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Published by Cape Gazette, 2018-11-20 10:42:33

2018 'Tis The Season Guide

Holiday Happenings and More in Coastal Delaware

Keywords: Christmas,Delaware,Holiday

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JOY OF GIVING

Santa’s helpers offer tips to
make sure gifts arrive on time

Come the holiday season, shipping • Research shipping cut-off When buying gifts online or mailing them to
companies work around the clock to dates. Shipping carriers often list the faraway loved ones, consumer must leave
ensure packages, merchandise and “last days to ship” for their services so ample time for shipping.
more make it to their destinations on that packages will arrive by the date
time. What would December holidays you need them. This way you can plan
be without gifts under the tree? around the cutoffs.

As shipping companies work harder • Sign up for membership pro-
to ensure holiday packages arrive grams. Online retailers, such as Ama-
at their destinations on time, there zon, offer expedited shipping on many
also are things consumers can do to products as part of their membership
increase the chances that gifts make it programs. For example, Amazon
under the tree before the big day. Prime-eligible products will gener-
ally arrive within two business days as
• Shop as early as possible. If you part of your annual membership fee.
plan to buy online or ship gifts to fam- The added cost may be well worth the
ily and friends, shop early so the gifts peace of mind fast shipping provides.
have time to make it to their destina-
tions. Make a list of gifts you will need An increase in online shopping as
to mail, then shop for their gifts first so well as families living further apart
you will have ample time for them to has led to a high volume of gifts being
arrive on time. shipped around the holidays. Plan ac-
cordingly so gifts will arrive on time.
• Double-check all mailing ad-
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• Consider a ship-to-store
option. A number of big retailers
now offer various options that allow
customers to purchase items online
and pick them up in a nearby store.
In-stock items may be available the
same day, while others may have to be
shipped to the store for a later pickup.

• Enter shipping parameters.
Signing up for either My FedEx or
MyUPS gives you a little extra control
over how packages are sent to you. For
example, you can request that pack-
ages be held at a delivery center or you
can presign for deliveries. These perks
can help limit some lost or delayed
packages.

• Use proper postage. Bulky enve-
lopes or large packages are better off
brought to the post office for shipping
instead of mailing them from home.
Inadequate postage could stall delivery
of your items and have them returned
to you.

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How to stay organized during the holiday rush

The holiday season is a busy time end of November or when you can The holidays are festive, fun and full of things
of year when there is much to ac- take advantage of seasonal bonus deals to do. Organization can help ensure all of
complish. But everyday life continues or free shipping. those things actually get done.
during the holiday season, and that
can make the month of December feel Pick social events wisely. You
like a juggling act. cannot be everywhere at the same
time. And even if it’s possible to attend
Organization is one of the keys to 10 holiday parties in a row, that can
managing the holiday season, and the easily lead to burnout. Attend those
following are a handful of strategies to gatherings that mean the most to you.
stay organized during the holiday rush. If you’re struggling to choose between
events, attend and those that seem the
Write it down. Moving things that easiest to handle. Recognize that you
need to be done from the recesses of will have to say no to others — just do
the brain to a physical piece of paper so with finesse.
or note-taking app on a mobile device
can be quite helpful. Break down and Have go-to supplies. Got invited
sort tasks into categories or list them to a last-minute gathering? Need a gift
in chronological order. prioritizing in a pinch? It is helpful to have a run-
those tasks that need to be completed ning stock of hostess and other gifts
first. Cross off tasks as they’re com- at the ready. Stock up on delicious,
pleted. yet reasonably priced bottles of wine.
Have a few gift cards to a favorite
Buy gifts early. Shopping is one retailer handy. Put together a care
of the biggest stressors of the holiday package of movie tickets and jumbo
season. The longer you wait to begin candy boxes. And don’t forget to find
shopping, the longer the lines will be an easy, no-bake recipe and keep the
at the store when you finally get going. ingredients on hand so you can arrive
Instead, make a list of gift ideas early in style with a homemade dessert.
in the season and start shopping at the

