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Christmas

A painting of the Barker homestead in winter, decorated for Christmas

Barker ornaments gave Oxford its own unique Christmas tradition

For seven decades, the Barker family made wooden ornaments that delighted Oxford residents. Even after the business closed, people continued to search for Barker ornaments to add to their collections.
Sean Scott Dec 23, 2024
A bunch of Christmas decor and products scattered across varying displays

Oxford kicks off the holiday season with annual holiday festival

People of all ages turned out last weekend for Oxford's annual holiday festival. The event included vendors, winter-themed inflatables for kids and live music.
Stella Powers Dec 14, 2024
This winter, try your hand at baking a fruitcake with local ingredients

This winter, try your hand at baking a fruitcake with local ingredients

Store-bought fruitcakes may be the butt of jokes, but James Rubenstein writes that a homemade variety with local ingredients is worth the effort.
James Rubenstein Dec 14, 2024
Donald Shupp and his wife Kathy stand next to a Christmas tree on a porch

Reily Township celebrates Christmas with tree lighting, visit from Santa

Reily Township's third annual Christmas tree lighting included caroling, hot chocolate and a visit from Santa.
Sean Scott Dec 13, 2024
A group of cut trees leaning against a building

Where to get your live Christmas tree in Oxford this year

People in and around Oxford have no shortage of options to buy real Christmas trees this year.
Sean Scott Nov 22, 2024

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