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<strong>Home</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Holidays</strong><br />
<strong>2022</strong><br />
ARIZONA SILVER BELT
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Contents <strong>2022</strong><br />
<strong>Home</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Holidays</strong><strong>2022</strong><br />
PUBLISHER<br />
Mike Caywood<br />
EDITOR<br />
Andrea Justice<br />
ASSISTANT EDITOR<br />
David Sowders<br />
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Simple ways to involve kids in<br />
holiday decorating................4<br />
What’s on <strong>the</strong> drink menu...5<br />
Savor <strong>the</strong> holidays with a<br />
special roast...........................6<br />
Festive onion soup................7<br />
Besh Ba Gowah presents<br />
Festival of Lights...................8<br />
Annual Read On Express....9<br />
8 easy holiday centerpiece<br />
ideas.....................................10<br />
How to make Christmas Eve<br />
special <strong>for</strong> kids....................12<br />
Christmas Light Parade,<br />
Luminary Event to brighten<br />
night of Dec. 10..................13<br />
What is luminarias?...........14<br />
10 gift ideas <strong>for</strong> your<br />
Christmas exchange...........15<br />
How to throw a hassle-free<br />
holiday brunch...................16<br />
Spanakopita bites...............17<br />
How to support small<br />
businesses this holiday<br />
season..................................18<br />
12 facts about <strong>the</strong> winter<br />
solstice.................................19<br />
3 great gifts <strong>for</strong> tweens and<br />
teens this holiday season...20<br />
How to make holiday<br />
wreaths <strong>the</strong> easy way..........21<br />
Deck <strong>the</strong> halls with DIY<br />
decor....................................22<br />
Jump into adventurous<br />
resolution ideas..................23
Simple ways to involve kids<br />
in holiday decorating<br />
Millions of people<br />
across <strong>the</strong> globe feel that<br />
<strong>the</strong> holiday season is a magical<br />
time of year. Though<br />
those people come from all<br />
walks of life, it’s likely that<br />
no group is as taken by <strong>the</strong><br />
unique spirit of <strong>the</strong> holiday<br />
season as much as children.<br />
Whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong>y’re looking<br />
<strong>for</strong>ward to Santa’s arrival<br />
or preparing <strong>for</strong> a school<br />
holiday pageant, kids have<br />
much to be excited about<br />
come December. Parents<br />
can channel that enthusiasm<br />
by involving kids when<br />
decorating around <strong>the</strong><br />
house this holiday season.<br />
• Make homemade ornaments.<br />
The options are limitless<br />
when making holiday<br />
ornaments with children.<br />
From simple ornaments<br />
made from pine cones<br />
picked up outside to more<br />
complex projects designed<br />
<strong>for</strong> children nearing adolescence,<br />
parents can look to<br />
<strong>the</strong> internet to find design<br />
ideas and directions <strong>for</strong> hundreds<br />
of ornaments.<br />
• Let kids lead <strong>the</strong> way<br />
when decorating <strong>the</strong> tree.<br />
Families that celebrate<br />
Christmas can let kids lead<br />
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<strong>the</strong> way when decorating<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir Christmas tree. Kids<br />
are likely to spend <strong>the</strong> weeks<br />
leading up to Santa’s arrival<br />
gazing in awe at <strong>the</strong> tree,<br />
and knowing <strong>the</strong>y decided<br />
where to place <strong>the</strong> various<br />
ornaments on it might make<br />
<strong>the</strong> season even more special<br />
<strong>for</strong> youngsters.<br />
• Take kids along when<br />
choosing lawn ornaments.<br />
It’s not safe to involve children<br />
when installing lighting<br />
displays, but kids will get a<br />
kick out of choosing inflatable<br />
lawn decorations and<br />
o<strong>the</strong>r items to place around<br />
<strong>the</strong> yard. Take kids along<br />
when buying new items and<br />
<strong>the</strong>n seek <strong>the</strong>ir input when<br />
placing Frosty, Santa and his<br />
reindeer friends around <strong>the</strong><br />
yard.<br />
• Include kids in culinary<br />
decor. Many celebrants can-<br />
not imagine a holiday son without gingerbread<br />
sea-<br />
houses and cookies. These<br />
traditions provide ano<strong>the</strong>r<br />
great opportunity to involve<br />
children in holiday decorating.<br />
Set aside some time to<br />
make homemade gingerbread<br />
houses, which can be<br />
used as decorations be<strong>for</strong>e<br />
<strong>the</strong>y’re ultimately eaten.<br />
Cookies may not have <strong>the</strong><br />
shelf life of a typical gingerbread<br />
house, but kids can<br />
pitch in and decorate cookies<br />
prior to a holiday party<br />
or family meal.<br />
The spirit of <strong>the</strong> holiday<br />
season can be seen on<br />
<strong>the</strong> faces of children each<br />
December. Inviting kids to<br />
pitch in when decorating <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> holidays can make <strong>the</strong><br />
season even more special<br />
<strong>for</strong> its youngest celebrants.
