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‘Tis the season to sing! This week, Tidbits delves into the history of some of the season’s most timeless melodies.

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• In 1857, James Lord Pierpont was the music director at a Savannah, Georgia church when he composed a happy little winter tune he entitled “One-Horse Open Sleigh,” later known as “Jingle Bells.” Just a few years later, he was composing “We Conquer or Die” and “Strike for the South,” Civil War marching songs.

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• “Jingle Bells” was used as a part of a practical joke played by Gemini 6 astronauts Wally Schirra and Tom Stafford during their December, 1965 spaceflight.

They radioed back to Mission Control that they had sighted some type of flying object that looked “like a satellite…a command module and eight smaller modules in front” with a pilot “wearing a red suit.”

This was followed up by their rendition of “Jingle Bells,” accompanied by a harmonica and sleigh bells they had smuggled aboard the craft. That Hohner’s harmonica and those bells can be seen at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, displayed as the first musical instruments played in space.

• Two record producers from Denmark came up with the idea of splicing together recordings of dogs barking into the pattern of songs. In 1955, the two used five dogs – Dolly, Pearl, Pussy, Caesar, and King – to create The Singing Dogs performing “Jingle Bells,” a rendition that has become a well-known holiday favorite of most radio stations.

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million copies. Unfortunately, because May was an employee of the store, Ward’s owned the copyright, and it was several years before May convinced them to allow him the rights. In 1949, May’s brother-in-law penned one of the most loved holiday tunes of all time, based on the story. Cowboy singer Gene Autry recorded the song and sold over two million copies the first year.

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• “Silent Nightâ€? comes to us from the German language, from words written by Father Josef Mohn, a priest in a tiny Austrian village. “Stille Nachtâ€? was set to music in 1818 by the church organist Franz Gruber, who wrote the music for guitar, since the church’s pipe organ was in disrepair. • Written in 1864, “Up on the Housetopâ€? is the second-oldest secular Christmas song, after “Jingle Bells.â€? It was composed by Benjamin Hanby, who wrote 80 other songs, before perishing from tuberculosis at age 33.

It seems that Hanby was inspired by Clement Moore’s poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas,â€? the first piece of writing that spoke of Santa’s sleigh and his reindeer landing on rooftops. The most well-known recording of this song was by cowboy singer Gene Autry in 1953. • Written in 1943 in the midst of World War II, “I’ll Be Home for Christmasâ€? was written to honor GI’s serving overseas and their families. Composer Kimball Gannon sang the song for singer Bing Crosby while the two were playing golf to get his opinion. Crosby recorded the tune, which was a chart-topper for eleven weeks and became Crosby’s fifth gold record. When Gannon died in 1974, he bequeathed the rights to the song to the American Heart Association, which has benefited from the gift since that time. • A 34-year-old copyrighter working for the department store chain Montgomery Ward in 1939 was the creator of one of the season’s most beloved characters, Rudolph the Red- Nosed Reindeer. Robert May was given the assignment of coming up with a story for a holiday promotional booklet for distribution to customers to replace the coloring books they had circulated in previous years. May, who had been teased as a child for his shyness and short stature, used the same theme for his rednosed reindeer, who was made fun of for being different. Montgomery Ward sold nearly 2.5 million copies that year. When they reissued it in 1946, sales were 3.5

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• The name Johnny Marks might not be familiar to you, but you’ve certainly heard his compositions hundreds of times. Johnny Marks was the brother-in-law of Robert May, and the one who set “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeerâ€? to music. But that wasn’t his only Christmas song by any means. Marks also gave us “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas,â€? “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,â€? “The Night Before Christmas Song,â€? “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day,â€? and “When Santa Claus Gets Your Letter,â€? among many others. • The English melody “Greensleevesâ€? was composed in 1580, but it wasn’t until 1865 that William Dix wrote the poem “The Manger Throne,â€? which was fitted into the “Greensleevesâ€? tune. We know this Christmas carol as “What Child Is This?â€?. • Composed by Irving Berlin in 1940, “White Christmasâ€? made its debut in 1941 on the NBC radio program “Kraft Music Hall,â€? sung by Bing Crosby. Crosby didn’t record the song until the following May, and the song was used in the movie “Holiday Innâ€? later that year. The song was given the Oscar for the Best Song of 1942. It’s the most-recorded holiday song, with more than 500 versions over the years, selling more than 100 million copies around the world. • “Carol of the Bellsâ€? is a Ukrainian folk song originally titled “Shchedryk.â€? It tells the story of a swallow flying into a home to sing of a bountiful year that will follow.

