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From junk comes steampunk jewelry

By MICHAEL MAZUR Special Sections Writer JASPER — We never know where and when inspiration will hit us.

As Dawn Conard was shopping, she was drawn to a display of interesting key chains, liking them even more as she closely examined them. It was the thought that occurred to her after her purchase that initiated her venture into jewelry making.

“I can do this,” she said to herself, though she had no previous interest in crafting despite watching her mother create wreaths and other items as she was growing up. Whether she knew it or not, that little muse was always with her, waiting for the opportune time to strike.

In 2012, she set up Designs by Dawn, carving out a niche in a guest bedroom with hundreds of old watch parts, skeleton keys, regular door keys, hairpins, chains, bobby pins, rhinestones and colorful buttons splayed across a small table. From that conglomeration of old metal and parts, she fashioned necklaces, rings, bracelets, pins and earrings.

She set up a stand at the Jasper Farmers Market on a slow, rainy Saturday morning and her internal excitement made it an exciting day. Selling only five necklaces would probably discourage others, but Conard was “thrilled that other people liked them enough to buy them,” she said.

Gleaning ideas from Pinterest, a photo-sharing website of creativity, she was drawn to vintage designs, especially steampunk.

Steampunk is a subgenre of science-fiction and fantasy driven by 19th-century industrial machinery mixing technology and aesthetic design. Scouring flea markets, she brings home old broken watches, broken costume jewelry and other metal parts. She dissects the old watches, removing the gears and pins.

Staring almost trancelike at the gears, watch stems, blank watch cases and old keys, her imagination is creating designs in her mind before she places the parts in various patterns and permanently adheres the parts together.

Sometimes the creation just happens and other times she lays out the design and lets it sit for a week, rethinking the arrangement, trying different configurations before deciding on a final look (she usually reverts to the original design). The design that took her the longest was an owl she created from an old watch case and gears. “It is my favorite,”

bracelet made of old buttons.

“Although many pieces look similar, each piece is individual.” she said. “They really are one of a kind.”

This is a hobby. Conard works full-time for an area dentist, so time to work on her jewelry is limited to about four hours a week.

But the week before any given show, she spends many hours boxing up her jewelry, tablecloths and paraphernalia in vintage luggage stacked all over the house before packing the car and setting up her booth at the event.

When she first started, she thought her customers would be mostly young girls She’s been surprised at the age range of customers, from “8 to 80” she said. Many of the older ladies are drawn to the vintage-looking pieces because of nostalgia. Some remember certain types of watches or jewelry. Some older men are fascinated by the mechanicallooking items with all the gears laying across the table.

“They will pick up an item, turn it over and turn it back looking closely at it,” she said.

Also, young men spend a great deal of time at the table, picking up different pieces as they try to decide on a gift for their girlfriend.

In keeping with the theme of her steampunk and old-fangled

Dawn Conard of Jasper creates vintage, steampunk jewelry from old watch parts, skeleton keys, hairpins and buttons. she said. Other creations include a bracelet with vintage ladies small

watch cases with original watch faces dangling from a chain and a

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Those tags initiate conversation with some customers asking who the lady is. When she tells them it is her grandmother, they are pleasantly surprised.

From the five items she sold at her first venture, her sales have increased into the hundreds. For any given show, she tries to have more than a hundred items, including 50 to 60 necklaces, 80 pairs of pierced earrings and 15 to 20 rings. Cost ranges from $1 to $50.

She now sells at 10 to 12 art and craft shows per year, including the Four Rivers in Bretzville, Christkindlmarkt in Ferdinand, Jingle Mingle in Evansville, at Castle High School in Newburgh, at North Daviess High School near Elnora and in Illinois. She also still sells at the Jasper Farmers Market.

No matter what it is, a muse might one day whisper to you that you can do that. You may answer back, yes I can — and actually do it.

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Santa’s name changes as he travels globe

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lar thanks to New York writer Washington Irving’s depiction in “Diedrich Knickerbocker’s History of New York,” which explained how St. Nicholas came to the New World “equipped with a low, broad-brimmed hat, a huge pair of Flemish trunk hose and a pipe that reached to the end of the bowsprit.”

Fast forward to 1822 when Dr. Clement Moore wrote a Christmas poem for his children, called “A Visit From St. Nicholas.” The poem detailed Santa’s sleigh, eight reindeer and the iconic red furry suit.

Cartoonist Thomas Nast drew his version of Santa based on his reading of Moore’s poem, combined with his love for the German version of Santa, known as Pelznickel — “Furry Nicholas.”

Those drawings were published in Harper’s Weekly in 1862 and the modern Santa we now know emerged.

He’s merry. He knows if you’ve been good or bad. And he’s a great gift-giver. So who is this jolly fellow? Santa, you say? That’s correct — for many people, anyway.

Still, the guy we know as Santa Claus is known by lots of other names around the globe.

“There are many names for Santa Claus because he comes in different forms,” says Santa expert Dr. Frank Riga, professor emeritus of English at Canisius College, noting Santa is a gift-giver in each country.

“The most popular is Santa Claus because he is the Americanized version,” he says. “Santa Claus is worldwide. China even has a series of different Santa Clauses.”

Saint Nicholas The story starts with an actual saint.

According to the St. Nicholas Center, St. Nicholas, a Christian bishop from Myra (a town in present-day Turkey), dedicated his life to helping the sick and needy, as well as children. The anniversary of his death, Dec. 6, became a day of celebration. Many countries still celebrate St. Nicholas on that day.

Over time, the Dutch name for Saint Nicholas, “San Nicolaas,” was mispronounced as “Sinter Klaas.” Soon the name became Santa Claus.

As St. Nicholas Center explains, Santa and Saint Nicholas can be partners, with St. Nicholas helping people understand who Santa is. “St. Nicholas comes in early December; Santa comes later,” they say. “There is no need to deny one or the other.”

Other names German children know Santa as Kriss Kringle, Father Christmas and Christmas Man. In the country of Georgia, Santa is Grandfather Frost; in Lithuania, he’s Old Man Christmas; in France, he’s Pere Noel; and in Russia, he’s called Babushka.

In Austria, while Saint Nicholas takes care of the good kids on Christmas, naughty kids in that

country can expect punishment from Krampus, a demonic goatlike beast.

La Befana In Italy, there’s a Santa figure known as Babbo Natale, or “Father Christmas.” But the giver of gifts is La Befana, “an old and ugly creature whose legendary existence is commemorated and re-enacted each year throughout Italy in a wide variety of parades, ceremonies and especially in giving gifts to children,” says Dr. Riga.

La Befana gives those gifts on the Epiphany or Twelfth Night, which is the Feast of the Three Kings. “Like Santa Claus, she knows which children have been naughty or nice, and while good children receive sweets and toys, the wayward find only cinders and ashes,” says Dr. Riga.

Three Kings In Latin countries, the main gift giving is celebrated with the Epiphany (Jan. 6) and the Three Kings deliver the gifts,” says Dr. Riga. “Some Latin countries, however, have also adopted Santa Claus.”

In those countries, the Latin Santa is called Papa Noel.

No matter what name you call Santa, make sure you’ve been a good boy or girl. You don’t want to end up on the naughty list.

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Saint Nicholas was a real person who was devoted to helping children and the needy. In vintage postcards from Europe, he’s depicted as a gift-giver.

Ho-ho-ho The Santa most of us recognize is the American version, complete

with a big belly, white beard, a jolly laugh and that red suit.

The Santa story became popu-

How to have eco-friendly Christmas

By JULIA PRICE Creators.com Christmas is a magical time of year. Unfortunately, this beautiful holiday can take quite a toll on our environment. Luckily there are many eco-friendly alternatives to help reduce waste, from the wrapping paper to the tree itself.

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cozy, but the lighting can use up a ton of energy and burn out quickly. Light-emitting diodes are now available in nearly every marketplace. They’re an energyefficient alternative to traditional light bulbs, which can use up to 95 percent more energy than LEDs. LEDs are often cheaper and more durable and last much longer than traditional lights. You can also use

LED lighting for your interior decorations as well as the actual lighting of your tree.

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Versatile cranberry adds flavor to table

By KRISTEN CASTILLO Creators.com Many foods, such as eggnog and fruitcake, are associated with the fall and winter holidays, but few are as versatile as cranberries. The robust berry is one of only three fruits native to North America (in addition to blueberry and Concord grape).

Bright red and rich in antioxidants, cranberries are good for your health and great to taste.

They’re linked to promoting immune health and protecting against urinary tract infections and are beneficial for digestion.

From appetizers and drinks to snacks, sides and desserts, cranberries will brighten up any holiday meal.

large bowl. Stir well to combine.

To make the crisp, place the filling in the baking pan, making sure that the cranberries are evenly distributed. Sprinkle the topping over the crisp uniformly.

Bake in the preheated oven until the crisp is bubbly and the topping is browned, about 30 minutes.

The apples and pears should be fork tender and not mushy.

Remove from the oven, and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Per serving: 170 calories, 7 grams total fat, 2 grams saturated fat, 0 milligrams cholesterol, 3 grams protein, 26 grams carbohydrates, 4 grams dietary fiber and 57 milligrams sodium.

