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Gift Guide

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local Holiday Events Local holiday events brighten the season.

Giving This Season How you can give back this holiday season.

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Holiday Menu Guide

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Christmas in Great Falls

Local chefs share some of their favorite holiday recipes. From their table to yours.

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Follow Colleen on her way through the shops of Great Falls at Christmas time.

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Arts & Theatre Calendar

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Flowers Worth Remembering

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Toys for Tots

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Touched: A Soldier's Story

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Beacons of Rememberance

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Caterers for the Holidays

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A Holiday Plan

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International Gourmet

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Holiday Style

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Christmas at Tysons: Fast and Furious

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Holiday Cheer in Talbot County

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Have a Holly Jolly Season with Seniors

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Great Excitations

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Santa Claus and Thomas Nast

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B-The Future

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Dining Guide

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Presents for Pets

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A Letter From The Publisher We couldn’t resist it. Six issues was simply not enough. As we sat around wondering what more we could do for the community and the merchants who serve us, we thought of a “Special Holiday Issue” to shed more light on our merchants and service providers around town.

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Special Holiday Edition Publisher Johnny Hanna

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I simply couldn’t talk Keryn and Carly out of the idea, (I tried) and so here it is. A shopping guide, holiday recipes, some stories and special events to keep you upbeat and connected with the town during the holidays.

Art Director/ Production Manager Carly Rebeiz

carly@vivatysons.com

A very special thanks to Keryn who poured her heart into the project-those who work with her year round know her commitment to the community and our clients. And Carly, with a keen eye for design and especially around the holidays, you’re the best! Thanks ladies.

Jan gives us a laugh with her story on shopping at the mall, Keith shares some thoughts on giving and Toys for Tots, Carly shares the history of The Nutcracker Ballet and Colleen explores the magic of the holidays around Great Falls.

Entertaining this season? The Sausage and Mushroom stuffing from Patrick and Julie Bazin is to die for, and that’s just one of the many given to us by our celebrated chefs.

Carly and Keryn ran around town to find some special items to help you with your shopping list-all from our area’s special merchants-have a peek. John McMahon has located Santa.

International treats, pet gifts, flowers from Karin’s, holiday fashion ideas, holiday cheers from Talbot County, and so much more.

Enjoy the magic of the season! Please remember the small and independent local merchants (this is an important time for them), our seniors, and those in need this holiday season. A prayer and thanks for our men and women serving in the military, and remember a smile in Tysons traffic goes a long way and says “Happy Holidays.”

Cheers!

Layout and Design Keryn Dohanich keryn@vivatysons.com

Website Design & Videographer Kari Cannistraro kari@vivatysons.com

Circulation Manager Dave Newhouse

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Colleen Sheehy Orme

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Selected Locations

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Great Falls Great Falls Village Centre Corner of Georgetown Pike and Walker Road 703.759.2485 www.gfvcca.com

falls church Falls Church Community Center 223 Little Falls Street 703.248.5077 www.fallschurchva.gov Cherry Hill Farmhouse 312 Park Avenue 703.248.5171 George C. Marshall High School 7731 Leesburg Pike 703.424.8364 holidayshoppingexpo.weebly.com Knox Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall 7416 Arlington Boulevard 301.717.4641 www.FSGW.org

McLean Alden Theatre 1234 Ingleside Avenue 703.790.0123 www.mcleancenter.org Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner 1700 Tysons Boulevard 703.506.4300 www.ritzcarlton.com McLean Community Center 1234 Ingleside Avenue 703.790.0123 www.mcleancenter.org Trinity United Methodist Church 1205 Dolley Madison Boulevard 703.759.2485 www.mcleanwc.org

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ethan allen's holiday decorating workshop The Alden Theatre 7:30 PM | $10

Join the designers of Ethan Allen Tysons Corner for a fun workshop filled with tips for exciting and unexpected holiday decorating solutions.

NOVEMBER 14

Silent Films with live music SILENT STOCKING STUFFERS The Alden Theatre 7:30 PM | $10

Classics of the Silent Screen Silent movies with live accompaniment, The Artist has nothing on the originals! Join composer Ben Model and film historian and preservationist Bruce Lawton as they serve as your personal tour guides in the world of silent film. Bruce will give silent film history and information about the movies, and Ben will compose a silent films score live as he accompanies each movie on the piano. Movies are special 16mm editions restored by Bruce himself.

November 16 January 6 Winter Walk of Lights

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 5 – 10 PM From $12/adult, $7/child Visit Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights to experience over 500,000 lights and displays that

bring Meadowlark Botanical Gardens to life! Imagine the beauty of Meadowlark's renowned gardens transformed into a winter wonderland, including a flowing stream of softly glowing lights. Marvel at the two story animated fountain, stroll past the Gingerbread Village, and explore the beauty of nature like you've never seen it. This event is sure to be the highlight of your holiday season!

November 16 January 6

ICE!™ featuring DreamWorks' Shrek the Halls

Santa to Tysons Breakfast

Maggianos, Tysons Galleria 8 – 10 AM | $35/child

Santa will arrive in grand style with a decadent breakfast complete with elves, holiday music, and cookie decorating at Maggiano’s. For reservations, please contact Maggiano’s at 703-893-5810. Cost for participation is $35 per child, one parent free, $10 each additional adult. Please bring an unwrapped gift for Care for Kids to benefit Children’s National Medical Center.

Gaylord National Hotel Times and prices vary.

Check website for details.

From $22.99/adult, $15.99/child

November 19 December 24

Gaylord National's popular ICE! winter holiday attraction returns with an all-NEW, hilarious theme: ICE! featuring DreamWorks' Shrek the Halls.

The DreamWorks animated holiday TV special will be brought to life in an interactive world of colorful ice sculptures and incredible 20-feet tall ice slides, carved entirely from two million pounds of ice. Relive the heartwarming story as you stroll through this amazing attraction featuring your favorite characters: Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Gingy, and Puss in Boots as they celebrate Christmas in their own special way. When Shrek tries to plan the "perfect Christmas" for Fiona and the kids, his plans are disrupted by chaos and commotion. But, in the end, Shrek learns the true meaning of the holiday.

Tysons Galleria Visit Santa during mall hours

November 19 Maggianos Welcomes

Santa in Tysons Galleria Santa has been visiting the Galleria for more than ten years and has kept a logbook of every child and their wishes over the years. Take advantage of the perfect photo opportunity for your family and friends while letting the kids whisper their gift ideas to Santa! Children visiting Santa will receive a free small stuffed animal, while supplies last.

November 21 January 6 Bull Run Festival of Lights

Bull Run Regional Park Monday – Thursday, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Friday – Sunday, 5:30 – 10 PM This festive display of lights features penguins, snowmen, deer, candy canes, and Santa.

After viewing the lights you can visit the Winter Wonderland Holiday Village that includes amusement rides, ice skating

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rink, entertainment, shopping, contests, food, and more.

November 22

Thanksgiving Day Brunch

Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner 10:30 AM – 3 PM $120/adult, $40/child Celebrate with a special Thanksgiving Day brunch, featuring all the traditional Thanksgiving fixings and a festive selection of brunch favorites including Eggs Benedict, a madeto-order omelet station, caviar presentation, and an assortment of fresh pastries. Accompanied by flowing Champagne and organic juices. Musical entertainment and special activities for our youngest brunch guests will delight the entire family.

For reservations please call 703-917-5498.

November 23 December 24 Life-Sized Gingerbread Cottage

Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner Open Daily, 10 AM – 6 PM Kick-off the holidays with The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, as the life-sized Gingerbread House is revealed for guests and the community to enjoy. Located on the 4th floor, main lobby level of the hotel, this culinary work of art is large enough for guests to walk around inside and explore the sugary construction while shopping for fresh pastries and holiday treats provided by the talented pastry team.

November 24 December 16

Mount Vernon

by Candlelight

Mount Vernon Sundays and Saturdays 5 – 8 PM $20/adult, $14/child

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"Mrs. Washington" hosts an enchanting evening of candlelit tours, fireside Christmas caroling, hot cider, and ginger cookies. The Mount Vernon by Candlelight tour includes the first and second floors, featuring characters from the Washingtons' world guiding visitors through the home, and adding ambiance and authenticity to a traditional Christmas evening at Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon's modern buildings include merry music, and the opportunity for holiday shopping until 9 p.m. Tickets are available at Mount Vernon's Ford Orientation Center or at MountVernon.org starting November 1st. Please note that the third floor of the Mansion is not open for this event.

November 25 January 6 Christmas at Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon 9 AM – 4 PM | $15/adult, $7/child Holiday visitors will enjoy themed decorations (including 12 Christmas trees), a gingerbread replica of the Mansion created by former White House pastry chef Roland Mesnier, chocolate making demonstrations, and a rare opportunity to tour the third floor of the Mansion. In 1787, George Washington paid 18 shillings to bring a camel to Mount Vernon for his guests’ enjoyment. During Christmas at Mount Vernon, visitors can meet Aladdin the camel.

November 28 American Girl: Make a Gingerbread House American Girl Store, Tysons Corner Mall 5 PM | $40

Design and decorate your own gingerbread house! This festive

activity includes everything your girl needs to make a one-ofa-kind holiday centerpiece— gingerbread pieces, frosting, and lots of candy decorations. She’ll also enjoy a delicious meal. Call 877-247-5223 for reservations.

November 28

Church Street Holiday Stroll

Historic Church Street, Vienna 6 – 9 PM | Free Stroll amid the sights and sounds of the holiday season and visit our Church Street merchants. The Freeman House, caboose, train station, Knights of Columbus Hall and Vienna Presbyterian “little chapel” will be open. Santa will arrive around 6:30 pm and help Mayor Seeman light the holiday tree.

Afterwards, Santa will visit with children on the front porch of the Freeman House! Enjoy live holiday entertainment, and roast marshmallows at supervised bonfires. Free hot chocolate and a petting zoo. Bring a toy to donate! There will be a Toys For Tots collection on site, sponsored

by Coldwell Banker.

November 30 December 2

30th Annual McLean Holiday Crafts Show McLean Community Center Friday, 11 AM – 7 PM Saturday, 10 AM – 6 PM Sunday, 11 AM – 4 PM $2/adult, $1/child

Eighty fine american artisans from across the country convene for this highly-regarded and much-anticipated juried show.

This show features fiber arts, wood, ceramics and pottery, jewelry, glass, holiday décor, items for children, gourmet foods, paper art, photography, soft sculpture, paintings and drawings, and more!

November 30 December 2

Herndon Towne Square Singers Holiday Concert Herndon Community Center Friday & Saturday, 7:30 PM Sunday, 2:30 PM $12

Join the Herndon Towne Square Singers as they remember "Decembers Past," encores of favorite musical numbers from holiday shows of the past 30 years. Harlon Reece, Director.

December Saturdays in December Gingerbread House Decorating Class

Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner 10 AM & 1 PM $70/child, ages 3 to 12 Amidst the piles of gooey gum drops, candy canes, and royal icing, rising young chefs can perfect their artistic skills at the Gingerbread House Decorating Class taught by The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner’s highly acclaimed pastry chefs. The class includes all the ingredients to construct a beautiful gingerbread house and a special souvenir.

For reservations please call (703) 917-5498.

December 1

Danú: Christmas in Ireland: An Nollaig in Éirinn George Mason University’s Center for the Arts 8 PM | From $23

One of the most acclaimed ensembles of traditional music in Ireland, Danú brings a heartwarming and high-energy Celtic Christmas celebration to

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Crate&Barrel, Tysons Corner 1800 W. International Drive 703.891.0090 www.crateandbarrel.com

the Center for the Arts. Direct from County Waterford, this spirited band is known for its authentic interpretations, ebullient performances, and jawdropping talent. “A spirit raising Vienna concoction,” raves The Irish The Filene Center at Times. For more than a decade Wolf Trap Danú has been performing for a 1551 Trap Road growing base of fans worldwide, 703.255.1900 demonstrating its mastery of www.wolftrap.org traditional Celtic instruments complemented by breathtaking Jammin' Java vocals. Bring the whole family 227 Maple Avenue E to experience this spectacular 703.255.566 holiday concert featuring www.jamminjava.com traditional Irish songs spanning Meadowlark many centuries. “A vibrant mix of Botanical Gardens virtuosity, energy, and empathy.”

9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court The Washington Post.

703.255.2631

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Celebration Herndon Community Center of Lights 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon 703.787.7300 www.herndon-va.gov George Mason University Center for the Arts 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA, 888.945.2468 www.cfa.gmu.edu Bull Run Regional Park 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, VA, 703.359.4633 www.nvrpa.org Mount Vernon 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon 703.780.2000 www.mountvernon.org Kitty Pozner Garden 10386 Main Street, Fairfax 703.385.7858 www.fairfaxva.gov/ParksRec Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center 201 Waterfront Street National Harbor, MD 301.965.2000 www.gaylordhotels.com Joan Bedinger Auditorium, W.T.Woodson High School 9525 Main Street, Fairfax 703.803.1055

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Great Falls Village Centre Hill 6 – 8 PM Welcome to our 22nd annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. As always, there will be holiday fun for the whole family. For the children, we will have a petting zoo and pony rides (provided by Old Mine Ranch) that will begin at 7:00 pm, immediately after the tree lighting ceremony. Of course, Santa and Mrs.Claus will grace us with their presence at 6:30 pm. Children who visit with Santa will receive an old-fashioned sleigh bell. We also have the live presentation of Christ's birth at 7:45 pm to remind us all what Christmas is really about. Beautiful Christmas music will be sung by The Langley Madrigal Singers throughout the evening. Teel Construction will provide hot cider.

December 1

Annual Holiday Shopping Open House

Great Falls Village Centre 10 AM – 6 PM

Each year, one-of-a-kind shops open their doors to shoppers with Christmas treats, cookies, hot chocolate, and/or coupons to make your holiday shopping easier and more enjoyable. So, if you do not like the crowds or the long drive to the big shopping centers, shop local and enjoy a calm, relaxing Christmas shopping experience.

December 1 & 2 Holiday Craft Show

Falls Church Community Center Saturday, 9 AM – 4 PM Sunday, 11 AM – 4 PM Deck the halls during the holiday season with special gifts from the annual Holiday Craft Show. More than 60 crafters show their wares at the Falls Church Community Center selling unique handmade items and baked goods during the first weekend in December.

December 1

Children's Holiday Shop

Falls Church Community Center 10 AM – 2 PM | $1 The $1 All-Weekend Shopping Pass is an excellent value!

Children under 12 receive free admission. Lunch is sold each day of the event and children are invited to a breakfast with Santa, a puppet show, and craft activities. Reservations are required for children's activities. Children can also visit the Children's Holiday Shop at Cherry Hill Farmhouse to purchase inexpensive holiday gifts for their friends and family.

Volunteers are on hand to help children make their purchases and wrap their gifts.

December 1 Festival of Lights And Carols

Kitty Pozner Garden Times vary, see website A magical day of holiday cheer and festivites in the beautiful winter wonderland of Kitty Pozner Garden. Activities include lunch and photos with Santa, lighting of the tree, and carols.

Times and events vary, please call or visit www.fairfaxva.gov for more information.

December 1 Holiday Sing-A-Long

The Filene Center at Wolf Trap 4 PM | Free Kick off the holiday season with family and friends at Wolf Trap’s 2012 Holiday Sing-A-Long!

This annual musical celebration hosts a performance by the

United States Marine Band and a Sing-A-Long of Christmas carols and Hanukkah songs with choir and vocal groups from the metropolitan Washington area.

Wolf Trap will be participating in Toys for Tots by collecting new, unwrapped toys at the entrance to the Filene Center before the SingA-Long. Donations are strictly voluntary and not a requirement.

Admission is free and no tickets are required. Parking is free but limited so please plan on arriving early. Bring a candle and join the tradition of exiting the Filene Center with a candlelight processional during the last verse of “Silent Night.” There will also be a “Jing-A-Long” during the singing of Jingle Bells so remember to bring a candle, a bell, and a new, unwrapped toy!

December 1

Cookies and Sprinkles Crate&Barrel Tysons Noon – 5 PM

A local pastry expert will demonstrate fun cookie and decorating ideas, including cookie ornaments. We’ll be offering a DIY hot chocolate bar, creative tips for hosting a festive cookie swap with friends, and our experts will share easy ideas to package and present your holiday baking as gifts.

December 2, 9 & 16

The Princess Tea

Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner Seatings at 11 AM and 2 PM | $75 Enjoy tea and a magical theatrical production featuring Disney Princesses as they prove “The Palace Has Got Talent.” Join Cinderella, Tiana, Jasmine, Belle, Snow White, and Chef Gusteau as they prepare to compete in a reality show for charity in an entertaining presentation full of song and dance. This presentation combines well-known Disney favorites with a contemporary flair and a bit of humor to delight guests of all ages and keep the audience tapping their feet and singing along in a holiday mood.

