashion show have seen it increase even further, placing them in a good position as the holiday season continues.
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Adding to the push to allow partying: Good Friday is a public holiday and the start of a four-day weekend.
And early indications suggest that after a relatively good Thanksgiving, the November holiday during which US end-of year spending really kicks off, consumers have throttled back.
While many people see the wedding and extra bank holiday as a good excuse to throw a party, some events have been organised for people who want to avoid the pageantry.
The tax holiday would only be good for a year, however, and House Republicans, and even the President, are looking for longer term solutions.
While cyber Monday, the first day of the week after Thanksgiving weekend, has come to be known as the online Black Friday, business was good for online retailers during the holiday weekend.
Marshal Cohen, chief industry analyst for the NPD Group, said the number reflects an increase in impulse purchases and in personal purchases by shoppers, both good signs for sales in the holiday season.
We are here with some good news for the American people this holiday season.
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But the holiday season isn't good for heart health to begin with.
Then, what was perhaps more important was the fact that the numbers from the opening weekend of the holiday shopping season were surprisingly good.
Sure a holiday gathering may be a good idea, you're thinking, but your family doesn't have the budget for a cruise or exotic trip.
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In Lisbon Mr Chapman picked up his German salary and a bonus for good work, went on a long holiday in Norway and then to Berlin to get his Iron Cross.
From this, it is possible to deduce that there appears to be an informal agreement that each side will have eight court days for rebuttal, which would mean that the present phase will end by 1 July, in good time for the American independence day holiday (4 July).
Not good as we head into the all important holiday shopping season that is crucial for retailers.
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By all means, attend the holiday office gathering and have a good time.
The decision by the Rome magistrate to grant the former SS captain a police-supervised holiday is a reward for his good conduct.
There is good news, though, because the approaching holiday season is exactly the right time for the wearing of black in every derivation.
The good ones are rented early for the busy holiday season.
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The holiday shopping season got off to a good official start this past weekend.
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Limited Brands reported steady Q4 fiscal 2012 results driven by good brand performance, partially offset by a weak holiday season.
In a positive signal for the holiday season, clothing retailers including American Eagle Outfitters Inc. and Ann Inc. on Wednesday said the critical holiday selling season was off to a good start, and they had made up sales lost earlier this month to superstorm Sandy.
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The contest has been good for business at Mr. Tamm's Sokka Holiday Resort, with its cavernous sauna about five miles out of town.
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Good news, too, for those who want to spend their holiday under canvas: French Polynesia has a smattering of camping options around.
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