Holiday Book 2017

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HOLIDAY BOOK

Tulsa World Supplement, Sunday, December 3, 2017

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Holiday Book

Gift ideas

from local businesses

Win a trip of a Lifetime

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Take care of your holiday shopping, and

win your dream vacation!

Make this moment special The pages of this gift guide will show you how We invited several dozen local businesses to share with us some of their favorite gift items that you can find in stock and ready to put under your Christmas tree. It’s quite an impressive list that covers everything from food, clothing, jewelry and toys to technology, transportation and things that will make life a little more convenient.

You will find these suggestions spread out from Page 3 all the way to the back cover. Each item features a photo and information about where you can find it in town.

So, before you get back to your holiday shopping, take a few minutes to browse through these pages. You might get your own wonderful surprise and find something you hadn’t considered before. Happy holidays from us to you!

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by Tulsa World’s Advertising Department.

For more information, call 918-581-8529.

s Find more ideas in this upcoming Holiday section: Holiday Countdown — Sunday, December 10

Enter to win the trip of a lifetime each time you visit one of the participating advertisers. Look for the entry forms at participating stores Nov. 5 through Dec. 24.

The winner’s name will be drawn in January.

Entries from every store will be gathered together, and one lucky reader will win a $3,000 travel voucher to take the trip of his or her dreams sponsored by Tulsa World Media Company.

Enter for a chance to win a $3,000 vacation simply by visiting one of these participating retailers: AAA Oklahoma Action Arms Bedford Camera & Video Bella’s House CareFirst Pharmacy Celebrity Attractions Dong’s Guns, Ammo and Reloading Drysdales Grigsby’s Carpet, Tile & Hardwood Honda of Tulsa Ida Red Kiddlestix Toy Store LaFortune Park

Mattress Firm MetroShoe Warehouse Nielsens Gifts Rib Crib Snow’s Furniture Sooner Mobility Southern Agriculture Star Jewelers Tatermash Oilcloth Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe Tulsa Gold & Silver Will Rogers Clocks n’ More

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Must be 18 and a U.S. resident living in the Tulsa World Circulation area. Contest starts Nov. 5, 2017 and ends Dec. 24, 2017.

For official rules and a complete list of participating businesses and their locations, see tulsaworld.com/holidays. Sponsored by Tulsa World, 315 S. Boulder Ave., Tulsa, OK 74103.

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Gift suggestions from local businesses

LET IT SNOW DEC. 25 IN T-TOWN This custom-designed snow globe spotlighting our city’s skyline was introduced last year for the holidays. It was so popular that it sold out, but plenty more are available right now at Ida Red, 3336 S. Peoria Ave., (918) 949-6950, idaredgeneralstore.com. Come and get one.

EXPLORE THE IVY LANE Tacori stackable rings in colorful silver, rose and yellow gold merge to create delicate deconstructed trellis designs. Whether worn solo or stacked, these new pieces are from The Ivy Lane collection. Find them at Star Jewelers, 120 S. Main St. in Broken Arrow, (918) 251-9236, starjewelers.com.

AN UPLIFTING EXPERIENCE

THESE CUPS ARE SO COOL

Want a chair that rejuvenates you after a long day? Then check out this Golden Cloud Maxi-Comport lift chair. Its overstuffed biscuit back, bucket seat and chaise lounge pad cradle you in comfort. Find it at Sooner Mobility, 9435 E. 51st St., Suite D, (918) 663-6800, soonermobility.com.

Ceramic coffee cups are so yesterday.

Whether you’re keeping your water cold or your coffee hot, America’s favorite choice is to put that drink in a YETI Ramber Tumbler. Southern Agriculture’s eight area stores have a great selection. Find the nearest store at southernagriculture.com.

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YOU CAN’T LOSE WITH THIS GIFT

WRAP UP YOUR SHOPPING

COLOR ME EXCITED TO TRAVEL

CREATE A WARM FEELING INSIDE

We’ve all misplaced our keys or our mobile phone at some time. But you never have to panic again with this device from Orbit. With the press of a button, it can locate your keys or phone. Find it at at Bella’s House, 7890 E. 106th Place South, (918) 970-4022, bellashousetulsa.com.

