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Skyla Patton Kelsey Tidball Anna Glavash Michaela Barnes

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Mannheim MannheimSteamroller Steamroller Christmas Christmas byby ChipChip DavisDavis

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas was a synthesizer-heavy Christmas album released in the 1980s that changed perceptions of traditional Christmas carols. For the past 32 years, the Hult Center has put on dazzling display that showcases Mannheim in all its glory. The show will be on Sunday, Nov. 26 at 7:30 p.m., with tickets on sale for $35 - $85.

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Eugene Eugene Concert ConcertChoir: Choir: Make Make We Merry We Merry

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Make We Merry is a family-friendly performance of traditional Christmas music with a Dickensian twist: the show is split up into the Past, Present and Future of Christmas songs. This makes for a heartwarming celebration of the season’s musical diversity.

Make We Merry will be performed on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 2:30 p.m.

Tickets are on sale for $25-$59, with student discounts available.

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Ballet Ballet Fantastique: Fantastique:An AnAmerican American Christmas Christmas Carol Carol This show is a holiday tradition at the Hult Center. Taking the story of A Christmas Carol and transplanting it into an American post-WWII setting, this Ballet Fantastique showcases original choreography and jazz numbers. This charming show runs on Friday, Dec. 15 and Saturday, Dec 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 17 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets run between $35 to $75, with discounts for college students available.

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Eugene Eugene Symphony: Symphony: Cirque Cirque de la de la Symphonique Symphonique Holiday Holiday Spectacular Spectacular

This Cirque du Soliel-inspired show features acrobatic feats on a backdrop of the Eugene Symphony performing hallmark Christmas songs. This is a Christmas show that will get your pulse pounding harder than most, as it features the excitement of aerial flyers, contortionists, dancers and more. Cirque de la Symphonique Holiday Spectacular runs on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 2:30 p.m. and costs between $20 to $70.

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Eugene Eugene Ballet Ballet Company: Company: TheThe Nutcracker Nutcracker

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If there’s one thing that puts people in the holiday spirit, it’s The Nutcracker. The Hult Center’s resident ballet company puts on the seminal holiday performance in The Nutcracker. The company is joined in their performance by a host of young, aspiring dancers, making this a showcase for current and future talent. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22 and Saturday, Dec. 23 and at 2 p.m. that Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 24.

Deck Deck the the Halls Halls DIY DIY Wreaths Wreaths Words by Kelsey Tidball

Nothing says the holidays quite like a good winter wreath! Wreaths are generally cheap and easy to make.

They can add a daily dose of the holiday spirit to your home. Here are five ideas for DIY-ing the perfect holiday wreath this winter. Check out our local Dollar Tree, Michael’s or Materials Exchange Center for Community Arts (MECCA) for all of the supplies necessary for these wreaths.

The The Wino Wino What you’ll need: Wine corks (start saving those bad boys ASAP!) Wreath form Holly berry sprigs Evergreen sprigs Ribbon/bulb ornaments Glue

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Glue the wine corks and holly berry sprigs to the wreath form leaving space for some evergreen sprigs and ornaments/ ribbon on one side. This idea could also easily be done with beer bottle caps, so if you’re not a wino, start saving up those caps instead!

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What you’ll need: Grapevine or wire Evergreen sprigs (fresh or fake) Holly berry sprigs Ribbon Twine

What you’ll need: Styrofoam wreath form Silver tinsel Cheap/colorful bulb ornaments Glue Twine

Shape the wire or grapevine into a circle and use the twine to weave the evergreen and berries in and out, securing it with knots as you go. You can make the wreath as full or as sparse as you’d like.

Finish off with a ribbon, either tied at the bottom in a visible bow or used as a hanging device.

Wrap the tinsel around the wreath form, securing it as you go. Then stick the ornaments into the styrofoam or glue them in place around the wreath, either scattered throughout or in one central location. Use the extra twine to create a hanging device.

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What you’ll need: 18 full-sized candy canes Glue Ribbon Snowflake ornament

Glue the candy canes to each other in For this one, simply cut the ribbon into * *equal-sized heart-shaped clusters. Then glue each strips and tie them in little

heart-shaped cluster to the others, taking bows next to each other around the wire extra care to secure them all together or wreath form. The result is an incredibly in the center. Cover the center with a easy holiday wreath! snowflake ornament and create a hanging mechanism with some red ribbon.

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top me if you’ve heard this one before: it’s two days before winter break and you’re in the midst of finals. Suddenly, you realize that you haven’t bought any holiday gifts yet. To make matters worse, your bank account is quickly approaching $0. How can you quickly and cheaply get presents for all of your friends and family before you leave Eugene for the holidays?

