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How to make Kwanzaa celebrations special

Kwanzaa is an opportunity for fami- Kwanzaa is a family-oriented holiday, and it’s easy for everyone to play a role in making
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traditional harvests that take place in
Africa during December and January.

Kwanzaa presents another way to
reflect on the year that is drawing
to a close and look forward to the
months ahead. Kwanzaa also presents
an opportunity to focus on family,
community and traditions — which
already is a hallmark of the holiday
season. Individuals and families can
harness the meanings behind the
seven principles of Kwanzaa by incor-
porating various traditions into their
celebrations.

• Umoja: Celebrate unity by gath-
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Share important stories and traditions
with younger generations.

• Kujichagulia: Encourage the
practice of self-determination by set-
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the weeks to come.

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wide effort, such as helping to fix
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ily, to celebrate collective work.

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• Nia: Having a purpose in life is
important and can keep goals on track.
Harness this principle by figuring out
a passion and sharing it with others
through teaching or mentoring.

• Kuumba: Creativity can be ex-
plored through crafts, such as making
a unity cup or decorating for the holi-
days. Listening to or playing culturally
relevant songs and/or viewing artwork
from Africa are just a few other ways
to express your creativity.

• Imani: Faith can be expressed by
religious devotion, or through belief
in one’s people, parents, teachers, and
leaders. Uniting people in faith can be
another way for celebrants to enjoy
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Youtube screenshots of Bill Knego’s “Merry Christmas Time” video illustrate the high en-
ergy put into its production. The video was filmed over five hours and features 50 of his
closest friends and neighbors.

‘Merry Christmas Time’ video
captures spirit of holiday season

By Haley Myles How did one song bring an entire community together
Special to the Cape Gazette to make a video a decade after it was recorded? Like most
ideas today, it all started with a Facebook comment from
The adage “It’s never too late to follow your dreams” is an the Knego’s friend, Patty O’Donnell. “I put my Christmas
inspirational mainstay. That’s exactly the motto Bill Knego song out on Facebook from every Thanksgiving to Jan. 1,
is embracing in his new holiday song, “Merry Christmas and then it comes off,” said Bill. “Patty saw it on Facebook
Time.” and commented that we should make a video. The idea
was born.” O’Donnell happened to have experience with
The Lewes-area singer-songwriter penned his catchy filmmaking.
holiday tune on Christmas Eve 2004 when his wife Lois
suggested he write the tune to keep busy. “I grabbed my “It was such a fun song, it should go viral,” she said.
guitar, and it was one of those songs that just happened. In “When I said make a video of it, I didn’t expect that I’d be
45 minutes, it was done.” personally doing the video, but it ended up that I was able
to help.”
Music had not always been a part of his life.
“I never picked up a guitar until I was 25.” he said. After The trio then contacted videographer Eric Davidson of
catching the music bug, Bill began to develop his musical Wruff-Wryder Productions to help bring the vision to life.
skills at open mic nights.
“I went for two years straight, and soon people younger “It was basically us filming one of our typical parties,
than me began asking me to open up for their bands.” people having fun and dancing, just on a larger scale,” said
he said. He continued to perfect his musical talent, and O'Donnell.
released an album called “I Just Can’t Believe” under the
name The Billy Band in 2008. The album showcases “Merry “We wanted it that way because they weren’t actors and
Christmas Time.” we needed them to be themselves.”
The video for “Merry Christmas Time” was filmed Jan.
5 in the span of five hours at the Red Mill Pond Clubhouse. “Merry Christmas Time” was released Oct. 16. The four-
No actors were hired, no rehearsals were held. The video some behind the video have high hopes.
featured 50 of the Knego’s closest friends and neighbors
enjoying one final holiday celebration in ugly sweaters and “I think there will be a positive reaction to the video,” said
reindeer antlers. The cameras were just an added bonus. Bill. “If you don’t have a good song, you won’t have a good
video. I wouldn’t have put it out if I didn’t feel it was good.”

