Spread joy not germs
’Tis the season to scrub-a-dub!
Make hand washing a holiday habit
A glimpse into the Christmas magic of family traditions with our beloved community leaders
A percussionist’s role in the season’s most magical melodies
Monday-Friday
December 23rd 10am-8pm
Dec 24th 10am-2pm CLOSED DEC 25 AND 26
10 HOMETOWN HOLIDAY
A glimpse into the Christmas magic of family traditions with our beloved community leaders
18 SPREAD JOY NOT GERMS
’Tis the season to scrub-a-dub! Make hand washing a holiday habit
22 DRUMMING UP HOLIDAY CHEER
A percussionist’s role in the season’s most magical melodies
28 FEAST WITH THE GRINCH
A delectable recipe guide that will make your heart grow three sizes
32 SHOP LOCAL HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
Discover the magic of the season with unique, heartfelt treasures from your local community
36 SAVE THE DATE
See what events are coming up
38 FACES OF SEGUIN
Submitted photos from our readers
The magic of Christmas can be found all around as you stroll through the twinkling charm of downtown Seguin, especially at our very own Father Christmas Shop!
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The holiday season often feels like a comforting return to traditions — a time when the familiar sights, sounds and routines remind us of the constants in our lives. But this year, I find myself reflecting on just how much has changed.
Change has a way of sneaking up on us. It’s subtle at first — new experiences, shifting routines, evolving relationships — and then one day, you stop and realize how different everything feels. This year, that awareness has been particularly poignant for me.
This December, I’m reminded of the strength we find in supporting one another. When we embrace change with open hearts, we create space for those around us to thrive. Whether it’s a friend stepping into a new chapter, a loved one chasing a dream or a family redefining traditions, our willingness to adapt and lift up each other are what truly make the season bright.
So as you gather with those you hold dear, may this season be a time of encouragement, of celebrating each other’s successes, and of creating a foundation where everyone can soar. Because in the end, the greatest gift we can give is our unwavering support for one another’s journey.
Desiree Gerland Magazine Editor desiree.gerland@seguingazette.com
A glimpse into the Christmas magic of family traditions with our beloved community leaders
Story by Felicia Frazar
During the holidays, families get together to celebrate. Some have large celebrations with an even larger family, while others have smaller, more intimate gatherings.
Some of the city’s and county’s officials all have different ideas when it comes to partaking in holiday celebrations, and that includes traditions. From watching movies to exchanging gifts, it’s all part of the experience that comes with the season.
For Seguin Police Chief Jason Brady, his wife Patricia and their family, holiday celebrations in the earlier years depended upon the law enforcement officer’s work schedule. It also worked the same for his wife’s work schedule at the hospital where she worked.
Typically, the family found a day either Jason or Patricia wasn’t working to open gifts, eat a special meal and enjoy time together.
“Much of my career, I wasn’t always home for Christmas dinner, so we would try to accommodate that,” he said. “I might miss certain holidays or we would have to schedule (around my shift). It’s not so bad now since I’m chief and all. But we would have to work around my schedule.”
Their holiday meals range from tradi-
tional turkey and ham to something a little more extravagant at times, Jason said.
“There were a couple of years we went crazy and did a steak,” he said.
When it comes to decorating for Christmas, the Brady’s look to the past to help capture and display their family’s history both through a tree and its ornaments, Jason said.
“We have an artificial Christmas tree and I think it was my wife’s grandmother’s, and we use that same tree every year,” he said.
The ornaments tell their own story, Jason said.
“Every year, my wife gets a new Christmas decoration that represents sort of the year,” he said. “Every year, we get less and less sort of generic decorations and
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more and more of our annual decorations. I think it just kind of evolved. She would find something or we would make something that would represent the year. We’ve been doing it for so long now, I’m not sure the origin of it.”
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Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce President Chester Jenke and his wife Dawn find Christmas Day is the best time for family togetherness.
“One of our traditions is we give the kids time at home to open presents with their kids as a family and then go crash their party,” he said. “Typically, we bring breakfast or do breakfast with each of the kiddos. Then we have our Christmas as a family off of Christmas Day.”
A must-have on their holiday table is a staple for most Texas families.
“A staple has been tamales in the past,” he said. “Because who doesn’t like tamales.”
Stockings filled with care, fun and new experiences and stories about visits from Santa Claus are parts of Seguin Mayor Donna Dodgen’s holiday traditions.
When Dodgen was a child, her parents used a ruse to help keep Santa’s magic alive.
Each Christmas Eve, Dodgen’s father would gather the children to go out and look at Christmas lights, while mom stayed home and, in the time they were gone, St. Nick would make his visit, the mayor said.