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Apple, Pear And Fresh Cranberry Crisp This recipe is vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free.

Servings: 8 Requires an 8-inch square baking pan.

For the topping: 1⁄4 cup Earth Balance buttery spread plus some for the pan 3⁄4 cup rolled oats 1⁄2 cup oat flour 3 tablespoons organic cane sugar 1⁄2 teaspoon stevia powder 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon For the filling: 3 cups peeled and sliced baking apples 2 cups peeled and sliced pears 1 cup fresh cranberries 1 teaspoon loosely packed grated orange zest 2 tablespoons orange juice 1⁄2 teaspoon stevia powder 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan with a small amount of Earth Balance. Set aside.

Prepare the topping by placing the oats, oat flour, sugar, stevia and cinnamon in a mixing bowl.

Stir until well combined. Add the Earth Balance and mix with a fork or your fingers until crumbly.

Prepare the filling by placing all of the filling ingredients in a

Girl From The North Country 3⁄4 ounce Cocchi Americano (substitute Lillet Blanc where Cocchi is not available) 3⁄4 ounce homemade cranberry shrub Dry sparkling wine Combine Cocchi and cranberry shrub in a shaker tin and shake briefly. Double strain into a chilled flute, top with sparkling wine and stir gently. Garnish accordingly.

Glass: flute.

Garnish: lemon pigtail.

Cranberry shrub: 1 pound fresh New England cranberries 1.5 cups cane sugar 1 cup champagne vinegar 1 cups filtered water zest of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon fresh thyme Macerate cranberries, thyme and lemon zest with sugar and let sit covered 4-24 hours. Combine all ingredients in a pot. Bring to a low boil with medium heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, cool and fine strain into a glass bottle or jar.

Variation: If you want to add a touch of holiday spice, add a teaspoon each of cinnamon, clove and white peppercorns, all cracked.

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in New Hampshire) Cranberry Nut Bread Makes one 9-inch loaf 1 cup fresh cranberries 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 11⁄2 teaspoons baking powder 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 large egg 3⁄4 cup orange juice 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest 1 cup chopped nuts Preheat the oven to 375 F. Generously butter the interior of a 9-inch-by-5-inch-by-3-inch loaf pan. Set aside.

Place the cranberries in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade.

Process using quick on-and-off turns to chop coarsely. Set aside.

Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a mixing bowl.

Add the butter and, using your fingertips, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mix-

ture is crumbly.

Combine the egg with the orange juice and zest, stirring to blend. Add to the dry ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon to just combine.

Stir in the reserved cranberries, along with the nuts. When blended, scrape the mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the batter into the corners slightly. The top should be mounded slightly.

Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour, or until golden brown and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.

Remove from the oven and set on a wire rack to cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting and serving.

The loaf may also be wrapped airtight and stored, refrigerated for up to five days or frozen for up to three months. Bring to room temperature before serving.

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Organic Cranberry Mostarda 2 cups blackberry preserves 12 cups good-quality red Burgundy (wine) 1 star anise 1⁄2 stick cinnamon 4 shallots, chopped 4 garlic cloves 6 whole peppercorns 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar 2 cups sugar 4 tablespoons strong Dijon mustard 2 pounds organic cranberries Combine the red wine, preserves, shallots, peppercorns, garlic, cinnamon, sugar and star anise in a thick-bottom pot. Reduce this mixture until it thickens. Combine the mustard and red wine vinegar in a bowl with a whisk and add it to the reduction. Add cranberries; remove from heat, cover and refrigerate overnight.

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Decorations bring big cheer to small space

By KRISTEN CASTILLO Creators.com You don’t need a mansion to celebrate the holidays in style.

Whether you’re at home or on the road, your small space can be big on holiday cheer.

While traveling last year during the holidays, photographer Sarah Sloboda wanted to decorate the apartment where she was staying.

“I got inspiration on Instagram for a washi tape Christmas tree,” she says. “I made the shape of a tree in washi tape on the wall, put in a few thumb tacks, hung some ornaments and a tiny strand of LED lights — voila! Merry Christmas!”

Embrace small spaces While you might dread the holidays in a small space, one designer says it’s a good thing.

Jennifer Bertrand, winner of HGTV’s “Design Star” and ambassador for Design for a Difference, a design contest benefiting local charities in the U.S. and Canada, says having a little living area is a great problem to have, as you can focus on quality and not quantity.

“You can focus on doing elements well and right, rather than buying tons of nonquality items simply to fill a space,” she says.

Even though your living area may be spatially challenged, you can still go big with design if you take a few risks.

“My advice is dream up the ideas that make you sound kooky and don’t tell anyone or show them to anyone until after you are done,” says Bertrand. “So crank up the music, have fun, take some

risks and know I’m cheering you on.”

cor from nature, explaining that pine garlands and wreaths can be composted after Christmas or New Year’s. “This way there is no waste and you don’t have to store in the off season.”

Maximize your whole living area, too. Dewkett recommended decorating on the backs of doors, on windows and above cabinets.

“This gives you all the spirit of the season, but it doesn’t take up valuable surface space,” she says.

Adding holiday lights is also a festive mood booster that’s easy to do and doesn’t require much storage.

Focus on your senses Think of the holidays. It’s easy to envision the sights, sounds, smells, tastes and touches of the season. For this reason, interior designer Jill Winstead, owner of Custom Interior Designs, encourages decorating for your senses.

“Remember to think about holiday sounds and smells just as much as taste and sight,” she says, explaining how pine oil and other seasonal scents provide a festive feeling.

She’s also an advocate for forgoing store bought décor in favor of picking decorations from nature.

“They will give any space a unique décor, save money and can be tossed away easily at the end of the season,” says Winstead.

She suggests filling a decorative bowl with pine cones, acorns, gourds or squash and then adding fresh scents and lighting. Fill your home with the smells of fresh-baked holiday treats and play holiday music. Doing so will make your cozy home a seasonal wonderland.

Get organized Small spaces can look cluttered, and extra décor during the holidays can add to the problem.

Professional organizer Bonnie Joy Dewkett, of The Joyful Organizer, encourages decorating with items that can easily stored post-holiday.

“I like to focus on things that break down,” she says. “Inflatables, for example, store in a small space.”

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Signature drinks add flair to holiday menu

By SHARON NAYLOR Creators.com Add some flair to your holiday party bar by giving your cocktails and nonalcoholic drinks creative names tailored to the holidays or the hosts. For example, a classic martini could be called a “Mistletoe Martini,” or spiked eggnog could be called “Jim’s Knockout Nog.” Naming your drinks adds a touch of fun to your bar offerings and energizes your holiday party’s theme. Your attention to detail will impress your guests, and you’ll stand out as an excellent party host. Cheers!

Put drinks on display For your at-home holiday party, copy the trends of weddings and corporate parties by setting out a large chalkboard sign listing your holiday party’s signature drinks by name and description.

This helps ingredient-conscious guests select their drinks for the evening, or inspires them to pick out a new cocktail to try. When it’s clear that “Carol’s Rosemary Spritzer” is made using 100 percent fruit juice (not juice cocktail) and trendy herbs, health-conscious guests will be more enticed to order it.

Since guests are visually driven, you might want to create a display of your five or six signature drinks — each garnished beautifully and lit from above — on your bar or countertop. Jono Moratis, drink specialist for restaurant and lounge Strip House, says: “People eat with their eyes first, which inspires gorgeous plated food designs. And they’re also inspired to try cocktails when they get a visual image of the drinks. One look at that festive red cocktail with the stick of rock candy in it, and guests will be enamored.

“And your bar looks extrastyled with the drinks in stunning barware on display next to your creatively-drawn signature drink list sign,” says Moratis, who also advises holiday-themed cocktail napkins, coasters and votive candles to add extra spirit to your bar.

Put thought and effort into your drink displays, placing white wine or beer bottles in a galvanized tub filled with ice and cranberries, and circling your red wine display with cuts of evergreen and red bows.

Choosing signature drinks Your signature drink list can include classic cocktails like gin and tonics and martinis, which you’ll then dress up with a signature name and a holiday-themed garnish, like stocking-shaped cut watermelon or star-shaped apple slices. Or you might explore the world of mixology to add some completely new cocktails to your repertoire. On the website Cocktail Builder, type in the ingredients you have stocked, and you will be rewarded with exciting cocktail recipes incorporating what you already have. At the Wine Enthusiast website, you can choose your type of spirit or mixer, and the site will create a cocktail flavor for you. You’ll also be able to find online specialty drink name generators that produce creative or quirky titles for your drinks.

Because bubbly is so popular for parties during the holiday

season, give your Champagne or prosecco a splash of holiday-red fruit juice, such as cranberry juice or blood orange juice, to give the bubbly a festive hue. You can also set up a help-yourself signature bubbly bar with Champagne or prosecco, plenty of Champagne flutes, and a variety of juice mixers and garnishes.

Herbs fulfill the holiday trend of taste and natural ingredients.

Leo Marjakov, bartender and mixologist from The Ebbitt Room at the Virginia Hotel suggests sage, thyme and rosemary incorporated into martinis, and exciting, unique ingredients such as “a persimmon martini and a sage paloma using persimmons and sage from our local Beach Plum Farm.”

