Holiday Event Guide 2019 by Nevada News Group/ Winnemucca Publishing

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There are a multitude of Giving Trees in the region, and getting the whole family involved is a great way to demonstrate the holiday spirit of generosity and consideration for others who are less fortunate.

Winnemucca WDVS Tree of Hope and Change

Located at Big R during the holiday season, gifts will be given to Winnemucca Domestic Violence Service’s clients and their children. WDVS representatives will be making and placing ornaments on the tree that will include gift ideas, ages and genders to assist those who wish to donate. Gifts can be wrapped or unwrapped and returned to Big R or taken to the WDVS office. For more information, contact Tiffany Stickney at (775) 625-1313.

Abundant Tree

Located at Humboldt Printers, the Abundant Tree benefits children within the foster program in Humboldt County. Return gifts to the business location at 405 W. Fourth Street. For more information, contact Brooke or Andy Huotte at (775) 623-3931.

The Giving Tree for Needy Seniors

Located at the Model T Hotel and Casino (1130 W. Winnemucca Boulevard), the tree — located in the hotel lobby — is open 24/7 and features names of senior citizens and gift ideas. Applications to nominate seniors for the tree are at the front desk. The final day to return gifts is Dec. 18 by 5 p.m., wrapped with the tag. Gifts will be distributed Dec. 20-22. For more information, contact Aubrey Johnson or Samantha Garva at (775) 623-2588.

Lowry High School Angel Tree

Located at the Lowry High School main office, 5275 Kluncy Canyon Road from

8 a.m. – 3 p.m., this tree is sponsored by the junior class and will benefit students and families within the Humboldt County School District. The Angel Tree is partnering with the FCAA Project Santa (see below). Donors can choose an angel ornament off the tree between now and Dec. 13. Students in the junior class will wrap and deliver the gifts to other schools. For more information contact Alexis Maga-Mattson at 623-8130.

Project Santa

A joint collaboration between the Frontier Community Action Agency, Winners Casino and Christmas Cops, this project benefits qualified, low income families for children 0-18. Families who wish to nominate a child can do so at the FCAA office (667 Anderson Street) until Nov. 26 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Those wishing to sponsor a child by purchasing a gift can pick up a star from the tree located at Winners Casino. Call (775) 623-9003 for more information.

take these monetary donations. All donations are due back Dec. 13. If you have any questions please contact Lisa Booth at the Lovelock City Clerk's Office 775-273-2356.

Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets

Thanksgiving turkeys will be given out the Sunday before Thanksgiving at New Life Fellowship in Lovelock, located at 12th and Elmhurst. No application or requirements, just sign up by calling the church at (775) 273-2453.

Ministerial Association Christmas Baskets

Applications will be accepted until Nov. 29., and based off of income. Proof of income and utility bills are required. Call (775) 623-4447 for more information.

Lovelock Angel Tree

Applications for the Angel Trees will be available Nov. 4 and Dec. 4 at City Hall. These Angel Trees are for Children between 0 and 12. Donations can be dropped off at City Hall, Nevada State Bank and Wells Fargo. If you wish to donate money Wells Fargo can

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Winnemucca Nov. 23 Christmas Kick-Off Mulled Wine and Hot Toddy Walk — 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. downtown Winnemucca. Start at the Chamber of Commerce and get a map and a glass and check out the holiday Open Houses in the area.

Nov. 24 Thanksgiving worship service at the Winnemucca United Methodist Church and collection of non-perishable food items collected for emergency pantry. 10 a.m.

Nov. 28 Sixth Annual Up & AATT’Em Turkey Trot — Benefitting Alzheimer’s Awareness, this event begins at 7:30 a.m. with registration at the Fitness Park next to the Splash Pad/picnic area at the Ralph Whitworth Recreation Complex. The 8K begins at 8 a.m. with the 5K and 3K to follow. Cost to participate is $25 per person, and $15 for ages 5-12. All proceeds stay local for respite and dementia education. Pre-register online with PayPal at www.adf-winnemucca.com or by contacting Gini Cunningham at gini.cunningham@sbcglobal.net.

Nov. 29 Santa Paws — 7 p.m. at the Winnemucca Convention Center as part of the Festival of Trees event. Write a paragraph about why your pet is a hero and post it to the Winnemucca Host Lions Club Facebook Page. Entries will be judged, and the winner will get a private sitting with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and receive a ribbon. Contact Ja’Lisa Leavell at (775) 304-8187 for more information.

Nov. 30 Breakfast with Santa — 8 a.m. at the Winnemucca Convention Center as part of the Festival of Trees event. Contact Ja’Lisa Leavell at (775) 304-8187 for more information.

