Moments Magazine December 2014

December 2014 ALSO INSIDE Ring in the Season Downtown Holiday Living Made Easy Go Girl: Deborah Thompson

An Angel’s Advice:

Give without hesitation, celebrate everything, love without condition

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Crooner Andy Williams and I agree — it is definitely the most wonderful time of the year.

My husband’s favorite holiday is Halloween. Some people enjoy July Fourth, Thanksgiving, Easter or St. Patrick’s Day the most. But for me, none of those holidays are as jam packed with love, joy and meaningful celebration as Christmas.

This season brings with it a feeling unlike anything I experience during the first 11 months of the year. There’s just something about curling up in a warm sweater in front of the fireplace, celebrating the birth of my Savior and the blessing of my family, expressing my love through gifts and service to others — I find myself happy, hopeful and thankful for the new year to come.

That’s exactly what this month’s issue of MOMents celebrates.

Our December cover mom is Beth Sands, an amazing woman of Linsay and her husband, Matthew strength and creativity. After losing her mother-in-law to lung cancer in 2005, Beth and her family and friends began creating some very special ornaments in memory of the woman they loved so much. You probably have seen “Paul’s Angels” for sale in local businesses around town, but if you haven’t heard the story behind them, you’re in for a treat. Turn to page 12 to read more.

Another generous and gracious woman is featured on page 20 as this month’s Go Girl. Deborah Thompson and her husband, Roy, are the busy elves behind the dazzling TMT Farms Christmas lights display, and they do it all for a very important cause. To support them in their efforts, be sure to visit them on the farm on Old River Road North this month.

Enjoy this issue, and even more, enjoy this season. Until next year!

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Downtown Holiday Spirit...............5 The Art of Lawncare......................6 Prevent Colds and Flu...................7 Southern Fashion..........................8 Make Shopping Easier...................9 Gator Bites..................................10 Bulloch County Schools..............11 Feature.................................. 12–13 Holiday Living Made Easy............14 Calendar................................ 16–17 Cut Travel Costs.........................18 'Sesame Street' Moments...........19 GoGirl.........................................20 Parks and Recreation..................22 Averitt Center..............................24 Planning Your Holiday Meal.........25 Farmers Market Recipe...............27 Kids Activity Page.......................29 Games........................................30 Coupons.....................................31

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Georgia Southern men’s basketball coach Mark Byington will serve as the master of ceremonies that evening, and Santa and Mrs. Clause will be available for free photographs inside Santa’s workshop, housed in the Averitt Center for the Arts. Country music recording artist Jared Wade also will be on hand to provide holiday jingles for all who gather around.

Downtown restaurants and shops will stay open late for your enjoyment, and local vendors offering quality food and handcrafted merchandise will be on the scene as well.

All the fun kicks off at 5:30 p.m., and parking and admission are free to the general public.

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t’s that time of year again: The First Friday Holiday Celebration is upon us! On Friday, Dec. 5, invite your friends and loved ones to join you downtown for a festive and memorable evening filled with holiday cheer.

This year’s event features a host of fun and exciting activities that are sure to get everyone in the family in the mood for the holidays.

The Run the Boro 5K will kick off the fun-filled event, followed by the annual lighting of the Christmas tree on the courthouse lawn, a holiday parade and the famous chili cookoff. For only $1, sample some of the best chili around, and 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit local cancer patients through the e+ Foundation at

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The End of the Year, Not the End of Your Lawn

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he close of 2014 is upon us, and if you take a peek outside, you may be tempted to feel a little blue because of how your lawn is looking. After all, this time of year is notorious for wintery messes and leaves galore. But cheer up — there are definitely a few simple, easy ways that you can show a little TLC to your landscaping during these cold months!

A big part of preserving the overall integrity of your turf is making a plan for all of those leaves, because if they are left to sit and smother the grass all

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winter long, you will inevitably end up with ugly, brown patches in the spring.

Raking or blowing them is a great option if you have the time and energy to devote to this task. (You’ll get some great exercise out of it, too!) However,

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if you can’t find the time, don’t be afraid to mulch those leaves with your lawn mower next time you cut grass.

Chopping the leaves into smaller pieces allows the exchange of air to resume between the soil and the atmosphere, reducing the risk of fungus and mold growth.

Speaking of mowing, it’s a good idea to get out and mow about once a month, simply to keep the winter weeds from taking up residence in your grass. This easy schedule gives you a chance to take a little break from the constant care and attention you give to your lawn throughout the rest of the year.

So, while you are pining for spring and green growth and lush, thick landscapes, just remember that dormancy is an important part of the whole growing process, and it gives your lawn a great opportunity to hibernate and recharge in preparation for warmer weather. Boy, don’t we all wish we could do that a little more!

Erinn is part of the professional team at Ninja Lawns who seek to serve the Statesboro community and make a positive difference in the world around them. You can learn more and contact Ninja Lawns online at www. ninjalawns.com.

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Prevent Colds and Flu Before They Start

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Special to MOMents in the winter, can facilitate the spread of colds as well as the flu virus.

There are many ways to reduce your risk of contracting a cold or the flu this winter. Perhaps no preventive measure is more effective than getting a flu shot. In addition, wash your hands frequently to prevent the spread of germs, and disinfect remote controls, computer keyboards, tablets, mobile phones and other items that are handled by multiple people on any given day. In addition, spend as much time outdoors as possible so you can escape potentially contaminated indoor air.

If you come down with the flu, increase the humidity in your home by running the shower with the door open, using a recreational aquarium or boiling pots of water. Maintain a warm indoor temperature to reduce the likelihood that the flu virus will spread.

Also, be sure to maintain a healthy diet, get several minutes of sunlight per day and continue to exercise regularly throughout the winter months.

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espite what your mother may have told you about going out into the cold with wet hair or leaving home without wearing a coat, such actions do not increase your risk for cold and flu. However, being cooped up indoors, where germs from others who are sick can fester, can increase that risk. So, it's no surprise that this time of year, when many people spend lots of time celebrating indoors in close proximity with family and friends, marks the unofficial start to cold and flu season.

Cold weather also can be a factor, but it’s not for the reason you may think. According to a 2007 study from researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, the influenza virus is more stable and can stay in the air longer when the air is cold and dry.