For reservations please call 703-917-5498.

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entertainment from the Marshall High Chorus and Orchestra and other local acts! This is your onestop holiday shop! Bring a nonperishable food item to donate to the Capital Area Foodbank!

Trinity United Methodist Church 10 AM – 3 PM $25 advance, $30 day of

December 8

Four beautiful homes in River Crest will be on the tour. There will be a silent auction which will end at 2:00 pm with recipients of the gifts being announced at 3:00 pm. You will be able to enjoy shopping at the booths of 12 different vendors/crafters, purchase treats from the baked good table, bid on the silent auction items, and enjoy a great lunch between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm; Sweet Leaf of McLean will be providing the food. Don't miss out. The MarketPlace is free to the public.

Cherry Hill Farmhouse 10 AM – 3 PM | Free

Woman's Club of McLean Annual Holiday Homes Tour and Marketplace

December 7 & 19 Holidays from the Heart

American Girl Store, Tysons Corner Mall Available during Bistro Hours $35 Make holiday memories with your favorite girl! You’ll have a delightful time as you create a starry craft and dine together at American Girl. The event includes a delicious meal, a commemorative photo, and an American Girl book to take home. Call 877-247-5223 for reservations.

December 8

Holiday Shopping and Community Expo

George C. Marshall High School 10 AM – 4 PM | $2

The George C. Marshall High School Holiday Shopping and Community Expo is a boutiquestyle marketplace that rivals the mall! Items from our featured vendors include accessories, apparel, cosmetics, fashion jewelry, handbags, homemade breads and pastries, ornaments, bath and body products, health and wellness products, holiday wreaths and florals, gift baskets, and MUCH more! Take pictures with Santa, and enjoy live

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A Civil War Christmas

Come experience a Civil War Christmas at Cherry Hill.

Costumed re-enactors will discuss the latest news, events and trends of the period. Join in the conversations or watch as they welcome friends, neighbors, and soldiers who have gathered for some holiday cheer in the midst of the conflict.

The house will be decorated in period decorations including a patriotic tree. Visitors will enjoy music, readings, and parlor games. There will be a craft room for children which will include ornament making. Light refreshments will be offered.

December 9 & 16 Holiday Tea Cherry Hill Farmhouse 2 – 4 PM | $28

Enjoy this special holiday tea at Cherry Hill. This year we will have Civil War period holiday decorations, including a patriotic tree. The tea, as always, will include tea sandwiches, assorted sweets, warm scones and a bottomless cup of tea.

December 21

Winterbloom Jammin’ Java 7 PM | $15

Holiday Traditions Rearranged with Meg Hutchinson, Antje Duvekot, Natalia Zukerman, and Anne Heaton. Winterbloom is a collective of four successful, internationally touring singersongwriters. While carving their own paths in indie folk, Americana, pop, and singersongwriter music, each have celebrated one another's accomplishments on the road, and fostered the spirit of collaboration back at home (at one time they all lived in Boston). The eight-song EP/

album they wrote and recorded together is called Winterbloom: Traditions Rearranged. On the album and in the show, they perform new arrangements of traditional holiday songs alongside their own originals, and special winter/holiday songs they wrote just for this project.

They celebrate not just religious traditions, but also seasonal caroling and family gathering traditions. Witty, intimate, thoughtful, and fun.

December 22

Todd Wright’s 10th Annual Santa Clausterf@%!Christmas Spectacular (acoustic) Jammin’ Java 8 PM | From $15

‘Tis the third and the second nights before Christmas when Santa Claus gathers some sixty musicians. To play holiday songs without ever rehearsing. Making music and magic with minimal cursing. Before all this holiday dust starts to settle, there'll be polka, folk, rock, and the heaviest metal. So get tickets now or you'll be out of luck. And, you won't get to say that you got "Clauster..."

December 24

Good For The Jews: Putting The Ha! In Hanukkah Tour feat. Rob Tannenbaum and David Fagin Jammin’ Java 7 PM | $20

They've appeared on "The Today Show" and on NPR, and have played in rock clubs and synagogues, at the Boston Jewish Film Festival and the Brown University Hillel, the Kansas City JCC, and the historic Sixth & I Synagogue in D.C., as well as the Leeds (U.K.) International Jewish Arts Festival. They have an especially strong appeal with young Jews, though their following extends to anyone with an unorthodox sense of humor.

December 31

GOOD VIBES New Years Eve Party Fest featuring Three Legged Fox Jammin’ Java 7 PM | from $20

Three Legged Fox released Always Anyway in summer of 2011. Since then they have committed to bringing their live show and message to every city in the United States.

Always Anyway marked a couple milestones for the band including a #2 chart spot on iTunes Reggae, and is the band's bestselling album to date. More importantly is the ability to play 150-200 shows this year.

"We've gotten email, or fan mail... whatever you want to call it, from people for years from so many different places that we couldn't get ourselves to. And so to have the chance to do that now is really a blessing.

Music is fan driven, it has to be. The fans that we have, their support and loyalty is never lost on us. We appreciate it tremendously," explains drummer Kory Kochersperger.

December 31 Watch Night Historic Falls Church 7 PM – Midnight | Free

Ring in the New Year with the annual New Year's Eve "Watch Night" celebration near the crossroads of Broad and Washington streets in Falls Church. The celebration is cosponsored by the City of Falls Church and the Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation. "Watch Night" is named after the ancient African tradition of "watching" in the New Year. A range of entertainment offerings appeals to adults, children, families, and individuals looking for fun small-town festivities. Children's entertainment includes magicians, storytelling, face painting, and the Moon Bounce.

Children, teenagers, and adults can show their skills on the karaoke stage or at digital dance revolution. Live music and city restaurants are open for business within the entertainment center.

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Holiday From aspiring artists to local theatre companies.

November Knox Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall

Russell School of Ballet

November 24th • 8pm Scottish Singer and Scholar Ed Miller

November 24 • 2pm & 7pm November 25 • 2pm The Nutcracker

Ed Miller has been hailed as one of the finest singers to come out of the Scottish Folksong Revival and as one of Scotland's best singing exports. Originally from Edinburgh, Scotland, Ed knows Scottish folk music from the “inside-out;” he combines a Ph.D. in Folklore with an encyclopedic knowledge of the Scottish physical and cultural landscape. Ed’s performances combine his mellow, baritone voice, captivating guitar style, and humorous delivery with his exacting scholarship and deep insight, and love for his material. It’s a combination that few can resist!

December

Kick-off the holiday season with the Fairfax Ballet Company’s performance of The Nutcracker, “a stunning presentation of Tchaikovsky’s opulent holiday masterpiece.” Company dancers and students from the Russell School of Ballet, joined by professional guest artists including dancers from the City Ballet of San Diego, are poised to take the stage with this entertaining classic over Thanksgiving weekend. The Fairfax Ballet has been staging this beautiful production — a spectacular, must-see tradition for Northern Virginia families — since 1991. It’s the perfect setting to get you in the mood for the most festive season of the year.

Signature Theatre

The Alden Theatre

(www.signature-theatre.org)

December 16 • 3pm Cheers for the Holidays!

December 11 - 23 • Check website for times Holiday Follies Signature’s annual holiday celebration will feature holiday favorites – and buckets of cheer – with special guest performers to liven up the festivities. Grab the tinsel, fill your flasks with eggnog, and celebrate this special time of year in grand Signature style.

December 11 - 16 • Check website for times The Holiday Guys Featuring three-time Tony Award® nominee and Signature favorite Marc Kudisch (Signature’s Witches of Eastwick, Broadway’s 9 to 5) and Astaire Award nominee Jeffry Denman (Irving Berlin’s White Christmas) in a nontraditional, traditional holiday show complete with song, dance, and silliness. Beat the stress of the holidays by grabbing a glass of eggnog and letting Marc and Jeffry remind you of the real meaning of the holidays.

December 31 • Check website for times New Year’s Eve Party with Dreamgirls Ring in the New Year with the girls of your dreams! Following a special Monday night performance of Dreamgirls, stay afterwards and enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, champagne toast at midnight, and a DJ cranking the tunes until the early morning! If you’ve already seen Dreamgirls, you can still make Signature your New Year’s Eve destination and join Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer and the dreamgirls for the celebration.

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(Joan Bedinger Auditorium, W.T. Woodson High School)

The McLean Symphony orchestra presents a night of live holiday entertainment including, "Concerto in D Major" for Guitar and Orchestra Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco Featuring Ben Beirs on guitar.

Russian Christmas Music arranged by McAlister Alfred Reed. Festive Sounds of Hanukkah by Bill Holcomb and much more, including the annual sing-along, a delightful collection of festive choruses of the season, sung by the Symphony Festival Singers.

Creative Cauldron December 7 - 23 Fridays 7:30pm Saturdays 2:00pm & 7:30pm Sundays 2:00pm & 4:00pm Christmas Cabin of Carnaween This delightful Irish folktale has become our signature production for the holidays! Set in the days of the great potato famine, the tale follows the journey of a tinker's child who longs for one day having a home of her own. The years go by, and her dream would go unfulfilled were it not for the wee people who come to her aid on a beautiful snowy night on a hillside in Carnaween. Accompanied by live traditional Irish music and just the right measure of Irish charm, this Christmas Classic is sure to warm even the hardest hearts this holiday season.

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Nutcracker

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A little window into the “life” of The Nutcracker Ballet

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he Sugar Plum Fairy, the Nutcracker Prince, angels, snowflakes, dewdrops, mice, and even an owl, if only for a moment, all come together to create the stunning ballet we all know as The Nutcracker. Many gather in theatres every holiday season across the nation to enjoy different variations of this beloved production, however, the original introduction of this preformance was not quite as successful. The original production in December of 1892, created by composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and choreographers Marius Petipa and later Lev Ivanov, met great criticism and mixed reviews. Many found it confusing and a bit chaotic, others were not happy with the use of so many children in a ballet. One critic was upset claiming it wasn’t faithful to E.T.A. Hoffman’s original tale. * But, despite the criticism about the story, critics did love Tchaikovsky’s score finding it rich, inspirational and creative.

Although the criticism was tough at the beginning, The Nutcracker has continued to be preformed all over the world following the original display. The ballet’s popularity blossomed when it came to the United States back in 1944, where it first appeared on the stage of the San Francisco Opera Ballet, then with a few character changes, George Balanchine and the New York City Ballet popularized it and established it as a holiday tradition.

 Nearly 700 lighting instruments are used to illuminate the stage for the production.  The giant Christmas tree grows to almost 40 feet or sometimes more.  Over 70 musicians play in the orchestra during the performance.  Many times 100 dancers or more perform in each production.  The Sugar Plum Fairy’s tutu can contain nearly 15 layers of tulle.  Nearly 200 pounds of paper confetti fall onto the stage to create the snowstorm.  The special instrument played for the Sugarplum Fairy’s solo is a celesta. T he Nutcracker ballet premiered at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia on December 18th, 1892.  The Nutcracker is based on the story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King written by E. T. A. Hoffman.

Here are some fun facts about the production of The Nutcracker, and a couple extras. Many productions differ, but these are some averages for the larger professional performances.

 The first complete performance outside Russia took place in England in 1934, staged by Nicholas Sergeyev after Petipa’s original choreography.

 Hundreds of thousands of people attend The Nutcracker performances each year nationally.

 Despite its popularity, The Nutcracker score was not one of Tchaikovsky’s favorites. He was given very strict guidelines to follow in composing it which took the creativity out of it for him.

 Anywhere from 30 to 50 people work backstage to coordinate the scenery, lighting, and costumes for each performance.  Upwards of 150 costumes appear onstage during each performance, many handmade.

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 Slightly altered selections from the Nutcracker Suite were heard in the 1940 Disney famous animated film Fantasia. *www.wikipedia.com

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Flowers WORTH REMEMBERING

Holiday suggestions and tips for bringing flowers into your holidays

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he door opens to Karin’s Florist (www.karinsflorist. com) in Vienna and the distinctively treasured smell of the holiday rushes through the air. The unique and vibrant stems that fill these walls are a testimony to the grandeur and warmth that flowers add to the season. It is no wonder that Karin’s motto is, “Flowers Worth Remembering.”

Karin’s Florist offers a few suggestions for the holidays:

Holiday Party Ideas and Tips: •W hen choosing an arrangement for your home, have the arrangement go with your style. Arrangements should complement the space and décor. If your home is more of a traditional style, stick with a classic color palette of red and

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green or warm spice colors of cinnamon and cloves.

If your home is more of the contemporary, modern feel, go with trendy, clean looking arrangements, and venture into different color palettes, such as jewel tones or turquoise and hot pink.

• Fresh wreaths and garlands look great on the front door, along the mantle, and down the stairs. Other, not so obvious places to decorate, could be above an armoire or china cabinet, in the powder room, on the garden gate, or above the garage door.

• A cylinder vase filled with fresh evergreens and holiday ornaments is a quick and festive idea that would look great on the coffee table or a sideboard.

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• Decorate your home with a base of garlands, wreaths and other more permanent décor.

For parties, add some fresh flower arrangements to create different atmospheres for different groups of friends. For example, in a business atmosphere, decorate with more subdued arrangements. For your more adventuresome friends, decorate with more dramatic arrangements. The vases can have a base of holiday evergreens, which can have different flowers added to it to change the look and feeling of the arrangement.

Care Tips: • Be sure your plants are well watered, but not over watered. Check the soil about once per week for dryness. If the soil is still damp, wait a few more days to water it.

• Flower arrangements are appropriate for virtually any area in your home, the dining room table, coffee table in the family room, or front hallway to name a few. Remember to not display the arrangements in the line of direct heat, from either a vent or the sun.

• Keep the water fresh in your fresh flower arrangements. Change the water if it appears cloudy. Use a good quality floral food to promote the longevity of your arrangements. Also remember the fresh cut evergreens in arrangements will benefit from fresh water as well.

Host Gift Ideas: There are many options when it comes to giving the host of a holiday party an appreciation gift!

• When giving flowers, an arrangement in a vase that complements the hostesses' tastes work best.

• A classic thank you for a party host would be a bottle of bubbly, or some wine, and Karin’s has many options for you to choose from!

• Gift baskets that include gourmet snacks or chocolates are another option as a gift for a host. Easy to eat and easy to share selections would be a big hit.

• The holidays only come once a year, so why not bring your host a little something for the season, like an ornament or holiday trinket!

• Pick a novelty container that would have another purpose, so the memory will last after the flower arrangement is gone! Such containers could include a dish or decorative container that could be reused to showcase beautiful hard candies or ornaments.

• For guests that are coming from out of town, it would be a great idea to have a fresh flower arrangement or gourmet basket waiting for them in their hotel or guest room.

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The Washington Gas Energy Efficiency Program is offering 12,550 rebates totaling nearly $1,000,000. The products and services included in the program include natural gas water heaters, boilers, programmable thermostats and heating system checkups.

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TOYS

FOR TOTS

by Keith Loria

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t was back in 1947 when a charitable thought from the wife of a marine led to what would become the largest toy-giving endeavor in our nation.

Diane Hendricks, wife of Major Bill Hendricks, USCR, had crafted a homemade doll and asked her husband to deliver the toy to a place that would give it to a needy child at Christmas. After much investigation, Hendricks realized that no such organization existed and decided to start one.

That first year, Hendricks and a group of Marine Reservists in Los Angeles collected and distributed 5,000 toys to needy children.

Since beginning the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program in 1947, Marines have distributed more than 452 million toys to more than 209 million needy children.

For the first three decades, Marines would collect and distribute both new and used toys, working on drill weekends in the fall to refurbish old toys, however, from the Christmas of 1980 through the present, Marines have collected and distributed only new toys.

In 1995, the Secretary of Defense approved Toys for Tots as an official activity of the U.S. Marine Corps, and an official mission of the Marine Corps Reserve.

This charitable endeavor has made the U.S. Marines the unchallenged leader in looking after less fortunate children during Christmas. Over its life span, the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation has supplemented local toy collections with more than 98 million toys valued at more than $694 million; plus provided promotion and support materials valued at over $8.5 million.

“The objectives of Toys for Tots are to help needy children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas; to play an active role in the development of one of our nation's most valuable natural resources—our children; to unite all members of local communities in a common cause for three months each year during the

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annual toy collection and distribution campaign; and to contribute to better communities in the future,” says a spokesperson for the group.

According to the organization’s mission statement, the goal of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November, and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.

The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a shiny new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to needy youngsters that will motivate them to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens, and community leaders.

