Home for the Holidays 2022

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Holidays
2022
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Simple ways to involve kids in
holiday decorating................4
What’s on the drink menu...5
Savor the holidays with a
special roast...........................6
Festive onion soup................7
Besh Ba Gowah presents
Festival of Lights...................8
Annual Read On Express....9
8 easy holiday centerpiece
ideas.....................................10
How to make Christmas Eve
special for kids....................12
Christmas Light Parade,
Luminary Event to brighten
night of Dec. 10..................13
What is luminarias?...........14
10 gift ideas for your
Christmas exchange...........15
How to throw a hassle-free
holiday brunch...................16
Spanakopita bites...............17
How to support small
businesses this holiday
season..................................18
12 facts about the winter
solstice.................................19
3 great gifts for tweens and
teens this holiday season...20
How to make holiday
wreaths the easy way..........21
Deck the halls with DIY
decor....................................22
Jump into adventurous
resolution ideas..................23

Simple ways to involve kids
in holiday decorating
Millions of people
across the globe feel that
the holiday season is a magical
time of year. Though
those people come from all
walks of life, it’s likely that
no group is as taken by the
unique spirit of the holiday
season as much as children.
Whether they’re looking
forward to Santa’s arrival
or preparing for a school
holiday pageant, kids have
much to be excited about
come December. Parents
can channel that enthusiasm
by involving kids when
decorating around the
house this holiday season.
• Make homemade ornaments.
The options are limitless
when making holiday
ornaments with children.
From simple ornaments
made from pine cones
picked up outside to more
complex projects designed
for children nearing adolescence,
parents can look to
the internet to find design
ideas and directions for hundreds
of ornaments.
• Let kids lead the way
when decorating the tree.
Families that celebrate
Christmas can let kids lead
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the way when decorating
their Christmas tree. Kids
are likely to spend the weeks
leading up to Santa’s arrival
gazing in awe at the tree,
and knowing they decided
where to place the various
ornaments on it might make
the season even more special
for youngsters.
• Take kids along when
choosing lawn ornaments.
It’s not safe to involve children
when installing lighting
displays, but kids will get a
kick out of choosing inflatable
lawn decorations and
other items to place around
the yard. Take kids along
when buying new items and
then seek their input when
placing Frosty, Santa and his
reindeer friends around the
yard.
• Include kids in culinary
decor. Many celebrants can-
not imagine a holiday son without gingerbread
sea-
houses and cookies. These
traditions provide another
great opportunity to involve
children in holiday decorating.
Set aside some time to
make homemade gingerbread
houses, which can be
used as decorations before
they’re ultimately eaten.
Cookies may not have the
shelf life of a typical gingerbread
house, but kids can
pitch in and decorate cookies
prior to a holiday party
or family meal.
The spirit of the holiday
season can be seen on
the faces of children each
December. Inviting kids to
pitch in when decorating for
the holidays can make the
season even more special
for its youngest celebrants.

What’s on the drink menu?
Grapefruit-pomegranate
mocktail
Raise your glass to the holiday season with
this tangy, alcohol-free virgin cocktail.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
8 ice cubes
1/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice
1/4 cup simple syrup
1 cup sparkling grapefruit water
1/2 grapefruit, sliced into wheels
2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
Directions
In 2 highball glasses, equally divide the ice
cubes, grapefruit juice, simple syrup and sparkling
water.
Garnish with grapefruit slices and pomegranate
seeds.
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Savor the holidays with a special roast
Roasts are customary
during the holiday season
because they often feed a
crowd and look impressive
on serving platters. Some
people opt for a roast beef
while others prefer to roast a
turkey. However, chicken
just as easily can be
turned into a Christmas
dinner since it is versatile
and tasty. In addition,
the cooking time
for a roasted chicken
is much shorter than
it is with other roasted
dishes.
This recipe for
“Roast Chicken with
Whole Roasted Garlic”
from “Rachael Ray 50:
Memories and Meals
from a Sweet and Savory
Life” (Ballantine
Books) by Rachael Ray
provides the basis for a
tasty holiday meal. Simply
multiply the recipe
as needed depending on the
number of guests.
