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“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.� —Hamilton Wright Mabie

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n the 18th century in America, Christmas celebrations were uncommon. On Dec. 25, 1789, Congress was – unbelievably – in session. It wasn’t until June 26, 1870, that Christmas was declared a federal holiday.

Early in the 19th century in America, even before the Civil War, the North and South were divided about celebrating Christmas. Southerners embraced it, while Northerners thought celebrating Thanksgiving was more appropriate. Christmas celebrations often were thought of in the North as sinful. But after the Civil War, Christmas traditions caught on across the country. Toward the end of the century, Christmas trees and decorations, Christmas carols, cookies and Christmas Around the World... Continued on Page 2

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his servant, Zwarte Piet (Black Peter), travels by boat to a city in the Netherlands. When they arrive on shore, all the local church bells ring in celebration. St. Nicholas then hops on a white horse and rides through town, bearing presents for the children. Zwarte Piet keeps a journal that includes information about the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behavior throughout the year. If a child was good, Sinterklaas leaves presents; if the child was bad, he or she will be chased

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The night before Sinterklaasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arrival, the children leave clogs or shoes out to be filled with presents. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also customary to leave hay and carrots for the horse in exchange for candy.

On Christmas Eve, Ethiopians fast before they rise at dawn to attend Mass.

They dress in traditional â&#x20AC;&#x153;shammasâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; white cotton with colored stripes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; worn like togas, although some residents of bigger cities wear â&#x20AC;&#x153;westernâ&#x20AC;? clothes.

Some children receive all their presents on Dec. 5, the night before St. Nicholasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday. There are always parties on that evening, complete with treasure hunt games and riddles that provide clues to the hiding places of Christmas presents already left by Sinterklaas.

The main focus of Christmas in Ethiopia is religious. During church, the Ganna celebration includes candles, processions and a center circle where the priest serves Holy Communion.

Biscuits are a traditional food served at the parties. Favorite biscuits include banketletter, which is made from marzipan or pastry, and pepernoot, a biscuit with cinnamon and spices added

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Twelve days after Ganna, on Jan. 19, Ethiopians begin a three-day celebration centered on the baptism of Jesus Christ. Children wear crowns and robes and walk to church services in a procession to the sounds of instrumental music. A sistrum, for example, is a popular instrument, much like the tambourine.

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Dec. 25 is quiet for the Dutch. They usually attend church and enjoy a family meal afterward.

INDIA Only 2.3 percent of people in India are Christians, but the population is more than one billion so there are still plenty of Christians â&#x20AC;&#x201C; many of them are Roman Catholics.

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Instead of a Christmas tree, people in India decorate a banana or mango tree, often using mango leaves to decorate their homes.

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is the light of the world. Christians in Mumbai display mangers in their front windows. These nativity scenes have become highly competitive works of art among neighbors.

Father Christmas; or, as some refer to him, Santa Claus, delivers presents to the children via a horse and cart.

MEXICO During the nine days preceding Christmas, from Dec. 16 to Dec. 24, Mexico is known for its posadas (meaning inn or shelter). The posadas are actually processions in neighborhoods, where people walk down streets reenacting Mary and Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s search for shelter in Bethlehem. The processions end up at a different home every night.

The last posada is held on Christmas Eve, or Nochebueno. From the last

house on the nine-day procession route, Mexican friends and families attend midnight Mass; after, the night-long festivities begin as everyone awaits the anniversary of the birth of Christ.

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(Saint Mary of the Crib). In Italy, the figure of the baby Jesus is not put in the crib until the evening of Dec. 24.

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• Most of Sri Lanka is Buddhist, but most Christians (about 7 percent of the population) are Catholics, which means midnight Mass and after-parties are the norm during the Christmas holidays. However, Sri Lanka as a whole celebrates Christmas as a public holiday; public streets are lined with decorations; big companies host Christmas parties; and large hotels sponsor Christmas dinner dances.

• In Australia, Christmas is in the middle of summer, when school is out, which is early to mid-December to early February. Many families are camping or barbequing over the Christmas holiday; traditional Christmas dinner fare includes fish, lobster and prawns.

• Only about 1 percent of people in China are Christians, so Christmas celebrations usually take place in bigger cities like Shanghai, where the population is religiously diverse. Merry Christmas in Chinese is “Sheng Dan Kuai.”

• Christmas trees have to be imported in Greenland, because no trees grow that far north. The trees, traditionally decorated Dec. 23, are donned with candles, ornaments and sometimes small versions of sealskin breeches known as kamiks. For those who cannot import a tree, they often decorate a piece of driftwood.