“When we got back, she would have this elaborate story about how she heard the reindeer on the roof and then she would come out and the presents were under the tree,” she said. “It was this big elaborate story about Santa Claus coming. It was never a ton of presents because we didn’t have that kind of money, but there was always presents and that’s why our
stockings were so important to us.”
The family would open those presents on Christmas Eve and stockings on Christmas morning, a tradition she continues to carry out with her family.
The stockings are always stuffed with nuts, peppermint, oranges and cloves.
“I have no clue why, that’s just the way it’s always been,” she said. “We always had the big nuts from the bins, and we still do that, oranges with cloves in them. It’s always fun.”
Now that all of the children are grown, Dodgen said their gift giving has changed from giving each other stuff to time together.
While some cherish the gifts they get, Guadalupe County Judge Kyle Kutscher said his family on his wife’s side have one present that keeps making the rounds.
Each year when the family gets together, they enjoy a fun Christmas gift exchange that includes gifts of all shapes and sizes that range in price from $10 to $40.
However, one gift in particular keeps making an appearance, and it’s now become a game of sorts to not end up with it.
“There is this horrible shadow box, it is a cheap decorative wall hanging thing that nobody wants and it has shown back up in this Christmas exchange, seven, eight years running and it gets packaged in different sized boxes so nobody knows where it is at,” he said. “Everybody jokes about who is going to end up with the shadow box this year. I haven’t gotten stuck with it yet, but
“This year, we all have what we need, so we’re working on doing experiences with each other,” she said. “There is nothing that we need. We’re all grown adults, we have no babies, no toddlers in the family, so it’s about experiences and being with each other.”
I feel like saying it out loud, it’s my year.”
Outside of that, the Kutscher family finds time to spend the holiday with all of their family. It’s made easier with his side of the family’s close proximity.
“Being a family and all living on the same property, we do a lot of stuff together,” he said. “My parents live there, my brother and sister-in-law and their two kids, me and Lori and our two kids. We have a total of four kids 9, 10, 11 and 12 years old, so that’s the part that makes Christmas exciting for us. They have a lot of fun with everything.”
Kyle, Lori and the kids spend the morning together unwrapping presents and eating a big breakfast. They spend Christmas Eve with his parents and brother’s family.
“It’s an exciting time on Christmas morning because the kids are so excited,” he said. “Christmas is special for what Christmas means to everybody in different ways. No matter what you celebrate or what you do, it is always about family, which is why I like it so much.”
Guadalupe County Sheriff Arnold Zwicke said his time spent celebrating Christmas is best when he’s with his family.
“That is the best gift of all,” he said. “Of course, we’re going to help with the Blue Santa toy drive, do the Sheriff Santa program at the rest homes and being a family.”
With a large family, lunch or dinner is always on top of the list of things they look forward to, Zwicke said.
“A big family like ours, there is lots of food, a little bit of everything,” he said. “Sweet potatoes are always my favorite, I get them on holidays.” El�i�
Christmas celebrations and Candlelight Mass hold special places in Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation CEO Elaine Bennett’s heart as they not only celebrate the birth of Jesus, but her mother as well.
Bennett’s mom was born on Christmas Eve and it was a special time for the family to celebrate both occasions, she said.
“We would celebrate her birthday, but her thing was going to the candlelight service in my hometown,” Bennett said. “Her friends would just laugh and say she never heard a sermon because she was so proud that all of her family was there sitting in the pews because we
would take up so many.”
Although her mom has died, Bennett continues to honor that tradition each year with her husband and children here in Seguin.
Her family also works to recreate some of her mother’s Christmas dishes to serve during the holiday.
The Bennetts also enjoy gathering as a small family to celebrate the holiday, she said.
“Some of our favorite holiday traditions in addition to attending the Christmas Eve candlelight service in honor of my mom’s birthday, is watching The Christmas Story; baking cookies with my family; counting down to
Christmas with our advent calendar; and adding to our ornament collection each year with different places we have traveled or a special memory from that year,” she said. “I love knowing that each year our tree reveals a little bit more about our family. I thank God for sending Jesus and for all His blessings!”
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As December ushers in holiday cheer and gatherings with family and friends, it's also the time to focus on hand hygiene. National Handwashing Awareness Week, celebrated in early December, reminds us of the importance of keeping our hands clean, especially during a season when colds, flu and other infections are on the rise.
But staying healthy doesn’t mean one has to settle for harsh, drying products. The Gathering Place, a local wellness shop in Seguin, offers a range of artisan soaps and natural hand sanitizers designed to nourish the skin, making hygiene a more enjoyable part of daily life. Owned by Kristen Custer and Krystal Shockey, the Gathering Place creates products with a purpose: to support both health and skin wellness with natural ingredients like tallow, aloe vera and essential oils.
