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Family time: Fun holiday activities to do with kids T he holidays are a time for fa m i ly a nd f r iends, new t rad it ion s a nd old. A nd many parents may look forward to the school break as a time to bond with their children.

It’s also important that children en g a ge i n s ome e duc at ion a l a c t i v it ie s ov er t he hol id a y s , especially those that continue to develop reading and math skills. “Ta ke adva ntage of t he brea k f rom you r reg u la r rout i nes to show your children how learning is a n ever yday act iv it y,� sa id Emily Kirkpatrick, vice president of Nat iona l Center for Fa m i ly Literacy. “The days leading up to the holidays are an exciting time, and many children are thrilled to do something new.�

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle, here are some fun holiday activities to do with kids: Read holiday stories: In the weeks before the holidays, gather your fa mily’s favorite holiday books a nd read one stor y or chapter together nightly. Have children pa r t icipate in fol low ing a long, t u r n i ng pa ge s a nd by a s k i ng them questions about the stor y.

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Learn fun facts: Do you know why all snowflakes are different? Or why we make New Year’s resolutions? If you don’t, finding out the answers can be fun with your child.

Educat iona l websites li ke Wonderopolis.org, created by the NCFL, let parents and children explore short videos that explain t he a nswers to ma ny t r iv ia questions – including why people kiss under mistletoe.

Make holiday cards : Have k ids ma ke a list of recipients. Then help them write holiday messages and decorate holiday cards before mailing them. If kids are too little to w rite a message, have t hem help you create one and then sign t hei r na mes or add d raw i ngs.

Grandparents will appreciate these more than store-bought cards.

Volunteer together: Whether it’s in your local soup kitchen or hospital, the holidays are a great time to teach kids about the importance of volunteering and spreading joy.

If you think it might be difficult for your family to spend a day with strangers, consider baking cookies or a cake for an elderly neighbor or relative. Have kids read recipes, measure ing redients a nd keep t h i ng s or ga n i z e d. T h i s helps develop reading, counting and organizational skills while sharing.

Creating holiday cards with your kids can bring you closer together.

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aste in music is a topic of eter na l debate. W het her a person’s i nterests lea n toward the Beatles or the Beastie Boys, t here’s no deny ing most people love listening to music.

Music can lift our moods and help us through difficult times, and it can also make the good times that much more enjoyable.

Come the holiday season, many people look to music when gifting friends and family. Though it’s wise to avoid getting too specific with a musical gift for fear of offending persona l taste, t here a re more general gifts shoppers can give that are sure to please.

ones will get the music they like, a nd a l l but g ua ra ntees t he g if t won’t be returned.

P r ote c t i v e he a dphone s : T h e popularit y of digital music has i n c r e a s e d t h e p op u l a r i t y of persona l dig ita l music players t hat a re of ten l istened to v ia he adphone s. O ne sig n i f ic a nt disadvantage to such players is t he long ter m side ef fects t hey can have on hearing. Over time, if music lovers spend lots of time listening to players with poorly desig ned headphones, t hey

can do substantial and possibly irreparable damage to their ears.

Protect your loved one’s hearing w it h headphones t hat promise g r e at s ou nd qu a l it y w it hout putting a person’s hearing at risk.

Protective headphones can reduce the risk of hearing loss and often prov ide superior sound qua lit y than the headphones that come standard with some of the most popular digital music players.

Music lessons: Younger music fans might want to try their hand at a

favorite musical instrument or join a choir. For such youngsters, music lessons might be the ideal gift to encourage a hobby t hat’s bot h healthy and educational.

Concert tickets : Music lovers almost universally agree seeing a favorite band or performer live in concer t is even better t ha n listening in the car or at home.

Those considering such lessons for nieces or nephews should consult the youngster’s parents first, as Mom and Dad will ultimately have to deal with the consequences of having a young rocker around the house. For especially young kids, consider musical toys that are fun and educational.

T h is hol iday sea son, consider going the extra mile and buying a loved one concert tickets to see a favorite performer. W hen doing so, include a little extra money so they can purchase a T-shirt to commemorate the night.

Gift certificate to an online music store: Most of today’s music fans purchase their music digitally via a handful of online music retailers, be it iTunes, Amazon, etc.

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A few of the hot phones this holiday season Give t he g if t of enter ta inment wh i le helpi ng a loved one get organized and simplify their life.

The Android-powered Motorola ELECTRIF Y f rom U.S. Cel lu la r is the perfect gift for on-the-go techies. Complete with a handy k ick sta nd, t h is sma r t phone features a dual-core processor and a host of multimedia features.

User s c a n c u stom i z e t hei r Black Ber r y Torch 9850 to stay connected and to fit their lifestyle t h roug h t he en ha nc e d BBM6 ( B l a c k B e r r y Me s s e n g e r) a nd various apps for gaming, social net work i ng, on l i ne shoppi ng, a nd i ncrea si ng product iv it y through BlackBerr y App World.

