Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Santa Claus waves to people as he passes on the way to the lighting ceremony for Christmas in the City last year. Herald file photos
Christmas in the City Kick-Off 5:30-7:30 p.m., Nov. 23, Downtown Austin
Kick-off activities
Meet at First Avenue and Main Street at 5:30 p.m. and walk with Santa Claus, the Austinaires and other holiday characters to the stage to light the downtown Christmas displays. • Photos with Santa: Town Center Building. Free candy cane treats for the kids. •Live entertainment: Includes the Austinaires, Taylor Bliese and emcee Paul Pruitt. There will also be free Captain Kirby Train rides, horse-drawn wagon rides and magic by Jim Jayes. See Merry Elf and other characters strolling downtown. •Musical Entertainment in the Town Center: Here the magical sound of the Ecumenical Bells Ensemble and more. •Austin Fire Department: Come and see a fire engine on Main Street. •Free face painting: The Matchbox Children’s Theatre will be located in the lower level of the ArtWorks Center, 5-7 p.m.. A snowman waves to the crowd during the Christmas in the •Jane Taylor Academy of Dance Christmas Show: City kickoff. 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Paramount Theatre. The troupe will be presenting scenes from the Nutcracker and other •Lou’s Forever Framing: Photo ops with life-size elf holiday dances. Free will donation at the door. cutouts, plus ping pong ball game for children 2-13. •Piggy Blues BBQ: Free samples of holiday gelato flaIn-store activities vors. Register for gift card drawing. •Austin ArtWorks Center: Members gallery show •Real Deals: Visit the store for candy canes and receive opening, 5-7 p.m. Free. Real Deals Cash to use on Saturday, Nov. 24. •B&J Bar: Stop in for Christmas treats. •Rydjor Bike Shop: Stop in for cookie decorating and •Bendixen Jewelry: Warm up with hot apple cider and free ornament. Christmas treats. •Salvation Army Kettle Kick-off: On Track Building. •Bridget’s Dance Conservatory: Enjoy a craft, cookCreate and decorate Red Kettles that the community will ies, hot chocolate and learn a dance with the Sugar Plum vote on by making donations in their favorite kettle. Also Fairy. enjoy free hot chocolate. •Coffee House on Main: Check out the flavors of the •Sew Chic Alterations: Stop in for treats. day. •Spam Museum: Write a letter to Santa. Enjoy a treat. •George’s Pizza: Kids receive a glow-in-the-dark neck•Sweet Reads: Meet the Polar Express Conductor and lace. make a “Polar Express” book mark craft. •Hastings Shoes: Stop in for holiday treats. Receive 20 •The Bakery Lounge: Keep warm with hot chocolate or percent off all in-stock purchases. cider with games for kids. •Home Country Connections Electronics: Stop by for •The Style Lounge: Stop in for the gift card sale, enter cookies and cider. Ten percent off indoor/outdoor holiday to win prizes, have a flash photo session by Not Your Malights, gaming controllers, satellite dish hoodies. ma’s Photography. •InnoVision Eyecare: Warm-up with cider, coffee and •Twice is Nice: Join us for our 16th Christmas in the City cookies. where the store is transformed into Christ Wonderland. •Life Safety 4-U and Poet’s Heart: Town Center lobby, Twenty percent off all home decor and gifts Nov. 23 and 24. kids receive faith-related Christmas stickers and register •Zone Organization: On Track Building. Enjoy Christfor drawings. mas ornament decorating and treats.