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Ideas for
making holiday
memories

Counting down to Christmas Making a gingerbread house is a great family activity, and a winning holiday memory.
Day means many different things to
people across the globe. Although Distribute some cookies to elderly obscure titles into rotation during the
families likely have several different neighbors. holiday season.
traditions they anticipate each year,
it can be fun to incorporate some • Holiday classic: Spend a night • Christmas concert: Host a
new merrymakers into the festivi- in and watch a classic Christmas flick gathering of children where they can
ties. Here are some festive ideas to you’ve never seen before. Streaming sing or perform their favorite tunes
include in the days leading up to movie services often put classics and
Christmas - a special family calendar Continued on page 109
of fun finds.

• Annual memento: Have the
kids or adults make one new hand-
made ornament each year. This
way the tree is always evolving, and
everyone can track milestones.

• Cookie day: Devote one day
to making Christmas cookies. Invite
friends or family members over.

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• Kids’ Secret Santa: Spread joy
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friend’s name from a hat and pur-
chasing or making a gift.

• Hand out hot chocolate: Make
a big thermos of hot chocolate and
give it out to shoppers or workers
who have been out in the cold.

• Camp-in: The first night the
tree is lit, allow the kids to sleep be-
side it under the glow of lights.

• Scavenger hunt: Plan holiday-
themed trivia questions and hide
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• Surprise box: Put a gender and
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The Christmas Song

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire They know that Santa’s on his way
Jack Frost nipping at your nose He’s bringing lots of toys and goodies
Yuletide carols being sung by a choir on his sleigh
And folks dressed up like Eskimos And every mother’s child is gonna spy
Everybody knows a turkey To see if reindeer really know how to fly
and some mistletoe And so I’m offering this simple wish
Help to make the season bright To kids from one to ninety-two
Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow Although it’s been said
Will find it hard to sleep tonight many times, many ways
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FUN & FESTIVE December. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Each year, the community singing
Sussex County With his red nose on, Emory Kesselring
food drive is event doubles as a food drive for hun- keeps an eye on his candle during last year’s
underway gry families in Sussex County, drawing Caroling on the Circle in Georgetown.
hundreds of residents – along with the
Caroling on The Circle support of area schools, businesses
tradition set for Dec. 9 and civic organizations – who turn
out to sing Christmas carols and col-
The season of giving is nearly here, lect canned goods for area pantries,
and Sussex County is asking the public churches and food banks.
to give something of themselves to
help those who are less fortunate. In 2018, the food drive collected
almost 31,500 items for nearly a dozen
Sussex County government this organizations. County officials aim to
week kicks off its yearly food drive collect as many or more this year, and
for community food banks, and will are encouraging the public to do their
celebrate that effort during the 36th part now to “Pack the Pod,” a 14-foot
annual Caroling on The Circle at 6:30 by 7-foot portable storage shed that
p.m., Monday, Dec. 9, in downtown will be set up on The Circle. Since
Georgetown. The food drive will its inception in the 1980s, Caroling
extend throughout November and on The Circle has raised more than
700,000 items for local food pantries.

The historic Sussex County Court-
house and The Circle will serve as the
backdrop for an evening of traditional
and Spanish carols, as well as a visit