Additionally, users can capture specia l moments w it h its 5-megapixel camera and brilliant HD video camera.

St r e a m l i v e m o v i e s i n h i g h def inition on t he ELECTRIFY’s l iqu id-c r y st a l sc reen d i splay, and multitask from one of seven home screen s w here you c a n si mu lt a neou sly access ema i l, social networking sites, web pages a nd you r favor ite apps. Ma ke memories with family and friends by taking pictures with the LED flash cameras located on the front and back of the device.

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Bright ideas: Toy safety tips for the holiday season W hen buying gifts for children, don’t just buy whatever is on their wish list. Do some research first.

That way, the gifts can be ageappropriate and safe.

• S t or e t o y s i n a d e s i g n a t e d location, such as on a shelf or in a toy chest, and keep older kids’ toys away from young children.

• Read instructions carefully on a toy before allowing your child to play with it.

Toy-related injuries are an all too common occurrence. In 2009, an estimated 250,100 children under age 15 were sent to the hospital for toy-related injuries, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. And these injuries are on the rise.

“S ele c t toy s to su it t he a ge, abilities, skills and interest level of the intended child,” said Dr. H. Garr y Gardner, chair of t he Cou nci l on Inju r y, Violence & Poison Prevention at the American Academy of Pediatrics. “Toys too advanced may pose safety hazards for younger children.”

The AAP is offering these tips to help parents make safe consumer choices for their children: • Make sure the toy is specified for the age of your child. Government regulations on toy diameter and length will prevent your baby or toddler from choking. Never leave a baby unattended with toys and games containing small parts.

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Of course, choosing safe toys is only half the battle. You also have to pick one they will like. “When it comes to toys, and ultimately, learning, active play always wins out over passive entertainment like T V,” said Gardner.

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Get back to basics: How to stuff a stocking

By Donna Rousseau Feature Writer

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hen stuffing a Christmas stock i ng, get back to basics. In years gone by, Christmas stockings spilled over w ith gifts that appea led to the five senses of taste, touch, smell, hearing, and sight. With this tip, stuffing a stocking is a breeze.

Smell is a great place to start. For women and girls of all ages, Bath and Body Works offers a sleigh load of body washes, sprays, and lotions, ma ny in sma ll, travelconvenient sizes, practical and perfect for stockings. Scents range from fun and fruity to f loral and sophisticated and t he holidays often unveil a feature fragrance for gift giving. Get ready for cold and flu season with their scented hand sanitizers, too. ‘Tis also the season for T.J. Maxx’s displays of stockingsize soaps, lotions, sachets, and scented-pampering specialties for women and girls as well as men.

Additionally, try scented markers for the artists in the family; kids love the treat of scented bubble baths. For your athletes, big and sma ll, “Skunk ies” are great for getting the smell out of hockey and gym bags. They can also be used in lockers, shoes, and cars. Look for them and other similar items at local sporting goods stores. The direct sales company, Scentsy, is another source for scent-inspired stocking stuffers. Check out the tin fragrance compacts for cars and other small, closed-in spaces. Their line of scented stuffies also make a cute addition to the top of any child’s stocking.

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C r a f t f a i r s of t e n have u n ique a nd beautiful selections of mittens, scarves, a nd hats for winter warmth.

Sporting goods stores have hand and foot warmers for m it ten s a nd boots, just right for outdoor f un and at day’s end, cozy, f leece socks are a w inter’s night treat for everyone.

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And for the young and young at heart, there’s nothing like the rainbow of a fresh box of crayons or colored pencils to spark the imagination.

Ta s t e i s p e r h a p s t h e easiest sense to appease at Christmas. The holidays are rich w it h gingerbread men, homemade fudge, and candy canes. For more mature tastes, t r y f lavored cof fees, w i ne, or i ng red ient s for ma k i ng specia lt y drinks. Gum, f lavore d-l ip ba l m, favorite mov ie candy or gourmet popcorn and gift certificates to local fast-food joints a re sure to please tweens and teens.

While modeling clay, f i nger pa i nt , a nd smaller, tactile toys are touchable fun for children, sable makeup br ushes a nd loofa sponges are the perfect touch for teenage girls.

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In t he mor n i ng, t he g i rls discovered their stockings filled with the gold and each went on to be happily married. So goes the histor y of Christmas stockings.

W hile loose change does not a dowry make in today’s economy, it’s the finishing touch for any holiday stocking and it’s a fun way to add a little holiday trivia to your Christmas festivities.

Finding music for every ear is easy, whet her shopping at specia lt y stores or the music department at stores including K-Mart, Kohl’s, Sears, or Walmart. From classical lullabies to rock, there’s something for everyone. Meditation CDs hit the right note for relaxation and white noise CDs are ideal for a long, winter’s nap. Of course, younger children may prefer making their ow n mu sic w it h ha r mon ic a s, kazoos, and maracas.

