2018 'Tis The Season Guide

Springerle Cookies JACK CLEMONS PHOTO
2 T anise seed*
2 C sugar Consider Springerle (spring-uhr-lee) a tradition for hundreds of years in Bavaria and Alsace.
4 eggs
1 1/2 T anise extract* and place on prepared cookie sheet. 2 weeks. Yield: 5 dozen cookies. *Note:
2 t grated lemon peel Cover with paper towel and allow to If you substitute vanilla extract for
3 1/2 C flour rest for 10 to 24 hours at room tem- the anise extract, add 1/2 t five-spice
1 t baking powder perature to set designs. powder to the dry ingredients; if you
2 T confectioners sugar do not have anise seed, substitute
2 T flour When ready to bake, preheat oven five-spice powder to dust the baking
to 300 F. Bake until bottom of cookies sheets.
Line two baking sheets with parch- are lightly browned and tops are pale,
ment paper; set aside. Grind anise seed about 10 minutes. Cool completely Read Denise Clemons’ column Cape
with a mortar and pestle; sprinkle over before storing in a cookie tin for up to Flavors every Friday in the Cape Gazette.
baking sheets. In a large mixing bowl,
beat together sugar and eggs until
fluffy. Stir in anise extract and lemon
peel; set aside. Sift together flour and
baking powder to evenly distribute
leavening. Add to sugar mixture and
stir until incorporated. Sprinkle flat
working surface with flour and roll out
dough (with a smooth rolling pin) to
3/8-inch thick.

Combine 2T confectioners sugar
with 2 T flour and rub into designs
on the Springerle rolling pin. Roll
firmly over the dough to impress with
designs. Cut dough into rectangles (or
according to specific design borders)

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ENTERTAINING

How to uncork bubbly safely

Special occasions like birthdays, are sealed with foil and a wire cage to By properly chilling sparkling wine the cork
holidays, and of course, New Year’s keep the cork seated. Remove these release can be controlled and less dangerous.
Eve, are often enhanced by the inclu- first, being careful to hold the cork
sion of sparkling beverages. Sipping down in case it spontaneously pops. Continue to twist until the bottle starts
a chilled glass of bubbly can make to loosen from the cork and spins
everything feel more festive and • Have a towel handy. Drape a freely. Then you can slowly pull the
indulgent. However, those bottles of dish towel or cloth napkin over the top cork away from the bottle.
champagne, cava or prosecco can pack of the bottle. This muffles the pop and
quite a punch - and not just because of can absorb any spillage. • Keep downward pressure. If
their alcohol content. THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF you can feel the pressure starting to
OPHTHALMOLOGY SAYS EACH force the cork out, push against the
The American Academy of Oph- YEAR HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE SUFFER cork to control its release. By manag-
thalmology says each year hundreds SERIOUS, POTENTIALLY BLINDING ing the release, you can avoid a sharp
of people suffer serious, potentially EYE INJURIES FROM SPARKLING “pop” and instead have only a mild
blinding eye injuries from sparkling WINE CORKS. hiss of pressure as the carbonation
wine corks. escapes.
• Twist the bottle. Hold the bottle
• Ensure the bottle is chilled. at a 45-degree angle facing away from
Sparkling wine should be properly yourself and anyone in the vicinity.
chilled to around 45 F. Should the bev- Keep pressure around the cork while
erage not be cold enough, the pressure twisting the bottle. If you twist the
inside the bottle will cause the cork cork, it could break inside the bottle.
to be released fast and can cause an
overly foamy, geyser-like situation.

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EVENTS

Holiday happenings

THROUGH DEC. 31 Beach. Wide array of holiday gifts and Self-
original art in a fun shopping environ- ies with
Winter WonderFEST, including ment under a large heated tent in The Santa at
the Light Spectacular and Christmas Starboard parking lot. Event starts 9 Tanger
Village, Cape Henlopen State Park a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23 and 10 Outlets
and Cape May-Lewes Ferry Termi- a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24. Seaside, 11
nal, Lewes. Light Spectacular at the a.m. to 3
state park and Christmas Village with Rehoboth Beach Holiday Tree p.m. Snap
ice skating rink, live music, indoor Lighting, Rehoboth Beach Bandstand selfies
holiday workshops, strolling Santa and Pavilion. Singalong hosted by Clear with Old
carnival rides including a giant Ferris Space Theatre begins at 6:30 p.m.; tree St. Nick
wheel. Go to wonderfestde.org for lighting at 7 p.m. For more information and Mrs.
more information. call 227-2772. Claus
every
NOV. 25-27 NOV. 23-25, DEC. 1-2 Saturday
starting
Lavender Fields’ Holiday Open Second Street Players present Nov. 24
House, 18864 Cool Spring Road, “Miracle on 34th Street.” Perfor- through
Milton. Special events to celebrate the mances Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 15.
season, including all things lavender, Nov. 23-25 and Dec. 1-2. For times and Enjoy free hot chocolate and cider and
artisans and refreshments. Event held information go to secondstreetplayers. bring your camera to take photos of
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; com. you, the kids and Santa.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday). For informa-
tion call 684-1514. SATURDAY, NOV. 24 THURSDAY, NOV. 29

FRIDAY, NOV. 23 Dewey Beach Holiday Tree Lewes Merchants’ Hospitality
Lighting, 6 p.m., Fifer’s Orchards Night, 5 to 8 p.m. Merchants will host
Dewey Beach Holiday Sip and Market. Parking is free on any street in an evening of shopping with compli-
Shop at The Starboard, Dewey Dewey. mentary refreshments. Santa will be
in residence on Second Street. For
information call 645-8073.

FRIDAY, NOV. 30

Milton Tree Lighting in Memori-
al Park, 6:30 p.m. Come enjoy the start
of the season with holiday caroling
and a tree lighting.

Winter White Holiday Celebra-
tion, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Children’s
Beach House, 1800 Bay Ave., Lewes.
Cocktails, dinner, entertainment and
live and silent auctions. Exclusive art
show preview. For tickets go to cbhinc.
org or 302-655-4288.

DENY HOWETH PHOTO SATURDAY, DEC. 1

Rehoboth Beach hometown tradition includes a sing-along and tree lighting. Children’s Beach House Art
Show & Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1800
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hinc.org or call 302-655-4288.