The Foundation staff is headquartered in the Cooper Center located just outside the main gate of Marine Corps Base in Quantico, Virginia, about 35 miles south of Washington, DC. Local campaigns are conducted annually in over 700 communities covering all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

One individual, either a Marine, member of a Marine Corps League Detachment, or member of a local community organization, is designated the Toys for Tots coordinator for that community, who is responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting the campaign in his/her community.

In Northern Virginia, that honor falls to Staff Sgt. Oscar Villegas, a light-armored vehicle master gunner, who is in charge of teaching the reservists of Delta Co., 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, how to fire the vehicles’ weapons systems.

Last year, Marines from the Northern Virginia area organized by Villegas and the rest of 4th LAR Bn.’s Inspector and Instructor unit, gathered 139,000 toys from more than 500 locations and delivered them to 76,000 children across 12 counties.

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For those in our area who want to donate toys, there are many drop-off locations throughout the Tysons Corner area. Some of those include:

free entry into the movie. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and the movie begins at 10 a.m.

American Lube & Repair 6436 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church

The principal Toys for Tots activities which take place each year are the collection and distribution of toys in the communities in which a Marine Corps Reserve Unit is located and in communities without a Reserve Unit that has a Marine Corps League Detachment or group of men and women, generally veteran Marines, authorized by the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to conduct a local Toys for Tots campaign.

Bach to Rock: America's Music School 1440 Emerson Avenue, McLean BAE Systems 11487 Sunset Hills Road, Reston CBRE 1593 Spring Hill Road, Vienna Charlton Ho, D.D.S., P.L.L.C. 1826 Westmoreland Street, McLean Corpus Christi School 3301 Glen Carlyn Road, Falls Church CubeSmart 300 Mill Street NE, Vienna Our community also holds a number of events that are geared towards the charity.

On December 1st, the Wolf Trap Foundation holds its annual Sing-a-long Concert and asks everyone who comes to bring a new, unwrapped toy in support of Toys For Tots.

The concert goes from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna and is a fun way to get into the holiday spirit.

Remax Premier hosts a holiday free movie event on December 1st at the Centreville Multiplex at 6201 Multiplex Drive, Centreville. Everyone who donates a toy will get

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Local Toys for Tots campaign coordinators conduct an array of activities throughout the year, which include golf tournaments, foot races, bicycle races, and other purely voluntary events designed to increase interest in Toys for Tots, and concurrently generate toy and monetary donations.

In 2011, Toys for Tots donations across the country were down as people were feeling the economic crunch, but it’s important to remember that many children will get little or no presents this holiday season. Sure, you may not be able to get that iPhone 5 you want, but be grateful for what you have and think about those less fortunate. A donation of a toy or two or three will go so much further than an added on gift to a pile of presents under your own Christmas tree. author: Keith Loria is a freelance writer who writes regularly about sports, business, entertainment and the arts. When he's not writing, the Oakton work-at-home dad can be found playing with his daughters Jordan and Cassidy.

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Touched

A soldier's story

by Colleen Sheehy Orme

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he crisp winter filled air illuminates the bright lights of the Nation’s Capital. A city that is home to freedom. There are locals and tourists as far as the eye can see. The cold air eliciting a breath filled smoke that leaves their lips commanding attention.

The attention that all those who dwell in this metropolitan area know well. Those that recognize the service and sacrifice paid by a select few who honor this country with their courage. They are the ones who bring the respectful tourists here with awe. It is their display of bravery and beauty that this great country has been built upon.

In that moment, there is the reminder of all those who have walked this trail called, “Washington.” Of all those, who have a larger sense of the world and are therefore, drawn to this special city to live a greater purpose. It is an intrinsic calling and so true to those who hear it that they command no greater attention than to simply answer it.

They do not walk amongst us on these streets begging attention. They leave quietly in the middle of the night. Their hope and reward only that we are allowed to walk this awe inspiring, gorgeous journey through life, possibly at their own expense.

It is in this holiday season we are reminded that while many give now, they give continually. The only gift they wish in return is the joy of the gift they are giving to us.

Dan Sheehan is one of them. The heroes that slip away quietly. That come back periodically to peek and make

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sure the majesty of this great city, this great country is still intact due to his selfless sacrifice.

Sheehan is the brave Cobra gunship pilot who has chronicled his story in his newly released book, After Action.

A third-generation military flyer, Sheehan went proudly into battle. The dust storms settled after several tours and Sheehan felt the penetrating wounds of courage.

Like most wounds the band aid makes the scar invisible, but nonetheless it's there.

Bravery has long been considered the ability to walk towards what many fear most.

It is a physical reaction to move towards danger that is counter-intuitive to our instincts to self-protect.

Dan Sheehan has added a new layer to bravery. He is demonstrating the ability to walk towards danger once again. Only this time it is not the physical danger of protecting all of us, it is the emotional danger. A counter-intuitive reaction to our instincts to self-protect, because to many, emotional danger is far scarier than physical danger.

It is no matter to Dan because he is a warrior. A man who came back from battle seemingly absent of scars and untouched, so that he could ‘touch’ us. A book that should be considered ‘required’ reading in this, our Nation’s Capital, if not the entire United States.

After Action: The True Story of a Cobra Pilot's Journey is available for purchase at Amazon.com ($18.95). author: Colleen Sheehy Orme, is a freelance journalist and marketing consultant in Great Falls. ormec686@aol.com.

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‘Tis FOR GIVING THE SEASON

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eople love the holidays; visiting with family, enjoying lavish meals and exchanging gifts are looked forward to all year long.

But not everyone is lucky enough to have a hot meal, a family member to see, or even a warm place to sleep.

That’s why the holiday season often pulls a little harder on the heartstrings of people’s charitable nature. There are thousands upon thousands of charities available, and no shortage of different organizations close to home that are looking for help.

Even though Northern Virginia is considered one of the wealthiest jurisdictions in the country, it still faces a poverty rate of about five percent. This means, based on U.S. Census figures, that more than 90,000 people are living in poverty and 30 percent are children.

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Here is a list of local charities helping people and animals in all sorts of ways. Even if you can’t decide on a favorite, every little bit helps. And remember, charitable donations are needed all year long, not just when the rest of us are feeling festive.

National Capital Area’s Holiday Project The Holiday Project of the National Capital Area, Inc. is an allvolunteer non-profit organization, serving people in Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware, that organizes groups of people to visit with nursing home residents and hospital patients. During the holiday season, they sing carols and hand out gifts.

The Holiday Project of the National Capital Area, Inc. 513 Bashford Lane #5, Alexandria VA 22314 703-370-0370 www.holidayproject.org

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Center for Children and Families Holiday Sharing Program The charity looks for people to sponsor a family or a disabled or senior resident and provide them with gifts. Register online

by December 3rd to receive their wish list. Volunteers are also needed to deliver gifts.

703-746-5663 www.alexandriava.gov/holidaysharing

Food for Others is funded in part by the Fairfax and Arlington County governments and also receives funding from foundations, churches, and many generous individuals.

Financial contributions to Food for Others are tax-deductible.

Donations can be made to the address below. For more information, visit www.foodforothers.org or call 703-207-9173.

Food for Others 2938 Prosperity Avenue Fairfax, VA 22031

Arlington-Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless MAG America The Arlington-Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless, Inc. (AACH) does more than offer shelter to homeless people, it provides them with a foundation to rebuild their lives. Created in 1985 by concerned citizens of Arlington and Alexandria, AACH works in coordination with public agencies, businesses, and community groups to give homeless people the support, shelter, counseling, and employment training they need to regain self-sufficiency.

AACH 3103 N. Ninth Rd., Arlington, VA 22201 703-525-7177

MAG America removes landmines and unexploded ordnance from countries recovering from conflict.

This Christmas you can help MAG during its “All I Want is MAG for Christmas” promotion. In addition to sales of its trendy skull and crossbones branded merchandise, including T-shirts, hoodies, and yoga pants, MAG is also partnering with other organizations committed to improving the lives of those struggling in contaminated countries, particularly in southeast Asia.

PRS, Inc.

Via its partner Hill Tribe Art, you can buy beautiful hand woven silk ceremonial scarves or intricately-designed jewelry created by hand by artists in villages in SE Asia.

For the past 48 years, PRS has been providing support to individuals with mental illnesses, emotional and/or behavioral disorders, through wellness, recovery, and community integration.

Through another partner, MAG is also offering Laotian cookbooks to help promote Lao culture with proceeds going to clean up bombs left behind in that country from the Vietnam-era conflict.

PRS clients are persons living with severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder or major depression, mild intellectual disabilities, substance abuse disorders, or pervasive developmental disorders who can benefit from skill training and supports.

And for those on your list who have been very good and are looking to really help change the world, MAG is offering a Citizens Diplomacy Trip to Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia where you can view the sights with well trained guides and also view MAG’s operations close up and see how people’s lives are truly changed when their land is finally cleared.

With PRS supports, clients are taking critical steps to lead strong and fulfilling lives.

The organization collects money through its Friendship Campaign, an ongoing appeal for charitable contributions.

These dollars make a difference in every program and service they offer: allowing more clients access to Day Program Services, Employment Services, and Residential Services.

To make a donation, checks can be written to the address below.

For more information, visit www.PRSinc.org.

PRS, Inc. 1761 Old Meadow Road, Suite 100 McLean, VA 22102 Food for Others Food for Others is the largest distributor of free food directly to people in need in Northern Virginia. The charity provides the assistance vitally needed by unemployed and low-income neighbors in the community. The 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit organization provides a safety net for people who suddenly face unforeseen emergencies such as a family illness or the loss of a job or a spouse.

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To donate or for more information, visit www.maginternational.org/usa/MAGforChristmas.

The Abused and Homeless Children’s Refuge The Abused and Homeless Children’s Refuge sponsors Alternative House, which exists to provide immediate shelter and crisis intervention to children and youth who have been abused, abandoned, are homeless, or who have run away.

Since 1990, Alternative House has provided emergency shelter, food, clothing, counseling, and crisis intervention to more than 2,000 youth and their families. Alternative House provides shelter and counseling for abused and homeless children and adolescents, as well as community outreach programs to prevent drug use and violence.

Its programs strive to help young people live in stable family settings that offer nurturing parents or caregivers.

Donations can be made to the address below. For more information, visit www.TheAlternativeHouse.org.

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The Alternative House P.O. Box 694 Dunn Loring, VA 22027 Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL) The only Washington, D.C. metro area service organization dedicated to supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth.

The organization provides life skills development, counseling, health/wellness education, and community outreach/education.

It also has spent a great deal of its efforts lately on stopping bullying, a growing concern in our area.

Last year, SMYAL had thousands of interactions with more than 900 young people and educated more than 2,500 adult professionals.

Donations can be made to the address below. For more information, visit www.SMYAL.org.

SMYAL 410 7th Street SE Washington DC 20003-2707 Food & Friends Food & Friends helps people with cancer, HIV/AIDS, and other life-challenging illnesses by providing free, home-delivered, freshly prepared meals and groceries in conjunction with nutrition counseling by registered dietitians.

Food & Friends is a volunteer supported, regional nonprofit organization that meets the daily nutritional needs of people living with life-challenging illnesses, and their families and caregivers in the Washington metropolitan area through the following three programs: Freshly-prepared meals, Groceries-toGo, and Nutrition Education.

Since its inception, Food & Friends has provided over 7.5 million meals to more than 10,000 individuals living with HIV/AIDS and other life-challenging illnesses in the Washington metropolitan area.

Donations can be made to the address below. For more information, visit www.FoodAndFriends.org.

Food & Friends 219 Riggs Road, NE Washington, DC 20011 The Black Student Fund The mission of the Black Student Fund is to offer AfricanAmerican children in grades Pre-kindergarten through 12, particularly those from low-income households, the opportunity to attend and graduate from the metropolitan D.C.-area independent schools.

The Black Student Fund has provided scholarships to over 3,000 black children influencing and changing their lives.

Donations can be made to the address below. For more information, visit www.BlackStudentFund.org.

The Black Student Fund 3636 16th Street, NW 4th Floor Washington, DC 20010 Friends of Homeless Animals Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA) is a no-kill animal shelter located in Northern Virginia, dedicated to caring for abandoned and abused dogs and cats while they wait for their permanent, loving homes.

FOHA works to find qualified adoptive homes for all the animals in its care, while keeping the commitment to providing a safe and healthy haven for as long as necessary. Approximately 500 dogs and cats per year have found permanent, loving homes with its help.

Donations can be made to the address below. For more information, visit www.FOHA.org.

FOHA P.O. Box 415 Aldie VA 20105 WETA For those that enjoy watching and listening to the programs of the not-for-profit public broadcasting station, WETA, funding is always needed to keep the words going.

WETA serves the Greater Washington community, producing and broadcasting radio and television programs of intellectual integrity and cultural merit that inspire, enlighten, and entertain.

For 50 years, WETA TV has provided compelling, in-depth programs that not only enrich and enlighten but also inspire many individuals to become informed and vital contributors to their communities.

In addition to being the sole broadcaster of beautiful classical music in the Washington region, Classical WETA 90.9 FM is also the only source in local radio for opera, and live and recorded classical concerts.

For more information, visit www.WETA.org. author: Keith Loria is a freelance writer who writes regularly about sports, business, entertainment and the arts. When he's not writing, the Oakton workat-home dad can be found playing with his daughters Jordan and Cassidy.

Established in 1964 to racially desegregate the independent schools of the National Capital area, the Fund serves as an advocate for all black children and strives to assure that black students and their families have equal access to every educational opportunity.

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Volunteer

by Keith Loria

OPTIONS

A Helping Hand For those of you who want to help but may not have any extra money to give, volunteering your time can be just as helpful and rewarding. As a volunteer, you can make a difference in another person’s life.

Fairfax Government offers an array of volunteer opportunities in the county ranging from helping to clean up the parks to neighborhood watch programs, and fire and rescue. Information can be found at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/volunteering.

Here are some other local places to lend your time and help someone in need.

Bethany House Bethany House of Northern Virginia, Inc. was organized to help women and their children, who have suffered from domestic violence, regain health and dignity and become reestablished in their community by providing temporary housing and support.

Volunteers donate an average of 2-16 hours weekly and assist with office and clerical services, outreach assistance, and help to facilitate small group activities. Other volunteers help to maintain the shelters and put on special events. Some volunteers also help in Joseph’s Coat to receive, sort, price, and tag donated items.

For more information, visit www.bhnv.org.

VITAS Innovative Hospice Care of Northern Virginia VITAS in Vienna is looking for kind and caring professional beauticians to pamper hospice patients living at home, in the hospital, or in long term care facilities. All VITAS volunteers receive comprehensive training that includes hospice philosophy, caring for the terminally ill, and grief and loss education. Pampering can include: filing, polishing and buffing nails; gentle shampoo, set and style; haircut; helping with makeup. For more information, visit www.vitas.com.

Alzheimer’s Family Day Center Volunteers are needed at the Alzheimer’s Family Day Center in Fairfax to do a variety of things such as visit with participants, entertain, assist with activities, and help with meals. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Saturday club volunteer opportunities are also needed. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old, complete an orientation, and have a negative TB test. For more information, visit www.alzheimersfdc.org.

Habitat for Humanity Since 1990, Habitat for Humanity has built or renovated 50 homes for families in need in the city of Alexandria, and Fairfax and

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Arlington Counties. The goal of the organization in the next five years is to build on this success by adding another 50 homes in the area. Construction experience is helpful but not necessary.

For more information, visit www.habitatnova.org.

Literacy Council of Northern Virginia The Literacy Council is the oldest nonprofit adult literacy program in Virginia, serving the counties of Arlington and Fairfax and the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, and Fairfax. Since 1962, the Literacy Council has trained thousands of volunteers to provide one-on-one tutoring to adults in our community. It is an affiliate of Laubach Literacy International, a national literacy organization that certifies trainers and provides instructional materials and support.

For more information, visit www.lcnv.org.

In2Books eMentor For those with little time on their hands, you can mentor a child without ever leaving your home. The ePals Foundation is currently accepting virtual volunteers from around the country to participate in an exciting program called In2Books, a curriculum-based eMentoring learning experience for high-needs students that has been shown since 1998 to raise participating students' standardized reading test scores and help them become better readers, and writers. The commitment lasts for the full school year, from September-June. Duties are fulfilled on your time from home, and take about 1-2 hours a month. For more information, visit www.in2books.com/penpal.

Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry (NOVAM) Be a friend and a mentor to a child affected/infected by HIV/ AIDS. NOVAM matches a qualified adult with a child to spend time together doing fun activities like going to movies, museums, biking, etc. twice a month. Volunteers must be 18 years or older, have their own transportation and complete an application process. Training is required. Mentors interested in being matched with a teenager and bilingual mentors are especially needed. For more information, visit www.novam.org.