Marjakov also suggests garnishing drinks with sugar-covered cranberries, candied orange slices for a bourbon drink, and mulled wine with candied orange, clove

and cinnamon. “Coffee with peppermint liqueur and a crushed peppermint rim lets you personalize your coffee offerings as well,” says Marjakov.

Nonalcoholic signature drinks “A great party host is always sensitive to guests’ preferences and sobriety, so set up a nonalcoholic drink bar ... with pitchers of colorful juices and seltzer, or sparkling cider and fruit juice mixers,” says holiday party host and blogger Tara Rathmeyer.

Kids and nondrinking party guests may find it more comfortable to help themselves from a nonalcoholic drink station, such as one with an adorably named punch or soft drink. And name the station something equally enticing, such as “Santa’s Designated Driver Bar” or “Zero Proof Bar” to let guests know that the punch is definitely not spiked.

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Famous Christmas tree reflects status of nation

By CHELLE CORDERO Creators.com Where can you go to see a giant Norway spruce decked out with more than 5 miles of lights and topped with 25,000 Swarovski crystals? Where else? The heart of the Big Apple, New York City.

Few Christmas trees have rivaled the fame of the Rockefeller Center icon, which is 80 feet tall on average.

Though the first official Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony was in 1933 (a 50-foot pine in front of the RCA Building in the Rockefeller Center complex), a tree had actually been erected earlier, in 1931 by a small group of laborers who were celebrating their good fortune and ability to earn a paycheck during the Great Depression. It was a 20foot balsam fir, which was decorated with cranberries and paper garlands.

Since the 1930s, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has often reflected the status of the nation.

For example, in 1942 during World War II, three smaller trees were dressed in the colors of the flag.

The patriotic theme of red, white and blue was also incorporated in 2001, the first Christmas after the Sept. 11 attacks. The first televised broadcast of the tree lighting was in 1951 and allowed many more to experience the magic of the event.

Featuring a slew of donated trees from private landowners over the years, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has been recycled since 1971 into mulch, lumber for Habitat for Humanity and obstacles at equestrian tracks. The tree exhibit has been even more environmentally con-

miles), the only tree to come from outside the United States, and as close as Wayne, N.J. (29 miles).

New York state has donated the largest number of trees to date (32), with the Rockland County town of Suffern earning the distinction for the most trees from one community (five).

The Swarovski star that has adorned the top of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree since 2004 measures about 91⁄2 feet by 11⁄2 feet and is composed of 25,000 crystals.

Updated in 2007, the star has six outer rays and six inner rays made of shatterproof glass. The crystals are set just inside the glass, and the star is lit by 720 light-emitting diodes for the utmost radiance.

The tree is adorned with 45,000 colorful LEDs. The 83rd annual lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is set for Wednesday, Dec. 3, with live entertainment from 7 to 9 p.m.; the tree will remain lit until 8 p.m. on Jan. 6. The tree lighting ceremony is free and open to the public on a first-come, firstserved basis and will be televised.

The tree will be lit from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily, all day long (24 hours) on Christmas and from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. The location of this year’s tree is being kept secret to help keep it and the route safe until just before the transporting of it begins.

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It’s estimated that the largest tree that could be transported through the tunnels and New York streets would be 110 feet tall; that theory was certainly tested with the 100-foot tree in 1999. Trees have been hauled on flatbed trucks, flown in by transport plane and

floated downriver on barges. The tree should be at least 70 feet tall in order to support the lights and the 550-pound Swarovski star that it is adorned with. The average age of these trees has been about 67 years old.

Tree owners can recommend a tree for use by filling out a form on the Rockefeller Center’s website. The management at Rockefeller Center also conducts visual searches by car and helicopter for potential trees for the yearly gala.

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Frumpy but festive: The rise of the ugly sweater

By KRISTEN CASTILLO Creators.com Ugly Christmas sweaters used to make people cringe. Nowadays, the hideous sweaters are a source of fun and pride.

“The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon” has a 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters event every year. Retailers are embracing the frumpy trend, too, selling eyecatching sweaters with largerthan-life holiday prints, designs and embellishments.

“The kitschy fun of ’80s holiday sweaters are back in style,” says Anne Marie Blackman, coauthor of “Rock Your Ugly Christmas Sweater” and president of My Ugly Christmas Sweater.

The ugly sweater or “uglies” phenomenon started in the 1980s as a fun party theme. By the 2000s, college kids were mocking the trend by hosting ugly sweaterthemed parties.

“They were poking fun at the sweaters of another generation, and had a contest for the ‘most ugly’ sweater at the party,’” says Blackman. “Over the last 10 years, the Christmas sweater theme has exploded in popularity and is now seen in workplace parties, fundraisers and 5K road races.

The trend has evolved. Christmas sweaters are not just for parties, but are back in style.”

She says these days, people want three types of ugly Christmas sweaters: vintage ’80s vests and sweaters, brand-new holidaythemed sweaters and embellished over-the-top styles.

Competitive spirit The holidays are a spirited time of year, and that spirit can turn competitive when holiday-themed sweaters are involved.

At The Exchange Tavern, an Irish pub, they have an ugly sweater night once a year in December.

It started eight years ago when a friend of pub owner Teddi Davis hosted an ugly sweater contest.

Davis surmises the look started as “an anti-holiday glam move.”

She thinks it’s here to stay “because it’s fun, and a nice contrast to the dress-up style of most holiday gatherings.”

One thing’s for sure, though.

“Anything goes, but the colors can’t be tasteful,” says Davis, explaining ugly sweaters are an excuse to be “silly without apology.”

A market research survey conducted by Ask Your Target Market, asked 400 people about ugly sweaters. The findings? Most people, 83 percent, have never attended an ugly sweater party.

Only 15 percent currently own an ugly sweater, while nearly 28 percent owned one in the past. The majority of ugly sweaters came from friends or family, 49 percent, as well as thrift shops, almost 23 percent, local shops, 15 percent, and large chain stores, 15 percent.

Ugly is awesome “Ugly is in the eye of the beholder. What’s fashionable to some is ugly to others,” says Blackman. “When someone is competing for a prize at an ugly Christmas sweater party, they like a sweater that is tacky or is overthe-top with decorations.”

Look for Santa, snowmen, snowflakes, trees and lights. Don’t forget candy canes, wrapped presents and reindeer!

“Retailers are now encouraged to keep it going with more gaudy looks, making your next ugly holiday sweater easier to find,” says Davis.

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Say cheese: Photographing holiday festivities

By SHARON NAYLOR Creators.com Photo booths set up at your holiday party provide a fun and festive activity, as guests can choose from a variety of seasonal props to pose alone or with friends. Then a photo-share app can be used to display those fabulous photo booth pictures in your party space — in real time — as an additional level of entertainment for your guests.

You may have seen or tried out photo booths at weddings and mitzvah celebrations, and you may be surprised to learn that photo booths are now popular at holiday and New Year’s Eve parties. With the creative props and a colorful backgrounds, guests can’t help but feel inspired to ham it up; you’ll get far better photos from your party than if you just circulated among mingling guests who stand still and smile awkwardly while clutching their drinks and appetizer plates. The photo booth gets everyone to loosen up, get silly or kiss for the camera.

Types of photo booths On a bigger budget, you might hire a photo booth company to bring in a big, traditional photo booth “box” that fits small or large groups. These photo booth companies will often supply their own assortment of props, from mustaches on sticks to oversize sunglasses to brightly colored photo frames and Santa hats.

Their software allows for printing out strips of photos and an upload onto a master file for your sharing or scrapbooking.

On a smaller budget, you can arrange what is known as an “open-air photo booth,” a corner of the room or a separate room decorated with a holiday-themed backdrop, your table of props, lights and a camera and laptop set up with a volunteer to take the photos. Some party hosts just set up the photo booth area with a sign inviting guests to snap their own photos to hashtag and post themselves, all conveniently done with their own cameras.

“At larger parties, such as company holiday parties, it’s often

best to hire a photo booth so that none of your guests need to work the camera during the celebration,” says celebrity event planner Jenny Orsini. “At a smaller holiday party, a series of responsible friends can work the photo booth for you, and you’ll thank them before they leave with a wrapped thank-you gift. One idea is a gift card to a photo-centric website, such as one for prints or albums of your friend’s own photos.”

Providing props If you’ll supply your own photo booth props, party supply and craft stores are excellent sources, and these types of stores’ in-store and online coupons help your budget. “A request posted to your town’s community Facebook page can also turn up low-cost photo booth props that your neighbors used for their own parties,” says Orsini.

Etsy is home to a large number of talented crafters’ photo booth prop collections, including themed and specialty props, and eBay is also a source of photo booth prop collections for a reasonable price.

Additionally, dollar stores have a wealth of cheap items to explore, like colorful sunglasses and hats for your photo booth prop display.

If you wish to make your own props, look online for free printables. Check wedding and event blogs such as Wedding Chicks for an impressive selection of free printable templates and instructions for making your own photo booth props.

Display your props on a table for guests’ perusal, allowing room to spread items out, and also provide a portable coat tree for apparel like jackets, butterfly costume wings and feather boas. “Put kids’ props on a low table so that they can easily see and choose their own items,” says Orsini. Keep in mind that as your party progresses, your prop collection will be sorted through and reused, winding up quite messy a few hours in.