• Italy is known for its Nativity crib scenes, made popular by St. Francis of Assisi in 1223 in mid-Italy. Naples, Italy, is world famous for its cribs and crib making, known as Presepe Napoletano or Neapolitan cribs. The first crib scene in Naples is linked to 1025 in the Church of S. Maria del Presepe

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assion is an energy that is misunderstood much of the time.

Many may think they are passionate about a topic when they become really excited about it. Many dislike passion because they may see it leading to displeasing behaviors, such as protesting. Many do not really understand passion, its purpose, and why it is important to be passionate.

• Christmas trees are somewhat popular in Greece, but traditionally people place a shallow wooden bowl with a piece of wire suspended across its rim in their home. A sprig of basil wrapped around a wooden cross hangs from the wire, with a little water in the bowl to keep the basil fresh. Once a day during the holidays, a family member dips the cross and basil into holy water and sprinkles it in each room of the house.

The tradition keeps the Killantzaroi (bad spirits) away. The Killantzaroi appear only during the 12-day period from Christmas to the Epiphany (Jan. 6). The bad spirits are thought to come from the middle of the earth, invading houses through the chimney. Having a fire burning throughout the 12 days is another way to keep the Killantzaroi from entering the home.

First, passion is an energy that everyone has the ability to feel. It is important to develop a passion for life, living, and growing. That type of passion is not short-lived, such as excitement. Excitement can last for a short period of time and can be easy to destroy or decrease. True passion is an energy that remains intact. It is an energy that a person would activate at will without having to really work at it. Passion can also be misinterpreted for anger.

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Passion is covered up by shame.

Shame is an energy that is taught from early childhood. Most children are taught to be ashamed of himself or herself at one point or another.

That teaching may come from home, school, or both.

When children are taught to be ashamed, they grow into adults who feel shame. That shame is never productive and covers the energy of passion. Passion is critical when one wants to seek a state of joy that remains present. Next week, learn more about passion and shame and how Tai Yi can assist in increasing passion.

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GOUT VS. PSEUDOGOUT: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have faux gout. At least that’s what I’ve been told I have. It’s in my left foot. I understand it’s not caused by uric acid but by calcium. Can you tell me more about it and what can be done for it? -- C.B. ANSWER: Faux (French for “false”) gout -- or pseudogout, as it is more commonly called -- is like gout in many respects, but the differences between the two are significant.

In gout, uric acid crystals infiltrate joints and inflame them. In pseudogout, the crystals making their way into and around joints are calcium pyrophosphate dehydrate, CPPD. Just as uric acid crystals do, CPPD crystals inflame the joint and cause great pain. That’s not true of everyone who has these crystals. Some never experience a minute of pain.

The joints most affected in pseudogout are the knees and the wrists. Shoulders, ankles, elbows and hands also might be targets.

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A doctor requires X-ray examination of the affected joint before declaring that a person has pseudogout. Stronger evidence of the diagnosis is obtained by drawing fluid from the joint and examining it microscopically. The distinctive crystals of CPPD can be seen -- proof positive.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs -- Aleve, Motrin, Advil and many others -- usually can control this illness and the pain it causes. If they don’t, an injection of cortisone into the joint will. For recurrent attacks, colchicine -- the same drug used

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Bring your own healthful food -- Food won’t be a challenge if you take along a vegetable dish to share that contains little or no carbohydrates (like my recipe for Microwave Lemon and Garlic Green Beans).

Others will appreciate the low-calorie option as well. Consider revising a favorite holiday recipe by substituting lower-calorie ingredients. For example, instead of fried onions in the green bean casserole, add roasted, caramelized onions and lower-fat mushroom sauce. For dessert, use sugarfree gelatins or puddings.

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Keep eating in perspective -- Focus on the fun, not the food. Enjoy connecting with family and friends during the holiday gatherings. Spend your time in conversation rather than thinking about what’s on your plate. It’s often helpful to keep your back to the buffet table, or move to another part of the room.

Stay active and get plenty of rest -- Holiday stress and fatigue can be reduced with adequate sleep and exercise. Physical activity, like walking or lifting weights, will lower your stress, burn calories and help control blood sugar. Lack of sleep can influence your hunger and increase stress.

Use these tips and this delicious recipe for Microwave Lemon and Garlic Green Beans to safeguard your health. Have a happy holiday season!

MICROWAVE LEMON AND GARLIC GREEN BEANS This easy microwave recipe uses steam to cook the dish quickly and bring out the best flavors in fresh green beans. Tossing the green beans in the garlic-infused oil, lemon juice and basil is a delicious way to finish the dish.