Christmas Tour of Lewes, 10 a.m. from
to 4 p.m., This self-guided tour will
benefit the Lewes Historical Society.
Tickets, $30 in advance; $35 day of
the tour. Children under free when
accompanied by an adult. For informa-
tion go to historiclewes.org.

Lewes Christmas Parade, 5 p.m.,
downtown Lewes. Parade lineup takes
place between 3:30 and 4!5 p.m. Parade
lineup takes place between 3:30 and
4:15 p.m. Parade begins on Savannah
Road at Sussex Drive and will end
in front of King’s Ice Cream Shop on
Second Street.

Millsboro Christmas Parade, 5
to 7 p.m., downtown Millsboro.

Rehoboth Beach Farmers Mar-
ket holiday market, noon to 3 p.m.,
Grove Park, Rehoboth Beach.

Holiday happenings, Bethany
Beach Town Hall, 214 Garfield Pkwy.
Face painting and photos with Santa,
hot cocoa, cookies, Santa letter-writing
station. Tree lighting to take place at
5 p.m. on the Bandstand Plaza. Sing-
along led by The Remnants. Admis-
sion is free. Go to townofbethany-
beach.com for complete schedule and
information.

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EVENTS

Holiday happenings WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5

Milton’s Hometown Christmas Parade, 7:30 p.m.
Sponsored by the Milton Volunteer Fire Department.

NOV. 30-DEC. 2, DEC. 7-9 FRIDAY, DEC. 7

Possum Point Players to present “It’s a Wonderful Christmas Markets on Broad
Life,” Possum Hall Theater, 441 Old Laurel Road, George- Creek, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Front Street in
town. For performance times and more information go to downtown Laurel, De. A festive event is
possumpointplayers.org. for entire family and will feature food,
music, pop-up shops, games and a
MONDAY, DEC. 3 Spirits of Christmas Pop Up Pub. Toys
will be collected and donated to area
Caroling on the Circle, 6:30 p.m., The Circle in charities.
Georgetown. Community singing event doubles as food
drive for Sussex County, drawing hundreds who turn out Georgetown Christmas Parade,
to sing carols and collect canned goods for area pantries, 7 to 9 p.m. Organized by the Greater
churches and food banks. In the event of rain or snow the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce in
event will be moved inside the fire hall on South Bedford partnership with the Town of George-
Street. For information call 302-855-7700. town, the parade this year will carry the
theme A Solid Gold Christmas! For more
TUESDAY, DEC. 4 information call 856-1544.

Rehoboth Beach Hometown Christmas Parade, Laurel Christmas Parade, 7 p.m.
6:30 to 8 p.m. Sponsored by the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Parade begins on Evergreen Drive and
Fire Company. For more information and sponsorship/reg- proceeds north on Central Avenue to
istration forms, email christmasparade@rehobothbeachfire. Maryland Avenue.
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Selbyville Christmas Parade, 7
p.m., Church St. Hosted by the South-
ern Sussex Rotary.

SATURDAY, DEC. 8

Milton Holiday House Tour
sponsored by The Women’s Club of
Milton, 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Now in its
24th year, this popular event is held
rain or shine and will feature several
of Milton’s most charming homes,
both historic and new, as well as three
historic public buildings, all beautifully
decorated for the holidays. Tickets are
$20 in advance; $25 the day of of the
tour. For more information call 302-
354-8470.

Milton Holly Festival, 9 a.m. to DENY HOWETH PHOTO
3 p.m., Milton Fire Hall, Goshen Hall,
the Milton Public Library and the Milton’s Holiday House Tour was blanketed in snow last year.
Milton Theatre, 116 Front St. Crafts,
artwork, jewelry and holiday gifts for ing carriage rides, cookie decorating, bethanybeach.com for complete
sale, as well as fresh plants, wreaths caroling and more, from 10 a.m. to 6 schedule and information.
and festive food items. p.m. Admission is free. Go to townof-
Continued on page 60
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Frosty The Snowman

Frosty the Snowman, was a jolly happy soul,
With a corn cob pipe and a button nose, and two eyes made of coal.

Frosty the Snowman, is a fairytale, they say.
He was made of snow, but the children know he came to life one day.

There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found,

For when they placed it on his head, he began to dance around!

Oh, Frosty, the Snowman, was alive as he could be;
And the children say he could laugh and play,
Just the same as you and me.

Thumpety thump, thump, thumpety thump, thump,
Look at Frosty go.

Thumpety thump, thump, thumpety thump, thump,
Over the hills of snow.

Frosty the Snowman, knew the sun was hot that day,
So he said, “Let’s run, and we’ll have some fun now, before I melt away.”

Down to the village, with a broomstick in his hand,
Running here and there, all around the square,
Sayin’, “Catch me if you can.”

He led them down the streets of town, right to the traffic cop;
And only paused a moment, when he heard him holler, “Stop!”

For Frosty, the Snowman, had to hurry on his way,
But he waved goodbye, sayin’ “Don’t cry, I’ll be back again some day.”

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danced in their heads...”

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EVENTS

Holiday happenings

SATURDAY, DEC. 15

Weekend Wonderland in Bethany Beach featuring
holiday happenings throughout town, including carriage
rides, cookie decorating, caroling and more, from 10 a.m. to
6 p.m. Admission is free.

SATURDAY, DEC. 22

Winter Wonderland in Bethany Beach featuring
holiday happenings throughout town, including carriage
rides, cookie decorating, caroling and more, from 10 a.m.
to 6 p.m. Admission is free. Go to thequietresorts.com for
complete schedule and information.

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FUN & FESTIVE

Festive & Flavorful

finds for your favorite foodie

Rich Steele’s reservations-only
Paella Feast at Café Azafran is a
one-of-a-kind experience.