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Keys mentions Eventstagram and InstaFeedLIVE as just two of the many apps out there. If you hired a deejay for your event, this slideshow package may even be offered as part of the entertainment package. With these apps, your guests’ photo booth and personally taken photos from the night will flash on a big screen at your reception, adding to the fun factor of your day.

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This sign will also share your party’s hashtag for photo sharing.

In addition to your sign, snap a few photos of the party hosts at the photo booth or with the camera, and use your home printer to print out a large copy for framed display, to personalize your photo booth and stand out as the great hosts you are.

Sharing photos Keep privacy in mind when sharing photo booth photos and other photos from your party on social media. If you create a Facebook photo album of your photo booth snapshots, use privacy settings to invite only guests of the party to see their photos.

You might also post them to photo sharing sites like Flickr, Picasa, SmugMug and Shutterfly, where guests can easily click on and order prints of the photos they’d like.

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Best way to extend holiday invitations

By SHARON NAYLOR Creators.com Perhaps the most exciting part of the holiday season is gathering your loved ones together for dinners and parties. If you plan to host an event for friends, or if it’s your turn to host the family holiday dinner or brunch, sending invitations is one of the first tasks on your to-do list. Thus arises the question: What’s the best way to extend invitations today — snail mail, email or social media?

“Invitations are a great way to set the tone for your holiday gathering, but more importantly how you send them determines what message you convey to your guests,” says Diane Gottsman, national etiquette expert, author and the owner of The Protocol School of Texas. “An elegant paper invitation would be ideal if you are organizing a formal dinner party.” When your guests receive a beautiful, printed, formal invitation in the mail, they can tell by the invitation’s design, print style and even the shimmer in the paper that yours will be an upscale event. With that “clue,” they know to plan a dressier outfit and bring a bottle of fine wine as a hostess gift.

If your party will be less formal, the style of your print or emailed invitation gives guests the cue that they can plan on dressing less formally. Many party hosts like to make it clear and simple by providing a dress code at the bottom of the invitation, such as “dress to impress” or “leave the stilettos at home.”

Consider several methods for inviting your guests, and decide which one will work best for you.

Printed invitations “Although more time-consuming, paper invitations add a personal touch to a heavily digital world. Combining a quality piece of cardstock with a simply tasteful, or bright and colorful envelope makes your guests feel special and

fills them with anticipation,” says Gottsman.

■■ Cost: You’ll need to design your invitations if you don’t plan on buying preprinted, blank-line ones at the stationery store. And you’ll need to order the number you’ll need for your planned guest list, plus a few extras for additional invitations you may wish to send. Custom invitations can be costly, but you may find online coupon codes for sites that make and deliver your personalized invitations. And then there is the added expense of postage, and personalized return-address labels.

■■ Time: For all tasks, such as making your guest list, designing your invitation, proofing, ordering, awaiting delivery, researching guests’ addresses and hand-writing on envelopes, plus mailing, you’ll need up to a few weeks.

■■ Possible difficulties: When you mail anything, there’s always the chance of a card or several cards getting lost in the mail. And some recipients may be disorganized — the types who lose mail or forget to enter dates on their family calendars. You may need to check in with guests who haven’t RSVP’d to see if they’ll be able to attend.

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■■ Cost: Free, in most cases.

■■ Time: It can take a few minutes to a few hours, depending on your browsing time to find your ideal online invitation company, such as Evite or Paperless Post.

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Realistic goals 1st step to keeping resolutions

By CHELLE CORDERO Creators.com A resolution is a promise made to oneself to improve a situation.

Since you are the one who is resolving to make changes in your life, this is something you, alone, must decide to do. What does keeping this resolution mean to you? Will reaching this goal make you feel better? Don’t repeat resolutions you’ve made in previous years that you have been unsuccessful with without a serious change to the game plan.

Jan. 1 represents a fresh beginning — a time when people close the door on the past and look forward to the new year. Common resolutions involve weight loss, financial security, getting a new job, taking a vacation or practicing better time management.

Sometimes people make resolutions based on someone else’s expectations and are frustrated when they fail. Others make resolutions because they seek personal improvement or are unsatisfied with their current situation.

Many resolutions are made and many are never achieved. According to a 2015 study from the University of Scranton, only 8 percent of individuals achieve their resolute goals. There are some tips that will help make the goals more attainable. Living with a resolution means creating new habits and changing your usual ways. Be honest with yourself and understand why this may be something you want or something you may wish to give up. Most importantly, know what you are hoping to gain by achieving your goal.

Don’t set yourself up for fail-

ure; the end goal should be realistic. Making a resolution to win the lottery this year is not something that is in your control, and therefore should not be a goal. Resolving to lose 100 pounds by summer has a very low likelihood of happening by healthy means; however, resolving to lose one or two pounds per week is very realistic with the proper plan. Break your goal down into achievable steps and chunks; don’t overreach and expect everything to happen at once. If you stray one day, remember that the next day starts with a clean slate and your resolutions don’t have an expiration date.

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drive to a new destination without directions, you need to plan what steps you will take toward your goal. If your resolution is to build up your savings account this year, plan how and where the money you plan to deposit will come from.

For example, if you previously had no money to put into savings and barely covered your bills, how are you going to change that?

Holding yourself accountable will help you achieve results. Write your resolutions on a list and post it on your refrigerator. Join a support group of people who have similar goals. Tell a friend. Sharing your goals with someone else will keep you from ignoring the

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■■ Possible difficulties: “Worstcase scenario: invitations may get funneled into a spam folder and be lost forever, or technical glitches can make it difficult for guests to open and respond,” says Gottsman.

Social media invitations “Social media invitations are also beneficial when you want to get the word out fast to a large number of people,” says Gottsman. On Facebook, for instance, you’ll create an event, fill in your party details and send invitations to your chosen guests’ Facebook accounts. As guests respond, all other guests can see their messages and if they will or will not attend.

■■ Cost: Free.

■■ Time: A few minutes to an hour or so, depending on the number of people you wish to invite.

“Rather than fumbling through your contact list for emails or addresses, with Facebook all you have to do is type in a name,” says Gottsman. “Unlike evites or paper invitations, a social media invite lacks a personal touch and can easily be ignored by friends who

rarely check their accounts.”

■■ Possible difficulties: Some recipients may miss the message in their Facebook inbox. Additionally, you’ll need to find another way to invite people who do not use Facebook.

“Ultimately, there is no ‘onesize-fits-all’ philosophy when it comes to sending invitations,” says Gottsman. “The atmosphere of your party, the number of guests, the message you want to deliver and the amount of time you have to plan is a good way to determine what invitation method works best for you.”

What matters most during the busy holiday season is sending your invitations, in whichever manner you choose, early enough to give your guests plenty of time to plan on attending. The Emily Post Institute advises giving guests a month’s notice for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day events and two weeks to two months for holiday dinners. If you have guests who live far away and would have to make travel arrangements, such as booking flights, in order to attend, give them sufficient notice by sending a save-the-date email or card between two and three months in advance.

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Eco-friendly (Concluded from Page 3) are plastic or made of toxic, chemical-filled materials, which are then discarded. Plus, anywhere between 80 to 85 percent of Christmas trees are recycled into mulch, according to EarthEasy. Most cities and towns now have their own recycling centers for trees or they will provide a pickup service.

For Christmas cards, you can cut back on the paper and postage without taking away from the personalization or fun. In fact, there are many electronic holiday card services that are not only free, but also they make it easy to upload personal photos. This is not only better for the environment, but it helps you stay organized and keep track of who you’ve sent cards to.

If you’d like to continue sending cards through the mail, search for brands that use recycled materials or make your own with leftover wrapping paper from the year before.

Speaking of wrapping paper, use leftover paper to cut down on the massive amounts of garbage that comes from making presents look “pretty.” It’s never too late to start saving old paper for the following year. You can also have some fun decorating old paper bags from the grocery store or using newspaper to wrap. There are dozens of Pinterest boards dedicated to time-efficient and eco-friendly wrapping options, one of which included using old cereal boxes.

As for presents, consider giving the gift of giving back. Look for organizations that donate a portion of their sales to helping various foundations. Or buy from companies that practice sustainable methods of conducting their business.

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Beat the blues when alone for holidays

By JEANELLE D. HORCASITAS Creators.com Living on your own warrants an accomplished feeling of independence and adulthood, especially when you find yourself in a new and exciting place. Sadly, it also stirs up feelings of loneliness when the holidays come around.

When it comes to Christmas, feelings of nostalgia and homesickness tend to peak. It’s difficult to avoid, especially when the spirit of the season is everywhere. Parents are teaching their little ones to ice skate for the first time.

Couples share warm cups of hot chocolate. Generations gather to see “The Nutcracker” or “A Christmas Carol.” No matter the circumstance, the happiness and intimacy emanating from these families reminds you of what you’re missing out on back home.

Yes, missing out on all of the festivities and traditions that your family puts together can be a bummer. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t make the most of this holiday season with those around you or simply by yourself. So, if you won’t be going home for Christmas this year, consider some of these options to have a fun and joyful holiday.

Travel somewhere new While everyone else is making his or her annual visit to Grandma’s or Mom’s house, you could be taking an all-inclusive tropical trip to Cancun. No, seriously.

