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Upcoming Events WINTER WONDERLAND A variety of seasonal crafts for all ages this free family workshop will be held at the Longwood Center for Visual Arts on Dec. 1, from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The center is located at 129 N. Main St., Farmville. For more information visit lcva.longwood.edu.

SOUTHSIDE SPCA ANNUAL HOLIDAY DONATION DRIVE Presented by Haley Auto Mall of Farmville the seventh annual fundraiser will include two days of events. The first event includes cocktails, appetizers, live music, a silent and live auctions, all for a great cause. This event kicks off at 8 p.m., Dec. 1, and lasts until midnight at the Lower School Auditorium at Fuqua School, 605 Fuqua Drive, Farmville. Tickets can be purchased online at southsidespca. eventbrite.com The second event, a donation drive,

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The singers in the Commonwealth Chorale represent many occupations — from farmers, to pastors, to college professors — even a drag car racer. All of them share a common goal of creating music to stir the soul. Director Norma Williams had an illustrious career as leading soprano in opera houses across Europe and managed the Lincoln Opera in Chicago for many years before coming to Farmville to teach voice at Longwood University. Here the choir prepares for one of its spring performances; this one was held at Farmville United Methodist Church.

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THE COMMONWEALTH CHORALE The Commonwealth Chorale, under the leadership of Director Norma Williams, will present Johann Sebastian Bach’s joyous Christmas Oratorio in two performances this year. Sunday, Dec. 2, at 3 p.m., at College Church, Hampden-Sydney, and Sunday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m., at Farmville United Methodist Church. The concerts are free and open to the public.

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FARMVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOLIDAY HOME TOUR A holiday tradition in Farmville, the third annual event includes seven Farmville homes, Longwood University’s Rotunda and the Centra Hospitality House. A portion of the proceeds from this year’s event will be donated to Piedmont Senior Resources (PSR). Tickets are available at the Farmville Chamber office or at www.farmvilleareachamber.org. Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For more Farmville area events visit www.farmvilleherald.com.

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Farmville Chamber third annual Holiday Home Tour

he Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce will come home for the holidays again this year with its third annual Holiday Home Tour. Now a holiday tradition in Farmville, the 2018 event set for Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. includes seven Farmville homes, Longwood University’s Rotunda and the Centra Hospitality House. “I love the Holiday House Tour because it shows off our community at its best,” Chamber Executive Director Joy Stump said. “The Christmas tour shows our hospitality, beautiful neighborhoods, gorgeous homes and holiday spirit.” An added attraction this year is a pre-tour benefit dinner hosted by Harlan Horton at Hotel Weyanoke’s Campagna Restaurant on Friday, Dec. 7. Tickets for the dinner, available for 6 or 8 p.m. seatings, are $65 and include a ticket for the home tour the following day. “We’re excited to have Hotel Weyanoke as a partner this year because they are such a beautiful new addition to our community,” Stump added. “The benefit dinner the night before the tour will just set the mood for everyone to have a fun and fabulous weekend.” While the tour is a fundraiser for the Chamber, a local nonprofit will also receive a donation. “A portion of the proceeds this year will be donated to Piedmont Senior

Resources (PSR) to help them continue the wonderful services they offer to those in need in our area,” Stump noted. “The Chamber loves to give back to members whenever we do a fundraising event, and PSR has been a wonderful partner organization.” Homeowners for this year’s tour include Chuck and Faye Green, Jon and Donna Van Cleave, Emily Pilk, Charles and Margaret Lindsay, Sherry Swinson, Chuck and Candy Dowdy and Rob and Tory Wade. A variety of architectural styles will be represented on the tour. The historic home of Jon and Donna Van Cleave was built in 1898. The centerpiece of the historic home is the entrance hall’s custom circular floating staircase. The home underwent a major renovation in the 1950s by noted Richmond architect Clarence Huff and landscape architect Charles Gillette. Recently another major renovation opened the floor plan and modernized the kitchen and bathrooms. The two-story Victorian home of Chuck and Candy Dowdy was built in 1902. The historic house features an original double front door and transom windows. Much of the hand-carved oak woodwork and heart pine wood floors are still in place. Christmas decorations will favor the traditional and will include family collections of angels and Santa Claus. The First Avenue home of Chuck and

