Home for the Holidays

Holidays

Contents 2019

4. DRESS FOR THE HOLIDAYS 8. LET'S TOAST THE SEASON 10. WINTER PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS 12. CELEBRATE THE SEASON IN IOLA 14. GIFT IDEAS FROM THE PRINT SHOP 16. YOUR HEALTH: THE GREATEST GIFT 18. HOSPITAL CELEBRATES A MILESTONE 20. EXPERIENCE THE LOFTS 22. FROM OUR KITCHEN TO YOURS 26. TAKE TO THE TRAILS 29. SLOWING DOWN FOR CHRISTMAS

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“A merry heart does good like medicine.”

– Proverbs 17:22

Editors

Susan Lynn and Tim Stauffer

The Iola Register, Inc. Advertising Manager Whitney Ikehorn

Marketing & Design

Violeta Rodriguez Stauffer Graphic Design Morgan Lea Contributors Jonathan Adams Ben Alexander Morgan Dieker Jill Hartman Toni Manbeck Traci Plumlee Carri Sailor Kelly Sigg Ryan Sparks Katrina Springer The Rev. Dr. Jocelyn Tupper Laura Yocham © 2019 The Iola Register, Inc. Iola, KS All rights reserved Printed in the USA by Fox Print Services (igofox.com) The information contained in Home for the Holidays is intended for educational purposes only. The Iola Register, Inc. and publishers of Home for the Holidays do not endorse or promote any of the products or services described in the pages of Home for the Holidays, and the publishers do not verify the accuracy of any claims made in the editorial or advertisements contained in Home for the Holidays.

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'Tis the season for

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By the Audacious Boutique Girls

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or many people, the holiday season means a full social calendar. If this is you, you have probably struggled with what to wear to a variety of events. No one wants to be under- or overdressed for the occasion. Here are some tips to help you rock this winter in style.

You may think that you can't wear the same outfit for a holiday party and to your family’s Thanksgiving. You are mistaken!

When sitting for long periods, comfort is key.

An oversized sweater, nice jeans, a scarf and some stylish flats make the perfect family 4

dinner outfit. After dinner, you’ll likely be ready for a night away from the kids (and the in-laws). Trade those flats for some ankle booties and that scarf for statement earrings, and you are ready to party!

Another must for the holiday season is having family photos taken. Whether those pictures adorn a customized Christmas card or a grandmother’s mantel, it is important to coordinate outfit colors.

When putting together family photo outfits, you want to match without being too matchy-matchy. A good way to do this is to have a variety of colors that look good together rather than having everyone wear

the same color or pattern. You can find some of the best color combinations by taking a peek at the autumn leaves. Browns or beiges, reds, yellows, and soft oranges, are great for adding some variety to your photos, while still coordinating with your family members.

When committing to your photo apparel, you also must take your background into account. For example, if you are being photographed in a fall setting, like a pumpkin patch or the woods, you would not want your primary colors to be the same as the leaves in the background. Add some dark greens or soft blues and teals to make your photos pop.

These fall color combinations will leave your family photos looking unbe-leaf-able!

When choosing outfits, no matter the occasion, the most important thing is that you feel good about what you are wearing. That’s where we come in. We’re here to help you find the clothes you love. We’re here to help you feel beautiful!

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LET'S TOAST

The Season

By Brian Shaughnessy, O'Shaughnessy Liquor THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS OUR FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR! THERE IS A HUGE VARIETY OF SEASONAL FAVORITES TO CHOOSE FROM AND SOMETHING FOR EVERY TASTE.

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 1 bottle St. James Cranberry Wine • 1/2 gallon apple cider • 1 bottle white rum • 2 cups of honey • 3-4 cinnamon stick

Another of our favorite holiday items is from St. James Winery in Combine all Missouri. St. James ingredients and Cranberry wine Two popular variwarm in a crock-pot. is served at our eties we carry here Christmas dinner at O’Shaughnessy’s When the colder every year. It are Captain Morgan temps arrive, so especially pairs well Gingerbread and does our craving with turkey and is a Granny's Gingerfor apple cider and great alternative to a bread Cream. The a good whiskey. traditional sweet red great thing about Jack Daniel’s has wine. Serve it as is both of these is that or in a unique holiday combined both you can incorporate of these into one punch, like this one: them into any traditasty treat! Jack tional rum or cream Daniel's Winter Jack recipes to give them Tennessee Cider a unique and tasty These are just three recipes we love, but the twist! Here’s one of possibilities are endless. Feel free to be creative our favorite recipes: 8

combines popular holiday spices, apple cider liqueur, and of course Jack Daniel's Old No. 7. You can’t go wrong with this recipe: WHITE CIDER • 2 oz. Jack Daniel's Winter Jack • 1 oz. caramel sauce • 4 oz. Half & Half Stir ingredients in microwave-safe glass.