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Creative ways
to reuse cards

Roughly 1.6 billion Christmas cards, Greeting cards can be recycled into gift tags, ornaments or even framed.
including boxed cards, are purchased
in a given year. That’s quite a lot of of magnet for a decorative and fun egg to look like a multicolored pine
cards to address and mail, and many craft project. Turn favorite cards into cone.
festive greetings for recipients to read mementos that can be saved year after
and display. With so much money year, which also will dress up refriger- • Decorate your packages.
and effort put into sharing Christmas ators or other magnetic surfaces. This Instead of overspending on preprinted
greetings, some people may wonder idea works well for photo greeting gift bags, make your own. Buy plain
how they can prolong the merriment cards as well. bags in a solid color and then embel-
offered by these cards. Here are cre- lish them with cutout patterns or
ative ways to put Christmas cards to • Make Christmas card orna- pictures from Christmas cards.
new use once this holidays have come ments. Use the cards to create
and gone. uniquely shaped ornaments for the • Frame favorite cards. Make
tree. Cards can be turned into block greeting cards a permanent part of
• Make your own gift tags. shapes and hung with ribbon. Another holiday decor by framing the most
Christmas card stock is the perfect idea is to punch out circles or ovals decorative ones you receive. Use these
medium to turn into gift tags for from the cards and tile them on a foam frames year after year and put them on
presents. Cut the cards into squares or display with other holiday decorations.
rectangles. Use a hole punch to create
a space for a ribbon. Use the tag to
dress up gifts with something more
unique than self-stick tags.

• Get magnetized. All it takes
is a scissor, some glue and sheets

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Merry Christmas!

The end of the year brings no greater joy than the opportunity

to express to you Seasons Greetings and good wishes. May your

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Tech the halls: Hottest in tech this holiday season

By Cassie Gotto White came out last November. The Xs cur- XL starts at $899.
Special to the Cape Gazette rently starts at $999 and the Xs Max Apple AirPods. Have you seen
starts at $1,099.
From smartphones and smart- people walking around with weird
watches to Voice assistants, it’s Google Pixel 3/3 XL. The Google little white things sticking out of their
impossible to keep up with all Pixel 3 is one of the most advanced ears?
the forms of technology today. As Android smartphones on the market
much as I’d like to deny it, the holidays right now. It features a 5.5” display, Those are likely Apple AirPods,
are fast approaching and we all need with the XL model featuring a 6.3” wireless earbuds that are compatible
to start thinking about the gifts we will display, and runs on the Android 9.0 with the all Apple devices, including
be purchasing for our loved ones. Pie operating system. the iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and
Mac, and they are also compatible
Here are 10 of the hottest tech items The camera is known as the best with Android devices. They connect
for this holiday shopping season. camera on any smartphone on the to your device via Bluetooth, and
market, and features an incredible automatically connect to your Apple
Smartphones and Accessories Night Sight mode, which allows own- device when you pull them out of the
iPhone Xs/Xs Max. It’s pretty ers to take great photos in extremely charging case.
low-light conditions without using
impossible to keep up with all the flash. Another really cool feature is that
new models of Apple’s ever-popular any audio you’re playing on your de-
iPhone. The latest top-of-the-line mod- It’s one of the best Android phones vice pauses when you pull them out of
el, the Xs, features a 5.8” Super Retina you can get, and the perfect gift for your ears. They also feature a micro-
HD display, 12MP dual wide-angle and anyone who is interested in photog- phone so you can make/answer calls,
telephoto cameras, 4K video record- raphy. Having an amazing camera at and you can double-tap the AirPods to
ing, and a portrait camera mode with your fingertips is certainly something activate Siri if using an Apple device.
advanced bokeh and Depth Control. to be commended. The Google Pixel 3 Apple AirPods currently retail for
The Xs Max is a larger version of the currently starts at $799 and the Pixel 3 $159.00.
phone, with a 6.5” display. It’s basically
an upgraded version of the X, which

Happy Holidays!