We compiled a list of our favorite local and easily-accessible gifts under $15 that will hopefully fix even the worst pre-holiday break panic.

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A. Cozy sweater ($15 at TJ Maxx) for your sister or roommate.

B. Maroon infinity scarf from Old Navy ($12). Who can have too many scarves at this time of year?

C. Oregon knit gray and white beanie ($5 clearance item at Target) for those who love adventure, the outdoors and all things PNW. D. “Crazy Cat Lady” Fringe mug ($3.99 at Home Goods) for...well, you probably know who.

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E. SheaMoisture peace rose oil complex sensitive skin mud mask ($14.99 at Target) for your roommate or BFF.

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F. “Give Thanks” signature soy candle ($4.99 at Target) for your homebody friend who loves all things cozy.

G. A New Day nickel-free earrings ($9.99 at Target) for the friend who loves accessorizing their outfits.

H. Mario Badescu rosewater facial spray ($9 at Ulta) for those who need a day at the spa.

I. “The Art of Nails” polish collection ($3 at TJ Maxx) for the fashionista in your life.

J. A handcrafted gift sold by over 200 artists at the Holiday Market. The Holiday Market is open Saturdays and Sundays starting Nov. 18, along with the Fridays of Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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Words by Michaela Barnes

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ransitioning from fall to winter can be difficult, especially as the days grow short and the nights grow long, so why not indulge in chocolatey goodness? Here are 25 easy hot chocolate recipes you should try to spice up your favorite hot cocoa mix.

Just mix or blend the ingredients with hot cocoa powder—and don’t forget to add your favorite toppings!

1.The 1.The Great Great 2.The 2.The Frosty Frosty Big BigPumpkin Pumpkin While it is getting frosty Pumpkin spice lattes have been all the rage lately, so why not change it up a bit?

out, there can still be days when it’s a little warm inside. Chill out with this easy DIY frosted hot cocoa.

1 tbs. Pumpkin Pie Spice 1 tsp. Cinnamon and Nutmeg Spice 1 Cup Whole Milk

3 Ice Cubes ½ cup Whip Cream 1 cup Whole Milk

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3.Salty 3.Salty Caramel Caramel Dreams Dreams Sea salt caramel is every chocolate lover’s dream, and this recipe combines the best of both sweet and salty worlds.

I nIngred g r ed ien ient ts s 1 tbs. Caramel Sauce ½ tsp. sea salt 1 cup Whole Milk

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Feeling a little like Scrooge lately? Unmelt with this delicious Nutella drink. Make sure you drink it while it’s nice and warm.

Chocolate oranges are something many look forward to finding in their stockings, so why not enjoy them in a fun, innovative way?

1 tbs. Nutella (microwave first) 1 cup Whole Milk

3 Chocolate Oranges (dice up & microwave) 1 cup Whole Milk

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6.St. 6.St. Nick’s Nick’s Red Red Hot Hot If you love spicy, this hot tamale drink is the drink for you.

I ngredients I n gr e d ie nts 2 tbs. Crushed Hot Tamale Candy 1 Cup Milk

7.Candy 7.Candy Canes Canes This peppermint-infused cocoa is sure to put you in the holiday spirit.

I ngre In gredients die nt s 1 tbs. Crushed Candy Canes 1 tsp. Sprinkles 1 cup Milk

8.Santa’s 8.Santa’s Cookies Cookies Embrace your inner holiday spirit with all things milk and cookies!

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1 shot Vodka 1 shot Hazelnut Liqueur 1 Sugar-Coated Lemon

16.Dorm 16.Dorm Style Style Just because you’re stuck in a dorm doesn’t mean you can’t make some amazing hot cocoa. This is the perfect recipe to make in your dorm kitchen.

I ngredients I n gr e d ie nts ¼ cup Heavy Cream 1 tbs. Melted Dark Chocolate Chips

Chai tea is the perfect thing for winter, try a sip of this:

I ngre In gredients die nt s ½ cup Oregon Chai Tea Latte ½ cup Whole Milk 1 tsp. Cinnamon

17.The 17.The Nutcracker Nutcracker A rich cocoa infused with peanut butter and topped with chocolate chips.

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1 tbs. Melted Peanut Butter 1 tbs. Melted Chocolate Chips 1 cup Whole Milk

When you think of the holidays, you probably think of eggnog. Try this eggnog/hot cocoa mix sure to bring back childhood memories!