1 pound fresh green beans, preferably thin French haricots or frozen, whole green beans 2 tablespoons water or reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, smashed, peels discarded 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 3 to 4 fresh basil leaves, minced 1. To trim green bean ends: Gather a handful and stand them up on the cutting board while holding loosely so the beans line up.

Then lay them flat and trim the ends. Cut the beans into pieces, about 2 inches long.

2. Place beans in glass bowl with the water or chicken broth and 1/2 tablespoon of Italian seasoning. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high 2 minutes.

3. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add garlic cloves and stir about 1 minute to season the oil. Be sure not to brown or burn garlic, or it will taste bitter. Remove garlic and discard. Add beans, remaining Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. Stir for 2 to 3 minutes, until beans

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are crisp-tender and take on a golden brown color.

4. Lower heat, then pour lemon juice over beans. Stir beans, turn off heat and sprinkle with lemon zest and basil. Makes 4 servings.

(Additional info provided by Lynda Johnson, R.D., nutrition & health education specialist, University of Missouri Extension.) *** Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks. Her website is www.divapro.com. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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By Marge Svenson

1. LITERATURE: Ollivanders is the name of a shop prominently featured in which series of novels?

2. PSYCHOLOGY: What unnatural fear is represented in disorder oneirophobia?

3. MOVIES: Which Alfred Hitchcock movie features a main character who is confined to a wheelchair?

4. MUSIC: Which rock-and-roll group had a hit with the song “Got to Get You into My Life”?

5. TELEVISION: What is the setting for the TV soap “Another World”?

6. ANCIENT WORLD: Who was one of the chief founders of the philosophy of Cynicism?

7. POETRY: Who wrote the words, “God’s in his heaven/ All’s right with the world”?

8. ART: For what type of work was the 16th-century artist Titian best known?

9. MYTHOLOGY: Who is the Greek goddess of love?

10. GEOGRAPHY: What is the deepest lake in the world?

By Chris Richcreek

1. Who was the last pitcher before Seattle’s Felix Hernandez in 2010 to have at least 30 quality starts in a season?

2. In the decade of the 1950s, a future Hall of Fame pitcher had the most losses during the 10-year span.

Name the pitcher.

3. Name the last defensive lineman to be a Heisman Trophy finalist before Nebraska’s Ndamukong Suh in 2009.

4. When was the last time the Hawks played in the NBA Finals?

5. Twice in the 1980s, the NHL had Stanley Cup Finals featuring two Canadian teams. Name the teams and the years.

6. Cadel Evans won the Tour de France cycling race in 2011 at the age of 34. Who is the oldest winner of the event?

7. In 2011, Rory McIlroy set a record for lowest four-round score at golf’s U.S. Open with a 268. Name two of the four to hold the old record of 272.

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1. Name the group that had hits with “Only Sixteen” and “A Little Bit More,” and give the year.

2. Which solo artist had No. 1 hits with “Longer,” “Make Love Stay” and “Believe in Me”?

3. Name the band that had Top 10 hits with “Listen People” and “Leaning on a Lamp Post.”

4. Which female artist released “I’m a Woman” in 1963?

5. “Operator” (1975) and “The Boy from New York City” (1981) were released by which group?

6. Who released “Devil with a Blue Dress On,” and when? (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

In order to keep everyone honest (you know who you are,) you can find the answers and solutions to the trivia and puzzles to the next page (15).

By Sam Struckhoff

New DVD Releases for Week of December 19, 2011 PICKS OF THE WEEK

“Midnight in Paris” (PG-13) -- Gil and Ines (Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams) are an engaged couple visiting Paris with family. Gil is a writer struggling with his novel in an age that doesn’t seem to value the kind of writing he’s passionate about.

Gil takes to roaming the city at night and winds up in the 1920s, surrounded by the writers and artists of his favorite era.

It’s more whimsical than cynical, and Wil-

son’s awkward charm makes a perfect vehicle for Woody Allen. The romance of the film revolves around the fantasy of escapism and beauty of the real world when we have the right lens. Sure there’s time-travel, but this movie is less about wormholes and more about falling in love with a city.

“Warrior” (PG-13) -- One might think “Warrior” is what happens when all those familiar sports-drama cliches are transplanted onto mixed martial arts, and this is true, but by the end of the movie it won’t matter. Like a fighter using tried-and-true moves, execution is what counts.

Brendan (Joel Edgerton) is a teacher and ex-fighter stepping back into the ring to support his family in hard times. His younger brother, Tommy (Tom Hardy), is an ex-Marine who tries to find his way through the sport. Add one washed-up old father/trainer (Nick Nolte), and it’s easy to

see how this movie is conditioned for climactic ground-and-pound weighted with personal and family baggage.