Cozy up in this luxurious faux fur by Karen Kane this Christmas. It’s one of many clothing items you can find at Donna’s Fashions. This boutique specializes in exclusivity. Stop by and discover it yourself. Donna’s Fashions, 10051 S. Yale Ave., Suite 105, (918) 299-6565, donnasfashions.com.

This one has your name on it! Leather luggage tags are just the right touch for a personalized gift for the avid traveler on your list. They come with a free monogram and are available at Tatermash Oilcloth, 3101 S. Jamestown Ave., (918) 743-3888, tatermash.com.

Baileys Irish Cream is blended with the rich, roasted flavor of coffee in this gift set. It includes one 750 ml. bottle of Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur and two dessert bowls. You can find it at KingsPointe Wine and More, 5980 S Yale Ave., (918) 619-9655, kingspointewineandmore.com.

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MAKE 2017 MEMORABLE

GET SOME SKIN IN THE GAME

The dated Avon pewter ornament, a tradition that began in 1993, is a must-have for any ornament collector. Get one for your favorite collector and one for yourself at Barbara’s Tulsa Avon Beauty Center, 5539 E. 41st St., (918) 660-2866, and at youravon. com/barbaraharrison.

Do you know someone who likes to stay tan year-round? You can find some great gifts for them at Bahama Sun. All tanning lotions over $40 are 25 percent off, and all clothing is 15 percent off at Bahama Sun, 3732 E. Peoria Ave., (918) 7489971, bahamasuntanandspray.com.

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HEADS UP PLAY Know a golfer on your gift list? If you also know his or her favorite college team, then you can be a double winner with these collegiate head covers for woods, irons and putters. They’re in stock at LaFortune Park Golf Course, 5501 S. Yale Ave., (918) 496-6200, lafortuneparkgolf.com.

GOD REST YE GENTLEMEN This Orthopedic Plush mattress and foundation set, made by Golden Mattress Co., offer extra firm support and comfort for a best night’s sleep. It’s one of many mattresses available today at Snow’s Furniture, 851 S. Sheridan, (918) 834-0878, snowsfurniture.com.

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THE ULTIMATE IN GIFT BAGS

IT’LL BE THE TALK OF THE PARTY

This really cool Sugar Skull design is available on an assortment of Consuela bags, from coin purses to market totes. And you can find them in stock right now at Summer Snow Gifts & Decor, 4111 S. Harvard Ave., (918) 970-4022794-5505, summersnowgifts.com.

Searching for something to make your holiday party menu special?

Consider a delicious Greek salad or Classic Chicken Roll-Ups from Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe, (918) 699-9579, tazikiscafe.com. Don’t forget the fresh hummus dip and baked pita chips or a side of basmati rice.

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SERVE UP A DEAL ON A MEAL Give the gift of great barbecue to someone you love. It’s easy with a gift card from Rib Crib. For every $25 you spend, you get $5 back for yourself. They make great stocking stuffers. This deal is available at all Rib Crib locations. To find one near you, go to ribcrib.com.

MAKE THEIR NEXT TRIP A LITTLE SAFER Did you know that you can find gifts for every traveler at AAA? Shop at AAA and save on luggage, travel accessories, auto accessories, and safety and emergency items. Save $5 off any purchase of $30 or $20 off any $80 purchase.

Contact AAA Oklahoma, (918) 3924200, aaa.com.

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Photo courtesy of Matthew Murphy

OH, THE PLACES YOU CAN GO

FOUR-SHOW BLAST

RIDE AROUND IN STYLE

FEED YOUR FEATHERED FRIENDS

Enjoy the riding comfort of a fullsize scooter that dissembles in seconds for ease in travel and storage.

The Golden LiteRider is rugged and offers a front basket and storage under the seat. It’s available at Sooner Mobility, 9435 E. 51st St., Suite D, (918) 663-6800, soonermobility.com.

In love with Broadway? This holiday package includes tickets to “A Gentleman’s Guide To Love & Murder,” “Finding Neverland,” “The Sound of Music” and “An American In Paris” (above). Get the experience at Celebrity Attractions, 7506 E. 91st St., (918) 596-7111, celebrityattractions.com.

This Cortech racing jacket was designed for the comfort and safety of motorcycle riders, but it would look good on anyone. It features extra elbow and shoulder padding.

You can find some great clothes at Honda of Tulsa Sportscenter, 21st and Yale, (918) 744-5551, hondaoftulsa.com.

