Noel Night 2017

December 1st 2017

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A seasonal celebration of Durango’s local, independent businesses and our community “Downtown Durango”

Event & Parking Information

Original Soft Pastel by Susan Balas-Whitfield, full signature member of Pastel Society of America and Pastel Society of Colorado

FREE MATTRESS* ONE NIGHT ONLY

CONTENTS 3 4 8 12 14 20 22 23 Welcome to Noel Night

NOEL NIGHT • DECEMBER 1ST • FREE EASY PARKING

Where You Spend Your Money Really Does Matter 12 Days of Shop Local

Noel Night Events

Holiday Gift-Wrapping Tips & Tricks

10 Ideas for making Holiday Memories

Festive TreeTrimming Tips & Techniques

*with purchase of bedroom set *select items apply

Free family photos with Santa Ugly Sweater Contest

Christmas Cards Made Easy & More Efficient

4 – 8pm

Holiday snacks and beverages

5 – 9pm

snfdurango.com

970-422-8644 1316 A Main Ave Durango, Co 2

(Next to Jimmy Johns)

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER VICE PRESIDENT OF ADVERTISING DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE SERVICES SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR

Douglas Bennett

David Habrat Tad Smith

Hunter Harrell

ADVERTISING Christian Ridings DESIGN/PREPRESS

ADVERTISING SALES Amy Baird REPRESENTATIVE

Faith Harmon Kelly Bulkley Sean Moriarty Shawna Long Tana Bowen Teressa Nelson

Justin Meek Michelle Martin Ryan Brown

The Durango Herald uses reasonable effort to include accurate and up-to-date information for its special magazine publications. However, all information comes from a variety of sources and may change at any time for any reason. To verify specific information, refer to the organization or business noted. To view the online version of this guide, visit www.durangoherald.com

W E L C O M E Local First and all the Noel Night participating

businesses and organizations appreciate you for supporting our historic downtown businesses

throughout the year. All the live

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When you support our local businesses, you: ▲ Invest in our community ▲ Keep more money local ▲ Create good jobs ▲ Help the environment

music, entertainment, events

▲ And, show that you believe in your community

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specials are all to say THANK YOU for supporting LOCAL and making this such a great place to live and work.

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Philanthropy

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Happy Noel Night!

Don’t forget your local nonprofits during this season of giving

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Friday, December 1st, 12:00 to 8:00pm

Appetizers & drinks served starting at 4:00

10% - 75% off

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Valid only on Dec. 1, 2017 10am-9pm

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Winter Solstice Market runs from Nov. 24 to Dec. 23 at Durango Arts Center. Find a one-of-a-kind holiday gift in this year’s market filled with local ceramics, jewelry, metal, textiles, glass, wood, note cards, ornaments, calendars, photography, painting and drawing. Support local artists all month long.

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Join us for homemade goodies, hot drinks, Discounts & more on Noel Night!

Stop on by to see our new holiday collection of gifts and seasonal fashions.

For the holly jolly free spirit in you!

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14th Annual Noel Night Holiday Party

Friday December 1st 10am - 9pm FEATURING Jingle-icious Treats Lucky Candy Cane Drawing for 15%-50% OFF!* *Some Exclusions apply

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Celebrate the Season!

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Cowgirls Wholesale Outlet Fine Leather and Sheepskin

20% OFF ALL DAY! Non-Sale Merchandise

546 Main Ave · Durango, CO · (970) 259-2005 NEXT TO TRAIN STATION - IN FRONT OF THE PALACE RESTAURANT

Lots of new inventory • Great Gift Ideas!

Stop in and enter to win a $30 Gift Certificate 638 Main Ave. • 247-9644

20% OFF ALL TOYS

Great selection of toys ages 0-12 • Refreshments KID S Y • Enter to win a $50 Gift Certificate S R O C K TO Children’s Clothing, Toys & Gifts • Great locally handmade items Holiday Blessings and Thank You Durango • Tiffany, Sylvia, & Kaden

563 Main Ave. • Durango, CO 81301 • 970-259-9400

Southwest and Gemstone Sterling Jewelry 60% OFF Bead Sale Free Strand of Beads with $25 Purchase Visit Cowgirls Wholesale Outlet and Get Free Refreshments and Take Advantage of Our Wonderful Sales for Noël Night.

