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’ Its That Time Again!

Each year the Adirondack Pennysaver gives Santa a helping hand by publishing the Holiday Treasures Gift Guide. We know you’ll find the perfect gift idea for anyone and everyone on your shopping list as you look through the guide. We hope you’ll agree the stories and songs of Christmas are a treasured part of the Holiday Season. May you enjoy the peace and joy of this very special season with your loved ones and your special friends. Additional copies also available at our office located at 177 Margaret Street in Plattsburgh

Merry Christmas!

Published by The Adirondack Pennysaver 177 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 Phone: (518) 563-0100 • Fax (518) 562-0303 Email mail@adkpennysaver.com

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Stocking stuffers for athletes and sports enthusiasts Gifts comes in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes the best gifts are those that come in small packages. Though some people pore over their holiday shopping lists for weeks, it’s not uncommon for even the most devoted holiday shopper to overlook stocking stuffers, which can be just as difficult to find as larger gifts. When shopping for stocking stuffers, consider the recipient’s interests. For example, athletes and sports enthusiasts would undoubtedly love a gift that reflects their loyalty to a favorite team or their devotion to a particular sport. Holiday shoppers who have a sports-crazed superfan or accomplished athlete on their shopping lists may want to consider the following items when looking for stocking stuffers this holiday season. • Sports memorabilia: Sports fanatics sometimes double as collectors who are always on the lookout for new memorabilia to display. Such collectibles may include bobbleheads, cards, ticket stubs and signed photographs or equipment. Rare memorabilia may be beyond many gift-givers’ means, but there are still plenty of impressive items that can fit into any holiday gifting budget. • Game tickets: Give sports fans a chance to cheer on their favorite teams in person. Find a home game that will not require the recipient to travel too far, or if you want to splurge, include transportation with the tickets to an away game. Secondary

market ticket-seller StubHub is a reliable resource that guarantees tickets sold on its site are legitimate, removing any doubt ticket market buyers may have. • Fan gear: Sports fans can never have enough gear to show off their team pride. Everything from mugs to hats to authentic team jerseys makes for great stocking stuffers. In addition, look for pennants or t-shirts that feature team names or logos. Today just about any item comes emblazoned with sports team names. If you can’t find a particular item, it may be possible to order it directly from a team or retailer or have it customized. • Sports equipment: Athletes may benefit from updated equipment. Determine if the athletes on your gift list have any gear that needs replacing. Parents, coaches or even teammates may offer recommendations regarding which equipment your loved one needs. If you don’t know a catcher’s mitt from a tennis racket, stuff the stocking with a gift card to a sporting goods store. • Magazine subscription: Sports fans often enjoy reading up on their favorite players and keeping abreast of team or industry news. Magazine subscriptions are generally inexpensive and new subscriptions often come with free gifts as well. • Winner’s trophy: For the sports fan who has missed out on getting his or her own trophy, have one made up as a stocking stuffer gag gift. It is certain to bring a laugh and hold a prime spot on the shelf with other sports memorabilia.

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Ticonderoga Historical Society Prepares for 30th Festival of Trees Ticonderoga, NY – The Ticonderoga Historical Society has added some new features to its annual Festival of Trees, as it celebrates the 30th anniversary of the popular holiday event. Organizations and individuals are invited to participate and compete for cash prizes at the Festival of Trees, taking place at the Hancock House from November 25 through December 29. “Decorated trees, centerpieces, and other displays do not have to follow the suggested theme,” said THS President Bill Dolback. “However, we will be handing out some cash prizes for themed trees, as well as other displays and décor. Who couldn’t use a little extra money around the holidays?” Because 30th anniversaries are “pearl” anniversaries, the planning committee chose “Pearls of History” as an optional theme for the Festival. Trees will be judged by an anonymous panel of three individuals. Prizes will be awarded for best theme, with a $100 prize; most creative, with a $100 prize, best children’s (under 18), with a $50 prize; and best non-tree holiday display, with a $50 prize. Winners will be announced and prizes awarded at the free Champagne Reception held Sunday, December 1 from 1 until 3 p.m. Also new this year will be a holiday train layout, courtesy of the Upstate Model Railroaders. The train layout, and educational material about the history of trains in our region, is made possible by grants from Stewart’s Shops and the Ticonderoga Cultural Arts Alliance. Trees can be any size; however, fire regulations allow only artificial trees. Additionally, lighting must comply with UL approval codes. Decorated trees must be in place no later than November 24 and must be removed the week of January 2nd. Group tours for schools and other organizations, as well as a pre-arranged visit from Santa, are also available by reservation. To secure a space, or for additional questions, contact the Hancock House at 518-585-7868 or via e-mail at: tihistory@bridgepoint1.com.

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Light Up A Life 2019

Please join us in celebrating this holiday season by making a contribution in memory of a loved one or for those in need of Hospice care now. Visit the Light Up A Life tables at the Champlain Centre North Mall, outside Best Buy.

Month of December

The Light up a Life campaign features “Memory Trees” decorated with stars purchased in memory of loved ones. Stars are available with any monetary donation. Raffle for various prizes! Tickets available at the tree display. Dec. 1 thru Dec. 24 10am-8pm at the Champlain Centre Mall —we invite you to give a gift in memory of a loved-one to support our Mission. Visit Hospice of the North Country’s Memorial Tree display from December 1st to the 24th at the Champlain Centre Mall in Plattsburgh. A donation to Hospice of the North Country allows you to memorialize loved-ones on one of our Memorial Christmas trees while supporting our Mission to help people of the North Country die in spiritual, mental, and physical comfort.