Find great gift ideas for any nature lover on your shopping list: unique ornaments, soy-based pine needle candles, seed characters and much more to satisfy your feathered friends outside. Come check out Wild Birds Unlimited, 5960 S. Yale Ave., (918) 477-7408, tulsawbu.com.

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FEED A NEED, HONOR A FRIEND You can honor a friend, family member or business associate by making a contribution to the Food Bank in their name. They will receive a holiday card like the one at left from Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, 1304 N. Kenosha Ave., (918) 585-2800, okfoodbank.org.

SHE WILL FEEL RIGHT AT HOME

THE REAL SEAT OF POWER

The Hape Doll Family Mansion dollhouse is a fully realistic house with features like working lights and a doorbell. The house comes fully furnished with accessories for each room and a family. You can buy it at Kiddlestix, 3815 S. Harvard Ave., (918) 749-8697, kiddlestixtoys.com.

This Ultra Comfort Whiskey Power Lift Chair lifts and reclines at the touch of a remote and features a heating/vibrating unit and a full chaise pad for leg support. Come test one out at Snow’s Furniture, 851 S. Sheridan Road, (918) 834-0878, snowsfurniture.com.

GET A TASTE OF THIS GIFT Oh, the aroma of sweet-smelling barbecue. You can’t wrap it up and put it under the tree, but you can buy a Rib Crib gift card. And for every $25 you spend, you get $5 back for yourself. This deal is available at all Rib Crib locations. To find one near you, go to ribcrib.com.

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Back to basics, and beyond!

Iconic holiday cookies – three classic doughs, nine amazing cookies

Since the holidays come but once a year, the cookie staples of the season leave little to the imagination and a lot to tradition. Chewy gingerbread, shortbread and jam-filled thumbprints are iconic bakes, and most bakers (and eaters!) have a preferred, tried-and-true recipe that evokes not only the taste of the holidays, but also memories of years past. After all, cookies are so much more than dessert. They are sweet time machines that send you back to childhood one bite at a time.

Social media, however, has changed the game.

Videos, pins and blog posts abound with innovative twists on holiday classics. There are so many options and too little baking time to try every recipe that whets the appetite, especially when you’re already committed to the basic three (or four for sugar cookie lovers).

Here, I offer my favorite recipes for the classics along with two variations for each. Each variation uses the same base dough as the standard version, which means you can make one big batch with three very different cookie outcomes. It’s a simple way to try something new without disappointing your loved ones that cling to tradition. ‘tis the season to bake, eat and be merry.

By Matthew M. F. Miller, CTW Features

Chewy Gingerbread Cookies > Recipes and images by Matthew M. F. Miller

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup molasses 2 large eggs 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground cloves ¼ tsp. allspice 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/2 tsp. salt ½ tsp. grated orange zest ½ tsp. vanilla 1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cream butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer for 2 minutes.

Add molasses and mix until combined. Add one egg at time, mixing until fully incorporated after each. In a separate bowl, combine all dry ingredients and stir

to combine. Slowly add dry ingredients to the wet and mix until combined. Add orange zest and vanilla and mix until incorporated. Roll rounded tablespoons of dough into a ball and then roll in sugar. Bake on a parchment paper lined baking sheet for 10 minutes.

Variation #1: Chocolate-cherry Stuffed Gingerbread Butter a cupcake pan. Drop a rounded tablespoon of dough into the bottom of each cupcake tin and lightly press into the bottom and sides of the pan, forming a ½-inch crust up the sides to create a well.

Place 1 tablespoon of mini chocolate chips and 1 chopped Bing cherry in the middle. Flatten out a

rounded tablespoon of the dough and place over the top. Bake at 375 degrees for 16-18 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar when cool.

Variation #2: Gingerbread Lemon Mascarpone Cream Sandwiches Add ½ cup flour to the original recipe. Lightly flour work surface and roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out shapes with your preferred cookie cutter and bake at 375 degrees F for 7-8 minutes. For cream, mix one 8-ounce container of mascarpone cheese with the zest of a large lemon, 1 Tablespoon of lemon juice, and ½ cup powdered sugar. Stir until combined. Once the cookies are cool, spread the cream on the bottom side of one cookie and top with a second cookie.