“The holidays are coming up and we want to be able to enjoy the holidays
with our families and be able to travel and not get grandma and grandpa sick or whatever. If you wash your hands, you can stay not sick and then be able to go enjoy the holidays and have a good time,” Custer said.
Shockey, a registered herbalist, sound healer and mother, said her mission is to help the community be more mindful of what they’re putting on their skin. Years spent working in the service industry, where frequent handwashing was necessary, made her well aware of the toll it takes on skin.
“I had to wash my hands up to 100 times a day, and it would lead to cracked and peeling skin,” Shockey said.
Custer and Shockey, who are both moms, understand the importance of frequent handwashing, especially around little ones, but they wanted to create products that keep the skin balanced and healthy without sacrificing cleanliness.
The soaps they feature from a local
artisan, many of which have a tallow base, are crafted to be ultra-moisturizing and create a natural barrier on the skin, which helps to protect it from outside irritants.
“Tallow is amazing for anyone who struggles with dry skin conditions like eczema or dermatitis,” Custer said. The hand-crafted bars are infused with holiday-ready scents, from jasmine and honeysuckle to rosewater and musk, adding a bit of seasonal cheer to an everyday routine.
The hand sanitizers Custer and Shockey craft at the Gathering Place are just as thoughtfully made. Using a formula developed in-house, Shockey and Custer ensure their sanitizer includes nourishing ingredients like aloe vera and vitamin E oil, which work to protect the skin from drying out.
“Our ingredients are right there on the label: a little isopropyl alcohol, witch hazel, aloe vera, tea tree and vitamin E oil,” Shockey said. “We’re not gatekeeping.”
By avoiding the high alcohol content common in most commercial products, their sanitizer provides effective germ protection without the sting or dryness often associated with standard hand sanitizers.
In their own households, both women find ways to make hand hygiene fun, especially for kids.
“I pick a Christmas carol to sing with my 3-year-old as we wash our hands together,” Custer said. “‘Jingle Bell Rock’ is a favorite and it makes the whole routine something we all enjoy. Plus, singing a song helps ensure they’re washing for the right amount of time.”
As holiday celebrations continue, Seguin residents have a local option to support both their health and the local economy by choosing artisan, skinfriendly hygiene products from the Gathering Place. This December, as you focus on family, warmth and connection, remember that handwashing is a small but impactful way to keep each other safe and well. With products from the Gathering Place, it can be both healthy and enjoyable.
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Bryce Turner is a percussionist with the Mid-Texas Symphony who has ties to Seguin that stretch back to high school.
Turner made the 40-minute, one-way commute each day from San Antonio to Seguin for the opportunity to learn under his father, who served as a band instructor at Seguin High School.
“I went to Seguin High School because of my dad, Craig Turner,” he said. “He was the percussion instructor at the high school at that time. I had the choice of attending the school within my district or going to Seguin. He is a brilliant percussionist and a master educator.”
Currently, Bryce is an adjunct percussion professor at Texas Lutheran University, where he studied as an undergraduate. It was here that Turner got the chance to play with the Mid-Texas Symphony. In his junior year, one of Bryce’s college educators, Adam Bedell, presented him the chance to perform with the local organization.
“There was no other percussionist that could take that gig,” Bryce said. “They had Sherry Rubins, the principal player, but they needed one other performer. So, I went and played and must have made a pretty good impression because I got called to do several others over the next couple of years, particularly the holiday concerts, which required quite a few percussionists to cover all the parts. It was kind of a stroke of luck because not a lot of percussionists get an opportunity like that, especially at my age.”
The Mid-Texas Symphony is a regional symphony orchestra based in Seguin. It was founded in 1978 and serves the Mid-Texas region, including the cities of Seguin and New Braunfels. The symphony provides a range of classical music performances throughout the year, often featuring both professional musicians and guest artists.
Bryce currently lives in Kyle as he pursues a doctorate in Musical Arts at the University of Texas. He juggles his busy student schedule along with his work at Texas Lutheran and also must make time to learn his musical parts and attend rehearsals for the upcoming Mid-Texas Symphony holiday concert.
“The holiday concert is always fun to play,” he said “It is one that the general population in Seguin seems to look forward to. Who doesn’t want to listen to Christmas music as we get into the holiday?”
As a percussionist, this can include learning and performing parts that feature many different instruments like bass drums, snare drums, xylophone, cymbals and vibraphone, among others. He has a full plate for sure, especially at this time of year.