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Finally, add a little jingle to the toe of each holiday stocking. According to Christmas lore, a poor man had three beautiful daughters without dow r ie s. St . Nic hol a s ( S a nt a Claus), learning of the man’s plight and knowing the man would not accept charity, came to the house on Christmas Eve and, v ia t he chimney, placed three satchels of gold in each of the girls’ stockings, left by the fire to dry for the night.

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Specialty gaming gifts top lists of many this holiday For the millions of people who like to watch NASCAR, and for the millions of others who enjoy playing video games, two products are topping gamers’ wish lists.

This holiday season, many people will find gifts under their tree, such as the Subsonic Racin’ Pro, which lets them get a little closer to feeling like they are in the race, as well as the Fluo Controller, which adds color and flexibility to their video game playing.

“T hose who wa nt a u n ique, f u n g i f t t h is yea r w i l l wa nt to check t hese out,” sa id A l i son Morrison, CEO of Virginia-based FA ME, a partner of SUBSONIC, t he Eu ropea n-ba sed compa ny t hat developed t he new Raci n’

P r o g a m e a c c e s s o r y. “ T h e Raci n’ P ro is slated to be one of t he hottest sellers, t his year, because so ma ny people wa nt t he racing ex perience. A nd t he Fluo Controller ma kes a n idea l stocking stuffer.”

Racin’ Pro is a popular new video game accessory that gives people the feel that they are really in a race.

The device has a steering wheel, padded upholstered seat, a nd programmable pedals that can be adjusted for height and inclination.

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T he F luo Cont rol ler is a new controller that works with both PS3 and PC models. It comes in four different f luorescent colors, including blue, green, pink, and yellow, and is wireless.

It a l so prov ide s v ibr at ion feedback and has been designed for h a nd l i ng c om for t . T he controller comes w it h a si xfoot cord that can be used while the device is charging. Both the Racin’ Pro and Fluo Controller are available at Walmart, Radio Shack, Meijer, J&R Music World, and other retailers offering gaming products.

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With so many readers likely to find a new digital device under their trees, authors would do well to publish their own eBook in time for the holidays. Resources like Lulu, the leader in self-publishing,

make it easier than ever for authors to ta ke adva ntage of t he g reat oppor t u n it ies eBook s br i ng to sell more books and reach more readers – absolutely free.

“As eBooks continue to increase in popularity, we’ve noticed spikes in e-sales in the days directly after a holiday,” explained Sarah Gilbert, director of sales at Lulu. “People

suddenly have this new iPad, Nook, or other device, and want to start filling it with content.”

Total industr y eBook sales have increased 115 percent, up from $32 million to $69 million, so far this year, according to the Association of A merican Publishers. For an author, becoming a part of these statistics is as simple as uploading

a Word document. Tools like the Lu lu EPUB Conver ter t u r n a n author’s document into an eBook that can be sold and read on most e-reader devices.

“A nyone ca n ma ke a n eBook, these days, and the holidays are the perfect time to do it,” added Gilbert. “eBooks are a great way for an author to share their knowledge

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Try something new and fun: 8 Tips for your holiday party

By Christina LeBlanc Feature Writer / Photographer It’s holiday time, and that means it’s a great time to gat her your f r iend s a nd f a m i l y for a f u n hol iday gat her i ng. Here a re a few tips for ma k ing your part y enjoyable and memorable.

1. D ecorate w ith color. Nothing says “it’s the holidays” like bright pops of holiday colors. W hite tablecloths set a classic wintery mood, but you can use napkins, centerpieces, and even candy to add splashes of festive color.

Scatter candy canes or colorfully wrapped Hershey’s kisses among the place settings or snacks for edible decorations. Don’t get too tied up in just red and green, though. Gold, blue, and silver are beautiful colors for the holidays as well. You can also get creative about w here you u se color.

Adding cranberries, ora nges, lemons, or limes to a pitcher or jug of water adds a zesty flavor as well as a cute color pop.

2. S cent the scene. Scent is tied c l o s e l y t o m e m or y, w h i c h is a bonus for ma k i ng you r house smell great during your party. Aromas like cinnamon, pumpkin, and vanilla are perfect for the holidays. Pick up a few candles in your favorite holiday scents, and use a candle warmer to keep you r pa r t y smel l i ng amazing all night. You can get a candle warmer for about five dollars at most grocery or home goods stores, which w ill help

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3. G et in the spirit. Invite friends to wear crazy or tacky holiday s w e ater s, or e v en do t hei r best Santa impression. “I got my hol iday sweater for f ive dollars at Goodwill,” said Cyndi Woodworth, of Auburn. Don’t forget to hang mistletoe. It’s a fun tradition, and you can pick it up for about three dollars at most stores that sell holiday items.