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Holiday Calendar of Events Ongoing. First Congregational Church of Malone will be collecting non-perishable holiday foods for a local food pantry for the months of November & December so others can enjoy a holiday meal. Drop off items at 2 Clay St., Malone 9:00am-12:30pm. Call 518-483-3950 for more info Ongoing - Light Up A Life - We invite you to give a gift in memory of a loved one and take a chance on raffle items to support our Mission. We will make many special memories during this holiday season and we will reminisce about the special people we have shared amazing moments with. It’s in this spirit that we invite you to participate in this year’s campaign to honor the memory of your loved ones. Your gift is important to us as it allows us to continue providing endof-life care for our patients and support for their families. For a donation of any amount you can remember and celebrate those who were a special part of your life by writing their name on a star and then hanging it on the Memory Tree at the mall display. One of our largest fundraisers, Light up a Life is in its 30th year. Many area organizations and individuals have supported the campaign for several years and this year continues to reflect the generosity of those living in the North Country. Look for us by the food court. Ongoing. Community Outreach. Assisting people in need/homeless. Free clothes for men, women and children, hygiene products, blankets and more! 10 AM to Noon. 2nd Floor City Hall. Nov. 22nd and Dec. 13th. 11-28-19 Erin Farkas Dewyea Turkey Trot. 9am. Help support the Erin Farkas Dewyea scholarship fund by running/walking in the 5k/10k turkey trot on Thanksgiving morning. Meet at the Tupper Lake Train Station before 9 a.m. to race or take part in prizes, raffles, and a pie sale. Come dressed in your favorite costume! Sign up at LocalRaces.com For more information contact Maureen Shaheen 518-359-7058. 11-30-19-12-8-19 10th Annual Ticonderoga Area North Country Christmas. Free events. Activities for kids. Shopping and dining. Info, www.ticonderogany.com. 12-1-19 Santa in the Park at the Arsenal Green. 497 East Main Street, Malone, NY. 2pm. 12-6-19 Christmas Box Angel of Hope Candlelight Vigil so friends and families can remember their “little angels” who have passed away too soon. 17th Candlelight Vigil at Riverview Cemetery in Chazy at 6pm. If you wish, bring a white flower to lay at the angel. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served after the vigil. For more info call Pam Moser 518-846-8304 or Diane Trombly 518-846-7818. 12-6-19 - 12-7-19 35th Annual Sparkle Village Arts & Crafts Fair Harrietstown Town Hall Auditorium, 39 Main Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983 - Friday 4-8pm; Saturday 10am-4pm. This fair is the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts for the special people in your life this season. Browse original paintings and photographs by regional artists and many other unique finds, including handcrafted jewelry, pottery, hats, candles, wreaths, and much more. All

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of the participating vendors are artisans with exemplary talent and craftsmanship. The Sparkle Village Arts & Crafts Fair is sponsored by the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Contact them directly at 518-891-1990 for more information about this event. Admission is $2.00 12-6-19-12-8-19 The Magic of Christmas in Essex. Santa and Mrs. Claus to visit. Main St. in Essex. All throughout the Hamlet! Reindeer Fun Run around Beggs Park. Hot cocoa and other warm foods while meeting new friends at the outdoor fire ring, have your picture taken with Santa, face painting and more! 12-7-19 Christmas with Almanzo. 3 PM. Almanzo Wilder Homestead, 177 Stacy Rd., Burke, NY. Enjoy mulled cider and traditional cookies in the Wilder House with carol singing and Farmer Boy Christmas chapter readings 11:30, 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30. Plus Children’s holiday craft activities and the gift shop will be open! Free admission. Visit www.almanzowilderfarm.com. 12-7-19 First Presbyterian Church of Plattsburgh Christmas Tea and Bazaar. Noon to 3 PM. Free entry. Christmas wreaths, bake shop, hand knits, deli with hot soups and much more! Plattsburgh First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, Corner of 34 Brinkerhoff and Marion Streets (opposite Strand Theatre). Please use Marion St. entrance. Info, 518-561-3140. Sponsored by the Presbyterian Women’s Group for the benefit of mission projects. 12-7-19 Downtown Plattsburgh Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting. Hosted by The City of Plattsburgh and Strand Center for the Arts. 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM. The City of Plattsburgh, 41 City Hall Pl, Plattsburgh, New York 12901. Join us as we light up the night with holiday spirit in downtown Plattsburgh! The City of Plattsburgh and The Strand Center for the Arts, invite local businesses, organizations, clubs and other local groups to participate in the 5th Annual Holiday Parade. The parade begins at 5:30 pm, starting on Brinkerhoff Street, going left onto Oak St, to Court Street and down Margaret Street to end at Pine Street. Following the parade and a performance by Center Stage,