Dr. Peter Palese, a flu researcher who is a professor and chairman of the school's microbiology department, examined guinea pigs infected with the flu virus to determine the connection between the flu and cold weather.

He varied the air temperature and humidity in the guinea pigs' environment and determined that flu transmission was best at 41 F, while the prevalence of transmission declined as the temperature rose. By the time temperatures reached 86 F, the virus was not transmitted at all. Low humidity also helped transmit the virus, and high humidity stopped the spread. Flu viruses spread through the air in water droplets expelled from sick individuals' noses and mouths, so high humidity may cause these droplets to fall to the ground before they can infect someone else.

Colds are largely transmitted through surface contact with the virus or direct contact with a sick individual.

The virus is then contracted on the hands and typically transferred to the nose, eyes or mouth through inadvertent touching of these areas. Spending time indoors in close quarters with other people, which is more common

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Plaid, Vests, Booties and Leopard Print

feel a little funny when I set aside some time to write a fashion article.

I mean, it’s not like it’s world peace or some other worthy effort to which I’m contributing. But when I noticed that MOMents Magazine had articles about fashion, and the contents in no way related to what we see in Statesboro, I mentioned it to Kelly, my ad rep. I told her we needed a more local angle to draw interest from the readers of this magazine.

“Do you want to write one?” she asked.

So, I’m writing about fashion today instead of writing a letter to Obama that could revolutionize our healthcare system. I just hope at least one woman finds a tidbit that will make her want to try something different or add a new piece to her wardrobe that will make her, at least for that day, feel like she’s a

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new woman.

I do believe that, for some —especially women — being dressed fashionably makes us feel better.

We often can perform our jobs better when we feel “put together.”

And the truth is, it doesn’t have to cost a fortune to dress in the season’s latest trends. When I’m not purchasing my clothes at my business, I often buy clothes at Old Navy in New York. Yes, I could buy them at Old Navy in Savannah — if I had time to shop in Savannah. It

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just so happens that I often relax for a few hours and find time to shop when I’m visiting my son in New York, and there’s an Old Navy at the mall near where we stay.

I’ve gotten some great pieces at really good prices, which is important, because for trendy pieces, especially, you don’t want to spend a lot. Then, there are staple, basic items that never go out of style. These are the ones in which you need to invest more money, because if they are great quality, these pieces will last for years. A nice pair of black pants, a pretty ivory blouse, a great pair of jeans that fit you really well and that make you feel great — these are examples of clothes that should be more of an investment. Really, any neutral pieces that aren’t extremely trendy in shape or style will work for you in a multitude of ways for a long time.

For the fall, it’s all about layers.

In the South, we don’t need many layers, so this can be tricky. Light layers are best. As an example, you can take any solid color top or dress in your closet, add a plaid or leopard scarf, and you are #trending. You may have a plaid scarf from past years, and you probably have a leopard one. Leopard has been trending for so long that it is now considered a basic. To further transition to fall, add your riding boots from last year, or spring for a pair of booties. Boots are as strong this year as ever, and there are many styles from which to choose.

We’re still seeing a lot of cowboy boots, riding boots and heeled boots, but short boots, or booties, seem to be gaining in popularity.

Another staple piece to make you feel at the top of your fashion game this season is a vest. Whether it’s puffy, quilted, army, plaid or fur, you need a vest. Find one that coordinates with your scarf, and, if you don’t get too hot, you have another great fall look.

Plaid is showing up in every

piece of clothing. A scarf is the easiest and most cost-effective way to incorporate the pattern, but you may want to spring for a pair of plaid shoes. Skirts, handbags and more are being offered in plaid fabrics, but the next piece I recommend is a plaid shirt. Choose a plaid that works well with your vest. A striped shirt is another great option to pair with that same vest. Already with these few pieces, you will have updated your look for fall 2014.

Last month, I shared several other top trends that we will see in Georgia that are the South’s version of runway fashions. Several others are just as easy to do with items you may already have.

Take any neutral dress or top and pants (whether slacks, leggings or cuffed skinny jeans) and add a pop of color with a scarf or statement necklace. Speaking of color, shades of coral and berry can work for any season, so they are always good choices. I like to go with quarter-length sleeves, which also work for any season for us.

There are many days when I look in my closet and think, “What did I wear last year this time?” It seems I just don’t see pieces that work together. The problem is, we forget the great combinations we bought together or discovered at some point. As a reminder, I recommend snapping a selfie if you find an outfit you particularly like.

You can also browse Pinterest, which houses virtually unlimited sources of inspiration. Finally, don’t forget to use your local retailers.

Take in pieces you already have that you love, and ask for help in updating the look or just finding other options for each piece. Mixing and matching will keep your wardrobe alive!

Local fashionista Devra Walker and her husband, Lindsay, are the owners of Walker Pharmacy & Boutique and Little Doses in Statesboro.

Apps to Make Holiday Shopping a Little Easier

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then compares the store price with its site to find the best bargain.

RetailMeNot. The coupon-clipping days are over for those who use RetailMeNot. This app allows its users to aggregate the best shopping deals and save them as digital coupons. Shoppers can easily search for their favorite store’s coupons and bookmark them for future access.

Once at the store, cashiers can scan these digital coupons.

Giftster. Finding the right gifts for family and friends isn’t always easy, but Giftster ensures you amass a pile of perfect presents. This app allows

people to create wish lists with the exact brand, color or type of gifts they would like. The person who is buying the gift can see where he or she can find it and whether someone else has purchased it already.

Tadd Car Finder. While fighting traffic in and out of the store during the holidays, it can be easy to forget one essential step: where you parked your car. The Tadd Car Finder app can save a lot of time by using a GPS system to determine the exact location of your car. The app even provides directions to get back to your vehicle!

Things to Consider Before Buying This Year

ew holiday shoppers can resist a great deal.

Whether it's heavily discounted merchandise on Black Friday or lastminute sales for shoppers who procrastinate, there are deals to be had from the start of the holiday season until its unofficial end sometime around New Year's Day. But not all deals are what they seem. The following are a handful of things shoppers should consider before making any purchases this holiday season.

