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Scroll sawing toward perfection By MICHAEL MAZUR Special Sections Writer JASPER — He is a meticulous craftsman, a person who shows extreme attention to minute details. Nicholas Brames, the Rock-nRoller Scroller, a naming based on his days playing in a band, will make hundreds of cuts, often repositioning the fine-toothed, narrow blade on his scroll saw as he carves an intricate pattern of a country cabin on a wooden handsaw blade. Once the cutting is complete, the edges and the wooden saw itself are carefully sanded and contoured to provide a smooth surface for three coats of clear lacquer. Even the saw was cut with Brames’ scroll saw. For seven years, Brames has been honing his scroll-sawing skills, picking up tricks from magazines, discovering nuances and learning from his mistakes in his reach toward perfection. He operates the saw at his booth at the Four Rivers Arts and Craft show in Jasper, Christkindlmarkt in Ferdinand and Castle Band Arts and Craft show in Newburgh. Not bad for someone who didn’t even know what a scroll saw was until 2007. Latent talent has a way of manifesting itself at some point in a person’s life and Brames’ artistic self surfaced while he visited a man who owned a wood shop. A scroll saw magazine laying on a workbench caught Brames’ eye. As he thumbed through, he became more intrigued, thinking he would like to try scrolling. The man who received a gift subscription to the magazine wasn’t interested in the subject, so he gave the magazine to Brames. His talent emerged full-throttle. He always had a penchant for art. “I liked to draw, but never studied while in school,” he said. After moving into his current home, he found that the basement was large enough to accommodate a workshop, a place to store his lumber and to setup work stations for his scroll, band and table saws, planer, drill press, sanders and dust-collection system. Although he cuts most of his craft projects from commercial
Nicholas Brames of Jasper works at his scroll saw. PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL MAZUR
patterns, he is looking forward to creating his own designs. He already generates some customized projects, such as cutting out the images of a customer’s children or a personalized wedding piece of a heart carried by a pair of doves with the names of the bride and groom and the wedding date. Some of the domestic hardwood species he uses include sassafras, a fragrant wood, and wal-
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Scroll (Concluded from Page 2) calls the funky smell of zebrawood with the pleasing aroma sassafras emits when planing or sanding. Through trial and error, he found that by immediately planing or sanding sassafras after zebrawood it counteracts the funky odor. Another trick is to sandwich a zebrawood board with a sassafras board. Brames loves to sand. “It really finishes off the project, as you start out with an 80grit sandpaper and finish with a fine grit, the beauty of the wood’s color and grain starts to pop out,” he says. None of his cutouts are painted or stained. Only three coats of clear lacquer is applied to accentuate the natural color and grains. Christmas tree ornaments, costing about $3, depicting images of Christmas trees, Santa faces, snowmen and snowflakes are popular at shows. Larger pieces, including crosses with intricate cutouts, cost around $150 and are also popular. While he is hard-pressed to pick out a favorite project, crosses are among the best. “Its a funny thing,” he said. “Although I go to church regularly, I am not an overly religious person, but it is kind of weird that when I am cutting out the crosses it gives me that extra sense of peace.” Of the craft shows, he really loves Chriskindlemarkt. “I think it is because it is closer to the holidays and busloads of people keep coming; there is more holiday spirit in the air,” he said. Interacting with the people during craft shows is what he especially enjoys. If he isn’t told once, he is told a thousand times by people stopping by his booth that he “must have a lot of patience to do this.” He tells them almost with a robotic sigh, yes, but
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Toy makers’ new darlings: Tiny critics on YouTube By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK — A snaggletooth 8-year-old. A middle schooler with a punk rocker bob cut and big earrings. Tween siblings with a penchant for playing. These are among the young power brokers who will determine the toys that will be under Christmas trees this year. At a time when toy sales have stagnated for years at $22 billion, children who review toys on YouTube are wielding increasing influence. Toy makers are courting them for their ability to connect with a generation that views the online video sharing service like baby boomers do HBO. “Kids trust other kids more so than they would an adult,” says Marc Rosenberg, a Chicago-based toy marketing consultant. Leading the pack of pint-sized YouTube personalities is Evan, 8, who has dimples and a few front teeth missing. With more than 1 billion views between his three channels, he’s YouTube’s most popular kid. He gets more than 800 million views from EvanTubeHD, where he reviews the toys. EvanTubeHD, which features special effects thanks to his dad, Jared, who runs a video production company full-time, is known for telling kids how to play with toys. Evan speaks directly to them, with occasional cameos from his little sister and mom. In a review of Angry Birds Space Softee Dough playset, Evan apologizes for a noticeable lisp: “Sorry if I’m talking a little funny today because I just lost my tooth.” Later, after trying to bite an apple he attached toy “face pieces” to and called “Angry Bird Fruit,” he quips: “It’s too hard to bite without a tooth.” Behind Evan are a few other young YouTube phenoms. Most of the children are identified by first
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Gracie Hunter, left, and her mom, Melissa, make a video for a doll review while on vacation in Kissimmee, Fla. The mother-daughter duo, stars of the “Mommy and Gracie” YouTube show, review dolls for kids. name because their parents don’t want to risk their safety: ■■ Siblings Noah, 14, Jonah, 12, and Emma, 11 star in KittiesMama, which has nearly 400 million views. KittiesMama is a reality show that chronicles the kids’ daily lives, including birthday parties. They also review toys and Emma shows kids how to look like characters from toy lines like My Little Pony. ■■ Gracie Hunter, 11, pairs up with her mother, Melissa, in “Mommy and Gracie,” which has close to 90 million views. Gracie, a redhead who sometimes sports black glasses with rhinestones, searches for hard-to-find dolls with her mom. They’ve even traveled to Canada from their New Jersey home to find a Monster High doll. ■■ RadioJH Audrey has more than 60 million views. Audrey, 11, speaks to tweens, frequently
saying “cool” and “awesome.” She also streaks her bobbed hair in a rainbow of colors and wears big jewelry and studded tees. Audrey’s trademark: reviewing mystery toy bags that are sold at places like Toys R Us. Julie Krueger, industry director of retail at Google, which owns YouTube, says the channels have “huge followings of fans.” Toy makers — from Mattel to smaller ones — have noticed. In fact, Spin Master says Evan’s reviews helped boost sales of its Spy Gear toys 65 percent this year. The private company declined to disclose sales numbers.