Faye Green is a Sears and Roebuck Craftsman house built in the 1920s by John and Nora Lancaster. Materials, that included everything from structural beams and oak and pine flooring to bathtub, kitchen cabinets and light fixtures, were delivered by railcar to

the Farmville Train Station. The home is currently furnished with a combination of family heirlooms, thrift store treasures and newer acquisitions. The two-story Georgian brick home of Rob and Tory Wade was built in 1935. The Wades are the second own-

6 ers of the home that includes a butler’s pantry and downstairs fireplace. Christmas decorations will feature family ornaments collected over the years and holiday greenery. The home of Emily Pilk is a Cape Cod cottage built in 1941 on The Avenues. The three-bedroom house was remodeled a few years ago. Greenery, ribbons and holiday flowers will offer a warm welcome during the Holiday Home Tour. Sherry Swinson’s brick rancher was built in 1954. “Mrs. Johns who built the house at the age of 75 was from Buckingham, so the house includes a lot of Buckingham slate,” Swinson noted. Christmas decorations will be traditional with live greens. “I love the smell of Christmas,” Swinson added. The Southern Colonial Natchez-style home of Charles and Margaret Lindsay was built in 1993. “Since my husband is in the wood business, the home has a lot of woodwork and crown molding,” Margaret said. Decorations will include items collected over the years and greenery. “The home tour really sets the tone for the whole holiday season,” the Chamber’s executive director concluded. “I schedule this event between Thanksgiving and Christmas so people can come and shop, stay overnight, and see all that Farmville has to offer!” Tickets are available at the Farmville Chamber office or at www.farmvilleareachamber.org. MARGE SWAYNE

Pictured are the Hotel Weyanoke, Longwood University’s Rotunda, the Centra Hospitality House along with the seven homes on this year’s Holiday Home Tour. Photos by Jenn Kinne.

A simple, tasty holiday treat

aking is a holiday tradition in many families. Gingerbread cookies may be the first baked goods that come to mind when people envision the holiday season, but celebrants need not limit themselves when preparing special treats for their families. Macaroons are one beloved baked good that busy holiday hosts may believe are too time-consuming to prepare. However, the following recipe for “Coconut Macaroons with Dried Cherries” from Laurey Masterton’s “The Fresh Honey Cookbook” is easy to whip up and makes for a tasty holiday treat.

COCONUT MACAROONS WITH DRIED CHERRIES Makes 25 to 30 small cookies • 1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut • 8 egg whites • Salt • 1 ⁄4 cup dried cherries • 2 tablespoons butter • 1 tablespoon honey, preferably orange blossom honey 1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. 2. Combine the unsweetened and sweetened coconut on a baking sheet. Lightly toast in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes. Keep close watch so the

mixture does not burn, though you do want a nice toasted golden brown color. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. 3. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 F. (If using a convection oven, leave at 350 F.) 4. Whip the egg whites with a pinch of salt in a medium bowl until the whites stiffen into firm peaks. 5. Fold the toasted coconut into the egg white mixture.

6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drop tablespoon-size rounds, perhaps using a small ice cream scoop, of the coconut mixture onto the baking sheet. Press one or two dried cherries into the top of each macaroon. 7. Melt the butter and honey together in a microwave on high for 20 seconds. Drizzle the mixture over the top of each macaroon. Sprinkle with a tiny pinch of salt.

8. Bake the macaroons for 20 to 25 minutes, until lightly browned (watch carefully to avoid burning), or for 8 to 10 minutes if using a convection oven. The macaroons should be dry to the touch. You may need to bake them longer if it is a humid day. If you live in a dry area, these will keep well for a week. Chef’s note: If you want to be really fancy, melt some chocolate and dip each one halfway into it.