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Baking holiday memories < Blackberry Jam Thumbprints 1 c. unsalted butter, softened 2/3 c. sugar 2 eggs, separated 2 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla ½ c. toasted almonds, pulverized in a food processor 1 c. blackberry jam

Thumbprints Roll 1 heaping Tablespoon of dough into a ball. Roll the cookie ball in the lightly whisked egg whites and then roll in finely pulverized Biscoff cookie crumbs. Bake at 300 degrees F for 8 minutes. Remove from oven, push thumb into each cookie, fill with cookie butter and bake for 12-14 minutes more.

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Cream butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer for 2 minutes. Add egg yolks one at a time and mix until fully incorporated.

Add flour and salt and mix until incorporated. Add vanilla and mix until incorporated. Roll 1 heaping Tablespoon of dough into a ball. Roll the cookie ball in the lightly whisked egg whites and then roll in almonds crumbs. Bake at 300 degrees F for 8 minutes. Remove from oven, push thumb into each cookie, fill with blackberry jam and bake for 12-14 minutes more.

Variation #2: Orange Chocolate Cheesecake Thumbprints Add 1 Tbsp. orange zest to dough thumbprint dough. Roll 1 heaping Tablespoon of dough into a ball. Roll the cookie ball in the lightly whisked egg whites and then roll in sugar. Bake at 300 degrees F for 8 minutes. While cookies are baking, mix 8 ounces of cream cheese with 1/3 cup powdered sugar, 1 egg yolk, and 1 Tablespoon of hot fudge sauce at room temperature. Mix until fully incorporated. Remove cookies from oven, push thumb into each cookie, fill with cheesecake batter, top with orange zest and bake for 12-14 minutes more.

Variation #1: Cookie Butter

Shortbread > 1 c. unsalted butter, softened 1/3 c. sugar 1/3 c. powdered sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour ¼ tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream butter, sugar and powdered sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer for 2 minutes. Add flour and salt and mix until combined. Add vanilla and mix until combined. Using a rolling pin, roll out shortbread to 1-inch thickness. Cut into desired shape (I like 3-inch rectangles).

Bake 12-15 minutes.

Variation #1: Cranberry Coconut Bliss Shortbread Roll out shortbread dough

into a 1-inch thick rectangle.

Cut into triangles. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Dip into melted white chocolate and sprinkle with coconut shreds, cranberries and white chocolate chips.

Variation #2: Pecan Pie Shortbread Cookies Scoop out 2 Tablespoons of shortbread dough and form into 4-inch piecrust shapes, building up the sides to hold in filling. Press down on the tops of the crusts with tines of a fork for decoration. For the pecan pie filling, stir together 2 eggs, 2/3 cup corn syrup, 2/3 cup sugar, 1 Tablespoon melted butter and ½ teaspoon vanilla. Fill each cookie to the brim with pecan pie filling. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

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MEMBERSHIPS FOR MOTORISTS Show your loved ones that you care by giving them the gift of AAA membership. They get a year of reliable AAA coverage and member benefits. You also get a $10 gift card. Visit AAA.com/gift for details or call (918) 392-4200.

YOU KNOW SHE’S PRETTY IN PINK Diamonds ARE a girl’s best friend. Tacori’s Pretty in Pink collection embodies rose gold at its finest.

Tacori designers took their most popular designs in wedding rings and re-imagined them in romantic rose gold.

Available at Star Jewelers, 120 S. Main St. in Broken Arrow, (918) 251-9236, starjewelers.com.

THE SOUNDTRACK OF A GENERATION This musical tells the inspiring true story of singer, songwriter Carol King’s rise to stardom. Enjoy her beloved songs, such as “I Feel The Earth Move” and “You’ve Got A Friend.” Tickets to performances Nov. 28-Dec. 3 available at Celebrity Attractions, 7506 E. 91st St., (918) 596-7111, celebrityattractions.com.

THIS ONE’S IN THE BAG It’s too late to order a Jon Hart bag online or by mail and guarantee that it will be here by Christmas.

No worries. You can find a great selection of the designer purses and totes in stock in all sorts of sizes and colors at Bella’s House, 7890 E. 106th Place South, (918) 970-4022, bellashousetulsa.com.

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CHRISTMAS LIGHT TOURS Christmas lights provide a special magic, and our area offers an array of really dazzling displays.

This year, step up your tradition by viewing them from the comfort of a stretch limousine.