“It gives the item more widespread exposure,” says Jim Silver, editor-in-chief and CEO of Time To Play magazine. Toy makers regularly send the young reviewers products. And some ink paid marketing deals with them and their parents. Spin Master hired Evan to appear in a TV ad for its latest Spy Gear toys. Anki, which makes robotic toy cars, teamed up with Evan and KittiesMama for reviews on a race car. WowWee is working with “Mommy and Gracie” on promotional videos for Elektrokidz collectible dolls. The parents and companies de-
clined to disclose financial terms. Most of the parents, who also declined to say how much ad revenue the channels make, have quit their jobs to focus on the businesses. Rosenberg says kids “risk crossing the line of trust” with their audience when deals are made with toy makers. For their part, toy makers say they’re careful to preserve the kids’ voices. Spin Master’s chief marketing officer, Krista DiBeradino, says it tries to maintain “the authenticity intended with each relationship.” Parents also say they try to maintain authenticity. Jason, the father behind RadioJH, says the channel is doing so well with ad revenue that he doesn’t focus on partnerships. Jennifer, the mother behind KittiesMamma, says she’d only partner with brands that her kids enjoy. And Melissa Hunter of “Mommy and Gracie” says her family will only accept deals to benefit children’s charities. “We aren’t just faces for hire,” she says. Evan’s dad, Jared, says he works with partners that resonate with the audience. Evan’s deals came after Jared hired Maker Studios, a promotions and advertising production company whose sales staff also sell advertising on Evan’s channels. Jared, who says he invests the money the channels make toward his children’s futures, says the success was unexpected. “It’s kind of surreal,” says Jared, who started the channel with Evan in 2011. Evan agrees: “I didn’t think it would turn out like this when I first made the channel. I thought I would just get four views.”
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Enjoy the holidays without the added stress By SHARON NAYLOR Creators.com The holiday season can be immensely stressful, even though it’s supposed to be a time for light, peace and reflection. For many people, the season requires a crush of holiday travel, speeding through visits with family and financial expenses that strain the household budget — from gifts to plans for entertaining to cooking the big holiday meal. Even attending parties and kids’ school holiday concerts can be anxiety inducing with every day of the week packed with plans and obligations. This revved-up season begins before Thanksgiving in many cases, so it’s weeks upon weeks of stress, rushing and spending. It’s no wonder that so many people experience higher stress during the holidays, and when you add in poor nutrition from those holiday party menus, as well as lack of sleep from all of the necessary cleaning and gift-wrapping, the holidays can be a marathon of pressure and exhaustion. One solution to this holiday crush of activity is to move a holiday event to the week after Christmas. It might be your neighborhood “ugly Christmas sweater” party. Or even Christmas dinner itself, with more members of your family able to make it to your house once their travel to in-laws has been achieved the week before. Moving your party to a quieter, calmer, post-frazzle date can let you recharge and actually enjoy your get-together. Here are some of the top advantages of planning a postChristmas party: ■■ You and your guests are less pressured and free of the swirl of daily obligations and activities. With the wave of parties over with, you won’t all be glued to your cellphones, handling the business of travel plans, canceled flights, emails from hosts, and other holiday party and gift business. ■■ Your kids may be off from school, which means they can help with party crafts, cooking, setting up, and other tasks. These can be made into fun, family shared activities. ■■ College-aged kids may be home as well, enabling them to see all of the relatives, and also help with your party preparations. ■■ Your holiday decor is still up and ready for your party guests’ admiration. There’s no exhaustion from last-minute decorating the night before your party, or before your houseguests arrive for the week prior to the party.