Holiday Events
Saturday, Nov. 24 • Post Black Friday Stress Reliever, at the Austin Eagles Club. Spend the afternoon playing Bingo or Horse Racing and enjoy a cocktail. Stay to listen to “Milo Savage” from 7:30-11:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 1 • Merry Tuba Christmas Concert, 11 a.m. at the Historic Paramount Theatre. Free annual holiday concert featuring tubas, sousaphones, euphoniums and basses for a fun, festive event for everyone. Audience participation and holiday attire encouraged. Sunday, Dec. 2 • Rhythmic Circus: Holiday Shuffle, 2 p.m. at the Historic Paramount Theatre, Four hoofers and their swingin’ eight piece band invite you to experience this rapid-fire tap to upbeat holiday classics. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 day of the show. Wednesday, Dec. 5 • Movie Night at the Paramount – “Muppet Christmas Carol,” 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Paramount Theatre. Tickets arte $5 per person. Rated G. Friday, Dec. 7 • “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” 7 p.m. at the Historic Paramount Theatre. A Matchbox Children’s Theatre production. Bring the whole family to this delightful holiday musical. Tickets are $10 for adults, $6 for youth 14 and under, and free for ages 2 and under. Saturday, Dec. 8 • “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” 7 p.m. at the Historic Paramount Theatre. A Matchbox Children’s Theatre production. Bring the whole family to this delightful holiday musical. Tickets are $10 for adults, $6 for youth 14 and under, and free for ages 2 and under.
Sunday, Dec. 9 • “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” 2 p.m. at the Historic Paramount Theatre. A Matchbox Children’s Theatre production. Bring the whole family to this delightful holiday musical. Tickets are $10 for adults, $6 for youth 14 and under, and free for ages 2 and under. Wednesday, Dec. 12 • Movie Night at the Paramount – “Elf,” 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Paramount Theatre. Tickets arte $5 per person. Rated PG. • Faith Church Free Family Christmas Party, 6-7 p.m. at Faith Church. Play together, learn together, grow together. Come celebrate Jesus’ birth as a family with fun for everyone. Saturday, Dec. 15 • Christmas Family Fun Night at the YMCA, 6-8 p.m. at the Austin YMCA. Enjoy holiday crafts, cookie decorating, bounce house, photos with Santa and more. Free to members, $20 for non-member families. Sunday, Dec. 16 • “The Nutcracker Ballet,” 6 p.m. at Knowlton Auditorium, Austin High School. Join Bridget’s Dance Conservatory for this holiday favorite and journey to the Land of the Sweets with the Sugar Plum Fairy. Tickets are $10 per person. Wednesday, Dec. 19 • Movie Night at the Paramount – “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Paramount Theatre. Tickets arte $5 per person. Rated PG-13. Sunday, Dec. 23 • Eagles Annual Free Christmas Dinner, 1-4 p.m. at the Austin Eagles Club. Come enjoy a traditional ham and turkey Christmas dinner. Santa will be there with a gift for every child.
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Christmas in the NW
Festival of the Nativities Westminster Presbyterian Church will once again be hosting the Festival of the Nativities from 4-8 p.m. on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, at the church. Admission is free and open to families. The festival includes light displays of Nativities, vocal and instrumental Christmas music, children’s activities and refreshments. This is a non-denominational, intergenerational event. — Austin Daily Herald
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With some help from his mother, Megan Josephson, two-year-old Keegan Josephson lifts his seed-covered bird feeder at Dolan’s during Christmas in the Northwest Tuesday night. Herald file photo •Applebee’s: Bring the kids in and take pictures with Santa. Drawing for gift certificate. •Arby’s: Stop in for a treat and register for a prize drawing. •Asa Auto Plaza of Austin: Kids can make a snowman picture frame, while the whole family enjoys hot apple cider. •Austin Holiday Inn: Come in for hot apple cider, make reindeer food and write a letter to Santa. •Culvers: Stop in to see Santa and his elf. Kids will have fun at the coloring station. Enjoy hot chocolate and candy.
4-7 p.m., Nov. 27, 18th Avenue and the surrounding area •Games People Play: Free homemade donuts, face painting and exclusive sales throughout the store. •Hardee’s: Stop in for hot chocolate and cookies. Register for a prize drawing. •Hy-Vee: Come for cookie decorating in the Hy-Vee Kitchen. •Perkins Restaurant: Kids eat free (one child per
adult) and kids can register for gift card drawings. •Pizza Hut: Purchase $15 in-store and receive a free appetizer (includes cheesesticks, breadsticks, cookies, brownies or cinnabon bites). Crafts, kids coloring contest-where the winners will receive a free personal pan pizza. •Pizza Ranch: Children
10 and under eat free with purchase of adult buffet (1 child per adult). Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. •Shopko: Enjoy apple cider, juice, cookies, while watching a Christmas cartoon and making a magic color scratch ornament. •Stadheim Jewelers: Join us for children’s bracelet making. Enjoy coffee, cider and cookies. Register for a Pandora Bracelet. All in-stock merchandise 20 percent off. •Super Fresh Produce and Bakery: Make apple crisp with local grown Haralson apples, Hope Butter and brown sugar topping.