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the Strand Center for the Arts will be hosting the Tree Lighting. For any questions, Please email Skippy at dubreys@ cityofplattsburgh-ny.gov or call 518-536-7485. Theme this year for the Parade is your favorite Christmas movie! 12-7-19 Living History Event: The Noble Train Begins - Fort Ticonderoga, 102 Fort Ti Road, Ticonderoga, New York. Relive Henry Knox’s epic feat as he prepared to move massive cannon from Ticonderoga to Boston to force the British evacuation in 1776. Watch as soldiers work as carpenters to maintain Ticonderoga. Witness the raw power of oxen and horses as these thousand pound animals pull sleds of cannon tubes. Examine the science of gunnery, preserved in Fort Ticonderoga’s massive cannon collection. Listen to the stirring tunes of martial music during a Fife and Drum Corps performance. Tour through Fort Ticonderoga and learn more about our museum exhibits and daily demonstrations as you step into the first year of the Revolutionary War. Visit historic trades shops to discover daily routines for men and women at this strategic fortification in 1775. For the full event schedule, and to learn more about the event, call 518-585-2821.Admission: $12. 12-7-19 15th Annual Christmas in the Forks in Au Sable Fork, NY - 10-4 Christmas Craft Fair at St. James Parish Hall, 12:30 Jingle bell Fun Run at Black Brook Town Hall, 3pm Christmas Activities at Holy Name, 4pm Christmas Music at 20 Main, 7pm Visit with Santa & Friends at the Community Center, 6pm Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Fireworks! 4pm & 7pm Children’s Movies at Hollywood Theater, 7:30pm Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest at 20 Main, 2:30pm Stories and Activities at the Library and much more! 12-7-19 Gibson Brothers Concert Christmas Show NACS High School Auditorium 5586 Rt 11, Ellenburg Depot, NY. Tickets $25 available at gibsonbrothers.com 3pm and 7pm 12-7-19 PFCM Holiday Shopping Extravaganza. 9 AM to 2 PM. 22 Academy St., West Chazy (the old elementary school building). Pictures and cookies with Santa from 11 AM to Noon! Many of your favorite PFCM vendors. Come support your local farmers market vendors. 12-8-19 Ecumenical Christmas Concert - Hospice of the North Country is pleased to invite the community to the

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35th Annual Ecumenical Christmas Concert at 4:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Malone, 2 Clay Street. A beautiful and uplifting holiday tradition that many in the community look forward to, the Ecumenical Christmas Concert features a community choir under the direction of Dale Breault with accompaniment by Ralph Hastings. The concert will feature a variety of traditional and contemporary holiday music and special guest Thirty1&Mandolin will perform. All proceeds from this event will remain in the North Country to benefit the patients and families served by Hospice of the North Country. Tickets are $10.00 per person and children 10 and under are free. Tickets will be available mid-November at the Hospice of the North Country office at 3909 State Route 11 in Malone or purchased at the door. For more information, please contact Cathlyn Lamitie at 483.3200. 12-8-19 Seton Catholic’s Annual Christmas Dinner. 206 NY Rd., Plattsburgh. Noon to 5 PM. 12-13-19 - 12-15-19 Lake Placid Holiday Village Stroll A Lake Placid tradition, the Stroll is a family and couples weekend chock full of events, entertainment, parties, dining specials and shopping in the fairy-tale winter wonderland of Lake Placid. The weekend includes lots of free kids activities. Santa will be making an appearance in several locations throughout the weekend. For couples, there will also be dining specials and live entertainment into the late evening hour. Free admission.

12-14-19 9th Annual Craft Show - A North Country Christmas. St. Alexander’s Church, 1 Church St., Morrisonville. 9 AM to 3 PM. Works of local vendors selling jewelry, quilts, homemade holiday crafts, wood crafts, candles and more! Lunch available at Padre’s Cafe. Bake sale and homemade chocolates. 12-14-19 7th Annual Winter Wonderland Craft and Vendor Show to benefit the Emmaus Soup Kitchen of Malone. 9 AM to 3 PM. Davis Elementary School, 183 Webster St., Malone. HUGE Chinese auction, 50/50, delicious lunch, bake sale. All proceeds to go to the Emmaus Soup Kitchen for their Tuesday lunch. For more info or to make a donation, Aimee Marshall 518-521-7276 or soupkitchencraftshow@aol.com. 12-31-19 New Year’s Eve Celebration - First Night® Saranac Lake You are invited to one of the biggest celebrations of the arts in the North Country this New Years Eve! If you’ve attended before, you know what a great time everyone has ringing in the New Year at this family friendly annual event. Join hundreds of other revelers who’ve been celebrating together for the past nine years. More than a dozen acts at 10 different venues throughout the community will entertain you with some well known names and some new-this-year performers. Music of many genres from 6:00 pm until midnight. At midnight, we drop the ball on the old year on River Street and celebrate with a vibrant fireworks show over Lake Flower to ring in the new year. DON’T MISS THE FIREWORKS http://www.saranaclake.com/ events/first-night-saranac-lake for button price information.

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At Christmastime there appears in homes, churches, offices, and many other settings a beautiful potted plant star-shaped flowers which are surrounded by large green leaves. This is the poinsettia which magically blooms on Christmas or during the Christmas season.

The true flowers of the poinsettia are the small brilliant yellow protuberances set deep inside the large bracts, or special leaves which are usually red, but may sometimes be yellowish, pink, or white in color. The bracts contrast with the green leaves of the poinsettia making it a colorful Christmas decoration. Joel Roberts Poinsett, a botanist and congressman from South Carolina, was the first United States ambassador to Mexico. In the early 1800's, he brought from Mexico the tropical plant which bore red-star flowers and grew from two to ten feet tall. Poinsett

and his botanist and horticulturist friends grew this plant in their greenhouses in Charleston, South Carolina, and they called it the “poinsettia”. By 1830, the plant was being grown in Philadelphia greenhouses. In the south, the poinsettia is a garden plant. But in cooler climates it can be placed outside during the summer months when the night temperatures stay above 50 degrees F. By late August it should be taken inside. The plant requires much attention, plant food, watering, and pruning after blooming. When the winter season approaches it starts to bud. Give it plenty of light during the daytime, but it should have twelve to fourteen hours of complete darkness at night. Place it in a dark closet or cover it each night until Thanksgiving when the bracts should be coloring. The plant is then ready for another Christmas season.