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Celebrate with Possums’ sing. Strangers are few, so many peo-
‘Christmas from the Heart’ ple, especially the teenagers, notice
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An original production of holiday seats and performance dates. Appearing in “Christmas from the
music and a surprising story of car- Heart” are Georgetown residents
ing and sharing in an unexpected “Christmas from the Heart” is writ- Kennedy and Tara Megee, Jim Har-
way, “Christmas from the Heart” is ten and directed by Rosanne Pack tell, Claudius Bowden, Ella and Su
performed Nov. 29 and 30, and Dec. and Kenney Workman of Milford. Chafin and Landon Rockwell. Also
1, 6, 7 and 8 at Possum Hall, 441 Old Dover resident Bob Frazier is music from Georgetown are Danielle and
Laurel Rd; Georgetown, Delaware. director and Christy Taylor of Harbe- Cassie O’Neill, Rhys Humphreys and
son is accompanist. The cast features Jake Darmstadter.
Friday and Saturday shows are at 32 singers who range in age from 7
7:30 pm; Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm. ½ to several decades older and who Steve Givens, John Hulse and Sara
Tickets are $25, $24 for seniors and represent 11 area towns. Freih are cast members from Re-
students, and may be purchased at hoboth Beach and Howard Dashiell
The holiday scene is set in a little and Delaney Cinnamon are from
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fering backgrounds live side by side, and Angela Isaacs are from Milton.
kids are kids, and everyone loves to Dulcena Kemmerlin is from Milford
and Aya Marie is from Laurel.

Cast members from Millsboro
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Caroling HOLIDAY CHEER IS HERE!

Continued from page 111 Come in for the Fish & Chips...Stay for the Sticky Toffee Pudding
from Santa Claus. WBOC TV’s Jimmy
Hoppa will emcee this year’s event, A Taste
which will feature local singing artists of Britain
Kevin Short and Ed Shockley. Also
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choirs, as well as the El Centro Cul- authentic British fish & chips
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Food items will be collected that Open 7 Days a Week for Lunch & Dinner
night, but donations can be dropped
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ber, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday happenings
through Friday at the Sussex County
administrative offices building, 2 The
Circle, next to the courthouse, in
Georgetown. Donations also can be
made at the county west complex
off Route 113, Georgetown, and at the
Delaware Coastal Airport terminal
building on Rudder Lane, east of
Georgetown. Caroling on The Circle
will be held regardless of weather. In
the event of rain or snow, it will be
moved inside the firehall on South
Bedford Street. For more information,
call 855-7700.

Nativity tableau on Rt. 24 Choir Cantata 6:30 pm
Friday December 6 5- 7 pm 10 am
Saturday, December 7 5:30-7:30 pm Friday, December 20
Sunday, December 22

Advent Craft Workshop Christmas Eve Services
Sunday, December 8 1-3 pm At the church 7 pm
At the chapel 10pm
Capital Ringers Concert
Saturday, December 14 6:30 pm

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Share laughs with Delaware Comedy Theatre

Holiday show Nov. 24
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By Haley Myles
Special to the Cape Gazette

There’s nothing like a good belly DENY HOWETH PHOTO
laugh. Laughter is the best medicine,
right? Laughter and good times are The Delaware Comedy Theatre includes anywhere from 13 to 18 members, ranging in age
exactly what Delaware Comedy The- from 19 to 65.
atre strives to deliver at the group’s
improv performances. Christmas Gifts ,
Stocking Stuffers
Husband-and-wife team David and
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“I think people in the community
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Visit these • Christmas, Michigan Comedy Theatre
festive locales • Christmas Cove, Maine
• Evergreen, Alabama Continued from page 114
The weeks between Thanksgiv- • Hallelujah Junction, California
ing and New Year’s Day are some • Joy, Illinois concert. It is its own category for people who
of the most anticipated, jolly and • Mistletoe, Kentucky want to laugh and interact with their enter-
busy moments of the year. • Noel, Missouri tainment.”
• North Pole, Alaska
People partake in all sorts of • Rudolph, Wisconsin Sketches are unscripted and performers
traditions in the name of holiday • Santa, Idaho must come up with a witty performance on
festivity. Trimming the tree or • Santa Claus, Arizona the spot, guided by minimal audience sugges-
caroling with friends may be • Santa Claus, Georgia tions. For those who share a passion for act-
some of the more standard holi- • Santa Claus, Indiana ing and improv, the Warwicks offer Delaware
day protocol. • Snowflake, Arizona Comedy Theatre workshops to help actors
Canadian travelers or those hone their craft through a series of classic
However, there are always heading north of the border can games. To celebrate the holidays, upcoming
opportunities to bring new tradi- explore these locales: shows include a Christmas-themed perfor-
tions into the mix. • Candyville, Ontario mance at 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24 at the Milton
• Christmas Island, Nova Scotia Theatre. On Jan. 10, the group will stage a
People bitten by the travel bug • Cranberry Junction, BC show poking fun at the new year. David said
may want to include visiting new • Gift Lake, Ontario they hope to continue to bring laughter to the
towns and cities as part of their • Noelville, Ontario Cape Region.
holiday plans. In fact, it can be • Sled Lake, Saskatchewan
fun to take in the sites at these • Snowflake, Manitoba “I hope more people come to see us and we
festively named locales across • Snowfall, Ontario can attract some more regulars to see our dif-
North America. • Winterland, Newfoundland ferent cast members perform. It’s always a lot
and Labrador. of fun and they might like it.” For more infor-
• Bethlehem, Pennsylvania mation, check out Delaware Comedy Theatre
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White Christmas