How to stay organized during the holiday rush

he holiday season is a busy time of year when there is much to accomplish. But everyday life continues during the holiday season, and that can make the month of December feel like a juggling act. Organization is one of the keys to managing the holiday season, and the following are a handful of strategies to stay organized during the holiday rush.

WRITE IT DOWN Moving things that need to be done from the recesses of the brain to a physical piece of paper or note-taking

app on a mobile device can be quite helpful. Break down and sort tasks into categories or list them in chronological order. prioritizing those tasks that need to be completed first. Cross off tasks as they’re completed.

BUY GIFTS EARLY Shopping is one of the biggest stressors of the holiday season. The longer you wait to begin shopping, the longer the lines will be at the store when you finally get going. Instead, make a list of gift ideas early in the season and start shopping at the end of November or when you can take advantage of seasonal bonus deals or free shipping.

PICK SOCIAL EVENTS WISELY You cannot be everywhere at the same time. And even if it’s possible to attend 10 holiday parties in a row, that can easily lead to burnout. Attend those gatherings that mean the most to you. If you’re struggling to choose between events, attend and those that seem the easiest to handle. Recognize that you will have to say no to others — just do so with finesse.

HAVE GO-TO SUPPLIES Got invited to a last-minute gathering? Need a gift in a pinch? It is helpful

to have a running stock of hostess and other gifts at the ready. Stock up on delicious, yet reasonably priced bottles of wine. Have a few gift cards to a favorite retailer handy. Put together a care package of movie ticket vouchers and jumbo candy boxes. And don’t forget to find an easy, no-bake recipe and keep the ingredients on hand so you can arrive in style with a homemade dessert. The holidays are festive, fun and full of things to do. Organization can help ensure all of those things actually get done.

Gift-wrapping tips and tricks

uch of the focus of each holiday season is on gift-giving, but all those gifts will eventually need to be wrapped. Stacks of presents just waiting to be covered with paper and ribbon can overwhelm gift givers, prompting them to put off wrapping gifts until the last minute. Hesitant wrappers with a pile of gifts to wrap can use these tricks to make the process go smoothly.

FIND INSPIRATION Instead of looking at wrapping as yet another chore, try to envision how the recipient will feel peeling open the paper and finding the gift inside. Wrapping can be the prelude to the gift itself, and intensify the anticipation. The wrapping paper or style also may draw on aspects of the gift itself. For example, a knit scarf can be placed in a crocheted stocking.

HANDLE ODDLY-SHAPED ITEMS Wrapping rectangular boxes can be a snap, but what about something thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s round or full of angles? Think about placing oddly-shaped items inside another item to make the shape more uniform. Shoe boxes, coffee cans and even paper towel rolls can hold items. Then place the wrapping on these containers.

COVER PRICES To enable easy exchanges or returns, do not cut off the price tags of gifts. Instead, place a festive sticker over the dollar amount, but leave the scan bar visible. This way the gift recipient can return the gift with ease if necessary.

KEEP SUPPLIES AT THE READY Devote a bin or bins to wrapping supplies and tools. Having scissors, paper, tape, ribbon, and more in a designated spot will cut down on having to hunt and peck when it comes time to wrap. Martha Stewart suggests getting a rotary cutter to cut long straight or decorative edges on wrapping paper. Rotary cutters may be easier to use than scissors, especially when paired with a ruler.

WRAP ON A FIRM SURFACE Devote a table or counter to wrapping gifts. This will keep the paper taut and neat and make it easier to cut and position. You risk tearing the paper or puncturing it when working on carpeting or bedding.

COLOR- OR PATTERN-CODE GIFTS Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to visualize who gets what gift when each recipient has his or her own special wrapping paper. This is also a handy idea when wrapping gifts

from Santa, as it will differentiate the Santa gifts from the ones being given by Mom and Dad. With a few helpful pointers, wrapping gifts can be easy. And for those who prefer to skip the wrapping themselves, many malls and retailers offer complimentary wrapping for a small donation to charity.