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The origins of Christmas caroling The festive nature of the holiday season makes it an ideal time to sing, especially in groups. Perhaps it’s no surprise then that caroling, a tradition that dates back many centuries, ultimately collided with Christmas. Caroling and Christmas caroling are two different things. According to History.org, the origins of modern Christmas caroling can be traced to wassailing, a term that has evolved for more than a millennium. What started as a simple greeting gradually became part of a toast made during ritualized drinking. Time magazine notes that the word “wassail,” which appeared in English literature as early as the eighth century, eventually came to mean the wishing of good fortune on one’s neighbors, though no one can say for certain when this particular development occurred. During medieval times, farmers in certain parts of Britain would drink a beverage to toast the health of their crops and encourage the fertility of their animals. By 1600, farmers in some parts of Britain were still engaging in this ritual, and some were by now taking a wassail bowl filled with a toasting beverage around the streets. These wassailers would stop by neighboring homes and offer a warm drink, all the

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**Warm clothing is recommended for the North Country weather conditions. The Old Post Cemetery is the final resting place for 136 Unknown and 163 Known Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen including Thomas Kelly, Medal of Honor recipient. It is the location of our nation’s first Tomb of the Unknowns and where Battle of Plattsburgh (1814) soldiers and sailors are interred. WreathsAcrossAmerican.org If you wish to make your sponsorship with a credit card card. please visit www.WreathsAcrossAmerica.org for a secure online transactions Click on “Donate Through A Group” Sponsoring Group ID Number: NY0109 • Location ID: NYOPCP Name of Cemetery: Old Post Cemetery Plattsburgh

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Christmas tree tips and tricks Christmas trees are an iconic symbol of the holiday season. Whether they are personal trees nestled in the corner of a living room for families to enjoy or towering evergreens serving as the focal point of a town square, Christmas trees are a wonder to behold. Many people have fond memories of time spent around the Christmas tree sharing gifts and family traditions. Live trees and their pine-like aroma can be especially nostalgic trees to include in holiday plans. The National Christmas Tree Association says that approximately 25 to 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States every year. North American trees hail from all 50 states and areas of Canada. While freshly cut trees can be particularly beautiful and aromatic additions to the season, they require a bit more work than artificial trees in order to remain beautiful and thrive throughout the holiday season. Maintenance can help keep Christmas trees as perfect as possible. • Even though it is tempting to buy a real tree as early as possible, their shelf life is limited even with the best care. Dural Christmas Tree Farm advises that, under the best conditions, a real tree should last up to four weeks before drying out. • Consider the needles when looking for a real tree. Pull your hand toward your body along the branches. If many needles fall off, the tree is past its peak.

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Holiday hosting in small spaces

Gatherings of family and friends are a big part of the holiday season. Hosting such gatherings can be a great way to show loved ones how much you appreciate them, and hosting also saves hosts the trouble of traveling during one of the most hectic travel seasons of the year. When hosting a large crowd at home, space can be a difficult hurdle to clear. However, a few helpful strategies can help space-starved hosts pull off a holiday soiree where everyone is comfortable. • Pare down the menu. Holiday feasts don’t have to resemble medieval banquets with excessive amounts of food and drink. Hosts with small kitchens and tiny dining quarters can pare down the menu, limiting offerings to just a single entree and a few simple side dishes, so everyone feels comfortable at the table and has ample room to eat. A small menu also gives hosts more time to spend with their loved ones during the festivities. • Don’t overdo it on drinks, either. When planning the drinks menu, avoid offering cocktails, which take time to prepare and often require guests to visit the kitchen for refrigerated ingredients. Limit drinks to wine, beer, water, and soft drinks, storing cold beverages in a cooler kept outside on a front or back porch or in an area outside the kitchen so cooks can work without interruption. • Move some furniture. If your main living space is small, consider moving some bulky furniture into a bedroom or office where guests won’t be spending time. Then make better use of the open living space by placing folding chairs

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or other accommodations to ensure there’s ample seating for everyone. A single recliner can only be enjoyed by one person, but removing it from a room may create enough space for as many as three folding chairs. • Go small on decorations. If you know you’ll be hosting in advance of the holiday season, decorate with guests in mind. That might mean skipping a six-foot Christmas tree in favor of one that takes up less space. Avoid leaving any fragile decorations out, as adults or overexcited kids may knock them over as they try to navigate a cramped space. Holiday hosting can be fun, even in small spaces. A few simple tricks can make even the smallest spaces accommodating.

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The 12 days of Christmas “On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree.” The familiar lyrics of this tune are sung as part of Christmas caroling and holiday celebrations, reaching a crescendo each time singers belt out “five golden rings.” The song is an English Christmas carol that was written in 1720. While it references plenty of gift-giving, it’s easy to assume the song is about giving Christmas gifts. However, the 12 days in the song actually refer to the birth of Jesus Christ. The 12 days of Christmas, also known as the Twelvetide, refers to the festive Christian season that celebrates the Nativity of Jesus. In fact, the start of these days occurs on December 25 and extends until the evening of January 5th, the day before the Epiphany, known as Twelfth Night. Each day corresponds to a remembrance of different religious events or people. Christmas celebrants can celebrate well into the new year. Commemorating the 12 days of Christmas can include small festivities from December 25 to January 5. On Twelfth Night, historically known for parties, modern-day fanfare can mark the culmination of the Christmas season — with the last of gift-giving occurring on the Epiphany. Gifting, hosting friends and family, attending religious services, participating in charitable events, or opening one’s home to neighbors and those who can use some companionship are all ways to make the 12 days of Christmas more special.