Restocking fees. As thoughtful as holiday gifts may be, many are ultimately returned. Recipients may already have similar items at home or might find a particular gift does not suit their personal styles. Because returns are so common, shoppers

should read the fine print before buying gifts to ensure their purchases are not subject to restocking fees, charges the person returning the gift must repay. These fees can apply to any product, but they are most often applied to electronics and items that are not returned in their original factory-sealed boxes. Restocking fees can be exorbitant, sometimes as much as 20 percent of the cost of the product.

Extended warranties. Many items come with manufacturer warranties that cover damaged items for a predetermined period of time. But many shoppers want to go the extra mile and buy extended warranties that protect the products for longer periods of time. While that's good in theory, studies from Consumer Reports have shown that products

rarely break within the time period covered by extended warranties, meaning shoppers are simply buying a false sense of security they're unlikely to use. When considering an extended warranty, first research the product you want to buy by reading customer reviews of the product on popular sites such as Amazon.com.

If multiple reviewers note that a given product has never given them a reason to reconsider their purchase, you likely don't need an extended warranty. If you still want the extra protection, read the fine print of the extended warranty so you know exactly what it does and does not cover.

Return policies. Because so many gifts are returned once the holidays have come and gone, it's important to understand a retailer's

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reparation can be a powerful ally while shopping for the holidays, and luckily, there are several apps that can assist and ease the shopping experience.

Amazon Price Check. While the ambiance of a Christmas-lit store can keep people from shopping online, the Amazon app allows shoppers to enjoy the tangible experience while still getting the best price. This app provides users the opportunity to search for an item on its site by scanning a bar code or taking a picture of the item in the store. The app

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A Monthly News Feature From Bulloch Academy

The 15 Days of Christmas

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here are only 15 school days during the month of December, and each day is packed with academic, co-curricular and extracurricular activities.

The second nine weeks and firstsemester grading periods end on Dec. 19 for all students. End-of-semester exams will be given from Dec. 16 to Dec. 19 for middle- and high school students. School dismisses at noon on Dec. 18 for parent-teacher conferences and at noon on Dec. 19 for Christmas holidays for all students. School resumes on Jan. 5, 2015.

Several important co-curricular events are on tap during the month.

Math and Science Night is scheduled for Dec. 5 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

There will be Christmas crafts for sale and a silent auction, while younger students learn exciting facts and play games using math and science. Watch for more information!

From Dec. 8 through Dec. 11, the seventh-graders and chaperones will go on the grade’s annual trip to Washington, D.C. On Dec. 8, members of the school’s 11th grade will get new jewelry during the annual class ring ceremony. The student-led event focuses on the history and significance of class rings as a way to bond with fellow students.

On Dec. 10, a special school-wide Christian Learning Performance will be held in the school’s gymnasium. The high school Praise Band will lead K–12 students in songs to celebrate the

birth of Jesus Christ and the Christmas season, and local youth pastors will help share the Good News.

On Dec. 13, members of the Robotics Team and their parents are sponsoring Santa’s Workshop for students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.

From 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., parents can leave their children in the school’s cafeteria for age-appropriate crafts, games, snacks and a fun-filled afternoon. The cost is $15, plus $10 for each additional child.

From Dec. 15 through Dec. 17, students in kindergarten through third grade will don costumes as the annual Christmas musicals take center stage in the cafeteria. The kindergarten program, “Christmas Cantata,” is Monday at 2 p.m. “ADVENTurous Christmas” will be performed Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. by first-grade students, and the second-grade program, “A Superhero Christmas,” is Tuesday at 2:15 p.m. “Just A Little Christmas,” performed by third-grade students, is Wednesday at 2 p.m. Music teachers Christine Dominguez and Ashley Wren have made sure that each child has at least one speaking part. There are also solos, duets, trios and quartets, as well as group songs.

Finally, the Luke Anderson Memorial “Battle of the Boro” wrestling tournament on Dec. 13 will highlight an extremely busy high school, middleschool and elementary athletic scene.

For more information on everything happening this month, go to www. bullochacademy.com.

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Amid a season of sweets and special foods, it sometimes can be challenging for diabetics to maintain their dietary discipline. But eating certain foods in moderation can help people with diabetes enjoy the flavors of the holidays without compromising their health.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 29 million people in the United States have diabetes, while another 86 million adults have prediabetes. One in four people with diabetes do not know they have the disease.

Managing diabetes is more than just avoiding candy and cookies.

Foods with a lot of fat or those that are high in carbohydrates also can be problematic. Such foods may not be so easy to avoid come the holiday season, but the following are a few tips to help men and women with diabetes maintain their health through the holidays.

• anticipate foods. Certain foods are staples of the holiday season. If you anticipate potentially problematic foods, then you can develop a plan to avoid them or eat them in moderation in advance.

• eat a healthy snack. Prior to going to a holiday party, eat something that will satisfy your hunger to avoid overeating once you are there.

• ask about foods. Don’t be shy to ask the host or hostess about what will be served. This will help you develop a strategy that will fit with your meal plan.

• limit alcohol consumption. Only drink in moderation and eat something beforehand to prevent low blood glucose levels later.

• bring a dish. Make something that is diabetic-friendly and bring it to the party. Chances are someone else attending the party is diabetic and will appreciate having a healthy choice as well.

• opt for fruit. Choose fruit over sweets at the dessert table. If you bring a baked good, consider recipes with reduced sugar or a sugar substitute.

• Control your portions. Fill up your dish with healthy foods, leaving only a small spot for something indulgent.

• test diligently. Now is the time to monitor your blood-sugar levels like a hawk. Monitor your levels more closely so you can see how holiday foods are affecting your levels and so you know if you need to make any adjustments.

• Rebound quickly. Experts advise that if you go overboard on a particular day, get back on your feet the next. Exercise, revisit meal plans and cut portion sizes. Diabetics cannot stop monitoring their diets just because the holidays have arrived. With planning and diligence, it’s possible to enjoy the foods and flavors of the holidays without compromising your health.

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ulloch County Schools serves children whose families come from 17 different countries. More than 24 different native languages are now spoken across our 15 campuses. Such a treasure of international diversity makes the art, drama, music, literature and customs of different countries even more interesting to learn, especially during the holiday season. These are a few of the upcoming events hosted by our schools. For a complete list, visit www.bulloch.k12.ga.us.