Roast Chicken with Whole
Roasted Garlic
Serves 4
1 4-pound chicken
Kosher salt
2 lemons, one pierced several
times with the tines of a
fork and one halved
Few sprigs each of thyme
and rosemary
4 large bulbs garlic, 1 per
person or portion, ends cut
to expose the cloves (keep
the hairy root end intact)
EVOO (extra-virgin olive
oil) for drizzling
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup white wine
Warm, crusty bread
Place the chicken in a
shallow baking dish. Salt the
chicken inside and out and
place uncovered in the fridge
overnight.
Preheat the oven to 450 F.
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Pat the chicken dry and fill
with the pierced whole lemon,
thyme and rosemary. Tie
the legs up. Dress the bulbs
of garlic with EVOO; season
with salt and pepper. Arrange
the garlic in the baking dish
around the chicken. Rub the
skin of the chicken with
butter and season with
pepper. Pour the wine
into the bottom of the
dish.
Roast the chicken
for 1 hour or until an
instant-read thermometer
inserted into the
thickest part of the
dark meat reads 165 F.
Let the chicken stand
for a few minutes on a
carving board until just
cool enough to handle.
Carve the chicken, dividing
the white and
dark parts and slicing
the breast meat on
the bias. Arrange the
chicken on plates or
a platter and top with drippings,
juices and the juice
from the remaining halved
lemon. The garlic may get
dark but it won’t be charred.
Serve in the skins or squeeze
the paste from the skins with
your knife and pass with a
spoon to eat with the chicken
or to slather on the warm
chunks of bread.

Festive onion soup
Impress your holiday
guests with this delectable,
easy-to-make onion soup.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
2 white onions, chopped
2 yellow onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely
chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 cup red wine
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
6 cups beef broth
2 hamburger buns
1 cup grated Gruyere
cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
In a large pot, melt the
butter. Add the onions, garlic
and herbs. Season with
salt and pepper. Sauté for
30 minutes over low heat,
stirring regularly.
Increase the heat and deglaze
the pot with red wine.
Continue cooking until all
the wine has evaporated.
Remove the herbs.
Sprinkle flour over the
onions and continue cooking
for about 5 minutes. Add
the chicken and beef stock
and bring to a boil. Reduce
the heat and simmer for 15
minutes. Adjust the seasoning
if desired.
Meanwhile, cut star
shapes out of the 4 hamburger
bun halves using a
cookie cutter. Lightly butter
the buns and top with grated
cheese. Broil in the oven
for about 3 minutes, or until
the cheese is melted and
golden.
In 4 bowls, pour the soup
and place a cheese star on
top of each one.
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The City of Globe’s Besh
Ba Gowah Archaeological
Park and Museum presents
the 34th annual Festival
of Lights on Saturday, December
3. The festival creates
a beautiful scene and
wonderful combination of
the Southwest holiday tradition
of the lighting of the
luminaria and the artistry
of Native American cultural
presentations. This year’s
festival will feature 4,000
real candle luminarias illuminating
the archaeological
park’s partially reconstructed
800-year-old Salado
Culture ruins. Guests are
encouraged to walk among
the luminarias and feel the
magic of the season. The
glowing of the luminarias
creates a dramatic backdrop
for cultural presentations
by the internationally
renowned Yellow Bird Productions
and the Chi’Chino
Spirit O’Odham Dance
Group. Presentations will
run periodically throughout
the night until the festival
concludes at 9 p.m.
The Besh Ba Gowah Museum
will be open to visitors
for the duration of
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Besh Ba Gowah presents Festival of Lights
the event, and guests are
welcome to view the exhibits
and browse the unique
items available in the gift
store.
The event will also have
food trucks offering a variety
of delicious treats and
local specialty merchandise
vendors.
Admission to the event
has always been free, although
non-perishable food
donations are encouraged
in support of the Gila Community
Food Bank.
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Besh Ba Gowah presents Festival of Lights
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Parking for the event fills up
fast, so free shuttle services run
every 15 minutes from 4 p.m. until
the last call at 9 p.m. Shuttle
parking is located at the Train Depot
in downtown Globe, located
at 230 S. Broad St.
