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Kiwanis Holiday Lights November 23 - December 31 Sibley Park, Mankato 10th Annual “To Drive the Cold Winter Away” Holiday Concert Saturday, November 24 at 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 220 East Hickory Street, Mankato Old favorites, new music, special guests and fun prizes! Admission: $15 at the door.

A free will offering will benefit VINE Faith in Action The Betsy-Tacy Society Victorian Christmas Saturdays, December 1st & 8th Betsy-Tacy Houses @ 332 & 333 Center Street in Mankato Lorie Line & Her Fab Five The 2012 Holiday Extravaganza “Immanuel” Thursday, December 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Verizon Wireless Center Soundstage “Immanuel” will feature glorious Christmas music, all centered around Lorie’s concert grand piano. Line will bring her Fab Five, which will feature new “stars” on the stage this year. Plan to bring and ring your bells as they will once again be part of this brand new and exciting holiday show!

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Mankato Symphony Orchestra Presents Candy Cane Concert Sunday, December 9 - 3:00 p.m.

Mankato West High School Auditorium Sure to get you in the mood for the holidays! Selections from the classic fairy tale Hanesl & Gretel and Christmas carols sung by the sassy and soulful singer/storyteller Jenn Alexander.

Music on the Hill - Folk Origins Sunday, December 11 - 4:30 p.m.

Mankato West High School Auditorium Portions of Handel’s Messiah stir the soul and uplift the spirit in time for the Christmas season.

GSR Fine Arts Festival Friday, November 30 -11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

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The Mankato Ballet Company Presents The Nutcracker Saturday, December 15th & Sunday, December 16th Ted Paul Theatre Minnesota State University This is Mankato’s original Holiday classic set to the music of Tchaikovsky.

Joining us for this event will be sure to take your imagination on a magical journey to a lavish Christmas party full of surprises, a fierce battle between toy soldiers and mice and tot he Land of Sweets welcomed by Sugar Plum Fairy.

Start your own family tradition this year by coming and creating your own magical holiday memories.

Adults $17, Students/Seniors $14, Children 12 and under $10 Tickets may be purchased from the MSU box office beginning November 1st.

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any people harbor strong opinions with regard to which type of Christmas tree they want to purchase. Some cannot live without a natural, freshly-cut Christmas tree, while others prefer the convenience of artificial trees. Those who insist on a natural tree might want to consider the following tips when buying what’s likely their biggest decorative item of the holiday season.

•Ask when the tree was cut down. Precut trees may be cut down weeks before they’re sold.

So if you’re buying a precut tree, chances are the tree was cut down much earlier than you think. This doesn’t mean the tree won’t make it through the holiday season, but a tree that was cut several weeks ago should have some of its bottom trunk removed before it’s placed in the stand. This will make it easier for the tree to consume water. This step likely isn’t necessary if the tree was cut down the same day you bring it home.

hazard and can make it difficult for the tree to retain moisture. There should also be ample space between the top of the tree and the ceiling.

• Have the tree shaken before taking it home. A tree should be shaken in a shaker before you put it in your car and bring it home. A shaker removes any debris or dead needles from • Place some covering on the ground beneath the tree. Even a freshly cut natural tree will the tree, which can save you the trouble of cleaning up all of those dead needles from your shed needles over the course of the holiday season. Before placing the stand in the location you’ve chosen, put some type of covering, such as a tree bag, beneath the stand so it’s easier living room floor later on. to gather all those needles once the holiday season has ended.

• Have the tree wrapped before taking it home. A tree should also be wrapped in twine • Remember that natural trees are thirsty. Men and women who have never had a natural before taking it home. The twine should be tight enough to keep the tree’s branches from Christmas tree in the past might be surprised at just how thirsty natural trees get. The blowing in the wind when you attach the tree to the top of your vehicle. If possible, keep the tree wrapped in twine as you place it in the stand. This makes the tree easier to control. stand’s reservoir should have lots of water, which should never dip below the stump. If the water dips below the stump, you might be forced to cut a little more off the bottom of the • Choose the right location. When looking for the right place to set up your natural tree, it’s trunk to ensure the tree will make it through the holiday season. That can be a hassle once the tree has been decorated, so be sure to check the water in the reservoir at least once per best to choose a spot that’s cool and free of drafts. The tree should not be placed near heat sources, including appliances, fireplaces or vents, because such heat sources create a safety day to maintain adequate water levels.

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oliday decorating is a big part of the holiday season. Bins are taken out of the attic or garage, and decorations are once again given their opportunity to shine for several weeks before being packed away again.

Among the many decorations families use to deck the halls are ornaments that were made by hand. This year creating homemade ornaments can be a crafty project that helps families make new holiday memories.

Christmas tree ornaments come in all shapes and sizes and often tell the stories of holiday traditions. There are several different ways to create personalized, do-ityourself ornaments and leave the cheap, easily broken ornaments from the dollar stores behind.