• Statesboro High School Holiday Choral Concert Dec. 1, 7 p.m., SHS Auditorium Under the direction of Choral Director Lisa Muldrew, Blue Devil vocalists are ready to sing in the holiday season.

• Nevils Elementary presents “Christmas Around the World” Dec. 2, 6–7:30 p.m., Nevils Elementary School Fourth- and fifth-grade students will present a musical performance, followed by an opportunity for families to visit centers to learn about various holiday traditions around the world, listen to Christmas stories in the media center, write letters to Santa Claus and take pictures with Santa.

• Mattie Lively Elementary presents “How the Penguins Saved Christmas” Dec. 9, 6 p.m., Mattie Lively Elementary School Under the direction of music teacher Rebecca Goines, second- and thirdgrade students will perform their annual holiday musical.

• Southeast Bulloch High Choral Performance Dec. 10–12, 7 p.m., SEBHS Auditorium This series of three concerts is the annual showcase of Southeast Bulloch High School’s choral students, including its Advanced Chorus. The first two choirs will sing Christmas selections, and the Advanced Chorus will perform music from its upcoming showcase at the Georgia Music Educators Association Conference in January. The group is one of five high school choirs in the state selected by GMEA to represent the best in Georgia choral music at the organization’s 2015 conference in Savannah. The Advanced Chorus’ GMEA concert is open to the public and is set for Thursday, Jan. 29, at 8 p.m. at Christ Church Episcopal on Bull Street at Johnson Square.

• Statesboro High School presents “Holiday Follies” Dec. 13, 7 p.m., SHS Auditorium The second annual SHS “Holiday Follies” features new and traditional favorites, plus a lot of holiday surprises. General admission tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for children ages 12 and younger.

• Langston Chapel Middle School Choral Concert Dec. 15, 7 p.m., SHS Auditorium The LCMS Chorus, under the direction of music teacher Lawanda Allen, will present a choral concert of holiday favorites.

• Statesboro High School Winter Band Concert Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m., SHS Auditorium Under the direction of Band Director Lee Collins, musical Blue Devils will entertain you.

• Southeast Bulloch High Band presents “Caribbean Christmas” Dec. 19, 7 p.m., SEBHS Auditorium The SEBHS Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble and Symphonic Band, under the direction of Band Director Matt Olsen, will present their free annual concert.

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LOCAL W MOM’S ANGELS Are the Highlight of Family’s Holiday Season Julie Lavender

hen Beth Sands cut a few wooden angel shapes from scrap lumber she said she collected while dumpster diving — with permission — in 2005, she never dreamed how her small, family project would take flight and eventually bless so many others.

Beth’s mother-in-law, Paulette Neal, was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in February of that year. A devastating blow to the entire family, the announcement was a complete shock and came after Paulette had experienced some pain in her shoulder.

“She was the foundation for everything our family did,” Beth said of the woman who was lovingly called “Paul.” “Sundays, 23 people ate lunch at her house. And she told you to bring anybody; everybody was welcomed.”

Looking back, Beth said there might have been a few signs, like finding Paul resting on the couch, which was unlike her.

“We were blown away.

Cancer never even crossed our minds,” Beth said.

“I can still see and feel the shock. I thought, ‘How in the world could this happen to such a person? She’s still smiling, still cooking.’”

Passionately speaking of her mother-in-law, Beth shared, “She taught us to give without hesitation, celebrate everything and love without condition. In my mind, she was always an angel. I’ve never known anyone as genuine and as giving as her.”

Those thoughts, in part, led to Beth’s eventual family project.

“I had experienced the death of my best friend to cancer when I was 23. I felt so helpless. When Paulette was diagnosed, I didn’t want any of my family to feel helpless.

“Paulette was very active with the kids. You didn’t just go to her house and sit,” she said.

“When we all got together at Easter after her diagnosis, we made bird feeders from terracotta pots, and I made wooden angel shapes from scrap wood.

All the kids, nieces and nephews, painted them.”

Paulette and Tom Neal have three children — Dub, who is married to Beth, and their children, Daniel and Mikay; Emily and her husband, Bob, and their daughter, Anna Kate; and Leslie and her husband, Brian, and their sons, Connor and Neal — and everyone took part in the project.

Once the angel-shaped ornaments were painted, the family sold them at a booth at an antique shop, with all of the proceeds donated to Statesboro’s Relay for Life.

“Our booth had to have a name, so we called it ‘Because of Paul.’ We might have made 50 bucks — but I made sure the kids were there when we donated the money. It was just a little family project to help us feel like we were doing something.”

Even with chemotherapy and radiation, Paulette lost her battle with cancer in September 2005 When Tom passed away less than two years later, the children sewed and stuffed star-shaped cloth ornaments, calling them “Papa’s Stars,” and the angels became “Paul’s Angels.”

When the demand became

rate all the ornaments.

“I love to see everybody come together. The more people that know, the more people that can be touched by it.”

Beth’s endearment for her mother-in-law keeps the project thriving, but her compassion for others drives her, too.

“Paulette had all of us. We were always aware that that was a blessing for us to be there for her.”

Beth said that often she would take Paulette to treatment, where she would notice other patients with no one to care for them. Some were all alone and were just dropped off by a transport service.

Those patients also keep her passion alive each year as she sketches new designs, hosts painting parties and attaches hooks and ribbon to

the ornaments.

Paul’s Angels used to appear just before the holidays, but now, they are sold locally year-round in stores including Anderson’s General Store; Colonial House of Flowers; Bellies, Babies, & Ballerinas; Doodlebugs; Southern Pharmacy; the Daily Grind; and K. Whitehall Women’s Clothing Store. In recent years, the proceeds have been donated to the Statesboro/Bulloch County Breast Cancer Foundation so that all funds stay local.

After years of sharing her angels with others, Beth faced her own battle with cancer in 2010.

“I really, truly believe everything happens for a good reason. I had to show that when I was diagnosed with a sarcoma tumor in the back of my thigh.

13 Hearing the diagnosis didn’t bother me, but I dreaded telling my family.”

Beth said that’s when she thought, “It’s my time now.

I’ll prove that you can still do things, that there’s a reason for this, that I can be healed.”

And that’s exactly what she did. The tumor was surgically removed, and Beth returns to Mayo Clinic regularly for scans.

Even though Beth’s extended family and many friends paint and make several hundred angels each year, she said, “It’s still my family’s little project, even though it’s gotten so big.