Besh Ba Gowah Archaeological
Park and Museum is located at
1324 S. Jesse Hayes Rd. in Globe.
For more information, contact the
museum at 928-425-0320 or visit
globeaz.gov/besh-ba-gowah-archaeological-park-and-museum.
The Copper Basin Coalition
and its partner agencies
will be hosting the
Annual Read-
On Express on
Saturday, Dec.
10, 2022 from
12 p.m. to 4
p.m. at the old
train depot
in downtown
Globe. The goal
of this event is
to promote the
importance of
early literacy
in our community.
Early literacy refers to
the development of skills
students need in order to
transition from learning to
read, to reading to learn.
These skills include vocabulary,
phonics, language and
numeracy, to name a few.
Early literacy gives students
the foundation they need to
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Annual Read-On Express coming Dec. 10
learn and grow.
Free books and crafts will
be provided at the event
along with information
from many resources in the
community, an opportunity
to have a story read to
them, visit with Santa, ride
a train around the property,
receive milk and a cookie
and many more
fun things.
The Copper
Basin Coalition
is excited to
host this event
and is looking
for community
organizations,
businesses,
agencies
and
groups to participate.
If you
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are interested in
hosting a booth or participating,
or if you have questions,
please contact Julie
Craig at Arizona Youth Partnership,
JulieC@azyp.org or
(928) 961-0426.

8 easy holiday centerpiece ideas
The holiday season is
a great time to make any
home a bit more merry and
bright. Most individuals let
their personalities show
through their home decor,
and holiday decorating is
just as personal as decorating
throughout the rest of
the year.
The main living areas of
a home get the most decorating
attention, with a
Christmas tree or menorah
taking a prominent position
in the front window. Garlands,
candles and other accoutrements
also may dress
up spaces. However, when
it comes to holiday hosting,
attention also should
be given to the dining table
— which can benefit from a
festive centerpiece.
Premade centerpieces
are undeniably attractive,
but adding a homespun
touch can be a fun creative
pursuit and become a family
tradition. Explore these
eight simple ideas to dress
up your holiday table.
1. Frosted pine cones:
Take advantage of a crisp
winter’s day to venture into
a forest or park that is rich
with evergreen trees. Gather
pine cones from the forest
floor and, if possible, a few
evergreen boughs. Give the
pine cones a touch of winter
whimsy with a little faux
snow in a can or even white
paint. Nestle the boughs
and pine cones into a widemouthed
vase or bowl in the
center of the table. Individual
pine cones can later be
turned into place cards for
seating guests.
2. Holiday thanks: Cut
many strips of paper roughly
6 inches in length from
various colored pieces of
paper to match the holiday
theme. When guests
arrive, ask them to write
a favorite holiday memory
or two, or what they’re
thankful for. Twirl the paper
strips around a pencil to curl
them, and then place the
curlicues into a decorative
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bowl in the center of the
table. Later in the evening,
the host or hostess can read
some of the sentiments.
3. Magical forest: Use
green and silver conical
party hats to turn a table or
sideboard into a veritable
evergreen forest. Arrange
them on a blanket of faux
snow or white confetti.
4. Freshly cut: Select attractive
flowers in vibrant
holiday hues from a florist
or even the supermarket
floral section. Cut the stems
and place them into an unusual
display container, such
as holiday themed mugs or
a punch bowl.
5. Glass baubles: Who
says ornaments should be
exclusive to the tree? A
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crystal or glass cake stand
can be transformed into an
icy delight when topped with
silver and clear glass ornaments.
6. Birch wood: The crisp
white coloring of birch bark
is right at home with holiday
decor. Go stark with pieces
of the cut wood in varying
heights intermingled with
white candles that mimic
the shapes and scale of the
wood.
7. Fruit and vegetables:
If guests are coming over
and the race is on for a fast
centerpiece, look no further
than the kitchen. Lemons,
artichokes, pears, or pome-
granates look festive in a
bowl interspersed with some
greenery and baby’s breath.
8. Cornucopia: The horn
of plenty can be customized
to any holiday. Purchase a
horn in wicker or woven
grapevine and fill with flowers,
fruit and greenery, or
even painted gourds or iature pumpkins.