Where have you always wanted to go? What have you always wanted to do? Why not take the opportunity to satisfy your wanderlust and immerse yourself in a place

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you only dreamed of going? Also, depending on when you do it, the cost could be significantly less than going during peak season.

And if you want to save some cash and keep it low-key, visit somewhere in your city that you’ve never been before, or take a road trip somewhere and get lost in the adventure.

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If you have enough guests, host a potluck, or tap into everyone’s competitive sides with a fun game night. Staying home is one of the best ways to spend the holidays, because even though you are away from your family, you are still home.

Be charitable, compassionate Though you might (understandably) be upset about not going home for the holidays, there are many people out there who don’t have families or homes at all. Volunteering to help feed the homeless is a wonderful way to give back to your community and show compassion for others who are not as fortunate as you. Human interaction, love and kindness are crucial to our overall well-being, and charity and volunteer work are invaluable ways to

Cozy up and chill out Sometimes the hustle and bustle of the holiday season can be exhausting. If staying home is more up your alley, make it the best “staycation” ever. Commit to a new Netflix show, or have a Christmas movie marathon and cozy up on the couch. Indulge yourself with a yummy dinner or delicious and festive sweets.

If you still want some company, invite friends over or neighbors and co-workers who aren’t going

demonstrate that toward another person and have it reciprocated.

There are also plenty of other ways that you can choose to give back. For example, you can donate to a charity that you care about, contribute to or help organize a food or toy drive, or even send gifts or letters of appreciation to troops serving abroad. There is no right or wrong way to do it. I guarantee that you won’t regret it when you do.

Even though these activities can never replace the time spent with our families and loved ones, they are still worth a shot. Whether it’s taking a vacation or staycation, hosting a potluck game night with friends or feeding the homeless in your community, the most important part is that you’re trying something different. Who knows? It could someday become your new holiday tradition.

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Think inside the box: Best TV specials

By SHARON NAYLOR Creators.com For many circles of families and friends, watching holiday and Christmas episodes of their favorite shows is a tradition, often made all the better with a buffet of treats, sweets and holiday-themed drinks.

If your repertoire of holiday specials has been the same for years, it may be time to add some fresh holiday spirit to your viewings with these Christmas TV episodes, from classics of the 1950s to today’s shows.

Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV and YouTube all have a wide variety of classic Christmas episodes available at your fingertips. Here are some of the episodes voted as the best Christmas episodes of all time: ■■ “I Love Lucy”: In 1956, a special holiday episode of “I Love Lucy” featured the Ricardos and the Mertzes reminiscing as they decorate the tree. This episode is said to have introduced a brandnew concept: the flashback scene, something we see very often today, but surely wowed audiences back then. It was also colorized and rerun twice by CBS after Lucille Ball passed away.

■■ “The Lucy Show”: In this 1962 episode, Lucy Carmichael and Vivian Bagley, mothers struggling to raise their three kids, argued laughably over what kind of Christmas tree to get. When they can’t agree, they wind up with two Christmas trees in the living room, which leads to slapstick comedy as the duo hack the limbs off each other’s trees and break ornaments, until carolers arrive to return them to a Christmas of calm and peace.

■■ “The Andy Griffith Show”: Considered one of the best Christmas episodes ever for instilling the true sense of Christmas, Andy and Elinore sing an acoustic rendition of “Away in a Manger,” and a town scrooge learns some lessons about the meaning of the season.

■■ In the 1970s, Christmas episodes came with those fabulousto-look-at-now 70s fashions and

hairstyles that will amuse kids today. A Christmas episode of “That Girl” has Ann Marie stuck at a boys’ home where she worked, leading to a bittersweet lesson about helping those in need, and offering a sense of family and heart to those who feel forgotten at this time of year.

■■ “The Mary Tyler Moore Show”: In 1970, Mary was stuck at work on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but her co-workers showed up in the middle of the night to bring some joy to her.

This special holds yet another message of finding family in a circle of friends on the holiday.

■■ “Happy Days”: Their “Guess Who’s Coming to Christmas” episode in 1974 had Fonzie missing the bus home, facing the sad reality that he would have to spend Christmas alone. It took a unique twist on togetherness by offering a more heartbreaking look at those who do have to spend the holidays without loved ones.

■■ “30 Rock”: “Ludachristmas” has been named on many best-of television viewing lists, with holiday-crazed mobs threatening the Rockefeller Christmas tree, family dysfunction, and Kenneth’s lesson about the real meaning of Christmas. The fast-paced show mirrors the fast pace of the holiday season, with sharp wit and sentiment blending into the perfect holiday television gift.

■■ “Arrested Development”: “Afternoon Delight” takes on the wild weirdness of the Christmas party, with that’s-so-not-right humor delivered in karaoke songs and social awkwardness aplenty as the concept of ‘laughing with you, not at you’ comes to the forefront.

■■ “Friends”: “The One With the Routine” has Monica and Ross working to perfect their junior high school dance routine for tryouts as a spotlight dance on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.” As they twirl, Rachel, Chandler and Phoebe search for the presents Monica got them.

■■ “The Office”: Again, we get invited to a Christmas party, with plenty of Jim and Pam relationship gold, Secret Santa gifts and

a lampshade on someone’s head.

“It’s happening!” will become your family’s new catchphrase.

■■ “Community”: “Regional Holiday Music” puts the study group in an excellent musical for Annie fans. And Abed’s insightful “I guess I just like liking things” is so honest and true for this time of year.

Though Christmas and Hanukkah are both celebrated around the world, there’s no set menu.

Though different cultures tweak recipes to make their own yummy food traditions, family tradition reigns supreme.

“Food connects generations,” says Paula Shoyer, author of “The Holiday Kosher Baker.”

“We should have certain recipes that we make every year for certain holidays that our children will associate with each holiday and hopefully pass on to their own children,” she says.

Spin your globe. It’s time to map out holiday menus.

Australia Christmas Down Under happens during Australia’s summer, so many holiday food and drinks are more suitable for warm weather. Think cool drinks rather than eggnog or cocoa.

Cold turkey and ham are perfect for an Aussie Christmas.

Christmas desserts may include a summer pudding featuring mixed berries, sugar and bread, as well

as an important one for the kids to see.

Yes, these older episodes will seem a bit slower than you remember, and your kids may not immediately connect with longago humor. But the lessons are pure gold, and it’s nice to invite these iconic characters into your home once again.

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■■ “The Wonder Years”: Have plenty of tissues on hand. Winnie mourns her brother, who was killed the year before in Vietnam, set to the song “River” by Joni Mitchell. It’s a tearjerker. And Kevin and Wayne beg their father for a television set, but not all Christmas wishes get answered.

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Pavlova, an Aussie meringue dessert is also a customary holiday treat.

Canada Canadians enjoy Quebec Tourtiere. This pie, made with pork, sausage and potatoes, is typically eaten Christmas Eve after midnight mass. It can be made in advance and can be cooked in just 30 minutes.

Turkey is a traditional holiday dinner in Canada, especially when made featuring local birds and regional ingredients, such as turkey with Northern Ontario wild rice and apple stuffing. Goose is also common, as are sides like turnips and squash.

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He says the “male alpha Cuban” roasts the pig while women prepare avocado salad, moros (beans) and yuca con mojo (yucca with garlic).

Another traditional Cuban dish: corn tamales. “Like in all Latin countries, tamales are a holiday favorite,” he says, noting Cuban tamales are made with fresh unripe corn.

Germany Weihnachten, which means Christmas in German, is a big feast. Carp, Weihnachtskarpfen, eaten on Christmas Eve, is served with potatoes or potato salad.

Cheese and meat fondue are other Christmas Eve entrees.

Goose, known as Weihnachtsgans, is a traditional dinner, served with red cabbage and dumplings. Sausages — as well as meat and cheese fondue — are also main courses.

Germans toast the holiday with drinks like punch, cider and hot rum.

Israel “Jewish cooks are very creative and often prepare food from all over the world,” says Shoyer.

“Yet, especially at holidays, we still want to share dishes with family and friends’ dishes that remind us of our own history and culinary heritage.”

Hanukkah in Israel is celebrated with doughnuts, called “sufganiyot” in Hebrew.

The history of making potato latkes started in Eastern Europe in the 1800s. “The tradition is to eat fried foods during Hanukkah to recall the miracle of the small pot of oil that lit the Temple menorah for eight nights,” says Shoyer.

Sweets are popular holiday foods, too. Rugelach — crescent shaped pastries — started in Vienna in the 1860s. Cookies shaped like menorahs and dreidels are Hanukkah staples as well.

“The tradition was to give people money,” says Shoyer. Meaning “money” in Yiddish, gelt as a Hanukkah gift began in Europe in the Middle Ages. Shoyer adds, “An American chocolate company came up with the idea to make a chocolate version in the early 1900s.” And now these chocolate candies wrapped in gold foil are very common.

Italy Natale, or Christmas in Italian, is celebrated with a fish dinner such as tuna and salmon on Christmas Eve, as well as pastas like spaghetti and ravioli. Kids

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and adults enjoy a slice of panettone (a sweet, raisin bread) and hot chocolate after mass.