I nIngred gr ed ien ient ts s 1 cup Eggnog 1 tsp. Vanilla

18.Tres 18.Tres Leches Leches When you just can’t decide on what milk to use, why not use a mixture of three types?

I nIngred gr ed ien ient ts s ⅓ cup Condensed Milk ⅓ cup Regular Milk ⅓ cup Coconut Milk

21.Blitzen’s 21.Blitzen’s 22.Winter 23.Grinch Mint Mint 22.Winter Joe Joe 23.Grinch Special Special Are you ever in a While we might want to grouchy mood? Well, curl up and hibernate Snowfl Snowflake ake Not everyone likes chocolate, and that’s perfectly okay, but why should someone have to give up the joys of hot cocoa, especially when white chocolate exists?

I ngredients I n gr e d ie nts 1 tbs. Melted White Chocolate Chips 1 cup Milk

all winter, we still have things to get done.

Energize with this perfect mix of coffee and cocoa.

I ngre In gredients die nt s ½ cup coffee or shot of espresso 1 cup Milk 1 tbs. Dark Chocolate Chips

drink anyone can enjoy!

I nIngred gr ed ien ient ts s 1 cup Coconut Milk 1 tbs. Cacao Powder

2 Crushed Oreos 1 cup Milk

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11. Chocolate Chocolate 12.Sailing Chai Chai Seas Seas Eggnog Eggnog Shots Shots After a rough day, sometimes we want to let loose and have a drink.

(Skip the cocoa mix on this one)!

9.Vegan 9.Vegan Noel Noel 10.Reindeer 10.Reindeer Food Food Skip the dairy for a

try some Grinch Mint Cocoa. It’s sure to grow your heart two sizes.

I nIngred gr ed ien ient ts s 1 tsp. Mint Flavoring 3 Drops Green Food Coloring 1 tbs. Crushed Mint Oreos 1 tsp. Sprinkles

This drink is for the ultimate chocolate lover who wants a triple chocolate experience.

I nIngre gr e d d i ieen ts nts ⅓ cup Dark, White and Milk chocolate

15.Butter Beer Beer 14.Mistletoe 14.Mistletoe 15.Butter Coca Coca The holidays in the world Sometimes just a regular old cup of cocoa is the way to go.

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of Harry Potter are a sight to behold, so why not add a little magic to your own holidays?

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1 cup Milk 1 tbs. Cocoa Powder 1 tbs. Melted Chocolate Chips

1 tbs. Butterscotch Syrup 1 tbs. Crushed Butterscotch Candy 1 cup Milk

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20.Rudolph’s 20.Rudolph’s Red Red Nose Nose

This spicy Mexican hot cocoa will give you the kick you need to clear up your sinuses for the holidays.

Red Velvet isn’t just something to enjoy in cake form, it’s also great in hot cocoa.

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½ tsp. Cayenne 1 tbs. Cinnamon 1 cup Milk

¼ cup Whipping Cream 2 drops Red Food Coloring 1 cup Milk 1 tbs. Cinnamon

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Though you may have tried Irish cream coffee before, sometimes you just don’t want coffee.

Try this Caramel Irish Cream Cocoa instead!

Itching for something fruity? Try this raspberry rich drink.

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¼ cup Bailey’s Caramel Irish Cream 10 Marshmallows 1 tbs. Caramel Sauce ½ cup Milk

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1 tbs. Raspberry Syrup 1 tbs. Melted White Chocolate Chips 8 Blended Raspberries

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oliday gatherings are not the place you want to arrive empty-handed. If you want to be the favorite guest and impress everyone on your list with cheap, unique gifts they are sure to enjoy, here are some ideas, from sweet treats to baked goods to health tonics for cold season! Despite our best intentions, sometimes planning fails and last-minute gifts happen. We have suggestions for those, too.

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We have an amazing honey wholesaler here in Eugene. Don’t even get me started on the candles they sell.

This organic bulk foods emporium carries all the essential ingredients for homemade granola, which makes a super easy mason jar gift. Head over and pick up the following:

Premade Premade : In their : In their factory factory store,store, Glory Glory Bee carries Bee carries manymany varieties of wildflower honey made by Northwest bees for a sweet and unique gift.

DIY DIY : If: you’re If you’re a week a week ahead ahead of of schedule, schedule, infuse infuse your your own own honeys! Bring a container and fill up for a bulk discount. Then pick up some mason jars and flavorings of your choosing at Mountain Rose. My fave is jalapeño flakes (makes the best honey cornbread) but lavender, rose petals, thyme, rosemary, cinnamon sticks, or mint are also the bomb. Dried citrus peel or slices, too.