4. S et the mood with music and movies. It’s always a good idea to have some mu sic i n t he background at a party, and there are a lot of good holiday offerings this year. Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward recently released A Very She & Him Christmas, which puts a sweet vintage-sounding spin on some holiday favorites (and is available on red vinyl), and the smooth voice of Michael Buble is back on his new album Christmas. “He’s singing all your classic favorites like a young Sinatra,” said Joe McShane, of Auburn. “It’s great for everyone.”

Keep music loud enough to hear, but low enough for g uests to be able to have conversations without raising their voices. If there’s a TV in the party area, you can also throw on a popular holiday movie. You can keep it muted so it’s not dist ract ing; j u s t t he ic on ic i m a ge s w i l l ma ke g uest s laug h a nd keep t hem i n t he hol id a y s pi r it .

Mc Sh a ne’s f a v or it e hol id a y f i l m is Holiday Inn. “It ’s old a nd pol it ic a l l y i nc or re c t i n pa r t s,” he sa id, “yet cla ssic, full of great songs, and funny.”

Woodworth loves Judy Garland’s performance in Meet Me in St.

Louis. “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas is the best,” she said. “I love her voice!” Other perennial favorites include It’s a Wonderful Life, Home Alone, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, A Christmas Carol, and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.

Bull Moose in Lewiston has a holiday section f ully stocked with your favorite holiday films and music, at low prices (both new and pre-owned).

5. P rovide activities. In addition to chatting and eating, invite your guests to build a gingerbread house, ma ke t heir ow n ornaments, or contribute to some holiday art. Sometimes it’s fun to feel like a kid again, especially around the holidays.

6. H ave a si l ly s w ap. A sk each g ue st to br i ng t he wei rde st or f unniest gift t hey can f ind for less than five or 10 dollars.

Then, have g uests ta ke turns choosing a gift from the pile and unwrap it in front of everyone.

After everyone has a gift, have your guests vote on the funniest or wackiest gift. Everyone gets to leave w it h a f unny t rin ket and the guest who brought the winning gift gets a prize.

7. C reate photo memories. These day s a l most ever yone ha s a camera, even if it’s just on a cell phone. So why not create t he opportunity for funny, holidaythemed photos? You can even create a photo booth effect by hanging a solid-colored curtain as a backdrop where guests can pose for silly photos. Prov ide some goof y props or costume pieces to have f u n w it h, a nd snap away.

8. G ift your guests. People love a good party, and they love being

Andrew Rowell, of Auburn, enjoys mugging for the camera with the photo booth props set up for a holiday party.

Joe McShane and Cyndi Woodworth, both of Auburn, stand beneath the mistletoe while wearing their funky holiday sweaters. able to take something home from it. Don’t let your guests leave empt y-ha nded. If you baked a ton of treats for the party, you can pick up some adorable gifting boxes for six or seven dollars at TJ Maxx in Auburn. The boxes come with inserts to hold cupcakes, but you can remove the inserts and stack cookies, fudge, and candies as well. If you have a good printer and some photo paper at home, print each guest a photo from the party that they can take home.

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TRADITIONS: Share some sweet treats for the holidays

By Deborah Conway Feature Writer / Photographer The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve are, by far, the most difficult time of the year for even t he hea lt h iest eaters among us to stay on that “healthyeat i ng wagon.” However, w it h an abundance of delectable and ent ic i ng , loc a l l y made s we et treats to choose from, we can give ourselves permission to indulge a little in the chocolates, pastries, cakes, breads and cookies that only come around once a year.

Several years ago, when Mar y’s Candy Shop closed, Ella Magee’s au nt wa s lef t w it hout her chocolate-covered cherries. Magee began making them, as a gift to her aunt, and Ella’s Candy was born.

Magee wraps a fresh cherry in a confection made with sweetened milk a nd confectioner’s suga r.

Then, she dips the entire thing in the finest chocolate available.

Although Ella’s Candy’s logo is a chocolate-covered cherry, Magee’s reper toi re i nclude s r ich a nd decadent chocolate treats such as the creamy caramel encased in chocolate, coconut creams in rich, dark chocolate, cashew clusters, toffee and almond bark and peanut butter ball with a chocolate surprise in the middle. Her signature piece, “Nonparella,” is a delicate, tiny, dark chocolate drop topped with sweet and crunchy nonpareils.

Ella’s Candy is made locally, at 70 Ta mpa St reet i n L ew iston, individually, by hand and to order, en su r i ng bot h f re sh ne s s a nd deliciousness. Ella’s doesn’t need much notice, just a couple hours.

Ella’s can ship anywhere in the U.S., and will even deliver locally.

For those whose idea of a sweet treat leans more toward the land of pastries, the Italian Baker y’s cannoli will more than satisfy. The Italian Bakery, on Bartlett Street in Lewiston, opened in the 1960s and began making cannoli in the

1970s. “At that time, few people around here were familiar with them, but now I believe that most people know what a cannoli is,” said Lisa Chiaravelotti-Chouinard, daughter of Frank Chiaravelotti who founded The Italian Bakery.