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Holiday hosts and hostesses
should not neglect the
dining table when they decorate.
Festive centerpieces
can be handmade without
much effort on the part of
hosts.
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How to make Christmas Eve
special for kids
Christmas Eve is viewed
differently by different people,
even those who live under
the same Santa-ready
roof. Adults may see Christmas
Eve as crunch time when
they must prepare food for
the next day or set up presents
for their children to open
in the morning. Children, on
the other hand, are focused
on Santa’s visit and little else.
Parents naturally want to
make Christmastime as special
as possible for their children,
and that may involve
ensuring that Christmas Eve is
just as memorable as Christmas
Day. The following are
some ways to impart more
magic into Christmas Eve celebrations.
Attend Mass at midnight
Practicing Christians celebrate
the birth of Jesus Christ
on Christmas. On Christmas
Eve, churches often hold
celebrations that may include
late-evening or midnight
masses that celebrate
the birth of Christ when the
calendar switches over to
December 25. While it does
make for a late night, it can
be thought-provoking for kids
and a unique experience unlike
any other.
Bake fresh cookies
Children like to leave out
a plate of cookies and a glass
of milk for Santa. That makes
Christmas Eve a perfect time
to whip up a fresh batch of
cookies. Explore different recipes
to come up with a unique
offering each year.
Read a Christmas story
Watching television or
looking at a tablet or mobile
phone before bed can be too
stimulating when it’s time for
children to wind down for
bed. Choose a holiday tale
or tales that can be read as a
Christmas Eve bedtime story.
Reciting the poem “A Visit
from St. Nicholas (‘Twas the
Night Before Christmas)” is a
great way to set the Christmas
Eve mood.
Make a batch of
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‘reindeer dust’
Why should Santa’s reindeer
be left out when it
comes to receiving treats?
Reindeer dust, made from a
combination of oatmeal, rice
cereal, dried fruits, and glitter
(if desired), is purported to
attract Santa’s reindeer and
provide them a nibble at the
same time. Plus, it’s generally
safe for other animals in the
yard to eat.
Go caroling
Caroling may not be the
norm, but some families may
want to revive it. Close-knit
communities can organize
family-centric caroling opportunities
and roam the
cul-de-sacs and other pedestrian-friendly
areas singing
popular songs.

Christmas Light Parade, Luminary
Event to brighten night of Dec. 10
On Saturday, December 10, two
events will illuminate the night in
downtown Globe and at Tonto National
Monument.
Globe’s annual Christmas Light Parade
will start Saturday after dusk, at
approximately 6 p.m., stretching down
historic Broad Street from the TeePee
all the way down to Yuma Street. This
year’s parade theme is “My Favorite
Christmas Story,” with an appearance
by Santa himself.
From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. that evening,
Tonto National Monument plans to
celebrate the festive season with a
Luminary Event. Hike the Lower Cliff Dwelling
Trail with glimmering luminaries to light
your way. The trail will close to uphill hiking
at 8 p.m. Bring water, a flashlight or headlamp,
warm clothing and closed-toed shoes.
This event is free and open to the public.
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Christmas Light Parade
December 10 – 6 p.m.
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A s i d e
from safety
guidelines established
by
local authorities,
there
are not many
rules when
it comes to
decorating for
the holidays.
Some individuals
prefer a
more understated
look
marked by
a Christmas
tree in their
front windows,
while others go all-out and
cover their homes in colorful
lights. Luminarias is one
of the lesser known ways
to decorate for the holiday
season, but it can be awe-inspiring
and even help to
bring communities together
during this special time of
year.
What is luminarias?
A luminaria is a Christmas
lantern that consists of a votive
candle placed inside a
small paper bag. The bag is
weighted with sand. Communities
or neighborhoods
that decorate with luminarias
typically place the luminarias
at the end of their
driveways or along sidewalks
on a predetermined night,
such as Christmas Eve. When
all the candles have been lit,
What is luminarias?
the result is an awe-inspiring
and uniform display.
How long has the
tradition of luminarias
been around?
