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Gift presentation: It’s a wrap By Donna Rousseau Feature Writer It’s a great search for the perfect gifts to make someone’s holiday really sparkle. So with all the time spent on what to buy, doesn’t the just-right gift deserve an equally special presentation?
Forget Martha Stewart. Beaut i f u l ly si mple a nd f u n k y ideas for wrapping gifts can be a fun holiday project done alone or, better yet, with friends and family. Much of the necessary items can be found in your own craft drawers, cupboards, or at local craft store. To get started creating your own gift wraps, gather an assortment of basic tools including scissors, pinking shears, a hole punch, hot glue gun, glue sticks, regular glue, tape, acrylic paint, paintbrushes, paper plates, re-sealable, gallon, plastic storage bags, white and brown paper bags, glitter, fabric paint, assorted ribbons and other decorative items of your choice. Create a work space with room to move, away from other surfaces that may need to be used for other purposes. Allow a block of time so you can enjoy the process.
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T he i nt er net i s pac k e d w it h w e b s it e s f e a t u r i n g ide a s f or unique gift wrapping. Some of the suggestions ma ke for beautiful presentation but have too many steps to make them reasonable for multiple gift w rapping. Several ideas, however, are simple and quick with impressive results. For instance, make tissue bedding at the bottom of a white paper bag, place a gift inside, and fold over the top. Punch two holes in the folded over section with a hole punch and run a wide length of ribbon, one end through each hole, and tie a big bow. Then tuck a candy cane inside the bow. You can design something fancier if you prefer but white with a classic red bow is Christmas-ready. Sturdy, white gift boxes can be had at local dollar stores for very rea sonable pr ices. Pou r some selected paints in paper plates, each with their own paint color, spreading paint to a thin layer. Now take a not-too-ripe piece of fruit (pear, apple, anything that is not too wet) and press the “stamper� into the paint. Use some copy paper to practice sta mpi ng u nt i l you ach ieve a stamp you like. Then, position your box so you can stamp the flat
surface. Remember less is more; you can always add but you can’t take away. W hile this technique may seem primitive and childlike at first glance, the use of iridescent paints and light-handed glittering ca n g ive you r g i f t a desig ner sophistication without a lot of work or cost. You can also utilize plastic bottles, marbles, and sponges as stamping tools. If you like snow globes, you will love wrappings made with plastic storage bags. First wrap your gift in tissue paper, gathering the top of the paper with ribbon. Remove the zipper seal on the sandwich bag with a pair of scissors. Place the gift in the bag then add loose artificial snow, glittering confetti, tinsel, angel hair, pine cones and cinnamon sticks, pretty buttons – whatever you like. Catch up the cut end of the bag with a ribbon and tie with a bow. Accent the ends of the bow with beads or snow f la kes crafted from heav y white paper stock. E mpt y c erea l boxes, oat mea l containers, and shipping discarded boxes get a second look when decorated for Christmas. Known as “baxes�, these gift receptacles are a cross between a box and a bag.
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ooking for that perfect gift for the man in your life? Whether it’s your husband, boyfriend, dad or brother, finding a gift that speaks to his individual taste and style can be difficult.
For the man who loves to entertain family and friends, a set of grilling tools will always be appreciated no matter what time of year. The more sophisticated types might appreciate a set of martini glasses or a professional poker set (photos at right).
K now ing your ma n’s interests, passions and needs can help you narrow down your choices. A little observation can go a long way in making him smile when he opens your gift.
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Here are some ideas for the various types of men in your life:
The Professional. For the man who wears a jacket and tie and talks business, go with gifts that speak to his busy lifestyle. For example, men’s valets allow him to store his wallet, keys, and cell phone in one place, making sure he gets out the door in time and nothing is forgotten. Some versions also have charging stations for phones and portable music players.
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Gift guide: Music, movies and video games By Christina LeBlanc Feature Writer / Photographer
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ooking for the perfect gift for the movie fan, music junkie, or gamer in your life? There are great new releases in movies, T V, mu sic , a nd v ide o g a me s t his yea r for ever yone on your shopping list.
Movies as popular gifts. Chad Verrill, director of operations for Bull Moose, pointed out that, “If you can guess what t y pe of film Uncle Billy wants, you can probably pick out somet h i ng he would be happy to get as a present and for not a lot of money.” Some of entertainment’s biggest franchises have new installments out on DVD and Blu-ray: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Fast Five, and Scream 4, to name a few, not to mention the final film in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. The ent ire col lect ion of Ha rr y Pot ter f i l ms is a lso c u r rent ly av a i lable i nd iv idua l ly a nd i n collector’s sets, but won’t be for long. Wa r ner Brot hers w i l l no longer make the films available (ot her t ha n d ig ita l ly) a f ter
December 29 of this year, meaning that if they’re on your wish list or someone else’s, now is the time to pick them up before they disappear f or a w h i l e . Mo s t r e t a i l e r s , including Bull Moose, have been running sales on these and other titles during the holiday season. Superhero films were big this year: The Green Hornet, Green Lantern, Thor, X-Men: First Class and Captain America are all available on DVD and Blu-ray. There are plenty of titles for the comedy fan in your life, too. Bridesmaids, the funny R-rated f lick starring Saturday Night Live’s Kristen Wiig and Emmy Award-winner Melissa McCarthy, has draw n comparisons to The Hangover and is at once raunchy a nd sent imenta l. Ot her f unny favorites from the year include Horrible Bosses, The Change-Up, No Strings Attached, Bad Teacher and The Hangover Part Two. For kids and families, offerings include Cars 2, Kung Fu Panda 2, Gnomeo & Juliet, and The Smurfs.