It was first performed in Ukraine on New Year’s Eve, 1915, and in the United States, at Carnegie Hall in 1921. In January, 1921, the composer of the song, Mykola Leontovych, was murdered by a Soviet state security agent for his participation in the Ukrainian independence movement. • “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinchâ€? was written in 1966 as part of the Dr. Seuss TV special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.â€? Dr. Seuss wrote the lyrics to this classic.

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CHRISTMAS BIRDS Tidbits is “in tune” with holiday songs this week, investigating the variety of birds sung about in “The 12 Days of Christmas.”

• Sources differ as to the first publication of this familiar Christmas song, with some experts claiming it was 1868, while others say it was published in The Nursery Rhymes of England in 1842, and still others putting the date around 1780.

• The partridge in the pear tree is most likely the red-legged partridge, a member of the pheasant family, which has been a traditional sporting bird in England for hundreds of years.

• The European turtledove is native to England and would have been found in abundance there in the 1800s. The name given to this bird has nothing to do with turtles, but rather refers to its gentle purring song, a vibrating “turrr, turrr.” Over the course of the 12 days, the recipient would have received 22 of these dainty birds, a species that mates for life.

• The Faverolles is a French breed of chicken developed in that country in the 1860s. They have feathered feet, with five toes per foot rather than a chicken’s usual four. They are a gentle breed, which makes them a popular pet for children. Faverolles owners can expect them to lay four eggs a week.

• What exactly are those four “calling birds”? We might interpret that as “song birds.” But it’s more likely that the original meaning was “colly birds.” The meaning of the word “colly” is “black as coal,” making it likely that this gift is the common European Blackbird, a

member of the thrush family who has a yellow eye-ring and an orange-yellow bill.

• On the sixth day of Christmas, geese are added to the mix, probably the Greylag goose, considered the ancestor of most domesticated geese. In fact, they were one of the first animals to be domesticated, some 3,000 years ago in ancient Egypt. These particular geese are a large bird, up to 36 inches (91 cm) long with an average weight of 7.3 lbs. (3.3 kg).

They mate for life.

• Swans are the largest members of the duck and goose family, weighing up to 33 lbs. (15 kg), and reaching a length of 5 feet (1.5 m). Their wingspan is an amazing 10 feet (3.1 m), which aids them in their flight speed of up to 60 mph (96.5 km/hr). They are also very strong birds, and have been known to break a human’s leg when provoked. A typical swan has over 25,000 feathers covering its body. Like the turtledove and Greylag goose, swans mate for life.

• Do you know your swan terminology?

A baby swan is a cygnet, a male is a cob, and a female is called a pen. The name for a group is a bevy or lamentation. If you’re afraid of swans, you’re said to have kiknophobia or cygnophobia.

• It seems odd that the author of the lyrics spoke of so many birds, but inserted “five gold rings” in the midst of them.

Actually, the gifts on the first seven days of Christmas were all birds, with the gold rings referring to the rings of the ring-necked pheasants.

• How many total birds did the true love give? Assuming that the gold rings represent pheasants, the total number of birds would be 224.

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Streep is only 67, but many stars feel this award is the industry's way of saying they're at the end of their career.

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ask me not to put that into their medical record, after having built up enough trust to share the diagnosis with me. People have had such negative experiences based on their diagnosis, their label, that I don't blame them for wanting to avoid being stereotyped. There is so much variation in all of these conditions — even in those of us considered neurologically typical — that we need to recognize the good and the bad side of making such a diagnosis. *** Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu. To view and order health pamphlets, visit www.rbmamall.com, or write to Good Health, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. (c) 2016 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

es at the senior center. Volunteer somewhere. Make friends who see you on a regular basis and would know if you're not somewhere you said you'd be. Cultivate a social network.

One walking shoe that comes to mind is the New Balance 577. It comes in all sizes and three widths. Not only are they a popular walking shoe for all ages, but they come with both laces and tab closures.

* Get the paperwork organized. This can be huge and will take time, so start now. If you don't have a will, see an attorney, one specializing in elder services. If you don't have a medical power of attorney, sign one. Consider whether to have your monthly bills paid automatically from your bank if you become unable to write checks.

When you go to buy shoes, shop at a regular shoe store where trained clerks will know how to measure and fit you for the right shoe. This is not the time to try to grab a bargain at a big-box store.