BOB YESBEK PHOTO

By Bob Yesbek suming Olive Orchard Tasting ars, from high-end cooking accessories
Business of Eating columnist Room in downtown Rehoboth’s First (your foodie will love a Himalayan salt
Street Station. This tiny shop is a block for tableside sautéing or chill-
Tis the season to be … hungry! rollercoaster of tastes, with fused & ing) to pre-mixed seasonings … it’s all
Gift-giving time is here, and if infused olive oils (the real thing – not there. I love the combo pack of custom
you’ve got a dedicated foodie that diluted stuff from the grocery blends, each in its own grinder bottle
in your life (and who doesn’t?!), make store) and flavored balsamic vin- so it stays fresh. You will not leave this
the holiday season even more special egars. Owners Roy & Laura can put place empty handed, I promise.
with a present that he or she will truly together a gift basket that will keep
love. Your favorite foodie doesn’t need your beloved foodie tasting, marinat- The Bronx-imported ingredients at
another tie or scarf – it will just end up ing, flavoring and drizzling for months. Touch of Italy are so popular that
splattered in gravy like all the others. My pick hits include the cinnamon they created a marketplace section so
And please, no shirts or pants – food- pear dark balsamic, the basil olive oil, you can take home imported pastas,
ies often vary in size throughout the the lemongrass mint white balsamic, handmade mozzarella, fresh Italian
year, so why risk reminding him or her the blood orange olive oil and the dark breads, condiments and more. They
of that unfortunate circumstance? chocolate balsamic. Drop in and taste can also help you create a (refriger-
around. ated) gift basket with TOI’s legendary
With that in mind, The Rehoboth mains like lasagna, Mamma’s meat-
Foodie has taken it upon himself to Around the corner, just east of balls, hot Italian sausage, braciole and
make a few suggestions to help friends Indigo Indian Restaurant, is the Spice that famous eggplant stack – not to
& family search for the perfect gift. So & Tea Exchange. Owner Joy Quinn mention the mouthwatering Ital-
grab your credit card, tuck into a quick Whalen, her top-notch GM Dan Slagle ian cookies and pastries. TOI’s fresh
burrito, and follow my suggestions to and his team are experts on all they marinara & bolognese sauces are also
make the holidays something you can purvey. From pretty much every spice available - yet another reason NOT to
sink your teeth into. known to man (buy as little or as much buy your favorite foodie that necktie
as you want), to infused salts and sug-
Scamper, do not walk, to the unas- Continued on page 65
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Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer

You know Dasher and Dancer Then how all the
and Prancer and Vixen, reindeer loved him,

You know Comet and Cupid As they shouted out with glee,
and Donner and Blitzen,
Rudolph the red-nose Reindeer
But do you recall
You’ll go down in history
The most famous reindeer of all

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Had a very shiny nose Had a very shiny nose
And if you ever saw it And if you ever saw it,
You would even say it glows You would even say it glows,
All of the other reindeer And all of the other reindeer
Used to laugh and call him names Used to laugh and call him names,
They never let poor Rudolph They never let poor Rudolph
Join in any reindeer games Join in any reindeer games,

Then one foggy Christmas Eve, Then one foggy Christmas Eve,
Santa came to say, Santa came to say,
Rudolph with your nose so bright, Rudolph with your nose so bright,
Won’t you guide my sleigh tonight Won’t you guide my sleigh tonight

Then how all the
reindeer loved him,

As they shouted out with glee,

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,

You’ll go down in history

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Foodie Another fun tour is the Dogfish Is the target of your affections a
Head Brewery/Distillery in Mil- BBQ lover? Create a potpourri of
Continued from page 62 ton. They offer a variety of tours that smoky taste with custom-made sauces
can be booked online at Dogfish.com/ and spice rubs available at Bethany
or scarf. Unless it’s red, of course. brewery/tasting-room/tours. Blues.
Kitchen & Company near Lewes
Rich Steele’s reservations-only These locally conceived, one-of-
is a home cook’s amusement park. Paella Feast at Café Azafran on a-kind condiments are beautifully
Make him or her smile with a couple the ocean block of Baltimore Avenue labeled and would look great in a gift
of Silpat nonstick silicone mats, a half- is a one-of-a-kind experience that will basket. Throw in one of B’Blues’ clev-
dozen quarter-sheet aluminum pans make any foodie hungry. erly designed shirts while you’re at it.
(oh, they’ll find a use for them!) or a
set of colorful “soft” cooking utensils Snap up a gift card from the restau- I’ll top this off with The Gift that
to protect his or her go-to nonstick rant and your recipient can use it for Keeps on Giving: A subscription to the
skillet. Just up the road in Lewes, the entire Paella experience, minus Cape Gazette! Why, you ask? Because
caffeine lovers will be stimulated by gratuity and alcohol. It’s reasonably my “Business of Eating” column is in
an assortment of La Colombe cof- priced, and reservations may be had at there every Friday! I’ll fill your signifi-
fees from Kaisy’s Delights. Pick up 227-8100. cant foodie in on new happenings, a
a French press while you’re at it and bit of Rehoboth restaurant history and
make YOUR gift the best part of wak- The next best thing to eating out is human interest stories that revolve
ing up. bringing the restaurant to you. You can around our vibrant culinary landscape.
count on personal chefs Jay Allen Add to the fun by grabbing a copy of
I love to give experiences as gifts. or Paul Cullen to bring it all into Beach Paper every in-season Thursday
Snag your favorite dining aficionado your favorite foodie’s home, prepare for my “Steppin’ Up To The Plate”
an Eating Rehoboth tour gift card. it, serve it and then clean it up. Cullen column.
Sip & bite at five of the region’s best will even play guitar and sing during
restaurants plus a cool specialty shop the professionally prepared feast. Jay Your preferred gastronome will be
– all in 3 hours! TripAdvisor rates the Allen is at TheElegantPlate.com. Paul up to date on everything food & drink
Eating Rehoboth experience as one of can be reached at www.paulcullen. in the Cape Region. What a tasteful
the most popular activities in Dela- rocks. They both offer gift certificates way to say Happy Holidays!
ware. Simply go to EatingRehoboth. that can be redeemed after all the
com to purchase a gift card. unwrapping, oohing and ahhing have Bob Yesbek’s column The Business of Eating appears
subsided. every Friday in the Cape Gazette. Contact at byesbek@
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Here Comes Santa Claus

Here comes Santa Claus, Peace on earth will come to all,
Here comes Santa Claus, If we just follow the light,
Right down Santa Claus Lane, So let’s give thanks
Vixen and Blitzen to the Lord above
and all his reindeer ‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.
Pullin’ on the reins.
Bells are ringin’, children singin’, Here comes Santa Claus,
All is merry and bright. Here comes Santa Claus,
So hang your stockings and say Right down Santa Claus Lane,
your prayers, Vixen and Blitzen
‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight. and all his reindeer
Pullin’ on the reins.
Here comes Santa Claus, Bells are ringin’, children singin’,
Here comes Santa Claus, All is merry and bright,
Right down Santa Claus Lane, So jump in bed,
He’s got a bag that’s filled with toys and cover your head,
For boys and girls again. ‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.
Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle,
Oh what a beautiful sight, Peace on earth will come to all,
So jump in bed, If we just follow the light,
and cover your head, So let’s give thanks
‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight. to the Lord above
‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight,
Here comes Santa Claus, So let’s give thanks
Here comes Santa Claus, to the Lord above
Right down Santa Claus Lane, ‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.
He’ll come around
when chimes ring out,
It’s Christmas time again.

