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So Many Ways to Celebrate Get in the holiday spirit by taking in a show, hearing a concert, or lighting the lights By Anthony Stoeckert
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oliday season is the perfect time of year to go out and do something. Taking in a show or concert, seeing a lights display or joining a tree lighting is the perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle of the busy holiday season. And with so many holiday-themed events taking place over the next few
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weeks, it would take a real Scrooge to not get in the spirit and join in the fun. So make your plans with our guide to some of the holiday-themed events taking place in the area.
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Palmer Square in Princeton will start the holiday season with its tree lighting celebration, Nov. 24 at 5 p.m. The 65-foot Norwegian Spruce is adorned with more than 32,000 lights and will be lit with the help of Santa Clause. There also will be music by Holiday Brass, the Princeton High School Choir and a performance from Princeton Repertory Ballet’s “Nutcracker.” For more information, go to www.palmersquare.com. McCarter Theatre in Princeton will continue its tradition of presenting “A Christmas Carol,” Dec. 5-31. The show follows Scrooge on a Christmas Eve as four spirits lead him to salvation. For tickets and information, go to www.mccarter. org or call 609-258-2787.
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Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, Pennsylvania, will offer its own take on Charles Dickens’ perennial holiday Ewing Square Shopping Center story with “Ebeneezer Scrooge’s Big Playhouse Christmas Show,” Dec. 8-31. The world premiere features five actors 882-0830 95% of Merchandise has been reduced by 20%-50% and lot of music and comedy to tell the classic tale. For more information, go to www.bcptheater.org.
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Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College in West Windsor offers family-friendly presentations throughout the holiday season. The annual production of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” will run Dec. 8-10. Next up is an abridged, narrated version of “Nutcracker,” Dec. 15-17. For more information, go to www. kelseyatmccc.org or call 609-570-3333. December 1st Through 12th 20% off all Xikar
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No ballet is more famous than “Nutcracker,” and several dance companies in the area are presenting their takes on this holiday staplec. American Repertory Ballet will dance its “Nutcracker” at McCarter Theatre, Nov. 24-26. There also will be a performance at Patriots Theatre at the War Memorial in Trenton, Dec. 2. For tickets and information, go to www. arballet.org. Roxey Ballet will present its “Nutcracker,” Dec. 5 at The College of New Jersey’s Kendall Hall. For more information, go to www.roxeyballet.org or call 609-397-7616. Morven Museum & Garden will host its annual Festival of Trees, Nov. 22 through Jan. 7. This tradition sees Morven’s galleries, hallways and porches decorated with trees created by local businesses, garden clubs and non-profit organizations. Museum hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2017 Holiday Gift Guide
4 p.m. For more information, go to www.morven.org or call 609-924-8144. For music loves, Princeton Symphony Orchestra will present its annual Holiday POPS! concert, Dec. 16 at Richardson Auditorium on the Princeton University campus. The concert will feature arrangements of carols performed by the orchestra and the Princeton High School choir. There will be two performances, beginning at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. For more information, go to www. princetonsymphony.com or call 609-497-0020. McCarter Theatre will present a performance of Handel’s “Messiah,” performed by the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Dec. 15 at Richardson Auditorium on the Princeton University campus. The performance will feature vocalists Erin Wall, Nancy Maultsby, Miles Mykkanen, Michael Samuel, and the Montclair State University Singers. For tickets and information, go to www. mccarter.org. For years, the Princeton Singers have marked the holidays with a reading of Dylan Thomas’ “A Child’s Christmas in Wales,” accompanied by choral music. The singers are starting a new tradition this year with “A Rose in Winter,” a holiday program with songs and readings of the season. It will be performed Dec. 2 at Trinity Church in Princeton. For more information, go to www.princetonsingers.org.