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present drive in front of Walmart. Representatives from all local public service agencies will be present and will solicit present donations from the community. All donations will be turned over to the FCAA as part of their Project Santa program. For more information, contact Capt. Kevin Malone at (775) 623-6419.

Tea with Mrs. Claus — 12 p.m. at the Winnemucca Convention Center as part of the Festival of Trees event. Contact Ja’Lisa Leavell at (775) 304-8187 for more information.

United Methodist Women’s Craft Bazaar with Soup Lunch and Bake Sale. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the church basement social hall.

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Festival of Trees — Annual event hosted by the Winnemucca Host Lions Club at the Winnemucca Convention Center East Hall. Friday from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Bid on hand-decorated Christmas trees and wreaths while you wander through the magical forest. Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus available. Contact Ja’Lisa Leavell at (775) 304-8187 for more information.

44th Annual Christmas Craft Show & Sale at the Winnemucca Convention Center West Hall from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Nov. 30 – Dec. 14 Business Holiday Decorating Contest begins. Get information from the Humboldt County Chamber of Commerce at (775) 623-2225.

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Dec. 8 Advent dinner following 10 a.m. worship service at Winnemucca United Methodist Church.

Dec. 14 9th Annual Holiday Fine Art Show & Sale, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Humboldt Museum. There will be many artist booths including pottery, painting, jewelry, woodwork and many others. For more information contact the museum at (775) 623-2912.

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Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus — 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the McDermitt Library.

Christmas Parade of Lights — The parade begins at 5:30 p.m. at Spare Time Bowl and flows down Bridge Street. The theme this year is Christmas at the North Pole. No cost to enter a float, and there are prizes for business, church, non-profit/ individual. Contact the Humboldt County Chamber of Commerce at (775) 623-2225 for more information.

Dec. 7 HCSO Christmas Cops Present Drive, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — In partnership with the Frontier Community Action Agency, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office will hold a

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Winnemucca United Methodist Church Christmas caroling, 3-5 p.m. Meet at the church.

Battle Mountain United Methodist Church Christmas Caroling. Meet at the church at 6 p.m.

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St. Paul Catholic Church

Battle Mountain Nov. 23 Turkey Trot 10 a.m. at Elquist Park. Hosted by Lander County Rec Center. Sign-ups at 9 a.m. for 5K Fun Run/Walk. Registration is $20; $15 for early registration. Proceeds benefit Shop With a Cop.

Dec. 24 Christmas Candlelight/Carol service at 7 p.m. for the Battle Mountain United Methodist Church.

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Winnemucca Christian Fellowship

Festival of Trees at the Civic Center.

9 a.m. Turkey Shoot at Flying Saucer Trap Club.

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Dec. 7

Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Battle Mountain Civic Center. All community churches, businesses and civic groups are invited to help with the food planning/serving. Contact Shawn Jones for more information: (775) 635-3600 or email kstbjones@ sbcglobal.net.

Guadalupe Procession — 12 p.m. at the Lovelock Depot and will proceed through downtown to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church for Mass, followed by a free potluck dinner at the Catholic Hall. For more information call (775) 315-3231.

Advent Dinner — Battle Mountain United Methodist Church. Begins at 6 p.m.

Dec. 7 Parade of Lights, 6 p.m. on the streets of Battle Mountain. This year’s theme is Walt Disney. Call the Chamber for more information: (775) 635-8245.

Grass Valley Baptist Church Sonoma Baptist Church TBD; (775) 623-3434

First Baptist Church TBD; (775) 623-2085

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Community Christmas Fair — 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Pershing Community Center. Contact Kathie Brinkerhoff for more information at 273-2216.

Dec. 7 Battle Mountain Chamber of Commerce Cookie Walk from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in participating businesses around town.

TBD; (775) 623-5431

TBD; (775) 623-5714

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D3 Church

Blue Christmas: Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve: 4 p.m., 6 p.m.

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Children’s Mass at 5 p.m.; Christmas Eve Mass at 8 p.m. (Christmas Day Mass 10 a.m.)

TBD; (775) 623-9100

Calvary Chapel TBD; (775) 623-5544

Zion Lutheran Church

Dec. 7 Parade of Lights — Theme is “Christmas / Holiday Lights.” Parade lines up at 5:30 p.m. at Pershing Community Center and begins at 6:15 p.m. No live Santas, no throwing items such as candy for safety reasons. Call (775) 273-1921 for more information.

Christmas Eve: 7 p.m. Christmas Day: 10:30 a.m.