Just add a little bit in each jar, top with honey, and let them infuse for at least a week in a warm spot, turning them upside down every day to mix things around. Strain or leave as-is for a more intense flavor. Perfect for baking, teas, sauces, salad dressings or marinades.

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The Kiva Grocery carries everything you’ll need, including bottles, for this miracle health tonic that is sometimes the only way to get rid of sinus congestion. It’s a great preventative, too.

Essential for cold season.

If you have a month before gifts are due (teach us your ways!), get the recipe from Mountain Rose Herbs (Blog.

MountainRoseHerbs.com/Fire-Cider). Time is the biggest ingredient here—let the magic do its work.

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This apothecary is a DIY dream.

Pre -made Pre-made : They : They sell asell wide a wide variety variety of organic of organic herbs, herbs,

spices and other culinary ingredients in prepackaged bulk quantities. They have their own line of custom tea blends.

DIY DIY : I :make I make anan herbal herbal teatea with with one one part parteach eachorange orangepeel peeland and fennel seeds and two parts each spearmint and lemon balm that’s great for evening relaxation. Find a recipe you like, and Mountain Rose is sure to have the ingredients.

4 cups rolled oats @ $2.39/lb 1 cup coconut chips @ 3.76/lb ¼ cup sunflower seeds @ 3.70/lb ¼ cup pumpkin seeds @ 8.91/lb 2 tbsp flax seeds @ $2.44/lb 1 cup Thompson raisins @ $3.37/lb ½ cup wildflower honey @ $4.15/lb or maple syrup @ $5.40/lb ¼ cup coconut oil @ $5.79/lb This mix already rocks, but if you want a local touch, add in: ½ cup Oregon cranberries (sweetened with Oregon honey) @ 21.78/lb 1 cup Oregon hazelnuts @ $19.49/lb (so worth it—but almonds are cheaper @10.08/lb) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp cinnamon a pinch of salt This recipe fills two sheet pans, so work in batches for a larger quantity. Preheat oven to 300 degrees, melt the coconut oil, toss everything except the fruit in a big bowl to coat in the oil, and spread evenly on 2 baking sheets. Bake for 15 minutes, checking and stirring every five. When golden brown, cool completely and pour into decorated quart jars. Voila!

IfIfYou You Are Are Out Out of of Time Time to to Make Make aa Gift Gift Grab some indulgent Eugene treats. No one should live without good chocolate or coffee.

EuphoriaChocolate Euphoria Chocolate Company.

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Uniquely Uniquely Eugene Eugene and and famously delicious, Euphoria’s confections can be found all over town because they’re that good. Head to any of their three chocolate shops and pick up a Choice Assortment of their signature truffles or a Chocolate-Dipped Cookie assortment featuring Oreos and Milanos for $21.95 each.

SlightlyCoffee Slightly Coffee Roasters.

Roasters.

Owned Owned by thebyBarn theBarn Light, Light, this hip little coffee shop roasts a mighty fine bean. Their coffee comes in trendy pink packaging that is ready for gifting.

Grab a pound of single-origin from Ethiopia or their Lollipop Blend (tastes like strawberry shortcake!) for $16 each.

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Words by Anna Glavash

The holidays are approaching, anticipation is building, and your gifts are all taken care of...except for the most important person—your significant other! Need help finding the perfect gift? Here’s what should you get bae if you’ve been together for:

3 months Pleasure. You know you enjoy spending time together.

Get them something you can enjoy together, if they feel like sharing, that is. These gifts are all very nice but they won’t be around forever, and your relationship might not be either.

Focus on the present. Get them fancy chocolates, expensive cheese, a bottle of something special, a restaurant gift certificate, or bake them cookies. Concert tickets are perfect.

You can also show off your sense of humor here and take them to a comedy show or channel your dramatic side with a play or tickets to the Eugene Symphony, which are $10 each at the Symphonic Series or $20 for Cirque de la Symphonie (December 17th only) for students!

1 year

Souvenirs. At this point, you are getting serious and hoping to stay together—or you’d probably have left already. You have a good sense of their style, and you want to remind them of yourself often. Get them something that they’ll use a lot or that you can show off to your friends and family. Instead of them wearing that old sweater with holes in it when you get together for holidays, get them jewelry, a tie or scarf, socks (ideally cozy and cool), a special notebook or a framed picture of the two of you. Heritage Dry Goods is a super-hip boutique featuring local, American-made gifts with a seriously good sale section.

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3 years Fun. You still spend a lot of time together, but you each have your own lives too. You want them to enjoy their hobbies as much as possible, whether or not you’re part of them.