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Much of the focus of Black Friday is on finding the best deals, but it can be interesting to take a breath and learn how this phenomenon developed and how it has evolved over the years. “Black Friday” The term “black Friday” was originally associated with gold prices and manipulation on the part of speculators Jay Gould and James Fisk. This scandal occurred in September 1869. Commodity prices plummeted 50 percent as a result, and the term “black Friday” was coined to refer to that drop. The phrase “black Friday” also became famous for all the wrong reasons in 1966. Philadelphia police used it to refer to the Friday traffic jams and crowding in downtown stores from tourists and shoppers who flooded into the city in advance of the Army-Navy football game held the Saturday after Thanksgiving each year. Bigger crowds and rowdiness contributed to long hours and stressful shifts for local police. Black Friday reinvented The retail industry started using the term “Black Friday” in the late 1980s. Spin doctors turned previously negative connotations into positive ones by associating the phrase with stores turning a profit and moving accounting ledgers from “red to black” thanks to big year-end sales. Retailers and consumers rallied around low-cost “doorbusters” and other discounted prices. Interestingly enough, according to the National Retail Federation, Black Friday really hasn’t been the most lucrative day for retailers over the years. In fact, greater profits and larger crowds are often seen on the last Saturday preceeding Christmas. Shopping weekend evolves While Black Friday may have been the catalyst, in recent years shoppers have made the entire weekend of Black Friday a lucrative one for retailers. Many stores now open on Thanksgiving and extend sales through the entire weekend. Small Business Saturday and Sunday promote patronizing mom-and-pop stores. Cyber Monday emerged when online shopping became a popular way to grab deals, and it marks the close of the opening weekend of the holiday shopping season. In 2017, Black Friday weekend attracted 174 million shoppers who spent an average of $335.47, according to the NRF.

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Gift exchanges trace their origins to both religious and secular traditions, each of which has helped shape the holidays into what they are today. Christmas People exchange gifts on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day all over the world. For Christians, Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe was a gift from the Creator. From a religious standpoint, gifting others around Christmastime can be traced back to the stories of the Three Kings (also referred to as the “Three Wise Men”) who visited Jesus after his birth. Frankincense, a fragrance involved in worship; gold; and myrrh, an incense associated with funerals, was presented. These gifts symbolized worship in Christ, that He would be the King of Kings, and that suffering and death would come to Him. Another giver of gifts is part of many Christmas celebrations. St. Nicholas, a fourth century saint, is a beloved figure across the globe who has a reputation for giving gifts in secret and helping the needy. The figure of “Santa Claus” is based on St. Nicholas, and the blending of the two has evolved as history has mixed with folklore and personal traditions.

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Keep safe during a season of holiday ‘spirits’

The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day are some of the most festive times of the year. Family and friends socialize and exchange gifts while many people take inventory of their good fortunes. Many things are enjoyed in abundance during the holiday season, and that unfortunately can include alcoholic beverages. A 2018 survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of the supplement company Morning Recovery revealed that, among 2,000 American respondents, the average person consumes twice as many alcoholic drinks over the holidays than any other time of year. That uptick in drinking likely has something to do with the holiday social scene. In normal, non-holiday weeks, Americans attend just one social event, but that number climbs to three when the holidays arrive. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, a division of the National Institutes of Health, warns that the holidays can be a time when some people are more likely to drink to excess in the name of merrymaking. Despite the known dangers of excessive consumption of alcohol, many people still overindulge. Perhaps some sobering statistics can be just what people need to avoid drinking too much this holiday season. SCRAM systems, which make alcohol monitoring software systems for the criminal justice market, offer these statistics. • Seventy percent of holiday drunk driving deaths are caused by drivers with a blood-alcohol level of 0.15 or higher. • In December 2017, 885 people were killed as a result of alcohol-impaired crashes. • A BAC between 0.08 and 0.14 causes noticeable impairment of coordination and driving skills. It is illegal to drive at this level in all 50 states. • One in eight drivers who consume alcohol say they’ve driven when they thought they were close to or over 0.08 BAC in the past year, according to AAA. • The NIAAA reports that 40 percent of traffic-related deaths during Christmas and New Year’s involve drunk drivers. Alcohol lowers people’s inhibitions and affects their judgment, potentially contributing to reckless decisions. Many people think that a cup of coffee is all that’s needed to sober up and get home safely. The NIH says even after someone stops drinking, alcohol in the stomach and intestines continues to enter the bloodstream, resulting in impaired judgment and coordination for hours after one has had his or her last drop. Impaired driving and other activities can make for unsafe conditions this holiday season. Celebrants should be aware of their alcohol intake and have responsible ways to get to and from social occasions.

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Apple Crisp Cookie Cups Ingredients • 1 1/4 cup brown sugar (divided) • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (divided) • 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened (plus 2 tbs. more to saute` apples) • 2 eggs • 1 tsp. vanilla • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour • 1 3/4 cup rolled oats • 1 tsp. baking powder • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon • 1/2 tsp. sea salt • 6 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped • 2 tsp. cornstarch • 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon • 1 Jar Caramel sauce, for serving

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Directions • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. • In a large mixing bowl, combine butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup brown sugar. Beat with hand mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and mix until evenly combined. Add flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon and salt and stir until just combined. • Spray 2 regular sized muffin tins with cooking spray. Using a medium ice cream scoop, scoop dough into muffin tins, press down with a spoon to create cups. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cookie cups are golden brown and set. (Don’t worry if the cookie cup centers rise!) • While the cookies are still warm, make the cups. Spray the bottom of a small shot glass with cooking spray and press the shot glass down into the center of each cookie to create cups. Let cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to wire cooling racks. • Meanwhile, melt about 2 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until beginning to brown. Add apples and sauté until beginning to soften. Add the remaining sugars, nutmeg, cinnamon and cornstarch and cook until soft and caramelized. • Spoon the apple filling into the cups. Drizzle with caramel and serve warm or at room temperature.