“It’s very important to our family, and to know that it is meaningful to someone else is what Paulette would have wanted.” moments | December 2014 | www.statesboromoments.com

too great after two years of making ornaments, Sands switched to metal angels cut by laser, because her brother owns a metal fabrication business in Atlanta, started by Beth’s father, and many can be produced in a short time.

“I sketch a design and email t it to him, and he cuts them.

It’s very much a family project, however,” Sands pointed out.

“I surprise the family with the design, but I don’t do anything without running it by the family first. And in every design, there’s five of something, to represent Paulette’s grandchildren.”

The Paul’s Angels project has grown so much that Beth began to host painting parties in her carport each year, with other family members and friends joining in to help deco-

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Tips and Tricks for Holiday Living Made Easy

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ith so much on our plates between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, the holiday season can be hectic. Fortunately, there are many ways to save time and make the season more manageable.

• If you don't have plastic clips to hang lights around windows and on the eaves of your home, inexpensive clothespins will work just as well. If you're concerned about the color of the wooden clips, paint them in holiday hues before stringing the lights.

• Put a bath mat, rubber-side up, beneath your Christmas tree stand.

This allows you to spin the tree as you hang lights and ornaments without damaging the floor underneath.

It also makes it simple to undress the tree when the season is over. Use a tree skirt to hide the mat.

• Squeeze artificial tree portions

into concrete form tubes. First wrap the tree portions in twine, then slip them into the concrete sleeves.

Each tube can be stowed in attic or garage rafters, freeing up precious space.

• Use empty squirt bottles to make baking and cooking easier.

Pancake and cookie batters can be squirted from the containers for less mess.

• Store one or two strings of lights in a plastic shopping bag to keep the strands from getting tangled. Hang the bags from a hook in a garage or stack them in a storage bin.

• Use plastic zip ties to attach garland and lights to banisters.

They're easy to assemble and will leave no damage.

• A paper towel holder can be screwed to the wall in a craft room to neatly hold spools of ribbon. Simply pull the length you need from the spool and cut for easy decorating.

• Mount a tree stand to a piece of wood with screws or glue. This prevents spills from reaching the floor while stabilizing the tree.

• Old maps make interesting gift wrap and are a nice change of pace from commercially produced paper or newsprint.

• Wrap some sticky tape around your hand and pat over fallen pine needles that accumulate around the tree. In hard-to-reach areas, wrap the tape around a broom or floor sweeper.

• When traveling for the holidays, use a brightly colored suitcase or tie flashy tape to your luggage to make it stand out from others at the airport.

• Measure the inside of your picture window and construct a wooden frame to its dimensions. Staple holiday lights to the frame, which you can easily slip in and out of place each year.

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irls who diet are more likely as adults to suffer certain health consequences, according to research introduced at the annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior in Seattle.

"We were able to demonstrate that younger age at first diet actually predicted health problems in the future," wrote study co-author Pamela Keel of Florida State University in an email to Anna Almendrala of The Huffington Post.

The health issues they identified include misusing alcohol, developing eating disorders and becoming overweight or obese as adults.

Starting in 1982 and continuing every 10 years through 2002, the researchers asked 2,181 college women about their dieting and weight. They also contacted each woman 10 years after she was surveyed to assess any long-term

health outcomes. The last follow-up was in 2012.

In a release about the study, researchers reported that "the younger a woman was when she started her first diet, the more likely she was to use extreme weight control behaviors like self-induced vomiting, misuse alcohol and be overweight or obese when she reached her 30s."

The link between worries about a child's weight and its potential impact on health sometimes conflict with the risks created by approaching the topic with children, perhaps kicking off a reaction that leads to a child's warped sense of his or her own body.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers strategies to help children achieve or maintain a healthy weight without dieting, suggesting that parents emphasize the importance of eating healthy and look for ways to make their children’s favorite dishes healthier. The CDC

also recommends removing highcalorie temptations from children and shares specific strategies to eat better, exercise more and generally improve health and well-being.

Background information from the society regarding the new research indicated the study did not establish why dieting while young would have consequences later in life. It recommended that "public health initiatives promote behaviors that increase wellness in girls, such as

Deseret Digital Media increasing activity, decreasing leisure time watching TV and on computers, and consuming more fruits and vegetables. Such interventions may need to begin as early as elementary school to support girls as they enter puberty, a time when their bodies will naturally experience rapid growth, weight gain and an increase in body fat."

The research was supported by grants from the National Institute of Mental Health.

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Winter Showcase by the Statesboro Youth Ballet

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Cut Travel Costs This Holiday Season

as prices are down, which will reduce some of the financial strain of driving over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house for the holidays. But if you must fly, airline prices are still pretty expensive. Here are some tips on how to save on holiday air travel this year.

Consider layovers and connecting flights. “Prices for direct and non-stop flights increase at an even higher pace. This strategy (of seeking connecting flights to save money) has downfalls, however, with greater chances for delays. So make sure you download a weather app to monitor weather forecasts for each layover city,” Forbes.com suggests.

Know your local airline hub.

Andrew Young, Web editor at Travelzoo.com, told Women's Day that he “advises travelers to stick with the airline that has the closest headquarters to your home, as it will offer the

most flights (and best deals) from your city.

“Look to see which airline is strong in your area and what vacation packages they offer. They'll have some good options for you,” he said. “If you live in Atlanta, you want to travel Delta Vacations because that's the predominant carrier. United Vacations is out of Chicago and JetBlue Getaways fly out of New York.”

Fly on less popular days. This is sometimes difficult advice to follow around the holidays, but “in general, plan to fly on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday afternoon to bag a cheaper plane ticket. If you’re taking a weeklong domestic trip, depart on a Saturday and return on a Monday and you’ll score a 16 percent discount on your airfare, according to Kayak.com, the travel website.

For weeklong international trips, departing on Tuesday and returning on Wednesday of the following week saves 21 percent on average,” Kiplinger.com advises.

“Early mornings and late nights are also less popular and more affordable times to fly, as are Thanksgiving (Day) and the eves and days of Christmas and New Year's. Besides saving money, avoiding peak travel days will often mean you'll travel on less-crowded flights and go through shorter airport security lines.”