According to LumaBase®,
a manufacturer of decorative
luminarias, the tradition
of luminarias dates back to
16th century Spain. At that
time, small bonfires known
as “luminarias” were lit
along roads to help people
travel safely to Midnight
Mass on the final night of
Las Posadas, a traditional
celebration in many countries
with significant Hispanic
populations that runs
from December 16 through
December 24. The celebration
is meant to serve as a
remembrance of the story
of Mary and Joseph seeking
lodging in Bethlehem prior
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to the birth of Jesus Christ.
Where is luminarias
practiced today?
In North America, luminarias
remains a tradition in
Mexico and the southwestern
United States, though
FLIC Luminaries© indicates
it is practiced in communities
throughout the U.S. and
Canada. Modern lights have
evolved so individuals interested
in introducing the tradition
of luminarias in their
communities need not light
traditional candles if they’re
concerned about safety. Battery-powered,
electric and
solar options are available as
alternatives to candles lit by
a flame.
The tradition of luminarias
can bring communities
together in celebration of
the holiday season.

10 gift ideas for your Christmas exchange
Organizing a gift exchange is a great way to kick off the holidays. However, it can be difficult
to buy the perfect gift when you don’t know who will receive it. This is especially true
if your group has folks of various ages. Here are a few things that will please most people.
An insulated water bottle or coffee mug
A locally made spirit, beer or wine
A unisex beanie or scarf in a neutral color
Nut-free chocolates
A recently released board game
A warm, cozy blanket
A nice set of wine glasses
A set of reusable straws that includes a
cleaning brush
A sturdy apron with several pockets
A wrist or cell phone strap
If necessary, ask the gift exchange participants
what they like so you can buy an item related to their common interests.
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How to throw a hassle-free holiday brunch
Are you planning to host
Christmas brunch this year? If so,
here are a few ways to ensure the
event goes off without a hitch.
Start prepping the day before
Avoid making everything you
need the morning of your brunch
by doing some set up the night
before. You could wash, cut and
plate fresh fruit and prepare
whipped cream and custards
ahead of time. If you want to
serve an easy dish that can be
portioned out the day before,
consider putting together small
bowls of yogurt and berries with
granola.
Opt for fresh-baked goods
Visit your local bakery for
bread, croissants, muffins and
bagels to accompany your meal.
Purchase a batch made the morning
of your event, or ask about
frozen, ready-to-bake
products. If the business
has a tempting specialty,
don’t hesitate to add it to
your menu.
Offer a variety of
beverages
Spice up your brunch
by serving mimosas, Bellinis,
sparkling cider or
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white wine. You can also
offer your guests coffee
flavored with a variety
of liqueurs. For kids, hot
chocolate and fresh fruit
juice are great choices.
Finally, be sure to decorate
your table with festive
accessories the day
before your event.
5 crowd-pleasing dishes to bring to a potluck
Do you plan to attend
a potluck this holiday season?
If so, it’s a good idea to
choose dishes that are easy
to transport and can be prepared
ahead of time. Here
are some ideas.
Salads
Potato, quinoa and couscous
salads are easy to make
in advance and don’t need
to be warmed up once you
arrive.
Meatballs
Season ground pork, beef
or chicken and roll it into
balls. Then, bake them in
the oven with your favorite
sauce. When you arrive,
simply reheat the meatballs
in a microwave.
Marinated shrimp
These crustaceans are
quick to prepare, keep well
for a couple days in the refrigerator
and can be served
with crackers, bread and
various kinds of sauces.
Rice
White, brown and wild
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rice make great sides. To elevate
this dish, add toasted
nuts, herbs or dried fruit.
Macarons
These sweet and light
cookies can be made in a
multitude of colors and flavors.
To keep in the spirit of the
season, opt for gingerbread,
candy cane and eggnog varieties.
To find all the ingredients
you need, visit your local
markets and grocery stores.

Spanakopita bites
With its unique blend of textures and flavors,
this appetizer may just steal the show
at your holiday party.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
• 12 whole walnuts
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 green onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and
drained
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon dill, finely chopped
• Zest of half a lemon
• Juice of half a lemon
• 1 cup feta cheese, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed and cut
into 12 equal squares
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Place the
walnuts on a baking sheet and bake them
for 10 minutes. Let cool and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter,
then sauté the onions for about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic, green onion and spices. Continue
cooking for about 2 minutes. Add the
spinach and cook for another 2 minutes,
making sure to thoroughly break up any big
pieces. In a bowl, pour the spinach mixture
and let it cool for about 30 minutes.