Video games as gifts. “V ideo ga mes a re st i l l on t he rise,” as well, Verrill said. The past couple of months have seen a lot of big-interest new releases, such as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3,
Battlefield 3, Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Batman: Arkham City, and Saints Row: The Third, among others. Some ga mes a lso have specia l editions, or come with collector’s edition gaming systems, such as the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3.
An ear for music. “There are some great music items for collectors this year, too,” said Verrill, “like deluxe box sets from the Rolling Stones, U2, The Smiths, and Hank Williams.”
Many of these items are limited editions and will mean a lot to music fans. “These are the kinds of things that some people might not run out and buy for themselves on release date, but will definitely be on a few feverishly written Christmas lists,” Verrill added. Bu y i ng a lbu m s on v i ny l h a s become a popular practice again, and the audiophile in your life might like some records to listen to. New USB record players have simplified things – they’ll spin your
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In the meantime, enjoy this recipe for gingerbread people from Davis’ cookbook – a delicious holiday treat and fun family project.
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Celebrating the season of epiphany
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Celebrants of the Christian faith and Eastern orthodox Christian religion may want to wait a few days after Christmas to start packing away their decorations and cease celebrating the holiday season. That’s because it is customary to commemorate the Epiphany, which marks the day that Jesus Christ was revealed as the Son of God. Epiphany is known by a few different names. In addition to Epiphany, the holiday is sometimes called Little Christmas and the Feast of the Three Kings. Spanish-speaking individuals refer to it as El Dia de Los Tres Reyes, which essentially translates to Day of the Three Kings. In Western faiths, Epiphany takes place on January 6. However, in Catholic dioceses in the U.S., it is observed on the Sunday between January 2 and Januar y 8. Eastern Christians follow the Julian calendar rather than the Gregorian calendar. Therefore, Epiphany occurs a few days later for them, on January 19. According to Christian tradition, Epiphany marks the day the traveling magi arrived from afar to bid welcome to the Baby Jesus. They presented three different gifts: gold, frankincense and myrrh. “And they came into the house and saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell down and worshiped Him; and opening their treasures they presented to Him gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.” Matthew 2:11 Although the Bible doesn’t specifically mention that there were three wise men, biblical historians interpret that there were only three due to the number of gifts that were presented. The names of the magi were Gaspar, Melchior and Balthasar, but this is something learned post-Bible as well. Gold represented a gift worthy of a king. Frankincense was an expensive gift valued for its wonderful fragrance and medicinal values and worship. It is thought Frankincense spoke to the worship of God. Myrrh was used as an anesthetic and in burial embalming. It is also used to anoint one in faith. The meaning of the word “epiphany” is a revealing or an opening of one’s eyes. Although Epiphany is much known for the three wise men, the significance of the day is that God revealed Himself to everyone through the human person who was His Son, Jesus. God reveals that the true God is Jesus, the Messiah, and Savior of the world, who was sent to the people for this express purpose. The day of the Epiphany actually marks the first day of the Epiphany season, which lasts until the Lenten season on Ash Wednesday. Through the Epiphany season, God reveals many intricacies of His Word through scripture in the Bible. Although many Christians celebrate the better-known holiday of Christmas, Epiphany may have even more spiritual meaning during this holiday season.
Kwanzaa was first celebrated from December 26, 1966 to January 1, 1967 and was initially an effort to create a specifically African-American holiday. Go to hgtv.com for Kwanzaa decorating ideas that the kids can help with.
7 is a significant figure with respect to Kwanzaa Kwa n zaa beg i ns t he day a f ter C h r i st m a s a nd c ont i nue s for seven days. Kwanzaa focuses on “The Seven Principles” which are meant to reinforce seven basic values of African culture, which the holiday’s celebrants feel contribute t o b u i l d i n g a n d r e i n f or c i n g family, communit y and culture among Africans all over the world, including African-Americans.
goal to build and develop their community in an effort to restore their people to greatness.
Unity (Umoja)
This principle encourages celebr a nt s t o r e m a i n f a it h f u l i n t heir people, pa rents, teachers, leaders, and the righteousness of their cause.
This principle encourages celebrants to strive for and maintain unit y w ithin their family, their community and their race.
Creativity (Kuumba) This principle encourages celebrants to leave their community in better shape than they found it.
Faith (Imani)
Purpose (Nia)
Self-Determination (Kujichagulia)
This principle encourages celebrants to make it their collective
This principle encourages celebrants to define themselves, name
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Collective Work and Responsibility (Ujima) This principle encourages celebrants to building and maintain their community and work to solve t heir collective a nd indiv idua l problems together.
Cooperative Economics (Ujamaa) This principle encourages celebr a nt s to bu i ld a nd ma i nt a i n t h e i r o w n s t or e s , s h op s a n d additional businesses and profit from t hese va rious enterprises’ success together.