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Santa letter-
writing secrets

At the tip of the North Pole resides Parents may also investigate a and share some details about your life.
a jolly man who collects letters from number of services that will provide • Make sure you’ve been nice and
children asking him to deliver all of letters from Santa, Mrs. Claus or elves
their hearts’ desires. Although Santa for nominal fees. These letters can be well-behaved.
Claus does a thorough job of making personalized with details. Santa has • Ask Santa how he has been and
sure children’s treats are delivered on even gone high-tech with personalized
the same night, sometimes he needs videos and pictures as well. A quick engage in some polite conversation.
assistance with reading and respond- web search can yield the instructions • Politely ask for the toys you’d like.
ing to the thousands upon thousands on how prospective helpers can get
of letters sent to him each year. That started. Understand that Santa is busy, so keep
is why he often relies on an extensive the list brief.
list of helpers to handle much of his Children can improve their chances
holiday correspondence. of letters being read and received, with • Thank Santa in advance for his
these tips. kindness. Hopefully, he’ll have time to
The first Christmastime Santa let- reply.
ters were actually sent by Santa, rather • Identify who is writing the letter
than the other way around. Such let- • Write and mail the letter as early
ters encouraged children to be good as possible, as things tend to get busy
boys and girls. Many letters to Santa as Christmas nears.
end up routing to various post offices
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The history of the hanging holiday stockings

Just when the excitement of open- to find. They also left treats for Santa Merchant’s family story. A popu-
ing presents abates after the last of the Claus. In return, Santa would leave lar tale tells the story of a merchant,
packages under the Christmas tree gifts in the clogs. Over time, stockings his wife and three daughters. After the
have been torn open, children and were swapped out for clogs. wife falls ill and dies, the man squan-
adults alike may discover that there ders all of his wealth on frivolous
are more treats to be had nestled in- DENY HOWETH PHOTO things to mask his sadness. When it
side of stockings hung on the mantle. comes time for the daughters to marry,
Christmas stockings have become part of he doesn’t have money for a dowry.
The hanging of Christmas stockings holiday traditions. St. Nicholas hears of the plight and
is a tradition with an extensive history. anonymously tosses three bags of gold
Several legends attribute the hang- coins down the chimney. The man’s
ing of stockings to different people daughters had left their stockings
or events. Here is a look at some of hanging by the fireplace to dry. The
the stories that have made Christmas gold landed in the stockings, starting
stockings so popular. the Christmas stocking tradition.

St. Nicholas Day. Rather than Italian good witch. One stocking
hanging stockings on Christmas, many story does not attribute the tradition
countries celebrate Saint Nicholas to Santa, but to a kind-hearted Italian
Day on December 6, and this is when witch named “La Befana.” La Befana
stockings are proudly left out for arrives on a broomstick the night of
treats. January 5 and fills the stockings of
good children with sweet treats and
Dutch heritage. One tradition says toys. Bad children are awarded lumps
that, in 16th century Holland, children of coal.
kept their clogs filled with straw in
front of the hearth for Santa’s reindeer

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Baby’s first holiday gifts

The holiday season is a magical Children who are practicing tummy A rocker can be a great addition to a nursery.
time of the year for all age groups, time skills can benefit from flat mats. been popular gifts for young children.
but seems to be especially enjoyed by Once baby is holding himself up a bit, While a little one may not be able
children. he can sit in an activity chair that has to ride a rocker just yet, this can be
teethers, noisemakers and other color- a great addition to a nursery until it
Even though infants and toddlers ful toys built right into the seat. proves functional. A unicorn rocker
may not fully appreciate gifts under can be a playful touch.
the tree, that’s no reason not to make Age-specific toys. Gifts that can
tots’ first foray into holiday giving any be appropriate for newborns include Personalized keepsakes. Plac-
less special. soothing rockers and swings, night- ing the date and baby’s name on gifts
lights and cuddly stuffed animal/ instantly transforms them into col-
It’s difficult to resist the tempta- pacifier hybrids. Teether rings or lector’s items that can be cherished
tion to purchase adorable infant and musical gifts may suit slightly older through the years.
toddler toys and trinkets, particularly infants. Older tots may enjoy exercise
when celebrating a child’s first holiday saucers, bouncing swings or tactile In addition to ornaments, think
season. reasoning toys. about a photo book with all of the
baby memories thus far.
The following are some practical Clothing. Parents continually need
gift suggestions for shoppers who to meet new wardrobe demands.
want to make a first holiday season as Think ahead and buy clothing that
special as possible. will be needed in the near future, and
consider the seasons in which they’ll
Activity chairs and mats. Young be used. Tack three months onto the
children who are not yet mobile baby’s age and that is likely the size he
require entertainment be brought to or she will need next.
them. This can be achieved through
the various activity chairs and mats Classic gifts. Rockers have long
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‘Christmas Vacation’ still a top pick for holiday flicks

Holiday films hold a special place “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” million) for a comedy with no special
in many people’s hearts, and perhaps remains a holiday favorite. effects.
no holiday movie of the last 30 years lines in the film.
has resonated as much as “National • Surprisingly, “Christmas Vaca-
Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” • In the “Lampoon” films that tion” had its own sequel that few are
preceded “Christmas Vacation,” Rusty familiar with. The made-for-television
Fans of “Christmas Vacation” can no was the older child of the Griswold “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vaca-
doubt quote their favorite lines from clan. However, he is the younger sib- tion 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island Adven-
the film, but the following are a few ling in this film. ture” was released in 2003.
tidbits that even the most ardent “Va-
cation” fan might be unfamiliar with. • The movie had a large budget ($27 • Cousin Eddie’s fashion style, in
particular the sweater/Dickie com-
• The movie is based on a story bination, was the brainchild of actor
titled “Christmas 59,” which was writ- Randy Quaid’s wife.
ten by the same man, John Hughes,
who wrote and produced the film. The • No part of “Christmas Vacation”
film pays homage to this story when takes place on Christmas Day. The
Clark Griswold is rummaging through film culminates with the antics that
the attic and finds a movie reel named take place at the Griswold home on
“Christmas 59.” December 24.