Word of Light Fellowship TBD; (775) 623-3322

Winnemucca United Methodist Church

TBD; (775) 623-2814

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Sides for HolidayEntertaining

he holiday season means it’s time for gathering family and friends for food and celebration. To make the process easier, incorporate recipes that can feed a crowd without lots of exotic, hard-to-find ingredients or long, laborious prep and cook times. These recipes for Hearty Roasted Winter Vegetables featuring Aunt Nellie’s Whole Pickled Beets and Caprese Bean and Salami Salad with READ 3 Bean Salad, for example, are ideal side dishes for holiday gatherings with enough to go ’round for everyone at the table. Plus, if you’re heading to a holiday potluck, they’re perfect for bringing along to share with the whole crew and versatile enough to be paired with a variety of main courses. Plus, the Caprese Bean and Salami Salad can also stand in as an appetizer. Find more holiday recipes at auntnellies.com and READsalads.com.

Hearty Roasted Winter Vegetables Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 45-55 minutes Servings: 6 1 jar (16 ounces) Aunt Nellie’s Whole Pickled Beets, drained 1 small red onion, cut into 12 wedges 2 cups baby portobello mushrooms, cleaned and stems trimmed 2 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch chunks 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus additional, to taste (optional) 1/8 teaspoon pepper, plus additional, to taste (optional) 2 cups Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and scored with cross-cut Heat oven to 400 F. Place beets, onion, mushrooms and squash on rimmed 15 1/2-by-10 1/2-by-1-inch baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil. Add garlic, rosemary, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. Roast 15 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts, stir and continue to roast until vegetables are tender and browned, about 30-35 minutes, stirring once. Adjust salt and pepper, to taste, if desired. 6 - Tri-County Holiday Guide, 2019 publication of Winnemucca Publishing

Caprese Bean and Salami Salad Recipe courtesy of “The Reluctant Entertainer” Prep time: 25 minutes Servings: 16 5 cans (15 ounces each) READ 3 Bean Salad (3 cans drained, 2 cans undrained) 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved 1pound small marinated mozzarella balls, drained 3/4 cup (1 ounce) fresh basil, chopped 8 ounces dried salami, sliced salt, to taste pepper, to taste 2 whole-wheat baguettes (13 ounces each), sliced In large bowl, stir together

bean salad, tomatoes and mozzarella balls. Before serving, add basil and salami. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Stir to combine. Serve on large platter surrounded by baguette slices.

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MAKE A BURLAP WREATH Burlap wreaths are a simple yet elegant craft idea which you can make in about 10 minutes. Burlap wreaths make great decorations for any occasion including baby showers, weddings, and holidays. Dress them up for different occasions with florals, greenery, bows, signs or ribbons. For ideas and tips, visit burlapwreath.com.

What you’ll need • 12″ metal wreath frame • 20-25 feet of 6-inch burlap ribbon. • Floral wire or 3-inch sections of pipe cleaners to secure the burlap to the frame • Scissors to remove any excess ribbon

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TIPS • make the burlap bunches as tight as you can, especially when you start the wreath. It will get easier to pull them through as you go. • add twists and pull “bubbles” at different heights to add character and dimension. • once you’re comfortable making wreaths, try using different colors and patterns of burlap to add character and incorporate different seasons and holidays. • use fake flowers and greenery, ribbons, bows, wooden signs/letters and house numbers to personalize your wreath.

Step 1: Secure the burlap ribbon to the innermost part of the wreath frame using the floral wire. Step 2: Push about 3 inches of ribbon up through the innermost part of the wreath frame. Step 3: Continue pulling ribbon up through the two remaining wreath frame openings. Step 4: Repeat steps 1-3 until you have three rows of bunched burlap. Flip the wreath over and secure the first sections by tying to the wreath frame with a piece of pipe cleaner: poke through some of the burlap and twist to secure. Step 5: Starting in the innermost section, continue with steps 1-3, securing with pipe cleaners every 3 rows until the wreath is completed. Cut off any excess ribbon and secure the end to the wreath frame with a piece of wire Step 7: Or decorate your wreath with accessories such as fresh flowers, greenery, bows or ribbon. NOTE: an 18-inch frame requires more than 10 yards of burlap ribbon.

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FAMILY FEATURES

he holiday season brings gatherings, get-togethers and parties of all kinds, meaning dishes that can feed a crowd are all too important for successful entertaining. From appetizers to snacks to desserts, recipes that come together quickly mean more moments with loved ones. For example, these dairy-fueled recipes from Milk Means More pack plenty of festive flavor for feeding family and friends without keeping you cooped up in the kitchen. Appetizers and snacks such as Holiday Baked Brie, Roasted GarlicWhipped Feta Crostini and Cheese Buds help hold over hungry guests until the main course is served, while Peppermint Shortbread Cookies make for a perfect way to cap off the night. Find more recipes for holiday gatherings at milkmeansmore.org.