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want to experiment may want to introduce one or two new dishes into the mix. Food choices should be about what your guests will want to eat and not about which items will ensure a spectacle. • K eep preparation time in mind. A not her t h i ng to consider when planning the meal is the a mount of t ime you have for food preparation and cooking. The holidays are a busy time of the year, and work and socia l engagements may continue up until the eleventh hour. Choose foods that can be prepared in ad v a nc e a nd he ate d on t he holiday if you’re time-pressed. Or simply choose easy-to-make dishes that won’t take much time. • C ompile a shopping list. Once foods a re selected, rev iew a ll recipes and make a list of the ingredients you will need. This will serve as a shopping list to take to the store. Also see which items you have on hand in the pantry. Look at expiration dates
and be sure that everything is top quality. If in doubt, add it to your shopping list. Make a list of things that can be bought in advance (paper products, coffee, linens, etc.) and other items that need to be checked off closer to the actual holiday. Cross off each item once it is purchased. • Create a timetable. Make a schedule or use a calendar to schedule when each component of the meal and other preparations will be made. This way you ensure you will stay on track and have everything done by the actual holiday. •A sk for help. If you find that time w i l l be shor t, delegate some jobs to others. For example, if a grandmother or aunt is known for her prized potatoes or pies, ask her to make that item. Some hosts a nd hostesses turn t he holiday meal into a pot luck where everyone is encouraged to bring one item and the host simply provides the main dish. This can cut down on the work involved a nd ma ke ot hers feel t hey’ve contributed to the sentimental holiday meal. •G o easy on yourself. While not everything will work out exactly as you expected, chances are little glitches will not even be noticed by guests unless you point them out. And even if they are noticed, these are close friends and family who will not judge small mistakes. •M ake time for socialization. Too often holiday hosts and hostesses worry so much about impressing g uests w it h lav ish foods a nd festivities that they fail to enjoy the actual day with their guests. Leave time to sit and chat and, most importantly, relax. T h e h o l i d a y s a r e a t i m e of enjoyment. Ensuring the meal can be as stress-free as possible will go a long way to helping hosts and hostesses enjoy the season as well.
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he food cooked during the holidays is of ten enoug h to feed an army. Too often, hosts and hostesses prepare and serve much too much food, only to f ind t hemselves lef t w it h a refrigerator full of leftovers when guests don’t eat as much as hosts had suspected. In order to avoid wasting food, many people attempt to create new meals from their excess holiday ingredients. Putting leftovers to good use can take a little ingenuity to disguise the reality that you’re eating turkey or ham for the third consecutive night.
All it may take is a little inspiration to create delicious meals with repurposed holiday foods. The first thing to keep in mind when using leftovers is food safety. A ny food rema i n i ng a f ter t he holiday meal should be packed into storage containers and refrigerated or frozen no more than two hours after the mea l has ended. This ensures that bacteria are not able to proliferate in the food and cause foodborne illnesses.
Choose shallow containers, which will enable the food to chill more uniformly and not create warmer spots that take longer to reach a safe storage temperature. Do not save any foods that have remained at room temperature for too long or seem questionable, especia lly dair y products. It is advisable to discard leftovers (even if refrigerated) after four days. Use it or lose it! Now that leftovers are properly stored, you can t hink up some creative menu ideas for using them in the next few days. •T urn stuf f ing into croquettes or burgers by mixing chopped turkey with stuffing or adding a new meat to the equation, like sausage. •D ice ham and potatoes and add to the morning helping of eggs for a country-style omelette. •P romptly boil the turkey carcass to ma ke homemade stock for soups and stews.
•U se sta le bread to ma ke homemade croutons for salad or use in a bread pudding recipe. •A dd cranberr y sauce to boxed muffin mixes for a tart treat. •T urn leftover holiday meats into an Asian stir-fry with the addition of water chestnuts, bean sprouts, soy sauce, and mixed vegetables. •G rind meats to make a hearty meat loaf. •M ash up leftover sweet potatoes and bake into a moist and sweet potato loaf bread.
•U se cranberry sauce in place of butter on bagels or toast.
•U se pie crust and small ramekins to turn turkey or ham into savory pot pies.
•M ake leftover potatoes into delicious hash browns.
There are so many ideas for using leftover holiday foods this season.
With a few creative ideas, anyone can turn leftover holiday foods into new meals. E x per i ment w it h f lavors you r family will enjoy.
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Trends in holiday decor
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By Tresa Erickson Feature Writer S o m e t i m e s t h e r e ’s n o t h i n g better t ha n t he classic look of large Christmas tree decorated in red and gold standing next to a fireplace lined with red-and-gold stockings. Other times, the need to break out the box and experiment with some of the latest trends in holiday decor is clear. If that is how you’re feeling this Christmas, here is a brief look at some of the trends you might come across this season as you shop.
Color rocks! Invite no more guests to stay at your home than it can accommodate. The smaller your home, the fewer people there should be on your guest list. Don’t try to squeeze 10 guests into a two-bedroom home. They won’t have enough space to mingle, must less get a comfortable rest, and that could lead to tension, or worse, guests leaving.
As for the classic Christmas ball ornament, it now comes in every color, size and shape imaginable.
Bright, bold colors are making their way into Christmas decor, not only in ornaments, tree skirts and other decorations, but in the tree itself. Manufacturers are filling store shelves with artificial trees of every color, from the traditional green to snowy white to metallic silver to hot pink and orange!. Designers recommend creating a neutral backdrop, upon which any brightly colored accents will pop. Hot pink, orange and lime green ornaments, for example, would look stunning against a white tree.
Personality is key T he select ion of or na ments is bigger than ever. In addition to all of the classics, like reindeer a nd snow men, ma nu fact u rers a re producing a w ide ra nge of or na ments to su it ever y ta ste and interest, whether animals or musical instruments.
W h at i s old i s ne w a ga i n i n Christmas decor. Manufacturers have capitalized on the fact and are churning out reproduction after reproduction. For those who prefer the authentic, shopping at antique shops, f lea ma rkets a nd t hr if t stores is the way to go. Many offer a number of vintage Christmas decorations, some in spectacular condition.
Green is in! The need to preserve and protect Mot her Ea r t h ha s penet rated all aspects of the design world, including Christmas decor. People are looking for ways to go green this year, and manufacturers are answering with a variety of green products from LED lights to ecofriendly ornaments. You can glam up the tree with a coat of spray-on snow and a leopard print tree skirt, or you can pare it down with candles and pinecones strung up with ribbon.