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hile it’s difficult to gauge just how many people make New Year’s resolutions each year, various factors suggest millions of people resolve to improve their lives each January. Television segments devoted to healthy resolutions and discounted memberships are just two of many indicators suggesting resolutions are popular and potentially big business. As popular as making resolutions may be, reports indicate that they’re more popular to make than commit to. For example, a 2015 report from U.S. News & World Report indicated that 80 percent of resolutions fail. So how can men and women become part of the minority who see their resolutions through to fruition? The following strategies may help. • Plan on being patient. People expecting immediate results may be in for some disappointment, and that can compromise
future efforts. Recognize that resolutions rarely produce overnight results, and that commitments to losing weight and saving more money take time. If necessary, set small goals that can serve as markers on your way to achieving the larger goal. • Be as specific as possible. In addition to being patient, being specific when deciding on a resolution can increase the likelihood that the successful pursuit of that resolution will have as positive an impact on your life as possible. For example, a nonspecific resolution to lose weight may be successful if you only shed a single pound. But men and women who resolve to lose weight typically want to lose more than one pound. By resolving to lose a predetermined and specific number of pounds, you might be more likely to commit to your goal, and more encouraged the closer you get Continued on page 10
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to achieving that goal. • Don’t be shy. Sharing your resolution with others is a great way to generate support for your pursuit. And that support can motivate you if you hit a rough patch and keep you on track as you progress toward your goal. By sharing your resolution with others, you’re also indirectly inviting others who might have set similar goals in the past to offer incite and/or advice, which can prove invaluable. • Expect setbacks. Just like it’s important to be patient, it’s equally important to recognize there will be setbacks. Men and women who resolve to save more money and have set specific monthly savings goals should not allow one monthly shortfall to derail all of their efforts. An unforeseen expense such as an automotive or home repair might compromise your ability to meet your monthly savings goal. Such setbacks are inevitable regardless of your resolution, so don’t be discouraged when they happen. Just commit to getting back on track in time to meet your next goal. Successful New Year’s resolutions might be hard to come by. But there are ways to stay the course and see resolutions through to realization. — Metro Creative Connection
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fter all the holiday presents have been purchased, the task of wrapping can begin. Although some people find wrapping relaxing and provides a chance to embrace one’s artistic flair, many others find wrapping gift after gift can become tedious quite fast.
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When the time comes to wrap gifts, there’s nothing more frustrating than hunting for wrapping supplies. Have paper, bows, bags, tissue, pens, tape (double-sided tape streamlines the process), scissors, ribbon, and any other wrapping While there are no statistics on just how many gifts the accoutrements at the ready. Set up a folding snack table near average person purchases over the course of the holiday your wrapping area to hold the supplies so they don’t get in season, the National Retail Federation says the average the way. consumer will spend around $800 on all things holiday. Choose the right location That means there will be a lot of gifts to wrap before the big exchange. Those who want to make gift-wrapping less tedious Always wrap on a large, flat and sturdy surface. Avoid this holiday season can consider these ideas to streamline the wrapping on a carpet, which will give gift wrap a wrinkled process. Continued on page 14
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look and increase the amount of time needed to wrap. Square it up If you are a master at wrapping rectangular or square gifts but fail when presents are oddly shaped, place misshapen gifts into boxes and then wrap the boxes. Gift bags also can be used for such gifts, but wrapped boxes may look more appealing under the tree. Fabric over paper If you think gift wrap is wasteful, think about repurposing fabric into beautiful wrapping for presents. A square of leftover fabric, a piece of a T-shirt or even a portion of a sweater that has seen better days can be transformed into an use markers or crayons to create their own designs on gifts, innovative package for gift-giving. Tie the gathered ends into personalizing even further. a bow and skip the tape as well. Dress up with ribbon and a tag for extra flair. Fabric bends and moves, making it more Diversify gifts forgiving for oddly shaped gifts as well. Identify each recipient’s gifts by wrapping in a different color or style. Just jot down the key to decoding the wrapping, Stock up on paper shopping bags and you’ll save time on individual gift tags. When shopping, bring home paper bags and free gift wrap when you can. Craft a DIY stamp roller or handmade stamps Wrapping presents doesn’t have to be a chore. With some to dress up plain brown bags. Or wrap the gift in twine and time-saving tips and tricks, the work can be a breeze. — Metro Creative Connection add a sprig of evergreen for a rustic look. Children can even
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