Use travel sites that recommend whether to buy or to wait.

Travel websites like Kayak.com and Bing Travel track flight prices and use fare patterns to predict future prices.

The sites will recommend that the user buy now if prices are expected rise or wait to buy if a drop in fares is predicted.

Watch flight prices, even after you book. “You have the right to change or cancel your flight plans for free within 24 hours of booking, thanks to rules introduced by the Department of Transportation in 2012.

So if you find a better fare within that window, you can snatch the savings with no penalty. After 24 hours, if you

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Pack light. This can be hard during the holidays, when travelers pack gifts as well as clothes, but airline luggage fees can cost a bundle. JetBlue allows one bag for free, and Southwest allows two, but most other airlines — unless you’re traveling abroad — charge a fee for any checked luggage. Consider rewearing outfits during the trip to save space for presents.

Consider taking the train.

“Even with a couple of kids, it can be a fun — and inexpensive — option.

It takes more time, but for shorter distances, it can be comparable to flying times — considering the trip to the airport and waiting through long security lines,” Forbes.com suggests.

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Last year, Sesame Workshop had to reiterate its stance on Bert and Ernie’s relationship after the New Yorker Magazine ran cover art of the two Muppets cuddling on the couch while watching news about the U.S. Supreme Court’s rejection of the Defense of Marriage Act, effectively making gay marriage legal.

4. Katy Perry's almost-there wardrobe. Pop singer Katy Perry’s performance of “Hot N’ Cold” with Elmo was cut from the show in 2010 after Perry showed up in a strapless, low-cut top that producers said was inappropriate for preschoolers. Perry later spoofed the incident on “Saturday Night Live.”

5 . Oscar the Grouch and the media. Oscar the Grouch turned his garbage pail into a newsdesk in 2009, mocking Fox News in a sketch in which a viewer phoned in to say she would only watch “Pox News.”

“Now there’s a trashy news show,” the Muppet caller said.

The show’s producers later admitted they “should’ve resisted” the urge to poke fun at Fox. 6. Mahboub, an Arab Muppet. Diversity has often been a topic on “Sesame Street,” but in 2006, just as the show was set to hit Israeli airwaves after a resurgence in funding, Mahboub was introduced. Billed as a 5-year-old Arab who also spoke Hebrew, the appearance of his character in a show for kids

enraged many Jews in Israel.

7. “Sesame Street” — the early years. Cookie Monster smokes a pipe, Big Bird has scary hallucinations, and Grover takes tips on civil disobedience from hippies. Those are just some of the more taboo subjects addressed in the early years of “Sesame Street” that earned parts of the show an “adults only” warning when it debuted on digital streaming in 2007.

8. The not-so-imaginary Snuffleupagus. A wooly mammoth with a heart of gold, Aloysius Snuffleupagus was originally created to be Big Bird’s imaginary friend. But in 1985, producers decided that the rest of the cast should be able to see Snuffleupagus. Show creators worried that if “Sesame Street” depicted adults disbelieving Big Bird’s claims that Snuffleupagus existed, it would deter children who were victims of

abuse from telling adults the truth.

9. Cookie Monster’s obsession. As childhood obesity has come to the nation’s attention in the last decade, Sesame Workshop decided to put Cookie Monster on a new diet in 2005. Introducing Veggie Monster, the show began airing segments pushing cookies as a “sometimes food.” While the move was motivated in response to the health issue, others applauded the change amid the views that Cookie Monster’s obsession with sweets made him — as the New York Times reported — “Child’s First Addict.”

10. Elmo’s speech. Elmo rose to the forefront of “Sesame Street” in the mid-1990s with the meteoric success of the “Tickle Me Elmo” doll.

Though introduced in 1984, Elmo grew more dynamic as time passed, but his trademark “baby talk” way of speaking turned off some adults, who argued that Elmo was teaching kids improper grammar. The producers argued that, as a 3-year-old, Elmo was still polishing his speaking skills.

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ig Bird and the gang of the PBS show “Sesame Street” celebrated 45 years on the air last month.

A touchstone for childhood in America since its 1969 debut, the show still boasts about 850,000 viewers per episode among kids ages 2 to 5 in the United States.

But the show, created by Muppets puppeteer Jim Henson, hasn’t always been in the spotlight just for teaching preschoolers the alphabet or how to behave.

Here are some of the most memorable and controversial moments from “Sesame Street.”

1. Mr. Hooper’s death. Kids today likely haven’t seen episodes with Mr. Hooper, the show’s shopkeeper.

But when actor Will Lee, who played Hooper in the early years of the show, suddenly died in 1982, it presented the show’s producers with the problem of breaking the news to young viewers. After debating about whether Mr. Hooper should “retire,” producers decided it was best to have Big Bird grapple with the death of his friend. Some parents felt the show exposed the idea of death to kids too soon, as Business Insider reported.

2. Kami, a puppet with HIV. Introduced to South African viewers in 2002, Kami was the first puppet to address HIV and AIDS. While some adults felt Kami promoted a “gayfriendly” agenda (despite the fact that Kami was born with the disease, contracting it from her heterosexual parents), others, like President Bill Clinton, defended the show’s choice to address the disease with young children. Clinton even went so far as to film an HIV public service announcement with Kami in tow.

3. Bert, Ernie and all those rumors. The producers at Sesame Workshop have long said that any affection between live-in best buds Bert and Ernie ends at friendship — but rumors of a homosexual relationship between the two still permeates pop culture.

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hey say it is more blessed to give than to receive — and that’s a concept Deborah Thompson and her husband of 46 years, Roy, fully believe. The two own the popular drive-through TMT (Thompson, McCranie, Thompson) Farms Christmas lights display in Statesboro, where in lieu of charging an admission fee each year, they collect nonperishable food items and monetary donations for those less fortunate during the holiday season.

“We truly believe that you don't get the full benefit of a blessing until you share it with someone else,” Deborah said.

The family production began five years ago, when the Thompsons were made aware of the real need of food for several families in the area. It was then that they decided to call on the help of the community.

“God blessed that, and we have been able to give five to six big boxes of food to approximately 150 to 175 families, provide food to a food pantry at one of our local churches, as well as gift certificates purchased with cash donations,” she said. “Last year, our Bulloch County volunteer firefighters held a toy collection, and we collected toys to give to them and enough to provide Christmas for three families. We, as a family, received such a blessing.”