What’s on <strong>the</strong> drink menu?<br />
Grapefruit-pomegranate<br />
mocktail<br />
Raise your glass to <strong>the</strong> holiday season with<br />
this tangy, alcohol-free virgin cocktail.<br />
Servings: 2<br />
Ingredients<br />
8 ice cubes<br />
1/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice<br />
1/4 cup simple syrup<br />
1 cup sparkling grapefruit water<br />
1/2 grapefruit, sliced into wheels<br />
2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds<br />
Directions<br />
In 2 highball glasses, equally divide <strong>the</strong> ice<br />
cubes, grapefruit juice, simple syrup and sparkling<br />
water.<br />
Garnish with grapefruit slices and pomegranate<br />
seeds.<br />
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Savor <strong>the</strong> holidays with a special roast<br />
Roasts are customary<br />
during <strong>the</strong> holiday season<br />
because <strong>the</strong>y often feed a<br />
crowd and look impressive<br />
on serving platters. Some<br />
people opt <strong>for</strong> a roast beef<br />
while o<strong>the</strong>rs prefer to roast a<br />
turkey. However, chicken<br />
just as easily can be<br />
turned into a Christmas<br />
dinner since it is versatile<br />
and tasty. In addition,<br />
<strong>the</strong> cooking time<br />
<strong>for</strong> a roasted chicken<br />
is much shorter than<br />
it is with o<strong>the</strong>r roasted<br />
dishes.<br />
This recipe <strong>for</strong><br />
“Roast Chicken with<br />
Whole Roasted Garlic”<br />
from “Rachael Ray 50:<br />
Memories and Meals<br />
from a Sweet and Savory<br />
Life” (Ballantine<br />
Books) by Rachael Ray<br />
provides <strong>the</strong> basis <strong>for</strong> a<br />
tasty holiday meal. Simply<br />
multiply <strong>the</strong> recipe<br />
as needed depending on <strong>the</strong><br />
number of guests.<br />
Roast Chicken with Whole<br />
Roasted Garlic<br />
Serves 4<br />
1 4-pound chicken<br />
Kosher salt<br />
2 lemons, one pierced several<br />
times with <strong>the</strong> tines of a<br />
<strong>for</strong>k and one halved<br />
Few sprigs each of thyme<br />
and rosemary<br />
4 large bulbs garlic, 1 per<br />
person or portion, ends cut<br />
to expose <strong>the</strong> cloves (keep<br />
<strong>the</strong> hairy root end intact)<br />
EVOO (extra-virgin olive<br />
oil) <strong>for</strong> drizzling<br />
Freshly ground black pepper<br />
3 tablespoons butter<br />
1 cup white wine<br />
Warm, crusty bread<br />
Place <strong>the</strong> chicken in a<br />
shallow baking dish. Salt <strong>the</strong><br />
chicken inside and out and<br />
place uncovered in <strong>the</strong> fridge<br />
overnight.<br />
Preheat <strong>the</strong> oven to 450 F.<br />
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Pat <strong>the</strong> chicken dry and fill<br />
with <strong>the</strong> pierced whole lemon,<br />
thyme and rosemary. Tie<br />
<strong>the</strong> legs up. Dress <strong>the</strong> bulbs<br />
of garlic with EVOO; season<br />
with salt and pepper. Arrange<br />
<strong>the</strong> garlic in <strong>the</strong> baking dish<br />
around <strong>the</strong> chicken. Rub <strong>the</strong><br />
skin of <strong>the</strong> chicken with<br />
butter and season with<br />
pepper. Pour <strong>the</strong> wine<br />
into <strong>the</strong> bottom of <strong>the</strong><br />
dish.<br />
Roast <strong>the</strong> chicken<br />
<strong>for</strong> 1 hour or until an<br />
instant-read <strong>the</strong>rmometer<br />
inserted into <strong>the</strong><br />
thickest part of <strong>the</strong><br />
dark meat reads 165 F.<br />
Let <strong>the</strong> chicken stand<br />
<strong>for</strong> a few minutes on a<br />
carving board until just<br />
cool enough to handle.<br />
Carve <strong>the</strong> chicken, dividing<br />
<strong>the</strong> white and<br />
dark parts and slicing<br />
<strong>the</strong> breast meat on<br />
<strong>the</strong> bias. Arrange <strong>the</strong><br />
chicken on plates or<br />
a platter and top with drippings,<br />
juices and <strong>the</strong> juice<br />
from <strong>the</strong> remaining halved<br />
lemon. The garlic may get<br />
dark but it won’t be charred.<br />
Serve in <strong>the</strong> skins or squeeze<br />
<strong>the</strong> paste from <strong>the</strong> skins with<br />
your knife and pass with a<br />
spoon to eat with <strong>the</strong> chicken<br />
or to sla<strong>the</strong>r on <strong>the</strong> warm<br />
chunks of bread.