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Festive holiday baking made easy By Christina LeBlanc Feature Writer / Photographer
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he hol iday s a re a g reat t i me to h ave s ome f u n ma k ing treats and ba ked goods for gatherings or as gifts. Sometimes prepping all the food can seem over whelming, but it doesn’t have to be. There are some quick and easy ways to add festive holiday touches to your delicious homemade desserts. It’s always nice to stick with family favorites, as you know your guests will be delighted. “I always think of my uncle’s whoopie pies as the holiday dessert,” said Matt Pettengill, of Portland. “He makes t hem ever y yea r, a nd t hey ’re a staple at ou r fa m i ly holiday party.” He added, “My mom also has a pretty famous talent for her pumpkin squares, which she ices with the perfect frosting.”
Adding some holiday flair to traditional treats is simple, as are these easy ideas for holiday baking. It’s extremely easy to make your own holiday candies. All you need is a bag of white morsels (f ind them with the chocolate chips in the baking aisle at your nearest Walmart or supermarket), some food coloring in reds, greens, and other holiday colors, and a plastic or silicone candy mold. (You can get holiday-themed candy molds for $2-10 at Craft Mania in Auburn.) Simply pour the white morsels into a microwave-safe bowl and melt t hem i n t he m icrow ave, stirring ever y 30 seconds until melted. Then, add a few drops of food coloring (do a separate bowl of morsels for each color) to the melted chips, stirring until the color is even throughout.
Spoon the melted morsels into the candy molds, smoothing the tops as you go. Then simply place the mold in the refrigerator for an hour or two before removing the candies. You can serve them on a platter at a party or bag them as gifts. Cupca kes are a lso easy to gift. There are a lot of ways to dress them up for the holidays at little expense. TJ Ma x x in Auburn carries cute holiday cupcake liners and toppers; $7 will get you enough to decorate 24 cupcakes. Simply use the liners in your cupcake/muffin tray and f i l l t hem t wo-t h i rds f u l l w it h cupcake batter. After baking, allow cupcakes to cool before frosting and decorating them. Using aerosol can products like Pillsbury’s Easy Frost holiday l i ne, you ca n get f rost i ngs i n holiday colors with different tips for decorating. It makes it super easy to make your cupcakes look festive and professional. You can frost cupcakes in different colors, or sw irl colors together. Fi na l ly, add a hol iday topper or a piece of colorful fruit (like a raspberr y) for a f ina l touch. “These are so cute !” said Cyndi Woodwor t h, of Aubur n, of t he cupcake toppers.
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“I like the raspberries,” added Joe McShane, of Auburn. (If you’re serving cupcakes at a party, you can leave the tops frosted but offer bowls of additional toppings like fruit and candies for guests to add as they wish. That way guests can be creative and everyone gets what they want.) If you’re giving these treats as a gift, invest in some cupcake gift boxes. They cost about $7 at TJ Maxx and are adorable and easy to use. It ma kes your k itchen handiwork look sleek and professional. You can dress up other snacks or baked goods with extra cupcake toppers or holiday food picks (available at TJ Maxx for $2-3 and at Dollar Tree for $1). Place these picks into fudge squares to add that holiday touch, or use them as mini kabobs for grape and cheese appetizers. Need a yummy holiday mocktail to go with your desserts? Try this: mix equal parts cranberry-apple juice and lemon-lime soda (like 7-Up, Sierra Mist, or Sprite). Pour into a glass or w ine goblet and garnish with an orange for a classy, delicious nona lcoholic holiday drink that’s sure to be a favorite for kids and adults. (The red color also looks gorgeous in a clear pitcher or crystal decanter.)
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Give the gift of good health By Deborah Conway Feature Writer / Photographer
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en n ie s a nd p ou nd s, w e watch them. Healthy hearts, we need t hem. Peace of mind, we seek it. With a gift of good health, we stretch our pennies and empower the heart, mind and body of someone for whom we care. From t he relat ively pa ssive modalities of massage therapy and acupuncture, to the limbering, strengthening modalities of yoga a nd Pi lates, you don’t have to look far to find something in the Lewiston-Auburn area that will fit the lifestyle and health needs of someone you love. K i mberley Jacques, a l icensed massage therapist who recently opened Revelation Massage at 600 Turner Street in Auburn, explains, “Ma ssage t herapy d i rect ly supports the balance and health of t he muscles, but i nd i rect ly supports the whole body and all of its systems through activation of the body’s relaxation response. R e l a x a t i on i s m e d i c i n e a n d should be taken in daily doses to counteract the effects of stress.” Massage therapy has also been s h o w n t o d e c r e a s e a n x i e t y, increase production of serotonin, i mpr ov e t he b o d y ’s i m mu ne system and decrease pain due to muscular tension. Revelation Massage is “shifting the paradigm of massage therapy back into its rightful place as a therapeutic wellness tool” for men and women, and offers a variety of affordable options that will make t his season’s holiday shopping a nd g iv i ng a rela x i ng a nd therapeutic experience. “Acupuncture helps put a body back in ba lance,” according to Diane Ford, of the Acupuncture Center in Lewiston and Brunswick.