Heat until warm to touch. Serve with a cinnamon stick.

and let us know what new recipes you discover. And no matter your drink of choice, Lindsey and I wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season!

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WINTER

PHOTOGRAPHY

TIPS

By Jonathan Adams

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love winter! How often do you hear that? I'm guessing not very often. But I'm telling you the truth, I love winter! Why? Well it's not because I love the frigid temperatures (I don't) but because I love their effects. I absolutely love snow, ice, frost, frost flowers, frozen waterfalls, icicles, ice floes on the rivers, frozen fountains, frozen bubbles, snow-covered bison...all of it!

Winter beauty provides some of my favorite photographic subjects. With that in mind, here are five tips to help make sure you capture all of winter’s splendor.

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Be serious about your winter gear.

Try to eliminate obstacles to heading outside in the cold, so you can make spontaneous winter excursions more likely. Make use of handwarmers and whatever warm accessories you can imagine. There's no such thing as cheating, and it's not some macho contest.

Looking goofy is fine. Just don't be cold.

Remember, there's no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate gear.

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Look small. Much of winter's beauty is found in the intricate details of frost, snow or ice crystals. The closer you look, the more you will be rewarded.

Ice is incredibly beautiful.

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Don't be afraid to make your snowy photos bright. Your camera will automatically try to darken your snowy photos, assuming the white spots are overexposed. But snow is white! Embrace it and brighten your photos when you edit them to bring out the true colors. You will start to see how gray all the other photos look in comparison. You can also compensate by adjusting the exposure when you shoot.

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Be careful when venturing into the ice and snow! Much of my winter photography involves ice. After all, the only thing cooler than waterfalls are frozen waterfalls!

So be very cautious as you

explore, and take extra precaution not to slip, slide or fall off or into anything. Be adventurous, but please be smart in your winter weather excursions.

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Share the joy! Winter doesn't have to invoke a sense of dread. Yes, it’s often dark and cold these months, but winter is much more bearable with good company! When heading out, bring a friend or family member! Share your adventures, whether they be in your back yard, our beautiful square or our incredible trails. Learn to enjoy it and share it.

That spreads the enthusiasm to others.

It's the right kind of infection to spread this winter. After all, we are Kansans! Ad astra per aspera!

Jonathan Adams is an enthusiastic novice photographer who moved to Iola with his wife three years ago. He is a native of Kansas and one of its biggest fans. He is passionate about changing people's perceptions of Kansas and helping build community pride with his photography. His work can be found on Instagram @jonathanadamskansas or Facebook at Jonathan Adams Photography.

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he Iola Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism invites you to experience all there is to see and do in Iola and surrounding areas this holiday season. The Chamber will be operating the Santa House on the Iola Courthouse Square where kids can meet Santa in his cozy, warm house on December 5, 12 and 14. We also have additional excitement and surprises planned for families and individuals of all ages. On December 6, the Chamber will be coordinating the 2019 Holiday Block Party on the square. Through all of our efforts, the Chamber works hard to help strengthen our community, grow local

Photos courtesy of Paige Olson & Randy Rasa.

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‘Twas the month before Christmas, when all through the community Excitement was building with decorations for all to see Every business was prepping their sales with neat care In hopes that this season would bring great prices to share!

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THE PRINT SHOP If you want to go with a unique gift that shows how much you care for your loved ones without breaking the bank, The Print Shop has some great options for you. Pick something from our gift catalog, and we can personalize it with a creative design and unique touch.

CHOOSING THE BEST GIFT FOR YOUR LOVED ONES CAN BE OVERWHELMING DURING THE HOLIDAYS, ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU'RE BOMBARDED WITH SO MANY MASS-PRODUCED PRODUCTS FLOODING THE MARKET. THAT'S WHY GIVING A CUSTOM-MADE GIFT WILL STAND OUT ABOVE THE REST.

Here are a few options for you to choose from: The perfect gift for kids who would love to receive a letter from Santa! This beautiful package comes with a letter to send Santa with an envelope addressed straight to the North Pole as well as a surprise letter from Santa.

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Recipe Book This is a must for family members or friends who love to cook. Keep track of all those delicious recipes and add notes in 80 beautifully designed pages. You can’t go wrong with this gift if you have a chef or foodie in the family.

Meal Planners & Groce ry List

Our meal planner is a great addition to any kitchen. It comes with a magnetic strip on the back, so you can stick it front and center on the fridge. There’s no way you will forget to buy coffee next time or to prepare those chicken enchiladas for Saturday, and it may even help stop those “What’s for dinner?” questions at 5:30.