It’s not easy, as there are few rehearsals prior to the big show, leaving the musicians to learn the pieces on their own, Bryce said.
“For percussionists, maybe it is a little more intense for the holiday concert just because it seems like there are more parts, usually smaller parts,” he said. “We move around quite a bit between several different instruments and figure out how the setups are going to work. From a logistical standpoint, it may be a little bit tougher than a typical program.”
Despite the challenges, Bryce looks forward to the holiday concert every year. He views it as a special program compared to others on the schedule.
“What I like about it is the repertoire selection,” he said. “It is a good mix of songs and pieces that you would recognize and come to expect in a holiday program, like ‘Sleigh Ride’ but also, they try to find arrangements of tunes that are still familiar but which put in an interesting twist. It can be something like a popular Christmas carol that maybe has been infused with a kind of Latin beat or a swing or jazz style to it. I always look forward to seeing how they are going to mix things up each year.”
Of all of the musical selections from the holiday season, Turner admitted he has a favorite.
“I can never go wrong with ‘Sleigh Ride,’” he said. “That one kind of puts me in the mood with the sleigh bells in the back that are driving the bus tempo wise. It is always fun to try and play that part. Usually that is the final piece of the concert.”
The Seguin community always responds well to the holiday concert as well as other programs offered by the Mid-Texas Symphony throughout the year.
“I think there is a good music culture here in Seguin between what is going on at the high school and here at Texas Lutheran University,” he said. “People care about what they are doing. I think the Mid-Texas Symphony holiday concert is a great way to get into the mood for the season.”
Hello my friends, let me tell you a tale
Of a great who-feast that went off without fail
No worries of a grinch around my roast beast
Just family and friends gathered ‘round a great feast
The beast was cooked well, what a sight to behold
The potatoes were pink and the drinks were all cold In the end, the whole who-family was happy
The compliments and jokes were silly and sappy With everyone there, my future looked bright It truly was one heck of a night.
When deciding what I would do for the December holiday feast, I was really inspired by “How the Grinch stole Christmas”. I remember, when I was little and watching the original movie, how silly and outlandish the food looked, but I have to admit that it looked good. Not only good, but it was fun and whimsical. It really was part of the joy of the holiday itself. So, I decided to take the movie and make my own delicious, whimsical who-holiday meal for my family and now I get to share it with y’all.
Since I prepared multiple dishes this time, I’ll instead go over the instructions for how I did things, then put ingredients and things at the end.
First, we have to start with the roast beast, the centerpiece at any holiday who-table. I had a few different ideas with how I would do this. A turducken definitely came to mind. Maybe a home cured ham, those are always good. In the end though, I decided on making the closest sounding thing possible and put a Texas spin on it, a reverse seared roast tri-tip. Something that, while fairly in expensive, can feed a whole family and is super easy to do. As with any beef, I always feel it’s important to season the morning of, or even the night before and let it sit uncovered, on a rack, in the fridge. This allows the meat to “dry-brine” so that the salt and other flavors really penetrate. You can use any rub you like, but I do have a personal brisket rub that goes great with any kind of beef that I will leave in the ingredients list. Once it’s rested, it’s time to roast.
- Ingredients -
Roast Beast rub:
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp kosher salt
1 tbsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp crushed red pepper
1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Who-Hash: Vegetables2 beets
1 turnip
2 red potatoes
1 Yukon gold potato
1 purple potato
Au gratin sauce-
1 cup cottage cheese
2 cups milk
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 tbsp chopped garlic
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp each thyme, sage, and rosemary
1/2 stick of butter
Green beans:
1 lb fresh green beans
8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
10 grape or cherry tomatoes, quartered
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp oil for pan
Who-pudding:
2 ¼ cups of eggnog
1/3 cup white sugar
3 egg yolks
2 tbsp cornstarch
Pinch of salt
Your choice of favorite sprinkles!
Who-punch:
2 scoops sherbert of choice
1 can of sprite
1 tbsp grenadine
1 oz of dark rum *optional
Set an oven to 250 degrees and put the meat in. It’s important to note that there isn’t a set cooking time here because it’s all up to how you like your beef cooked and how large the roast is. With that in mind a meat thermometer will be your best friend. I cooked mine to about 120 internal before pulling because I was looking for medium rare. Either way you want it, you should pull it from the oven about 10 degrees from done. This will give it room to rest and not overcook when we finish searing. Once it’s out and resting light your grill. I like to use hard wood instead of charcoal when I’m doing a quick sear as it burns hotter and leaves a slight smokiness. When the fire is ready, throw the tri-tip directly over the hottest part. At this point you’ll want to wait about 10-15 seconds, then flip, again and again, until you’ve reached the color you’re looking for. After that, let it rest another 15 minutes and you have the best roast beast a who could ask for.