“Your body can get out of balance f rom trauma, too much or not enough exercise, pharmaceuticals, hered it y or a combi nat ion of these.” Acupuncture is a gentle “healing modality” and “a gift of acupuncture can be a life-altering event that, in most instances, is relaxing and stress reducing, as well as painless.” Ford st ud ie d ac upu nc t u re i n Hawaii and obtained “Diplomat in Acupuncture” cer t if icat ion. She also holds masters degrees in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Educational Psychology. The Acupuncture Center offers gift certificates in many different denominations and will happily offer you a 10 percent discount though the end of 2011 on your purchase of a session or series, as a gift for someone you care for or for yourself, if you mention this article. Karen Burke Lane has recently begun offering yoga classes and holist ic counseling ser v ices at Life Ideals in Lewiston. Lane is a licensed clinica l socia l worker, a registered yoga instructor and a g raduate of t he Inst it ute of Integrative Nutrition. A c c or d i n g t o B u r k e L a ne, a significant percentage of doctor v isits a re due to stress-related symptoms and “when the body is not over worked by the stress response it can better coordinate all of the body’s systems, [including t he ] d ige s t i v e, r e pr o duc t i v e, endocrine and immune system, like a finely tuned symphony.” Burke Lane recognizes that “selfcare is essential to good health” and has designed a program that supports health in a holistic and integrative way through physical activity, nutrition, relaxation, sleep hygiene and other modalities. Life Ideals offers gift certificates for private and group yoga classes,
as well as self-care consultations appropriate for anyone interested i n go o d he a lt h . A s w it h t he Acupuncture Center, Life Ideals will happily take 10 percent off any services purchased when you mention this article. “P i lates i s a met hod of body conditioning [that] provides a fullbody workout to improve strength, f lexibility, posture, balance and breath control.” Robin Vermilion, who is also a dancer and dance educator, became certified to teach Pi lates mat work a nd sta nd i ng Pilates through the PhysicalMind Institute. She has been teaching Pilates for six years and currently offers classes at The Dance Center on Western Avenue in Auburn. “Rather than isolating specific parts of the body, Pilates exercises are designed to benefit the body as an integrated whole, with multiple systems supported t hroughout each class.” According to Vermilion, “Probably the greatest benefit is for the core abdominal muscles, as they are the foundational support of every voluntary movement we make. The end result is a well-toned body w it h increased mobi lit y, circulation, endurance and long, lean muscle mass.”
Pilates is appropriate for all ages and can be modified accordingly to suit any physical limitation or fitness level. Although Vermilion offers private a nd g roup classes t hat ca n be purchased individually or as an 11-week session, she also offers
Karen Burke Lane moves through Natarajasana, which is also called Dancer. is to enjoy it with a friend, fostering mutual accountability and fun,” said Vermilion. Purchase a 10-week class card for a friend and get one 10-week class card free for yourself. Revelation Massage a lso offers massage for friends and couples, and one of their massage therapy rooms has two tables so that friends and couples can receive a massage in the same room. Accord i ng to Jacques, “It is a fantastic way to shift gears from a busy week before enjoy ing a night or weekend with someone who you love.” To sweeten t he gift, for every one-hour massage therapy gift certificate purchased, the purchaser will receive $10 in “rewards” to use when purchasing their own services.
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Jewelry gifts: Getting past the silver and gold, buyers find many selections By Donna Rousseau Feature Writer / Photographer
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u rl Ives once sa ng a Christmas song expounding t he beaut y of si lver a nd gold during the holidays. Though the lyrics refer to starlight and glistening decorations, jewelr y particularly sparkles during the gift-giving season. Savvy shoppers ca n f ind unique a nd persona l selections at affordable prices in traditional display cases of local jewelers as well as in places off the beaten path.
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Cinderella’s pumpkin coach and Winnie-the-Pooh’s “hunny” pot to name just a few. Day’s assistant manager, Tricia Sierra, confessed she has six different theme bracelets created in the Chamilia line. “You can do so much [with Chamilia],” said Sierra. “You can create pieces that are dressy or casual. It’s ageless.” A piece of Chamilia jewelry can be designed one bead at a time or can be completed with creative abandon. Decorative “lock” beads can be added to keep beads from sliding a round t he bracelet or
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necklace or to serve as separators between beads. A newcomer to jewelry showcases this season is Karisma, a sterling silver jewelry “system” designed with interchangeable jewelry tops. “K a r i sma i s t h i s sea son’s ‘it ’ je w el r y,” s a id C h r i s s y A me s, Republ ic Jewel r y a nd Coi n m a n a ger. “ We’v e ju s t got t en K a r i sma i n ou r store a nd we are ver y excited to see how it is received. Having just been featured on the Today Show, people are already talking about it.”
For the woman or girl who likes versat i l it y i n fa sh ion a nd her accessories, Karisma moves easily from day to evening wear. Jewel toppers range from fun and funky to sophisticated and topper styles include, but are not limited to, classic initials, dancing tops with floating stones, pearls, birthstones, floral and feather patterns. The look can be changed with a simple key inserted into the back of the piece and releasing the topper from its magnetic foundation. A new jewel face can then be dropped into place to create a whole new look. Karisma, like Chamilia, offers
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Once a Chamilia piece has been selected, beads commemorating spe c i a l oc c a sion s, c olor s, or themes can be added to create a thoughtful, very personalized gift. The line offers jewelry and beads scaled for children as well.
Once a Chamilia piece has been selected beads commemorating special occasions, With its modern twist, Chamilia features its popular bracelet designed in sterling colors, or themes can be added to create a thoughtful, very personalized gift. silver which is also available in braided leather and mixed golds.
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Among their many gift choices, Day’s Jewelers of Auburn carries Chamilia, a line of jewelr y that harkens back to the days of the oldfashioned charm bracelet. With its modern twist, Chamilia features it s popu la r bracelet desig ned in sterling silver which is a lso available in braided leather and mixed golds. Necklaces are also available in the line.