Apple AirPods, wireless earbuds that are
compatible with all Apple devices, are also
compatible with Android devices.

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Smartwatches/Fitness trackers Voice Assistants the device and allows for portrait and
Fitbit Versa. It’s very likely that Facebook Portal/Portal + with landscape views. The Portal currently
retails for $199.00 and the Portal +
you know at least one person who Alexa. Facebook Portal is the perfect retails for $349.99.
owns some model of the Fitbit fitness gift for someone who wants to do
tracker, and the Versa, which doubles hands-free video calling with loved Amazon Echo Show - 2nd Gen.
as a smartwatch, is the latest and ones or friends who live far away. The Echo Show is the newest device
greatest model. Taken from the Portal website, “Con- in Amazon’s huge line of Echo devices.
necting through Portal feels like being It’s pretty hard to keep up with all of
It features 24/7 heart rate monitor- together in the same room, even when them, but what’s important to note
ing, phone-free music, apps, coaching, you’re far apart. And Portal makes it about this device is that it is the first
and more. easier to connect more regularly with Echo device to feature a touchscreen.
the most important people in your
It looks very sleek and has a lot of life.” “Tap to Alexa” is a new feature on
great features to help you improve this device, and a big selling point of
your health. The Fitbit Versa cur- The device is basically a tablet with the device is the ability to make video
rently retails for $229.95. an advanced “Smart Camera” that can calls to any Echo Show device.
follow its subject based on movement.
Apple Watch Series 4. The latest It also has Alexa built-in, making it The Echo Show is said to be a great
Apple Watch was released this past a cool device to keep in your living device to keep in the kitchen because
September and has some awesome room. of its ability to see recipes.
features. It’s thinner and features a
processor that’s two times fast than When the device is not in use, it It also has the ability to show
that of its predecessor. Also new to can display the weather, photos, and Amazon Prime videos, which is pretty
this model is an electrical heart sensor Facebook notifications. convenient. The Amazon Echo Show -
via the ECG app, which is coming later 2nd Gen currently retails for $229.99.
this year. You need a Facebook account to
use Portal, and anyone you are calling I hope this helped you learn about
Anyone who has an Apple device must have a Facebook account, as well. some of the latest and greatest items
and is interested in a smartwatch or Please note that your loved ones do in tech and that it will give you some
fitness tracker will be thrilled with not need Portal to participate in video guidance when you’re shopping for
the gift of an Apple Watch. The GPS + calls. loved ones (or yourself) this holiday
Cellular model currently starts at $499 season.
and the GPS-only model starts at $399. The Portal + is a larger version of
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Lewes couple’s evergreen chosen
for annual Rehoboth tree lighting

Romaines planted
beloved tree 17 years ago

By Chris Flood
[email protected]

Rehoboth kicks off the holiday
season with its annual tree lighting
and singalong Friday, Nov. 23, and this
year Patricia and Paul Romaine will be
the stars of the show because it will be
their tree being lit.

“We couldn’t believe we were
picked,” said Patricia. “We were told
the city received 21 submissions this
year.”

The couple, married for 51 years,
moved to the Chapel Green neigh-
borhood near Love Creek 18 years
ago, planting three of the evergreens
shortly afterward. A number of years
later, the tree being donated to the city
is the only one standing.

Patricia said she isn’t sure why the
soon-to-be donated tree survived and
the other two didn’t, but she said since
it did she’s given it extra attention.

“It just survived,” she said, tearing
up. “It’s so pretty. I drive by the tree
when pulling into my driveway, and I
say, ‘Hello, beautiful.’ ”

“IT JUST SURVIVED. IT’S SO PRETTY. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTOS
I DRIVE BY THE TREE WHEN PULLING
INTO MY DRIVEWAY , AND I SAY, Paul and Patricia Romaine are dwarfed by their beloved evergreen that will be used for Re-
‘HELLO, BEAUTIFUL.’ ” hoboth’s annual tree lighting and sing along.