C h i a r a v e lot t i- C hou i n a r d h a s worked t here for 33 years “not counting the years I spent ‘playworking,’” she said with a laugh.

The Ita lia n Ba ker y a lso of fers petite pastry platters and frosted sugar cook ies, as well as many other festive treats to “satisfy many different tastes.”

Like the Italian Baker y, Grant’s Ba ker y on Sabattus St reet has been a local, family-owned and operated, Lewiston landmark since 1956. According to Doug Grant, “We are an old-fashioned bakery ... what we do is still done by hand, start to finish.”

For a special holiday treat, Grant’s recommends the popular “Buche de Noel,” or yule log. Grant’s makes three different types of yule log.

“We make the chocolate sponge cake with a white creme filling or a white sponge cake with either a white creme or raspberry jelly filling,” said Grant.

The customer can choose from either white or chocolate frosting, “with chocolate being the most traditional. We frost the ends with a swirl of maple frosting,” like the rings of a tree. In addition to being a moist, sweet and creamy cake, a yule log makes a festive table decoration for any party. Grant’s Bakery also makes other cakes and pies, as well as petite pastries, a local favorite, and Christmas cupcakes.

For someone craving sweet bread, The Bread Shack, on Center Street in Auburn, includes “stollen” on its menu of offerings this year.

A c c or d i n g t o D a r a R e i m e r s , proprietress of The Break Shack, “Stollen is a German sweet bread w it h a lmonds a nd dried f r uits [i nclud i ng ] ra isi ns a nd cit ron which we soa k in rum. For the holidays we add a strip of marzipan

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in the center.” Earlier in her career, Reimers worked with a German baker in Vancouver, Canada. It was there that she learned the recipe for making both stollen and fruitcake from scratch. When you are “using only the best quality ingredients and no shortcuts, the final product i s e x c e pt ion a l a nd mov i n g ,” explained Reimers, and is nothing like the typical fruitcake that you might find during the holidays.

Give yourself permission to indulge this holiday season, and sample the best sweet treats that LewistonAuburn has to offer. After all, isn’t that what new year resolutions are for?

Rich and sweet, “Stollen is great anytime of day [and] is wonderful with a cup of tea.” In addition to stollen, The Bread Shack offers a wonderful assortment of artisan breads a nd pastries, as well as m i n i ta r t s, cook ies, brea k fa st pastries, coffee and sandwiches served every day.

For those on a more restricted diet, Square Root Natural Foods, in Poland, carries a line of glutenfree cookies and pastries. Emmy A nderson, of Squa re Root, recommends “the gluten-free and dairy-free Chocolate Rugelach that we carry ... they are delicious!”

Square Root Natural Foods also ca rries “fa rm-ba ked pies f rom Lilliepapa Farm in West Paris, as well as nisu bread, coffee cake, c r a nber r y c elebr at ion bre ad, cupca kes a nd tof fee f rom t his

wonderful farm.” Many of these products are made with organic w hole -w he at f lou r a nd lo c a l i ng re d ient s, a nd a re w it hout chemical preservatives.

Other selections at Square Root include a variety of dark chocolates, g l u t e n -f r e e r a s p b e r r y b a r s , whoopee pies, pumpkin whoopee pies, double chocolate cheesecake brow n ies, vega n cook ies a nd vegetarian cheesecake.

For your holiday table, Squa re Ro ot r e c om mend s t hei r ow n “home-baked Apple Crisp made with gluten-free oats and f lours, local honey, maple syrup or agave nec t a r, ci n na mon, loc a l a nd/ or ORG apples, local or organic butter, and love.”

Share some homemade or locally purchased sweet treats this holiday season including assorted sweet treats (top photo), cannoli (middle photo), and nonpareils (bottom photo).

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Heat oven to 325°F. Coat 13 x 9-inch baking dish with no-stick cooking spray.

To make Bread Pudding: Combine bread cubes, mango and bananas in large bowl.

Whisk together eggs, sweetened condensed milk, mango nectar, milk, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg in medium bowl. Pour over bread mixture, stirring until thoroughly moistened. Let stand 30 minutes. Pour into prepared baking dish. Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until set in center.

Cool slightly in pan on wire rack.

To make Spiced Sour Cream: Stir sour cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and ginger until blended.

To make Coconut Caramel Sauce: Cook butter and sugar in small saucepan over mediumlow heat 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Whisk in coconut milk. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.

Cover and keep warm.

To Toast Coconut: Spread coconut on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high 2 to 4 minutes or until lightly toasted, tossing the coconut with a fork after each minute. To avoid overbrowning, remove from plate immediately.

To serve: Spoon Bread Pudding into shallow serving bowls. Drizzle with Coconut Caramel Sauce. Top with a dollop of Spiced Sour Cream.