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a choice of bracelet styles as well as necklace, earrings and choice of ring settings. Away from the glistening lights of the jewelry display cases, Internet websites lead shoppers down lesstraveled paths to discover different je w el r y w it h it s ow n u n ique appeal. At www.dailygromet.com, Treasured Impressions is a featured compa ny specia li zing in fingerprint jewelry. A r t ist Jack ie Kau f ma n ut i l i zes wax casts to create one-of-a-kind fingerprint jewelry. The company supplies a mold-making kit to the customer, t he wa nted pr int or prints are captured in the mold, and returned to the artist. She then creates a charm from the custom mold. Each charm comes with a 17-inch sterling silver chain which can be engraved with a name.
a grandchild can have a grandpa rent’s touch forever. A nd for those people whose dogs or cats are part of their family, the company can a lso create key chains and jewelry from nose prints and cat paw prints. A l l a round a re businesses a nd business websites at the ready with unique jewelry gift-giving ideas for the holidays. It doesn’t take diamonds to make a gift of jewelry meaningful nor does it require a hefty price tag. Invest a little time in thoughtful shoppi ng, use some creat iv it y and imagination and that special gift of jewelry will really shine on Christmas morning.
Jewel toppers range from fun and funky to sophisticated and topper styles include, but are not limited to, classic initials, dancing tops with floating stones, pearls, birthstones, floral and feather patterns.
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Holiday traditions as found in the Lewiston Evening Journal at the turn of the century
Christmas Shoppers Swarm In the Business Streets Holiday Spirit Everywhere; Stores Would Do Credit to a Great City, and Lavish Decorations for the Grange Add Finishing Touch
DRAGGED IN SLEIGH Mrs. Merrill of West Auburn Unhurt and Cool in Dangerous Looking Runaway. Dragged in an overturned sleigh, Mrs. W. T. Merrill, wife of Dr. Merrill of West Auburn, had a dangerous experience at the head of Lisbon street Wednesday afternoon. She came out uninjured, and much more calm than would have been expected under the circumstances. Mrs. Merrill was driving on Main street, about three o’clock, when in some manner, Dick, her horse, became frightened, the sleigh overturned, and in a second there was a runaway. The horse started on a run down Lisbon street, which was crowded with Christmas shoppers. The sleigh was a covered one, and this prevented Mrs. Merrill from being thrown out. She was caught and it seemed to those who saw it that she could not escape injury. A little way past the Journal building, however, men who ran out into the street captured the horse, and Mrs. Merrill was helped out from a tangle of robes, cushions and packages. She was unhurt, having been protected in a measure by her fur coat, and was quite level-headed and cool. She reproached her horse, helped quiet him, and when the harness had been re-adjusted she got in and drove off again.
Published in the Lewiston Evening Journal, December 21, 1910.
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The business streets of Lewiston and Auburn blazed with Christmas decorations and swarmed w ith Ch r ist mas shoppers, Sat u rday morning. Walking down Lisbon Street was like – well, pretty much like walking dow n a section of Washington street in Boston.
Christmas wasn’t like this in the days of the war – no, not even like it last year. Today’s bright and animated scenes show, more plainly than could anything else, perhaps, how the new spirit has crept in; how memory of the great conflict – not of its heroism, but of its horrors – is fading.
All Androscoggin county appeared to have come to Lewiston and Auburn; and all Lewiston and Auburn were down town. Thousands, literally, on the streets; other thousands in the stores; endless lines of automobiles – it was all vividly picturesque, with the holiday spirit everywhere.
Of course the lavish display of lights and bunting in honor of the Maine State Grange has helped a lot. American flag streamers and fan-shaped decorations of blue and yellow bunting adorn each ornamental pole; and the automobiles tonight will pass beneath
Of course the Christmas feast is a principal feature of the Christmas party and when a Christmas tree is not on the program, the guests having received their gifts in their several homes, it is amusing to end the spread with an auction. For the centerpiece at the feast have a huge punch bowl, wreathed a nd covered w it h g reens a nd holly berries. The contents are completely concealed and much speculation follows as to what the contents of the bowl may be.
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A f ter desser t i s f i n i shed t he greenery is swept aside, revealing a ma ss of sma l l pack ages of a l l shapes, w rapped in t issue paper and tied with ribbons. The auctioneer, announcing that he will sell his wares to the highest bidders. Have fastened to each package a card on which a limerick sets forth in mystic terms the merits of the unknown article within. Each guest is provided with a certain number of peppermints with which to carry on his bargaining.
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Published in the Lewiston Evening Journal, December 14, 1905
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most expensive gifts; but, as she could not, she tried to help them make their own playthings.
The fourth great gift that these happy children enjoyed was the social time spent in the shelter of their own home. The movies are a cheap and democratic form of amusement and in some ways add to the life of the young; but they have a rather paralyzing effect, it is so easy just to go there and sit still. The auto is ever a delight to those who are privileged to sail about in these land boats.
The countr y home had a la rge attic over a ll t he house. It had four gables, and each gable had two windows close together and close to the floor, so that when the children sat dow n to play they could see a ll over the countr y. It was not ideal, being too hot in summer and too cold in winter; but it had two great features. It was big, and the children could not hurt it.