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know

Where the treetops glisten
And children listen

To hear sleigh bells in the snow

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
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And may all your Christmases be white

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Skating club to 2019
perform ‘Rockin’ Around Christmas Weekend
the Christmas Tree’
in Historic Lewes
With signups open and rehears-
als beginning, the Centre Ice Rink at THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 • 5PM - 8PM
Delaware State Fair in Harrington is al-
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Tree” as Bay Country Figure Skating
Club prepares to present its annual Join Santa and Participating Merchants and
holiday shows at 6 Restaurants in the Historic Commercial District.
p.m., Friday, Dec. 6,
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Skating Director Jer-
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coach Tom Harrison, Winter White Benefit
the show features
music and characters SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7
from beloved holiday classics.
A Christmas Tour of Lewes 10AM - 4PM
Local skaters of all ages and levels Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade
will perform, including Bay Country plus Tree Lighting & Caroling
Figure Skating Club members, stu- in Zwaanendael Park 5PM
dents and coaches from the rink’s
skating programs. Tickets cost $10 For info: 302-645-8073 or leweschamber.com
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warestatefair.com. Tickets also will be
available at the door.

Possums

Continued from page 112
are Beth Howlett and Xander
Proseus; Shayla Macklin and Dillon
Mangene are from Seaford. Ashlie
Workman and Brianna Wittman are
Long Neck residents and Marsha
Shull is from Frankford.

There are more than 30 songs in
“Christmas from the Heart,” tradi-
tional and contemporary, ranging
from “Silent Night” to “My Grown-
Up Christmas List;” and from “O
Holy Night” to “We Need a Little
Christmas” and “Santa Claus Is Com-
ing to Town.”

“Christmas from the Heart” is ap-
propriate entertainment for all ages.

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Holiday Happenings

Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach

Tree Lightings · Rehoboth Christmas Parade · Holiday Farmers’ Market
Dewey Beach Sip & Shop · Winter WonderFest · Santa’s House on the Boardwalk

Don’t forget to shop local for the holidays ... tax-free!

Stop by Santa’s House located on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
& Rehoboth Avenue and tell him your Christmas List!
Santa’s House will be open on Friday, November 29 and
weekends in November and December. Visit Beach-Fun.com
for complete schedule of days and times!