Peppermint Shortbread Cookies

Recipe courtesy of Rachel Gurk of “Rachel Cooks” on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 15 minutes, plus 30 minutes freeze time Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 40 2-2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon salt 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup peppermint crunch baking chips In stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and salt until smooth. Gradually add flour and mix on low until combined. Add baking chips and continue mixing on low until fully combined. On wax paper or parchment paper, form dough into 12-14-inch log and freeze at least 30 minutes, or until firm. Heat oven to 350 F. Cut shortbread dough into 1/4-inch slices; bake 13-15 minutes on parchmentlined baking sheets.

Roasted Garlic-Whipped Feta Crostini

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Recipe courtesy of Liz Della Croce of “The Lemon Bowl” on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 16 1 bulb garlic (about 12 cloves) 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon salt, divided 1 teaspoon pepper, divided 32 slices baguette 8 ounces feta cheese 1/2 cup whole milk 2 tablespoons lemon juice Winnemucca Publishing 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds 1/4 cup parsley, minced

Heat oven to 400 F.

center of large piece of foil. Drizzle each half with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Wrap foil tightly around garlic and roast until caramelized, about 30 minutes. Place baguette slices on large baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake on middle rack until golden brown, about 10 minutes; set aside. Place feta cheese, milk, lemon juice, remaining salt and remaining pepper in high-speed food processor. Once garlic finishes roasting, add garlic cloves to food processor. Pulse until whipped and creamy, adding more milk as needed to reach desired consistency. Adjust seasonings, to taste, if necessary. To serve, spread each crostini with whipped feta and sprinkle

Roasted Garlic-Whipped Feta Crostini

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Holiday Baked Brie

Recipe courtesy of Lori Yates of “Foxes Love Lemons” on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 14 minutes Servings: 8 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced kosher salt ground black pepper 1 brie round (8 ounces) 3 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup pomegranate arils 1/4 cup shelled pistachios

Recipe courtesy of Sheila Johnson of “Eat 2 Gather” on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes, plus 1 hour chill time Servings: 12 1 cup cake flour or all-purpose flour 1 cup grated extra-sharp white cheddar cheese 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into chunks 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 40 pecan halves 1 egg white, whisked with 1 teaspoon cold water smoked paprika Heat oven to 350 F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Add flour, cheese, butter chunks, salt and cayenne pepper

crackers or toasted bread, for serving Heat oven to 350 F. In large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook 8-10 minutes, or until deep golden brown, stirring frequently. Season with salt and pepper; remove from heat. Place brie on parchment-lined rimmed baking pan; drizzle with honey. Transfer to oven and bake 5-7 minutes, or until inside of cheese is softened but outside remains intact. Transfer brie to serving platter; top with pomegranate arils, pistachios and mushrooms. Serve with crackers or bread.

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Ingredients

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 loaf of French bread, cubed 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 large yellow onions, chopped 15 fresh sage leaves, chopped 2 large eggs 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup chicken stock 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse sea salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375ºF and adjust the rack to the middle position. In a large bowl, place the cubed bread

to food processor. Process until ingredients form into ball, about 1 minute. Remove dough from food processor, wrap with plastic wrap and press into flat round. Place in refrigerator 1 hour. Dust counter with flour and roll out dough to 1/4-inch thick. Using 1-inch round cookie cutter, cut out rounds and place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Place one pecan on top of each round. Using pastry brush, lightly paint each cracker with egg wash. Sprinkle with smoked paprika. Bake 12-15 minutes, or until buds just start to brown around bottom edges. Remove from oven to cooling rack. Store in airtight container up to 1 week or freeze 1 month. Note: Cheese buds can be made plain without pecans, or pecans can be chopped and sprinkled on after egg wash and smoked paprika.

and drizzle oil slowly and gently toss to coat. Spread cubes into an even layer on a sheet pan (do not overcrowd). Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Set aside. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and stir occasionally until golden brown and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Add sage and stir for about 30 seconds. Remove skillet from the heat. Add French bread pieces. Whisk together egg, cream and chicken stock and then pour over bread mixture. Season with salt and pepper and stir until incorporated. Pour stuffing into a buttered 11x7 baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes, until golden brown.

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Manage GRIEF with GRACE this holiday season H

olidays are filled with traditions, but when someone you used to share those moments with has died, managing grief during the holiday season can be particularly challenging.