■■ Travel is often much easier for your guests, since they’re not driving on highways filled with party-hopping guests or slowmoving traffic. Flights, too, may be less likely to be delayed with the volume of travelers diminished. ■■ With 50 to-dos off your list, you’ll have more energy to plan and not be the simmering, resentful host whose negative energy is palpable at the party. Fatigue can do that to you. ■■ You can use the Christmas gifts you received, such as new wine glasses, a new punch bowl, an espresso maker, a cute holidaythemed cupcake tree, and more party ware. ■■ You can set out all of those bottles of wine that you received as presents during the holiday season, cutting down on your party beverage needs and expenses. This new plan might be so popular that it becomes a new tradition, enjoyed by you and by your guests, who all relish the chance to just relax and enjoy everyone’s company. Your party may be seen as a “saving the best for last” get-together. One quick note that party plan-
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Secret Santa: Variations on gift-giving tradition By SHARON NAYLOR Creators.com You may know this gift-giving tradition by the names secret Santa, white elephant or Kriss Kringle; it’s the fun and festive game of choosing one recipient from your family, circle of friends, book club members or work friends and giving that person a Christmas gift. In a secret Santa, the game may go on for weeks, with the gift giver secretly doing nice things for his chosen person, such as leaving little notes or poems and tiny gifts or candies. Then, on the date specified for the secret Santa reveal, the recipient gets to open a special gift to find out who their secret Santa has been. A white elephant can be organized a bit differently, such as attendees each bringing one wrapped gift to a dinner, the gift being tagged with a number, and then everyone drawing a number from a hat to see which gift they will unwrap. This plan, says blogger The Gracious Host, allows everyone a gift, even if a guest doesn’t show up for the dinner. People have added creative twists throughout the years, making secret Santa even more fun. Here are some variations to consider: ■■ Age groups. Have a separate secret Santa game for children and adults. This lets the little ones pick out a present and plan those pre-party hints and niceties for someone their own age. ■■ Autogenerated lists. Use a Kriss Kringle generating website online to automatically distribute gift recipient names, keeping things anonymous for everyone. ■■ Themes. Give your secret Santa-esque gifts a different theme each year, such as edibles, wearables, garden, kitchen, board games and so on. Themes make things easier. Book clubs usually agree to give books to one another, for instance. ■■ Regifting. To make the game budget-friendly to all, let your group know that the gift theme this year is to bring items they already have around the house and would like to regift or repurpose. ■■ Steal-it Santa. Rather than open your gift, you can opt to “steal” the gift of someone who opened their gift before you. You then hand that person your unopened gift and see if you made a good choice. This variation leads to loud fun. The Gracious Host says that if you’re in the middle of the gift-opening lineup, steal the second-best gift, since others will be aiming for the very best gift in
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Guest etiquette: Be polite during the holidays By KRISTEN CASTILLO Creators.com Being polite is always a priority, but it’s essential during the holidays when circumstances can go from respectful to rude in a hurry. “Most importantly, guests should remember to be gracious, patient and tolerant,” says Lisa Gache of Beverly Hills Manners. “Emotions are at an all-time high during the holiday season. Oftentimes, families are forced to come together and inevitably cause otherwise normal experiences to become exaggerated. “If guests — whether family or friends — remember to be gracious and go easy on the personal demands while also being grateful, patient and tolerant of one other and their hosts, then everyone will experience a much more satisfying and enjoyable time together.” Declining an invitation Jacqueline Whitmore, founder of EtiquetteExpert.com and author of “Poised for Success,” says holiday etiquette is the number one thing she’s asked about. A common holiday problem is
‘Tis time to get crafty By CATHERINE MCNULTY Creators.com Not only are a lot of holiday crafts easy to make but they can be a fun, bonding experience for your family. While the supplies you’ll need depend on the crafts you’ll be making, there are certain things you should have on hand. Different types of glue, good scissors, a needle and thread, and Goo Gone (for the inevitable glue spills) are all things that come in handy while crafting. Especially glue. You will need more and varied kinds of glue than you ever thought possible. So what kind of holiday crafts should you partake in? Depends on what you enjoy doing. Making homemade cards for everyone on your list may be overwhelming, but what about for your immediate family? It could be a new holiday tradition, everyone making a holiday card for someone else, and you can include your favorite memory of that person from the previous year. In several years’ time, the collected memories and cards will be worth more than a store-bought cards ever could be. Plus, you can display them as decorations. But don’t stop at homemade Christmas cards. Use up odds and ends of wrapping paper and ribbons and make snowflakes or origami ornaments for the tree. Youtube has a plethora of instructional videos for both. The brighter and shinier the paper, the better. Paper snowflakes and stars can add holiday flavor to any wall or corner in your home. Speaking of trees, you can easlily make a garland out of cranberries. Using waxed dental floss, knot one end of the floss and thread a needle through the other. Then just slide the cranberries on. Easy, fresh and festive. Add some shimmer and shine by lightly spraying it with gold or silver spray paint. Or give the garland texture by spraying them with flocking paint.
declining an invitation to attend a party, dinner or event. Whitmore advises declining right away: “If you can’t attend, say you have another obligation,” she says. It’s important to always respond to an invitation on time. Not RSVPing can be stressful for the hostess who needs to finalize plans for food, entertainment and décor. Gache says it’s also polite to respond in the way the hostess prefers. “If the host requests that you kindly RSVP by phone, then that is the preferred method,” she explains. “If they have sent a mass invitation either through email or via another online invitation website such as Evite or Paperless Post, then it is perfectly acceptable to respond electronically.” An RSVP no-no? “I would avoid texting at all costs,” says Gache. “It is much too informal and therefore should never be used to respond to any invitation.” Holiday faux pas “Drinking too much” is a holiday blunder to avoid, says Whitmore. Another misstep is being or
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bringing an uninvited guest. “One simply should not show up to a party with a group of uninvited guests in tow,” says Gache. “All guests should be cleared in advance and granted permission by the host. Overstaying your welcome is rude too. “Your departure is often dictated by the flow of the party, either by guests slowly departing or signaled by an event such as dessert and coffee having been served,” says Gache. “If you witness your host blowing out the candles and bringing a steady stream of dishes to the kitchen, it is probably time