- PATRICIA ROMAINE hazard. He said the house’s sewer line better than the alternative – having it
runs near the tree’s root system and come down unexpectedly and then
The Romaines attempted to donate it’s beginning to take up all the space watch it get put through the chipper.
the tree a couple of years ago, and the between their house and the neigh-
city went as far as coming out to sur- bors’. “At least this way everybody gets to
vey it. Paul said there was a large pear enjoy it,” he said.
tree in the front yard, though, and they Paul said Patricia always joked about
were told a crane wouldn’t have been hiring someone to come decorate the The city is expected to take the tree
able to get at it. tree so the couple could host a big down Friday, Nov. 16. Patricia said she,
holiday party. her husband and some neighborhood
The pear tree came down recently, friends will throw it a going away
Patricia said, so the couple decided to “Now, guess what, it’s going to be party beforehand. She said she doesn’t
try the donation again. decorated and thousands of people get know if she’ll be there the day the city
to enjoy it,” said Paul. cuts the tree down.
Paul said Maryland-based Mark
Ferro Tree Services has been pruning Paul said it will be hard to see the “I don’t know if I’ll be able to handle
the tree annually to keep the shape, tree go, but having it be part of the Re- watching it come down,” she said. “But
but it is starting to become a safety hoboth’s holiday celebration is much I can’t wait to see it be lit up either.”

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5 reasons it’s smart Come Join Santa and Participating
to use credit when Merchants and Restaurants for the
holiday shopping
32nd
The average American shopper will
spend around $975 on holiday gifts, Lewes
according to past spending trends and Hospitality
estimates from the American Research
Group and the National Retail Federa- Night
tion. Although shoppers have various
payment options, the use of credit Thursday, November 29
cards remains a popular and financial- 5 - 8 p.m.
ly savvy way to handle purchases.
In the Historic
1. Build your credit history. Commercial District
Creditors look at how individuals use surrounding Second Street
credit cards when determining credit
scores. One of the biggest components Christmas Weekend
of a credit scoring model is payment in
history, or the pattern of using credit
and paying it back on time. Making Historic Lewes
repeated purchases on credit cards 2018
and then paying the bill when it is due
can result in a spike in credit score and Nov. 29 - Dec. 1
help consumers build a credit history. Thursday - Saturday

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5. Cards may come with warran-
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warranties on purchases made on the
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Tech the Halls get a NES (Nintendo Entertainment mance on the PS4 Pro.
System) app with 20 NES games, An important thing to note is that
Continued from page 107 including The Legend of Zelda, Ghosts
‘n Goblins, and more. no PS4 games are “Pro” exclusive; you
Game consoles can play any PS4 game on the base
Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo The service is very inexpensive PS4 if that model is better suited for
($19.99 for a whole year or just $3.99/ your budget.
Switch launched in March 2017 and month), so buying this along with the
took the gaming world by storm. The console would be an excellent gift for The Pro does not play 4K Blu-rays,
biggest selling point of the console is the Nintendo lover on your shopping so if 4K Blu-rays are important to you,
that it’s a home and handheld console list. The Nintendo Switch currently you may want to get the Xbox One X
in one. retails for $299.99. instead. More on that below. The PS4
THE NINTENDO SWITCH CURRENTLY Pro currently retails for $399.99.
You can easily take your Switch on- RETAILS FOR $299.99.
the-go, or you can keep it on the dock Xbox One X. Microsoft’s Xbox One
on your TV stand and play on the TV. PS4 Pro. Released last year, Sony’s X is the “most powerful home console
At this point, there are a plethora of PS4 Pro is the top-of-the-line model ever made,” and a must-have for any
games to play on the Switch, including of the PlayStation 4. It offers 4K and tech geek.
Undertale, Captain Toad, Wolfenstein HDR support, and higher frame rates
II: The New Colossus, Bayonetta 2, than the “old” PS4 - the PS4 Slim. Even Microsoft doesn’t have as many
and Super Mario Odyssey, among those without a 4K TV will see a huge exclusives as Sony, but there are still
many others. improvement in frame rate with the a lot of reasons to own an Xbox One...
console’s “Boost Mode.” including backwards compatibility
Something important to note is that with compatible Xbox 360 games. If
you will need to purchase Nintendo Assassin’s Creed Origins, Shadow of you purchased a Xbox 360 game that
Switch Online in order to play online the Tomb Raider, Uncharted: The Lost is compatible with the Xbox One’s
multiplayer games on the Switch. Legacy, and God of War are a few ex- backwards compatibility program, you
Please note that free-to-play (FTP) amples of games that have significant can play that game on the Xbox One
games, such as Fortnite, do not require upgrades in graphics and/or perfor- with enhanced graphics.
the Nintendo Switch Online service.
Along with online access, you will Games look and perform better on
the One X, and it also plays 4K Blu-
rays. The Xbox One X currently retails
for $499.99.