Donation based. Bring your camera! Full schedule will be posted
on Santa's House and at www.beach-fun.com/holiday-fun.html

Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce

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JOY OF GIVING

Tasteful, tasty holiday gifts are everywhere

By Denise Clemons
Cape Flavors columnist

Have you finished your holiday JACK CLEMONS PHOTO
shopping? Or maybe you thought you
were finished but just received an in- Panettone makes a great holiday gift, and an excellent french toast alternative to keep for
vitation to a party and now you need yourself, too!
to find an appropriate hostess gift. At
this time of year, the ideal present is Before I give you another holiday In addition to the vast array of
something edible, and a wide range gift idea, you might enjoy learning panettone on sale for the holidays,
some of the urban legends behind you’ll also find all sorts of specialty
of options is avail- the name, panettone. The first claims cookies and candies in festive, berib-
able at bakeries that since panetto is a small cake, boned boxes. And, if you’re looking
and grocery stores panettone must be a “large cake.” for something to drink with a slice
as well as places Another suggestion from the 18th of cake or simply to sip on its own,
like Marshalls, century is that the name is “pan de purveyors of adult beverages also
HomeGoods or ton,” or bread of luxury. The most have a celebratory selection. Choices
Kitchen & Com- well-accepted origin story involves a range from Dogfish Head Craft Brew-
pany. clerical hat called “pane” which had ery’s IPAs for the Holidays to wine
the same domed shape the bread has gift baskets from Harry & David to
One delicious today. Ragged Branch Distillery’s Wheated
example is panet- Bourbon.
Denise Clemons tone, as seen in My favorite story is about a duke’s
the photo of a slice cook who had prepared a lavish feast I’ve included a recipe from the
already missing a bite. Although for a group of nobles and forgot folks at Ragged Branch for a com-
it’s called either a bread or a cake, about the dessert, which burned plex cocktail featuring salted vanilla
this Milanese specialty is not overly in the oven. The kitchen boy, Toni, maple syrup (also delicious over ice
sweet. The delicate loaf has a signa- offered up the sweet cake he had cream) and walnut-infused bourbon.
ture domed shape and takes several baked for himself. The tender, citrus- For those of you interested in trying
days to make. Similar to a sourdough, flavored cake filled with raisins was a panettone recipe, I’ve included in-
the acidic dough must be proofed a hit. When asked the name of the structions for a rich French toast that
and cured to create its distinctive dessert, the cook said it was “pan de will give you a warm start on a cold
fluffy texture. Toni” or Toni’s bread, and that’s why winter’s day.
Panettone is baked in a coated pa- we call it panettone.
per wrapper and packaged in brightly Continued on page 121
colored boxes. Most are studded with
candied orange, citron and raisins,
and flavored with lemon zest. Some
feature chocolate or caramel, so
you’ll need to translate the ingredient
list from Italian (or interpret the im-
ages on the box) to select the variety
you want.
When our friend Lina brought us
a loaf, we ate it toasted with butter
alongside a cup of tea, and drenched
in sweet egg batter for a different
take on French toast. You can also
use panettone to make bread pud-
ding, a good way to use up any pieces
that have started to go stale. Once
you’ve cut the loaf, keep it tightly
wrapped, as it quickly dries out.

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Panettone French Toast
4 1-inch slices panettone
2 eggs
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Arrange panettone slices on a piece
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10 minutes, turn over slices. After 10
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dients (except butter) in a measuring
cup. Whisk briskly until thoroughly
combined. Melt butter in a nonstick
skillet over medium heat. Pour egg
batter into a pie plate and dip each
slice of bread, turning once to coat
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Turn and cook the other side. Serve
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See Denise Clemons’ Cape Flavors column every
every Friday in the Cape Gazette.

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JOY OF GIVING Happy
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smoothly.

• Keep it impersonal. Imper-
sonal doesn’t mean it’s acceptable to
grab anything off the shelf. But the
gift should not be something that
would offend tastes or sentiments.
Avoid clothing, perfume, jewelry,
or accessories. Lotions and other
scented items are also ill-advised.

• Skip your boss. Etiquette
experts say that gifts should flow
downward not upward in the realm
of employment ranking. That means
it’s best to stick with gifting col-
leagues who are on the same level
as you. Buying a gift for the boss
may look like you’re simply trying to
score brownie points instead of offer-
ing a meaningful gift.