On Christmas Day, the menu consists of antipasto (cured meats, olives and cheese), followed by pasta and a meat course like veal, chicken or beef. The meal finishes with desserts like amoretti (almond cookies) and pizzelle (anise flavored cookies).

United Kingdom In the U.K., Christmas dinner typically includes turkey, carrots, cranberry sauce and sprouts.

Mulled wine and pigs in a blanket are traditional, too. The meal finishes with a Christmas plum pudding, as well as mincemeat pies and chocolates.

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Uncovering the history of a mysterious land

By JEANELLE D. HORCASITAS Creators.com What comes to mind when you think about the North Pole? Do dreamy visions of Santa’s busy, toy-building elves, singing snowmen and a red-nosed reindeer appear? How about Santa Claus prepping his team on Christmas Eve for another successful year of delivering gifts to children all over the world? Growing up, the North Pole always seemed like a magical and wondrous place so far away, a mystical place that no one truly knew about — other than the fact that it was the place Santa Claus lived. However, as we’ve gotten older and outgrown some of these stories, the question still remains: What do we actually know about this mysterious place we call the North Pole?

One assumption we’ve had about the North Pole is actually pretty accurate. It is freezing (or near freezing) cold. While National Geographic states that the North Pole is actually warmer than the South Pole, you won’t be throwing on your bathing suit and going swimming. A summer day is typically just at the freezing point, which is 0 degrees Celsius, or 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

So, where is the North Pole geographically? It’s right smack in the middle of the Arctic Ocean.

This 13,123-foot mass of drifting ice is often difficult for researchers to study — and is also difficult for animals to make a permanent home on. In fact, most of what the North Pole sits on is water covered in ice, about 6- to 10-feet thick.

Two recognizable countries that reside close to the North Pole are Canada’s Nunavut territory and Greenland. So if you’re in any of those countries, you might want to pay a visit to the North Pole.

One of the most interesting facts about the North Pole is

how it responds to sunlight. According to National Geographic, the Earth rotates on a tilted axis when it revolves around the sun; therefore, the sunlight received is often extreme at the poles. As a result, the North Pole only experiences one sunrise and one sunset all year long. The sunrise happens during the March equinox, while the sunset happens during the September equinox. During the summer, the sun shines from above the horizon, and during the winter, it shines from below. As a result, the North Pole can receive up to 24 hours of sunlight in the summer, and 24 hours of darkness in the winter. Thus, your dreams of endless summer days can easily become a reality at the North Pole — but prepare for a lot of winter nights afterward.

Now, you’re probably thinking there is no way anyone could possibly live and thrive at the North Pole. However, there are some animals that do try. In fact, National Geographic states that polar bears often wander around there looking for food. Although there are many birds that visit the North Pole, it is temporary, and primarily motivated by migration. Unsurprisingly, there are no humans who live here, either — not even Santa Claus.

So where did Saint Nicholas of Myra (Santa Claus) actually live?

According to Smithsonian’s Natasha Geiling, he didn’t live anywhere near the North Pole, but instead in what is known today as Turkey. There are other options to visit the “North Pole” that you’ve grown up knowing and loving. In Rovaniemi, Finland, there exists a place called Santa Claus Village.

This village was constructed in the 1950s and truly gained traction and popularity in the ’80s. Today, Santa Claus Village attracts more than 500,000 people per year.

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Midnight Mass has become evolving tradition

By TERESA CORTES Creators.com Midnight Mass is a common tradition that has been adopted by churchgoers for centuries. As with many religious traditions that originate from centuries back, it has a long history full of changes and transitions over the many years.

The history of midnight Mass is said to be traced back to Rome, where the tradition of having both a dawn Mass on Christmas Day and a Mass during the day had long existed prior to the adoption of the midnight Mass. Initially, the celebration of the three Christmas Masses was reserved for the pope. It wasn’t until 1156 or so that priests celebrated the three important Christmas Masses as well.

True to its name, midnight Mass traditionally takes place at midnight, which makes it unique, as it is the only Mass in the Roman Catholic Church to do so.

It is the first of the three Christmas Masses and follows the vigil Mass, which takes place on Christmas Eve and is not considered to be part of the three Christmas Masses.

The symbolism surrounding this special service is one of the reasons it grew to be such a popular event with churchgoers.

That is, the midnight Mass represents the birth of Jesus Christ, an event that is believed to have occurred at midnight on Christmas Eve. There are often displays and re-enactments of the birth of Jesus Christ displayed at Christmas Mass. There has long been a strong interest in the birth of Jesus, an event whose portrayal

has expanded in stories and songs such as “Silent Night.” It was previously accepted that Jesus was born Jan. 6, and churches continue to celebrate this day, Epiphany,

as the day the three wise men brought gifts to the infant Jesus.

Midnight Mass is followed by the dawn Mass and Christmas Day Mass. Many scholars specu-

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Preparing vegetarian-friendly holiday meals

By CHELLE CORDERO Creators.com Yum! Honey-glazed ham, scalloped potatoes, deviled eggs and creamy cranberry salad — it’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas dinner. But what are you going to cook for your favorite nephew who decided to go vegetarian? Don’t fret. There are delicious alternatives that the whole family, carnivores and herbivores alike, will enjoy.

First, let’s learn the difference between vegetarian diets. Loosely defined, a vegetarian does not eat meat. A “Noah-vegetarian” will eat fish but no meats or poultry.

“Lacto-ovo-vegetarians” eat milk products (milk, cheese, yogurt, etc.) and eggs, but no meat, poultry, seafood or fish. “Lacto-vegetarians” eat milk products, but not eggs, meat, poultry, seafood or fish. Vegans will not eat any animal byproducts, including dairy, eggs, honey and most gelatins.

Know your audience before you plan your festive menu.

Today’s grocers offer a full complement of tasty vegetarian alternatives. There are tofu-turkeys, garden patties and meatless (soy) crumbles if you really want to keep a looks-like-meat dish on the table. Check out the variety of vegetables and legumes that can be diced, sliced, seasoned, and grilled or sauteed to make colorful, tasty protein-rich entrees. A holiday meal should be festive, hearty and special, but it doesn’t have to be meat, dairy, fish or eggs. It’s all in the presentation.

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Mass (Concluded from Page 20) religious implications. That is because these motifs of light and darkness are repeated religious symbols that are depicted in the Bible and the prayers said during Mass, such as the opening prayer of midnight Mass, which refers to Jesus Christ as “the true light of the world.”

However, despite the rich symbolism involved in the concept of Mass at midnight, the timing of midnight Mass has gone through a transition over the years. Though many churchgoers still gather in the middle of the night to attend midnight Mass, the timing of these services varies from church to church and does not always occur at midnight anymore. In fact, many churches refer to simply the last Mass of Christmas Eve as the midnight Mass, which can be at any time during the late day or night.

This change has received criticism from those concerned with keeping tradition alive. The Rev. Raymond J. de Souza composed an article on the topic — “What time is midnight Mass?” — published by the Catholic Education Resource Center. It includes an anecdote of the discussion that he has with the parish council of his church regarding this time change: “Some years ago I asked the parish council about why our Christmas Eve Mass was so early. The response from everyone around the table was that it was a convenient time — early Mass, home for dinner and a party, perhaps some Christmas presents, the children in bed at a good hour and a leisurely Christmas morning to follow.”

This shift in one of the most integral qualities of midnight Mass is another example of how even an age-old religious tradition is subject to change.

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Use soy, almond, rice or coconut milk in recipes calling for dairy milk. Substitute half of a mashed banana with a half-teaspoon of baking powder or a tablespoon of powdered flaxseed soaked in 3 tablespoons of water for each egg in a recipe. Vegetable shortening or light olive oil can substitute for butter. Use vegetable broth, soy sauce and flour or cream of tartar for an au jus gravy. Lightly puree sauteed and seasoned green beans in place of chopped liver. An easy and safe source for some substitutes are foods labeled kosher or pareve (no meat or dairy products used), and depending on what is available in your neighborhood grocery, you’ll find soups, meat substitutes and gelatin for dessert or cooking. Not all substitutions will taste like the original recipe, so experiment now and then to see what works for you.

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er vegetables like corn, par-boiled potato, broccoli and cauliflower are optional. Saute vegetables with garlic, onions, marjoram, basil, bay leaf and thyme in olive oil.

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garlic, cumin and allspice.

Ratatouille is a flavorful onepan dish of stewed vegetables and served with toasted bread, pasta or rice. The beauty of this dish is its individuality, which allows the chef to show off culinary expertise. Common vegetables include chunks of tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, onion and eggplant; oth-

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Decking the tree: History of tinsel, cranberries

By SHARON NAYLOR Creators.com According to the National Christmas Tree Association, approximately 30 million real Christmas trees are sold each year in the United States. From homes to offices to department stores, Christmas trees are brought in and decorated, with personal style and tradition influencing their design. Many families incorporate traditional and old-fashioned tree décor into their designs, enjoying the feel of longago holidays shared with family and creating opportunities for fun family activities as they prepare to deck the tree.

Seeing as so many of our Christmas tree traditions got their start long ago, it’s fascinating to look at what we use today to decorate our holiday trees and trace those items’ origins back in time.