970-259-5613

Pine Needle Mountaineering’s

Stocking Stuffer!

20% off all items you can “stuff” into your stocking

Plus great deals throughout the store!

Join us for beverages, snacks & merry-making

Once again, we will be fundraising for the Joe Philpott & Peter Carver Avalanche Scholarship fund

All Day

Any purchase will enter you in a drawing for a

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NOEL NIGHT EVENTS

All times are approximate. All entertainers and event organizers are volunteers. Give them a big smile!

10 a.m. (all day) The Mail Room and Copy Center 10 a.m. (all day)

Pine Needle Mountaineering 10 a.m. (all day)

Pet Haus 10 a.m. (all day)

Don’t let your presents get delivered after Christmas. Use The Mail Room and Copy Center as your one stop shop for gift wrapping and sending your presents! Free gift wrapping for gifts purchased at participating Noel Night vendors. Convenient, easy and local.

Stocking Stuffer alert. Participate in this fundraiser with libations and snacks for the Joe Philpott and Peter Carver Avalanche Scholarship Fund.

Stop by to doggie and kitty egg nog and pumpkin lattes, as well as warm drinks for humans too.

Bean Bag Toss for your discount amount. Fun deals and open late.

Conundrum Escape Rooms 10 a.m. (all day)

Mountain Bike Specialists 10 a.m. (all day)

Trading, Studio & Gallery, Silk Sparrow 10 a.m. (all day)

Durango Welcome Center 10 a.m. (all day)

Toh-Atin Gallery

10 a.m. (all day)

Studio & Gallery 1-6 p.m.

The Train at Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad 1-10 p.m.

Holly Jolly Trolley

Fanto Park at Park Elementary 5 p.m.

Derailed Pour House

5 p.m.

Rochester Hotel

5-7 p.m.

Maria’s Bookshop Mountain Bike Specialists will host the “locals only” registration party for the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic.

Winter Solstice Market, live music, hot chocolate and treats.

Durango Arts Center 10 a.m. (all day)

4 p.m.

5-7 p.m.

Smiley Cafe 5-7 p.m.

6-9 p.m.

El Moro, El Rancho Get your official Noel Night mug. Designed by Studio & mastermind, Tim Kapustka, the Noel Night mug is available at participating stores. Forget spilling hot drinks on yourself from paper and plastic cups, this limited edition mug will last you a lifetime for only $10.

First come, first served.

1/4 Off Tickets! The Nutcracker by State Street Ballt of Santa Barbara with the San Juan Cymphony Orchestra on Dec. 8th at the Community Concert Hall Noel Night kicks off our month long “60 Years in Business” celebration. Featuring a selection of special Native artists and their work plus special events and promotions throughout the entire month. Live Piano Jazz by Darryl Kuntz, refreshments and a drawing for a Mae Morgan Navajo weaving.

5th Annual Bizarre Bazaar Art Market featuring 25 local artisans, running Dec. 1 thru Dec. 9.

Grand opening of the 14th annual Community Connections Festival of Trees in the train station.

Free trolley all day courtesy of San Juan Basin Health. The City of Durango will offer discounted transit and parking passes in the trolley parked at 8th and Main, in front of the Durango Welcome Center. Free hot chocolate and candy canes for children.

5-8:30 p.m.

Urban Market with Toast & Steaming Bean 5-9 p.m.

Silk Sparrow 5-9 p.m.

Nifty Nanny 5-9 p.m.

The Red Snapper 5-9 p.m.

Durango Police Department 5-9 p.m.

Main Mall hosted by 4Corners Riversports 6:30-9 p.m.