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Tips for baking better Christmas cookies that can help yield better, buttery bounties.

Cookies and other baked treats are everywhere come the holiday season. It’s not uncommon to give cookies as gifts or arrive at holiday gatherings with cakes and other decadent desserts. Cookies are a classic holiday treat, and some families even build entire traditions around baking Christmas cookies. Novice bakers making cookies for the first time may be a little overwhelmed when perusing recipes. Baking is a science, and sometimes it takes practice to get the results just right. However, there are some tips

Handle butter with care Butter can make or break a cookie recipe, as butter is often the glue that holds the cookie together. Therefore, it is key to follow the directions carefully regarding how to handle butter. Smithsonian.com says to leave butter at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes to properly soften it. This takes patience, but fiddling with butter too much can damage its delectable integrity. While purists may say butter is best, margarine may be acceptable if it has a high fat content; otherwise, cookies may spread out and flatten. When it comes time to cream the butter with sugar, be sure to do so thoroughly to incorporate air into the butter and remove the grainy texture of the sugar. Measure flour properly Measuring flour the right way can ensure cookies come out right. The Cooking Channel says to spoon the flour lightly into a dry measuring cup, then level it off with a knife. Do not dip the measuring cup into the flour or tap the knife against the cup. This will pack too much flour into the measuring cup and re-

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sult in dry, tough cookies. Slow down the eggs Add eggs one at a time to make sure each will emulsify properly with the fat in the butter. Adding eggs en masse may cause the emulsification to fail. Chill out Follow recipes that call for chilling cookie dough carefully. This process is important for making sliced and shaped cookies. By chilling, the dough becomes

more malleable for rolling and even slicing. Use a bottom rack Too much heat may compromise cookie integrity. The food experts at Delish say to try moving cookies onto a lower rack in the oven if they arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t retaining their shape when baked. Put an empty cookie sheet on the top rack. That will block the cookies from the most intense heat that rises to the top of the oven. Mastering cookies takes a little patience and some trial and error. Once bakers get their feet wet, Christmas-cookie-baking becomes even more special.

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Ingredients • 1 1/4 cup brown sugar (divided) • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (divided) • 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened (plus 2 tbs. more to saute` apples) • 2 eggs • 1 tsp. vanilla • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour • 1 3/4 cup rolled oats • 1 tsp. baking powder • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon • 1/2 tsp. sea salt • 6 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped • 2 tsp. cornstarch • 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon • 1 Jar Caramel sauce, for serving

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Pointers for pet owners traveling with pets in tow

Many individuals and families simply cannot part with their companion animals for long periods of time. As a result, it’s become much more common for pets to accompany their owners on vacations. A study by AAA and Best Western International found more than half of American pet owners take their cats and dogs with them when they travel. Pet owners traveling with their four-legged friends in tow can make the experience a fun and safe one by planning ahead. Be sure the pet is up-to-date with immunizations and bring documentation of those immunizations with you when traveling. Update any dated information on secure tags so pets can be returned promptly and safely should they become lost. Take frequent breaks on road trips to allow the pet to get some exercise and relieve itself. Some pets do not fly well and certain airlines no longer transport certain breeds in the cargo hold, so inquire with airlines before planning a getaway.

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How to make holiday wreaths the easy way There are many different ways to decorate homes and businesses for the holidays. Tall evergreen trees are among the most visible symbols of the holiday season. However, wreaths hung on doors, windows or fences also are ubiquitous this time of year. Wreaths adorn homes primarily during the holidays of Easter and Christmas. Wreaths have also been worn around the head or neck in ceremonial events around the globe for centuries. It is believed the first wreaths date back to ancient Greece and Rome. Members of the Greco-Roman society were known to hand-make ring-shaped items using fresh tree leaves, small fruits, flowers, and twigs. Oftentimes these headdresses symbolized a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s social status. Others suggest wreaths evolved to become a Christian symbol of immortality. Regardless of how wreaths are viewed, many people like to display wreaths for the holidays. Wreaths can be purchased premade, but making a wreath on your own can make the holidays even more fun. One of the easiest ways to make a wreath is to design it around a circular floral foam form. Gather supplies to make the wreath. For traditional wreaths, supplies will include sprigs of evergreen (real or artificial), ribbon, floral wire, bows, and artificial berries. Working around the foam form, arrange the boughs of evergreen, using the floral wire to wrap or pin into the foam itself. Keep the layers coming until you get the desired coverage. Embellish with a ribbon or place a bow. The blog A Piece of Rainbow says that creating a wreath jig is an easy way to make a wreath. Cut a dollar-store laundry basket bottom from the top ring to make a template, on which you can place wreath-making materials so they keep their circular form. Use floral wire or natural jute string to tie the materials together. Experiment with fresh evergreen, twigs, holly branches, or whatever materials you choose. Thick card stock also can serve as the wreath template. Attach artificial flowers or leaves, spray snow, ornaments, or other items to the card stock ring with a firm adhesive.