Two-hour tours are available nightly through Dec. 31. Contact Kristal Limousine, (918) 261-5066, KristalLimo.com

A CLEAR FAVORITE Waterford brings a pop of color to its best-selling Lismore pattern with this new Lismore Pops Barware and accessories.

They offer jubilant colors and contemporary shapes. Find them at Nielsens Gifts, 8138 S. Lewis Ave., 918-298-9700, nielsensgifts.com.

PUT YOUR PRIDE ON DISPLAY Our state has a colorful past, and one that’s worth celebrating in many ways. You can showcase your Sooner spirit with one of these Oklahoma glass ornaments. Choose from several designs that are available at Ida Red, 3336 S. Peoria Ave., (918) 949-6950, idaredgeneralstore.com.

DOES SHE YEARN FOR YARN? If you have someone on your holiday list who enjoys needlework, then there’s only one place in town where you need to shop. You can find needle sets like these and a lot more gift ideas at Get Stitchin’, 6562 E. 51st St. (The Farm Shopping Center), (918) 481-1055, getstitchin.com.

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We continue to add tunes to list of Christmas classics (Metro Creative) — The holiday season is not complete without music.

Holiday hits play in shopping malls, and families often trim the tree to their favorite albums. Even if Elvis’“Blue Christmas” or Johnny Mathis’“Do You Hear What I Hear” reign supreme in your household, it can be interesting to learn about some of the other songs made famous this time of year.

Modern classics

Classic carols may be the first Christmas songs that come to mind. However, less than a quarter century ago a pop singer managed to contribute to the holiday music pantheon. Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You,” released in 1994, is considered to be the most

popular modern Christmas standard. With global sales exceeding 16 million copies, the song is one of Carey’s biggest hits.

his life for the good.

Bestseller

Even though “Silent Night” is the most recorded Christmas song Sad Origins in history, another tune “Santa Claus Is Coming holds the title of the bestto Town,” with its warnselling holiday standard ing to children to be nice of all time. “White Christsince Santa is keeping mas” was written in 1942 tabs on kids’ behavior, and reminisces about an has helped children tow old-fashioned Christmas the line for decades. celebration. The version Songwriter James “Haven” recorded by Bing Crosby Gillespie was asked to pen has estimated sales in the tune during one of excess of 100 million copthe darker times in his life. ies worldwide, according Gillespie was jobless and to “The Guinness Book poor and his brother had of World Records.” There just passed away — hardly are various accounts as to inspiration for a Christmas when and where Irving tune. However, after think- Berlin wrote the song. ing about the memories Some state he did so at he shared with his brother, a hotel in Hollywood, Gillespie was able to pull while others say it was the together an upbeat and Arizona Biltmore. Whercatchy classic, changing ever Berlin happened to be when writing the tune, there’s no doubt he was pining for the quintessential white Christmas.

The song was written for the 1942 movie “Holiday Inn,” starring Crosby and Fred Astaire. It became an instant classic and remains Crosby’s best-selling recording. Some of the most recent versions of the song have been recorded by Pentatonix, Sara McLachlan and Laura Pusini.

ANY RIDER WOULD LOVE ONE OF THESE Motorcycle helmets come in all colors and styles, but definitely break down between racing headgear (on left) and everyday driving. If you know someone who rides an iron pony, then you need to do his or her gift shopping at Honda of Tulsa Sportscenter, 21st and Yale, (918) 744-5551, hondaoftulsa.com.

CAPTURE SOME MEMORIES

TREAT YOUR DOG NICE

You can personalize your gifts by designing a beautiful aluminum ornament. One side features a personal photo, and the other has a custom message written by you.

They are produced in the digital lab at Studio D, 8220 S. Harvard Ave., (918) 494-6686, studiodtulsa.com.

You can’t forget to get a gift this Christmas for your dog, right? He or she certainly could use something to chew on, and Southern Agriculture’s eight area stores have an amazing selection of plush toys and rawhide bones . Find the nearest store at southernagriculture.com.

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IT’S BEGINNING TO FEEL LIKE...

This Sherpa Pullover by Horn Legend is designed to have all the benefits of wool — it regulates the temperature, insulates and has an ultra-soft feel. It’s available in seven colors for men and women at LaFortune Park Golf Course, 5501 S. Yale Ave., (918) 496-6200, lafortuneparkgolf.com.