“Dolphin Tale” (PG) -- While it may have some of the tone and outward trappings of a Hallmark Channel TV movie, this family film based on a true story is surprisingly watchable and uplifting. A boy finds a dolphin whose tail is caught in a crab trap, and he becomes the anchor of the group of people who make it their mission to bring it back to health.

Of course, such a family film has a warm, cheesy center -- apparently a dolphin with an amputated tail has a lot to do with family values. The gags are slow-pitch -- even for kids -- and Harry Connick Jr. plays the handsomest marine biologist ever. Perhaps this one won’t find a spot in the video collection, but the family can get a night of warm and fuzzy feelings from this slightly

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sappy creature feature.

“Margin Call” (R) -- In the office of an investment firm in 2008, a few analysts see signs of the impending financial meltdown.

This debut from writer/director J.C. Chandor puts tight focus on the humans at the epicenter of a worldwide crisis. Intangible but very real, the twists and turns of finance come to life through the flesh-and-blood people behind the desks.

TV RELEASES “Futurama 6” “NY Ink” “One Tree Hill: The Complete Eighth Season” “The Donna Reed Show: Season 4 -The Lost Episodes” “WWE: Survivor Series 2011” (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Answers & Solutions

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Things might not seem to be settling down as quickly as you would prefer. But it might be just a little holiday time flutter.

You’ll soon get news that will lead to more stability.

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. The “Harry Potter” books 2. Fear of dreams 3. “Rear Window” 4. The Beatles 5. Bay City 6. Diogenes 7. Robert Browning 8. Painting 9. Aphrodite 10. Lake Baikal in Siberia, Russia

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) I know, dear Lamb, that you don’t like anyone trying to take charge of one of your projects, but try to be a bit more flexible. A new idea could help hasten a positive result.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Arizona’s Randy Johnson had 30 quality starts in 2002.

2. Philadelphia’s Robin Roberts had 149 losses (and 199 wins) for the decade.

3. Warren Sapp of the University of Miami, Fla., in 1994.

4. It was 1961, when they were the St. Louis Hawks.

5. Montreal and Calgary, in 1986 and 1989.

6. Firmin Lambot was 36 when he won it in 1922.

7. Jack Nicklaus (1980), Lee Janzen (‘93), Tiger Woods (2000) and Jim Furyk (‘03).

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show, in 1976. That same year, “A Couple More Years” made it (just barely) to the U.S. country chart.

2. Dan Fogelberg, in 1980, 1983 and 1984, respectively. He died in 2007 at age 56.

3. Herman’s Hermits, in 1966. Their 1965 hit, “She’s a Must to Avoid,” was often misheard as “She’s a muscular boy.”

4. Peggy Lee. Many have covered the song, including Bette Midler, and Raquel Welch/Miss Piggy in a duet.

5. Four-part-harmony vocal quartet Manhattan Transfer.

Thus far the group has netted 10 Grammys, and a 40th anniversary album of never-before-released material is rumored to be in the works.

6. Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels, in 1966. The song went to No. 4 on the charts.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) I’m sure, like the time-thrifty Taurus that you are, that you’ve done much of your holiday shopping. But don’t relax yet. Wrap those gifts now to save yourself lots of unwanted pressure.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be receptive when a family member or friend asks to confide in you. Your positive reaction could ensure that he or she will have a happy holiday experience.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Don’t be rushed into wrapping up that workplace problem. Consider leaving it until after the holidays. This way you’ll have the facts you need to reach the right resolution.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You’ll get news that will make you glow brighter than the lights of the holiday season. Be sure to use what you learn both carefully and kindly, to avoid giving the wrong impression.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) That frayed relationship could be mended in time for the holidays if you were more flexible. Give a little, and you could get back a lot more than you imagined.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Stop getting so involved in everyone’s personal problems that you lose precious time with loved ones. Remember, even the Supreme Court closes for the holidays.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) All signs point to a bright holiday, with all of those pesky problems finally resolved in your favor. Share the good times with people you love and, of course, who love you.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your plans should not be set in stone and cemented over. Leave some openings in case you need to make changes. Spend the holidays with your nearest and dearest.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Surprise! This holiday finds you on the receiving end of the generosity of those who are usually the recipients of so much that you give so freely and lovingly.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) That piece of good news assures that you’ll be swimming in clearer, calmer waters this holiday season. There might be a storm or two ahead, but you’ll weather it all in fine style.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a flair for seeing things as you’d like them to be, as well as a gift for turning your perceptions into reality. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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