Get them outdoor gear, art supplies, a musical instrument, or a camera. It’s also a great time for a membership or class focusing on their special interest. Or, pamper them with a spa gift certificate. The Pearl Day Spa is a decadent place to get anything from a pedicure to Thai massage. If you’re feeling ready, now is also a good time to get a pet! Make sure you talk about that one first. Adopt, don’t shop! Check out Greenhill Humane Society for your new best friend.

6 years

Memories. By now you’ve given each other a lot of gifts, and you’re running out of ideas. You’re also realizing the greatest gifts aren’t things that can be bought with money. Now is the time to take the trip of a lifetime. Go to a destination music festival that features the music they love. Create something unique for them. That could be a gourmet meal, a masterwork of art or a song you wrote. If art is your jam, check out MECCA in Eugene. It’s basically the Goodwill of craft supplies. Get them epic front-row tickets for their favorite band or Broadway show. Try the tasting menu at a world-class restaurant. At this point, you may be together for a long time, so gift them things you’d be proud to show your grandkids. Seriously though— the coolest grandparents competition starts now.

Words by Kelsey Tidball

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This coastal winter lights festival features more than 325,000 lights, more than 30 landscape light displays, at least 30 large holiday trees, dozens of light sculptures and nightly entertainment and refreshments. The displays are centered around a beautiful garden house and the festival is oceanthemed, featuring a life-size orca whale display, pelicans, puffins, lighthouses, wildlife and marine life exhibits. Pick up your complimentary apple cider and cookie at the entrance and head out to explore the Oregon coast in all its glowing glory. Complete the night with a meal at Little Italy Restaurant and a stay at the Edgewater Inn.

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River Forks Park Rd, Roseburg, OR 97471 The Festival of Lights opens at River Forks Park Sunday, November 19, 2017 and runs through Monday, January 1, 2018.

This smaller festival comes complete with wagon rides, a visit from Santa, a miniature holiday village, and the world’s largest nutcracker. It features about 90 light displays and over 500,000 lights. Stop by the new Roseburg McMenamin’s for a meal before the festival and bundle up for this walk-through event.

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This classic Oregon winter lights festival is located at the Oregon Zoo. It features more than a million and a half lights arranged throughout the zoo’s exhibits and draws in thousands of people each year. Not to mention, it’s located in Portland, which is a city that offers so many other holiday attractions, too. Take a weekend trip and see Oregon Ballet Theatre’s Nutcracker, shop in Pioneer Square, and go to the Holiday Ale Festival.

Christmas Christmas Festival Festival of of Lights Lightsat at the the Grotto Grotto Friday after Thanksgiving through Dec. 30, nightly 5 – 9:30 p.m. (Festival grounds close at 10 p.m.) General Admission $11.

This lesser-known Portland lights festival is for the romantic and the music-lover. Walk through the lit-up trees with your sweetheart and a hot cup of cocoa and enjoy the quieter side of Portland’s holiday scene. The festival also features over 160 nightly concerts performed in The Grotto’s 600-seat chapel.

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shopping destination. Here you’ll find a colorful collection of unique and enchanting stores, restaurants, and cafés, as well as a boutique hotel.

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ave you always had a deep connection with Rudolph, like he really gets you? Or maybe you fancied yourself to be more of a Grinch kind of guy, who knows? Take this quiz to find out which holiday character totally agrees with you! Remember to write down your answers for the end.

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You like to have the most fun you can all day long and wear your heart on your sleeve. You might be a little bit quirky or have some funny ideas, but your friends love you for it — and being weird is so in right now! Keep being the life of the party and let your light shine bright.

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The holidays just aren’t really your thing, but you still know how to have a good time and enjoy yourself in your own way. You probably won’t be found decking out the tree or throwing snowballs, but you know how to cook a mean ham and your friends think you’re the best old grump ever. Spike the eggnog, kick your feet back and watch the holiday madness rage on.

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Frostythe theSnowman Snowman Santa SantaClaus Claus Your wisdom dates way beyond your age, and you often end up having to be the responsible one when your friends are ten cran-vodkas deep and want to take the sleigh for a ride. You’re the glue that holds everyone together, and everyone knows they can turn to you for a good story or a fun time. Light up your corn cob pipe, find a cozy spot to relax and remember to let loose sometimes.

That’s right, you’re the man himself — and you have all the coolest toys. Your kindness is endless, but you know how to have a firm tone when it comes to people on the naughty list.

Everyone always thinks your presents are the best, but only because you put so much thought and love into each one. Eat that extra cookie, buy that red sweater you like so much and keep brightening everyone’s lives with your laugh and smile.

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