CREATE HANDS-FREE MUSIC

Sonos One blends great sound with the Alexa voice service, for handsfree control of your music and more.

Request favorite songs while you cook or ask it to turn up the volume when you’re in the shower. Find it at Video Revolution, 7030 S. Lewis Ave., (918) 495-0586, videorevolution.com.

HAVE A SEAT... OR 2... OR 3 Don’t let you, your family or your guests fight over who gets to sit in the recliner at your home. This ensemble by Cheers offers a dual-reclining sofa and a reclining loveseat in addition to the recliner. You can purchase this trio at Snow’s Furniture, 851 S. Sheridan Road, (918) 834-0878, snowsfurniture.com.

SEASONINGS & GREETINGS When you buy a $30 Gift Card at Salata, you get to enjoy a Free Small Salad or Wrap (valued $6.50 to $8) for yourself! This offer is valid at all Salata locations, including these two in Tulsa: 1617 E. 15th St., (918) 794-7277; 6030 S. Yale Ave., (918) 392-0890, salata.com.

(Bonus Card must be present for redemption. May not be combined with other offers. Not valid for online orders. Other restrictions may apply. Last day for Gift Card Bonus offer is 12/30/17.)

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RESTORE THE BEAUTY BEFORE

AFTER

If you’ve lived in your home for several years, chances are your cabinets have seen better days.

You don’t have to replace them.

Get them looking like new again with the luster of Gleam Guard of Tulsa’s trademarked technique. No fumes or mess.

Call (918) 455-4211 for a free estimate, gleamguard.com.

WESTERN DECOR & A LOT MORE Mini-Mall 31 has a new look and a new name: m-M 31 Trading Post.

This covered wagon and the windmills and wooden benches you see around the property can actually be purchased Come check them out at 5970 E. 31st St., just west of Sheridan Road, (918) 622-2052, mini-mall31.com.

REMIND HER THAT SHE MAKES LIFE BEAUTIFUL Make someone’s wishes come true with the Trollbeads Winter Collection. It’s elegant, sophisticated and unique because you create a sterling silver bracelet or necklace that tells your story. The complete collection is available at Sweet Tooth Candy & Gift Co., 3541 S. Harvard Ave., (918) 712-8785, sweettoothtulsa.com.

OFFER TO MEAT & GREET Give your friends an experience, not just an item to stow away. Tell ‘em you want to go to dinner, then guarantee it with a gift card from Rib Crib. Spend $25 and get $5 back for yourself. This deal is available at all Rib Crib locations. To find one near you, go to ribcrib.com.

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... AND A HEALTHY NEW YEAR Help someone you love meet their New Year’s goal of eating better.

Give them a gift card to Taziki’s, where they can enjoy wholesome food. Spend $25 and get an extra $5 back. Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe, 71st Street and Yale Avenue, (918) 986-8291; and 1551 E. 15th St., (918) 986-8288; tazikiscafe.com.

A SEASON OF INSPIRATION Don’t miss a thing with personalized 2017-2018 Broadway Tulsa season tickets. Included in the list of shows this season is “Finding Neverland” (left), the story about how Peter became Pan. This heartwarming tale will keep you spellbound. Get your tickets at Celebrity Attractions, 7506 E. 91st St., (918) 596-7111, celebrityattractions.com.

Photo courtesy of Jeremy Daniel

YOU HAVE TO HAND IT TO THEM These gloves by Cortech and Fly Racing make perfect gifts for anyone you know who rides a motorcycle. Check out all the different accessories available at Honda of Tulsa Sportscenter, 21st and Yale, (918) 744-5551, hondaoftulsa.com.

AN INVITING HOME AROMA Woodwick Candles by Virginia Candle Company are a great way to keep your home smelling fresh.

They’re available in various sizes and fragrances, including Frasier Fir (shown here). Southern Agriculture’s eight area stores have a great selection. Find the nearest store at southernagriculture.com.

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HELP A CHILD LEARN TO WALK

THIS WILL REALLY FLOOR YOU

LOOKING LIKE NEW AGAIN

Stop messing around with those sliding floormats in your vehicle and have it custom fitted with a Weathertech FloorLiner instead. It protects the front, back and sides of your footwell. Get ‘em at Performance Truck Outfitters, 9330 E. 11th St., (918) 836-3500, teampto.com.

Remember when your cabinets looked this nice? Well, they can again, and you don’t have to replace them.