The seven children lived before the days of autos or movies; and this is what they did instead. They had many little informal parties, on the lawn or in the house. The girls made the refreshments, the boys helped decorate; they often made their own party dresses or gay costumes. And mother and father were in the midst of all the happy times. The rooms of the country house were big enough for dances and for little plays. Sometimes this big family had parties all alone – a reading club. First father read in his deep, musical voice, golden poetry, thrilling romances, history; later each child learned to read well in the family group, and to talk well, too, when t hey had t heir stor y telling or debating contests. T here were musica l even i ngs, mot her si ng i ng a lone i n t he t w i lig ht, play ing her ow n accompa n i ments wh i le t he firelight made a halo in her hair; or more hearty music when all joined in with a right good will. And there was a fifth gift for these children; it was their conscious share in the home making. Under the mother’s capable management the children did most of the work of the house and barn, besides taking care of the grounds. Each had a definite task, boys and girls alike in every form of work. As they began to earn money they learned how to keep a budget of expenses, and to apportion what they had as wisely as possible. If they borrowed from one another they paid interest. “For love should ever go with justice,” said the little mother. Perhaps t he greatest, t he most developing gift of their childhood grew out of necessity. The mother, like most mothers, would have enjoyed buying for her children the
Each gable was jealously held by certain groups against all comers, the center of the attic was “No Man’s Land” and in t his space there grew each week a heap of treasures that the children called t he K lond i ke. T h i s heap w a s composed of every sort of material imaginable brought from the castoff things of the adult world, cans, bottles, boxes, paper, string, cloth, wood. The heap grew to alarming pr op or t ion s e a c h w e e k , a nd disappeared every Saturday when mother came with a clothes basket and confiscated everything that was not arranged in an orderly way on shelves or in boxes. I n t h i s g reat play room w it h unlimited material gathered by t hemselves, t he children made t hei r ow n play t h i ngs. A f resh inspiration came each year when they were taken to the great city to visit the toy stores, not to buy, but as artists visit art galleries, they went not only to see the toys, but to visit all sorts of factories. They saw glass made, and carpets, and silks, pianos, potter y, and f urniture. They saw children, no older than t hemselves, ma k ing wonderf ul things and sometimes they saw child musicians, or heard child actors on the stage. The result was that though they took home no $500 doll houses, or stuffed animals at $150 apiece, t hey ca me back to t hei r at t ic filled with visions of what they could make, and though they did not quite realize it, ever y adult in that home [was] as interested as they and helped them when it was needed; but when things were going well in the attic left them alone to long hours, days and weeks, of constructive play. At one time these children had 20 doll houses completely furnished, a whole village, with green grass
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law ns, ten n is or croquet sets, ponds, sidewalks, a trolley line that ran from one end of the attic to the other, the big house of the town even had running water, and they proudly boasted a revolving theatre with fascinating scenery, and little puppet actors. The heroes of these children were the people who could do things with their hands, the carpenter, the mason, the shoema ker, the blacksmith, and many a lift did they get in their constructive work from some of these good friends. The children talked continuously to their dolls or about their work; and sometimes, discarding toys, they acted stories, taking some book on travel or adventure as a guide. Once they acted going to Europe for nearly a year – shipwrecks and storms, desert islands, kings and queens passed through the old attic. Another time the interest was all in the pioneer life of the West. Now came Indians, buffalo, the prairie schooner, the brave settlers, again King Authur had his day; and knights and fair ladies changed the attic to the days of the round table. The story hours in the evening with the father and mother were the inspiration for most of these plays, while the excursions inspired many of the toys.
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are old, a quick defense of all who are little, weak, or down-trodden. A way of finding happiness in little t hings a nd t hroug h t heir ow n efforts, ability to solve problems, a sense of being at home whether life calls them to grand or lowly homes, a poise, and an appreciation that makes them leaders in society.
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Little known facts about Chanukah traditions C
hanukah is a Jewish holiday t hat occ u rs a rou nd t he same time as Christmas, making it one of the better-known holidays of Juda ism. A lt houg h Cha nu ka h is now much about flickering candles and eight days of celebration, there are many lesser known traditions and facts about the holiday. To nonc elebr a nt s, C h a nu k a h i s c om mon l y c on sider e d t he “Jew ish Ch r ist ma s.” However, t he hol iday act ua l ly predates Christmas by several years and has a ver y different origin than w h at C h r i st i a n s c elebr ate at Ch r ist ma s. A lso, even t houg h Chanukah is more talked about t ha n ot her holidays, including Rosh Hashannah or Yom Kippur, it is considered by some religious scholars to be of less religious significance than other holy days. In fact, for most of its histor y, C h a nu k a h w a s a ver y m i nor holiday. However, from the late 1800s on, its popu la r it y g rew. Event ua l ly Cha nu ka h beca me one of the most celebrated Jewish holidays. The story of Chanukah isn’t even mentioned in the Torah. The events that led to the holiday occurred after the Torah period in 164 BCE.
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Here are some other lesserknown facts about Chanukkah. •A lthough many people refer to the Chanukah candelabra as a “menorah,” a true menorah has seven branches to hold candles and is associated with the Temple. The nine-branched candelabra that holds Chanukah candles is known as a “Hanukkiah.” •C ha nu ka h ca n be spel led i n many different ways, including Hanukah, Hanukkah, Chanukah and Chanukkah. •C ha nu k a h is a com mu na l holiday. It is best to light the Hannukiah where others can see it and hear you recite blessings. •C h a nu k a h i s b a s e d on t he struggle led by the Maccabees, a Jew ish tribe family, against t he Hel len i st ic over se er s of the Land of Israel. Hellenized Jews, including King Antiochus Epiphanes, had decreed that local relig ions, includ ing Juda ism, cease practice a nd t hat t heir traditions be outlawed on penalty of death. Hellenistic rituals and sacrifices defiled the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, which eventually had to be cleaned and rebuilt.
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• J ew i sh t rad it ion concer n i ng Cha nu ka h isn’t cut a nd d r y. A s sa id, it’s not i ncluded i n t he Tora h, a nd much of t he h istor y of Maccabea n events survived into modern times only through texts written in Greek. For the classic Jew ish v iew of Chanukah origins, individuals mu st t u r n to t he Ta l mud, a record of rabbinic discussions pertaining to Jewish law, ethics, philosophy, customs and history. What can be found is this: “On the 25th day of Kislev [begin] the eight days of Hanukkah, on which lamentation for the dead and fasting are forbidden. For when the Greeks entered the Temple, they defiled all the oils in it, and when the Hasmonean dynasty prevailed over them and defeated them, they searched and found only one bottle of oil sealed by the High Priest. It contained only enough for one day’s lighting. Yet a miracle was brought about with it, and they lit [with that oil] for eight days. The following year they were established as a festival, with Hallel (prayers of praise) and Thanksgiving.” • I t has been said that the Maccabean war was the first war of ideology. The Maccabees weren’t warriors by nature. They were pious men stirred to action by beliefs. •T here are actually two miracles a s s o c i a t e d w it h C h a nu k a h . First is t hat a f lask of oi l was found at all. The second is that t he sca nt a mount of oil found was enough to light the temple for eight days. •C hanukah is celebrated on the same day each year according
to t he Hebrew ca lenda r. But because the Hebrew ca lendar d o e s n’t c o r r e s p o n d t o o u r modern calendar, the day seems to fluctuate.