* Stay as healthy as you can. If you ever needed a reason to lose some weight, let this be an incentive: What if you fall and can't get yourself off the floor? Keep your bones and muscles strong with a good diet and exercise.

LIVING ALONE

* Keep your mind sharp. Brain games are available online and in books. Ask for some at the library. If nothing else, do the daily puzzles in the newspaper.

Some of us are moving into our most senior years alone.

Perhaps we no longer have a spouse, or never had one.

Not all of us have children. Or if we do, maybe their circumstances (or our relationship) won't allow them to step in and take care of us if we get into a health crisis.

Here are steps to take now, to be ready for whatever the future might bring. * Don't let yourself become isolated. While it's often more comfortable to just stay home, get out. Go to class-

* Consider whether you want to share living quarters with like-minded others, now or later. * Explore transportation options now, looking toward the day you might not be driving anymore.

Perhaps taking a few of the above steps might be your New Year's resolution. (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

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you're in the lead by one to three runs in the ninth and you have a multi-zillion dollar pitcher anxiously awaiting your call to the bullpen. Maybe the modern-day closer deserves some scorn.

Statistics show that teams with a lead in the ninth inning almost always win, anyway. People really into statistics have concluded that a top-shelf reliever maybe wins an additional four games for a team. Aha! Right there, that should make the case. They're worth it because a win is a win. Many a team has lost the division by four games.

CLOSING TIME Every year, you are given a task. That task is a vote. While some would say the task is an easy one, you know better.

For your Hall of Fame vote is all that stands between the chasm that divides the words "mediocre" and "legend."

Some envy you. You are the baseball writers of America.

You possess a talent, an ability that can elevate the mundane to the miraculous. But others despise you. When their heroes are overlooked, when their favorite players whom they watched 162 days and nights each year are deemed to be second rate, it seems to be an arrogant dismissal of what they and most everyone values the most: their time.

Time was when a relief pitcher was considered somebody who couldn't cut the mustard and make the starting rotation. Of course, there also was a time when starting rotations consisted of two starters who had 30 complete games every few months and were allowed to openly spit on the baseballs. Those days are over, thankfully, and it's time for us to evolve further by appreciating the closer role in baseball.

Many of you argue that the closer is a cop-out, a ploy managers use to save their skin more than they save games. After all, there's not much to think about when

But there's more to it than that. Do not mistake brevity for lack of worth. Yes, good starting pitchers eat up more than 200 innings each season, but why should that influence your vote for a closer? Let's say you're a season-ticket holder. You get to see your best starter maybe 15 times each year. Your closer? You see him whenever you're about to win — they're the ones who kept you in the seats, which not only justifies their salary (a team can't make money off of concessions when you're gone, after all), it justifies their importance. Trevor Hoffman and Lee Smith, closers unfairly subjected to this closer discrimination, would appear in 70-80 games a season.

They were like a warm, 98-mph hug.

Think of it like your wife or husband, kids or partner, best mate, what have you. Would you rather see them 15 times a year for two hours a pop, or would you rather see them in 80 electrifying, 20-minute appearances over an extended period of time (five extra years if you're a lefty)? You already know the answer, and that's why you know it's time to open up the gates of the Hall for the overlooked men who spent their career awaiting a call, closing the door on their opponents. Make the call to the pen ... your pen. The closer's time has come.

Mark Vasto is a veteran sportswriter who lives in New Jersey. (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

1. Entering 2016, who are the only three players to have won the following awards: a Gold Glove, a Silver Slugger and a Cy Young?

2. When was the last time before 2015 that the Houston Astros had two pitchers win at least 17 games apiece?

3. Who was the first player in NFL history to have 1,000 receiving yards and 1,000 return yards in the same season?

4. Maryland's Diamond Stone set a school record in 2015 for most points in a game by a freshman men's basketball player (39). Who had held the mark?

5. NHL legend Gordie Howe was a member of the famed "Production Line" starting in 1947. Name the two other Hall of Fame members of the original trio.

6. When was the last time before 2016 that Romania failed to medal in women's gymnastics at the Olympics?

7. In 2016, golfer Andrew Landry set a record for the lowest opening-round score (66) at a U.S. Open played at Oakmont (Pa.). Who had held the record?

Answers 1. Zack Greinke, Orel Hershiser and Fernando Valenzuela.