Festive onion soup<br />
Impress your holiday<br />
guests with this delectable,<br />
easy-to-make onion soup.<br />
Servings: 4<br />
Ingredients<br />
2 tablespoons butter<br />
2 white onions, chopped<br />
2 yellow onions, chopped<br />
2 cloves garlic, finely<br />
chopped<br />
2 sprigs fresh thyme<br />
2 sprigs fresh rosemary<br />
1 cup red wine<br />
3 tablespoons flour<br />
2 cups chicken broth<br />
6 cups beef broth<br />
2 hamburger buns<br />
1 cup grated Gruyere<br />
cheese<br />
Salt and pepper, to taste<br />
Directions<br />
In a large pot, melt <strong>the</strong><br />
butter. Add <strong>the</strong> onions, garlic<br />
and herbs. Season with<br />
salt and pepper. Sauté <strong>for</strong><br />
30 minutes over low heat,<br />
stirring regularly.<br />
Increase <strong>the</strong> heat and deglaze<br />
<strong>the</strong> pot with red wine.<br />
Continue cooking until all<br />
<strong>the</strong> wine has evaporated.<br />
Remove <strong>the</strong> herbs.<br />
Sprinkle flour over <strong>the</strong><br />
onions and continue cooking<br />
<strong>for</strong> about 5 minutes. Add<br />
<strong>the</strong> chicken and beef stock<br />
and bring to a boil. Reduce<br />
<strong>the</strong> heat and simmer <strong>for</strong> 15<br />
minutes. Adjust <strong>the</strong> seasoning<br />
if desired.<br />
Meanwhile, cut star<br />
shapes out of <strong>the</strong> 4 hamburger<br />
bun halves using a<br />
cookie cutter. Lightly butter<br />
<strong>the</strong> buns and top with grated<br />
cheese. Broil in <strong>the</strong> oven<br />
<strong>for</strong> about 3 minutes, or until<br />
<strong>the</strong> cheese is melted and<br />
golden.<br />
In 4 bowls, pour <strong>the</strong> soup<br />
and place a cheese star on<br />
top of each one.<br />
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The City of Globe’s Besh<br />
Ba Gowah Archaeological<br />
Park and Museum presents<br />
<strong>the</strong> 34th annual Festival<br />
of Lights on Saturday, December<br />
3. The festival creates<br />
a beautiful scene and<br />
wonderful combination of<br />
<strong>the</strong> Southwest holiday tradition<br />
of <strong>the</strong> lighting of <strong>the</strong><br />
luminaria and <strong>the</strong> artistry<br />
of Native American cultural<br />
presentations. This year’s<br />
festival will feature 4,000<br />
real candle luminarias illuminating<br />
<strong>the</strong> archaeological<br />
park’s partially reconstructed<br />
800-year-old Salado<br />
Culture ruins. Guests are<br />
encouraged to walk among<br />
<strong>the</strong> luminarias and feel <strong>the</strong><br />
magic of <strong>the</strong> season. The<br />
glowing of <strong>the</strong> luminarias<br />
creates a dramatic backdrop<br />
<strong>for</strong> cultural presentations<br />
by <strong>the</strong> internationally<br />
renowned Yellow Bird Productions<br />
and <strong>the</strong> Chi’Chino<br />
Spirit O’Odham Dance<br />
Group. Presentations will<br />
run periodically throughout<br />
<strong>the</strong> night until <strong>the</strong> festival<br />
concludes at 9 p.m.<br />
The Besh Ba Gowah Museum<br />
will be open to visitors<br />
<strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> duration of<br />
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Besh Ba Gowah presents Festival of Lights<br />
<strong>the</strong> event, and guests are<br />
welcome to view <strong>the</strong> exhibits<br />
and browse <strong>the</strong> unique<br />
items available in <strong>the</strong> gift<br />
store.<br />
The event will also have<br />
food trucks offering a variety<br />
of delicious treats and<br />
local specialty merchandise<br />
vendors.<br />
Admission to <strong>the</strong> event<br />
has always been free, although<br />
non-perishable food<br />
donations are encouraged<br />
in support of <strong>the</strong> Gila Community<br />
Food Bank.<br />
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Besh Ba Gowah presents Festival of Lights<br />
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Parking <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> event fills up<br />
fast, so free shuttle services run<br />
every 15 minutes from 4 p.m. until<br />
<strong>the</strong> last call at 9 p.m. Shuttle<br />
parking is located at <strong>the</strong> Train Depot<br />
in downtown Globe, located<br />
