News and Notes: 12/13/09

• Wreath-layers carry out Arlington tradition, Washington Post. Volunteers place more than 16,000 holiday wreaths at the graves in Arlington National Cemetery.
• Tips on holiday tipping, Kiplinger.com. The article helps you navigate some of the tip etiquette questions that arise during this time of year.
• The Washington Post also has a 2009 Holiday Guide, which discusses all things Christmas.
• Holiday gifts for the traveler, Tribune Media Services. The article provides some suggestions for frequent travelers on your gift list.
• Stephen King pays for troops holiday trip home, Associated Press. The author donates $13,000 so soldiers in Indiana can return home to Maine for the holidays.
• 14 ways to survive a holiday flight, Budget Travel. Some basic tips, but always good to review!
• Peppermint, everything - yuck!, Newsweek. The author rails against all the peppermint available this time of year.