3 easy ways to illuminate your home for the holidays State Point Media
‘Tis the season of friends, family and entertaining! If you’re planning on hosting guests — whether for an entire week of family fun or a one-night celebration — now’s the time to get your home in the holiday spirit. Here are three easy tips to try: •Update Entryways and Foyers. Your entryway is your opportunity to make an exceptional first impression and set the tone for the rest of the interior. Add drama to your foyer with a grouping of striking, oversized pendant lights in lieu of a traditional chandelier. •Pay Attention to Shared Spaces. Popular spaces where friends and family are likely to gather most during the holidays include great rooms, living rooms and dining areas. A large statement chandelier in a common living space creates a focal point and also ensures there is enough illumination for card games, movies and coffee and cocoa by the fireside. •Illuminate Walkways
to Enhance Curb Appeal. Simple outdoor lighting techniques can improve a home’s appearance and also offer functional features during the holidays and beyond. Added illumination will improve safety and enhance security, while bringing a new bold look
to the front of your home. To create instant curb appeal, hang a large lantern on either side of your front door, or install a post lantern at the front of your walkway. For more design inspiration and to view on-trend lighting collections, visit progresslighting.com.
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Christmas in the SW •Apollo Liquor: Come in and enjoy wine tasting and a meat tray for the big kids. •Apollo Superette: Stop in for cookies and hot cider. •Berg’s Nursery Petting Zoo: Come at 5 p.m. to visit our furry friends. Enjoy hot cider and cookies. Storewide specials. •Bursch Travel: Stop in for some fresh popcorn and an activity for the kids. •Cornerstone Church: Come jump in our inflatables, take pictures in our family fun photo booth, make Christmas crafts, meet hockey players and enjoy cookies, coffee and hot cocoa. •D&G Ace Hardware: Stop in and check out the new Hallmark section for all your Christmas ornament needs. •Faith Church: Living Nativity. Come and explore
4-7 p.m., Nov. 29, Sterling Shopping Center and surrounding area
what Christmas is all about. Pet the live animals outside before entering the stable to witness a living nativity. Enjoy warm beverages and family fun activities. •Family Video: Stop in and make an ornament. •H&R Block: Join us for Christmas music, bean bag toss and other fun activities. •Japan Panda: Stop by for some free crab Rangoon. •McDonald’s: Join us for a Happy Meal decorating contest. Winner to receive free Happy Meals for a year. Enjoy some McCafe hot
chocolate samples. •Re/Max Results: Stop in for cookies. Kids enter the ugly Christmas shirt contest. Prizes awarded for first, second and third place. •Sterling Drug Main Street: Free picture with Santa from 4-7 p.m. All children will receive a free gift from Santa. •Sterling State Bank: Horse-drawn wagon rides in the parking lot. Come in and enjoy cookies, warm or cold cider and listen to the Austin Big Band from 5:456:45 p.m.
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•Wellness 1st Chiropractic Clinic: Kids come in to make Christmas cards and enjoy some cookies. Adults come relax with a chair massage and enter a drawing to win a massage.
Two-year-old Evalyn Jenson gets her picture taken with Santa Claus at Sterling Drug in 2016 during Christmas in the Southwest. Herald file photo
Great holiday gifts for kids that help them learn and grow State Point Media
It’s time to think about stuffing stockings and fulfilling wish lists. But if you want your holiday gifts for kids to deliver fun long after the holidays, you may want to consider gifts that will help them learn and grow. Here are some great gift ideas to enrich kids’ lives in a number of ways.
Boost Creativity
Art can inspire creativity, improve fine motor skills and even boost IQ. For beginners, art or crafting kits containing all the supplies they will need to create their own projects may be a great place to start. Thinking bigger? Consider helping your gift recipient create an artist’s studio. A craft or art table, an easel and a project caddy make a great combination gift for kids.