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Holiday MENU GUIDE

Holiday recipes inspired by some of our favorite local chefs. From traditional to modern, these dishes are sure to become a regular at your holiday table for years to come.

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OF REMEMBERANCE Antietam Battlefield Illuminates 150 Years

by Linda Barrett

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s darkness befalls Antietam National Battlefield on December 1st, a glow will rise from tens of thousands of candles visible as far as the eye can see. 23,110 candles in all, each representing the life of brave soldier wounded or killed in the Battle of Antietam, the single bloodiest day in American history.

There is a certain reverence felt at any hallowed ground, but nothing prepares visitors for the emotional impact delivered at the Antietam National Battlefield Memorial Illumination.

Especially this year, at its 150th anniversary.

“This is likely the most moving and emotional thing I’ve seen in my many years with the Park Service,” explains John Howard, superintendent, National Park Service, Antietam National Battlefield. “To see the battlefield covered with these tiny little lights for miles and miles and miles is probably the one concrete way you can evaluate what sacrifice is all about.”

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“You can see photographs or videos, but they don’t do it justice,” he continues.

“We can remember our ancestors, then bring it to modern day to contemplate the sacrifice given over the years, even with our soldiers today.”

The first Illumination was held in 1988 when founder and general chairperson Georgene Charles coordinated elementary schoolchildren to release 23,110 balloons at the battlefield. The next year, luminarias were substituted and the lighting has become a tradition the first Saturday in December.

“I never realized this would be an annual event, nor did I realize the magnitude of the experience. But every year people wanted more. The interest has not diminished, in fact, it grows every year,” Charles says.

Cars line up for miles awaiting the 6 p.m. access to the free Battlefield driving tour. On average about 8,500 vehicles crawl the 5.8-mile, 20-minute-long tour, to view the lights and pass by vignettes staged by Civil War reenactors, both Northern and Southern camps representing actual encampments of 1862.

23,110 candles in all, each representing the life of a brave soldier...

The Battle of Antietam In 1862, Confederate General Robert E. Lee had just completed his stunning victory at Second Manassas and planned to march north to threaten Washington.

To ensure that communication and supply lines remained open, Lee divided his troops, sending some to Harpers Ferry and Martinsburg, West Virginia. Others continued north toward Hagerstown, Maryland.

Concurrently, Union General George McClellan pursued, aided by the discovery of Lee’s orders on September 13th.

McClellan moved quickly to catch Lee before he could reunite his army.

On the morning of September 17, 1862, the two armies collided among the ridges above Sharpsburg and along Antietam Creek. Intense fighting took place in the cornfields, woods, creeks, roads, and around a country church—Bloody Lane, Sunken Road, the Cornfield, West Woods, Burnside Bridge, names now familiar. Federal losses were 12,410, Confederate casualties numbered 10,700.

The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia’s first Northern invasion, and led ultimately to Abraham Lincoln’s issuance of the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.

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The route begins at the main entrance at Richardson Avenue, off Maryland Route 34, and visitors can expect to wait up to two hours for entrance. Drivers are encouraged to use their parking lights only, or to cover their headlights.

Over 20,000 visitors are recorded each year.

The Volunteer Army

It takes a virtual army of up to 1,400 volunteers from around the country to pull off this yearly event. Volunteers blanket the battlefield, systematically placing the 23,110 candles in sand-filled brown paper bags over a six-mile portion of the battlefield.

Luminarias are precisely placed in exact rows spaced 15 feet apart, using GPS mapping, compasses, transits, and even rope to ensure position. “Every group has developed its own way of achieving accuracy in the field,” Charles says.

Volunteers begin laying candles on site in 35 quadrants at about 8 a.m., and by 1 p.m. they are finished. Lighting begins at 2 p.m. “With 1,400 volunteers, we can light the entire battlefield in about 45 minutes.”

Local Girl and Boy Scouts, the Hagerstown-Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau and others take pride in preparing North America’s largest memorial illumination.

“We’re not here just to light candles,” Charles adds.

“We want to help the public interpret in a visual way what happened. We hope each person takes a little piece and adapts it to their own use.”

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Caterers FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Planning a party, get together, soirée, or special event? Here’s a list of some selected local caterers that can bring that extra something to your festivities. From contemporary to Italian to Middle Eastern, this list gives you a wide variety of styles and options. Cheers!

Purple Onion

Woo Lae Oak

Boulevard Café

Clyde’s of Tysons Corner

Marco Polo Caterers

Bazin’s on Church

Helga’s Caterers

Elie’s Deli & Catering

Maggio’s

416 Maple Avenue W, Vienna (703) 631-0050 purpleonioncatering.com 8332 Leesburg Pike, Vienna (703) 734-1901 clydes.com

6710 Old Dominion Drive, McLean (703) 556-0780 helgascatering.com

La Prima Catering

1751 Pinnacle Drive, McLean (703) 506-0900 laprimacatering.com

Lebanese Taverna

1840 International Drive, McLean (703) 841-1503 lebanesetaverna.com

Saint Germain Catering

8455 Tyco Road, Vienna (703) 506-9396 saintgermaincatering.com

Open Kitchen

7115 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church (703) 942-8148 openkitchen-dcmetro.com

Bombay Tandoor Restaurant

8603 Westwood Center Drive, Vienna (703) 734-2202 bombaytandoor.com

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8240 Leesburg Pike, Vienna (703) 827-7300 wooleaoak.com 245 Maple Avenue W, Ste 7, Vienna (703) 281-3922 marcopolorestaurant.com 1950 Old Gallows Road, Ste 110, Vienna (703) 748-0555

Cedar’s Gourmet

8625 Lee Highway, Fairfax (703) 204-4547 cedars-gourmet.com

Diya

2070 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna (703) 970-7500 diyatysons.com

Vocelli Pizza

334 Maple Avenue W, Vienna (703) 319-3777 vocellipizza.com

Nourish Market

8100 Old Dominion Drive, McLean (703) 288-3031 nourishmarket.com

The Italian Deli

6813 Elm Street, McLean (703) 506-1136 italiandelitogo.com

8180 Greensboro Drive, McLean (703) 883-0557 blvdcafecatering.com 111 Church Street NW, Vienna (703) 255-7212 bazinsonchurch.com 421 Maple Avenue E, Vienna (703) 938-7777 maggiosvienna.com

Lost Dog Café

1690 Anderson Road, McLean (703) 356-5678 lostdogcafe.com

Tysons Bagel Market

8137 Leesburg Pike, Vienna (703) 448-0080 tysonsbagelmarket.com

Sophia’s Café

7930 Jones Branch Drive, McLean (703) 734-2233 sophiascafe.com

Booeymonger

1010 North Glebe Road, Arlington (703) 894-2170 booeymonger.com

The Celebrity Deli

7263 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church (703) 573-9002 celebritydeliva.com

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RistoranteBonaroti

Since 1982, affectionately nicknamed “Bonaroti’s” Sergio Domestici’s classic Italian cuisine has received acclaim from all major magazines and critics in the Washington Metro area.

Warm and romantic, Bonaroti’s is a favorite of Italian fine dining patrons and enjoys the praise of visiting dignitaries and the stars.

Sergio Domestici OWNER & HOST- Sergio attended Santa Margherita culinary school in Ligure, Italy. After traveling the U.S., he opened his first restaurant, Michelangelo, in Arlington in 1979.

428 East Maple Ave, Vienna | 703.281.7550 | BonarotiRestaurant.com

Silva’s Patisserie Backed by four generations of experience

Birthday •Wedding • All Occasions Cakes • Breads • Mini Pastries

Holiday Orders Now Being Accepted Come to us for all of your bakery needs!

703.255.6880 • www.SilvasPatisserie.com • 167 Glyndon Street SE, Vienna

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Gift Guide A

fter my retirement from the food industry, my focus on the predicament of the independent businesses in my own town intensified. Today, as I look at the season ahead of us, I am reminded of the many ways shopping at our local independent merchants is the gift that can keep on giving.

Just consider the simple everyday facts: For every one hundred dollars spent in locally owned independent stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll, and other expenditures. If half the employed population spent $50 each month in locally owned independent businesses, it would generate more than $42.6 billion in revenue (www.the350project.net). Independent businesses raise the standard of living in our communities because they take their profits and buy products and services from our other local businesses. Or, simply put, money spent here usually stays here.

Imagine if we could transition just 10% of our expenditures right here where we live. That dollar amount coming back into our community would be staggering. And how it comes back is the real gift to our kids and us.

Consider the increase in jobs and wages, the stronger tax base we can build for our schools and municipalities, and the enriched lives of the merchants and organizations they support. Local business owners invest in the community they serve. Your patronage is everything, and we all know the service levels we enjoy when our satisfaction and their reputation is on the line every day.

Is shopping locally considered green? Absolutely! Shopping with local merchants saves everyone time and money, and it reduces our gas consumption and pollution. Local stores and merchants can also help create and sustain vibrant “walkable” communities, and reduce sprawl, which minimizes the need for so many automobiles.

How about variety? How many national chains cater to the dietary needs of our Kosher and Muslim consumers? Forty percent of our county is foreign born, which creates retail opportunities. These “one-of-a-kind” operations provide us with distinctive and international character. As the pro at the club once told me, the more people that shop here, the more products and services we will be able to offer.

The increasingly homogenized look of many areas around the country has people yearning for the kind of town we live in today.

So, vote with your wallet this holiday season, and support a local merchant. What appears to be a slightly higher cost may actually be a bargain the best deal in town. ~ Johnny Hanna

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1) Natural Wood Bottle Stoppers These beautiful natural wood bottle stoppers are perfect for the wine lover in your life ($25).

The Artful Gift Shop, 145 Church Street NW, Vienna, (703) 242-1220, www.artfulgiftshop.com.

2) Poo-Pourri and Doody Free Some say the secret to a happy relationship is separate bathrooms. Those people have never tried Poo-Pourri, the classy, sassy, ultra effective way to leave the bathroom smelling better than you found it. The perfect stocking stuffer this holiday season (from $6.95).

Re-find, 101 Church Street NW, Vienna, (703) 938-3463, www.refindconsignment.blogspot.com.

3) Homemade Truffles The sugar rush from the delicious homemade chocolates and truffles from Starnut Gourmet is not to be missed. Exceptional and unique flavors, as well as the traditional favorites will make this a desired stocking stuffer (from $9.50).

StarNut Gourmet, 1445 Laughlin Avenue, McLean, (703) 749-9090, www.starnutgourmet.com.

4) Personalized Cell Phone Cases Colorful and fun, these personalized cases set your phone apart in a sea of sameness. In a variety of colors and styles there is one for each personality on your gift list this year ($60; Allow two weeks for delivery).

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The Preppy Pink Pony, 1355 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, (703) 556-3237, www. preppypinkpony.com.

5) Vera Bradley Compact Mirror This pocket-sized compact mirror goes whereever you go. Featuring a cut out corner that pivots for easy mirror access and a laminated cotton exterior that's easy to wipe clean, you'll be stylish and looking good ($14).

The Dandelion Patch, 111 Church Street NW, Vienna, (703) 319-9099, www.thedandelionpatch.com.

For The Athlete 6) Brompton Folding Bike This folding bike is small and light, making it easy for travel and storage. It comes in a variety of colors, and is easily customizable. This is the only folding bike that is small enough to take onto the metro at rush hour (from $1350).

Bikes at Vienna, 128-A Church Street NW, Vienna, (703) 938-8900, www.bikesatvienna.com.

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7) Callaway Razr Driver & Ping Anser Driver Forced composite drivers with low head spin come in matte and shiny finishes. Perfect for the one looking to improve their swing ($399).

Golfdom, 8203 Watson Street, McLean, (703) 790-8844, www.golfdomgolf.com.

8) Microsuede Wind Shirt A super soft and comfortable wind shirt with a high collar for added protection. Great in all conditions from sunny to rainy, also has a water-repellent finish ($150).

Golfdom, 8203 Watson Street, McLean, (703) 790-8844, www.golfdomgolf.com.

9) Tiger Woods 2013 Free Shoe by Nike The highly sought-after shoe by Nike has a dynamic fit system which provides stability and mobility at the same time. The natural motion outsole moves perfectly with your foot for maximum comfort and performance ($180).

Golfdom, 8203 Watson Street, McLean, (703) 790-8844, www.golfdomgolf.com.

For The Kiddies 10) Various Games Choose from a wide variety of games including strategy, board, card, education, and party themes. Child’s

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Play sales associates will help you pick the perfect game for your family (from $5-$120).

Child’s Play, 1382 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, (703) 448-3444, www.barstonschildsplay.com.

11) Trumpette Baby Socks For the mini fashionista in your life, these socks emulate real shoes and will jump start a little girl’s love of our favorite addiction ($30).

The Dandelion Patch, 111 Church Street NW, Vienna, (703) 319-9099, www.thedandelionpatch.com.

Child’s Play, 1382 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, (703) 448-3444, www.barstonschildsplay.com.

14) Waltech Magna-Tiles DX An inventive game that will give you and your family hours of open-ended play. Create cubes, pyramids, and other shapes as well as exploring creativity, mathematics, and spatial relations ($74.50).

Child’s Play, 1382 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, (703) 448-3444, www.barstonschildsplay.com.

A Little Sparkle 12) Wishbone Flip A rocker, a ride, a best friend!

The Wishbone Flip is a fabulous toy that is sturdy and is two toys in one without the use of tools. It can flip from a rocking seat to a rolling ride in seconds, and with it’s timeless design, it will be popular for generations ($149.99).

Child’s Play, 1382 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, (703) 448-3444, www.barstonschildsplay.com.

15) Diamond Studs Any size of these beautiful sparklers will wow under the christmas tree.

Spectacular craftmanship and quality, diamond studs are a staple for those who love a little bit of sparkle (prices vary).

Princess Jewelers, 529 Maple Ave W, Vienna, (703) 255-5050, www.Princessjeweler.com.

16) Tibetan Green Obsidian 13) Stuffed Animal Bag Do you have a plethora of stuffed animals but don’t know how to keep them all in one place? The Animal Bag is a plush bag the fills up with your stuffed animals and keeps them all in one spot, and also doubles as a snuggly seat for the little one ($39.99).

This green obsidian, topaz, and sterling silver necklace promotes love, peace, joy, and removes obstacles. From the TJF signature collection by Paul Jensa ($239).

Terra Christa, 130 Church Street NW, Vienna, 703.281.9410, www.terrachrista.com.

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17) Peridot Pendant This sterling silver and peridot pendant will light up the eyes of anyone who receives it ($52).

Terra Christa, 130 Church Street NW, Vienna, (703) 281-9410, www.terrachrista.com.

18) Mixed Gem Pendant Ruby, amethyst, pearl, and blue topaz blend together in perfect harmony to create this beautiful pendant ($98).

Terra Christa, 130 Church Street NW, Vienna, (703) 281-9410, www.terrachrista.com.

For The Decorator 19) Elegant Clocks Big, small, modern, traditional, and everything in between, The Clock Shop offers a wide variety. With a range of quality and unique clocks at competitive prices you are sure to find the perfect one (From $30, Pictured: Barrister Mantle Clock $523).

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The Clock Shop of Vienna, 109 Church St NW, Vienna, (703) 938-3990, www.clockshopofvienna.com.

20 ) Bolivian Blankets These hand woven colorful blankets are perfect for a mid-winter pick-me-up.

Their cheerful colors and rustic feel add character to any space ($310).

Sanctuary on Church, 109 Church Street NE, Vienna, (703) 865-6477, www.sanctuaryonchurch.com.

21) Various Holiday Ornaments Unique and distinctive, Pear Tree Cottage offers a variety of boutique ornaments that you would be hard pressed to find anywhere else.

Pear Tree Cottage, 130 Maple Avenue E, Vienna, (703) 938-1331, www.thepeartreecottage.com.

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19 paintings and watercolors to collages and line drawings. They are sure to have a style and size that will match any home and budget ($40 and under).

Applegate Framing, 101 Church Street NW, Suite C, Vienna, (703) 281-1364, www.applegateframing.com.

23) Marylebone Decanters and Stellenbosh Vases Sophisticated yet trendy, these glass masterpieces add a distinct flair to any home dĂŠcor. This unique gift is sure to make an impression on the decorator in your life (from $140).

Sanctuary on Church, 109 Church Street NE, Vienna, (703) 865-6477, www.sanctuaryonchurch.com.

Looking for beautiful original artwork but tight on wall space? Applegate Framing has the perfect solution, small original works by local artists. These small pieces come in a variety of styles from oil

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For The Fashionista

Name Droppers, 1349 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, (703) 847-8840, www.namedroppersofmclean.com.