2. In 2005, Andy Pettitte won 17 games and Roy Oswalt won 20.

3. Antonio Brown of the Pittsburgh Steelers, in 2011.

4. Joe Smith, with 33 points in 1993.

5. Ted Lindsay and Sid Abel.

6. It was 1972.

7. Ben Hogan (1953) and Gary Player ('73) each shot a 67. (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

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2 tablespoons margarine or butter 1 medium red onion, cut in half and thinly sliced 1 medium (about 1 3/4 pounds) head red cabbage, cored and thinly sliced 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2inch chunks 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoon brown sugar 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1. In deep nonstick 12-inch skillet, melt margarine over medium heat. Add onion; cook 5 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally.

2. Stir in cabbage, apples, water, sugar, vinegar, cloves and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook 10 minutes or just until cabbage and apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Uncover; cook 5 minutes or until most of liquid evaporates. * Each serving: 55 calories, 2g total fat, 130mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate, 2g dietary fiber, 1g protein.

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4 yams or sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 large green apple, peeled and sliced 1 cup fresh cranberries, or 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup raisins 2 tablespoons sugar or other sweetener 1/2 cup orange juice Preheat oven to 350˚F. Place yams in a large baking dish. Top with apple, cranberries, and raisins. Sprinkle with sugar or other sweetener, and then pour orange juice over all. Cover and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until yams are tender when pierced with a fork.

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* On Dec. 22, 1808, Beethoven's Fifth Symphony premieres in Vienna, Austria, in a freezing venue. Two hours into the poorly played concert, Beethoven stopped the music and had the ensemble start again from the beginning. * On Dec. 24, 1923, President Calvin Coolidge touches a button and lights up the first national Christmas tree to grace the White House grounds. The balsam fir was the first to be decorated with electric lights — a strand of 2,500 red, white and green bulbs. * On Dec. 27, 1932, at the height of the Great Depression, thousands turn out for the opening of Radio City Music Hall, an Art Deco theater in a formerly derelict neighborhood in Manhattan. Since its opening, more than 300 million people have attended events at Radio City. * On Jan. 1, 1959, a popular revolution led by Fidel Castro quickly takes over Cuba. After Castro nationalized American-owned property and allied himself with the Soviets, the U.S severed diplomatic and economic ties, and enacted a trade and travel embargo. * On Dec. 23, 1959, rock 'n' roll pioneer Chuck Berry is arrested in Missouri and charged with transporting a 14-year-old girl across state lines for allegedly immoral purposes. Berry spent 20 months in federal prison following his conviction for violating the Mann Act. * On Dec. 26, 1966, the first day of the first Kwanzaa is celebrated in Los Angeles under the direction of Maulana Karenga, the chair of Black Studies at California State University at Long Beach. The seven-day holiday celebrates African-American family, community and culture.

* On Dec. 19, 1986, Michael Sergio, who parachuted into Game Six of the 1986 World Series at New York's Shea Stadium with a "Let's Go Mets" banner, is fined $500 and sentenced to 100 hours of community service. * On Dec. 20, 1995, the United Nations peacekeeping force formally transfers military authority in Bosnia to North Atlantic Treaty Organization forces, allowing the deployment of some 60,000 NATO troops. * On Dec. 25, 2002, University of New Mexico junior placekicker Katie Hnida becomes the first woman to play in a Division I football game. In 2004, Hnida told Sports Illustrated that she had been sexually harassed while at the University of Colorado. The Colorado football coach responded by calling Hnida "not only a girl" but a "terrible" player. He was suspended briefly and left the team in 2005. (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

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HOW DOES YOUR PET HANDLE THE COLD? DEAR PAW'S CORNER: The other day, I watched a neighbor walk her small Pug on an icy sidewalk in 19-degree weather. Her dog wore a sweater but had no protection for its paws, and it was limping onto the pavement and then off onto the crusted snowpack to find somewhere to "go."

DOG'S NOSELICKING IS A COMMON PROBLEM DEAR PAW'S CORNER: After my dog 'Twitch' got out of the yard a couple of months ago, he came back with a big scratch on the tip of his nose. Since then every time it scabs over and starts to heal, he licks it with his tongue (it just reaches) and opens it up again. It isn't infected, but it won't heal and looks awful. What can I do to stop him from licking his nose? — Wendy, via email DEAR WENDY: The tip of the nose is a tough spot to have a scratch when you're a dog. The skin is somewhat thin, and the wound itches as it heals, and what dog can resist licking that itchy spot?