Regifting A scarf that’s not your style? A gourmet coffee flavor that you don’t like? Etiquette experts are split on the issue. Gache is against it. “There is nothing worse than receiving a gift that was intended for another person with a note to the original recipient still visible,” she says. Whitmore says you can re-gift, but you have to do it tastefully. “A lot of people have decided to do it because it’s more economical,” says Whitmore. “What I recommend is that you don’t re-gift in the same social circle.” For example, if you receive a gift at work and want to re-gift it, make sure the recipient is in another social group such as your book club. “Take away any evidence that it might be a re-gift,” says Whitmore. “Keep seals intact — if you try it and didn’t like it.” Work holiday party If you’re attending a holiday
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Make holiday travel fun for everyone By CHELLE CORDERO Creators.com Holiday roads are filled with families heading to grandma’s house, and those who aren’t traveling by car are using planes, trains and whatever transportation mode has open seats. Traveling with children can be an adventure — whether it is bad or good may depend on your planning. Even young children can be involved with planning the trip. Discuss the destination, how you are going to get there and fun activities to do along the way. If you are using commercial transportation, call ahead and find out rules and provisions when traveling with your children. What seating arrangements are available for young children? If traveling by plane, bring your own car seat, but make sure it meets FAA standards; booster seats are not adequate for an airplane because there are no shoulder harnesses. Pack each child’s necessities (baby food, medication, diapers) separately in carry-on bags in case your checked luggage gets waylaid. If your child has health issues that may be exacerbated by the trip, let the flight attendants or train conductors know in case an emergency arises. Remember to bring your child’s passport and other identification if you are traveling internationally. Whether you are traveling by private vehicle or mass transit, your children will most likely be in strange territory, and in the event you are separated, they may be frightened and unable to find or identify you. Sew a name label inside your child’s clothing (never outside where a stranger may pretend to know your child), and write your contact number and a second contact number on a piece of paper and put it in your child’s pocket. Carry an up-to-date picture of your child with you to assist in any search for a missing child. Even young children should practice saying their full name and destination and/or hometown. It wouldn’t hurt to put your picture in the child’s pocket, as well. Make sure you have an appropriate car seat for your child and buckle him into it while on the road. Many rental companies will rent car seats if you haven’t brought your own with you. Remember: Safety first during any car ride. Make sure everyone buckles up. Avoid “Are we there yet?” -- or at least reduce the frequency -- by giving your children maps of the journey and crayons or pens so they can mark off sites along the way. Younger children will appreciate a more graphic map including pictures of landmarks, while older children may enjoy navigating with a regular road map. Let your child pack a “go-bag” for the trip, which can include any of the following: a small stuffed doll, a coloring book and crayons, a reading book, magnetic car games, reasonably small toys with soft edges and rounded corners, puzzle books and Mad Libs. Older children can be encouraged to journal the trip in a blank book using pictures and/or words, to write touristy postcards to send to friends, or to take pictures with a digital camera as a photo record. Supervise while your children pack their car kits, but let them make most of the choices. Just remember that if the car stops suddenly, all objects become missiles; so avoid scissors, sharp pencils, and large hard toys. You’ll be a hero if you pack an extra tote with surprise toys, puzzle books, etc., and keep it in the trunk until and if needed. There also are makeshift games the whole family can play: “find the license plate” (keeping track
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12 movies to put you in the holiday spirit By KATIE NEIPRIS Creators.com
true meaning of Christmas, you can still appreciate the antics of our beloved Melendez characters. American kids would have no idea which holidays are significant without the guidance of our prematurely balding protagonist.
The most wonderful time of the year is on its way! Kick off the holiday season with 12 Christmas classics that are sure to turn your November frown into a yuletide grin. Get out your reindeer sweaters, make some peppermint hot chocolate and cuddle up with a loved one and a DVD. 1. “Love Actually” (2003) On the first day of Christmas Richard Curtis gave to me six unrealistic expectations for love and Hugh Grant in a pear tree. Calling it a rom com in the contemporary sense almost short-changes it — this is a truly Shakespearian romantic comedy, with a marvelously entwined ensemble cast featuring the best that Britain has to offer. Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Liam Neeson, Martin Freeman, Rowan Atkinson and, of course, the most uplifting musical number ever flawlessly grace the screen together. 2. “Elf” (2003) I don’t think I’m alone in saying that this is Will Ferrell’s best performance of his career. If “Elf” doesn’t get you in the mood to sing carols, chop down your own Christmas tree and consume copious amounts of syrup, what can? 3. “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947) Frank Capra, you beautiful soul. Natalie Wood shines in one of the best child performances ever given. It’s one of those movies that changes meaning for you between when you watch it as a kid and when you watch it as an adult — at the core of the story it’s about growing up and never getting too old to believe in Santa Claus. The scene with the mailmen delivering countless bags of letters? Iconic. 4. “The Holiday” (2006) Also known as “The Holiday from Reality,” this film is a festive 136 minutes where you can live vicariously through Cameron Diaz and pretend you’re spending Christmas with Jude Law. 5. “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (1993) This movie is marvelous because it encompasses the two most important days of the year, so you can get your Halloween and Christmas fix in one sitting. Tim Burton’s trailblazing style puts a twist on Christmas that has yet to be topped. 6. “Home Alone” (1990) I watched this frequently as a child and thought it was just a hilarious movie about every kid’s fantasy. Being home by yourself, able to slide around in your socks and eat whatever your heart desires? Amazing! When I watched it as an adult I realized that it’s an actually horrible premise (they forget about their kid!), but once we get past this it’s really a delightful movie. 7. “Die Hard” (1988) Some people don’t consider this a “real” Christmas movie, but I beg to differ. His wife’s name is Holly. Case closed. 8. “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” (1966) I’m a traditionalist when it comes to “The Grinch.” While I do respect that Universal was able to successfully adapt a picture book into a narratively coherent feature, the TV special is just too darn cute. Boris Karloff was meant to play villains, even (or especially) if they’re fuzzy and green.
12. “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946) The Christmas movie to end all Christmas movies. There’s really nothing more magical than Jimmy Stewart getting a renewed lease on life.