• Frank Capra III worked as an assis- • Actress Mae Questrel (Aunt Betha-
tant director on the film. In one scene ny) provided the voices for Betty Boop
of the film, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” and Olive Oyl in the 1930s. “Christmas
which was directed by Frank Capra Vacation” would be her final film.
III’s grandfather, is on a television in
the background. • “Christmas Vacation” was the only
movie in the series up until then that
• The role of Cousin Rocky had no did not feature Lindsey Buckingham’s
song, “Holiday Road.”

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The history behind some beloved Christmas songs

Holiday traditions vary from family Oberndorf, a village in Austria. To- Adam in 1847 to a French poem titled,
to family, but one component of the day’s version is a slow lullaby, but it’s “Minuit, chrétiens (Midnight, Chris-
holidays that seems to be universally believed the original was a dance-like tians).” Many notable performers,
enjoyed is a good Christmas song. tune in 6/8 time. including Perry Como, Céline Dion,
Music is piped throughout malls and Josh Groban, Michael Crawford, and
stores to entertain shoppers, and • “O Holy Night”: This popu- Lea Michele, have performed “O Holy
favorite tunes may be on the radio or lar song was composed by Adolphe Night.”
streamed through a digital music ser-
vice as families decorate their homes. • “White Christmas”: Irving Ber-
lin believed his song “White Christ-
Many people may love Christmas mas” would be an instant hit. His
songs and carols, but not everyone prediction was correct, especially after
shares the same favorites. Thankfully, singer Bing Crosby recorded it.
there’s no shortage of material when
it comes to Christmas songs, ensuring • “Jingle Bells”: Although it has
there’s something for everyone. become one of the more popular
Christmas songs, “Jingle Bells” really
The following are some of the more was written for Thanksgiving. It’s also
beloved holiday tunes and a bit of his- one of the oldest holiday songs of
tory about each song. American origin. James Lord Pierpont,
the song’s author, was inspired by the
• “Silent Night”: One of the most famous sleigh races of Medford, Mas-
rerecorded songs in history (733 ver- sachusetts.
sions since 1978), “Silent Night,” was
composed in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gru- • “Silver Bells”: Now a Christmas
ber and put to lyrics by Joseph Mohr. classic, “Silver Bells” originally was
It was first performed on Christmas
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Noel Regney wrote this song as a call
to peace during the Cuban Missile Cri-
sis. The original context has long been
forgotten, and “Do You Hear What I
Hear” is now a staple of holiday cel-
ebrations.

• “Santa Claus is Coming to
Town”: James Gillespie wrote this
tune while riding a subway and remi-
niscing about his childhood with his
brother.

It became a hit after being per-
formed at the famed Macy’s Thanks-
giving Day Parade.

• “The Christmas Song”: This
classic Christmas song was written in
1944 by Bob Wells and Mel Tormé. It’s
usually subtitled “Chestnuts Roast-
ing on an Open Fire.” The song was
written during a heat wave as a way
to think cool thoughts. It only took 40
minutes to write the music and some
of the lyrics. Nat King Cole’s rendition
of the song is among the more popular
versions.

Christmas songs are enjoyed and
performed year after year. Popular
songs continue to endure and attract
new fans.

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18 ideas for making holiday memories

Counting down to Christmas Day 11. Acts of kindness: Choose any person shop for the season.
means many different things to people act of kindness and make it happen 12. Kids’ Secret Santa: Spread the
across the globe. Although families this Christmas. It can include feed-
likely have several different traditions ing the hungry or helping a disabled joy of giving by having the kids choose
they anticipate each year, it can be fun a sibling or friend’s name from a hat
to incorporate some new merrymak- and purchasing or making a gift for
ers into the festivities. that person.

Here are some festive ideas to 13. Hand out hot chocolate:
include in the days leading up to Make a big thermos of hot chocolate
Christmas - a special family calendar and give it out to shoppers or workers
of fun finds. who have been out in the cold.

1. Annual memento: Have the kids 14. Read religious stories: Under-
or adults make one new handmade stand the true meaning of the season
ornament each year. This way the tree by reading Biblical passages.
is always evolving, and everyone can
track milestones. 15. Camp-in: The first night the
tree is decorated, allow the kids to
2. Cookie day: Devote one day sleep beside it under the glow of
to making Christmas cookies. Invite Christmas lights.
friends or family members over.
Distribute some cookies to elderly 16. Scavenger hunt: Plan holiday-
neighbors. themed trivia questions and hide small
trinkets for children to find.
3. Holiday classic: Spend a night
in and watch a classic Christmas flick 17. Family portrait: Wear your
you’ve never seen before. Streaming holiday finery and pose for a por-
movie services often put classics and trait that actually will be printed and
obscure titles into rotation during the framed.
holiday season.
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Bring along cookies and hot chocolate.

8. Trim a tree: Get together with
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Rotate the hosting house each year.

9. Play dress-up: A gentleman can
dress up as the man in red and pop
into a friend’s holiday gathering.

10. Wilderness walk: Enjoy the
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Christmas tidbits to put you in the holiday spirit

The holiday season has arrived, and and then leaves seeds in droppings to Mistletoe means something other than what
millions of people across the globe will propagate new plants. you think it does.
be celebrating Christmas with their
families and friends. The following are • Santa has his own official postal
some interesting tidbits to share with code. It’s H0 H0 H0.
your loved ones this holiday season.
• “Jingle Bells” was originally
• Each year, more than three billion written for Thanksgiving and not
Christmas cards are sent in the United Christmas. People loved it so much
States alone. that lyrics were changed.

• In 350 AD, Pope Julius I, bishop of • Christmas trees typically grow for
Rome, proclaimed December 25 the 15 years before they’re cut and sold.
official celebration date for the birth This means the trees sold today were
of Jesus Christ. Many historians and likely planted in 2003.
theologians have surmised that Christ
really wasn’t born this time of year, • Before turkey, the traditional
thanks to imagery and information Christmas meal served in England was
from the Bible. a pig’s head and mustard.