Mental and physical preparation are your best tools for managing the feelings that may accompany holidays. While family members, particularly children, may want things to be as they’ve always been, the reality is things have changed. It can also be a time to create new traditions and memories that honor your absent loved one. Consider this advice from the National Funeral Directors Association to help navigate grief this holiday season. • Get plenty of rest. The holiday season pulls people

in many directions, and that can mean getting less sleep than you need. However, being tired not only has a physical impact on how you feel, it can affect your ability to process emotions. • Give yourself permission to take a break. No two people process grief and loss the same way; only you know your limits. Even in a season filled with obligations and commitments, know that it’s OK to set boundaries and remove yourself from holiday reminders and triggers. That may mean flipping the channel on the TV or bypassing the holiday display at the store. Taking care of yourself when you’re grieving isn’t just about finding comfort, it’s also about avoiding discomfort. • Be realistic with your commitments. You may be the one who hosts (continued on Page 17)

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The tradition of M

mistletoe

It’s a parasitic plant and it can be translated to mean “poo on a stick.” Not exactly romantic, is it?

istletoe is a parasitic plant that grows on range of trees including willow, apple and oak trees. The plant’s romantic overtones and hanging it in the house most likely started with the Celtic Druids of the 1st century A.D. Because mistletoe could blossom even during the frozen winter, the Druids came to view it as a sacred symbol of vivacity, and they administered it to humans and animals alike in the hope of restoring fertility. It is supposed to possess

mystical powers which bring good luck to the household and wards off evil spirits. It was also used as a sign of love and friendship in Norse mythology and that's reportedly where the custom of kissing under Mistletoe originates. The Greeks were known to use it as a cure for everything from menstrual cramps to spleen disorders, and the Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder noted it could be used as a balm against epilepsy, ulcers and poisons. When the first Christians

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came to Western Europe, some tried to ban the use of Mistletoe as a decoration in Churches, but many still continued to use it. York Minster Church in the UK used to hold a special Mistletoe Service in the winter, where wrong doers in the city of York could come and be pardoned. The custom of kissing under Mistletoe comes from servants in England. The original custom was that a berry was picked from the sprig of Mistletoe before the person could be kissed and when all the

berries had gone, there could be no more kissing. The custom eventually caught on in the middle class and a new tradition was born. Mistletoe was also hung on the old English decoration the Kissing Bough. The name mistletoe comes from two Anglo Saxon words 'Mistel' (which means dung) and 'tan' (which means) twig or stick. So you could translate Mistletoe as 'poo on a stick'! Not exactly romantic, is it? Source: www.whychristmas.com

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your family’s holiday celebration every year, but if others offer to take responsibility, let them. Allow loved ones to help, and if they don’t volunteer, don’t be afraid to ask. • Look for tangible ways to express feelings. So much of grief is internal as you manage numerous thoughts and emotions, but physical expressions of your memories and feelings can help process it all. A package like the Remembering A Life Self-Care Box contains several resources to help you take care of yourself. It includes a journal, a rose quartz stone that promotes relaxation, a water bottle to remind you to stay hydrated, a jar to hold written memories of your loved one, a soothing candle, a dragonfly keychain symbolizing hope and comfort, and a soothing essential oil roller. • Verbalize how you’re feeling. Manage expectations by telling family and friends how you’re feeling about the holiday and what they can expect from you. Also let

them know what you need from them. If talking about your loved one brings comfort, let those around you know you appreciate the stories and reminiscing. If it hurts, ask that they refrain. • Honor your feelings and needs. As most who have experienced loss know, grief comes in waves. The only way to process grief is to ride one wave to the next. That may mean putting off your holiday shopping for a day when you’re feeling less emotional or bowing out of an event you planned to attend. • Include your loved one in the holidays. There’s no right or wrong way to incorporate your loved one’s memory; that all depends on what feels right to you. It may mean serving his or her favorite dish, placing a photo on the mantel or simply slipping a memento in your pocket so you can touch it when you’re feeling overwhelmed. Find more advice to help navigate your way through a loss at rememberingalife. com.

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RUM BALLS: a boozy treat this holiday season Store these in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Allow the flavor to develop over the first 2-3 days.

