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from the archive: For decades, Bill Hixson has been synonymous with this time of year, earning the nickname Mr. Christmas. The owner of Hixson’s in Lakewood — an emporium of ornaments, collectibles, antiques and gifts — designs his own line of glass ornaments and helped decorate the White House for a number of administrations. ohiomagazine.com/hixsons
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Emily Ellyn @emily_ellyn The Ohio-born chef captured our hearts on Food Network and continues to inspire us with recipes remixed in her Retro Rad style.
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Bluffton, p. 6 Cambridge, p. 71 Centerville, p. 34 Chillicothe, p. 38 Cincinnati, p. 5, 10, 68, 72, 73 Cleveland, p. 7, 10, 29, 70, 72 Columbus, p. 10, 12, 27, 71, 72, 79
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Delaware, p. 48 Sandusky, p. 54 Toledo, p. 9, 10, 28, 71 Wadsworth, p. 60
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Cincinnati Museum Center @cincymuseum We love checking in to see what cool facts, archival photos and new programming the museum is sharing.
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instagram shoutout: @daytonhistory The Carillon Tree of Light illuminates the 65-acre Carillon Historical Park each year and kicks off a season of family fun. “A Carillon Christmas” returns Nov. 23 through Dec. 30 with the Candy Cane Slopes, Deeds Carillon Christmas Concerts, model train displays, an assortment of food and drink options, 15 miles of lights, visits with Santa Claus and more.
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COOKIES: KARIN MCKENNA; HIXSON: KEVIN KOPANSKI; SHOUTOUT: COURTESY OF DAYTON HISTORY AT CARILLON HISTORICAL PARK
Ohio Eats: Sweet memories start in the kitchen, so we turned to inns and bed-and-breakfasts across the state to track down their best holiday cookie recipes. Whether you’re looking for old-time classics like lemon rosemary shortbread or fresh takes on familiar favorites like pistachio pinwheels, you’ll find something to bake and share here. ohiomagazine.com/holidaycookies