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Crackin' Foxy at Elks Lodge Completely Stranded at First Presbyterian Church Eddy and Kim Lawrence at First United Methodist Church Moody McCarthy at Saranac Lake Free Library Miss Tess & The Talkbacks at Saranac Village at Will Rogers 10pm to 10:45pm The Gibson Brothers at Harrietstown Town Hall The Brother Brothers at Pendragon Theatre Crackin' Foxy at Elks Lodge Moody McCarthy at Saranac Lake Free Library 11pm to 11:45pm The Gibson Brothers at Harrietstown Town Hall The Brother Brothers at Pendragon Theatre Midnight Ball drop and fireworks!

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019 5:00-6:30 pm - Skating Party in the 1932 Arena. Bring your skates, rentals are available. Special appearance by Santa! 6:00-9:00 pm - Ugly Sweater Party at The Cottage. Grab your ugliest sweater to win a prize! Offering samples of Bulleit Bourbon cocktails & Craft Winter Ales. 7:00-10:00 pm - Mingo performing live at The Cottage. 7:30-10:30 pm - Live at 77. Cedric Rogers playing live at Taste Bistro. 9:00 -12:00 pm - Soul Sky performing live at Delta Blue. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2019 8:30 am - Jingle Bell Run/Walk at the Village Beach Register online in advance. On-site registration starting at 7:00 am at the Village Beach. Benefit for Adirondack Health "Fit For Life"* $100 cash prize for best holiday-themed costume. We encourage you to bring an unwrapped toy to donate to deserving local families. Sponsored by Lake Placid Marathon 8:30-10:30 am - Breakfast with Santa at the Hotel North Woods* 11:00-11:30 am - Holiday Story Time at St. Eustace 11:30-3 pm - Wreath Decorating and Cookie Sale at St. Eustace 12:00-1:00 pm - Santa arrives on a Fire Truck at Mid's Park 12:00-5:00 pm - Local Beer Tasting at Great Adirondack Brewing Company 12:30-2:00 pm - Children's Holiday Crafts at High Peaks Resort Provided by the Lake Placid Center for the Arts 2:00-3:00 pm - Create Holiday Greeting Cards at the Lake Placid Public Library 2:00-5:00pm - Maker’s Market at the Alpine Mall featuring local artisan food & drink 2:30-4:00 pm - Soup, Chili & Chowder Tasting/Competition on Main Street 4:30 pm - High Peaks Resort Yule Log Hunt ~ a community tradition - Meet on the lawn of The Lake House. Light the log at Mid's Park immediately following the hunt. 5:00 pm - Mid's Park Holiday Celebration: Tree Lighting & Special Performance by Lake Placid School Chorus Sponsored by Lake Placid Family Dental & The Lake Placid Center for the Arts 5:00-8:00 pm - Double Axel performing live at Dancing Bears

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5:30-7:30 pm - Cookie Decorating and hot chocolate for kids, hot Glogg wine and snacks for adults on the second floor lobby of Hotel North Woods 7:30-10:30 pm - Live at 77. Cedric Rogers playing live at Taste Bistro. 9:00 -12:00 pm - Soul Sky performing live at Delta Blue. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2019 8:00-11:00 am - Candy House making at Generations, with purchase of breakfast 8:30-10:30 am - Breakfast with Santa at the Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa* Limited availability. Advance reservations are required. 8:30-10:30 am - Breakfast with Santa at Dancing Bears restaurant. 8:30 am-4:00 pm - Special Holiday Stroll offers at Whiteface Mountain Dress as Santa for the day for a free lift ticket. Bring a coat to donate and enjoy buy-one, get-one-free lift tickets for the day. 10:00 am-12:00 pm - Brunch with Santa at The Cotttage. Reservations not accepted. Guests can take pictures with Santa in the dining room. Coloring sheets for kids to enjoy. Santa will have candy canes & chocolates to give to children. Must have breakfast to see Santa. 11:00 am - Free matinee showing of "THE POLAR EXPRESS" at the Palace Theater with free popcorn and special gift for the first 150 kids. Doors open at 10:30 am. Sponsored by The Palace Theatre and Lake Placid Christmas Company 3:00 pm - High Peaks Ringers will host a Holiday Concert at the Adirondack Community Church 6:00 pm - Skating Club of Lake Placid Holiday Skating Show at the Olympic Arena. Adults $6, seniors and children $4, children under 3 free. Live bands will be playing at various restaurants throughout Lake Placid during Holiday Village Stroll. A complete schedule of bands will be available soon. Lake Placid has even more to do during Holiday Stroll and throughout the year. Visit LakePlacid.com to learn about all the activities taking place in the region. *Charges may apply; schedule subject to change

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Christmas PETS Holiday safety for pets

While people are ho-ho-ho-ing and hustling and bustling, pets may not be as enamored with the holiday season as their human counterparts. That’s because, amid the blur of activities that fill the season, there are potential sources of stress and dangers to pets. Approximately 1,300 people are treated each year in emergency rooms for injuries related to holiday lights. Another 6,200 are treated for injuries related to holiday decorations and Christmas trees. These injuries are occurring to people who know better. Just think about the pets that do not understand the dangers around them. Pet parents have to be responsible for their animals’ safety, too. KNOW WHAT’S TOXIC Everything from snow globes to tinsel can wreak havoc on pets’ delicate intestinal systems. Many holiday plants, like holly and poinsettia, contain oils that can be fatal to pets if consumed. Snow globes often contain antifreeze, which is well known as toxic to pets. Snow sprays and snow flock contain chemicals that can be irritants if inhaled or consumed. Tinsel and pine needles can cause choking and intestinal obstruction if consumed by smaller animals, like cats and rodents. DECORATING DANGERS Decorative glassware, trinkets and other breakables can prove hazardous to animals.