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Encourage Movement
Habits formed in childhood can set the precedent for a lifetime. View gift-giving as an opportunity to encourage kids to engage in healthy hobbies. Whether it’s a baseball glove and bat or a set of skates and protective gear,
you can encourage kids to get active in a way that’s fun, by outfitting them with all the equipment they need to play their favorite sports. This holiday season, make sure your gifts for kids go further to enrich, engage and educate.
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Christmas in the East 4-7 p.m., Dec. 4, Jim’s MarketPlace and surrounding area
•Eagles Club No. 703: Come make a craft and see Santa. Enjoy hot chocolate and cider. •Emerge Fitness: Come play reindeer games. •Hoot & Ole’s Tavern: Try to win a prize at the ball toss game, enjoy peanuts and popcorn. •Huffman Flooring Design Center: Check out the Christmas theme photo booth and enjoy snacks. •Jim’s MarketPlace Foods: Warm up with hot chocolate, cider and cookies. •Star Liquor: Enjoy homemade cookies and
hot chocolate with or without spirits. •Jay C. Hormel Nature Center: Take your photo with Santa by the fireplace. Make a birdseed pine cone ornament, paint holiday nature rocks, enjoy cookies and hot chocolate. •CCI Granite: Enjoy Christmas coloring games and cookies. •Hardy Geranium: Stop in to see Santa, make a craft, enjoy cookies, cider and s’mores over an open fire. Register for drawing. •Kwik Trip: Stop in for cookies and hot chocolate.
The Eagles were busy last year as families took in festivities of Christmas in the East including the making of Christmas ornamates. Herald file photo
Book ideas for everyone on your list State Point Media
No matter who you’re shopping for this holiday season, books can make great gifts. Here are five engaging volumes to consider. • “Writers: Their Lives and Works” features more than 100 biographies of the world’s greatest writers, from Shakespeare to Toni Morrison. Biographical entries trace the friendships, loves and rivalries that influenced each writer, while placing their works into historical context. Illustrated with portraits, photographs and paintings of writers’ homes, studies and personal artifacts, along with pages from original manuscripts, first editions and correspondence, this book introduces the key themes and literary techniques of its subjects, revealing the imaginations and personalities behind some of the world’s greatest novels, short stories, poems, and plays. • From its origins at court and the first national ballet companies, to the contemporary scene and the extraordinary venues that
stage productions, “Ballet: The Definitive Illustrated Story” provides an invaluable overview of the history of ballet. Readers can discover more than 70 of the most famous ballet dances, learn the stories behind renowned companies, explore the lives and achievements of dancers across centuries, and meet composers and choreographers. Filled with rarely seen photographs, this book is well-suited for ballet enthusiasts. • “Flora: Inside the Secret World of Plants” invites you to explore the plant kingdom from the ground up, and from root to leaf tip. This elegant introduction to botany from DK is packed with photos and illustrations explaining the mechanics of photosynthesis, why leaves change color, how cacti store water, and how seeds know when to grow. Filled with fascinating stories of how plant roots and leaves communicate with their neighbors and how flowers use color and scent to interact with the creatures around them, this is an introduction to the mysterious
inner workings of the plant world. • For children who can’t get enough wildlife, consider “An Anthology of Intriguing Animals,” a compendium of the facts, stories and myths behind more than 200 of their favorite animals. Whether it’s how the koala got its name or which animal the ancient Egyptians thought rolled the sun across the sky, readers can learn fun facts while poring over photographs, including detailed closeups. • “Robot,” a book for kids, covers artificial intelligence (AI) throughout history, including automata created by Leonardo Da Vinci all the way through to modern-day androids. Discover cutting edge robotics, where science, technology, mechanical engineering and computing meet. Bright graphics and photography help readers learn how robots work, how they are made, and how they help and hinder modern society. This holiday season, stock the shelves of those you adore with fascinating books on topics they love.