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 To see if reindeer
A turkey and some mistletoe Really know how to fly
Help to make the season bright And so I’m offering this simple wish
Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow To kids from one to ninety-two
Will find it hard to sleep tonight Although it’s been said
Many times, many ways

Merry Christmas to you

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Workplace gifting etiquette: Get giving right

Gift giving in the workplace can Gifting at work is complicated, and certain • Give group gifts. Rather than gift-
be challenging territory to navigate. etiquette should be followed so no lines are ing individuals, it can be safer to give
And as anyone who has received an crossed. a group gift from which many can
inappropriate gift or something that are also ill-advised. benefit. This can include coffee and
really wasn’t useful can attest, he or pastries from a nearby bakery, or a
she probably doesn’t want to face a • Skip your boss. Etiquette experts bouquet of flowers to brighten up the
situation in which a gift leads to office say that gifts should flow downward office environment.
gossip. not upward in the realm of employ-
ment ranking. That means it’s best to • Keep prices modest. Office giving
According to a poll conducted by stick with gifting colleagues who are is not about illustrating who can afford
Harris, around half of workers plan on the same level as you. Buying a the most expensive gift. Remember,
to gift at least one business associate gift for the boss may look like you’re some people will not be able to recip-
around the holidays but are confused simply trying to score brownie points rocate, and they shouldn’t feel uncom-
about what to give. Too often it’s up instead of offering a meaningful gift. fortable for being on the receiving end
to workers to navigate these etiquette of a lavish gift.
minefields on their own, but the fol-
lowing tips can help the process go • Follow the rules. Gift exchanges
smoothly. should be cleared with supervisors or
human resources professionals. It pays
• Keep it impersonal. Impersonal to check if there are rules in place.
doesn’t mean it’s acceptable to grab
anything off the shelf. But the gift • Avoid cash gifts. Giving cash or
should not be something that would checks is not a good idea. Money
offend tastes or sentiments. Avoid should only come by way of bonuses
clothing, perfume, jewelry, or acces- from higher-ups. If you’re stuck on
sories. Lotions and other scented items what to give, a gift card to a store that
a coworker visits is acceptable.

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Travel tips for the holidays

Millions of people travel to visit benefit by driving home on Sunday There are ways to enjoy holiday travel and
family and friends each holiday after leaving home on Friday rather maybe even save some money at the same
season. According to the Bureau of than traveling on Thursday and Sat- time.
Transportation Statistics, during the urday. The BTS notes that travel days
Christmas and New Year’s holiday are spread out almost equally among takes off at your ideal travel time but
period, the number of trips to and people who travel 100 miles away from costs more than the alternative might
from a destination 50 miles or more home or more, so the day travelers actually save you money if you can
away rises by 23 percent compared to choose may not matter as much as save on transportation and parking.
the average number for the rest of the the time of day they choose to travel.
year. Flights during off-peak hours, for • Book early flights. Early flights
example, may help travelers avoid long may be less likely to be delayed than
While many people look forward to check-in and security lines at airports. flights in the afternoon and evening.
reunions with family and friends come The later into the day your flight
the holiday season, long-distance • Be flexible with airports. Air departs, the more likely that departure
holiday travel can take both a physical travelers who are flexible with regard might be affected by delays or inclem-
and financial toll. But there are ways to to their departing and arriving airports ent weather at other airports and in
enjoy holiday travel and maybe even may be able to save time and money. other cities.
save some money at the same time. Small airports might not boast the
shopping and dining amenities of large
• Be flexible with your travel airports, but small airports have fewer
dates. Holiday travelers who are flex- flights and, as a result, tend to experi-
ible with regard to their travel dates ence fewer flight delays, saving travel-
may be able to avoid traffic or long ers time. Small airports also may not
lines at the airport. The BTS notes that charge as much for overnight parking
people traveling between 50 and 99 as large airports. When considering
miles away from home are most likely flights from various airports, factor in
to travel on Thursday and return on the cost of parking and transportation
Saturday. So those making short trips to and from each airport. A flight that
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Pine Hollow Christmas Tree Haupt said food trucks will be on-
Farm o ers lasting memories site, and he hopes to create a fire pit
and other amenities.