Personalize d Desk Calendars This is the perfect gift for those with an office desk or for those who need a versatile, attractive calendar.

It comes with a wood block and comes in four different designs.

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We highly recommend our yearly planners. They’re just what you need to keep track of important dates and events. You can choose from the white speckle paper (one classic favorite) or heavy craft paper for a unique touch.

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he holiday season seems to be an extremely busy time for everyone, and it’s easy to get caught up in the rush of the season.

From traveling to spending time with family and friends, to all the festivities happening, to finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list — we sometimes tend to lose focus of a precious gift we’ve already been given. That gift is our health. It is very important to not let taking care of ourselves — physically and mentally — fall to the bottom of what seems like a never-ending to-do list.

Our pharmacy offers gifts ranging from small stocking stuffers to that big ticket item under the tree!

Here at Iola Pharmacy, that’s where we come in. Whether it’s products to take away your aches and pains, equipment to help you or a loved one stay at home and independent longer, or advice and tools to help you better manage your health, we are here to help!

We understand that being a caregiver to a loved one can bring an added layer of stress this time of year. We want you

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Iola Pharmacy also provides a full line of over-the-counter products, vitamins, and American Shaman CBD products.

We also have a large selection of home decor and unique gift items for the person who’s impossible to shop for. And right next door, Iola Respiratory and Home Medical serves the area with a wide variety of medical equipment such as lift chairs, canes, diabetic shoes and CPAP supplies.

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That's the year Allen County Hospital first opened its doors in service to our community.

The hospital became a reality because men and women from every corner of the county held fast to a vision and worked hard to obtain it. "The hospital is a community dream. . ." appeared in a quote in The Iola Register in 1952, announcing the dedication of the new hospital.

Throughout the decades, community-minded citizens have continued to come together to establish committees and foundations that have driven many improvements, culminating with the campaign that guided the building of our current facility in 2013.

We are once again embarking on a new era of healthcare in Allen County, making changes that will bring advancements and sustainability, so that we may continue to provide for the health and well-being of the citizens of Allen County and our surrounding rural communities.

It has been our pleasure to serve you for the past sixty-seven years. With gratitude, we wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season.

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Guide to surviving the 5 Tips for Holiday Health

& Happiness!

Maintain a schedule Get out of bed, eat, exercise, and take any medications about the same time as you normally would, even during holidays and days off work.

Stay active If you can't stick to your normal exercise routine, do some fun activity with family or friends. Exercise in 10- to 15-minute segments 2 or 3 times a day.

Contribute a healthy dish at the next potluck There are many delicious low-carb and diabetes-friendly recipes that you can bring to parties. Try LOW-CARB BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP at your next holiday gathering (recipe below). Others will appreciate the healthy option.

Be party smart Look over everything before making any selections, then pick vegetables, meats, or cheeses first. Place your appetizers on a napkin instead of a plate and you'll be less likely to overfill it. Keep hands busy with a glass of water.

Remember the reason for the season Put the focus on family and friends and not on food. Find balance and take time to savor what you eat. The holidays will only be great if you are in good health to enjoy them.

Happy Holidays from Allen County Regional Hospital!

LOW-CARB BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP 3 c. shredded cooked chicken 8 oz. cream cheese, cut in pieces 1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese 1/3 c. Frank's Buffalo Sauce 1/2 c. creamy ranch salad dressing 2 tbsp. chopped green onions Mix ingredients and warm in small crock pot.

Garnish with green onions and blue cheese crumbles. Serve with celery sticks for dipping.

From the kitchen of Katrina Springer, RDN/LD Nutrition Services, Allen County Regional Hospital

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or many of us, the holidays mean time with family. The special memories so many of us cherish often occur when all the siblings, cousins and aunts and uncles are gathered around the table.

If that’s the case with your family — and if you have friends or relatives coming to Iola this holiday season — Experience the Lofts is a wonderful option for your guests.

The location is ideal, the square is your playground, the amenities are first-class and it’s a way to make their visit to our community that much more special.

Experience the Lofts has a proud history. When the Iola square was originally developed in the late 1800s, large masonry construction was used to accommodate a booming economy. The buildings around our square were designed to be beautiful, to draw citizens and travelers from afar. They were built to last for centuries. And they have.

But as is the case with most small communities, over the last 20 century

HOMETOWN COMFORT

By Ryan Sparks, Experience the Lofts

or so, our population has declined.

Furthermore, years ago the upstairs of many of these buildings were abandoned in a large part due to issues with ADA-compliance.