For instance, in 1605, a tree in Strasbourg, France, was brought indoors and adorned with paper roses, lit candles, wafers, nuts and sweets, an act that is said to have defined our current traditions of tree trimming inside our homes.

Some Christmas historians believe that Martin Luther originated the tradition of Christmas tree decorating indoors.

Later décor included candles and cookies, as well as painted eggshells. In 1610, tinsel was invented, originally made of pure silver. You very likely remember those cascades of tinsel on your family tree, often painstakingly applied strand by strand (or tossed onto higher, out-of-reach branches with some abandon).

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Popcorn and cranberries strung into garlands creates a festive red-and-white motif.

Luther’s involvement in tree trimming are stories about how he was traveling through the woods one night, noticing how beautifully the stars shone through the trees. He took home a fir and placed small candles on the branches to emulate the look. Another story holds that in 16th-century Germany, the Paradise tree represented the tree of knowledge in the Garden of Eden. A pyramid-shaped frame contained glass balls, tinsel and a

candle on top, serving as a symbol of the birth of Jesus. These traditions hold that tinsel, symbolizing the light of the sun — or the “light of the world,” as Jesus described himself and his disciples — came into tradition as an item of light, especially during the long, dark days of winter.

Tinsel also has a royal connection. In 1846, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert of England, trendsetters of their day, appeared in

The Illustrated London News standing with their children by their Christmas tree, which was decorated with tinsel, ornaments and candles.

A fascinating tidbit in the history of tinsel is the fact that tinsel was once banned by the U.S. government. A study by the University of Illinois says that in 1971, the federal government found that tinsel made of lead — as it was then — was a health risk and

asked companies to voluntarily stop producing it. Tinsel as we know it today is made of plastic.

Fruit was often used to decorate Christmas trees. Cranberries were quite available out in nature, so they were most easily used as tree décor by stringing them together and creating a garland.

According to a study at Cornell University, there is no proof that cranberries were eaten at the first Thanksgiving. They are, however, symbolic of abundance, and in the Victorian-era “language of flowers” tradition — which assigned meanings to different flowers, greenery and natural items, symbols that are still looked to today — cranberry blossoms signify peace. Some flower symbolism experts say that cranberries symbolize comfort from heartache, but it’s quite unlikely that this factors into cranberries’ popularity as a Christmas décor item. What may factor in is religious historians’ take that the red berries symbolize Jesus’ drops of blood.

Stringing cranberries with popcorn creates a festive red-and-white look; and again, early trees were decorated with edibles that were plentiful, popcorn being something our ancestors could make from their abundance of corn. Some people strung cranberries and popcorn outside as food for birds, squirrels and other wildlife.

Stringing popcorn and cranberries, together or separately, continues to be a family activity and tradition, keeping some of the natural and non-purchased tradition of the past and also serving as an eco-friendly option that’s friendly on the household budget.

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Spirited, spirit-free drinks for any party

By DIANNE CROWN Creators.com Whether you’re planning dinner for two, brunch for twenty or a holiday open house for a crowd, choosing the right beverages — in the right glasses — can make your event truly sparkle. Opting for nonalcoholic drinks offers festivity without the fog for everyone and a temptation-free party for anyone who prefers not to use alcohol.

We’re not talking about a gallon of sherbet foaming in a sea of Hawaiian Punch, orange juice concentrate and ginger ale here.

Chef and restaurateur August Mrozowski provides a sampling of interesting, unusual and delicious spirit-free drinks sure to delight whether mixed by the glass, pitcher or punch bowl.

dishes. A holiday roast coffee goes great with dessert.

For a Hanukkah latkes party, Scott recommends a dry Concord grape fizz with the appetizer and main course, and a chamomile tea with honey sticks with dessert.

About the fizz, Scott says “Dry red wine is often the drink of choice when latkes are on the menu. Its tannic puckering and piquant quality can cut through the heavy, oil-laden ingredients of many Ha-

nukkah dishes. In offering an alcohol-free alternative, we need to consider these qualities, and dry Concord grape fizz, completely sober-safe, truly fits the bill.”

To prepare the fizz for a party, combine two fully chilled 32-ounce bottles of unsweetened Concord grape juice with two chilled 2-liter bottles dry grape ginger ale. No ice needed, serve in wine glasses.

If children are present, serve the more familiar sweet grape juice.

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Mint Lemon Shakeup Squeeze half a lemon into a tall (16-ounce) shaker glass. To that, add the squeezed half lemon, 1/2 teaspoon of mint puree or mint pesto, 1 ounce of simple syrup and 3 ounces of sweet and sour mix. Fill to near the top with ice.

Fill with water and shake. Pour into a glass tumbler or goblet and garnish with a small stem of fresh mint or a lemon wheel.

Sparkling Pear Build in a 12-ounce glass with ice: 3 ounces of pear juice, juice from one-half lemon, 1 teaspoon honey, 1/2 ounce of simple syrup, two thinly sliced pieces of fresh ginger and a pinch of nutmeg. Top the glass with sparkling water or club soda and garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary to finish.

Hot Chocolate a la Augie Pour hot chocolate into a mug until two-thirds full. Top with mini marshmallows and sprinkle crushed starlight mint candies over the top. Carefully use a butane torch to toast the marshmallows on top and melt the candies.

Remember the “eye appeal” as Mrozowski says. Half of the fun of a specialty drink is in the fancy glass. So make your nonalcoholic beverage presentation as pretty, or cool, or elegant as the rest of your party. And don’t be surprised to hear your guests exclaiming with a smile, “This is delicious!”

Award-winning chef and author Liz Scott has written extensively on entertaining with healthful choices, notably in her books “Sober Kitchen” and “Sober Celebrations: Lively Entertaining Without the Spirits.” In this full-color cookbook, Scott creates entire theme meals paired with well-chosen nonalcoholic beverages that enhance the savory or sweet courses. Easy instructions and beautiful photos, effective substitutions, cautions about hidden and disguised trace alcohols and, of course, a wide variety of great recipes for delicious food and drink, make this book a friend to any entertainer.

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Novel services offer kids ways to track Santa

By CHELLE CORDERO Creators.com Eager children all over the world wait for Santa’s sleigh to streak across the sky, hoping for a peek to see what he is bringing them. Parents warn that Santa won’t stop by if they are still awake. Even the most hyperactive child will willingly hurry off to bed when she thinks Santa’s reindeer are loitering on the roof.

Santa’s elves work diligently all year long to make lots of presents for Santa to deliver to the children on his lengthy list. It’s a well-known fact that Santa’s sleigh — led by nine powerful reindeer — travels at the speed of light in order to meet his appointed rounds. Crossing the International Date Line, Santa hits 24 time zones, which makes his work schedule a bit confusing, to say the least.

In 1955 a retail outlet decided to offer local children a chance to speak to “Santa” as he made his way around the world on Christmas Eve; unfortunately, the newspaper ad they placed to publicize this special treat had a typo, and scores of eager children contacted a Colorado Air Force base colonel whose own jolly humor inspired him to let every caller in on Santa’s location all evening. Earning the nickname of “Santa Colonel,” Col. Harry Shoup began a yearly tradition that was formally organized in 1958 when the North American Aerospace Defense Command was first created; every year since then, using the latest in military tracking systems, Santa’s whereabouts during his Yuletide ride have been reported to hundreds and thousands of excited children.

Civilian and military volunteers man NORAD telephones at Peterson Air Force base in Colorado every Christmas Eve to make sure that every curious phone call is answered. It’s reported that no American or Canadian taxpayer funds are used for the operation.

In 1997, Santa-tracking came to the World Wide Web. The site (http://www.noradsanta.org) is active from Dec. 1 through Dec. 25, and on Christmas Eve features CGI footage from “camera feeds” timed to match different time zones across the world, along with radar screens and other entertaining data. NORAD still answers the telephones and emails every Christmas Eve. In recent years social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter have joined NORAD’s efforts to help keep everyone aware of where the Jolly Elf and his reindeer are delivering presents.

“Each year, the NORAD Tracks Santa website receives nearly 9 million unique visitors from more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Volunteers receive more than 12,000 emails and more than 70,000 calls to the NORAD Tracks Santa hotline from children around the globe,” according to a statement issued by North American Aerospace Defense Command.

For children who visit Santa at shopping malls, write letters to him and leave milk and cookies out for his visit, the idea of tracking his journey is simply an extension of the fantasy. (To be honest, clicking around the website is fun for adults, too.)

In addition to the official NORAD Tracks Santa website, many police departments throughout the nation will often add Christmas Eve reports of speeding sleighs and jolly men in red suits on rooftops to their radio transmissions for the benefit

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of anyone listening to an emergency scanner. Television news reporters sometimes add periodic updates about Santa’s location.

There are also apps that parents can download on their phones to show their children how “real” the evening is.

Thanks to modern technology, it is easier to enable children to enjoy fantasies — something psychologists agree is healthy.

While not all children are raised believing in Santa, the tooth fairy or the Easter Bunny, these icons help to instill values and

encourage kids to use their imaginations and dare to dream. Parents are the best judges to decide when a child should be told the difference between imagination and truth. At that point, parents can replace myths with the true history behind the traditions,

such as the real St. Nicholas and his generosity. Belief in the magic of Christmas spirit can also help a child to believe that they can help others, and encourages them to begin their own tradition of caring for the needy and less fortunate.