24) La Mollla速 Bracelets and Necklaces A stunning work of fashion and art, these bracelets and necklaces are constructed with simple springs that have been collected from factory floors and crafted together. Tiziana Redavid, an Italian architectural student, visited an industrial spring manufacturer in Turin, and came upon these intriguing springs which she then placed on her wrist and fashioned her new art form to create these one-of-akind pieces (necklace pictured $179.95).

Name Droppers, 1349 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, (703) 847-8840, www.namedroppersofmclean.com.

25) Marzi Firenze Hats These colorful and fun hats will add spunk to any outfit this winter. With colors ranging from magenta to navy blue, and with accents of neon yellow and burnt orange, each hat has its own distinctive style. Made with high quality dyed wool, these hats will keep you warm and stylish (price upon request).

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25) Carine Letessier Purses Stylish and unique, these bags and purses are perfect for the fashionista who is looking for incredible quality with looks to match. Each bag is made carefully from materials including, cashmere, mohair, Italian leather, silk, and wool (from $169.95).

27) Vera Bradley Purses and Totes Vera Bradley purses and totes are the perfect gift for someone who loves color and loves distinction. These vibrant patterns come in a variety of colors and styles, as well as sizes. There's a Vera Bradley bag for every season! (from $40).

The Dandelion Patch, 111 Church Street Northwest, Vienna, (703)319-9099, www.thedandelionpatch.com.

Name Droppers, 1349 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, (703) 847-8840, www.namedroppersofmclean.com.

Perfect for the Hostess

26) Echo Touch Warmers

Give the smell of the holidays, this scented candle is a perfect seasonal addition to any home ($14.50).

Keep your hands warm while using your touch screen devices. Echo Touch Warmers use a revolutionary fabric made with fibers that react to body heat to warm your hands, and on the index finger they also use a special fabric that interacts with touch screens making it possible to keep your digits toasty while taking care of business ($35-$48).

28) Frasier Fur Votive

The Dandelion Patch, 111 Church Street Northwest, Vienna, (703)319-9099, www.thedandelionpatch.com.

Name Droppers, 1349 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, (703) 847-8840, www.namedroppersofmclean.com.

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29) Homemade Candy Gift Baskets Easily customizable and delicious! Choose from a wide selection of various candies, nuts, and chocolates, as well as vases and baskets (from $15).

StarNut Gourmet, 1445 Laughlin Avenue, McLean, (703) 749-9090, www.starnutgourmet.com.

30) Collegiate Ornaments Hand painted and customizable, these ornaments are offered for small and large universities alike, as well as sororities and fraternities ($24).

The Dandelion Patch, 111 Church Street Northwest, Vienna, (703) 319-9099, www.thedandelionpatch.com.

31) Custom Wood Cutting Board Design your own custom cutting board. Choose from different shapes, sizes, and wood types. Customized with a personal monogram, this gift is personal and beautiful (from $80, allow 8 days for delivery).

The Preppy Pink Pony, 1355 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, (703) 556-3237, www. preppypinkpony.com.

32) Cupcakes!

Every host loves to recieve something a little sweet.

Sweet City desserts has just what you and your host are looking for! With traditional flavors like red velvet and chocolate to the more exotic like Ube (purple yam), you're sure to find a flavor that will satisfy any sweet tooth ($3.25 each).

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Sweet City Desserts, 131A Maple Avenue W, Vienna, (703) 938-8188, www.sweetcitydesserts.co.

33) Multi-Use Coaster

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This piece is made to be used as a wine coaster... but we think of it as multi-purpose piece! It is handsome enough to keep the wine in at a dinner party and practical enough to keep on the coffee table filled with M&Ms. Also works as a great trinket holder on the bedside table! ($25).

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The Preppy Pink Pony, 1355 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, (703) 556-3237, www. preppypinkpony.com.

34) Wine The traditional but ever appreciated host gift is a fabulous bottle of wine. At Great Falls Classic Wines you can find a variety of carefully choosen wines and exceptional customer service will help you pick out the perfect bottle if you need a little assistance (price varies).

Great Falls Classic Wines, 9912 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, (703)759-0430, www.classicwinesgreatfalls.com.

Holiday

GIFT CERTIFICATES

Local establishments with delicious food, fun atmospheres, and relaxing spa services. A great gift for anyone on your holiday gift list.

Restaurants Alegria 111 Church Street N, Vienna 703.261.6575 • alegriaonchurch.com Assaggi Osteria 6641 Old Dominion Drive, McLean 703.918.0080 • assaggiosteria.com Brx Bistro 1025-I Seneca Road, Great Falls 703.433.9050 • brixgreatfalls.com Café Nemooneh 525 Maple Avenue W, Vienna 703.242.2233 • cafenemooneh.com Café Oggi 6671 Old Dominion Drive, McLean 703.442.7360 • cafeoggi.com Café Renaissance 163 Glyndon Street SE, Vienna 703.938.3311 • caferenaissance.com

The Old Brogue 760 Walker Road, Great Falls 703.759.3309 • oldbrogue.com Pazzo Pomodoro 118 Branch Road SE, Vienna 703.848.1747 • pazzopomodoro.com Plaka Grill 110 Lawyers Road NW, Vienna 703.3119.3131 • plakagrill.com Ristorante Bonaroti 428 Maple Avenue E, Vienna 703.281.7550 • bonarotirestaurant.com Sea Pearl 8191 Strawberry Lane, Falls Church 703.372.5161 • seapearlrestaurant.com Serbian Crown 1141 Walker Road, Great Falls 703.759.4150 • serbiancrown.com

Caffe Amouri 107 Church Street NE, Vienna 703.938.1623 • caffeamouri.com

Beauty

Clyde’s 8332 Leesburg Pike, Vienna 703.734.1901 • clydes.com

Elysee 360 6858 Old Dominion Drive #103, McLean 703.356.2360 • elyseemedspa.com

Evo Bistro 1313 Old Chain Bridge Road, McLean 703.288.4422 • evobistro.com

Gilda’s Beauty 2304 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring 703.641.8444 • gildasbeauty.com

L’Auberge Chez François 332 Springvale Road, Great Falls 703.759.3800 laubergechezfrancois.com

Salon Michele 6700 Old McLean Village Drive, McLean 703.442.7323 • salonmichel.com

Maggio’s Family Restaurant 421 Maple Avenue E, Vienna 703.938.7777 • maggiosonline.com Maplewood Grill 132 Branch Road, Vienna 703.281.0070 • maplewoodgrill.com Metro 29 Diner 4711 Lee Highway, Arlington 703.528.2464 • metro29diner.com Neighbor’s Grill 262-D Cedar Lane SE, Vienna 703.698.8010 neighborsrestaurantva.com

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Nostos Restaurant 8100 Boone Boulevard, Vienna 703.760.0690 • nostosrestaurant.com

Salon O Tony 130 Maple Avenue W, Vienna 703.281.3191 • salonotony.com Fitness Together 2235 Cedar Lane, Ste 102, Vienna 703.289.9909 • fitnesstogether.com Massage Envy 126-A Branch Road SE, Vienna 703.319.3689 • massageenvy.com Plastic Sugery Associates, P.C. The Magassy Building 1300 Chain Bridge Road, McLean 703.790.5454 plasticsurgerymclean.com

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Plan

A Holiday

by Bridgett Feehan

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he holiday season is stumbling upon us and schedules are quickly filling up with cranberry-inspired dinners, awkward office parties, and tacky sweater themed get-togethers.

The season is an excuse to gather with family and friends to celebrate each other’s accomplishments and launch the New Year.

There is a wondrous sense of cheer and togetherness, but it shouldn’t leave one feeling overwhelmed.

JBC Events is dashing into the holiday season, equipped with the expertise to produce memorable events. Owner, Jad Bouchebel, knows there is a high demand for holiday engagements.

He’s prepared to tackle the most wonderful, yet busiest, time of the year by crossing at least one item off your list.

JBC Events provides a variety of event planning services for occasions ranging from intimate dinner parties to large corporate galas. The company handles all details including location, entertainment, catering, lighting, management, and décor.

“I established JBC Events because I’m passionate about bringing people together and giving back,” says Bouchebel. “I’ve found my niche by taking what people envision, transforming it into a memorable event, and then dedicating a portion of our revenue to a charity of their choice.”

Giving back to the community through donating to charities sets JBC Events apart from other event planning companies.

Bouchebel has a variety of charities that clients can choose from.

The contribution is taken directly from the company’s profit, with no additional cost to clients.

Bouchebel inherited his entrepreneurial skills from his parents, who have owned their family restaurant in Northern Virginia for 13 years.

His experience and background with his family’s business has provided him with the foundation on which he has built JBC Events.

Bouchebel has always enjoyed entertaining and surrounding himself with a great crowd, but he didn’t turn his passion into a profession until someone pointed out that he should. He says that the event planning business just came naturally to him because he genuinely loves hosting and cares about each guest’s experience.

Bouchebel has been creating special events for over seven years.

He began by planning parties from scratch, which not only included coordinating the logistics and details, but also promoting the events and developing the guest lists himself. Bouchebel was entrusted with making sure guests attended the parties. This responsibility increased the pressure to create events that people wanted to attend.

The experience resulted in Bouchebel perfecting his planning process by producing events that were not only entertaining, but attractive and enticing to the attendees. It also gave Bouchebel the opportunity to build relationships within the hospitality industry.

This would later benefit his JBC Events clients by offering them the best values and options.

“From the concept, to the coordination, to seamlessly handling each detail, nothing was overlooked or delivered without JBC Events’ personal touch and on-site participation,” says Bill Glen, a client who planned his wife’s surprise birthday with JBC Events.

Bouchebel says he looks forward to taking something off his customer’s plate this holiday season. He enjoys allowing them to savor their special event, while he worries about the details.

In JBC’s own words, “We PLAN to make a difference.”

All you have to do is choose the charity.

JBC Events: 571-243-7199, jad@jbcevents.com Facebook Page: JBC Events

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Gourmet INTERNATIONAL Delights for the Holidays

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aving a party or get together over the holidays?

New friends and colleagues you want to get to know better? With one of America’s most demographically diverse populations, we are a hub of international cultures and cuisines from across the globe.

We have the vendors to prove it! Here is just a small outline of the available international merchants, many of which carry the food, music, films, as well as advice and suggestions to the cultures, and dietary restrictions you may want to know about. Looking for some exciting recipes? Check out www.allrecipes.com, www.epicurious.com, or www.cooksrecipes.com for authentic international recipes.

YAS Bakery Supermarket Lavash? Fresh pastries? YAS has a super selection of Middle Eastern foods, products, and ingredients.

Located in Vienna, this supermarket is open seven days a week and has what you need to prepare those dishes and desserts to make the holiday special. Halal proteins, pleasant, friendly, and very helpful staff too. Salam Ati! 137 Church Street NW Vienna, VA (703) 242-4050 www.yasbakery.com German Gourmet What’s a holiday without a nutcracker, smooth imported chocolates and biscuits, or distinctive candies from Europe? You’ll find everything you need to complete your authentic holiday meal. From sausages and pâtés, to cake mixes and spaetzel, they have a very impressive collection. You can also find great gifts that your friends are sure to enjoy. Since 1962 the German Gourmet has

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been offering authentic European food and items to the DC area. You’ll love this place. Prost!

5838 Columbia Pike Falls Church, VA (703) 379-8080 www.germangourmet.com Shiraz Market This is truly an international supermarket, offering products from around the world including the Middle East, Turkey, India, Egypt, and Asia. They offer a variety of vegetarian and organic foods, specialty meats, produce, herbs, nuts, and dried fruits. They also bake and package their own breads, including Taftoon, and unique pastries that are special to their bakery.

Sahtein!

8486 Tyco Road Vienna, VA (703) 992-9566 www.shirazwholesalemarket.com Wooden Bakery At Wooden Bakery, you’ll find a large variety of homemade pita breads, assorted pies (sweet and savory), and desserts like Baklava, Hlewet Jebne, Shaaybiyet, and international groceries. Such unique food would add a fabulous flair to your holiday celebrations.

303 B Mill Street NE Vienna, VA (703) 242-9296 www.woodenbakeryusa.com

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H Mart

Brooklyn’s Deli

An Asian food lover’s heaven! H Mart has just about everything you can imagine – several varieties of sake, kimchi and unique side dishes, seafood selections, dried foods, rice and grains, several types of noodles, as well as different flours and mixes. They also offer a health and beauty section where you can find great distinctive gifts.

Gun bae!

If you’re looking for those special foods for “The Big Mischpoche,” see Guy at Brooklyn’s Deli in Rockville, Maryland. Fox’s U-Bet chocolate syrup, Dr. Brown’s sodas, white fish salad, smoked salmon, and real NYstyle deli selections. The pastrami is out of this world!

The New York tastes you know and love are wrapped up in Brooklyn’s Deli. Perfect for a buffet spread during the holidays. “Ah ge-ZOONT deer in POO-pik” or “Good health to your belly button.”

8103 Lee Highway Falls Church, VA (703) 573-6300 www.hmart.com MOM’s Organic Foods MOM’s offers an organic market with an environmentally conscious mission. They choose organic food and buy locally whenever possible as well as only purchasing sustainable seafood. MOM’s is also built using only green materials and utilizes 100% wind power to run their stores. By having such a unique store, MOM’s provides a shopping experience and food you can feel good about.

Cheers!

8298 Glass Alley Fairfax, VA (703) 663-8810 www.momsorganicmarket.com StarNut Gourmet Have a special occasion that calls for a selection of nuts, chocolates, or international sweets? Attending a diplomatic reception and not sure what to take? Ask Joe or Denise! They will help you put together a top-notch selection of treats to bring with you, or to give as gifts.

They have wonderful gift baskets for any occasion. Top quality, unique packaging, and a reputation that screams, we care! You’ll be a hit!

1445 Laughlin Avenue McLean, VA (703) 749-9090 www.starnutgourmet.com

1089 Seven Locks Road Rockville, MD (301) 279-9393 www.brooklynsdelimd.com Olio2go ® Olio2go ® has over 75 varieties of olive oils imported from Italy, the olive oil capitol of the globe. They also have an intriguing selection of vinegars, nuts, salts and seasonings, infused oils, and baskets of imported Italian specialties. You can also indulge in the olive oil skin care section where you’ll find hand creams, shampoos, conditioners, lotions, and anti-aging specialties. Salute!

8400 Hilltop Road, Suite H Fairfax, VA (703) 876-4666 www.olio2go.com Aphrodite Greek Imports Aphrodite specializes in bringing authentic and fresh Greek imports to our area. A great selection of roasted nuts, chick peas, olives, cheeses, coffee, baked goods, frozen foods, and freshly made tzaziki and taramousalata. They have a wide array of feta cheeses from Egyptian to Greek as well as a variety of spices.

They’ve been here for over 30 years, you don’t want to miss the experience. Nostimos!

5886 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA (703) 931-5055

Aditi Spice Depot

Americana Grocery

One of Vienna’s most raved about Indian grocery stores. Choose from a delectable array of curries, spices, masalas, treats, relishes, and breads. They also have a large variety of frozen foods and prepared meals. Be sure to check out the video store which specializes in Indian videos, great gift ideas.

A la sature!

A Latin grocery store located in the heart of Falls Church.

Americana Grocery offers a full gamut of Latin favorites from Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. You’ll find freshly-cut international meats, a fine selection of Chilean, Argentine, Spanish, and Portuguese wines, as well as imported beer from Peru, El Salvador, Mexico, Bolivia and Portugal.

They also have a selection of West African and Portuguese foods. Salud!

409 Maple Avenue E Vienna, VA (703) 938-3400

6128 Columbia Pike Falls Church, VA (703) 671-9625 www.americanagrocery.com

Holiday STYLE

FOR EVERY OCCASION

by Keryn Dohanich

► WINTER WEDDING This classic and glamourous look will turn heads and the pop of red will bring out your spicy side.

Champagne Long Sleeve Dress $40, sheinside.com. Gianni Bini Jeanna Pumps $90, dilliards.com. Louche Peacock Feather Earrings $13, joythestore.com. NARS Nail Polish, Dovima $25, beauty.com.

OFFICE HOLIDAY PARTY ► This look is sure to make a good impression, while letting you feel feminine and elegant.

Haute and Cool Dress $53, modcloth.com. Cole Haan Minetta Party Bag $198, colehaan.com. Double Ring Link Drop Earrings $11, dorothyperkins.com. Exquisite Entrance Heel in Black $52.99, modcloth.com.

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► NEW YEARS EVE Take the chance to dazzle while welcoming in the New Year. You are sure to turn heads in this full length sparkler.

Ozlem Sequin Column Dress $398, usa.frenchconnection.com. Nine West Asymmetrical Clutch $49, ninewest.com.