Directions — Melt the chocolate: Place the chocolate in a large microwave safe bowl and microwave the chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring between each cook time until all the chips have melted. — Make the rum ball dough: Sift 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar over the melted chocolate (sifting helps prevent clumps). Add the corn syrup, rum and salt. Stir with a whisk until the sugar dissolves and the rum is incorporated

and the mixture is smooth. Add the crushed wafers and the nuts. Stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until everything is mixed and crumbly. — Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight. — Shape the rum balls: Place the cocoa powder and remaining 1/3 cup of powdered sugar in separate bowls and keep them nearby. Use a spoon or small ice cream server to scoop out enough chilled mixture to roll a

Prep time: 15 minutes Chill time: 1 hour Yield: 36 balls

INGREDIENTS

1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips 1/2 cup dark rum (try bourbon, tequila or whisky as an alternative) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup powdered sugar, divided 2 tablespoons white corn syrup 3 cups crushed Nilla wafers 1 cup crushed nuts (pecans, walnuts or almonds) 1/4 cup cocoa powder Optional: 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted 2 tbs. coconut oil or shortening shredded coconut, crushed nuts, sprinkles

1-inch ball. The mixture will be crumbly and hard but once you roll and squeeze it in your hands, it will come together. Coat the rum ball with powdered sugar or cocoa powder and repeat with the rest of the mixture. Optional: roll the balls in melted chocolate (mixed with shortening or

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n the 1880s Woolworth stores started selling glass ornaments imported from Germany and some were in the shape of various fruit and vegetables. Around the same time it was claimed that the Christmas Pickle was a very old German tradition and that the pickle was the last ornament hung on the Christmas tree and then the first child to find the pickle got an extra present.

the Christmas Pickle The tradition of the Christmas Pickle has got to be one of the strangest modern Christmas customs, in that no one is quite sure why it exists at all!

The claim that it's an old German tradition seems to be a total myth. Not many people in Germany have even heard of the Christmas Pickle. Some families now have the tradition of hanging the pickle on the tree, with the first person/child to find it getting a present. But it probably didn't start in Germany. There are two other rather far-fetched stories linking the pickle to Christmas. One features a fighter in the American Civil War who was born in Bavaria (an area of what

is now Germany). He was a prisoner, and starving, he begged a guard for one last pickle before he died. The guard took pity on him and gave a pickle to him. The pickle gave him the mental and physical strength to live on. The other story is linked to St. Nicholas. It's a medieval tale of two Spanish boys traveling home from a boarding school for the holidays. When they stopped at an inn for the night, the evil innkeeper killed the boys and put them in a pickle barrel. That evening, St. Nicholas stopped at the same inn, and found the boys

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in the barrel and miraculously bought them back to life. However, the old legend about St. Nicholas rescuing boys from a barrel was originally holding meat for pies — not pickles. So, it's most likely that an ornament salesmen, with a lot of spare pickles to sell, invented the legend of the Christmas Pickle. The American city of Berrien Springs, MI (also known as the Christmas Pickle Capital of the World) has an annual pickle festival held during the early part of December. Source: www.whychristmas.com.

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Salt dough may be a great crafting medium for kids, but it is also a useful material for adults. Salt dough is a useful DIY alternative to air-dry clay. Use salt dough for making ornaments and decorations which can be decorated in a variety of ways. Use your rubber stamps to decorate the ornaments. Stamps can be used to impress a design into the surface of the dough or to stamp a design onto the baked dough or try a combination of the two techniques.

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alt dough is a traditional crafting medium, with Ancient Egyptians using a flour and salt dough for modeling. Today, salt dough presents a relatively low-cost and highly accessible craft material which is easy to create at home. Salt dough is made from flour and salt, with water added to make it into a dough. Once made, the dough is malleable and can be shaped in a variety of ways. Use it to model with or roll out sheets of salt dough to cut shapes from. Salt dough items can be left to dry naturally, in the same manner as air dry clay, or dried in an oven. When dry, salt dough becomes tough and durable, but if left untreated it will absorb moisture and eventually go moldy. Therefore coating dry salt dough items will prolong their life. To dry the finished salt dough items, you have two options. First-

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ly, leave the shapes in a warm dry place to dry naturally, though be aware that this could take several days. The alternative is to put the dough items into an oven on a low heat to let them dry. It is important that the oven is not too hot as this may dry the dough too quickly and cause the surface to bubble or to crack. A temperature no higher than 200 F should work well. Rubber Stamping Tips Rubber stamps are ideal for use with salt dough. You can use your stamps to decorate the surface of a shape before drying, in the same way that you would decorate air-dry clay. Gently pressing a stamp into the surface of the dough will leave an impression of the design or use the stamps to decorate the dried dough. Any stamps are suitable for use with salt dough. Stamps that are deeply etched