“We want to create lasting family
traditions and make coming here a
great experience for everyone.”
By Ellen Driscoll all trees Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8 Pine Hollow Tree Farm will be open
and 9.
[email protected] “Giving back to the community is 9 a.m. to dusk, Friday through Sunday,
Nov. 23 through Christmas. Credit
Bryon Haupt says working on a important to us,” Haupt said. “We’ve cards will now be accepted in addition
Christmas tree farm is in his blood.
“There’s nothing like a fresh-cut had overwhelming support and help to cash or check. Pine Hollow Tree
from our community and look forward Farm is at 16109 Hudson Road in Mil-
Christmas tree,” Haupt said. “I want to giving back.” ton. Go to pinehollowtrees.com.
to create lasting memories like I have,
and see those expressions on kids’
faces.”
Haupt grew up next to Crystal
Spring Tree Farm in Leighton, Pa.,
where the Botek family has grown
Christmas trees for generations.
“I started working there in high
school and continued through college,”
he said. “My brother still works there.”
When a friend told him Pine Hollow
owners Fred and Shelly Sposato were
thinking of retiring, he asked for an
introduction.
“Fred was looking to pass the torch,”
Haupt said. “This farm has been a
staple in the community. We want to ELLEN DRISCOLL PHOTO
continue that and do what we can to
make it even better.” The Haupt family (l-r) Brenda, Olivia, Benjamin and Bryon are the new owners of Pine Hollow
Tree Farm in Milton.

Haupt said the tree farm will
open on Black Friday, Nov. 23, with
thousands of Douglas and Canaan SENIOR LIVING
firs grown on-site to choose from. MADE SIMPLE
Fresh-cut Fraser firs will come from
National Champion Growers Crystal
Spring Tree Farm in Pennsylvania and
Smokey Holler Tree Farm in North
Carolina.
“Crystal Spring has put trees in the
White House five times,” Haupt said.
“We’re not getting our first shipment
till the Monday before we open. Our
trees will be the freshest quality, and
we will not run out of trees.”
Balled and burlapped blue spruce
trees, fresh wreaths and garland will
also be available. Haupt said he can When it’s time to
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Georgetown Christmas Parade to celebrate 50 years

Parade celebrating STEVEN BILLUPS PHOTO
golden anniversary
A vehicle from the Delaware National Guard 262nd Component Repair Company makes its
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Christmas Parade will step off at 7
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the arrival of Santa Claus. As usual, For more information or to apply to
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parades of the holiday season. The
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Commerce is organizing the parade in
partnership with the Town of George-
town.

“Planning is underway,” said Kevin
Thompson, director of operations for
the Georgetown Chamber of Com-
merce. “This year is the parade’s gold-
en anniversary, and we want to make it
our biggest and best yet! We’re excited
to see all the floats, decorations, and
costumes that our participants will
create to celebrate this special mile-
stone.”