Lleana Makri Diamond, Gold, and Sliver Star Earrings $3,823, matchesfashion.com.

Ash Black Caprice Suede Court Shoes $186, my-wardrobe.com.

THANKSGIVING DINNER ► Casual and comfortable, but with a charming elegance that will make you feel beautiful even after a filling Thanksgiving dinner.

Khaki Batwing Knit Top with Sequin Embellishment and Draped Hem $39, chicnova.com. Bandeau Leggings $55, allsaints.com. Black Ruched Wedge Ankle Boot $78, wallisfashion.com. Pave Chain Link Necklace $350, rebeccaminkoff.com.

► FAMILY & FRIENDS

HOLIDAY PARTY

Casual yet chic, the pop of silver jewlery will dress up jeans and a heel brings this outfit to a whole new level.

Karen Millen Pod Poncho $170, karenmillen.com.

Ted Baker KARRLY Boot Cut Jeans $145, tedbakerlondon.com. Sam Edelman Empire Tall Boot Black Suede $225, jildorshoes.com. Sikara & Co. Earrings $155, sikarajewlery.com. Michael Kors Love Knot Ring $65, neimanmarcus.com.

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CHURCH STREET

MERCHANTS Original artwork by local artists Museum quality custom framing Shadowboxes, needlework & oversized pieces Photo restoration and custom digital photo-to-art Bouquet preservation & frame repair

CloCkS of QUAlITy at Competitive priCes Chelsea • Howard Miller Hermle • Seiko • Lindow Comitti • Rhythm • Coo Coo’s and more...

ANTIQUE CloCk RESToRATIoN FREE “IN-SToRE” ESTIMATES

THE CLOCK SHOP Since ‘73

of Vienna

703.281.1364 www.ApplegateFraming.com 101 Church Street NW Suite C (above the Pet Spaw) Vienna, VA 22180

109 Church Street, NW (703) 938-3990 clockshopofvienna.com

TUE-FRI 10-6 THURS 10-8 SAT 10-5

Hours: Sun - Tues 10-8 Wed/Thurs/Sat 9-9 Fri 9-10

SAleS ● SerVice ● repAirS • Folding Bikes • Recumbents

703.938.8188 SweetCityDesserts.co • scd@sweetcitydesserts.co

131-A Maple Ave West, Vienna, VA 22108

REfind A Home and Accessory Consignment Shop

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101 Church Street (2nd Floor) Vienna, VA 22180 703-938-FIND (3463) refindconsignment.blogspot.com

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Church Street in Vienna is home to some of Vienna’s most historic sites and often considered the traditional “Main Street” of town.

Pedestrian-friendly and eccentric, look to these merchants and service providers for rewarding dining experiences, unique gifts, historic artifacts, and a unique shopping adventure.

PEKING EXPRESS Quality, Community, Sustainability

A Tysons Favorite!

Mon - Sun 11:00am - 9:30pm Lunch - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Dinner - 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm

703-281-2445 www.peking-express.com

“Where Coffee Meets Community” The best coffee you’ve ever tasted- Guaranteed Artisan Roasted Specialty Coffees and Teas, Italian Sodas, Belgian Hot Chocolate, Fresh Fruit Smoothies And More!

107 Church St NE Vienna, VA 22180 703-938-1623 | caffeamouri.com

Give The Gift Of Fitness!

For The Month Of December ONLY: 3 Month Membership For $135 6 Month Membership For $240 - BEST VALUE!

24 Hour Access Group Classes And Yoga Included Personal Training Included State-Of-The-Art Strength Equipment Free Weights Full Service Shower Rooms Over 1,000 Locations Nationwide

viennava@anytimefitness.com

www.viennafitness24.com

(703) 255-5035

111 Church Street N.W. Suite 204A Vienna, VA 22180

Antique, vintage and new elements for home, garden & gift *Ranked one of the best boutiques in the DC region - Washingtonian Magazine, 2010, 2011, 2012

Since 1986

YAS BAKERY Supermarket

Exceptional Service. Modern Atmosphere.

Open 7 Days a Week!

M-T Closed • W-S 10-5 • Sun 12-4

www.ThePearTreeCottage.com 130 Maple Avenue, East Vienna, VA • 703-938-1331

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CHRISTMAS AT TYSONS:

FAST AND FURIOUS

by Jan King

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h-oh. It’s that time of year again. Yep, the holidays— so, brace yourself! And, I mean that literally. Once you get on the Kamikazi Beltway or Route 123 heading for Tysons, count on your car being rear ended so often, you’ll need a brace for the multiple whiplashes you’ll be getting.

Not to mention the crazed tailgaters and obsessive-compulsive lane changers who will work on your last nerve until you suffer a complete motorific meltdown.

This scenario will require a different kind of brace—Holiday Egg Nog laced with brandy and Xanax. When you’re hopelessly mired in holiday traffic, take a few nips of this therapeutic holiday cheer from the flask handily concealed in your designer boots.

Aaah--that’ll set you free.

But, not so fast. Before you pass through those hallowed doors, put on a haz-mat suit. As you walk by the fragrance counter, you’ll be assaulted by a dozen desperate saleswomen working on commission and armed with the latest scents by world-renowned perfumers like Britney Spears and Snooki from the Jersey Shore.

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After barely escaping death by toxic fumes, you’re ready for lunch.

Feel better? Good. Once you’ve arrived at the mall, you’re faced with your second challenge—finding a parking space. Be on the alert to spot any shoppers loaded down with packages heading for their cars. Then, you should follow them at .03 mph to their remote parking space at the end of the garage and patiently sit there, ready to grab that coveted spot.

Head’s up. One of two things will happen: 1. T he shoppers load up the trunk and back seat with their packages, lock the car doors, and head back to the mall.

2. A stealth Mini Cooper will appear out of nowhere and steal the space before you even get a chance to flip them the bird.

After approximately one hour and forty five minutes of circling the parking garage, you’ll be forced to park in a satellite lot a mile away, where you’ll board a shuttle heading back to the mall. Finally, you’re within sight of Macy’s, Bloomie’s, and Nordie’s!

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After barely escaping death by toxic fumes, you’re ready for lunch. And while we’re on the subject of toxic fumes, just follow the aroma of the “gourmet” foods wafting from the Food Court. Take caution, however.

You’re going to have to navigate through no less than three hundred kids whose bodies have a higher sugar content than the country of Cuba.

These kids are literally bouncing off the walls, climbing over their parents, and sneezing into your Chinese chicken salad. Pass the Pepto and penicillin, please.

This being said, I think we need to re-think this whole holiday shopping experience. We need to find a much less frenetic venue to shop. A place where there are no angry mobs, unruly kids, or Mall Santas who not only look but smell like Old Grand Dad. Guess what? I’ve got the perfect solution for you.

Stay at home, put on your cozy P.J’s, and do all your shopping on the Net. Thanks, Al Gore. And while you’re there, download my hilarious new novel, Chinese Laundry: It All Comes Out in the Wash. Word up. This one’s not for the kiddies. Ho, ho, ho! author: Jan King is a "Best Selling Humorist Writer" and author of best seller "Hormones from Hell."

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SportS Bar & Grill Come See Why We’re ViennA’S fAVoriTe SPorTS bAr! Serving Traditional American Classics Watch all of your favorite sports on our Wide SCreen TV’S “The KAbob Zone” with our area’s most authentic Persian delights PArTy roomS for up to 140 people • KaraoKe on weekends

The optimal time for friends, food, and wine!

Comfortable Atmosphere • Extensive Wine List Patio Dining • Meals To-Go 703.433.9050 • www.BrixGreatFalls.com 1025-I Seneca Road | Great Falls (Located in the Seneca Square Shopping Center at the Corner of Seneca Road and Georgetown Pike)

703.698.8010

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LOG HOME IN GREAT FALLS, VA ($949,900) Relax at Home—Feels Like a Vacation Everyday

• Low Maintenance, Energy-Efficient Double-D Log Southern Pine Construction — Rounded Logs Inside & Out • Certified Natural Wildlife Habitat; Land/Stonescaped; Butterfly Gardens; Double Waterfalls & Fish Ponds; Decks; Hot Tub • Spacious, 3-Finished Levels w/3BRs & 2.5 Baths; 2-Car Garage, 2+Acres; Dual Heating & CAC • Daylight/Walkout Basement w/Family Room, Woodstove, Ceiling Fans, Study & Storage

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Cheer IN TALBOT COUNTY HOLIDAY

by Linda Barrett

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ike a string of holiday lights, the little towns of Talbot County along the Eastern Shore of Maryland sparkle with holiday cheer. In typical old-fashioned holiday fashion, they are historic, friendly, charming, sophisticated, beautiful, and thoroughly family-friendly. Experience the perfect combination of rural simplicity and urban refinement in Easton, Oxford, St. Michaels, Tilghman Island, Trappe, Unionville, and Wye Mills and enjoy their unique ways of celebrating the season.

gingerbread houses, an annual gala at the Harbourtown Golf Resort, visits with Santa, a holiday parade, and an oldfashioned holiday dinner at the United Methodist Church with gospel music and Christmas spirituals. Listen to the Westminster Ringers, one of the largest bells and chime ensembles in the Mid-Atlantic at Christ Church Easton, and catch Clay Aiken’s “The Joyful Noise Tour” at the Avalon Theater, and Maggie Sansone’s Celtic Celebration at the Stolz Listening Room. She is one of America’s premier hammered dulcimer virtuosos.

Holiday Happenings In early December, catch a performance by Maureen Curtin at the Avalon Theater, or the Easton Signature Chorus for their yearly production of Handel’s Messiah. And don’t miss the Tree Lighting and Old Tyme Holiday Parade featuring Dickens characters as it winds down the streets of Easton. If you’re not too worn out by this excitement, shop around the clock at December 1st’s Midnight Madness in St. Michaels. On December 2nd, visit four holiday-adorned homes on the Trappe Christmas Tour. Mid-December also brings holiday cheer to the Eastern Shore. Enjoy Christmas in St. Michaels (December 7-9), a great event with

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The entire family will enjoy The Dinner Theater’s theatrical production of The Santa Diaries held various days between December 16-22, the Holiday Jazz Concert with Chuck and Robert Redd (December 22), and downtown Easton’s First Night Talbot, the annual New Year’s Eve celebration filled with family and children’s activities, live music, entertainers, and the famous “Crab Drop” scheduled at 9:00 p.m. for the younger ones, and midnight for those who can stay up.

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Small Town Charm No matter which town you visit, each is worthy of a kiss beneath the mistletoe. Sophisticated and lively Easton is the area’s “big city,” with its boutiques, home décor shops, art galleries, and antique stores. Tilghman Island, at the southernmost tip of Talbot County is a three-mile-long uncrowded stretch nestled between the Chesapeake Bay and the Choptank River.

St. Michaels is one of America’s most enchanting towns, and especially so during the holidays. Enjoy the maze of alley-like residential streets and clapboard shipbuilder’s cottages alongside Victorian homes, and enjoy shopping along Talbot Street. And don’t miss picture-postcard-perfect Oxford, where grand historic homes with picket fences pair with yachts and sailboats. This is where James Michener outlined his epic book Chesapeake at the Robert Morris Inn. Shopping Mosey through the picturesque towns that deck their halls with twinkle lights and holiday decorations, and browse through the unique and one-of-a-kind shops. The charming historic downtown areas are compact and brilliantly filled with an assortment of fine art galleries, antiques, museums, theaters, and boutiques. Who knows, you might just find an unexpected treasure.

Dining Romantic restaurants and small inns delight visitors with a warm welcome and fabulous fare. Snuggle up near a crackling fire at one of the many fine dining establishments and inns and enjoy a glass of local wine from St. Michael’s Winery or Little Ashby Vineyards (found along the Chesapeake Wine Trail) or a holiday brew from Eastern Shore Brewing Company. If you have the time, you can tour these facilities.

No fewer than 12 restaurants appear in the Zagat guide to the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore restaurants, including the Bartlett Pear Inn (Easton) that received the second highest rating in all categories in 2011 for restaurants in the guide, and Scossa Restaurant and Lounge (Easton), that took honors for “Top Food” and “Top Décor” for the Eastern Shore.

Bartlett Pear’s chef, Jordan Lloyd, has been accumulating awards for his upscale American bistro with his food’s foundation based on classic French technique, and using products from local farms whenever possible. Stay overnight in the charming property he and his wife Alice—his fourth grade sweetheart—own, and walk downstairs to dinner.

Inquire about their themed once-a-month wine dinner, like the recent wild game feast.

Lodging Bring the entire family and start a new tradition with stays at one of the area’s great accommodations. The Inn at Perry Cabin (St. Michaels) is a luxury manor resort situated on a breathtaking 25-acre site overlooking the Miles River near St. Michaels. Visitors might recognize this Inn, selected

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as one of the "World’s Best Places to Stay" by Condé Nast Traveler magazine, from the films Failure to Launch and Wedding Crashers. For a more intimate stay, choose The Tilghman Island Inn (Tilghman), a romantic 20room inn set along the Chesapeake Bay, or the Robert Morris Inn (Oxford), a pre-1710 structure that will take you back in time to old-fashioned holiday celebrations.

For sheer elegance, choose one of the beautifully appointed themed rooms (some larger than apartments) at the fourdiamond Inn at 202 Dover (Easton), an 1874 historic mansion run by husband and wife team Shelby and Ron Mitchell. Let the pampering begin with a complimentary glass of sherry, special turndown treats, steam showers, and jetted tubs. You can arrange for a full-spa package in the privacy of your own room.

Be sure to enjoy the fine dining offered by all of these inns, and the small-town flavors that spice up any holiday.

No matter how you celebrate, you’ll enjoy Talbot County.

For more information visit, The Talbot County Visitor's Center, 11 South Harrison Street, Easton, MD 21601, (410) 770-8000, tourtalbot.org.

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Holly Jolly HAVE A

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by Rick Mundy

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s the festivities, parties, and revelry of the holiday season ramp up, many folks may want to give thought to engaging their older friends and relatives in the fun in a sensible way. Everyone’s situation is different, as older parents, aunts and uncles, or friends may live alone in their own home, in a nursing home, or assisted living facility. Or they may live with you.

The important thing is to be mindful of their needs and wants and help them enjoy this time for added friendship, fellowship, and fun.

An excellent first step is to spend time talking with the seniors in your life and asking what they hope to accomplish this season and how you can help them achieve their plans. There are a myriad of chores associated with holiday preparations as we all well know.

Your senior friends have many of those same chores and you can ease the burden tremendously by giving a hand.

Do they need someone to take them shopping?

Or, would they like you to pick up some things for them so they don’t have to venture out? Post office trips, extra grocery trips, present wrapping, addressing cards (yes, some people still send them), extra cleaning - the list goes on and on.

However, their goals need not be restricted to chores.

What would they like to experience during this busy time?

A drive through Bull Run Park to enjoy the extraordinary light display? (My mom always enjoyed that, especially

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with young children along). There are concerts galore to attend. A big favorite is the Marine Corps concert and sing-along at Wolf Trap in early December - watch the weather and dress for cold. It always seems to be quite chilly.

Your family activities and rituals are another great opportunity for the older relatives to join in. Make sure to include them where it’s possible, whether that means attending Sally’s school play or helping with a party or meal that includes them. Have them hang the first ornament when trimming the tree. As long as they’re able, many seniors like to be active and make a contribution.

So you don’t usually need to tell them to “take it easy.”

Hand Grandma the vegetable peeler and let her go to town with those carrots.

Some Safety/Health Concerns Now that we’ve got Aunt Edith and Neighbor Jones moving and grooving to all the busy activities of the season, let’s also take a moment to consider the challenges of this most stressful time of year: 1) T here is an ever-present danger of getting over-tired.

As anxious as your friends may be to participate in everything, recognize that age presents physical limits and your senior may tire easily with the added activity.

Allow for that possibility, check with them regularly, and plan accordingly. Schedule breaks or nap time

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for them to rest. In a busy house, you might even designate a quiet room where Poppy can sneak off and spend some time alone to chill.

2) A lso watch out for the “holiday blues.”

While anyone can experience low moments or a letdown at various times during the holidays, seniors are especially prone to depressed thoughts at this time of year and should be monitored. Plan activities that get folks outside if possible or at least into well-lit rooms.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is at play during the shorter, darker days of winter, so anything that can brighten the occasion is beneficial.

3) T ake time to make sure your seniors (and the rest of the family) eat well. With the hustle and bustle of extra errands and events, it’s easy to skip a meal or create longer stretches between meals. Plan to stop and eat at appropriate times. At the same time, make sure there are healthy foods around. We can all be tempted

by Christmas cookies and candies so it's wise to limit their availability and focus on healthy, balanced meals. (Even on Christmas morning, my annoying parents (LOL) always made us kids eat some semblance of a healthy breakfast BEFORE we opened presents).