Sprinkle with coconut. Serve immediately.

Chocolate Chip Cannoli Pie chips and sweetened condensed milk in medium saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes.

Stir in peanuts, chopped sugar cones, white chocolate chips and cherries until thoroughly blended. Spread in prepared pan. Cover and chill 3 hours or until firm.

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Stir in chocolate chips. Pour into pie crust. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Filling will appear slightly soft. Cool completely on wire rack. Chill at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped topping, if desired.

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Very merry gifts for kids Holiday stockings are festive and fun, but it’s easy to be stumped by what to fill them with. Get creative and think beyond typical stuffers like chocolates, fruits and toys.

To make sure nobody gets a lump of coal in their stocking this year, the celebration experts at Wilton have introduced new kid-friendly totes and kits – perfect stocking stuf fers for a l l of Sa nta’s litt le helpers. From cupcake and sprinkle totes to colorful icing kits, kids of all ages will love decorating their own cupcakes. Gifts like the Mega Sprink les Tote, which of fers 14 different sprinkle combinations like stars and hearts in practically every color of the rainbow, will keep kids joy ful long past Christmas morning. So once all the presents are unwrapped, get ready for a day filled with decorating.

Parents be ready. Bake a batch of cupcakes ahead of time so kids can go to town dressing them up with their favorite colors and candies.

Set up a decorating station using cupca kes a nd Wilton k its f illed with vibrant icings and sprinkles galore. Then watch imaginations r u n w i ld w it h ever y t h ing f rom festive funny faces and twinkling sta rs to holiday orna ments a nd out of this world anima ls. Can’t wait until Christmas? Give these kits as early presents so kids can decorate an extra-special treat to leave for Santa.

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characters that includes Scrooge’s family and associates as well as the Christmas ghosts.

h i le there is a load of e x c i t e m e nt b u i l d i n g up to t he f lu r r y of Christmas day, there are many holiday per forma nces t hroug h December that are sure to create fond memories. Here is a look at a few of them.

Ac c ord i ng to a biog r a phy of Dickens, as the second of eight children of a family continually plagued by debt, Dickens came to k now not on ly hu nger a nd deprivation, but also the horror of the infamous debtors’ prison and the evils of child labor.

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What is Christmas time without seeing a production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol? To start, you might want to see the traditional production that’s at The Public Theatre in Lewiston.

A turn of fortune in the shape of a legacy brought release from the nightmare of prison and “slave� factories and afforded Dickens the opportunity of two years of formal schooling at Welling ton House Academy. Later in life, short stories and newspaper serials brought him the amazing and instant success that was to be his for the remainder of his life.

The production is an adaptation of the Dickens novel written by t he t heat re’s a r t ist ic d irector, Christopher Schario. In a simplified version of t he elaborate stor y, Schario’s script tells the tale with an intimate set, six actors and a fiddler; all centered around the journey of Ebenezer Scrooge from tight-fisted miser to a cheerful, warm-hearted spirit on Christmas day.

On Stage in South Portland. One of the oldest community theatres i n t he c ou nt r y, T he Por t la nd Players, w i l l present t he stage m u s i c a l , “ W h i t e C h r i s t m a s� t h r ou g h D e c em b er 11 at t he Cottage Road theater.

This year brings A Christmas Carol to the newly founded Free-port Factory Stage on Depot Street in the heart of Maine’s shopping mecca, Freeport. Broadway veteran, Will Rhys, brings his one-man show of the Dickens’ classic to the 90-seat performance space.

This wonderful Christmas musical chronicles the trials and travails of two army buddies as they attempt to save the countr y inn of their old army commander. The show glistens with the most well-known music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, one of America’s music giants.

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T h e s t a g e v e r s i on of “ W h i t e Christmas� is based on the 1954 mov ie of t he s a me t it le t h a t starred Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye,

R o s e m a r y C l o o n e y a n d Ve r a E l len. Broug ht to t he mu sic a l stage in 2004, the highlight of the show is Berlin’s classic tune that begins w it h “I’m drea ming of a white Christmas.�

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Handel’s “Messiah,� though written for Easter time, has a lways be en a mont h-of-De c ember / C h r i st m a s-t i me f av or ite. T he concept for the sing-along is quite simple. An orchestra gathers to play the music from the famous pie c e w r it t en i n 1741. G ue s t artists perform the soloist’s parts while all audience members are encou raged to si ng t he chora l a r ra ngement s i nclud i ng t he stirring, “Hallelujah Chorus.�

A p a r t i c i p a nt f r om pr e v iou s sing-alongs says that energ y and spirit is far more important than musical talent. “If you have a copy of the score, br i ng it w it h you,� she noted, t hou g h c opie s of t he c hor u s sect ions a re of ten ava i lable at t he si ng-a long. “It i s a g re at spiritual gathering where anyone c a n per for m t he m a g n i f ic ent piece of music.�

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Coping with holiday stress The holidays are a time for family, fun and festivities. So why are you so stressed?