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Christmas in the County 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 7-8, Mower County Historical Society
• Christmas in the County Pre-sale Bake Sale, 3-6 p.m., at the Mower County Historical Society. Get your cookies and other holiday goodies. • Christmas in the County, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Mower County Historical Society. Enjoy and “old-fashioned” Christmas with wagon rides, holiday crafts, silent auction, food stand, and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Edna Hill helps five-year-old Eben Pepper create a peanut butter decoration for squirrels during a past Christmas in the County at the Mower County Historical Society. Herald file photo
3 ways to give back this holiday season State Point Media
Want to give back this holiday season? There are many ways to get into the charitable spirit. And if you need some inspiration for how to go about benefitting those in your local and global community, consider the following ideas.
Serve a Holiday Meal
Food is one of the most fundamental ways to show you care, and, delicious food and the holidays go handin-hand. Consider serving a warm holiday meal to someone who needs it. There are many ways to do this, such as preparing a meal at home and delivering it to a sick or elderly neighbor, inviting a colleague or friend who doesn’t have family in the area to your home for a holiday meal, or volunteering in a food pantry to serve a meal to other members of your community. If these efforts are not possible, look for a canned food drive near you and pick up some extra groceries to donate when shopping.
Give Access to Safe Water
Give a gift to a loved one this season that’s not only thoughtful for him or her, but also benefits the com-
munity at large. One great way to do that is through the gift of water. Due to microplastics and other common water contaminants, safe drinking water is not necessarily a given these days. However, you can provide someone you love with at-home and on-the-go access to safe drinking water with a LifeStraw water filtration product. Helping to reduce plastic waste by providing an alternative to single-use bottles, you’ll be making a global difference. What’s more, for every LifeStraw product purchased, including LifeStraw Go 2-Stage Special Edition, LifeStraw Universal and LifeStraw Play, one child in a community in need receives safe drinking water for an entire school year. LifeStraw provided its one millionth child with safe drinking water in Kenya in 2018. And new special edition bottles benefit the Conservation Alliance, a public lands conservation
organization, and LifeStraw’s Safe Water Fund, which supports natural disaster victims by providing them with safe drinking water.
Give Life
Did you know that the simple act of donating blood can save a life? Indeed, one pint of blood is all that’s needed to save three lives, according to America’s Blood Centers. Make an appointment at a local blood bank. It takes just about 10 minutes, and afterwards you can feel good about the potential difference you’ve made. Another way you can be a life saver is by ensuring you are a registered organ donor. Use the holiday season as an opportunity to add your name to the National Donate Life Registry. Before stringing lights or adding tinsel to the tree, you can truly get into the holiday spirit by finding meaningful ways to give back.
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How to create a holiday atmosphere at home By State Point Media
Creating festive cheer at home for the holidays is easy and fun. Here are some great ways to transform your space into a winter wonderland. • Get cozy: During the chilly holiday season, decorate with comfor t in mind. Light the fireplace. Add throw pillows to sofas. Tur n off overhead lamps and use soft lighting instead. Consider how texture and war mth can contribute to your holiday decorating scheme. • Screen festive flicks: From “It’s a Wonderful Life to “Home Alone,” keep your favorite holiday films playing all the time to create a festive holiday atmosphere, or host a special movie night and select a few classics. With the right projector, you can turn any room of the house into a home theater experience. Select a portable projector for the holiday season that will sense ambient light in the room and automatically adjust the projection accordingly, so you won’t need to blow out candles
a sing-a-long of all your favorite seasonal tunes in any room of the house. Its 88-key Tri-Sensor Scaled Hammer Action keyboard simulates ebony and ivory-textured keys and its speaker system opens to the front but is also ported to the back, to deliver a big projected sound to all your holiday celebrants. • Add some flora: Holly, poinsettias, mistletoe — decking the halls with traditional holiday plants adds color and vitality to
side tables, mantels, dining areas and staircases and more. Those with pets and small children should take heed, as certain plant species are toxic — so avoid these plants or be sure they are displayed well out of reach of curious children and animals. Preparing your home for the holiday season takes a little thought and energy, but the end result is a cheerful and warm atmosphere to make memories while spending time with loved ones.