4) I f you’re having your older friends over to your home, keep safety in mind. Confirm that hallways, etc. are accessible and free of obstructions (move all those boxes for Christmas lights back to the basement).

Watch for throw rugs and other obstacles that someone could trip or slip on. For those who are regular visitors to your home but may suffer from some memory issues, be aware that rearranging the furniture could cause confusion.

Make This Season a Positive Joyful Time for All! Our older friends have many memories and so much to offer. Take advantage of this and invite them to share those memories and their stories with the whole family. They will love the chance to bring earlier times to life once again and everyone will learn what Christmas was like “back when I was a child.”

May you find true joy in sharing this season.

Happy Holidays!

What To Give Your Senior Loved Ones This Year Again we start by advising you to simply ask if there are things your senior would like. This will result in one of two responses: either a) “anything is fine,” or b) “you don’t need to get me anything.

I’ve got all I need. Just being with you is gift enough.” But if you press a little, or if the person is like my father-in-law who loved getting presents, you may get some useful ideas.

A prevalent bit of advice is that you generally want to avoid things that take up space. My grandmother, living in a nursing home, gave strict orders that we must not give her anything because she had but a single room that was already full. Besides, she claimed she was old and didn’t need anything.

With that in mind there are many thoughtful gifts that seniors will enjoy.

1) Gift cards for restaurants or almost any retailer are always handy and take no space. With those, the recipient can buy what they want when they want. It might be an evening out or a new clothing item, but it’s done on their terms.

2) T hen there are gifts of time or help. While you probably already share time and help with your loved one, this can be targeted as a special afternoon for just the two of you, doing something different that you wouldn’t usually do together. Or, you can complete a certain project for your loved one that you know needs to be done.

3) Give them one of their favorite foods.

Yes, it takes space but it will be consumed so it won’t take space for long.

4) G ive tickets to the movies or a concert that you know they would like. Offer to be their date or offer to drive them and their date as appropriate.

5) M ake a donation to their favorite cause in their name or buy a farm animal for a needy family in Nicaragua through Food for the Poor or similar organizations. There are countless opportunities like these where your gift will make a huge difference in others’ lives.

These are just a few suggestions. Have fun coming up with your own ideas for that special friend this year and watch their eyes light up.

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COLLEEN'S CHRISTMAS IN

Great Falls

by Colleen Sheehy Orme

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he air is crisp as I make my way into Great Falls Village. It is the long established center of town where Georgetown Pike meets Walker Road.

My family made its way here in 1964 and settled just two blocks away. I stand at this iconic center of town and though much has changed, I would say little has changed.

It remains the intersection of quaint meets metropolitan.

It is still home to the charming small town businesses that boast coveted products and the loyalty and customization that makes them worth traveling for.

I step off the curb, breathe in that jolting winter air, stop long enough to capture my youthful holiday past and hit the ground ready to create my holiday present.

Katie’s Coffee The well worn path to Katie’s Coffee welcomes me as the door swings open. I often start my day here so the predictably warm, joyfully sweet staff offers me my vice before the words escape my mouth to order. It is an inviting and happy spot that brings locals and visitors of all kinds. The seats are stuffed with business people, tennis girls, lone computer mavericks, and mothers with children.

I am so comfortable here that my friend Annie calls this my ‘office.’ She is correct. I can often be found pounding the computer keys for an impending deadline. A baffling concept to many, as writing is a solitary discipline.

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However, I am the youngest of a large, robust Irish family.

The surrounding action makes me feel grounded enough to feel comfortably energized.

I buy gift cards for Katie’s Tea, the first item on my list of ‘checking it once and checking it twice,’ to get crossed off.

The tea is an experience of delight created by Executive Chef, John Conway. A luxury for all those who savor dainty china tea cups meeting their lips, as yummy tea sandwiches and desserts sit on top of pressed white linen tablecloths.

I grab one of Chef John’s distinctively Irish Scones, shout my goodbyes and find my way out the door.

I stuff my gift certificates in my purse. I relish the thought of delivering them to my sisters, sister-in-law, and niece for an afternoon well spent.

Grandmother’s Back Room I make my way down the steps and to Grandmother’s Back Room (www.grandmothersbackroom.com) in search of the perfect children’s gift. Too many sweet little things to choose from. The shop is home to special items that can’t be found in many children’s departments. There are exquisite Christening gowns, handmade sweaters, and smartly smocked dresses that scream to be taken home.

I spot a fun Virginia Tech hand-woven “Hokie” hat, that every Hokie baby should model. I stop to squeeze and examine the cutest of stuffed animals nestled sweetly

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next to treasured books.

I take in the receiving blankets and personalized pillows as well as the other countless and unique gifts.

Adeler’s Jewelers I bid my goodbye and I make my way across the ‘Village Green’ towards Adeler’s Jewelers (www. adelerjewelers.com). Their charming store is reminiscent of their distinct design. As I approach I am reminded of a recent chat with Jorge Adeler. His passion for design was ever present, but what impressed me most was his recognition of the intense intimacy which jewelry truly signifies.

On that visit, Jorge spoke eloquently of the family business that he and his wife built and that his talented daughters have now joined.

I sat across from him as he explained the powerful significance of the band on his finger. The band he twists with meaning, is filled with love. It has been created with pieces of gold that once belonged to his wife, his daughters, and other members of his family. He melted these treasures and brought them new significance.

I am jolted back to the present as I hear the door close behind me. My eyes are slammed with beauty. It is hard for a sparkle junkie like me to ignore. Each piece as distinctively gorgeous as the Adeler trademark demands.

I am instinctually drawn to the three dogs that make this business home. I am also an animal junkie. Their eloquent doggie manners keep them behind the counter.

They are as precisely trained as is the artistry in this place they call home.

December marks their grand holiday sale. A DO NOT MISS for any jewelry addict within several states. I bring the jewels to life, well at least to my life, as I try them on for holiday size. The pink sapphire calls my name.

The Adler girls, Wendy and Val, have an energy that beautifully belongs to this place. They are a family,

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a business, and a part of the community. They are a perfect complement to their father.

I hate to leave all that glitters and gold. I have decided that I want to create a wondrous consolidation of love much like the one Jorge lovingly twisted on his hand, a family heirloom that will be customized and all our own.

Great Dogs of Great Falls I grab my sweet and somewhat wild chocolate lab Hazel before I make my way across the street and into Great Dogs of Great Falls (www.greatdogsofgreatfalls.com).

It is after all, the season to sparkle and my crazy Hazy is looking for her doggie equivalent of the little black dress. Hazel slams through the door and a few people before throwing herself at the staff. She embarrasses her mommy, screaming for attention as though she gets positively none at home.

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Truth be told all of my friends know she is my spoiled baby. Proud mommy that I am I let her shamelessly beg for attention and promise to pick her up when she is looking grand enough to once again pose like a present under the tree.

It’s hard to make my way out because there are too many perfectly wonderful goodies to choose from to spoil my Hazel with once she is washed and wondrous. What is it about doggie toys that make you squeeze them?

I look at the holiday, candy colored, and striped collars.

How striking Hazel would look in one of those! I want to buy her a snowman, elf, and candy cane toy, but I need to come back so that I can surprise her with those under the tree. I spy the perfect leopard doggie bed for only the chicest pooches. It’s no wonder Oprah owns the same brand for her canine companions.

As I turn to leave I spy Fiesta Ware dog bowls.

Who knew?

Maison et Jardin I saunter down the sidewalk and make my way into Maison et Jardin (www.maisonetjardinltd.com). It is a treat for me as the women here are as fun and fabulous as the items they sell for my home.

Their decorating magic mojo has transformed this stunning shop into trees that transform a grown woman into a child. I am nearly pushed into toddler form, needing to be dragged out of the store, demanding “Mine, all mine.” It’s one of those moments where I don’t know whether to be happy for them or sad for me. I want my house and my tree to look exactly like this.

They are comfortable in their talent, casually demonstrating this is really no big deal to them.

They offer to help me make this magic happen on my own turf. Wow! That would be fabulous.

I am looking for several gifts. There is a little something for everyone on my list. I find exquisite holiday decorations and extremely ‘entertaining’ (excuse the pun) hostess gifts. In each nook and cranny there is something that every homeowner will crave. I find myself magnetized to their “Elf On A Shelf” tree and vow to bring the little ones on my list back for a peek. I shout to my ‘store’ shopping buddies and they indulge me with a ‘I swear you are no bother’ look as I once again take them from their box filled unpacking duties.

There are so many other places to visit, but I have chatted in small town manner and made my way through only a few retail wonders. I have to fetch my Hazel as she is a bit ‘noisy’ once she is done with her spa treatment.

Dante’s Restaurant

Celebration of Lights Dusk is settling through the town I call home signaling it is time for the “Celebration of Lights,” Saturday, December 1st from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Great Falls Village Centre Hill.

It strikes the beginning of the holiday light that shines amongst us. Holiday music from the Langley Madrigal Singers moves through me while I sip hot cider. I take in the wonder filled children racing between the petting zoo and pony rides. I wave to Mr. and Mrs. Claus perched grandly on their fire truck escort. It is the 22nd year of this annual tree lighting ceremony.

I have enjoyed this annual Great Falls shopping experience so much that I am not yet ready to call it a night.

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I make my way down Walker Road to the intersection of Colvin Run Road. I park my car and make my way in for a bit of dinner and vino at Dante’s Restaurant (www.danterestaurant. com). It is the perfect ending to my holiday hoopla. The twinkling lights setting off the perfect majesty of the stately old building.

It’s solid, stately structure making it just the right place to escape the cold and retreat into one of their many, charming rooms to sip, savor, and celebrate the season.

I slide into my chair, grab my wine and reach for the scrumptious bread in front of me. I have to taste their signature tomato topped bread first, as it is my favorite.

I order a delicious pasta choice realizing that I have never ever been disappointed in a meal, or the service in this grand ole place.

I sip, savor, and celebrate the intersection of people, presents, and purpose, and this place I call home. author: Colleen Sheehy Orme, is a freelance journalist and marketing consultant in Great Falls. ormec686@aol.com.

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GEXCITATIONS reat

by Colleen Sheehy Orme

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here is a quote by Roger Babson, “Let him who would enjoy a good future waste none of his present.” It is a nod to living the ‘experience’ of life.

The holiday bustle alternates demanding attention to detail and reminding the precious value of time spent with loved ones. It is also a time where the world opens up wide enough to see outside the four walls of home.

So why not look beyond the beautifully wrapped gift box and on to the adventure side of giving? Why not give the gift of experience? Excitations (www.excitations. com) delivers exciting adventures. They believe “Give a Gift... Give a Memory.”

A look at their wide and exciting selections leaves something for every dream and every walk of life. If it is a thrill you seek then check out their Romantic Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two, Extreme Stock Car Driving, or Skydiving packages.

If animals are your number one love then check out the Penguin Encounter for One, Dog Musher Experience for Two, or Cattle Drive. They even offer to Swim with the Sharks.

If enhancing a dream, then look to Excitations Model for A Day or Private Singing Coaching experiences.

Of course, food is always appealing to both the gourmet and beyond. There are Meet the Winemaker for Two, Cigar Tasting for Two, Best Seat in the House: Wine & Dine, Learn To Make Sushi, and Sous Chef for the Day.

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There are other enticing and fun, as well as relaxing and mellow experiences, such as Flower Arranging Parties, Birthday at the Ballpark, Exotic Car for a Day, or a Full Moon Horseback Ride.

Excitations has something for every person in your life.

They also expand beyond the individual and into Corporate Gift Experiences. These corporate gifts can be meant for customers or employees. In either case an excellent relationship building scenario. An experience that will surely leave customers chatting about your company for years to come.

The Excitations website is incredibly easy and fun to navigate.

It offers the opportunity to sort by region, price, type of experience, occasion, and gift recipient. If there are just too many intriguing choices, no problem, as they offer gift cards as well. For even more fun, tape the hoopla and send to Excitations so they may share your experience via their website.

Who knew there was such a thing as indoor skydiving?

Who wouldn’t be captivated by this unique form of giving?

Excitations offers gifts that leave the four walls of home, but which will return to those walls with years of joy filled stories.

What an Extraordinary present, perfect for this time of year. author: Colleen Sheehy Orme, is a freelance journalist and marketing consultant in Great Falls. ormec686@aol.com.

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Santa Claus

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Thomas Nast

by John McMahon

The man behind today's Santa

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ANTA! You recognize this portly, joyous, white-bearded man wearing a red coat with white collar and cuffs, whitecuffed red pants, black leather belt, and boots. This image of Santa became popular in the United States and Canada in the 19th century thanks to the drawings of caricaturist and political cartoonist Thomas Nast. It’s been maintained and reinforced through song, radio, television, children’s books, and films. The ubiquitous Cocoa-Cola ad campaign has reinforced this depiction of Santa. This jolly old elf image has influenced the modern perceptions of Father Christmas, Sinterklaas, and Saint Nicholas in European culture.

Thomas Nast (Sept. 27, 1840 – Dec. 7, 1902) was a German-born American caricaturist and editorial cartoonist who is considered to be the “Father of the American Cartoon.” He was the scourge of William Magear “Boss Tweed” and the corrupt New York City Tammany Hall political machine. Among his notable works was the political symbol of the elephant for the Republican Party. His editorial cartoons highly influenced both Lincoln and Grant’s election victories. He popularized the symbols of Uncle Sam, Columbia (the female personification of American values), and the Democratic donkey, though contrary to popular belief, Nast did not create them.

on the verge of failing out. After school, he started working in 1856 as a draftsman for Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper.

On March 19, 1859, his drawings appeared for the first time in Harper’s Weekly.

Nast first drew Santa Claus for the Christmas season on the Harper’s Weekly cover and center-fold illustration in 1863 to memorialize the family sacrifices of the Union during the dark early days of the Civil War. Nast was a Radical Republican, a liberal, progressive, nationalistic, and a fierce supporter for the Union. He skillfully used allegory and melodrama in his art to support the causes he believed in. Nast’s Santa appeared as a kindly figure representing Christmas, the holiday celebrating the birth of Christ. Santa was depicted as a small elf-like figure who supported the Union. His use of Santa Claus was sad for

Nast was born in the barracks of Landau, Germany, the son of a trombonist in the Bavarian 9th regiment band. He had a half sister named Andie. The elder Nast’s socialist political convictions put him at odds with the Bavarian government, and in 1846 he left Landau, enlisting first on a French manof-war and subsequently on an American ship. He sent his wife and children to New York City, and at the end of his enlistment in 1850 he joined them there.

Thomas Nast’s passion for drawing was apparent from an early age. Nast attended school in New York City from the age of six to fifteen, including the National Academy of Design but he was forced to drop out because of financial problems. It’s been said Nast had problems adjusting to his new life in America and never took well to school. He was not a particularly good speller and spent his entire school career

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He has been called, perhaps not with accuracy, but with substantial justice, the Father of American Caricature.

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-Thomas Nast’s obituary in Harper’s Weekly

the faltering Union war effort in which Nast so strongly believed in and sad for the separation and loss of soldiers and families.

The cover (below) shows Santa Claus visiting a Civil War Camp.

In the background, a sign can be seen that reads “Welcome Santa Claus.” The illustration shows Santa handing out gifts to children and soldiers. One soldier receives a new pair of socks, and Santa is pictured sitting on his sleigh, which is being pulled by reindeer. Santa is pictured with a long white beard, a furry hat, collar, and belt. Many of our modern perceptions of Santa Claus are demonstrated.

celebration of Christmas, with its commercialized gift exchanges, developed in cities, led by New York, after 1880. Today Nast’s Santa Claus thrives in American culture, crossing both Christian and secular boundaries.

(Sources: Ohio State University Press)

When Nast created his image of Santa Claus he was drawing on his native German tradition of Saint Nicholas, a fourth century bishop known for his kindness and generosity. In the German Christian tradition, December 6th is Saint Nicholas day, a festive day honoring Saint Nicholas and a day of gift giving. Nast combined this tradition of Saint Nicholas with other German folk traditions of elves to draw his Santa in 1862.

Some may claim that Nast “invented” Santa Claus in 1862 but it overlooks the centuries-long contributions from multiple sources and cultures that went into Nast’s Santa.

During the Civil War, although not yet a holiday, Christmas was a traditional festival celebration in the United States.