Now we move on to the who-hash. This was something that I really wanted to let the whimsy shine through with. So, I started with multiple different types of root vegetables (beets, turnips, yellow, red, and purple potatoes) sliced them thin on a mandolin, and prepared them for an au gratin. For those that haven’t made an au gratin, or maybe just the boxed stuff, I used a very simple method. While not traditional, it’s easy and makes a great finished product. You’ll want to start by taking a very large baking dish and putting all of your thinly sliced root vegetables in. Then, in a blender, mix the sauce ingredients below. Once it’s well blended, pour over the vegetables and mix thoroughly. After that, just add a few pads of butter on top and throw in a 400-degree oven for about an hour. Then put a nice layer of your favorite cheese on top, I used gouda this time, and bake it for another 10 or so to get the cheese all bubbly. You’ll be left with this crazy pink au gratin that really matches the silliness and the season.
The who-pudding was the kids’ favorite part of this meal, and for good reason. Who doesn’t love the idea of an egg-nogg custard filled with a ton of colorful sprinkles? It was super easy too.
Basically, it’s just mixing all of the ingredients together in a large pan over low heat. Stir constantly, with a whisk, until it starts to thicken up like crazy. Then transfer to a bowl. Cover the custard with a layer of plastic wrap pressed all the way to the pudding itself. This keeps the air from getting to it and making that “pudding skin”. Then put it in the fridge to chill. I recommend making this the morning of, or even the day before. Then right before serving, pull it out of the fridge and mix in some sprinkles of choice. I just went with a sparkling red and green to bring out the season, but it’s up to you!
I couldn’t think of a super creative name for the green beans, but I did want to do them. If for no other reason than to prove that green beans do not have to be in casserole form to be enjoyed during the holidays. This super simple method was extremely flavorful and very good for you. It a hot skillet just add fresh green beans
and sliced mushrooms and sauté until soft. Then right before they’re done add your cherry tomatoes, salt, pepper, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Turn the heat off and stir. You’ve now made one of my top 5 favorite ways to eat vegetables.
Then lastly, I thought the meal would not be complete without a drink. I wanted something fun, sweet, and easy, but still kept the Whoville feeling. Start by taking your favorite brand of sherbet (I like Bluebell) and use that to make a float with grenadine and sprite. If you want to make an adult version, just add a splash of rum. I promise it’s delicious!
The great thing about these recipes is that they’re adaptable. Whether you’re cooking for 5 or 15 really all you need is a slightly larger roast and more green beans. I hope that I’ve inspired all of you to add a little fun and whimsy back into your holiday feast, and don’t be afraid to let your Grinch carve your family’s roast beast.
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Featuring over 70 entries decked out in lights and celebrating the holiday. The parade will start at the intersection of Austin and College and travel south on Austin Street to Central Park. At the end of the parade, the mayor will hit the switch to turn on the lights in downtown.
Stroll through downtown tasting over a dozen varieties of homemade hot chocolate. Seguin’s downtown businesses will keep their doors open late for some shopping. Other activities will include live entertainment, photos with Santa, and a variety of food vendors. Don’t miss it!
Location: Central Park, 201 S. Austin St.
Jingle Bell 5k: Seventh – 8:30 am
Come dressed in your best holiday gear. Prices for top three holiday costumes! The Jingle Bell 5K Run is open to athletes of all levels-walker, joggers, and runners.
Location: Central Park, 201 S. Austin St.
North Pole Stroll: Seventh – 10 am - 2 pm
a family-friendly affair in downtown Seguin. A variety of nonprofit organizations will be hosting activities for children, including pictures with Santa, cookie decorating and much more.
Location: Central Park, 201 S. Austin St.
Cowboy Christmas Gala Fundraiser: Fourteenth – 5:30 - 10
PM
A festive night supporting the mission of the S.S. American Memorial and our Memorial Park Plan, developing a beautiful park on the grounds for all to use. The evening’s event theme is “Remember When!” a night of Norman Rockwell that will take guests back in time. Over 70 unique live auction items and keynote speaker Marshall B. “Brad” Webb. Plus, a chance to hang out with Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
Location: McKenna Center, 801 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels
Mid-Texas Symphony presents Merry Melodies: Fifteenth – 4 - 6:30 pm
Celebrate the season with your favorite Christmas music including selections from the Nutcracker featuring Ballet Texas and holiday movie soundtracks such as “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “White Christmas” and “The Polar Express.”
Location: Jackson Auditorium- Texas Lutheran University, 1000 W Court St.