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Don’t just be careful what you wish for; be adorably mischievous about it and you won’t get in trouble. 9. “A Christmas Story” (1983) Don’t just be careful what you wish for; be adorably mischievous about it and you won’t get in trouble. 10. “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989) Possibly the most realistic of all of these, National Lampoon accurately portrays the lessthan-merry parts of Christmas. However, despite the in-laws and familial squabbles, the Griswold clan ultimately comes together
and reminds us that we love each other. This movie has everything you need to get in the holiday spirit: Chevy Chase in a Santa hat, the most overly decorated house you have ever seen and a cat electrified by a Christmas tree.
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11. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” (1965) They just don’t make TV specials like they used to. Of course, now we might pick up on the notso-subtle religious undertones, but no matter your stance on the
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Christmas tales: Books to brighten season By SIMONE SLYKHOUS Creators.com When I was growing up, my family had a vast collection of Christmas stories, and bringing out the heavy box of books was the official start of the season. While we were curled up with some hot cocoa and a classic tale of magic and wonder, the Christmas spirit was never brighter. Here’s a list of 12 memorable holiday tales, from old classics to newer favorites: ■■ 1. “The Nutcracker,” E.T.A. Hoffmann (1816). Most people are familiar with the classic ballet by Tchaikovsky; however, the book contains more storylines than the ballet. This is also a relatively long book — more than 100 pages. Reading “The Nutcracker” to younger children (or to yourself) in small pieces over the course of a few weeks could be a great lead-up to Christmas Day. ■■ 2. “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” Clement Clarke Moore (1823). “’Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro’ the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” This ubiquitous poem taught me about sugarplums and that if I listen hard enough on Christmas Eve, I may hear the clatter of a sleigh and eight reindeer on my roof. ■■ 3. “A Christmas Carol,” Charles Dickens (1843). Variations of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge have infiltrated our lexicon so completely that you might forget the novella that started it all. Dickens’ tale of greed and redemption is part Halloween, part Christmas and all nostalgia.
■■ 4. “The Little Match Girl,” Hans Christian Andersen (1845). If you are in the mood for a good cry this Christmas, Andersen’s endearing story of a poor girl selling matches on a freezing New Year’s Eve is perfect. As she strikes each match to abate the cold, visions of happiness, family and warmth abound. It’s a great reminder that even a small match is something for which to be thankful. ■■ 5. “The Tailor of Gloucester,” Beatrix Potter (1903). The author of “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” pens a great story of kindness begetting kindness. After falling ill, the old tailor is unable to finish a waistcoat for the mayor on his Christmas wedding day. Some kind mice living in the tailor’s shop decide to help out the old man, who has always been kind to them. ■■ 6. “The Gift of the Magi,” O. Henry (1905). For anyone who has looked in the bank — piggy or otherwise — to only find a meager sum, Christmas can seem challenging. Despite scrimping and saving, Della has only $1.87 for husband Jim’s Christmas gift. In O. Henry’s take on selflessness, Della and Jim prove to be the wisest fools. ■■ 7. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”, Dr. Seuss (1957). “The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! Now, please don’t ask why. No one quite knows the reason.” Dr. Seuss’ gorgeously illustrated and imaginatively written children’s book will open the eyes and strengthen the hearts of even the grouchiest, grumpiest Grinch.
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Find a new favorite Chrismas story at library or a favorite bookstore. ■■ 8. “The Polar Express,” Chris Van Allsburg (1985). Be sure to sew all your broken pockets before boarding a train set for the North Pole. By choosing to board The Polar Express, a young boy, entertaining the idea
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Small surprises build big traditions By ERIC CHRISTENSEN Creators.com Although Advent calendars are named after a Christian holiday season and were historically used by religious families, they straddle the divide between religious and secular. Derived from the Latin word for arrival, Advent is the Christian season of prayer and fasting that starts in late November and runs for four Sundays, preparing for the birth of Jesus. Advent calendars, on the other hand, typically use sweets and gifts to count down the days of December until the bigger gifts of Christmas. Whether your family uses a traditional or more secular version, Advent calendars can be a great tool to develop a sense of hope, joy and love that any family can enjoy. Advent calendars first became popular in the mid-19th century in Germany. Families marked chalk lines on the front door or lit 24 candles around a wreath to count the days of December. Inspired by the handmade calendars his mother made for him as a child by attaching 24 sweets to a piece of cardboard, Gerhard Lang produced the first mass-printed calendar in the early 1900s. It revealed a small, color religious picture every day. Advent calendars became popular all over Europe and spread to the U.S. in the 1940s and ’50s. Today, families can find calendars depicting religious imagery, Santa Claus, Christmas elves or even images taken by the Hubble Space telescope. Maxwell Ryan, CEO and founder of the website Apartment Therapy, has linked to dozens of DIY Advent calendars. He believes traditional models aren’t as popular these days. Not only are they seen as “cheap” and “cheesy,” but also they are not as interactive or appealing to modern kids. Instead, he thinks DIY Advent calendars are becoming more popular because they are more creative. They hide goodies in pockets, bags, boxes, drawers and other containers, not simply the paper doors found in more traditional models. Similarly, they are now made from nearly every material instead of just paper and cardboard. At its most basic, Ryan says an Advent calendar is a series of toy pockets in which small gifts can be placed. An easy Advent calendar can be built by “hanging
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a cord across a window or doorway and stringing the pouches across it. The child can reach up and grasp it, pluck it off.” Alternatively, you can create an array of bags, boxes or wrapped items across a table or mantle. Traditionally, Advent calendars offered sweets or pictures. Ryan says, “The thrill for children is in the moment of discovery, so food is great. For an older child, however, a book or some other gift might be better.” Ryan cautions against giving 25 gifts. “Because Advent calendars are a series, it lends itself to giving someone pieces of a whole, like individual pieces of a game, almost like clues.” Ryan suggests focusing on “something small that has a moment of surprise to create a sense of delight. When you open up that door or that pouch, that moment of wonder and surprise is everything. That’s what you want to create.” Advent calendars are an excellent way to create that sense of joy, hope and mystery of the holiday season. Moreover, it can be a
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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 four to 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. From James Ives, bartender at PINE at the Hanover Inn 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 mixture 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
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. Note: Recipe can be used with turkey, roasted pork, duck or venison. From executive chef Nicolas Michel Bour, Loews Coronado Bay Resort in San Diego.