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Tips for finding your family’s Christmas tree in nature

By JULIA PRICE Creators.com Anyone who celebrates Christmas knows how much fun decorating a Christmas tree can be.

Decorating Christmas trees is one of the most widely celebrated Christmas traditions, and there’s just something about a tree that feels like the holidays. For many families, the act of going to a tree farm, picking out a tree and then cutting it is what makes the tree that much more special. Luckily, there are still many farms that help keep this tradition alive, providing tools such as saws, netting and twine to help make things a little easier.

Before you start your tree farm search, get into the spirit by watching National Lampoon’s “Christmas Vacation.” It has the most well-known tree chopping scene of all time, which, in addition to being hilarious and outrageous, is a guide of how not to cut your own tree. It’s pretty much the worst-case scenario in that classic holiday movie.

The good news is that unlike the Griswold family in the movie, who drive out into the middle of nowhere to find a massive tree, you can probably find a tree farm near you, as they exist close to most cities and towns in America. If it’s your first time chopping down your own tree, these farms are helpful either in assisting you to make the cut yourself or by providing you with an expert who can do the work for you as you stand by and watch. It really depends on the experience you’d like to create.

If you’re going this route, the best way to find a good tree farm is to ask your friends or neighbors for a recommendation. There’s something about the good oldfashioned word of mouth that you just don’t get when you look for reviews on Yelp. However, Yelp is a great tool, as well. You can always do an Internet search to find tree farms in your area. Once you find a farm that looks good, plug that information into Yelp to see what people are saying about their experiences.

Once you find your place, make sure to dress appropriately and to prep your car for the tree chopping, as well. If you’re in a colder area, bundle up with gloves, a warm coat, a hat and boots with treads to prevent slipping. If you live in a warmer area, make sure to at least cover your legs and arms so that you can protect your skin from getting scratched. You may also want to bring gardening gloves for gripping the tree trunk without getting a stack of needles in your hand. For transporting the tree, don’t forget some ropes, bungee cords, a blanket or tarp and, once again, gloves.

If you’re looking for a more rugged experience, you’re always able to venture into the woods for the sake of authenticity; however, it’s best to consult a professional first. There are many YouTube tutorials (you can just type it into the search bar), but without practice, you’re putting yourself at risk.

Once you’ve picked your tree, you want to make sure that the surrounding area is clear. You’ll also want to figure out the direction of the wind so that you can cut with the wind blowing in the opposite direction of where you’re standing while making the cut.

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Tiny gifts delivered in shoes, stockings

By SHARON NAYLOR Creators.com For many families, the tradition of hanging Christmas stockings by the chimney with care (as the song goes) is one of the sweetest parts of the holidays, and it is often the last thing the children do before they go to sleep on Christmas Eve. These decorated, personalized Christmas stockings— some with LED lights and some comically oversized — have evolved over time. No written record exists of the first stocking ever hung, but many holiday historians trace the tradition back to a story like this one, from the St. Nicholas Center website: “There was a man, once rich, who had fallen on hard times.

Now poor, he had three daughters of an age to be married. ... This poor man’s daughters, without dowries, were therefore destined to be sold into slavery, or worse.

Word of the family’s misfortune reached Nicholas, who had the wealth inherited from his parents. Coming in secret by night, he tossed a bag of gold into the house. It sailed in through an open window, landing in a stocking left before the fire to dry ... and the watchful father leaped up and caught the fleeing donor.

‘Ah, Nicholas, it is you!’ cried the father, ‘You have saved my daughters from certain disaster.’ Nicholas, embarrassed, and not wishing to be known, begged the man to keep his identity secret. ‘You must thank God alone for providing these gifts in answer to your prayers for deliverance.’”

Another variation on this story is that St. Nicholas threw balls of gold, not bags, which had led to the tradition of displaying three gold ball ornaments, or three oranges to represent the three gold balls, as a symbol of St. Nicholas.

Many families still maintain the tradition of adding an orange to each Christmas stocking — in addition to those video games and gift cards that are now staples of holiday stocking stuffers — a nod to St. Nicholas’ gifts of gold, and hope and love to good people.

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ing tradition with the Germanic/ Scandinavian god Odin. Children in these regions would fill their shoes with carrots, sugar or straw as gifts for Odin’s flying horse, Sleipnir. Odin would replace those gifts with presents for the children. This still occurs today in some regions of Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium.

St. Nicholas has often been merged with various mythical figures, including a grandmother figure in Italy, but he remains the face of Santa Claus. That name is thought to be a derivation of the Dutch Sinterklaas, the name for their gift-giving holiday icon.

Dutch children would set out their wooden shoes filled with hay and carrots for Sinterklaas’s horse, and — if they’ve been good all year — hopefully receive sweets and treats in their shoes in the morning.

St. Nicholas historians say that he was a charitable man overall, often giving out clothing, food and furniture to the needy. He knew that many poor children worked for their family’s survival, and this did not sit well with his belief that childhood should be savored and enjoyed. This concern turned into the practice of gifting children with sweets and little gifts.

Stuffed stockings keep alive the idea that if you are good, if you help your family and if you are kind and generous to animals and the less fortunate, you will be acknowledged for your goodness and rewarded with a gift more valuable in meaning than in price.

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Create spectacular light display for home, yard

By SHARON NAYLOR Creators.com During the holidays, a gorgeous Christmas lights display can take your breath away. Strings of tiny lights create a sense of magic and holiday joy when arranged elegantly and masterfully on an indoor Christmas tree or outdoor evergreen, and great care is taken for those truly stunning Christmas tree lights that you see during holiday home tours and in department stores. These intricate light displays are works of art, and it’s no wonder that so many companies and private homeowners hire professional décorators to plan their holiday light décor.

Tricia Foley, author of “White Christmas,” shares some of her top tips for choosing and displaying Christmas lights tastefully, joyfully and with great artistry to illuminate your holidays during this season of light and celebration.

“There are lots of bigger, oldfashioned bulbs in solids and multicolor,” Foley says, mentioning the holiday trend of displaying retro-style holiday décor as a theme that hearkens back to longago days of the 1940s through the 1970s, the kinds of bulbs you may have seen on your grandparents’ Christmas trees. Heirloom ornaments are also all the rage, each with a story to tell and wonderful family memory to evoke. Pair these old-fashioned ornaments with old-fashioned, larger bulbs to create a unified look that brings the warmth of shining memories into your home.

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Foley points to today’s trend of fun-themed lights shaped like chili peppers or ornaments, and says these creative light choices are perfect for family holiday décorating. Classic motifs such as stars are quite easy to continue as an annual theme. You’ll always be able to find star-shaped ornaments, and your kids can join you in looking for the stars during holiday shopping trips.

“I prefer one color, usually white or clear for me,” says Foley.

“I have an all-white house and just love the sparkle of them.” An allwhite color scheme is the essence of elegance, with the lights resembling tiny bits of ice shimmer-

ing in the sunlight or moonlight.

White lights also pair well with candlelight in your home holiday décor, creating one vista of pure white lights when you walk into a room.

If you prefer lights to have some color, consider a monochromatic color scheme such as all pink lights or all blue lights.

“I did a tree in a beach house on Long Island for a friend last year with all blue lights and seashells. It was magical and perfect for that house. Different house styles need their own décorating styles,” says Foley, encouraging you to think about your home’s own signature style when you’re planning your holiday décor and light choices. As with this beach house, all blue lights can pair

with the blue of an ocean or lake in your setting, perhaps in view through your windows. Foley says that blue looks gorgeous with greenery.

All-pink lights create a feminine tree style, pairing well with Victorian-style ornaments and garland, and uniformly purple lights pair well with an urbanchic, modern style.

Some people use their lights to pay tribute to a sports team. This is an option for those super-fans out there who have plenty of team logo ornaments and plan to enjoy nights watching late-season football games by the Christmas tree.

A décorating scheme coordinated to team colors may bring out the joys of NFL fandom in your house, filling it with excitement through-

out the season. A sports-themed tree shows off your passion, and your lights make each ornament and element of your tree stand out.

And then there’s multi-colored lights. It may emulate the same color scheme you’ve always had on your trees throughout generations, an old-fashioned color scheme that gets new life through the brightness of LED lights. Foley says, “While our little village puts on multi-colored light strands across Main Street every year, and while I love the old-fashioned look of it, that look can be a bit much in a house or apartment.”

A tree awash with lights just looks more impressive than a tree strung with single lines of lights encircling the tree a foot apart. “One can layer light strings in toward the trunk for depth, with some strands in close to the tree trunk, other strands in the middle, and then at the ends. It’s a great look, using a method that most professional tree trimmers use,” says Foley Simply put: The more lights the better.

“Add lights to wreaths, doorways, down stair rails with greenery, and use lights to surround window frames,” says Foley. “I also like clear LED lights in more modern settings, set in glass cylinders or running down the table with branches and berries.”

Better Homes and Gardens Christmas specialist Ann Blevins reminds you to stay safe, using only lights with the UL (Underwriters Laboratories) label, and to also be sure you’re using lights designed specifically for outdoor use if you’ll set them outside.

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