You can get them looking like new with Gleam Guard of Tulsa’s special trademarked technique. No fumes or mess. Call (918) 455-4211 for a free estimate, gleamguard.com.

The Pewi Elite is an educational and developmental ride-on “walking buddy” push toy for children 9 months to 3 years old.

It can be ridden or pushed, and it helps support early walking skills.

You can find it and other toys at Kiddlestix, 3815 S. Harvard Ave., (918) 749-8697, kiddlestixtoys.com.

TAKE VIRTUAL CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE This infrared remote from URC offers one-way control of your TV, A/V components, and cable and satellite boxes. It even features a 15inch LCD screen.

Stop by and check it out at Video Revolution, 7030 S. Lewis Ave., (918) 4950586, videorevolution.com.

Origins of several holiday traditions Christmas stockings The Christmas stockings of today date back to several traditions, including a Dutch custom in which children would leave shoes full of food to feed St. Nicholas’ donkeys, and then St. Nicholas would leave small gifts in return.

Another story can be

traced to the 12th century, when nuns would leave socks full of nuts and fruit for the poor.

Mistletoe Mistletoe is hung in doorways, and couples who stand beneath are encouraged to kiss. The tradition of hanging it in the house goes back to the ancient Druids. Mistletoe was thought to bring good luck to a household and ward off evil spirits.

The custom of kissing under mistletoe can be

traced to England. Originally, a berry was picked from the mistletoe before the person could be kissed. When all the berries had gone, there could be no more kissing.

Christmas bells During Christmas midnight mass in the Catholic Church, the altar bells may be rung while the priest says the “Gloria.” Bells are part of caroling, and jingling bells are associated with sleighs and Santa’s reindeer.

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MAKE IT A DAIRY CHRISTMAS

GO FETCH ONE OF THESE FOR YOUR DOG Some dog toys are made to be eaten or at least chewed to pieces — not these toys. These bones, balls and other objects are made of solid rubber, which provides a lot more wear and tear. Southern Agriculture’s eight area stores have a great selection. Find the nearest store at southernagriculture.com.

Taste the difference a local dairy can make. You can order or pick up a sampler of colby, cheddar, mozzarella or smoked cheeses from Swan Bros. Dairy, 938 E. Fifth St. in Claremore, (918) 341-2298, swandairy.com. These products are available in special gift packages with meats, too.

GIVE ‘EM THE GIFT OF TIME There’s nothing quite like the charm of a German cuckoo clock chiming inside your home. This and other handcrafted timepieces are in stock at Will Rogers Clocks n’ More, inside the m-M 31 Trading Post, 5970 E. 31st St., (918) 622-5575, clocksnmore.com.

GET CREATIVE WITH DECALS Vinyl decals for tumblers, laptops, gift sacks — even car windows allow you to make it personal! Find what you need to customize any number of gift items at Tatermash Oilcloth, 3101 S. Jamestown Ave., (918) 743-3888, tatermash.com. Stop by and check it out.

20 Sunday, December 3, 2017

HOLIDAY BOOK

TULSA WORLD SUPPLEMENT

AN OFFICE PARTY THEY’LL LOVE

UPROARIOUS SUSPENSE

Your employees work hard enough as it is without asking them to bring a casserole from home or splurge on a grocery platter for your holiday party. Call Rib Crib, and let them cater to your office’s schedule and needs. To find the location that’s nearest to you, go to ribcrib.com.

The musical comedy “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder” comes direct from New York. Performances are Jan. 2328 at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, and tickets are available through Celebrity Attractions, 7506 E. 91st St., (918) 596-7111, celebrityattractions.com.

Photo courtesy of Joan Marcus

DRESS UP YOUR CASTLE Isn’t it time you replaced some of the furniture in your den or living room? Whether you’re looking to upgrade a sofa, cabinet, end tables or accessories, you will find a great selection of quality furnishings at Snow’s Furniture, 851 S. Sheridan, (918) 834-0878, snowsfurniture.com.

SAVE MONEY ON YOUR GIFTS Will you be shopping for someone who likes to ride a motorcycle or maybe it’s you’re a rider who hopes they’ll be shopping for you. Before they head over to Honda of Tulsa Sportscenter, 21st and Yale, (918) 7445551, hondaoftulsa.com, be sure they take this coupon with them.