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he holiday season, with all of its associated buy ing, wrapping and celebrating, substantially increases the amount of waste that we generate. There are, however, many opportunities for the consumer to reduce, reuse and recycle the remnants of holiday cheer. Listed below are some tips for reduci ng you r household’s waste during the holiday season.
GIVE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE A SECOND CHANCE Buy an evergreen – in a pot or with a root-ball wrapped in burlap – to tra nspla nt a f ter New Yea r’s. Dig a hole about 2' across by 1.5' deep before the ground freezes a nd store t he soil in ga rage or basement. To plant, remove from container (with burlap, just loosen ties; burlap will decompose on its own); replace soil so top of roots sits lightly aboveground. After packing dirt around roots, mu lch w it h 3" of hay or ot her evergreen branches. Check with your local nursery for specific care related to your climate conditions.
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OLD BATTERIES There a re t wo major t y pes of batteries used in appliances and toys – single use batteries and rechargeable batteries. The rechargeable batteries typically are nickel-cadmium and should not be discarded into regular household trash when they no longer hold a charge. Many retail and hardware stores such as Wal-Mart, Home Depot, and Radio Shack will accept these used batteries for recovery and recycling. The single use batteries, such as the alkaline ones, no longer contain high amounts of mercury and may be disposed of in household trash when they are exhausted.
DONATE REPLACED ITEMS TO CHARITY Ne w g i f t s w i l l of ten repl ac e a ppl i a nc e s a nd c lot he s t h a t still have a usef ul life. Collect these items and donate them to Goodwill, Salvation Army, local chu rche s, dayc a re c enter s or charity groups. See if your town has a “bargain barn” or “swap shop.”
RECYCLE CARDBOARD BOXES T he hol iday sea son creates a tremendous amount of cardboard waste. Be sure to sepa rate corrugated cardboard, bundle it and take it to your local recycling center. Check first to see if your local area accepts cardboard and how it should be prepared.
REDUCE, REUSE, AND RECYCLE GIFT WRAP Just add bows to holiday shopping bags or gift boxes instead of wrapping. Buy gift wrap made from recycled paper. Avoid wrapping paper with foil highlights, as it cannot be recycled. Only use the amount of wrap that you need. Loop string around gift boxes, then lay it out on paper to determine how much to cut. Wrap gifts in brown paper bags or newspaper; use the cartoon section for brighter colors. Wrap gifts in festive holiday fabric, dishtowels or bandannas, which can simply be washed and reused. Give gifts in baskets, tins, or jars. Save bows, ribbons and paper to reuse next year. Shred wrapping paper to use as filler or instead of tissue.
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TIPS FOR HOLIDAY SHOPPING W hen shoppi ng, use reusable canvas bags to carr y purchases rather than paper bags. Refuse a bag for sma ll purchases. Ask for the box the product came in or get a clothing box for the item instead of collecting both a box and a bag. Choose products that are minimally packaged. If a toy has several layers of paper and plastic packaging, choose a similar product t hat leaves less waste. Purchase items made of natural materials like wood rather than plastic. Better yet, choose items made from recycled materials.
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On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree. On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree. On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds,
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Holiday decorating that blends trend and tradition
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etting started w it h your holiday decorating projects is as simple as going to your local home improvement store to stock up on what you need. To plan ahead, go to ww w.lowes. com to browse their holiday decor item s before you shop. T hen it’s time to get the whole family involved with making your home look holiday-perfect – just another tradition that makes this such a fun time of year. First, consider the overall decor you wa nt to d isplay. By combining modern design and classic t rad it ions of hol iday decorati ng , y ou r home c a n b e c ome memorable – inside and out. A n i mpor ta nt, but perhaps underestimated, element of holiday decorating is lights. Everyone knows they’re necessary, but not many people think outside of the box when it comes to creating a unique display. More options exist today than ever before, from brilliant white or single colors to an array of jewel tones and all shapes and sizes that can customize your decor. In these energy-conscious times, LED lig hts shou ld contend for your attention. If their reputation for casting a cold glow has kept you at bay, it’s time to think again.
Now, LED lights have the warmer tone t hat so many people seek while still offering longer life and lower energ y expenditures than traditional bulbs. Since you can find them in almost all variations offered by traditional bulbs, your decorating options are wide open.
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Rustic Think rich woods, earth tones and, of course, splashes of brick red for this upscale-yet-casual look. Stringing your tree with white and gold lights will give it a warm glow; play on that ambience with raffia garland and ornaments made of natural materials. Hang cable-knit socks on the mantle for another touch of cozy luxury. The key to this look is that it is glowing, rather than shiny. Try wrapping gifts in brown kraft paper and adding pops of color with ribbon in colors that match your decor.
Winter garden We all love to see plants growing in the middle of winter, and this theme is all about the beauty of living f lora. It’s a simple palette, but one that will impart an elegant
Go for colors like fuchsia, apple green, lemon yellow and turquoise. look: creamy white, red, touches of brown and green, green, green.
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