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Salt Salt dough dough has has to to be be one one of of the the easiest easiest recipes recipes to to remember. remember. One One of of the the delights delights of of working working with with salt salt dough dough is is that that you you can can make make batches batches that that are are as as small small or or large large as as you you require require for for aa crafting crafting project project as as long long as as you you keep keep the the proportions proportions approximately approximately the the same. same. There There are are many many things things that that you you can can add add to to the the basic basic salt salt dough dough ingredients, ingredients, such such as as vegetable vegetable oil oil to to alter alter the the texture, texture, food food coloring coloring to to add add color color to to the the dough dough or or glitter glitter to to add add some some sparkle. sparkle. To To make make salt salt dough, dough, simply simply mix mix all all the the ingredients ingredients together together and and then then knead knead the the dough dough for for 10 10 or or so so minutes. minutes. The The kneading kneading is is important important as as this this will will help help to to create create aa strong strong dough. dough.

will give more definite impressions. Here are some tips for using your rubber stamps with salt dough: • Don’t press the stamp too heavily into the soft salt dough as this can cause the stamp to stick into the dough. • Use a fine salt to make the salt dough if you need a smooth surface or want a finely detailed image to show. Coarse salt can create a granular dough. • Clean your stamps well after use, particularly if you stamped onto an oily surface as this can contaminate your ink pads in the future.

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Straight or hooked, the C a n d y C a n e has been a steadfast part of the holiday for 350 years The original candy cane was made 350 years ago. Over time the candy cane has become a symbol and tradition during the Christmas holiday, used as a decoration for Christmas trees. The first candy cane was not made in the shape of a cane. It was white, completely straight and only flavored with sugar. Legend has it that in 1670, the cane shaped candy became historical when a choirmaster at the Cologne Cathedral in Germany bent the sugar-sticks into canes to appear as shepherdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hooks. The all-white candy canes were given out to children who attended the ceremonies. This became a popular tradition, and eventually the

practice during church ceremonies which spread all over Europe and America. The first documented example of the use of candy canes to celebrate Christmas occurred in 1847, when August Imgard, a German-Swedish immigrant, from Wooster, Ohio decorated the Christmas tree with paper ornaments and candy canes. The solid white sugar canes were on Christmas cards in the early 1900â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. The first red and white striped candy canes were made at the turn of the 19th century. At the same time the first striped candy canes appeared, and candy makers added the peppermint flavor which quickly became a traditional flavor.

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Candy Cane Origin In the 1920’s Bob McCormack, from Atlanta, was the first to use candy canes as special treats for Christmas for his friends and family. In the beginning the red and white candy canes were made by hand and producing them were labor intensive. The laborious process of making candy canes was eliminated in the 1950’s when a machine designed especially for the automation of candy cane productions was invented by Gregory Keller (Bob’s brother-in-law). His company, Bob’s Candies was the first company to mass-produce and distribute

candy canes worldwide, and has been in business for over eighty years. Many people believe that the shape and form of the candy cane have religious meaning. It is believe that the red stripes of the candy cane represent the blood of Christ and the white stripes of the candy cane represent the purity of Christ. The three fine stripes are believed to represent the Holy Trinity. The ‘’j’’ shape of the candy cane is said to represent the name of Jesus. The solid texture or hardness of the candy cane is said to symbolize the solid rock foundation of the Church. The

peppermint flavor is supposed to stem from an herb called hyssop. In the Old Testament hyssop was used to symbolize the purity of Jesus and the sacrifice he made. The crook shape is said to symbolize a shepherd’s crook. Either way, the candy cane is now a traditional symbol of the Christmas holiday. Today, candy canes are available in different shapes, colors and flavors, but the red and white peppermint candy cane still remains the classic favorite among candy canes. Source: http://www.candyhistory.net/candy-origin/candy-cane-history/

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St. Nick: A History St. Nick, Santa Claus, Father Christmas. No matter the name by which he’s called, everyone knows the history of the holiday character. Or do they?

ong ago, in a far off land known today as Turkey, there was a boy named Nicholas. Nicholas was a person who created numerous miracles and accomplished many good deeds. As a teenager, Nicholas inherited a vast fortune, but he had no idea what to do with it. Wanting to help those less fortunate than himself, Nicholas set out to make the wishes of others come true. While Nicholas knew the townspeople needed his help, he was also aware that they were very proud people, so Nicholas decided to help his friends secretly.