• Christmas carols began as an • Male reindeer tend to shed their
English custom called “wassailing.” antlers in the winter. This means
Individuals toasted neighbors to a long Santa’s reindeer are likely female.
and healthy life.
• Christ may have been born in a
• Many people may be less inclined cave rather than a manger. According
to stand under mistletoe waiting for to the gospel of Luke, the shepherds
a kiss if they knew what “mistletoe” that helped find shelter for Mary to
means in the ancient Germanic lan- give birth kept their flock in a cave.
guage. It literally means “dung on a The Church of the Nativity in Beth-
twig,” for the bird who eats the berries lehem is built over a cave called the
Grotto of the Nativity, where Jesus is
believed to have been born.

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Visit these festively
named locations

People bitten by the travel bug may want to include
visiting new towns and cities as part of their holiday
plans bringing new traditions into the mix. In fact,
it can be fun to take in the sites at these festively
named locales across North America.

• Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Christmas, Florida
• Christmas, Michigan
• Christmas Cove, Maine
• Evergreen, Alabama
• Hallelujah Junction,

California
• Joy, Illinois
• Mistletoe, Kentucky
• Noel, Missouri
• North Pole, Alaska
• Rudolph, Wisconsin
• Santa, Idaho
• Santa Claus, Arizona
• Santa Claus, Georgia
• Santa Claus, Indiana
• Snowflake, Arizona

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You better watch out Santa Claus is coming to town
You better not cry He sees you when you’re sleeping
Better not pout He knows when you’re awake
I’m telling you why He knows if you’ve been bad or good
Santa Claus is coming to town So be good for goodness sake!
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town O! You better watch out!
You better not cry
He’s making a list Better not pout
And checking it twice; I’m telling you why
Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus is coming to town
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Ways to celebrate, be merry

The holiday season begins in late 18. Offer to shop for someone who The Sugar Plum Fairy, Kristina Alexander,
November and runs through New is homebound due to age, a chronic dances in a performance of the Nutcracker.
Year’s Day. It is marked by various illness or injury.
gatherings of friends and family, deca- 28. Construct a gingerbread house.
dent foods, cocktails, traveling, and gift 19. Visit a large city to look at 29. Teach someone how to make a
exchanges. Christmas window displays. cherished family recipe.
30. Surprise a distant relative with
The National Retail Federation 20. Buy and hang real mistletoe. an impromptu visit.
says consumers will spend an aver- 21. Make a new friend and invite
age of $967 during the holiday season. him or her to a holiday party for the
However, the joy of the holidays also first time.
is about all of the memorable experi- 22. Babysit a newborn so his or her
ences that tend to make the season so parents can get errands done or just
beloved. catch up on rest.
23. Volunteer at a soup kitchen.
With that in mind, here are 30 ways 24. Support local dance groups
to make the holiday season that much performing holiday musicals like the
more merry. Nutcracker.
25. If weather permits, go sledding,
1. Visit with an elderly or house- build a snowman or have a snowball
bound neighbor and share conversa- fight.
tion. 26. Share favorite memories at fam-
ily holiday dinners.
2. Donate gently used toys to a chil- 27. Remember a deceased loved one
dren’s hospital. with a special tribute.

3. Research the history of the holi- HaHppoylidays!FKraotmhyMMSachyGaoruroiPnnaeLusysl,nKSnutaahnnndMs,tCihlleosm,eLnmitsiirasesSiCochnitleyorsossfReRri,ceThhoaonrbdioStBhhyaBrrnepea,,cCPhiatStytaCMo.alunzazgie, r
day and share it with people you care
about.

4. Make handmade Christmas tree
ornaments.

5. Donate money to a charity or
other good cause.

6. Encourage “pay it forward” move-
ments in your community.

7. Feed birds facing the cold, winter
weather.

8. Take a ride or walk around the
neighborhood to look at decorated
houses.

9. Make a fire in a fire pit in the yard
and toast marshmallows while sipping
hot chocolate.

10. Binge watch holiday movies.
11. Attend the concert of a children’s
choir.
12. Help a friend decorate his or her
home.
13. Host a tree-trimming party.
14. Schedule a day for baking cook-
ies.
15. Sing Christmas carols at a nurs-
ing home.
16. Put together care packages of
items and send them to troops over-
seas.
17. Share the holidays with a military
family whose spouse is in service and
can’t make it home.

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OH, DREIDEL, DREIDEL, DREIDEL Holiday countdown

Dreidels are especially popular during the eight- Tuesday, September 25, 2018, marks the three-month
day Jewish festival of Chanukah. Even though they countdown to Christmas and just about the two-month
may seem like novelty items for children, dreidels have point until Thanksgiving 2018, which occurs on November
a rich and interesting history. In ancient times, Greek 22 this year. To put anyone in the holiday mood and prime
Syrians infiltrated areas where many practicing Jews for planning, check out these holiday fun facts, courtesy of
resided. Over time, the Greek Syrians became more Nationwide, Pew Research, Statistics Canada, and Good
oppressive and tried to convert the Jewish people to Housekeeping.
their pagan beliefs. Greek Syrians established laws that
outlawed ritual commandments and the study of the • Sarah Josepha Hale spent 36 years campaigning to make
Torah. It is widely believed that Jewish people used Thanksgiving a national holiday. She finally succeeded in
dreidels to fool the Greeks into thinking they were just 1863.
playing a game.
• It is believed that 50 pilgrims and 90 Wampanoag tribe
Instead, rolls of the dreidel corresponded to numeri- members attended the first Thanksgiving feast.
cal equivalents that could represent elements of the
Jewish faith, according to My Jewish Learning. Others • Ninety-six percent of American families gather each
say the dreidel was a distraction. Children of Israel Thanksgiving.
would learn the Torah in outlying areas and forests.
When Greek patrols were nearby, the children would • While it takes an average of seven hours to cook a turkey,
hide their texts and take out dreidels instead, the average time spent eating the Thanksgiving meal is just
says Chabad.org. 16 minutes.