With this abandonment, it meant the downstairs retailer would be responsible for the overhead of these monstrous buildings all on their own.

The expenses of maintenance, insurance, taxes, and utilities created a financial strain on the downstairs businesses and ultimately made it difficult for businesses to survive on the square.

The square became a difficult sell.

That’s where Experience the Lofts comes in. Iola’s founders had a commitment to the town square as the cornerstone of our community, and we seek

to further their vision. As such, they began rehabilitating the upstairs of these buildings in hopes of spreading out this financial burden among multiple units. This would in turn lower the overhead on the downstairs businesses, while also helping with another need that this community is starving for: nice short-term lodging.

Within a few short years, nine high-end lofts have been built, gaining rave reviews from travelers

with Iola as their destination. Also, the southeast corner of the Iola square is now 100% occupied by retail businesses, in large part thanks to the reduced rent allowed by the upstairs once again generating revenue.

We here at Experience the Lofts believe that with time and dedication, Iola's entire square can once again be the place where residents and tourists alike head to enjoy a good meal, some wonderful shopping and the best lodging in the area.

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OUR KITCHEN To Yours

By Carri Sailor, Rookies Sports Bar & Grill

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he holidays are an awesome time of year. Football season is in high gear (Chiefs!!!), and it’s when family and friends can reconnect. I always love seeing old friends drop by Rookies to say hi, grab a quick burger or catch the game.

But if your family is anything like mine, the holidays are also super busy. And those family dinners where we’re all seated around the table are hard to schedule between work, stuff with the kids, holiday shopping and a million other things to do.

Pumpkin Dessert on the Go

• 1 package of yellow cake mix • ¾ cup of melted butter • ¾ cup of chopped walnuts • Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream

Prep: 5 minutes Bake 1 Hour Supplies needed: • 1 can (15 oz.) solid pack pumpkin • 1 can (15 oz.) evaporated milk • 3 eggs • 1 ¼ cup sugar • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (optional) 24

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix pumpkin, milk, eggs, sugar and pumpkin pie spice until smooth without any chunks.

Grease a 13 in. x 9-in. baking dish. Place pumpkin mix into the greased dish. Sprinkle with dry cake mix and drizzle with melted butter. Top with walnuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until

That’s why I’ve included three of my go-to recipes that are really easy to make but also really delicious.

Everybody deserves to eat good food, and these dishes make it possible to eat some classic holiday foods without too much effort.

fully cooked. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.

Makes 12-16 servings.

Green Bean Casserole

Prep: 10 minutes Cook 15 minutes Supplies needed: • 2 (14.5 oz.) cans of green beans, drained • 1 (10.75 oz.) can condensed cream of

mushroom soup • 1 (6 oz.) can French Fried Onions • 1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese • 1 white onion chopped • 10 oz. mushrooms • ½ cup melted butter Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a pan, sautĂŠ white onion and mushrooms in the melted butter until fully cooked.

Add drained green beans and soup and fully mix, add a ½ cup of cheese to the mixture.

Transfer green bean mixture to a casserole dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese and French-fried onions.

Bake in a preheated 350-de-

gree oven until the cheese melts and the fried onions begin to brown. Serves 8 to 10 people.

• 2 cans (25 oz each) chunk chicken breast drained Optional: 1 bunch of green onions chopped

Chicken Dip

In a large bowl, mix together the drained chicken, drained Rotel, and softened cream cheese. Mix together fully until smooth. Add cheddar cheese and stir. Add green onions if you would like.

Transfer into a serving dish and chill. Serve with veggies, chips or crackers. Serves 1012 people.

Prep: 5 minutes Supplies needed: • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese • 8 oz. whole cream cheese, fully softened • 1 can of Rotel drained

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DRINK & Be Merry Rookies is here to make this Christmas delicious. For parties large or small, from fajitas to prime rib, we have something for everyone.

Let me know what you think, and I’d love to see photos. Mike and I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! And go Chiefs!!!

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By Ben Alexander, Southwind Cycle & Outdoors

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ola is the focal point A RIDE TO HUMBOLDT’S SQUARE AND BACK of more than 70 miles (APPROX. 15 MI.) MAKES FOR A GREAT AFTERof walking and biking NOON, WITH COFFEE, CANDY, LUNCH, AND trails, from paved paths to challenging “singleSHOPPING TO OFFER, AND PLENTY OF PLACES track” mountain bike TO STOP ALONG THE WAY. THE PST AND SWRT trails and everything in CAN BE ACCESSED AT RIVERSIDE PARK AND between. With great desCONNECT TO THE LEHIGH PORTLAND TRAILS tinations and vistas, there LESS THAN HALF A MILE SOUTH OF THE PARK. is plenty to keep you busy on a sunny afternoon or an early morning The Lehigh Portland Trails surround a ride, run or hike. long-abandoned limeThe Prairie Spirit Rail Trail stone quarry and can runs for 52 miles along be accessed by riding a former railroad from south on Washington Ottawa to Iola, where the Ave., at trailheads same rail line becomes south of Iola, or from the Southwind Rail Trail the Southwind Rail (our namesake!) and runs Trail. southward another 6.5 miles to Humboldt.