at 230 S. Broad St.<br />
Besh Ba Gowah Archaeological<br />
Park and Museum is located at<br />
1324 S. Jesse Hayes Rd. in Globe.<br />
For more in<strong>for</strong>mation, contact <strong>the</strong><br />
museum at 928-425-0320 or visit<br />
globeaz.gov/besh-ba-gowah-archaeological-park-and-museum.<br />
The Copper Basin Coalition<br />
and its partner agencies<br />
will be hosting <strong>the</strong><br />
Annual Read-<br />
On Express on<br />
Saturday, Dec.<br />
10, <strong>2022</strong> from<br />
12 p.m. to 4<br />
p.m. at <strong>the</strong> old<br />
train depot<br />
in downtown<br />
Globe. The goal<br />
of this event is<br />
to promote <strong>the</strong><br />
importance of<br />
early literacy<br />
in our community.<br />
Early literacy refers to<br />
<strong>the</strong> development of skills<br />
students need in order to<br />
transition from learning to<br />
read, to reading to learn.<br />
These skills include vocabulary,<br />
phonics, language and<br />
numeracy, to name a few.<br />
Early literacy gives students<br />
<strong>the</strong> foundation <strong>the</strong>y need to<br />
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Annual Read-On Express coming Dec. 10<br />
learn and grow.<br />
Free books and crafts will<br />
be provided at <strong>the</strong> event<br />
along with in<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
from many resources in <strong>the</strong><br />
community, an opportunity<br />
to have a story read to<br />
<strong>the</strong>m, visit with Santa, ride<br />
a train around <strong>the</strong> property,<br />
receive milk and a cookie<br />
and many more<br />
fun things.<br />
The Copper<br />
Basin Coalition<br />
is excited to<br />
host this event<br />
and is looking<br />
<strong>for</strong> community<br />
organizations,<br />
businesses,<br />
agencies<br />
and<br />
groups to participate.<br />
If you<br />
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are interested in<br />
hosting a booth or participating,<br />
or if you have questions,<br />
please contact Julie<br />
Craig at Arizona Youth Partnership,<br />
JulieC@azyp.org or<br />
(928) 961-0426.
8 easy holiday centerpiece ideas<br />
The holiday season is<br />
a great time to make any<br />
home a bit more merry and<br />
bright. Most individuals let<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir personalities show<br />
through <strong>the</strong>ir home decor,<br />
and holiday decorating is<br />
just as personal as decorating<br />
throughout <strong>the</strong> rest of<br />
<strong>the</strong> year.<br />
The main living areas of<br />
a home get <strong>the</strong> most decorating<br />
attention, with a<br />
Christmas tree or menorah<br />
taking a prominent position<br />
in <strong>the</strong> front window. Garlands,<br />
candles and o<strong>the</strong>r accoutrements<br />
also may dress<br />
up spaces. However, when<br />
it comes to holiday hosting,<br />
attention also should<br />
be given to <strong>the</strong> dining table<br />
— which can benefit from a<br />
festive centerpiece.<br />
Premade centerpieces<br />
are undeniably attractive,<br />
but adding a homespun<br />
touch can be a fun creative<br />
pursuit and become a family<br />
tradition. Explore <strong>the</strong>se<br />
eight simple ideas to dress<br />
up your holiday table.<br />
1. Frosted pine cones:<br />
Take advantage of a crisp<br />
winter’s day to venture into<br />
a <strong>for</strong>est or park that is rich<br />
with evergreen trees. Ga<strong>the</strong>r<br />
pine cones from <strong>the</strong> <strong>for</strong>est<br />
floor and, if possible, a few<br />
evergreen boughs. Give <strong>the</strong><br />
pine cones a touch of winter<br />
whimsy with a little faux<br />
snow in a can or even white<br />
paint. Nestle <strong>the</strong> boughs<br />
and pine cones into a widemou<strong>the</strong>d<br />
vase or bowl in <strong>the</strong><br />
center of <strong>the</strong> table. Individual<br />
pine cones can later be<br />
turned into place cards <strong>for</strong><br />
seating guests.<br />
2. Holiday thanks: Cut<br />
many strips of paper roughly<br />
6 inches in length from<br />
various colored pieces of<br />
paper to match <strong>the</strong> holiday<br />
<strong>the</strong>me. When guests<br />
arrive, ask <strong>the</strong>m to write<br />
a favorite holiday memory<br />