Today the dreidel is a token of the • Nine in 10 American’s say they celebrate Christmas.
Chanukah miracle. In Israel, the let- • Canada is a net exporter of fresh-cut Christmas trees. In
ters upon the dreidel are Nun, Gimel, 2016, the country exported close to two million trees.
Hay, and Pay, which stand for the • Coca-Cola is largely responsible for the red coat and
Hebrew equivalent of “a great mira- ensemble Santa Claus wears. The company made the image
cle happened here.” Outside of Israel, popular in its 1930s advertisements.
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Celebrate safely this New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve is a time to cele- puts everyone at risk, even people who Hosts should keep the phone numbers of
brate. But for hundreds of people each don’t drive. According to the National local taxi services handy just in case some
year, the week between Christmas and Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alco- guests cannot drive themselves home safely.
New Year’s Day proves fatal. holism, conservative estimates suggest and nonalcoholic beverages on hand.
that roughly one-half of sexual assaults People who fill up on food and water
According to fatality data from on American women involve alcohol during the party may feel full, which
the National Highway Traffic Safety consumption by the perpetrator, vic- may discourage them from having
Administration, over the last five years tim or both. extra drinks.
an average of 300 people died in drunk
driving fatalities between Christmas • Arrange for transportation. If
and New Year’s Day. you need a car to get around on New
Year’s Eve and plan to drink alcohol,
Holiday celebrations, and New arrange for someone else to do your
Year’s Eve festivities in particular, tend driving for you. The NHTSA even
to include alcohol, raising the stakes offers a free app called SaferRide that
during this festive yet too often fatal is compatible with Apple and Android
time of year. devices and enables users to call a taxi
or a friend to be picked up.
The sobering statistics provided
by the NHTSA don’t have to prevent • Host responsibly. Even people
people from toasting a new year. In who don’t intend to leave their homes
fact, there are many ways to have fun can take steps to make New Year’s Eve
this New Year’s Eve without putting safer for everyone. If you’re hosting a
yourself in harm’s way. party at home, do so responsibly, mak-
ing sure none of your guests overin-
• Don’t overindulge in alcohol. dulge.
For many people, overindulging in
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Traditions
behind holiday gifts

The holiday season is a time Christmas: People exchange gifts the King of Kings, and that suffering
to celebrate with friends and on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day and death would come to Him.
family. Several holidays are all over the world. For Christians,
celebrated in this relatively short time Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Another giver of gifts is part of many
period, making this one of the most Christ, who Christians believe was a Christmas celebrations. St. Nicholas,
festive times of the year. gift from the Creator. a fourth century saint, is a beloved
figure across the globe who has a
Many holiday celebrations focus on From a religious standpoint, gifting reputation for giving gifts in secret and
the exchange of presents, which may others around Christmastime can be helping the needy. The figure of “Santa
be exchanged with relatives, friends traced back to the stories of the Three Claus” is based on St. Nicholas, and
and even coworkers. But are you Kings (also referred to as the “Three the blending of the two has evolved as
familiar with the origins of exchanging Wise Men”) who visited Jesus after history has mixed with folklore and
gifts? his birth. Frankincense, a fragrance personal traditions.
involved in worship; gold; and myrrh,
Gift exchanges trace their origins to an incense associated with funerals, Hanukkah Hanukkah is an eight-
both religious and secular traditions, was presented. These gifts symbolized day Jewish celebration that commem-
each of which has helped shape the worship in Christ, that He would be
holidays into what they are today. Continued on page 91

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morates the rededication of the
Temple in Jerusalem. The word “ha-
nukkah” actually means “dedication”
in Hebrew.

The Jews, including Judah Mac-
cabee, helped drive the Syrians out of
Jerusalem. In one of Judaism’s most
central texts, Maccabee and others
witnessed a miracle at the temple.
Even though there was only enough oil
to keep a menorah’s candles burning
for one day, the flames continued for
eight nights.

Traditionally, gelt, or money, was
given as a Hanukkah gift. Many Ha-
nukkah gift givers aim to give gifts that
are thoughtful and sweet. Money is not
exchanged as much today, with other
gifts taking its place.

Kwanzaa: Kwanzaa is an American The focus of Kwanzaa is on family and the harvest as well as unity and faith.
holiday that pays homage to traditions
and cultural influences from Africa. However, gift-sharing is not the central Gifts are exchanged in abundance
The holiday was developed in 1966 part of this special holiday. Gifts are this time of year. The traditions behind
by Maulana Ndabezitha Karenga. The symbolic of the labor and love of par- the giving of presents is far-reaching
focus of Kwanzaa is on family and the ents and the commitments made and and based in religious, secular and
harvest as well as certain principles, kept by their children. cultural traditions.
such as unity and faith.

Gifts make up one of the seven
symbols of Kwanzaa celebrations.

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such testament to the festive spirit of prefer. If you do not have the time to made of holly, citrus fruits, ribbons, or
the holiday season is homes decked string lights on the house, wrap them any other greenery instead of the more
with lights and colors that are synony- around wreaths hung in windows or customary evergreen wreaths.
mous with the season. hang the wreaths on a home’s main
entrance. Celebrants who want to go a • Decorate with ornaments.
Decorating for the holiday season less traditional route can hang wreaths Ornaments are not exclusive to
can be time consuming. Holiday Christmas trees. Fill a vase or bowl
decorating includes things as simple
as setting up a menorah or as complex Continued on page 94
as stringing lights on the exterior of a
home.

Though elaborate displays can take
hours to erect, time-crunched holiday
celebrants can still create festive, wel-
coming displays.

• Hang holiday wreaths. Holi-
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It’s the best time of the year And in case you didn’t hear
Well, I don’t know if there’ll be snow Oh bygolly have a holly jolly Christmas
But have a cup of cheer This year
Ho ho the mistletoe
Have a holly jolly Christmas Is hung where you can see
And when you walk down the street Somebody waits for you
Say hello to friends you know
And everyone you meet Kiss her once for me

Ho ho, the mistletoe Have a holly jolly Christmas
Hung where you can see And in case you didn’t hear
Somebody waits for you Oh bygolly have a holly jolly Christmas
Kiss her once for me This year