Buttermilk Chess Coconut Pie • 3 cups sugar • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 6 eggs beaten • 2 cups buttermilk • 1 cup margarine melted • 2 cups coconut sweetened • 2 teaspoons vanilla • 2 deep dish pie shells

DIRECTIONS: Combine sugar, margarine and flour and mix. Add eggs and mix well. Add buttermilk and vanilla and mix.

Add cup of coconut to each pie shell. Pour equal amounts of filling on top and mix. Bake at 325 degrees for approximately 30 minutes. Pie should be golden brown on top and not shake in middle when done.

Corn Pudding • 1 can 4 ounces corn nibbles drained • 2 15-ounce cans cream-style corn • 1 1/2 cup sugar • 2 teaspoons vanilla • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 5 large eggs • 1 pint half-and-half Directions: Grease a 2-quart casserole dish or 2-quart aluminum pan. Mix sugar and flour. Beat in eggs and add vanilla. Stir in cream-style corn. Add half-and-half and stir. Add can of drained niblets last. Bake at 350 degrees until set, approximately 35 minutes.

Photos by Titus Mohler John Ellington presents his Southern Corn Pudding.

5 reasons it’s smart to use credit when holiday shopping

he average American shopper will spend around $975 on holiday gifts, according to past spending trends and estimates from the American Research Group and the National Retail Federation. Although shoppers have various payment options at their disposal, the use of credit cards remains a popular and financially savvy way to handle purchases, albeit when done correctly.

BUILD YOUR CREDIT HISTORY Creditors look at how individuals use credit cards when determining credit scores. One of the biggest components of a credit scoring model is payment history, or the pattern of using credit and paying it back on time. Making repeated purchases on credit cards and then paying the bill when it is due can result in a spike in credit score and help consumers build a healthy credit history. The key is to make payments in full and on time.

CREDIT IS SAFER THAN CARRYING CASH Stores are very busy during the holiday rush, and consumers are easily distracted. Carrying around large sums of cash for purchases can put you at risk for theft or losing the money along the way. There’s

little chance of having lost or stolen cash returned, but a credit card can be cancelled and replaced. Plus, financial institutions have security protocols in place to freeze accounts and erase purchases that were made under fraudulent scenarios.

TRACK YOUR PURCHASES Credit card companies track all purchases and will itemize shopping excursions on cardholders’ statements. This can make it much easier to keep track of your spending. In addition, some stores do not require receipts for purchases made with credit cards.

EARN REWARD POINTS WHILE SPENDING Competition in the credit card world is stiff, and many financial institutions are trying to entice customers with special deals for signing up and using their cards. Some credit cards give cash back. Others accrue points based on spending on particular categories, such as dining or travel. Rewards can be redeemed in various ways and can be a big bonus of using credit over cash.

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Bring old-fashioned Christmas caroling to your neighborhood

hristmas carols help set the mood for the holiday season. Such songs are played in stores to create festive atmospheres for shoppers, and many families play seasonal music as they decorate their homes for the holidays. Carols were first sung in Europe thousands of years ago during Winter Solstice celebrations. When Christian holidays replaced many of the pagan celebrations, Christian holiday carols replaced the earlier songs. Before Christmas carols were sung by the general public, they were enjoyed during church services, when they sometimes were performed by official carol singers. However, new carols became popular during the Victorian era, when many ordinary people took to the streets to share holiday joy with others through the gift of song. Wassail, a thick, hot and spiced beverage, often kept carolers warm, and soon wassailing and caroling became intertwined. Although carols and other songs are still popular forms of entertainment at school concerts and some religious group events, the classic tradition of carolers going door-to-door has largely fallen by the wayside. But those who

want to bring back this once beloved tradition can take the following steps to do just that. • Find a caroling group leader. It helps to have someone who has a sense of musicality and pitch to lead the caroling. Carols are usually sung a capella, so you’ll need a strong singer to guide others and keep them in tune. Recruit a theater or music student or even a member of your church choir. Fill out the rest of the carolers with volunteers who have moderate to strong singing abilities. Of course, you can accept anyone, as it’s more about sharing the joy rather than having a pitch-perfect group. • Choose a neighborhood to visit. Select an established neighborhood where there are likely to be many families and even seniors who will be most receptive to carolers. • Promote your plans if you want a larger crowd. If you want to make the caroling a big event, promote your plans in your local newspaper or in a community bulletin. This way everyone in the community can take in the caroling show. • Choose a handful of well-known songs to sing. Your audience will appreciate easily recognizable songs they can