Inquisitive dogs and cats may break glass ornaments and be cut by shards of glass. It’s easy for lit candles to be knocked over and even Christmas trees to be pulled down by boisterous pets. Water kept in Christmas tree stands and other décor may harbor harmful microorganisms or chemicals that become dangerous if lapped up. Cords and lights may look like chew toys to rodents, dogs and cats, who can become electrocuted or strangled while investigating. GOODIE GLUTTONY Many pets have stolen a piece of people food from here or there or have been offered some table scraps. There are some items that can be dangerous during the holidays and year round. Beware of feeding pets fatty meats, gravies, poultry skin, poultry bones, chocolate, and alcohol. These items can cause illnesses from vomiting and diarrhea to highly serious pancreatitis and other toxic reactions. When eating, keep pets out of the dining area and maintain a close eye on scavengers who might leap for dishes at the edges of tables. Gifts, like food baskets and boxes of chocolates, should be kept out of reach of pets. Buy pet-safe treats this time of year to reward animals so they will not be inclined to steal snacks. The holidays can be a wonderful time of year to share with your pets, but safety should never be too far out of mind when preparing for the season.

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The history of Black Friday Black Friday marks the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season. Come Black Friday, shoppers strive to get the lowest prices on gifts for their loved ones. Much of the focus of Black Friday is on finding the best deals, but it can be interesting to take a breath and learn how this phenomenon developed and how it has evolved over the years. “Black Friday” The term “black Friday” was originally associated with gold prices and manipulation on the part of speculators Jay Gould and James Fisk. This scandal occurred in September 1869. Commodity prices plummeted 50 percent as a result, and the term “black Friday” was coined to refer to that drop. The phrase “black Friday” also became famous for all the wrong reasons in 1966. Philadelphia police used it to refer to the Friday traffic jams and crowding in downtown stores from tourists and shoppers who flooded into the city in advance of the Army-Navy football game held the Saturday after Thanksgiving each year. Bigger crowds and rowdiness contributed to long hours and stressful shifts for local police. Black Friday reinvented The retail industry started using the term “Black Friday” in the late 1980s. Spin doctors turned previously negative connotations into positive ones by associating the phrase with stores turning a profit and moving accounting ledgers from “red to black” thanks to big year-end sales. Retailers and consumers rallied around low-cost “doorbusters” and other

discounted prices. Interestingly enough, according to the National Retail Federation, Black Friday really hasn’t been the most lucrative day for retailers over the years. In fact, greater profits and larger crowds are often seen on the last Saturday preceeding Christmas. Shopping weekend evolves While Black Friday may have been the catalyst, in recent years shoppers have made the entire weekend of Black Friday a lucrative one for retailers. Many stores now open on Thanksgiving and extend sales through the entire weekend. Small Business Saturday and Sunday promote patronizing mom-and-pop stores. Cyber Monday emerged when online shopping became a popular way to grab deals, and it marks the close of the opening weekend of the holiday shopping season. In 2017, Black Friday weekend attracted 174 million shoppers who spent an average of $335.47, according to the NRF.

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Ingredients for Pork tenderloin • 2 (12-oz.) pork tenderloins, trimmed • 3 tablespoons olive oil • 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin • 1 teaspoon black pepper • 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice • 2 tablespoons honey • 1 teaspoon sea salt • 1 tablespoon butter, melted Directions Preheat oven to 425°. Sauté apples in 3 tbsp. melted butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat 5 minutes. Stir in zest, juice, sugar, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 40 minutes or until apples are tender. Brush pork with oil. Stir together cumin, next 2 ingredients,

and salt; rub over pork. Place pork in a roasting pan. Bake at 425° for 12 minutes. Whisk together honey and 1 tbsp. melted butter; brush half of mixture over pork, and bake 2 minutes. Turn pork, and brush with remaining honey mixture. Bake 3 more minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 145°. Let stand 5 minutes. Mash apple mixture to desired consistency, and serve with pork.

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Keep safety in mind when decorating for the holidays Decorations help make the holiday season a magical time of year. Stores are awash in color and twinkling lights, and similar imagery is on display in private homes. Designing holiday displays can be a great way for families to spend time together and kick off the celebration. In fact, according to Electrical Safety Foundation International, around 90 percent of Americans decorate their homes for the holidays. When trimming the tree and decorating this holiday season, families must keep safety in mind. A little planning and some precautionary measures can ensure displays are enjoyed all season long. Travelers Insurance offers the following holiday decorating safety tips. • Do not overload outlets. Plan displays according to the number and location of available outlets. • Never exceed the maximum number of light strands that can be attached together. • Use lights and products that have been tested for safety. Certification marks like UL, ETL and CSA are from nationally recognized laboratories. • LED lights should be used whenever possible. Such lights consume less energy and run cooler than other bulbs.

• The ESFI says candles start almost 50 percent of all decoration fires. Minimize the risk by using candles only when they can be monitored. Artificial candles can be used in place of real candles. • Check for freshness in live trees. A fresh tree will last longer and is less of a fire hazard than an old tree. • Place Christmas trees at least three feet away from all heat sources, including fireplaces and heaters. • Use decorations that are non-combustible or made from flame-resistant materials. • Pay attention to the age recommendations of decorations to see if they can be used in homes with young children. Some items, however common, are choking or strangulation hazards.

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