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lthough Christmas decorations have been on display in stores almost before Halloween decorations appeared, the church will mark Sunday, December 1 as the start of the 2019 Christmas season. For centuries now, the first Sunday of Advent has been the first day of the Christmas season — but that wasn't always the case. In fact, the early church didn't celebrate Christmas at all.

The ancient Roman Empire celebrated the birthdays of pagan gods: so the early Christians, in fear of idolatry, refrained from celebrating the birthday of Jesus. But in the fourth century, when Christianity became the official religion of the Empire, the Emperor Constantine encouraged celebrating the birth of Jesus instead of celebrating the Winter Solstice and the birth of pagan gods, Mithra and Saturn.

That's how Jesus' birth came to be celebrated on December 25.

Slowing down for

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By The Rev. Dr. Jocelyn Tupper, The United Methodist Churches of Iola The very first Christian missionaries pushed into the primeval forests throughout Europe, clear to Scandinavia and across the channel to Britain, with the message that the one they'd been waiting for, the one they'd been hoping for, had actually come. In the words of St. John, “God has sent light into the darkness of this world and the darkness has not overcome it.”

This time of year is perfect for celebrating Jesus' birth because with the winter solstice, the sun starts shining longer and days begin to lengthen, bringing new life to the earth.

What better time to remember that God sent his son to shine new life into us all?

It’s all about celebrating the journey! In our church family we have several traditions that are part of us — honed over the years, refined and redefined by time.

You know how it goes at Christmas time, especially with young children at home — the excitement builds and builds as the cards and decorations first appear in the stores in September; "Jingle Bell Rock" comes on the radio around Halloween; decorations appear in downtown stores and malls; the first big snowfall arrives; you buy and decorate the tree and attend concerts at school and church; school lets out for the long vacation; there are parties to attend and cookies to bake; you visit Santa 29

in the store; lights go up outside of the house; there is gift buying and wrapping, carol singing in church on Sunday morning, and lighted candles in Christmas Eve worship. Then, in a frenzied instant, the presents are ripped open, the wrappings crumpled up in the trash can, you sweep up the dropped pine needles and it's all over for another year. With a little bit of cleaning up and putting away, we move on to the next year and our normal routine.

THE DAYS BETWEEN THANKSGIVING AND NEW YEAR'S DAY CAN BE SO MUCH RICHER AND MEANINGFUL IF WE FIND WAYS TO MARK THE TIME, TO CELEBRATE THE THEMES, TO EXPLORE AS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND CHURCHES WHAT IT MEANS FOR GOD TO BE BORN IN HUMAN FLESH.

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Advent consists of the four Sundays before Christmas Day, and there are nearly two more weeks after Christmas Day until Epiphany (the twelve days of Christmas). The trick is finding what is significant to your journey.

We celebrate the beginning of the season with a Hanging of the Greens service; decorating our sanctuary, building and grounds, transforming the normal by dressing it up with symbols and decorations of the winter and Advent seasons; banners, greens, flowers, holly and ivy, and candles.

We sing the familiar carols (and a few new ones for good measure); read the biblical stories of a long-awaited savior, angels in the heavens, shepherds and magi.

We observe a Blue Christmas, or Longest Night, worship for those who, for one reason or another, simply cannot enter into the unbridled joy of the Christmas season. Some must deal with the recent or unexpected death of a loved one. Some are coping with the aftermath of divorce, job loss, sickness — many different unfor-

tunate and personally tragic circumstances. This is a recognition that part of the reason for Jesus' coming was to bring hope and comfort, to heal the sick, to seek the lost, to restore the broken and broken-hearted.

Candlelight Communion services on Christmas Eve give an opportunity for the extended church community to gather – so many friends and relatives come home for the season. It is a time that helps to ready us for the birth of the babe.

Following his Christmas Eve "conversion," it was said of Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol" that he certainly knew how to “keep Christmas.” And so it may be said of us and our churches. But in doing so, are we also missing out on other interesting and meaningful celebrations before and after the big day?

As with any trip, the journey can be made more significant and enjoyable with a few personally significant and intentional stops along the way.

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