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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. The others are the 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. According to The Cranberry Institute, a nonprofit organization to support cranberry growers, more than 1.19 billion pounds of cranberries were produced in the U.S., Canada and Chile in 2013. All those berries are ready to eat. From appetizers and drinks to snacks, sides and desserts, cranberries will brighten up any holiday meal.
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Ho-ho-holiday tunes ignite holiday spirit By JULIA PRICE Creators.com The holiday season is coming, and so are all of the classic tunes that put us in the mood leading up to the actual holiday. Holiday music changes an entire environment, and so many of the best holiday songs hold a special place in our hearts. When we play them each year, we return to that magical place filled with love, family and joyous celebration. All Christmas songs have that special something. So what then are some of the best, and what makes them so classic? Following is a step-by-step analysis of some all-time greats. Fire up the lights, and throw on your ugly sweater! Here comes Christmas! ■■ 1. “The Christmas Song,” by Nat King Cole. “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire...” This staple of the holiday season almost never became a reality when, in 1946, Capitol Records objected to the initial recording. Thankfully for the world, they loosened up and produced this epic track, which paints the intimate portrait of what it feels like to be around the holiday spirit. This is one of those songs you can almost smell. ■■ 2. “All I Want for Christmas,” by Mariah Carey. Since the institution of the Nielsen SoundScan system in 1991, which accurately tracks music sales, “All I Want for Christmas” has sold more than 2.3 million copies, making it the bestselling Christmas track of the present era. It has become such a symbol of the holidays that you can accurately read a calendar based off of the frequency of its radio plays during the holiday season. Mariah’s voice floats and soars as she delivers this standard of modern Christmas tunes into our homes and hearts every year.
■■ 3. Bing Crosby’s version of Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas.” Perhaps the most recognizable Christmas song of them all, “White Christmas” is acknowledged by Guinness World Records as the best-selling single of all time, with an estimated 50 million copies sold worldwide. When combined with other artists’ versions, that number is closer to 100 million. The resonant tone of Crosby’s voice lends itself to the track, adding a mystical edge to it and appealing to everyone who listens. When “White Christmas” comes on, it becomes just a bit colder, even if there isn’t snow outside. ■■ 4. “The Chanukah Song,” by Adam Sandler. Yes, No. 4 on this list goes to a non-Christmas Christmas song. Sandler wrote the song in 1994, originally for “Saturday Night Live,” with “SNL” writers Lewis
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■■ 6. “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!,” by assorted artists. “Let It Snow” has been sung by some of the greatest singers of all time, including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Conniff, Bing Crosby, Smokey Robinson, Aaron Neville, Kenny Rogers and, most recently, Michael Buble and Darius Rucker. It was first recorded in 1945 by Vaughn Monroe, and it hit No. 1 on the Billboard charts the following year. Because the song contains no references to Christmas, it is enjoyed across the board as a seasonal favorite. “Let It Snow” is the perfect mood setter for any holiday occasion.
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Sparking cocktails If you are hosting a brunch or lunch party during the holidays, sparkling wine cocktails (or sparkling apple cider for a nonalcoholic version) are just the thing. An easy holiday twist on the mimosa is the poinsettia: sparkling wine plus cranberry juice. Similarly, other juices, nectars or syrups, such as pomegranate or raspberry, can be used. Berries or wedges of fruit can be floated in these cocktails. And for those looking for an extra kick, bitters, orange liqueurs (such as triple sec, Cointreau or Gran Mariner) or grenadine can be used to top a sparkling
One of the best parts of the holiday season is having a reason to enjoy lots of parties. And whether it is just a few family members or a house packed with friends, for many people, a holiday party is not a real party without seasonal beverages. But year after year, party after party, many people reuse the same classic recipes. This year, try putting a new spin on those classic recipes by tweaking them with other traditional holiday flavors and ingredients. Punches Most iced punches start with a base of soda and fruit juice. With a little bit of creativity, you can make your regular punch a standout. If you like the color and taste of cranberries, try mixing a liter of cranberry juice with a cup of orange juice and a dash of lemon juice. Top with ginger ale, and, if you want an adult version, add pomegranate liqueur and light rum. With the variety of flavored vodkas available these days, punch bases can be tweaked with nearly any flavor you might like, including peppermint, cranberry-apple and even pumpkin pie. If you want to try something different, try a recipe that is centuries old: Wassail, as featured in the carol “Here We Come A-Wassailing.” Combine 4 cups each of hot tea, cranberry juice and apple juice with 2 cups orange juice, one cup of sugar and 3⁄4 cup lemon juice. Heat and steep three 3-inch cinnamon sticks and 12 cloves in the mix. When you serve, feel free to add a finger or two of bourbon. Mulled cider or wine There is something so comforting about mulled cider and mulled wine. Warming spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, clove, orange zest, allspice, peppercorns, anise and nutmeg can accentuate and transform the natural flavors. Gently warm your cider or red wine, adding sugar and your favorite spices. But remember, as the liquid reduces, flavors will become more concentrated, so
wine cocktail. Alternatively, these juices can be mixed with vodka to make colorful and tasty holiday martinis. There is comfort in returning to tried-and-true recipes, especially if it is a family recipe you grew up with. But if you’re up for experimenting, there are plenty of holiday flavors that can be easily incorporated into those recipes to make them your own. Citruses, spices and berries can turn those standard recipes into superstars. And these ingredients are very forgiving, so making a mistake is nearly impossible, and you can relax and focus on your party.