The holiday season isn’t the only time of year Deborah stays busy. Born and raised in Statesboro and the daughter of

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George and Lucille Hagins, she is the mother of two grown children: Jennifer McCranie, 45, and Tyler Thompson, 42.

“Being a mom doesn't stop just because your children become adults,” she said. “The needs are just different.”

Between working her full-time job at Statesboro Floor Covering Service Inc., which she and her husband own together, and being a grandmother to nine grandchildren, spare time is rare.

“I truly feel that one of my greatest missions is to help with my grandchildren, mostly with my 6- and 2-yearold when I'm needed.”

However, when she does get a free moment, you can find Deborah outdoors doing yard work; she especially enjoys cutting the grass and swimming.

A member of First Baptist Church of Statesboro, where she is active in the Kate Martin Sunday school class and the sanctuary choir, Deborah has served her church and community for many years in several capacities, including helping with the children's choir and delivering meals on wheels. In addition, she has served as a member of the Safe Haven Board, Archibald Bulloch Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and the Southern Boosters Board of Directors. She graduated from Statesboro High School in 1967 and attended Georgia Southern College.

Deborah and Roy Thompson “I was blessed to have wonderful, Christian, loving parents who laid a good foundation for me to grow from and instilled values for me to use with my family,” she said. “I am a firm believer that you put Christ first in your life, and all other things are added. It is very important to me to acknowledge where all my blessings come from. God is good!”

Deborah says she is most passionate about her faith and her family — and it shows. You go, girl!

Rebekah Faulk is a freelance and food writer who blogs at somekindagood.org.

Learn more about the author by visiting http://rebekahfaulk.wix.com/rebekahfaulk.

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How to cut your commuting costs

A daily commute can be physically stressful, but many people find their daily trek to work financially taxing as well. Commuting costs have risen considerably over the last decade-plus, as higher fuel costs have eaten into many household budgets.

But commuters accustomed to grinning and bearing it with regard to their daily grind might be surprised to learn that there are some ways they can cut their commuting costs and possibly even reduce some of the physical stress stemming from their daily odysseys to and from the office. The following are a handful of ways to trim the costs of your daily commute.

Establish a ridesharing program at your office. Veteran commuters know that such lanes tend to be the least congested lanes on the highway, so taking advantage of the commuter lane by sharing rides with one or more coworkers can save time as well as money. The benefits of ridesharing are numerous, and include saving money on fuel (sharing driving duties with just a single coworker immediately cuts your commuter fuel costs in half); extends the life of your vehicle by reducing daily wear and tear; and also allows you one or two days a week to unwind during your commute while someone else takes the wheel.

Propose the idea of telecommuting to your employer. Many employers have grown more lax with regard to employees working from home. Some employers recognize that less strict telecommuting policies make for happier and more loyal employees, who can drastically reduce their childcare costs in addition to commuting costs by working from home. In addition, employers can benefit by moving into smaller offices with more affordable rents.

Telecommuting one or two days a week can save you a substantial amount of money, so propose the idea to your employer, even suggesting a trial period to see if it’s a viable option before either side makes a full commitment.

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Theater tickets are perfect for those on your list who have everything, for parents in need of a date night or for a few friends to plan a girls’ night out. They are especially thoughtful when given to someone who has never experienced the magic of a live performance; they can open up a whole new world, something even the nicest toaster just can’t do. From comedy to classics and professional shows to community theater, the Averitt Cen-

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If you’re looking for something especially unique, give the gift of learning and creating art!

The Averitt Center offers classes for all ages in painting, drawing, ceramics, theater, ballet, tap, jazz, voice and music, with both group and private lessons available.

If your child or grandchild loves ballet class, give him or her a private lesson so he or she can experience one-on-one instruction with his or her favorite teacher.

Has Mom always loved handmade ceramics? This year, give her eight weeks of ceramics classes so she can try it out for herself. Want to give something a little different to your work friends? A Paint-NParty is just the thing!

Theater tickets and art classes are truly extraordinary gifts, but if you are still looking for something to put in a box, you’re in luck: the All Fired Up Holiday Exhibition and Sale is going to be huge this year. All Fired Up has joined forces with Student Made (formally Club Mud)

from Georgia Southern University and will be selling their locally made, one-of-a-kind ceramics, jewelry and fine art from Dec. 4 through Dec. 6.

The gift shop at the Averitt Center also offers locally made jewelry, ceramics, paintings and books.

One of the best things about shopping for that perfect gift at the Averitt Center for the Arts is that every dollar spent there supports the mission of the center to provide quality arts opportunities for our community and to serve as a centerpiece for a vibrant, historic downtown. A sweater is nice, but buying someone a new experience is a truly original gift.

For more information about these or any of the Averitt Center’s programs and events, call 912.212.2787 or go to www.averittcenterforthearts.org.

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• Keep preparation time in mind.

Another thing to consider when planning the meal is the amount of time you have for food preparation and cooking. The holidays are a busy time of the year, and work and social engagements may continue up until the eleventh hour. Choose foods that can be prepared in advance and heated on the holiday if you're pressed for time, or simply choose easyto-make dishes that won't take much time to prepare.

• Compile a shopping list. Once the foods are selected, review all 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 plan 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 when it’s time to eat.

• Ask for help. If you find that time will be short, 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 and hostesses turn the holiday meal into a pot luck, where everyone is encouraged to bring one item and the host provides the main dish. This can cut down on the work involved and make others feel they've contributed to the sentimental holiday meal.

• Go easy on yourself. While not everything will work out exactly as you expected, chances are that 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.

• Make time for socialization. Too often, holiday hosts and hostesses worry so much about impressing guests with

Special to MOMents lavish foods and festivities that they fail to enjoy the actual day with their guests.

Leave time to sit and chat and, most importantly, relax.

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Appetizers: Host a cocktail party using finger foods as the main course. Anything can be turned into finger foods, with small dishes and bite-size spoonfuls to offer a variety of tastes.

Asian: Asian fare has become quite popular, and if it's your family's favorite, why not offer Asian-themed menu items for guests?

Italian: Family favorites, Italian dishes are quite popular and can often easily be increased to feed a crowd. Pastas are quite easy to prepare quickly or in advance.