Photo provided or unplug holiday lights. Those from Casio’s SLIM Series are lightweight and portable, combining a laser and LED light source to create a high-brightness mercury-free projector that uses half the amount of power per unit than its traditional lamp-based counterparts. • F i r e u p t h e ove n : There’s no better time of year to roll up your sleeves
and knead out some dough. One of the best ways to create a holiday atmosphere is with scent, and the aroma of baking cookies, cakes and other holiday desserts will do the trick. If you’re worried about having all those extra sweet treats around the house just before kicking off your New Year’s resolutions, consider volunteering to bring dessert to potluck and par-
ties you attend this season or donating the product of your labors to a holiday bake sale raising money for a charitable cause. • Make music: Get the holiday cheer going in your home by making music. Now you can get the sound of a 9-foot concert grand piano with the Privia PX-160, a portable digital piano, making it easy to gather round for
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Great holiday gift ideas for music lovers State Point Media
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Keeping your health on track during the indulgent holiday season A couple simple steps can keep you on track State Point Media
The holiday season can be an indulgent one, full of cookies, candies, heavy meals and eggnog. While no one wants to rein in the fun during the merriest time of year, there are simple ways to keep your health on track during this indulgent holiday season. • Stick to Routines. To the best of your ability during this hectic time of year, attempt to stick to routines that promote wellness. Set a bedtime and honor it. Hit the gym. Meditate. Do whatever it is that keeps you grounded and feeling your best. • Drink Up. Many people associate dehydration with the warmer months. But in winter weather it can be especially easy to forget to stay well-hydrated, especially when you’re indulging in alcoholic beverages at all those holiday parties. Remember, water doesn’t need to be the only source of hydration you think about this season. Soups and purees made from hearty winter vegetables,
as well as citrus fruits do the trick, too, and their nutritional properties can help keep you healthy in winter.
to all your favorite holiday recipes, including glazes and sauces for meat and poultry, cocktail recipes, and of course baked treats.
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Why I love Austin: Bringing Austin some elven magic By Merry Elf Elfson
The No. 1 most important message from Santa and Merry Elf Elfson is no matter where you are, Santa will find you. If you’re at grandma and grandpa’s or take a vacation or maybe you are sick in the hospital, Santa can find you no matter where you are. Always remember that. Santa loves to send me to this part of the world because he knows how many friends I have here that I love to see. I like spreading Christmas cheer and a little elf magic as well. It’s especially fun to go to the Ronald McDonald House next door in Rochester, Minnesota. I will get to have my favorite elf party and play elf games. I like to
see the children’s smiling faces as I show off a little of my elf magic. Some people have never seen a skiing elf before. When Santa comes down to Austin’s Christmas in the City, I love to ski alongside him, but if there’s not enough snow I put on my elf skies on wheels so I can ski just about anywhere I want. Snow or no snow, I’m ready to go. Up at the North Pole Santa lets me help test some of my favorite toys, like skiis, snowboards and the new fun one — new snowboard splitboards are especially fun. He never lets any of the elves test or play with fun toys without their helmet. Santa is always promoting helmet safety and overall safety. Santa counts on all
his elves for help spreading the word for him. When I go to Austin’s schools I like to remind them to help around the house with the busy times and always say please and thank you. Everyone has a little elf magic in them if they just take the time to find it. Santa and Mrs. Clause and I have been gearing up for our adventures this year and all the fun activities surrounding Austin’s Christmas in the City on Nov. 23. I hope to see you all there. Don’t forget to get the winter coat out along with your hat, scarf, mittens and your winter boots. I can’t wait to see everybody in Austin. I can’t wait, I am so excited to come down with Santa. I missed you all.
We have been busy making all the toys and the reindeer have been working out very hard, pulling the sleigh and practicing for the big night on Christmas Eve. This is a very, very busy time of year for everyone at the North Pole. So exciting. I, Mer ry Elf Elfson, the elves, Santa and Mrs. Clause, Rudolph and all the reindeer wants to wish you a very Merry Christmas. We’re looking forward to seeing you soon. Love from the North Pole. Remember to be good so you can be on the good list and always remember there’s a little elf magic in all of us if you just take the time to find it.
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Find the above story and much more in the latest edition of Austin Living magazine. Thank you for letting us be a part of another great year with you and we hope for another successful year in 2019.
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