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JOY OF GIVING

Transporting holiday gifts

As families spread out across the holidays. Shipping later in the season Learn how to pack or ship gifts safely to min-
country and even across the globe, the may incur fees for priority shipping. imize inconveniences and ensure they arrive
holidays can become a little more dif- on time.
ficult to navigate. According to AAA, a • Plane ride: Airlines have specific
federation of motor clubs throughout regulations in place regarding which
the United States, roughly 90 million items can and cannot be brought on
Americans will travel 50 miles or more planes, at least inside of the cabin.
for year-end holidays. Thanks to increased security mea-
sures, restrictions are greater than
The following are pointers for holi- they once were. Transportation Secu-
day celebrants who are driving, flying, rity Administration officers may have
taking a bus, or shipping gifts. to inspect items for safety purposes. It
may be better to leave gifts unwrapped
• Shipping dates: If the goal is and then wrap them after the flight
to purchase and ship gifts near and to avoid hassles during the screening
far, starting early has its advantages. process. Liquids, including foods, may
Thousands upon thousands of cards need to be put in a checked bag if they
and packages are shipped each day exceed 3.4 ounces. Consider shipping
during the holiday season. In 2013, delicate items ahead of time if you are
shipping giant UPS projected 132 mil- concerned about breakage.
lion deliveries during the last week
before Christmas, and actual figures • Packing the car: If a holiday road
exceeded those expectations. trip is in your future, space constraints
may require you to be a little creative
Many shipping services will get when packing the car. Shop for smaller
packages to recipients on time, but gifts, including gift cards, which are
customers can help them along by easier to transport.
sending them several weeks before the

White Christmas

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas I’m dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know With every Christmas card I write
Where the treetops glisten May your days be merry and bright
And children listen And may all your
To hear sleigh bells in the snow Christmases be white

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your
Christmases be white

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Parade to celebrate holidays in Lewes Dec. 1

Celebrating an Old Fashioned RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Christmas in Lewes is the theme of
this year’s annual Lewes Christmas Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club boasted a larger-than-life float in the 2017 Lewes Christmas Pa-
Parade, set for 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. rade.
1, with a rain/snow date of Saturday,
Dec. 8. Savannah Road at Sussex Drive and After the parade, the tradition
will end on Second Street. Entrants for has been to officially illuminate the
Community volunteers Wendell Saturday’s parade are asked to commit Christmas tree in Zwaanendael Park
Alfred and Mike Clemmer have been to the rain/snow date on the following followed by candlelight caroling in the
named co-honorary grand marshals, Saturday, if it is necessary. park.
in recognition of their service to many
Lewes organizations. Come to Wharton’s Garden Center
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project. Alfred has contributed more
than 5,000 hours as an Auxiliary vol-
unteer, and he serves on the cemetery
committee at St. Peter’s Episcopal
Church.

Clemmer is currently a member of
the Beebe Healthcare Board of Direc-
tors and previously has worked as
executive director of the Beebe Medi-
cal Foundation and the Greater Lewes
Foundation.

He has also served on the Lewes
Planning Commission, and as a mem-
ber of the St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Financial Affairs Committee as well as
managing Beebe’s Gift Shop for eight
years. The two men epitomize the
spirit of volunteerism that is so preva-
lent in Lewes and energizes so many
organizations that enhance the quality
of life for so many residents.

Prizes are awarded in a number of
parade categories including a new
prize this year funded by John Ells-
worth, a longtime parade entrant and
multiple winner of the Best Original
Entry prize.

The other prize categories are:
Marching Group, Band, Clown, Eques-
trian, Decorated Classic Car (vintage
1967 or older), Decorated Vehicle
(after 1967), Fire Company, Commer-
cial Float, Community Organization
Float, and Youth Organization Float.
All entries must be decorated.

Entrants will be notified in a mailing
after Thursday, Nov. 22, with their
entry numbers and parade lineup
times. Lineup will take place from
3:30 to 4:15 p.m. The parade begins on

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With the support of the City of Rehoboth Beach and the Rehoboth DENY HOWETH PHOTO
Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce, the Rehoboth Beach
Volunteer Fire Company will be hosting this year’s Rehoboth Beach Organizers are hoping to have the best parade the Rehoboth area has
Hometown Christmas Parade at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 4. ever seen. Residents, guests, visitors, and family home for the hol-
idays can all come together to enjoy the parade, island lights, the
Join Christmas tree and, of course, the arrival of Santa (above).