Photo ornaments Fun photo ornaments showcase how a family has changed and grown over the years. Experiment with different ways to create these ornaments. You can glue a photo to a ceramic ornament and cover it with decoupage glaze to set it permanently. Try purchasing clear, glass ornaments, then remove the top of the ornament, which is usually spring-loaded, before slipping a photo inside and replacing the top. You also can laminate a photo, punch a hole in the top and affix a ribbon.

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Ceramic ornaments The popularity of paint-it-yourself pottery has led to an increase in ceramic and crafts shops across the country. During the holiday season such shops offer many holiday items that can be painted. Often the store will then fire the pieces after they are painted so that they are shiny and hardened for display.

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shop, where typically there are unfinished ceramic ornaments that can be painted with acrylic paints found right in the next aisle. A finishing coat of clear glaze will help protect the ornaments from year to year.

Wood crafts Many of today’s craft centers have expanded to include sections devoted to unfinished wood items. Everything from letters to animal cutouts to boxes and rocking horses can be purchased and finished. Turn keepsake boxes into painted and ribbon-adorned gift boxes. Stain a treasure chest that can be used to store reindeer snacks for Santa’s crew. Turn small decorative pieces into ornaments for the tree.

Paint and affix wood initials onto stocking holders to identify to whom each stocking belongs. Crafty individuals also can turn plain wood plaques into signs with clever sayings, such as “Park your sleigh here.”

Scavenge around the house Young children can use any medium for making ornaments. Garlands made of macaroni or popcorn are traditional. Fabric scraps can be sewn and stuffed with potpourri for homemade scent satchels. Hand-drawn pictures can be made and laminated and hung on the tree.

The only obstacle with regard to DIY ornaments is a limited imagination. Homemade items can add whimsy and a personal touch to the holiday season.

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Ingredients: • 9 pieces candy corn • 1/2 to 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter • 34 round butter-flavored crackers • 12 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped • 34 miniature chocolate chips • 34 milk chocolate M&M’s • Licorice pieces or assorted colors of decorating gel

• Remove yellow ends from candy corn. Cut each candy in half lengthwise; set aside.

• Spread peanut butter over half of the crackers; top with remaining crackers to make sandwiches.

• In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip sandwiches in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper.

• Immediately position chocolate chips for eyes and mouths and add a reserved candy corn half for nose. For earmuffs, place an M&M on either side of face, connected with a piece of licorice or a strip of decorating gel. Let stand for 30 minutes or until set. Yield: 17 servings.

Ingredients: • 1-1/3 cups quick-cooking oats • 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/2 cup chopped Diamond of California® Pecans • 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar Additional Ingredients: • 1/2 cup sugar • 1/2 cup butter, melted • 1 egg, lightly beaten • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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• Pour oats into a wide-mouth 1-qt. glass container with a tight-fitting lid. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; place on top of oats. Layer with pecans, chocolate chips, brown sugar and sugar, packing each layer tightly (do not mix). Cover and store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 1 batch.

• To prepare cookies: Pour cookie mix into a large bowl; stir to combine ingredients. Beat in butter, egg and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 11-13 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 187 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 22 mg cholesterol, 157 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

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ighting a Christmas tree may seem like child’s play, but time and again people struggle with the task. Untangling wires and wrapping them around boughs can be nerve wracking, but lighting a tree doesn’t have to be a chore when you follow some tips from the professionals. First, keep in mind that wrapping lights around the tree horizontally is more work and often doesn’t produce a multi-dimensional effect. Rather, string the lights from the trunk up to the top, working vertically. This is actually how the tree decorators at Rockefeller Center in New York City do the famous tree year after year. This method helps eliminate tangled wires and empty spots. Remember to plug

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in the strands of lights before you begin to check for burnt-out bulbs and to adjust the spacing of lights to prevent dark spots. Think about varying light bulb sizes to add more dimension. String an inner layer of small LED white lights to produce an inner glow on the tree before adding larger, colored lightson top to increase visual appeal. Just be sure to match the same wattage of the lights so that you do not have power surges and can prolong the life of the bulbs.

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he first Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center was erected in 1931, two years before the opening of Rockefeller Plaza, where the tree now draws thousands of tourists each year. The tradition began when construction workers hard at work on building Rockefeller Center decorated a roughly 20-foot tall balsam fir tree on Christmas Eve in 1931. Strings of cranberries and tin cans were among the items used to decorate the tree. While there was no tree in 1932, the first official tree was unveiled in 1933 in Rockefeller Plaza, and the lighting cer-

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emony was broadcast over NBC Radio. The 1933 tree, at 50 feet tall, dwarfed the 1931 tree. However, the 1933 tree paled in comparison to the 10-ton Norway Spruce erected in 1999, which measured 100-feet tall and remains the tallest tree ever erected at Rockefeller Center. The tradition of the Rockefeller Center tree continues to evolve to this day, but the evergreen it is no longer lit with incandescent light bulbs. LED bulbs that consumea fraction of the energy of traditional bulbs are the bulbs of choice now. In addition, in 2007 Rockefeller Center partnered with Habitat for Humanity, who used the tree after it was taken down to furnish lumber for home construction.

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