sing along with if they choose. • Print lyric sheets. Although the lyrics to popular songs are widely known, it helps to have them handy if carolers forget verses. Keep extra copies on hand in case others want to join the caroling group. • Get a sponsor. If you live in a rural area and caroling door-to-door is impractical, see if a local retailer will let you carol outside of his or her store or

business. Doing so can set the holiday mood and may generate free advertising and increased business for sponsors. • Involve youth groups. Kids love the holiday, so including them in your caroling efforts can bring smiles to many faces. Speak with local youth groups to determine if their members may want to join in your efforts to spread holiday cheer.

Spiritual Christmas traditions to embrace

he holiday season is a special and spiritual time of year. It can sometimes be easy to get lost in the more commercial aspects of the holiday season, and there’s certainly nothing wrong with shopping for gifts that will show your loved ones how much you love and appreciate them. For those who want to focus back on the spiritual side of this special time of year, the following suggestions can help

in those efforts.

SHARE THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS The Gospels of Mark and Luke offer differing accounts of the birth of Jesus Christ. Both indicate that Jesus was born to Mary, who was engaged to Joseph, a carpenter. Mary became pregnant through immaculate conception, as she was a virgin when visited by an angel who informed her that she was to carry God’s son. At the time of

Christ’s birth, all Jewish people had to be counted by Roman soldiers for tax purposes. That required people to return to their places of birth. As a result, Mary and Joseph set out on an arduous journey to Bethlehem. Upon arriving in Bethlehem, inns had no vacancies, but Mary and Joseph were given shelter in a stable where Jesus was ultimately born.

ATTEND MASS Churches traditionally hold religious services on Christmas Eve and Christmas. These services are joyful expressions of faith, music and community spirit. But Christmas mass is not the only time to head to church. During Advent, the four-week period preceding Christmas, Catholics prepare and repent. Advent calendars help count down the days until Christmas.

SET OUT A NATIVITY SCENE Make a nativity scene the primary

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FOCUS ON GIFTS FOR GOOD Families can focus their energies on faithful endeavors and the spirit of giving that’s synonymous with the season. Do good deeds for others, embrace peace and love and share special time with others.

SING CAROLS Spread the holiday spirit through song. Get together with a group of friends or neighbors and go door-todoor, or hold a caroling performance at a centralized location. Select religious hymns, but also include some secular favorites. The holiday season is a great time of year to reconnect with one’s faith and spirituality.

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Pets and holiday gifting

urry, finned and feathered friends help make a house a home. These companions are more than just pets; they’re often cherished family members. So it should come as no surprise that, come the holidays, people want to lavish extra attention on their animals by way of presents. The American Pet Products Association says pet owners spend billions of dollars on their pets each year. The majority of pet owners Come the holidays, people want to lavish extra attention on plan to gift their their animals by way of presents. pets on holidays such as Valentine’s Day, Halloween day gifts for their pets. and Christmas. DogTime.com says Gifting pets has become the norm, that pet presents are not a North but various animal welfare organizaAmerican phenomenon, either. tions advise that giving companion While dog owners are more likely to animals as pets should be avoided. buy their pets gifts, cat owners have Pets given as gifts may be at a higher been closing that gap over the years. risk for surrender to shelters by famSome pet parents even offer Christilies who miscalculated the amount mas cards or hang Christmas stockof time and money that’s necessary ings for their pets. to care for pets. Welcoming a pet into According to data from Pricewaterthe family is often a personal decihouseCoopers, shoppers between the sion, and one that should be weighed ages of 17 and 21 are willing to spend carefully by all members of the more than anyone else ($70) on holihousehold.

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