3. In the bowl with the spinach add 1
egg as well as the parsley, dill, lemon zest,
lemon juice, feta and Parmesan cheese. Mix
well and adjust the seasoning as desired.
4. On a baking sheet lined with parch-
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ment paper, place the 12 squares of puff pastry.
On each square, put about 2 tablespoons
of the spinach mixture. Pull the corners of
each square toward its center, and seal with
a walnut.
5. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining
egg. Brush the egg mixture over the puff pastry
and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake for
25 minutes.

How to support small businesses this holiday season
The holiday season is
an important one for small
businesses every year, and it
figures to take on heightened
importance in 2022. The outbreak
of the novel coronavirus
COVID-19 in late 2019 and
early 2020 hit small businesses
especially hard, with many
being forced to close their
facilities to customers in an effort
to prevent the virus from
spreading.
As small businesses face
difficult challenges, it’s no surprise
that many consumers
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want to support locally owned
small businesses this holiday
season. Such support not only
can help small businesses, but
also can help to revitalize local
communities.
• Shop online. Online shopping
has traditionally been
dominated by big box retailers.
However, many small
businesses increased their
e-commerce capabilities to
generate revenue. Shoppers
concerned about shopping
in person this holiday season
should explore the delivery
and curbside pickup options
available at
locally owned
small businesses.
Even
businesses
that have
not traditionally
been
allowed to
deliver, such
as breweries
and wineries,
have been
able to do so
during the
outbreak,
giving con-
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sumers unlimited
online
shopping
options.
• Purchase
gift
Gift
cards.
cards
take the guesswork out of
holiday shopping, and such
cards are easily shipped or
even emailed to loved ones.
That’s a significant benefit
during the 2022 holiday season,
when delivery times
are expected to be lengthy.
Gift cards to local businesses
simplify holiday shopping,
support small businesses and
help shoppers avoid potential
delivery delays.
• Share your experience.
Word-of-mouth is vital to
small businesses at any time,
and can be especially valuable
as these companies try
to overcome the challenges
posed by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Holiday shoppers can
share their experiences with
local businesses via social media.
Share information about
the lengths local small businesses
have gone to in regard
to safety measures, order fulfillment
and their delivery and
pickup efforts. Such sharing
may compel neighbors and
friends to follow your lead
and provide vital support to
local businesses in need this
holiday season.
Small businesses are the
backbone of many communities,
and the holiday season
provides a great opportunity
to support such firms as they
look to recover from a difficult
year.

12 facts about the winter solstice
The winter solstice occurs each year
during the month of December in the
northern hemisphere. In 2022, the winter
solstice will take place on December 21 at
4:48 p.m. EST.
Solstices are significant events that occur
twice per year. One occurs in the winter and
one in the summer. The winter solstice also
is known as the first day of winter and occurs
when the Earth’s pole reaches its maximum
tilt away from the sun. During the
winter solstice, people will experience the
shortest period of daylight and the longest
period of nighttime of the year. Here are 12
fascinating facts about the winter solstice.
1. Depending on the hemisphere, the
north or south pole will experience continuous
darkness or twilight around its winter
solstice.
2. The winter solstice sometimes is referred
to by the term midwinter.
3. Even though the solstice is marked by
a whole day on the calendar, it actually is
just the brief moment of time when the sun
is exactly over the Tropic of Capricorn.
4. The word “solstice” can be translated
from Latin and means “sun stand still.”
5. The Tropic of Capricorn is located at
23.5 degrees south of the equator.
6. Tourists flock to Stonehenge to track
the movement of the sun. The stones will
frame the sunset on the winter solstice and
the sunrise on the summer solstice.
7. Ancient cultures viewed the winter
solstice as a time of death and rebirth.
8. Important events in history have taken
place on winter solstices. The Apollo 8
spacecraft launched on the solstice in 1968.