• Give group gifts. Rather than
gifting individuals, it can be safer to
give a group gift from which many
can benefit. This can include coffee
and pastries from a nearby bakery, or
a bouquet of flowers to brighten up
the office environment.

• Keep prices modest. Office
giving is not about illustrating who

Continued on page 125

122

Gifts that keep on giving this holiday season

By Melinda Myers
Special to the Cape Gazette

Make gift giving easy with unique GARDENER’S SUPPLY COMPANY PHOTO
green gifts that provide weeks and in
some cases months and years of beau- Amaryllis bulbs, like this Grand Amaryllis Trio,  produce showy blooms that can last a
ty. Plus, easy-care blooming plants are month or more.
an experiential gift that’s ideal for ev-
eryone, especially that person on your
list who has everything.

Gardeners as well as practical family
members and friends will enjoy the
dual purpose the Christmas rose (Hel-
lebore) fulfills. This popular European
holiday plant is gaining popularity
in holiday celebrations here in the
U.S. Recipients will enjoy up to two
months of blossoms indoors when
grown in a cool, bright location. Once
the danger of frost has passed, it can
be moved outdoors into a fully or
partially shaded spot in the garden for

Continued on page 127

‘Tis The Season 2019 123

Have Yourself
A Merry Little Christmas

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light

From now on your troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay

From now on your troubles will be miles away
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore

Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more

Through the years we all will be together
If the fates allow

Hang a shining star upon the highest bough
So have yourself a merry little Christmas now.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
So have yourself a merry little Christmas now.

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• Avoid cash gifts. Giving cash
or checks is not a good idea. Money
should only come by way of bonuses
from higher-ups. If you’re stuck on
what to give, a gift card to a store that
a coworker visits is acceptable.

Gifting at work is complicated, and
certain etiquette should be followed
so no lines are crossed.

JOY OF GIVING

Guide to shopping for tech

Technology gifts are popular, but opinion on the item. The popularity of tech gifts makes them
these purchases require some re- • Determine if the gift is age- one of the most widely exchanged catego-
search prior to swiping a card at the ries of presents during the holiday gift-giv-
checkout counter. Consider the fol- appropriate. It may be tempting ing season.
lowing advice before gifting gadgets. to purchase children the latest and
greatest tech gifts because all of their
• Check product reviews. Use peers may be getting similar items.
resources such as Consumer Reports But first determine if certain items
to read up on the reputations of are age-appropriate.
certain products and brands. Avoid
purchasing products that have no • Compare prices across vari-
established track record. Try to read ous retailers. While popular gifts
reviews from third-party sites rather may be similarly priced because of
than those posted on manufacturer the level of demand, it is still a wor-
websites. thy effort to comparison shop before
making a rash purchase.
• Speak with an educated
retailer. Visit a store before making • Put the product through your
any purchases to learn more about own test run. Try a product out
the inner workings of the product for yourself to get a feel for it and its
you plan to buy. Discover its attri- attributes. Hands-on knowledge may
butes, advantages, disadvantages and be the best type when gifting tech
what others are saying about it. The items. Just keep in mind that many
salesperson may have his or her own retailers have a reboxing or restock-
ing fee on tech products.

126 ‘Tis The Season 2019

Keep on giving FRESH ★

Continued from page 123 ★ FARM AND Fresh
years of added beauty.
Local
Even nongardeners will be fascinat-
ed by the amaryllis as its beauty erupts pinRet.F•F5rree·sssHhphPaCrHrrMbiLuuoc-eFAtemcs1fsWo0reeon-$6mm,S3•·Da0SOdNaE–cteN$-e·Se5wu3W’nd00Sr1Y2ae1o-a-r65rtk8h•4s-8f4ir48
from the bulb. Everyone will eagerly
watch for the bulb to sprout, flower
stems to quickly grow and eventually
produce several large trumpet-shaped
blooms.