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Who, what, when and why of Kwanzaa By CHELLE CORDERO Creators.com Kwanzaa is a celebration of ideology that is observed for seven days, from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1. It honors universal African heritage and is a celebration of family, community and culture. The holiday is symbolic of the tribal and family gatherings during a harvest. Created in the 1960s by activist and educator Dr. Maulana Karenga, the intent was to encourage African-Americans to return to the traditional values of family and community from their heritage. Karenga is a professor and the chairman of the Department of Africana Studies at California State University, Long Beach. The seven candles in a kinara (candelabra) are lit individually to observe unity, self-determination, responsibility, cooperation, purpose, creativity and faith. From the official Kwanzaa page: ■■ Umoja (unity): To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation and race. ■■ Kujichagulia (self-determination): To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves. ■■ Ujima (collective work and responsibility): To build and maintain our community together, to make our brothers’ and sisters’ problems our problems and to solve them together. ■■ Ujamaa (cooperative economics): To build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them together. ■■ Nia (purpose): To make our collective vocation the building
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Make children’s table special place to eat By CHELLE CORDERO Creators.com Were you one of the unfortunate who felt punished for being a kid when there was a crowd around the dinner table? You couldn’t wait to grow up and sit at the big-people’s table and finally feel as if you were noticed. Or were you one of the lucky ones who still want to sit at a separate children’s table because it was so much fun? Youngsters shouldn’t feel penalized when sitting at the children’s table during the family holiday get-together. If you put as much effort into decorating and accessorizing their table as you do for the adults-only setting, you may be surprised to find a few adults wanting to keep the kids company. The concept of a children’s table was created for a variety of reasons, including space and seating, adult conversation, breakage of fine dinnerware, and, yes, even superiority (in the vein of “children should be seen and not heard,” etc.). But there is no reason the kids shouldn’t enjoy their meal as much as or more than the older set. Don’t just put the kids in a separate room around a bland table with only the barest of food selections. Try throwing a colorful tablecloth over the table — disposable plastic is OK — and set the places with attractive plates and glassware. Today pretty disposable plastic plates and stemware can really dress up a table and avoid damage to fine china; even mismatched everyday dishes will
a simple vinyl tablecloth under the table will make cleanup after spills and dropped food easy and will protect even carpeted flooring so no one has to fret. There are lots of terrific things a considerate host can do to make a seat at the children’s table a coveted place. Let the kids draw between courses. Put a square piece of butcher or craft paper over the tablecloth, and set crayons at each place setting; printable coloring pages are an alternative. Use small Christmas stockings to hold each child’s napkin and utensils. Small chalkboards can be painted (borders) and personalized with the children’s names for use as place cards. Give each child a goody bag with a small toy, a tree ornament and a candy cane for an after-dinner treat. If the table is large enough, set a small working electric train (battery-operated is preferred) at the children’s table to carry condiments and more. Especially if the younger set is seated in a different room without adult supervision, it is a good idea to have one of the older children supervise; provide a little gift as thanks. Preparing a few kidsonly food choices will also help to fill even the fussiest eaters. Most children like finger foods such as chicken tenders, carrot sticks, olives, grapes and breadsticks. Depending on the children’s ages, you can allow them to serve themselves during select courses and let a parent prepare the main meal blue-plate-style. Use plastic wine goblets to serve water, juice or soda to make each child feel “grown-up.”