American: Traditional dishes tend to be those foods best associated with American cooking.

Chicken, turkey and roast beef are all meals that can be the perfect fit for the holidays.

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Many people look forward to the food just as much as they do the festivities. This could be why the average person gains a pound or two from the period from Thanksgiving up until New Year's Day. Planning a holiday gathering and meal can be stressful for hosts or hostesses.

There seems to be a lot of pressure placed on the person in charge. However, establishing a wonderful and stress-free meal is possible with a few easy-to-follow tips.

• Create a meal concept. Holiday meals can be traditional or avant garde.

There are many options from which to choose, but one thing to keep in mind is to select foods that go together. Those new to holiday hosting may want to stick with items that are well known and expected, such as turkey and trimmings.

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Once Upon a Time: How Fairy Tale Retellings Inform Morality

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nce upon a time, Little Red Riding Hood crossed a dark forest to visit her grandmother and was eaten by a wolf.

Except in Iran, where

she was a boy.

And in China, where the wolf was a tiger.

And in France, where Little Red Riding Hood was cut out of the wolf's stomach, and granny made a handwarmer out of his fur.

The Smithsonian estimates that there are at least 58 different incarnations of the "Little Red Riding Hood" tale from the Brothers Grimm with which most Americans are familiar — some dating as far back as 2,000 years.

This Christmas, Disney will release a retelling of the classic fairy tale with a film version of Steven Sondheim's controversial Broadway musical "Into the Woods."

The original stage production brought together several classic fairy tales — including "Little Red Riding Hood," "Jack and the Beanstalk" and "Rapunzel" — and gave them a much more adult spin.

In Red Riding Hood's case, the hunger in Sondheim's wolf could better be described as lust.

Aiming to make the musical a family friendly affair, Disney likely will create its own version of Sondheim's work by cutting songs, keeping characters alive, adding tie-ins to its own characters from other films like "Tangled" and eliminating sexual innuendo in Red Riding Hood's story.

"Disney had objections," Playbill quoted Sondheim as saying when pressed about the provocative relationship between girl and wolf. "If I were a Disney executive, I'd probably say the same thing."

If Disney's intention in changing the original play is to bring it to a wider family audience, they're not doing anything that hasn't been done to fairy tales for thousands of years — changing a story to suit the current culture. In fact, as Harvard literature scholar Maria Tatar argued, fairy tales were made to be changed to fit the morals of the people and cultures of those who were doing the telling.

"We're all obsessed with these stories because they take up such fundamental matters. We all know them and we all want to tell our own versions of them," Tatar said. "Fairy tales have never been written in granite."

In Red Riding Hood's case, the Grimms actually toned down the sexual allusions, making the girl strip down and hop into bed with her "granny" (the wolf in disguise) before being rescued by a huntsman. But in French author Charles Perrault's earlier version, Red simple strips, gets in bed with the wolf and is eaten, indicating that a girl stupid enough to get into bed with a wolf certainly will be eaten.

That version of the story might be the origin of the French term for a girl losing her virginity — elle avoit vû le loup, meaning "she has seen the wolf."

But when corporations like Disney, Pixar or Dreamworks are deciding the moral content of a retold classic, it may not all be happily ever after, said University of Minnesota professor Jack Zipes.

"The Disney culture of films and theme parks leans toward conformity, conventionality and sexism. It's interested in its own profit, not in educating children or helping them to think critically on their own," Zipes said. "You don't want to rule out everything they've done, but our task is to look at it and say, 'Life isn't like this.'"

Loss of Complexity Morality became a central theme in fairy tales around the 19th century, Tatar said, when they were introduced into the nursery.

"Suddenly you see these morals at the end of the stories," Tatar said.

Although the Brothers Grimm were originally 19th-century scholars who recorded folk tales as a means of preserving German culture, Tatar said they quickly retooled their stories toward children when they realized people were buying the book to read in the nursery.

"It wasn't that people were interested in folklore, but because they were reading them to their children," Tatar said. "You have to remember that up until the 17th century, kids became adults very quickly. They were mobilized for

the workforce as soon as possible. When they started extending childhood, books started becoming a way of keeping the children entertained."

Book publishers and filmmakers have been altering the tales ever since. Somewhere along the line, fairy tales became a central tool for communicating life lessons and morals to children.

While Tatar has self-edited fairy tales she read to her own children, she says that completely sanitizing the stories removes what makes them great.

"Essentially, it was reducing these really complex stories down to one-liners, like, 'Don't stray from the path' (in Little Red Riding Hood)," Tatar said. "There's so much more to the story than that."

Vast Appeal, Lost Message The fact that Hollywood — where most retellings now originate — must appeal to a wide audience means that the fairy tales lose elements of realism for which they are known.

"The dark world of 'Hansel and Gretel' leaves the child with a truer sense of reality. It does not represent a world that is always sunny and free of shadows — as do most modern stories for children," Sophie Hileman wrote for Crisis Magazine, a culture magazine for practicing Catholics.

Leaving out so much of the gritty realism and violence can, in turn, water down the moral messages, Hileman argued.

"There will be times when all children will suffer at the hands of another, stronger person or force. They may never

see justice, but — if they read enough fairy tales — they will be left with the true sense that the injury will ultimately be avenged or righted by some invisible, wonderful power that makes all things right," Hileman wrote. "As Hansel repeats throughout the tale, 'God will not forsake us.' " The one-note nature of many of its so-called "princess films," like "Cinderella" and "Snow White," is a problem Disney has worked to address in recent years, making more morally complex, less formulaic films like "Frozen," "Brave" and especially "Maleficent," Zipes said.

Certainly "Frozen" was not embraced without some controversy — debate swirled over whether the film's ending was a departure from formula or an affirmation of homosexuality.

"Whether you read ('Let It Go') as a gay anthem or as a song about doing what drives you, it seems to me all those different levels are there," Tatar said. "It might still have shock value, but something like 'Frozen' speaks much more to us about our cultural values than, say, 'Snow White.' " Maybe, as Tatar suggested, it's not the stories people love, but the endless questions — and versions — they inspire.

"The minute we're done telling these stories, we discuss them, and as you do that, you're negotiating and re-negotiating your values," Tatar said. "It's about figuring out what this story means to you."

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