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Come at 4 p.m. to see Santa Claus arrive by helicopter at 4:15 p.m. at Fanto Park. Meet and take photos with him, enjoy hot chocolate and treats, and then follow him as he rides to the Main Mall by carriage.

Wine a little by the fire with live music, wine and cheese plate specials and big giveaways, including gift certificates and two tickets to the New Year’s Eve 1920’s Prohibition party.

Come check out R Space, Durango’s new coworking, meeting and event space at Rochester Hotel. Various artists, comedy, photography and music will put you in the holiday spirit. Warm up at the new S’mores Bar in the Secret Garden too.

Local children’s book author Anna Swain will be signing her new Durango-based book, “ Animal Adventures” and Santa Claus will be here to sign copies of the book, “Santa’s Coming to Durango.”

“Public Lands Art Show” to run Dec. 1- Jan 31. Opening Reception at the Smiley Cafe 5-7pm. 50% of all sales benefit legacy and open space programs of San Juan Citizens Alliance.

Support the Durango Swim Club fundraiser when you purchase baked goods and hot chocolate at El Moro and El Rancho. Also gain a chance to win fantastic prizes in a raffle and beer tickets redeemable at El Rancho with all proceeds benefitting this nonprofit youth organization.

Toast Mobile Lounge, Urban Market and Steaming Bean team up to sell hot chocolate, coffee and snacks with 100 percent of the proceeds going to support the VOA Homeless Shelter.

Serving hot toddies using Colorado “Honey House Distillery” whiskey plus 10-25 percent off store-wide in Silk Sparrow. Pick one of three limited edition locally designed shirts. Proceeds to go towards SASO. Don’t fret if “Santa” needs to Christmas shop. The Nifty Nanny is providing childcare at the Smiley Cafe. Fifteen spots open; first come first serve.Special activities for the children included.

Snappy Hour in the bar all night, plus $4 Smugglers {peppermint Shnapps and hot chocolate) Spot our friends Blue Santa, Bobby the Elf Commander and Officer Cindi Lou Who out on the town and say hello, courtesy of our gracious police force.

Take on Class V Christmas fun when you take a picture with rafting Santa! Mrs. Claus and their elves will be there too. Traditional photos also available. All proceeds go to Hurricane Irma relief.

Come warm up at Artesanos to the beat of West African drums, hot spiced apple-cranberry cider, holiday yums and shopping fun.

The Train Event Center at DSNGRR Museum Scenic Aperture

5-6:30 p.m.

5-6 p.m., 8-9 p.m.

Sandy Kiefer (cello)

5-9 p.m.

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John Grow PAINTS Durango

Durango Welcome Center & Holly Jolly Trolley A Shared Blanket

5-9 p.m.

Robby Overfield

Pourhouse

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Durango Drums

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5:30-6 p.m.

Caroling by Womens Perogative

5:30-6 p.m.

DHS Chamber Music

The Train Event Center at DSNGRR Museum Main Mall

5:30-6 p.m.

Ballet Durango

Ballet Durango Studio

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Christmas Carols by Keyboard

Animas Chocolate Company

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Elevated

Durango Roasters

5:30-7:30 p.m.

Durango Dance Ensembles previews of the Nutcracker Live Jazz Piano by Darryl Kuntz

Durango Dance

Pete Guiliani Band

El Rancho

6-6:20 p.m.

Nic Tarasewicz - Magician!

Durango Arts Center

6-6:30 p.m.

Comedian Ali Wolfe

Main Mall

6-6:30 p.m.

Women’s Perogative

Durango Antique Market

6-7 p.m.

Stillwater Music String Septet

R Space at the Rochester Hotel

6-7 p.m.

Posey

Urban Market

Live Bluegrass Music

Animas Trading Co.

Fred Kosak & Alissa Wolf Live Acoustic Oblee

6:30-7 p.m.