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Games, challenges bring families closer By JEANELLE HORCASITAS Creators.com It’s Christmas Eve. The holiday feast, desserts and drinks have been consumed. Now it’s the time to anxiously wait for the midnight hour to strike so that the giftopening fun can commence. But what is there to do in the meantime? Well, to limit the cellphone, computer and television activities, make the most of your time together as a family with a few Christmas games to get everyone in the spirit and pass the time! Here are a few ideas to get the fun started: Christmas bingo Coming from a large Mexican family, my all-time favorite Christmas game is loteria (lottery in English). However, this game is not limited to just Mexican tradition; it can be played by anyone and everyone. Although, if you are a not a Spanish speaker, this might prove difficult. So I have another great alternative to this game: Christmas bingo. Loteria is essentially a bingo game, however, using images such as la sirena (the mermaid), la luna (the moon) and la mano (the hand). Therefore, adopting the basic rules of bingo and the image as opposed to numbers of loteria, you can create your own Christmas bingo. However, if you’re crunched on time, check out noelladesigns.com for some pre-made Christmas bingo cards and rules (for those who might have forgotten). You can even raise the stakes by offering a prize to the winner. This could be an actual prize or even just giving the winner the privilege of opening the first gift of Christmas. The greatest part about Christmas bingo is that it’s ageless — your grandma and grandpa, and even your energetic nieces and nephews will all enjoy playing this game together during the holidays. Gift-wrap relay Who will be the gift-wrap master in your family? The gift-wrap relay is an awesome game for the ultra-skilled and ultra-competitive folks. First, you will split into teams of three, and this group could be comprised of adults and children. However, I would recommend purchasing the a gift-wrap cutter to use instead of scissors (we wouldn’t want any injuries this season). The most successful teams designate a specific duty of the gift-wrapping process to each member. One person cuts the paper, another prepares the tape and the last member strategically wraps the paper around the object to produce a beautifully gifted product. Time the simpler items by a minute, and about two min-
utes for the harder-to-handle ones. Include easy geometric shapes to wrap (rectangle, squares), as well as the challenging odd-shaped circular and triangular objects. Furthermore, even if a team finishes first, if their gift looks like something that was stuffed into the garbage disposal, they may not be the winners. Be sure to compare the competitors’ results, too. Keep in mind that the object of the game is not only to finish first, but to also produce a good-quality gift-wrap. And for those family members that may be too competitive, give them a gentle reminder to take the competition light heartedly to avoid any fights. Ultimately, the
goal is to have a good time together with a bit of friendly competition. Happy wrapping! Battle of the Carolers I’m sure you’ve heard of “Battle of the Bands,” but have you ever witnessed a Battle of the Carolers? For all of you “Pitch Perfect” fans, this is an aca-mazing opportunity to show off those pipes with some classic Christmas tunes. However, if you have any musicians in the family that want to play the guitar, piano, drums, etc., that works too. This game can be played two ways. The first option is a game of which team can sing an entire song word-for-word. Although we are
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Holiday etiquette: Save the wine, stow the coats By SHARON NAYLOR Creators.com When you’re hosting the holiday gathering, you’ll need to follow etiquette rules to shine as a host and impress your guests with your good manners. You could have the most beautifully decorated home and the most delicious holiday meal your guests have ever tasted, but if you make any etiquette mistakes, the glow is off, and attention will be paid to your lack of decorum. Here are the etiquette rules for some of the most common holiday party situations: ■■ When guests bring a bottle of wine, do you serve it at the party? When guests hand you a bottle of wine or champagne upon their arrival, etiquette expert Philip Howard says, “The host should thank the guest warmly, put the bottle away for another time, and serve the wine he had already arranged for dinner. If the gift is red, wine snobs would say it is too late to open it now and let it breathe. If it is white, it is too late to chill it to the right temperature. If it is disgusting plonk, you and your guests had better stick to your own bottles.” It would be a terrible etiquette flub, and make you look cheap, if you only set out bottles of wine brought by your guests and didn’t supply any of your own. ■■ When guests arrive, is it OK to just leave the closet door open by the front door, thinking they’ll hang their own coats? You may be busy cooking or setting up for dinner, but it’s not proper form to expect guests to hang their own coats. You, or a family member, should always offer to take and hang their coats and let ladies know where they can safely stow their handbags. If there is a lack of hanging space in your closet, have guests place their coats on a bed, impress them by spreading a clean sheet or blanket over the bed on which you place their coats. Guests are aware of dust mites and may be allergic to that faux fur blanket you have on your bed, and so a clean layer is a great detail. ■■ When guests arrive, do we have to introduce them to everyone? To help facilitate mingling, About.com etiquette expert Debby Mayne says you should introduce guests to one another, especially when there are just a few guests as your first arrivals. It makes everyone comfortable and allows guests to discover common interests more quickly. Some people are more socially awkward, so they’ll appreciate your taking the lead and making introductions. ■■ Do you have to follow any kind of special seating plans, like not seating married couples together? While there are etiquette rules for ultra-formal dinners, such as at royal palaces and the White House, it’s perfectly OK to sit couples together, for their comfort. Just make sure that any elderly or pregnant guests are given the most easily accessible seats and that guests are not crowded uncomfortably at the table. You may need to add an extra table at the end of yours to give guests more elbow room. ■■ Is it OK to have a kids’ table? Yes. If you wish to sit the kids to the side, just be sure there is a responsible child who has expe-
rience watching over little ones seated at the table — and that the kids have an activity such as coloring books or sheets to keep them occupied. You also can seat children next to their parents, who will likely keep the little ones in line and cut their food safely. ■■ Is it OK if you have to spend most of your time in the kitchen tending to your complicated menu? You don’t want to miss all the fun at your holiday celebration. Mayne says, “Do as much preparation as possible the day before so you can enjoy the party with your guests,” which also allows you to keep an eye out for any guests who may have had too much to drink. You must protect your guests, and yourself, against their driving while intoxicated, so be present and watchful and ready to prevent any guests from getting drunk and then driving.
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■■ Are you supposed to say “no” when guests ask whether they can help? This is a big one for family holiday dinners, because some guests don’t want to just sit there while you’re doing all of the work. And some guests offer to help because they feel more comfortable with something to do, rather than mingling. So it may be a gift to them if you let them do a little something to help. Pre-think a few easy tasks that let them be of service, such as
putting pickles on the pickle plate or taking the coffee cream out to the table, but don’t disrupt the flow of what you need to do. ■■ If guests want to leave early, are you supposed to speed up the offering of dessert? A guest who has to leave early will not want to cause you any extra work or change the rhythm of your celebration. They don’t want to be responsible for rushing the party. So just offer to put some desserts in a container for them if
they’d like, and wish them a safe and happy holiday as you walk them to the door for goodbyes. Finally, etiquette guru Peggy Post reminds you to mind your table manners and avoid doubledipping your shrimp cocktail at this party even if you’re in the habit of double-dipping your own shrimp at regular meals. Eyes and cameras are on you, so sloppy eating, chewing with your mouth open or even eating very quickly should be avoided.
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