Pilgrims also arrived at Plymouth on the
winter solstice in 1620.
9. Each planet in the Earth’s solar system
has its own solstices and equinoxes.
10. The southern hemisphere experiences
the winter solstice in June each year.
11. A full moon on a solstice is even more
rare than a blue moon. The last full moon to
occur on the winter solstice was in 2010 and
the next one won’t happen until 2094.
12. Earth is closer to the sun around the
winter solstice in December. However, the
northern hemisphere receives less sunlight
and has cooler temperatures because it is
tilted away from the sun during winter.
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3 great gifts for tweens and teens this holiday season
Children often marvel at the world
around them. They’re delighted to receive
just about any toy, and play with
items that others may not see as fun —
including everything from mixing bowls
to cardboard boxes. Slowly that cherubic
toddler turns into a school-aged
wonder, and later into a young adult
trying to find his or her place in the
world. With each passing year, the task
of finding gifts for tweens and teenagers
becomes that much more challenging.
While most parents and other relatives
may never seem “cool” in the eyes
of their teens, they can gift the tweens
and teens they love with presents that
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will earn them a few extra brownie points. The
following are five gift ideas that are tailor-made
for tweens and teens.
1. LED strip lights
Both girls and boys may enjoy customizing
their rooms as they see fit. Teens can utilize LED
strip lights to create a unique ambiance that reflects
their style. These often self-sticking
ribbons of lights adhere right to walls. They
come in a variety of lengths so they can be
used to frame the perimeter of the room,
if desired. Complete with multicolored options
and a remote control, teens can set
their room colors as their mood dictates.
2. Gift cards
Teens try to keep up with the latest styles.
A gift card or clothing gift from one of their
favorite retailers can help them build their
ensembles that much quicker. Aeropostale,
Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, Forever 21,
Zumiez, American Eagle, and Tilly’s are just
some of the stores popular among today’s
tweens and teens.
3. Wireless earbuds or headphones
Wireless headphones are used on a daily
basis by tweens and teens. They rely on
them for listening to music, watching movies
on their devices and even during remote
learning sessions. There are many brands to
choose from, and Beats by Dre and Apple
AirPods are among the most popular.
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How to make holiday wreaths the easy way
There are many different ways to decorate
homes and businesses for the holidays.
Tall evergreen trees are among the most
visible symbols of the holiday season. However,
wreaths hung on doors, windows or
fences also are ubiquitous this time of year.
Wreaths adorn homes primarily during
the holidays of Easter and Christmas.
Wreaths have also been worn around the
head or neck in ceremonial events around
the globe for centuries. It is believed the first
wreaths date back to ancient Greece and
Rome. Members of the Greco-Roman society
were known to hand-make ring-shaped
items using fresh tree leaves, small fruits,
flowers, and twigs. Oftentimes these headdresses
symbolized a person’s social status.
Others suggest wreaths evolved to become
a Christian symbol of immortality.
Regardless of how wreaths are viewed,
many people like to display wreaths for the
holidays. Wreaths can be purchased premade,
but making a wreath on your own can
make the holidays even more fun.
One of the easiest ways to make a wreath
is to design it around a circular floral foam
form. Gather supplies to make the wreath.
For traditional wreaths, supplies will include
sprigs of evergreen (real or artificial), ribbon,
floral wire, bows, and artificial berries.
Working around the foam form, arrange the
boughs of evergreen, using the floral wire
to wrap or pin into the foam itself. Keep
the layers coming until you get the desired
coverage. Embellish with a ribbon or place
a bow.
The blog A Piece of Rainbow says that
creating a wreath jig is an easy way to make
a wreath. Cut a dollar-store laundry basket
bottom from the top ring to make a template,
on which you can place wreath-making
materials so they keep their circular
form. Use floral wire or natural jute string to
tie the materials together. Experiment with
fresh evergreen, twigs, holly branches, or
whatever materials you choose.
Thick card stock also can serve as the
wreath template. Attach artificial flowers or
leaves, spray snow, ornaments, or other items
to the card stock ring with a firm adhesive.
Many craft stores sell wreath forms made
of natural vines that have been strung in a
ring. These can be decorated in their entirety
or left a little sparse to let the natural twine
show through.