Even though the wound isn't infected, you should consult the vet, even if it's just a phone call. He or she may recommend a specific medication — say, a nasty-tasting antibiotic cream — or have other advice that can help.

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Even though she was taking her dog out for only a few minutes, the conditions were very uncomfortable and maybe even painful for the dog. Can you tell your readers to be aware of the outdoor conditions and only let their pets out if they're capable of handling the weather? Not all dogs are the same, and they don't necessarily "get used to it" when it's extremely cold or hot. — Sid P., Lowell, Massachusetts DEAR SID: That is a very good point! Even with a protective sweater or vest and booties, conditions can just be too extreme for your pet. And that definition of "too extreme" can vary for each of your pets. A large dog may handle cold weather much better, for much longer, than a small or even medium-size dog.

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Nose wounds that won't heal can be troublesome, but keep looking for ways to treat the scratch that will reduce Twitch's urge to lick at the spot.

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IF YOU DON'Y TAKE CARE OF YOUR GUMS, IT CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH.

GUM DISEASE AND HEART DISEASE:

"We all think that cholesterol is important to heart disease. The health of your gums is a more important predictor of whether or not you will have a heart attack or not."

Dr. OZ Mehmet C. Oz, M.D., FACS Director, Cardiovascular Institute Columbia Medical Center, NYC ABC News, Good Morning America Several studies have shown that periodontal (gum) disease has a direct association with heart disease. Scientists believe that inflammation caused by periodontal disease may be responsible for the link.

Periodontal disease can also exacerbate existing heart conditions. Patients at risk for infective endocarditis may require antibiotics prior to dental procedures. Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. It is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. Because gum disease is usually painless, you may not know you have it. Also referred to as periodontal disease, gum disease is caused by plaque, the sticky film of bacteria that is constantly forming on our teeth. See your dentist if you suspect you have gum disease because the sooner you treat it the better. The early stage of gum disease is called gingivitis. If you have gingivitis, your gums may become red, swollen and bleed easily. At this stage, the disease is still reversible and can usually be eliminated by a professional cleaning at your dental office, followed by daily brushing and flossing. Advanced gum

disease is called periodontitis. Chronic periodontitis affects 47.2% of adults over 30 in the United States. It can lead to the loss of tissue and bone that support the teeth and it may become more severe over time. If it does, your teeth will feel loose and start moving around in your mouth. This is the most common form of periodontitis in adults but can occur at any age. It usually gets worse slowly, but there can be periods of rapid progression.

disease goes both ways–periodontal disease may make it more difficult for people who have diabetes to control their blood sugar. Severe periodontal disease can increase blood sugar, contributing to increased periods of time when the body functions with a high blood sugar. This puts people with diabetes at increased risk for diabetic complications.

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Additional studies have also pointed to a relationship between periodontal disease and stroke. In one study that looked at the causal relationship of oral infection as a risk factor for stroke, people diagnosed with acute cerebrovascular ischemia were found more likely to have an oral infection when compared to those in the control group.

Diabetic patients are more likely to develop periodontal disease, which in turn can increase blood sugar and diabetic complications. People with diabetes are more likely to have periodontal disease than people without diabetes, probably because people with diabetes are more susceptible to contracting infections. In fact, periodontal disease is often considered a complication of diabetes. Those people who don't have their diabetes under control are especially at risk. Research has suggested that the relationship between diabetes and periodontal

STROKE:

WHAT IS A PERIODONTIST? A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants. Periodontists are also experts in the treatment of oral inflammation. Periodontists receive extensive training in these areas, including three additional years of education beyond dental school. They are familiar with the latest techniques for diagnosing and treating periodontal disease, and are also trained in performing cosmetic periodontal procedures.

Periodontists often treat more problematic periodontal cases, such as those with severe gum disease or a complex medical history. Periodontists offer a wide range of treatments, such as scaling and root planing (in which the infected surface of the root is cleaned) or root surface debridement (in which damaged tissue is removed). They can also treat patients with severe gum problems using a range of surgical procedures. In addition, periodontists are specially trained in the placement, maintenance, and repair of dental implants.

During the first visit, the periodontist usually reviews the patient’s complete medical and dental histories. It is extremely important for the periodontist to know if any medications are being taken or if the patient is being treated for any condition that can affect periodontal care, such as heart disease, diabetes, or pregnancy.