“Annie” open rehearsal by DAC Applause Children’s Theater Group Comedian Ali Wolfe

Eno Wine Bar and Cocktail Lounge Los Amigos Del Sur in the Main Mall The Stage at the Durango Arts Center Rochester Hotel, R Space

6:30-7 p.m.

Women’s Perogative

Main Mall

High School String Players of the Be Frank Foundation Ballet Durango - The Nutcracker

Animas Chocolate Company Main Mall

7-8 p.m.

Nic Tarasewicz — Magician!

2nd Ave Sports

7-9 p.m.

Jonas Grushkin on Piano

Reign Salon

7:30-8 p.m.

Stillwater Music String Quartet

Main Mall

7:30-9 p.m.

The Monkberries

11th Street Station

Honey Hawk

Main Mall

5:30-9 p.m.

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6-8 p.m.

6-8 p.m.

6:15-7:45 p.m.

6:30-7:30 p.m.

7-7:30 p.m.

8-9 p.m.

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(Commons building) Bank of the San Juans 144 E. 8th (Available after 5:30 p.m.)

Smiley Building 1309 E. Third Transit Center Parking Lot 700 block of Camino del Rio City of Durango East Lot No. 2 600 block of E. 2nd Ave. City of Durango East Lot No. 3 700 block of E. 2nd Ave. City of Durango East Lot No. 4 800 block of E. 2nd Ave.

Main A ve

Christmas Carols by DAC Applause Children’s Theater Group The Monkberries

13th St

Hospitality Parking

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From 5-10 p.m. Noel Night only.

Please say thanks to these great friends and leave the parking lots clean.

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City of Durango Parking in metered spots free after 5 p.m.

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College D

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Toh-Atin Gallery

14th St

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5-5:50 p.m.

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Animas Trading Co.

2 12th St 11th St

10th St

160

9 9th St

4

2nd Ave

Nic Tarasewicz - Magician!

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5-5:45 p.m.

1 First National Bank 259 W. 9th

2 La Plata County 1101 E. 2nd

3 Durango Adult Education Center 701 Camino Del Rio

Ca

Main Mall

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Escalante Orchestra

Narrow

5-5:30 p.m.

FREE TRANSIT ALL DAY! PLUS! HOSPITALITY PARKING

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FREE Transit All Day

Durango Trolley Service FREE & EXTENDED for NOEL NIGHT Hours sponsored by San Juan Basin Health. (Last trolley leaves the Transit center at 10 p.m.)

MAIN MALL SCHEDULE 5 p.m.

Escalante Orchestra

5:30 p.m.

DHS Chamber Music

6 p.m.

Comedian Ali Wolfe Women’s Perogative

6:30 p.m.

7 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

8-9 p.m.

Ballet Durango The Nutcracker Stillwater Music String Quartet Honey Hawk

CAROLING SCHEDULE Womens Perogative Downtown with Stops at:

5:30 p.m.

6 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

The Train

Durango Antique Market Main Mall

Christmas Carols by the DAC Applause Children’s Theater Group 5 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

Train Station Up to DAC

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H O L I D A Y gift-wrapping

&tricks

tips

After all the holiday presents have been

purchased, the task of wrapping can begin.

Although some people find wrapping is

relaxing and provides a chance to embrace one’s artistic flair, many others find wrapping

gift after gift becomes tedious quite fast.

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hile there are no statistics on just how many gifts the average person purchases over the course of the holiday season, the

National Retail Federation says the average consumer will spend around $800 on all things holiday. That means there will be a lot of gifts to wrap before the big exchange. Those who want to make gift-wrapping less tedious this holiday season can consider these ideas to streamline the process.

Gather all supplies

When the time comes to wrap gifts, there’s nothing more frustrating than hunting for wrapping supplies. Have paper, bows, bags, tissue, pens, tape (double-sided tape streamlines the process), scissors, ribbon, and any other wrapping accoutrements at the ready. Set up a folding snack table near your wrapping area to hold the supplies so they don’t get in the way.