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Sixty One and Viniferous IPA, along Continued on page 125
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IPA and 90 Minute Imperial IPA, the
holiday pack has everyone’s festive
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lovers in the bunch.

Viniferous IPA, a white beer-wine
hybrid, is fermented with Riesling
and Viognier grape must and hopped
with Hallertau Blanc, Huell Melon
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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 place
So have yourself a merry little Christmas

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

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DID YOU KNOW?

Though there is no official data that
declares the best-selling holiday toy
for children of all-time, it’s fair to
assume the lovable “Sesame Street”
figure Elmo is high on the list of most
popular holiday toys. Much of that
popularity can be traced to the intro-
duction of Tickle Me Elmo in 1996.
Though not the first Elmo doll, Tickle
Me Elmo became the must-have gift
of 1996, when parents searched far
and wide for the doll that laughed
when users tickled its stomach.

During the holiday season of
1996, many people paid far beyond
market price just so their children
could wake up on Christmas or
Chanukah and have a Tickle Me
Elmo doll to call their own. Since
1996, Elmo has been reincarnated
many times over, and each Elmo doll
seems to inspire its own craze come
the holiday season.

Released in 1998, Walk ‘N’ Talk
Elmo was a popular children’s gift,
as was Rock ‘N’ Roll Elmo (1999),
Tickle Me Elmo Surprise (2001),
Chicken Dance Elmo (2002), and
SHOUT Elmo (2005).

Collections
on display
Whether holiday keepsakes passed
through the family or items that speak
to your heart, incorporate collectables
into your seasonal decor. Gather like
items together and artfully display
them on a table, you can give them
the spotlight they deserve and evoke a
feeling of nostalgia.

Fill a long dish with cranberries and use it as
a runner along a bar top.

Christmas trees form a line on a window sill.
Vintage elves and Christmas tree balls adorn a metal tree while a driftwood Mary, Joseph and
Jesus sparkle birightly.

Merry and bright, gifts wrapped in paper and A chicken and rooster collection add to the A wood framed box is home to a collection
twine rest near a white Christmas tree. rustic farmhouse feel of an ancient fireplace. of shells, berries add a splash of color.

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The Episcopal Parish of

All Saints’ Church & St. George’s Chapel

Sunday, December 2

ADVENT LESSONS & CAROLS

at All Saints’ Church, 4 p.m.

Christmas season service of preparation tracing salvation history to the birth of
Christ. Bible readings, traditional Advent hymns and carols.

CHRISTMAS EVE
Holy Communion Services

ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH ST. GEORGE’S CHAPEL

Family Eucharist 4 p.m. Family Eucharist 4 p.m.
Candlelit Eucharist 7 p.m.
With Children’s Choir
with Chapel Choir
Candlelit Eucharist 10 p.m.

special music and carol singing at 9:30 p.m. with Choir

CHRISTMAS DAY
Holy Communion Services

ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH ST. GEORGE’S CHAPEL

10:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m.

*Everyone is invited to receive Holy Communion

Sunday, January 6th

FESTIVAL EVENSONG FOR EPIPHANY

At St. George’s Chapel 6 p.m.
Celebrating the visit of the three wise men to the infant Jesus.
A candlelit service in our historic chapel that commemorates the Feast of the
Epiphany with festive hymns, choral and instrumental music.

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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.

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Rehoboth Christmas
2018 Sing Along
Song Index

16 It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
28 Jingle Bells
36 Jingle Bell Rock
48 Winter Wonderland
58 Frosty The Snowman
64 Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
68 Here Comes Santa Claus
84 Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
92 Holly Jolly Christmas
100 O Christmas Tree
110 The Christmas Song
118 White Christmas
124 Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
128 We Wish You A Merry Christmas

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