Wreaths may seem like complicated creations.
But a little imagination and the right
materials is all it takes to create a homemade
wreath.
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Deck the halls with DIY decor
Decorating is one
of the joys of the holiday
season. Families
often decorate together,
and such traditions
may include dressing the
Christmas tree and hanging
holiday lights around
the house.
A day spent making
homemade ornaments
is another great way
to decorate and spend
quality time together as
a family during the holiday
season. Though families
can let their imaginations
run wild when making ornaments
at home, the following
are some great starting
points that can serve
as springboards for holiday
crafting sessions.
• Snowmen: The holiday
season simply wouldn’t be
the same without snowmen.
Homemade snowmen can
be made out of ping pong
balls, which are the ideal size
when making ornaments for
the Christmas tree. Those
who want to go a little bigger
can glue wiffle balls or large
polystyrene balls together
or create their own papier
mâché snowmen to display
on mantles or on console tables
in a foyer or hallway.
• Santa Claus: Another
staple of holiday decor, Santa
Claus has inspired many a
DIY holiday ornament over
the years. A paper plate ta Claus with a cotton ball
Sanbeard
glued on can make for
a fun Christmas craft, especially
for young children who
can’t wait for the big guy to
appear on Christmas Eve.
• Penguins: Though they
might not have a direct link
to the holiday season, penguins
evoke feelings of cold
weather, making them an
ideal addition to holiday
decor schemes. Make your
own penguin family using
polystyrene craft balls in assorted
sizes and then hang
them on the tree or place
them around the house.
• Reindeer: Santa would
not be able to get the job
done each Christmas Eve
without his trustworthy
team of reindeer. Popsicle
stick reindeer projects can
be fun for kids of all ages and
a great way for youngsters
to recognize the efforts of
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• Cookie cutters: Family
baking sessions are a holiday
tradition for millions of people.
Though that often leads
to batches upon batches of
tasty cookies, it also means
families tend to have a surplus
of holiday cookie cutters
around the house. Surplus
cookie cutters tend to
be discarded or relegated
to the miscellaneous items
drawer in kitchens, but a
more awe-inspiring fate can
await them. A coat of paint,
some glitter and a little bit of
string or twine is all families
need to transform their extra
cookie cutters into colorful
tree ornaments.
Holiday decorating sessions
can be made even
more fun when families take
time to craft some DIY decorations
together.

Jump into adventurous resolution ideas
Individuals looking for a little more excitement
and adventure in their lives can think
about making New Year’s resolutions that
align with their adventurous goals. These
adventurous ideas can serve as inspiration
for anyone who wants to be a little more
daring with this year’s resolutions.
Try a new outdoor activity
The great outdoors consistently beckons.
Answer the call by engaging in a new outdoor
activity. Any activity can be adventurous
if it’s new to you. Start off small and get
more into it as your skills improve. Consider
kayaking, surfing, mountain biking, rock
climbing, or anything else that presents a
thrill.
Get creative in the kitchen
Being adventurous can extend to any aspect
of life, including dining. Expand your
culinary horizons by trying new flavor profiles
and recipes inspired by global cuisine.
This may include ingredients you deem to
be “exotic” but are customary in other parts
of the world.
Sleep outdoors
Adventures do not have to be large and
time-consuming. In fact, the term “microadventure”
was dubbed by Alastair Humphreys,
an adventurer and speaker, as a way
to squeeze more gutsy activity into anyone’s
schedule. One way to do so is to resolve to
sleep outdoors in a new place once a month.
Shaking off the creature comforts of home
enables you to adapt and embrace new experiences.
Aim to be more sustainable
Active lifestyles often involve exploring
natural landscapes. These areas can be
affected by trash, which also can impact
wildlife in negative ways. Resolve to keep
parks, trails, rivers, lakes, forests, and other
outdoor areas clean and beautiful. Various
organizations spearhead these types of
efforts, but you can work independently as
well. Always practice a “carry in, carry out”
policy when hiking or enjoying nature.
Individuals can ponder the many ways to
embrace more adventurous resolutions in
the year ahead.
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