Choose the right location

Always wrap on a large, flat and sturdy surface. Avoid wrapping on a carpet, which will give gift wrap a wrinkled look and increase the amount of time needed to wrap.

Square it up

If you are a master at wrapping rectangular or square gifts but fail when presents are oddly shaped, place misshapen gifts into boxes and then wrap the boxes. Gift bags also can be used for such gifts, but wrapped boxes may look more appealing under the tree.

Fabric over paper

If you think gift wrap is wasteful, think about repurposing fabric into beautiful wrapping for presents.

A square of leftover fabric, a piece

Gift Wrap NEW! and Ship Station

of a t-shirt or even a portion of a sweater that has seen better days can be transformed into an innovative package for gift-giving. Tie the gathered ends into a bow and skip the tape as well. Dress up with ribbon and a tag for extra flair. Fabric bends and moves, making it more forgiving for oddly shaped gifts as well.

Stock up on paper shopping bags

On your next trip to City Market, bring home more than groceries. Walk away with paper bags and free gift wrap.

Craft a DIY stamp roller or handmade stamps to dress up plain brown bags.

Or wrap the gift in twine and add a sprig of evergreen for a rustic look.

Children can even use markers or crayons to create their own designs on gifts, personalizing even further.

Diversify gifts

Identify each recipient’s gifts by wrapping in a different color or style.

Just jot down the key to decoding the wrapping, and you’ll save time and money on individual gift tags.

Wrapping presents doesn’t have to be a chore. With these time-saving tips and tricks, the work can be a breeze.

Don’t let your presents get delivered after Christmas use The Mail Room and Copy Center as your one stop shop for wrapping and sending presents. Free giftwrapping for items purchased at participating Noel Night vendors. Convenient, easy and local.

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ight discount!

N l e N o o e y ou r Up to 50% off Cho

the entire store all day

Buy $100 Gift Certificate & Receive $10 Free Variety of Gifts and Stocking Stuffers for the Whole Family

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SALE

Happy Holidays!

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970-259-0956 (value between 9.99 and 12.99) Only valid on Noel Night.

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giving Ore House gift certificates puts you on the NICE list! get a free $20 gift certificate for every $100 purchased.

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1 ideas for making

Start a new tradition, and spend time with loved ones while making a new handmade ornament each year. This way the tree is always evolving, and everyone can track milestones.

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MEMORIES

Counting down to Christmas Day means

many different things to people across the

globe. Although families likely have several different traditions they anticipate each

year, it can be fun to incorporate some new merrymakers into the festivities. Here are some festive ideas to include in the days leading up to Christmas — a special family calendar of fun finds.

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Annual memento

Cookie day

Devote a day to making Christmas goodies, such as cookies or candy. Invite friends or family members over, and distribute some cookies to friends and neighbors.

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Holiday classic

Spend the night in, and watch a classic Christmas flick.

Streaming movie services often put classics and obscure titles into rotation during the holiday season.

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Christmas concert

Host a gathering of children where they can sing or perform their favorite tunes for an audience. Take it on the road to a nearby nursing home.

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Dine out

Take a break from cooking, shopping and hosting to stop into a restaurant you’ve been meaning to try. Keep it local to support nearby businesses.

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Adopt a child/family

Volunteer with a charitable organization that provides for less fortunate families. Answer the Christmas desires of a needy child or family by purchasing an item on their wish lists.

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See the sights

Pack the children into the family car to tour nearby areas and look at Christmas lights displays. Bring along cookies and hot chocolate.

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Trim a tree

Get together with adult friends at a tree-trimming party. Rotate the hosting house each year.

Acts of kindness

Choose any act of kindness and make it happen this Christmas. It can include feeding the hungry or helping a disabled person shop for the season.

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Kids’ secret Santa

Spread the joy of giving by having the kids choose a sibling or friend’s name from a hat and purchasing or making a gift for that person.

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F E S T I V E tree-trimming

&

tips

For centuries, people have visited forests to

select their Christmas trees. While tree sellers conveniently stationed in store parking

lots and artificial trees displayed in various

retailers have led fewer people to venture into the wilderness, the Christmas tree is still an

important component of holiday celebrations.