(It was President Grant who signed an Act making the 1st Day of January, the 25th Day of December, the 4th Day of July, and Thanksgiving Day, Holidays, on June 28, 1870). In Nast’s time, Christmas was not a day when offices or factories closed; but the development of Christmas as a holiday and the use of Santa Claus as a secular symbol of gift giving removed from its Christian roots occurred during Nast’s lifetime. In 1822, Clement Clarke Moore wrote the poem A Visit From St. Nicholas (popularly known by its first line: Twas the Night Before Christmas). The poem helped popularize the tradition of exchanging gifts, and seasonal Christmas shopping began to assume economic importance. Charles Dickens' poem A Christmas Carol (December 1843) is credited with restoring the holiday to one of merriment and festivity in Britain and America, after a period of sobriety. The modern American

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he giving season is a reminder that there are many in need. Though racing from festive infused shopping to sipping frothy egg nog it's a time to reach out and remember community.

The dilemma for many in this new digital, fast paced world is not wanting to give, but how to give? The commitment and desire is present, but the time is far too precious.

Enter, B-thrifty (www.b-thrifty.com), a super thrift store with more than 250,000 items. A forerunner in the visionary commerce of tomorrow, B-thrifty is a business based on giving back to the community.

They are dedicated to ‛recycling.’ A transforming concept in the world of ‛thrift.’ It is a reminder that there is a great value not only in the items they offer, but in the concept of re-purposing those items to help others.

They are ‘b-green’ at B-thrifty.

Though many enjoy the benefits of thrift stores, B-thrifty is centered around helping those who can’t really afford certain things. They are a community-centric business.

Case in point, B-thrifty will partner with local churches and collect their donations. They then give their parishoners in need a B-thrifty card that allows them to select from their massive collection. A fabulous benefit as a church may have a limited selection of donated items for a family to choose from.

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B-thrifty is presenting an exciting movement towards ‘for profit’ businesses rooting themselves in philanthropic purpose. The future demands businesses that make it easier for us to give perhaps because our over stimulated lives make it more difficult to make the time for it.

B-thrifty will come and pick up any items an individual would like to donate and recycle, be it clothing, electronics, housewares, furniture, etc. They will even retrieve couches and beds which are traditionally much more difficult to have picked up.

“B-thrifty is convenient,” says Alonso Zamora, one of the owners. “We are able to make it easy.” The truth is, B-thrifty is extremely efficient in both the needs of those who want to recycle their belongings, and those who benefit from the recycling.

In addition to picking up items from individual households, B-thrifty invites businesses to participate as well. “We come out and put our recycling boxes at area businesses,” says Zamora. “We also participate in community outreach with local partners.”

Terri Fischer, Director of Corporate Partners for the National Association of Professional Organizers, D.C. Chapter, has partnered with B-thrifty. “B-thrifty has participated in a significant and impactful way with our community service project with A Wider Circle

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(www.awidercircle.org), a program working to end poverty in the D.C. metro area,” says Fischer. “At his own expense, Alonso Zamora hauled numerous truckloads of discards that were cluttering up the Wider Circle warehouse, so that these items might be recycled and to make processing of new donations to the charity possible,” says Fischer. “In addition, he and his son supplied many hours of volunteer labor, working with NAPO-WDC to assist Wider Circle in organizing their warehouse.”

Fischer like others who have experienced B-thrifty, value the experience. "There are options other than donating to a 501c that can be very worthwhile and beneficial all the way around,” says Fischer.

Depending on the day of the week B-thrifty offers discounts, be it for a federal holiday, for seniors, or for the armed forces, police, and firefighters. B-thrifty also has a program that allows free clothes for kids in need and donates three outfits every six months.

duty to basically help out. Those are the kinds of things that B-thrifty wants to do. To reach out to businesses, non-profits, government, and the local community to make a difference. We want to change one community at a time.” If this holiday season invites you to want to give and recycle a few items from your home then you can feel good doing so. Just call B-thrifty and Alonso Zamora at 703-496-5100 and in the thoughtful words of Terri Fischer, "Consider it your contribution to a better community."

B-thrifty 13412 Jefferson Davis Highway Woodbridge, VA 22191 703-496-5100 www.b-thrifty.com Alonso Zamora author: Colleen Sheehy Orme, is a freelance journalist and marketing consultant in Great Falls. ormec686@aol.com.

“What’s important out of all of this is that B-thrifty is a catalyst that gets everyone together,” says Zamora.

“What are we going to do for the community? It’s our

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DOGFISH HEAD Ale House

Clare & Don's

703.534.3342 | dogfishalehouse.com 6220 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church Comfortable, casual surroundings and service, tasty and unique wood-grilled food, and the craft-brewed Dogfish ales. Great selection of year-round beers plus all the seasonal and special release beers. For food selections you’ll find half-pound burgers, steaks, pizza, and salmon. $$

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A taste of Florida right in the heart of Falls Church. Live music every weekend, right next door to the State Theatre, it's the perfect place to unwind with a happy hour at the bar or eat a delicious meal on a sunny restaurant patio. Offering a wide varied menu featuring fresh seafood, great fish and chips, creative vegetarian selections and a little something for everyone. $$

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Idylwood Grill & Wine bar

703.992.0915 | idylwoodgrill.com 2190 Pimmit Dr, Unit B, Falls Church There is always something special about a good neighborhood restaurant. Idylwood Grill's welcoming atmosphere, attentive staff, and fine cuisine is a welcome addition to our area's casual dining scene. It may be hard to choose from their menu of seafood, pastas, steaks, veal, salads, and more. $$

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LOST DOG CAFE

BAZIN'S ON CHURCH

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Walking into the Lost Dog Cafe, you’ll discover a friendly, welcoming atmosphere that mingles well with the buzz of a busy, popular restaurant. The menu includes dozens of sandwiches of all types, specialty gourmet pizzas with toppings ranging from the standard to the extraordinary, and a selection of fresh salads. Takeout and delivery options are available. $$

Set on historic Church Street in the heart of Vienna, Bazin's on Church continues to exceed the expectations of the town's discriminating diners. Chef Patrick Bazin's modern American cuisine is simply extraordinary. Stop in for a drink at the bar or a delicious meal in their comfortable and casual dining area. Reservations are strongly recommended. $$$

Eat, Cook, and Entertain. Open Kitchen is a true culinary community. Featuring a bistro where food and wine lovers gather to enjoy seasonally-inspired handmade food in our open kitchen. Diners will savor global and local wines, worldly cuisine, freshly roasted coffees, hand-blended teas, made-in-house desserts, in an environmentally conscious establishment. $$$

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703.356.5678 | lostdogcafe.com 1690 Anderson Rd, McLean

Tysons Bagel Market

703.448.0080 | tysonsbagelmarket.com 8137 Leesburg Pike, Vienna Bagels boiled and baked the traditional way, crusty on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside. Choose from one of their many fresh-baked varieties with a schmeer of several cream cheeses. A full breakfast menu also awaits you, along with a long list of deli and grilled sandwiches. $

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703.532.WAVE | clareanddons.com 130 N Washington St, Falls Church

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703.255.7212 | bazinsonchurch.com 111 Church St, Vienna

bOULEVARD cAFE & cATERING

703.883.0557 | boulevardcafecatering.com 8180 Greensboro Dr, McLean Boulevard Café & Catering is your corporate catering service in the Tysons Corner area.

Think of Boulevard when planning office celebrations, sales and breakfast meetings, office holiday parties, home celebrations, and last-minute occasions. Breakfast, cold luncheon buffets, entrée salads, hot entrees to hors d’oeuvres and desserts. $

703.942.8148 | openkitchen-dc.com 7155 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church

Neisha Thai

703.883.3588 | neisha.net 7924 Tysons Corner Ctr, McLean Offering traditional Thai cuisine in a truly exceptional surrounding, Neisha Thai has the all the favorites from wonton soup, papaya salad, the crying tiger steak and the favorite passion beef. Vegetarian dishes like Pad Pak Jae and spicy eggplant.

You'll love this restaurant.

Delivery service too. $$

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Spices enhance flavor and add that “zing” to the food. The chefs at Haandi are masters at controlling the blend of the spices to prepare for you the most wonderful and authentic Indian cuisine you have ever tasted. You can choose from vegetarian, chicken, seafood and lamb entrees, plus tandoori charcoal grill, wok entrees, tandoori bread and more. $$

Diya Restaurant located near Tysons Corner in Vienna, captures the same exuberance of a traditional South Asian celebration and offers connoisseurs a culinary mosaic of Indian flavors. The vibrant ambience provides an authentic dining experience coupled with the warmth of Indian hospitality. $$

Maple Ave Restaurant serves eclectic American cuisine in the heart of Vienna, blending American with Asian, Latin American, and French flavors and techniques. Ranging from fresh-grilled Bronzini to homemade Carnival Funnel Cake served with vanilla bean ice cream.

Perfect place to enjoy your favorite cocktail or for a first-time date. $$

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703.533.3501 | haandi.com 1222 West Broad St, Falls Church

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evo bistro

CafÉ oggi

A wonderful tapas and wine bar where friends can meet and share small plates, laughter, and of course, wine. Wine selections are available by the taste through their "enomatic" wine system, so you can choose that perfect bottle from their fabulous wine list. The Mediterranean influenced tapas are exquisite. Salads, seafood, grilled meats, and don't forget those lamb chops! $$$

For over 19 years Café Oggi has reflected a pure and newfound combination of Italy’s old world sophistication with McLean’s contemporary novelty. Authentic preparations in an inviting and warm atmosphere, Café Oggi aims to please.

Pasta, fresh fish, succulent veal, a notable wine list and more. You’ll think you’re in Rome. $$$

703.288.4422 | evobistro.com 1313 Old Chain Bridge Rd, McLean

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OLD BROGUE

703.759.3309 | oldbrogue.com 760 Walker Rd, #C, Great Falls The Old Brogue warmly welcomes everyone, young and old. At the bar, you’ll find the best beverages from all over the world.

From the kitchen, enjoy fresh specialties as well as traditional Irish fare such as Guinness Beef Pie, Fish ‘n Chips, or Irish Bangers. A wide variety of appetizers, soups, sandwiches, salads, entrees and desserts are available. $$

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Ireland's Four Provinces

703.534.8999 | 4psva.com 105 West Broad Street, Falls Church Award winning, Ireland's Four Provinces offers as genuine an Irish experience as you can get on this side of the pond. Guinness as it's meant to be poured and traditional Irish fare such as fish 'n chips, corned beef and cabbage, Irish bangers, and Gaelic entertainment. A very popular place. $$

703.319.2177 | mapleaverestaurant.com 47 Maple Ave W, Vienna

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Peking Express of Vienna

703.281.2445 | peking-express.com 103 Center Street N #107, Vienna Love, love, love! Outstanding selections for lunch and dinner. A neighborhood Chinese restaurant ready to satisfy your craving.

Combination platters include Egg Roll and choice of soups, authentic appetizers, chicken, shrimp, beef and pork selections and the Fried Rice or Lo Mein is to die for!

Now with seating! $$

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Sea pearl

703.372.5161 | seapearlrestaurant.com 8191 Strawberry Ln, Falls Church Combining the inspired creativity of Chef Sly Liao with the trendsetting design of Studios Architecture to create Northern Virginia’s most memorable dining experience. Focused on seafood, Sea Pearl’s menus also include salads, pasta, poultry, steak and more. Treat yourself to a great brunch on the weekend, or early evening offerings during the week. $$$

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1) J ax & Bones Outdoor Dog Bed Made from Sunbrella® fabric, this outdoor dog bed will give your pal a comfortable place to nap or relax while enjoying the outdoors (from $158).

4) Dog Tornado A fun interactive game with plastic layers that rotate to reveal treats and food.

Great for cats too! ($44.99).

7) Bob-A-Lot Interactive Toy Keep your playful pup busy by putting treats or food in the upper and lower chambers where you can adjust the opening to make it easier or more difficult to find those yummy snacks ($21.99).

Wylie Wagg, 7505 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, (703) 748-0022, wyliewagg.com.

2) Tiger Dreamz Luxury Trundle Bed A soft and luxurious faux fur cat bed that can transform into a nest, sleeping bag, and fold out into a blanket; perfect for the cat that loves to lounge ($59.99).

Wylie Wagg, 7505 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, (703) 748-0022, wyliewagg.com.

3) Savvy Dog & Cat Beds These organic pets beds are made from shredded natural latex, organic cotton, and foam. They come in a variety of sizes to accommodate any size pet. (Savvy Kitty $69, Savvy Dog from $79).

Savvy Rest, 258 Maple Avenue E, Vienna, (703) 255-7040, savvyrest.com.

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Profeed, 234 Maple Avenue E, Vienna, (703) 242-7387, profeedpet.com.

5) Doorway Dangli Set up this fun interactive toy for your kitty that loves to play. Fill Dangli with catnip or treats and hang over their head and watch them go nuts ($11.99).

Profeed, 234 Maple Avenue E, Vienna, (703) 242-7387, profeedpet.com.

6) TropiClean TropiClean naturally flosses and helps prevent plaque and tartar build up by using liquid floss that you apply to the ball and then toss to your pup to play (from $17).

Profeed, 234 Maple Avenue E, Vienna, (703) 242-7387, profeedpet.com.

Wylie Wagg, 7505 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, (703) 748-0022, wyliewagg.com.

8) Kitty Boinks Colorful mesh toys that can spring up to 30 feet when compressed. Your kitty will have hours of fun ($1.50 for three).

Wylie Wagg, 7505 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, (703) 748-0022, wyliewagg.com.

9) Hear Doggy If you're pup that loves to chew on squeaky toys, but you don’t love the sound as much as they do, this toy is a great solution. A plush toy with patented ultrasonic squeakers, are too high pitch for humans to hear (from $13).

Profeed, 234 Maple Avenue E, Vienna, (703) 242-7387, profeedpet.com.

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10) Monster Max A giant stuffed orange monkey that’s 45 inches tall and very bright. This plush toy

by Patchwork Pet Collection will amuse your pet for hours with its squeakers and fuzzy fur ($50).

Profeed, 234 Maple Avenue E, Vienna, (703) 242-7387, profeedpet.com.

Hungry Pet 11) Jonathan Adler Dog Bowl Mat A stylish and fun mat designed by Jonthan Adler, that wipes clean from spills, and has a non-slip backing to keep it in place ($14).

Dandelion Patch, 111 Church Street NW, Vienna, (703) 319-9099, thedandelionpatch.com.

12) Kitty Kaviar Delectable shaved slices of dried Bonito fish with no additives, preservatives, or by-products. This is a special tasty treat that can be served as an treat or a topping for dinner ($8.99).

Wylie Wagg, 7505 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, (703) 748-0022, wyliewagg.com.

13) Fiesta Ware Porcelain Bowls Durable, chip-proof bowls that are dishwasher safe and come in a variety of fun colors and sizes (from $14.95).

Great Dogs, 9859 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, (703) 759-3601, greatdogsofgreatfalls.com.

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14) Jonathan Adler Collars Snazzy patterns made with durable canvas and nylon grosgrain ribbon, which includes transparent buckles complete with bone shaped tags (from $16.25).

18) Timothy Bungalow House Made of 100% Timothy hay, this house offers plenty of material for chewing and nibbling, and also gives them a hideout to run in and out of (from $19.99).

Dandelion Patch, 111 Church Street NW, Vienna, (703) 319-9099, thedandelionpatch.com.

Wylie Wagg, 7505 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, (703) 748-0022, wyliewagg.com.

15) Pugz Dog Boots Warm and fuzzy boots to keep your pups tootsies warm. Easy to put on and keep on, faux leather and faux fur make this couture bootie perfect for the stylish pet (from $14.99).

Wylie Wagg, 7505 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, (703) 748-0022, wyliewagg.com.

19) Ox Bow Simple Rewards Treats Give your little one tasty and healthy treats by giving them medleys of distinctive flavors like Cranberry-Rosemary and Lavender-Chamomile ($6.99).

16) Doggie Knit Hat & Scarf A red and white knit scarf and hat to keep your fuzzy one cozy this winter.

With a cute white winter pattern and red yarn balls, these are too much to pass up ($16.95 each).

20) Woodland Get-A-Way Surprise your furry friend with a new hideout made of solid wood, which is safe to chew. They’ll love running in and out the door and looking out the window (from $7.99).

Great Dogs, 9859 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, (703) 759-3601, greatdogsofgreatfalls.com.

Profeed, 234 Maple Avenue E, Vienna, (703) 242-7387, profeedpet.com.

Profeed, 234 Maple Avenue E, Vienna, (703) 242-7387, profeedpet.com.

17) Jingle All The Way Collars Jingle All The Way Collars combine silver jingle bells and vibrant red leather to add holiday cheer when your pet trots along on his walk (from $22.95).

Great Dogs, 9859 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, (703) 759-3601, greatdogsofgreatfalls.com.

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