Make it easy and fun for all with a
waxed amaryllis bulb. Dipped in color-
ful wax, these freestanding bulbs need
no soil or water. Just set the waxed
bulbs in a space where they can be
enjoyed and watch the magic happen
as the amaryllis breaks through the
wax coating and grows into a colorful
specimen.

Dress up your amaryllis gift by
planting the bulb in a pretty container,
setting it on stones in a glass hurricane
or combining it with spring-flowering
bulbs like tulips, grape hyacinths and
crocus.

Provide some aromatherapy, flavor
and beauty with fragrant flowers
and herbs. Lily of the valley may be a
bully in the garden, but it’s a fragrant
beauty sure to brighten a winter day
when planted in a container and en-
joyed indoors. The calming fragrance
of Spanish lavender can be enjoyed
fresh, or the stems and flowers can
be snipped, dried and added to bou-
quets and sachets. Rosemary’s flavor
makes it a perfect gift for the foodies
on your list. And everyone, including
non-cooks, will enjoy its fragrance.
Grow it indoors in a cool location with
morning sun or under artificial lights.

Take care of this and multiple hol-
idays throughout the year with a
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Blooms (gardeners.com).

Make this the year you give the per-
fect gift: one that’s unique and is sure
to provide instant smiles and weeks or
months of fragrance and beauty.

Melinda Myers is the author of more than 20
gardening books and host of the Great Courses’
How to Grow Anything DVD series. For gardening
tips and videos, go to www.MelindaMyers.com.

‘Tis The Season 2019 127

We Wish You A Merry Christmas

We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin;
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer.
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin;
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.
We won’t go until we get some;
We won’t go until we get some;
We won’t go until we get some, so bring some out here.
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin;
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.

128 ‘Tis The Season 2019

Outdoor-inspired ideas for holiday gifts

The Bureau of Economic Analysis Kampgrounds of America offers gift can make a hike even more enjoyable.
revealed that the outdoor recreation cards that are accepted at any of their A durable hiking pack, compass or
industry contributed $412 billion to the many campsites, which helps cover GPS tracker, comfortable hiking shoes,
U.S. Gross Domestic Product in 2016. the fees for the site and camp store polarizing sunglasses, collapsible
The industry also employed around purchases. hammock, and/or hiking food packs
4.55 million people, highlighting just make great gifts for seasoned or even
how popular outdoor recreation has Any new gear, whether it be sleep- novice hikers. Tickets for transporta-
become. ing bags/pads, water filtration devices, tion to Appalachian Trail trailheads, or
tents, fuel, or cooking supplies also other notable trails across the country,
Millennials are helping drive the make great gifts for campers. A high- also can be fitting gifts.
growing interest in the great outdoors, quality cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven
as this demographic now accounts is a gift that can last for years. Cycling treats. Cycling can be a
for 38 percent of the 75 million active recreational pursuit, a means of com-
camper households in the United Hiking adventures. The right gear muting or a great way to shed a few
States, according to an independent pounds. Research from Breakaway
2017 North American Camping Re- Research Group for People for Bikes
port. found that 100 million Americans bike
each year. Statistics Canada indicates
When shopping for the outdoor that around 41 percent of Canadians
enthusiast on their list this holiday ages 12 and older cycle each year.
season, shoppers can consider these Gifts focusing on cycling can appeal
gifts that cater to avid campers, hikers to cyclists of all ages. Gifts can include
and explorers. cleaning and lube kits, a mini tire
inflater, portable repair tools, a bike
Camping surprises. People who phone mount, a wearable bicycle cable
can’t resist sleeping under the stars lock, and a bicycle storage rack.
will appreciate gifts that make camp-
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Rehoboth Christmas
Sing-Along Song Index

16 It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
30 Jingle Bells
44 Winter Wonderland
60 Frosty the Snowman
68 Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
78 Here Comes Santa Claus
82 Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
100 O Christmas Tree
110 The Christmas Song
116 White Christmas
124 Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
128 We Wish You a Merry Christmas

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