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ong before the spread of Christianity, evergreen plants and trees held special meaning for people during the winter.

Boughs and garlands were hung in homes and over doors and windows to repel evil spirits and illnesses. On the winter solstice, the greenery would represent that spring would once again arrive and banish winter’s dreariness.

Germans who decorated trees inside of their homes are credited with starting Christian Christmas tree traditions during the 16th century. Early Americans were late to adopt Christmas trees because early Puritan settlers thought the tradition — as well as carols and other concepts — were Pagan influences. It took the popularity of England’s Queen Victoria and her German Prince Albert appearing around a decorated Christmas tree to eventually win over much of Europe, Canada and the United States.

Trees are very popular today.

According to StatisticsBrain, 10 million artificial trees are sold in the United States each year, while 34.5 million real trees are sold annually.

Such trees require decorating, and the following secrets and tips can help celebrants do just that. ▲ Prune the tree first. Be sure to shape the tree as desired, since natural trees will have branches sticking out. Wear gardening gloves to avoid being covered in sap.

▲ Position trees away from heat sources, such as fireplaces, vents or radiators, which can cause the tree to dry out prematurely and become a fire risk. ▲ For added safety, anchor a tree to a wall or ceiling, so it will not tumble over onto children or curious pets. ▲ In homage of the first German Christmas trees, decorate with natural ingredients, such as berries and pinecones. Also, use apples, nuts and marzipan candies. ▲ To free up more space for presents, place a narrow tree stand inside of a waterproof planting container.

Place the tree inside. This will provide a more streamlined look that’s neater than a tree skirt. ▲ The more lights the better, especially on dense trees. ▲ For a whimsical approach, match the tree decor to home decor and the color of furniture. ▲ Make handcrafted ornaments with the whole family. ▲ Hang the most delicate pieces toward the top where they won’t be disturbed. ▲ Step back and enjoy your handiwork, which will also give you a chance to find any blank spots that need filling in.

Shaping and decorating the tree is one of the most enjoyable aspects of the holiday season, and there are no rules other than safety guidelines.

CHRISTMAS cards made

&

easy

more efficient

Want to be a hero at Christmas?

Get a gift card and give the gift of family portraits!

Festive greetings to family, friends, coworkers and business associates are an enjoyable element of the holiday season.

Though online cards and social media posts are popular for other occasions, and the greeting card industry is declining at a rate of about 5 percent per year according to an IBISWorld analysis, many people still choose to write out and mail their Christmas cards.

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he amount of money spent on holiday greeting cards accounts for roughly 25 percent of total annual greeting card sales, according to the Greeting Card Association.

Around $2 billion per year is spent on the 1.6 billion Christmas cards people send each year.

Although millions of people are still buying boxed cards, signing and mailing them, there is no denying that the process of choosing, addressing and mailing cards can take time. Streamlining the process and starting card preparation early can make sending Christmas cards that much easier.

Here is how to get started.

Choose your card

Photo greetings remain fashionable, particularly for families who want to show how their children have grown over the last year. Photographers are quickly booked near the holiday season, and photo printing services may be backlogged in December. The best way to streamline the process is to

choose your family photo early (take advantage of summer vacations or autumn foliage trips to snap a great shot) and have cards printed in advance of the holidays.

Maintain your contact list

Keeping a digital file of current addresses can make sending cards simpler. Update it regularly. Printing address labels can save time. This also gives you more time to put personal sentiments inside of the card, where they are more appreciated.

Edit your recipients

Carefully review your holiday card list and see if anyone can be removed from the list. Opt for electronic greetings for people on your list who you are not close with, such as coworkers. Reduce postage costs by delivering cards to family, friends and neighbors who live nearby.

Beat the rush

Spend the wee d after Thanksgiving getting cards sealed and ready to ship. This way your attention can be focused on the other holiday-related activities.

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