Each night, Nicholas would disguise himself and deliver such items as food, clothing and money to the people of his village. Of all the townspeople, Nicholas felt the closest bond with one specific family. In this family, there were three daughters. Sadly, the family was very poor (continued on next page)

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and the father felt much pain over the fact that he could not afford the weddings of each daughter. In his desire to help the family, Nicholas left a bag of gold on the father’s doorstep as the wedding of the oldest daughter was near. Upon discovering the money the next morning, the family was very happy! When it was time for the second daughter to get married, Nicholas again visited the family. He threw another bag of gold into the family’s chimney. The family greatly appreciated the individual who was providing them with such a great fortune, but they had no idea as to who this person could be. As the third daughter’s wedding neared, the father decided to stand guard so that he could identify the kind person who had created such happiness for his family. On this visit, Nicholas tossed the bag of gold through an open window. Upon

hearing the bag of coins land on the floor, the father chased Nicholas until he caught up with him. Nicholas was embarrassed and did not want the father to make his identity known to the townspeople. The father promised to keep the secret, but was so grateful for the kindness of young Nicholas that he could not keep the secret no matter how hard he tried. Soon the entire town knew that Nicholas was the person responsible for the wonderful events that had occurred in their town. Every December, Nicholas took it upon himself to reward all of the boys and girls who had been good throughout the year by secretly delivering presents to them. All these years later, Nicholas is still remembered for his kindness, generosity, and undying love for children. In honor of Nicholas, many countries throughout the world provide children with gift bags in December on Saint Nicholas’ Day.

The name “Santa Claus” evolved from St. Nicholas’ Dutch nickname, Sinter Klaas, a shortened form of Sint Nikolaas (Dutch for Saint Nicholas).

In the 19th century, images of Saint Nicholas, or Sinter Klaas, became more prevalent in the United States. However, depictions of the Christmas legend still varied. This Santa Claus die cut card comes from the 1880s.

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Cartoonist Thomas Nast drew several depictions of Santa Claus for Harper’s Weekly, establishing the contemporary image of this Christmas legend. This cartoon comes from around 1881. Image from history.com

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MIX IT UP establish new traditions

Some traditions are classic, like putting up a Christmas tree, baking holiday treats, watching movies and decking the halls. But here are a few unique traditions to add to your holiday celebrations.

St. Nicholas Tradition

Celebrate St. Nicholas Day on Dec. 6 by filling everyone in your family’s shoes, left at the door, with gifts and treats. Traditionally, shoes are filled with coins, fruit, sweets and/or a small gift.

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Slice off the bottom of your tree trunk each year, apply a finish and write the year and a special memory to preserve the holiday.

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This is a wonderful way to document your children’s growth and change year after year.

Start with a white tree skirt and year after year, paint your children’s hands and have them place their hands with the year on the tree skirt. You can do all the kids in one color for the year, or keep each child one color year after year. The handprint tree skirt will also become a cherished family heirloom!

Glowing Magic Reindeer Food

Magic Reindeer food is a special mix of rolled oats, sunflower (or any type) of seeds, red and white crystals (or other cookie decoration) mixed together and sprinkled on the lawn for Santa’s reindeer to eat when they visit your house. Have your kids sprinkle the food on the ground just before dark. When your kids head take a glow

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Not letting that family gathering overwhelm you The holiday season is coming which for many can mean family get-togethers. It would be wonderful if every family gathering was a Norman Rockwell-type scene but, unfortunately, most families are a little less than Rockwell perfect. If a big family event is approaching, there's a good chance that while you may be looking forward to it, it may also be producing stress and anxiety. There are a number of reasons for such feelings, but there are ways to lessen that stress. One common problem is that you've changed. You're no longer the image of you that parents, siblings and other family members may still carry with them. Some might still see you as that little kid or immature teen and find it hard to recognize how you've grown and matured.

When others can't recognize all the changes that have made you who you are today, it can be annoying. And it can be difficult in a short holiday visit to really communicate much since often the person still underestimating you is more interested in himself or herself than in learning how you're now a different person. Family visits also bring with them family history. There may be old disagreements or awkward relationships that now come up again. Past family arguments or misunderstandings may resurface. You can also feel stressed

that you haven't met family expectations. Recent job problems, financial issues or relationship difficulties can leave you feeling insecure knowing you aren't presenting the image or results that the family had expected of you. So how to deal with all this? Start by recognizing that the stress you're feeling, whatever the source, is a very normal reaction. Next, identify what about that family gathering is making you feel anxious, then plan ways to avoid those anxiety-producing issues. Are there certain situations or people that

you want to avoid? Maybe you simply have to accept that you won't be having a wonderful time with everyone there. Instead, try to seek out people and situations that will make your visit more enjoyable. Don't bring up old problems or current issues you'd prefer kept quiet. Your goal is to make the visit as pleasant and stress-free as possible. And if such a goal seems impossible, consider making the visit shorter or avoiding it all together. Some issues simply may not be fixable. Don't let old problems ruin the holiday enjoyment for the current you. Counseling Corner is provided by the American Counseling Association. Comments and questions to ACAcorner@ counseling.org or visit the ACA website at www.counseling.org.

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