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“Stress causes an unhealthy ‘high alert!’ response that wears down the body,” said Ashley Davis Bush, author of the book Shortcuts to Inner Peace: 70 Simple Paths to Ever yd a y Serenit y. “T h roug h intentionally summoning a feeling of inner calm, we literally change the chemistry of our bodies.”

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If you’re looking to keep a calm head i n t he m idst of v isit i ng relat ives a nd bu s y shoppi ng malls, try some of Bush’s favorite shortcuts this holiday season: • P lay it again, Sam: W hen you find yourself grumbling over a nagging task (hanging lights, preparing the guest room), play or sing a specific song. It doesn’t have to be holiday-related; any upbeat tune will help.

• R emember this: When waiting i n l i ne to pu rcha se g i f t s or groceries, ask yourself “What do I need to remember?” Keep asking yourself this question until you start to get substantial answers like “I need to remember what really matters in life.”

• Stop ‘n’ smell: Before you begin cooking a holiday meal, take time to smell your ingredients. Or pull a fragrant item from your pantry that triggers positive emotions (e.g. cof fee, va n i l la ex t ract, rosemary). Close your eyes and inhale. The smell should ground you in the present, allowing you to savor your time in the kitchen.

• My sunshine: Family dynamics a re complicated a nd ca n get strained during the holidays.

If you f i nd you rsel f get t i ng a n noye d w it h a love d one, consider humming the song “You Are My Sunshine” and remember that your time together is limited.

If your buttons really get pushed, excuse yourself and throw cool water on your face or place a wet towel on your neck. Cool relief to the body brings relief to the mind as well.

• T ouch tank: It’s easy i n t he hustle and bustle of the holidays to forget to appreciate all the b e a u t i f u l d e c or a t i on s , n ot to mention the beaut y of the sea son. Con sider keepi ng a small box or basket of seasonal treasures – pine cones, smooth stones, mistletoe and chestnuts.

W henever you feel tense or over whelmed, ta ke a few moments to touch each object.

Simple appreciation tends to restore inner calm.

“We often think we need to change our circumstances to feel peaceful or that we need to be immersed in spa-like surroundings to find tranquility,” said Bush. “But inner peace requires no extra time or money – just a shift in attention.”

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Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Friday, December 2, 2011

Trivia answers: Do you know the hoofed helpers?

By Tresa Erickson

Q: May’s brother-in-law, Johnny Marks, is responsible for setting his story to music. True or false?

W hat has hoofs and helps Santa deliver gifts on Christmas Eve? Reindeer, you say? You’re right.

Without them, Santa could not make his sleigh ride.

A: True.

How much do you k now about Santa’s reindeer? Take this quiz and find out.

Q : The reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh were first named in “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” in 1823. True or false?

A: True.

Q : According to t he poem, t he original eight were Dasher, Dancer, Pra ncer, Vi xen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen. True or false?

A: False, the last two were originally called Dunder and Blixem.

Q : Roy Rogers recorded Marks’ song in 1949. True or false?

A: False, Gene Autry recorded it.

Q : “R u d ol p h t h e R e d-No s e d Reindeer” is considered one of the best-selling songs of all time. True or false?

A: True.

Q: In 1999, Fox produced a special about a not her reindeer na med Oliver. True or false?

A: False, the reindeer was named Olive.

Q: Olive was not really a reindeer.

True or false?

A: True, Olive was a dog.

Q: Loosely translated from Dutch to English, Dunder and Bli xem mean “thunder” and “lightning.”

True or false?

Q : Ol i v e s av e s C h r i s t m a s b y f illing in for t he injured Vi xen.

True or false?

A: True.

A : Fa l s e , s h e f i l l s i n f or t h e injured Blitzen.

Q: Some historians believe Dunder and Blixem may be representative of the magical goats pulling Thor’s chariot in Norse mythology. True or false?

Well, how did you do? Good, fair, poorly? Whatever the results, few would argue the fact that reindeer play a v iv id role in Christmas.

A: True.

Q: Dunder and Blixem appeared as Donder and Blixen or Blitzen in later variations of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” True or false?

A: True.

Q: Over time, Dunder evolved into Donner, which was later cemented by the song, “Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer.” True or false?

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Holiday water bottles aid communities in need There is good news for those who wish to do good while embracing a healthier lifestyle. The maker of the best-selling reusable water bottle has teamed up with a company that brings clean water to developing communities. Their objective is to help those in need this holiday season. The result is a holiday gift that may ma ke a life-changing difference for those without access to clean water.

“Matt and I co-founded Water.org to make a difference and end the suffering around the world from not having safe water,” said White, Water.org executive director. “We chose the CamelBak Groove bottle because of its unique design, the company’s continued commitment to innovation and its generous support of the safe water cause.”