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The history of Black Friday

Black Friday marks the unofficial after Thanksgiving each year. Bigger Much of the focus of Black Friday is on find-
start of the holiday shopping season. crowds and rowdiness contributed to ing the best deals.
Come Black Friday, shoppers strive to long hours and stressful shifts for local Friday a lucrative one for retailers.
get the lowest prices on gifts for their police. Small Business Saturday and Sunday
loved ones. Much of the focus of Black promote patronizing mom-and-pop
Friday is on finding the best deals, but • Black Friday reinvented. The stores. Cyber Monday emerged when
it can be interesting to take a breath retail industry started using the term online shopping became a popular
and learn how this phenomenon “Black Friday” in the late 1980s. Spin way to grab deals, and it marks the
developed and how it has evolved over doctors turned previously negative close of the opening weekend of the
the years. connotations into positive ones by holiday shopping season.
associating the phrase with stores
• Black Friday. The term “black turning a profit and moving account-
Friday” was originally associated with ing ledgers from “red to black” thanks
gold prices and manipulation on the to big year-end sales. Retailers and
part of speculators Jay Gould and consumers rallied around low-cost
James Fisk. This scandal occurred in “doorbusters” and other discounted
September 1869. Commodity prices prices.
plummeted 50 percent as a result, and
the term “black Friday” was coined to Interestingly enough, according to
refer to that drop. the National Retail Federation, Black
Friday really hasn’t been the most
The phrase “black Friday” also be- lucrative day for retailers over the
came famous for all the wrong reasons years. In fact, greater profits and larger
in 1966. Philadelphia police used it crowds are often seen on the last Sat-
to refer to the Friday traffic jams and urday preceeding Christmas.
crowding in downtown stores from
tourists and shoppers who flooded • Shopping weekend evolves.
into the city in advance of the Army- While Black Friday may have been the
Navy football game held the Saturday catalyst, in recent years shoppers have
made the entire weekend of Black

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Gift exchange dos and dont’s

Chanukah, Christmas and New tion of presents. just in case someone forgets to bring
Year’s Eve are right around the corner. DO ensure your gift is unisex. their contribution.
That means neighborhoods, buildings
and stores will soon be awash in holi- Unless you know specifically that only Gift exchanges in the form of grab
day splendor. Social schedules will be men or women will be opening the bags, auctions, swaps, and other games
full, and men and women everywhere presents, select items that will appeal make for fun additions to holiday
will shuffle to complete their holiday to both genders. Food, gift cards, mu- festivities. They also can be a part of
shopping. Grab bags are a staple of sic, or home staples make great grab any family or friends gathering to add
this season of giving, and the follow- bag gifts. excitement and entertainment to the
ing are a few dos and don’ts to ensure occasion.
participation in gift exchanges is fun DON’T forget to consider ages.
and friendly for all involved. Gift exchanges may include both
children and adults, so include gifts
DO set an amount limit. Establish that appeal to all ages when necessary.
a spending limit so everyone receives When the exchange has ended, allow
a gift of the same value and no one participants to swap gifts if they want.
feels slighted or left out.
DON’T use regifted items.
DON’T exceed the limit. It can Should the person who gave you the
be tempting to spend more to make gift participate in the grab bag, he or
your gift appear more impressive. But she can trace that gift back to you and
overspending defeats the purpose of may be offended.
the gift exchange.
DO tell everyone about the ex-
DON’T show the gift you bring. change. There needs to be an equal
The idea is to keep things as secretive number of gifts to participants so ev-
as possible so as not to sway the selec- eryone gets a treat. Hosts may want to
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Great gifts for
holiday hosts

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the holiday season is a big responsi-
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hosts’ holiday decor for years to come.

• Wine rack: Wine makes a perfect
complement to holiday meals, and
hosts might appreciate a place to store
their collections. Guests unfamiliar
with the layout of their hosts’ homes
may want to choose a countertop
wine rack, which won’t take up much
space and can be a convenient place
to store a bottle or two before dinner.
Guests who want to go the extra mile
can bring along a few bottles of wine
so the wine rack is presented fully
stocked.

• A night out: While it might not
be a gift in the traditional sense, pay-
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show hosts you recognize and appre-
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host in advance of your visit and insist
on taking everyone out to dinner one
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Gift-wrapping tips and tricks

Much of the focus of each holi- even paper towel rolls can hold items. Wrapping can be the prelude to the gift itself.
day season is on gift-giving, but all Then place the wrapping on these who prefer to skip the wrapping them-
those gifts will eventually need to containers. selves, many malls and retailers offer
be wrapped. Stacks of presents just complimentary wrapping for a small
waiting to be covered with paper and Cover prices. To enable easy donation to charity.
ribbon can overwhelm gift givers, exchanges or returns, do not cut off
prompting them to put off wrapping the price tags of gifts. Instead, place a
gifts until the last minute. Hesitant festive sticker over the dollar amount,
wrappers with a pile of gifts to wrap but leave the scan bar visible. This way
can use these tricks to make the pro- the gift recipient can return the gift
cess go smoothly. with ease if necessary.

Find inspiration. Instead of look- Wrap on a firm surface. Devote
ing at wrapping as yet another chore, a table or counter to wrapping gifts.
try to envision how the recipient This will keep the paper taut and neat
will feel peeling open the paper and and make it easier to cut and position.
finding the gift inside. Wrapping can You risk tearing the paper or punctur-
be the prelude to the gift itself, and ing it when working on carpeting or
intensify the anticipation. The wrap- bedding.
ping paper or style also may draw on
aspects of the gift itself. Color- or pattern-code gifts. It’s
easy to visualize who gets what gift
Handle oddly-shaped items. when each recipient has his or her
Wrapping rectangular boxes can be a own special wrapping paper. This is
snap, but what about something that’s also a handy idea when wrapping gifts
round or full of angles? Think about from Santa, as it will differentiate the
placing oddly-shaped items inside Santa gifts from the ones being given
another item to make the shape more by Mom and Dad.
uniform. Shoe boxes, coffee cans and
With a few helpful pointers, wrap-
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O Christmas Tree, When oft at
O Christmas Tree, Joyous Christmas-time
How steadfast are Your form inspires
Your branches! My song and rhyme.
O Christmas Tree,
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,
O Christmas Tree, What happiness befalls me
How steadfast are
Your branches! O Christmas Tree,
Your boughs are green O Christmas Tree,
In summer’s clime Your boughs can
And through the snows Teach a lesson
Of wintertime. O Christmas Tree,
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,
O Christmas Tree, Your boughs can
How steadfast are Teach a lesson
Your branches! That constant faith
And hope sublime
O Christmas Tree, Lend strength and
O Christmas Tree, Comfort through all time.
What happiness befalls me O Christmas Tree,
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,
O Christmas Tree, Your boughs can
What happiness befalls me Teach a lesson

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