The periodontist examines the gums, checks to see if there is any gum line recession, assesses how the teeth fit together when biting, and checks the teeth to see if any are loose. The periodontist will also take a small measuring instrument called a probe and place it between the teeth and gums to determine the depth of those spaces, known as periodontal pockets; this helps the periodontist assess the health of the gums. X-rays may also be taken to observe the health of the bone below the gum line.

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By Lucie Winborne If a certain popular song is to be believed, it may be the most wonderful time of the year, but let's face it: The holiday season is, for most of us, also the busiest.

The shopping. The decorating. The cooking. The baking.

The wrapping. The rushing.

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What better reason to carve out a few minutes for yourself and curl up with a good book? Whether you're in the mood for humor, mystery or a sweetly simple life lesson, consider giving yourself an early gift with one of these holiday titles.

sational forays into guests' sex lives. Looking for a bit of a change, she plans a trip to Philadelphia to tape a conversation between former FBI agent Gregor Demarkian and a serial killer, but when her crewmembers start turning up dead before filming begins, her special guest will have to use his sleuthing skills to avoid a possible eight nights of murder!

Happy Reading!

*** Ever entertained even a brief fantasy of opting out of pre-Yule madness? Luther and Nora Krank take it a step further in John Grisham's comedic bestseller "Skipping Christmas." With their only child overseas serving in the Peace Corps and "precious little to show" for all the spending and effort normally expended around Dec. 25, they decide instead to end the season with a cruise to the Caribbean. If only they hadn't told their neighbors ...

It's been 16 years since Erin Scott was abandoned by Raimi Price, the boy of her dreams, at her high-school prom. Now she's the successful owner of a flourishing department store set for expansion. But in Shirley Hailstock's "Kwanzaa Angel," the course of true love hardly runs smooth: Raimi makes a return visit to town, planning not only to settle but to reconcile with the girl he left behind, yet ends up complicating matters by bidding on the same piece of property as Erin. Is their history doomed to repeat itself?

"Festival of Deaths," a holiday mystery by Jane Haddam, takes readers into the wild and woolly world of New York talk-show host Lotte Goldman, known for her sen-

Adults and kids alike will find much to treasure in Truman Capote's autobiographical short story "The Thanksgiving Visitor." Young Buddy and his elderly, ec-

• "Wondering what wine to serve at your holiday party?

Order a case of mixed wines. You might get a hit on your hands!" — C.C. in Oregon

• Having a holiday party? Put food and drinks in separate areas, as these are places that guests tend to linger.

With different stops for each, guests will not bunch up in one place trying to do both, and it actually encourages mingling!

New Year's Eve is a time for beginnings, not endings ... unless you're one of four very different people who for very different reasons find themselves united in a single purpose at the top of a 15-story building in London (hint: they're not there for a romantic kiss at midnight). Yet as Nick Hornby shares in his darkly humorous "A Long Way Down," they hardly expected to spend the night swapping stories with others just as miserable ... or end up postponing death a little while longer as a result.

• Instead of going out and buying extra items to have on hand for guests, just borrow from your neighbors. Extra towels, place settings, silverware, kitchen appliances: It's a pretty good bet that someone on your street has it for you to borrow. If you don't know your neighbors well enough to ask, maybe you should start planning a get-to-know-you party right now.

• Dirty candles can be cleaned up quickly with a leg of pantyhose. Slip the candle in the hose, rub the outside of the candle and release.

• "Commit to spending one or two unscheduled nights per week during holiday break just hanging out with your kids. You can enjoy the toys they might have gotten for Christmas or Hanukkah, read, play games or just relax in each other's company. They will return to school (and you to work) less stressed." — E.G. in Massachusetts

• Need a quick batch of cookies? Keep a box mix of cake on hand. Instead of the listed ingredients, add two eggs and a half-cup of oil to the mix. Mix and shape, then bake at 350 F for 10 minutes. They are really good, and you can get pretty creative.

• My personal holiday rule is simple: When in doubt, leave it out. There is so much to do, and we want to cover it all, but my best memories of holidays involve the people whom I spend time with, not the place setting or the exact perfect gift. — Happy Holidays, JoAnn

• Inexpensive gift idea: a cute holiday coffee mug with a bar of chocolate, a packet of hot cocoa or instant coffee, a peppermint stick and a decorative holiday pick or spray. Place inside a gallon-size zipper-top bag, tie with a ribbon, then trim off the zipper-top, leaving just the plastic. Looks nice.

• Send your tips to Now Here's a Tip, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or e-mail JoAnn at heresatip@yahoo.com. (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

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