Working together, Water.org and CamelBak have created limitededition graphics for the CamelBak Groove, a reusable bottle with a filter built into the straw to bring tap water in and freshly filtered water out. The artwork is intended to evoke the ripple effect of water droplets and is available in BPAfree Tritan plastic or insulated stainless steel.

Expanding on last year’s Water.org “Bottle Project,” which provided safe, clean water to more t han 10,000 people around the world, CamelBak has added a Facebook Give Bak “like” campaign with the goal of helping an additional 2,000 people in need. To participate, visit www.face book.com/CamelBak.

Transforming communities Co-founded by actor and advocate Matt Damon and social entrepreneur Gary White, Water.org is a nonprofit organization that has transformed hu nd re d s of c om mu n it ie s i n A f rica, Sout h Asia a nd Cent ra l America by prov iding access to clean water and sanitation.

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For those who want nothing and have everything, charitable gifts are ideal. One of the easiest ways to go about this is to select a charity near and dear to the recipient’s heart and make a donation to it in their name.

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Again, most organizations w ill supply you w it h a g if t ca rd to present to the recipient. Should you prefer to give an actual gift, look for ones from organizations a f f i l iated w it h a good c au se.

Severa l orga n i zat ions of fer ha nd made g i f ts f rom a r t isa ns around t he world. You buy t he g if ts, a nd t he a r t isa ns receive much of t he prof it. Ot her organizations offer a wide range of traditional gifts and donate a portion of the proceeds to charity.

If t he recipient reg u la rly volunteers, perhaps you could give them the gift of your company and join them in some activity. You might help them make up care packages for soldiers abroad or deliver meals to seniors.

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Give kids the gift of going green this holiday season Few movements in the 21st century have proven as popular as the “Go Green� movement. An effort to live with a more ecoconscious mindset, the Go Green movement has found entry into all aspects of life, be it the foods we eat, the cars we drive or the products we buy.

C re at i v it y for K id s, a g loba l manufacturer and distributer with a goal toward inspiring kids to embrace their creative side, offers the following tips to parents hoping to give the gift of going green this holiday season. • L et kids learn on the job. With the holiday season comes a host of extra errands and chores. While kids can’t cook the holiday meal or help with the holiday hosting, t he y c a n ch ip i n a nd lea r n something at the same time.

Pe r h a p s no hol id a y c h or e i s lo ok e d f or w a r d t o le s s t h a n wrapping all those holiday gifts.

W hile it’s often tedious and old hat for adults, kids will no doubt embrace the chance to help Mom and Dad make the gifts look good for friends and family.

When wrapping gifts, use recycled wrapping paper from a year ago or even wrap gifts in newspaper.

While doing so, kids will learn the lesson of recycling and reusing,

a nd Mom a nd Dad w i l l get to spend some quality time with the kids during the otherwise hectic holiday season. • L et kids unwrap the gift of green.

Kids likely have a host of items on their holiday wish list this season.

While not all those gifts can pull double-duty as both a toy and teaching device, parents can find gifts that are not only fun to play with, but impart an ecofriendly message as well.

Creativ it y for Kids’ ecofriendly Recycled Cardboard Dollhouse is easy to assemble and made entirely f rom rec ycled ca rdboa rd. T he 21" x 17" x 9" dollhouse even gets the packaging in on the action, as the inside of the box is printed with a play mat yard, teaching kids that even packaging can be repurposed and put to good use.

Up on c on st r uc t ion, k id s put together the furniture and punchout paper dol l s before u si ng stickers they color in themselves and markers to decorate ever ything on the interior and exterior of the house.

W hat ’s more, once k id s have finished connecting w ith their inner interior decorator, they can take their new passion for going green even further by repurposing

items from around the house to accessorize their new dollhouse. • S et a positive example. Parents know kids learn most of their b eh av ior s f r om t hei r fol k s .

Whether Mom and Dad realize it or not, kids are often watching to see how their parents act, and then mimicking those behaviors and mannerisms themselves.

Parents hoping to instill an ecoconscious mindset in their kids this holiday season should realize that Mom and Dad have no greater ally when doing so than themselves.

W hen host i ng hol iday pa r t ies, replace popular disposable paper plates w it h reusable ones, a nd let kids know why you’re making t hat choice. Instead of sending out t rad it iona l g reet i ng ca rds for t he hol idays, send e-ca rds instead, and explain to kids the ways in which e-cards are more environmentally friendly.

Wit h t he holiday season upon us once again, parents can make the season even more memorable by making the most of its numerou s opp or t u n it ie s to i mpa r t an ecofriendly message to their children. For more information on Creativity for Kids, visit http:// www.creativityforkids.com. (MS)

The Recycled Cardboard Dollhouse from Creativity for Kids is a great way for parents to give a gift that’s both fun and ecoconscious this holiday season.

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