or two, or what <strong>the</strong>y’re<br />
thankful <strong>for</strong>. Twirl <strong>the</strong> paper<br />
strips around a pencil to curl<br />
<strong>the</strong>m, and <strong>the</strong>n place <strong>the</strong><br />
curlicues into a decorative<br />
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bowl in <strong>the</strong> center of <strong>the</strong><br />
table. Later in <strong>the</strong> evening,<br />
<strong>the</strong> host or hostess can read<br />
some of <strong>the</strong> sentiments.<br />
3. Magical <strong>for</strong>est: Use<br />
green and silver conical<br />
party hats to turn a table or<br />
sideboard into a veritable<br />
evergreen <strong>for</strong>est. Arrange<br />
<strong>the</strong>m on a blanket of faux<br />
snow or white confetti.<br />
4. Freshly cut: Select attractive<br />
flowers in vibrant<br />
holiday hues from a florist<br />
or even <strong>the</strong> supermarket<br />
floral section. Cut <strong>the</strong> stems<br />
and place <strong>the</strong>m into an unusual<br />
display container, such<br />
as holiday <strong>the</strong>med mugs or<br />
a punch bowl.<br />
5. Glass baubles: Who<br />
says ornaments should be<br />
exclusive to <strong>the</strong> tree? A<br />
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crystal or glass cake stand<br />
can be trans<strong>for</strong>med into an<br />
icy delight when topped with<br />
silver and clear glass ornaments.<br />
6. Birch wood: The crisp<br />
white coloring of birch bark<br />
is right at home with holiday<br />
decor. Go stark with pieces<br />
of <strong>the</strong> cut wood in varying<br />
heights intermingled with<br />
white candles that mimic<br />
<strong>the</strong> shapes and scale of <strong>the</strong><br />
wood.<br />
7. Fruit and vegetables:<br />
If guests are coming over<br />
and <strong>the</strong> race is on <strong>for</strong> a fast<br />
centerpiece, look no fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />
than <strong>the</strong> kitchen. Lemons,<br />
artichokes, pears, or pome-<br />
granates look festive in a<br />
bowl interspersed with some<br />
greenery and baby’s breath.<br />
8. Cornucopia: The horn<br />
of plenty can be customized<br />
to any holiday. Purchase a<br />
horn in wicker or woven<br />
grapevine and fill with flowers,<br />
fruit and greenery, or<br />
even painted gourds or iature pumpkins.<br />
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Holiday hosts and hostesses<br />
should not neglect <strong>the</strong><br />
dining table when <strong>the</strong>y decorate.<br />
Festive centerpieces<br />
can be handmade without<br />
much ef<strong>for</strong>t on <strong>the</strong> part of<br />
hosts.<br />
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How to make Christmas Eve<br />
special <strong>for</strong> kids<br />
Christmas Eve is viewed<br />
differently by different people,<br />
even those who live under<br />
<strong>the</strong> same Santa-ready<br />
roof. Adults may see Christmas<br />
Eve as crunch time when<br />
<strong>the</strong>y must prepare food <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> next day or set up presents<br />
<strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir children to open<br />
in <strong>the</strong> morning. Children, on<br />
<strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r hand, are focused<br />
on Santa’s visit and little else.<br />
Parents naturally want to<br />
make Christmastime as special<br />
as possible <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir children,<br />
and that may involve<br />
ensuring that Christmas Eve is<br />
just as memorable as Christmas<br />
Day. The following are<br />
some ways to impart more<br />
magic into Christmas Eve celebrations.<br />
Attend Mass at midnight<br />
Practicing Christians celebrate<br />
<strong>the</strong> birth of Jesus Christ<br />
on Christmas. On Christmas<br />
Eve, churches often hold<br />
celebrations that may include<br />
late-evening or midnight<br />
masses that celebrate<br />
<strong>the</strong> birth of Christ when <strong>the</strong><br />
calendar switches over to<br />
December 25. While it does<br />
make <strong>for</strong> a late night, it can<br />
be thought-provoking <strong>for</strong> kids<br />
and a unique experience unlike<br />
any o<strong>the</strong>r.<br />
Bake fresh cookies<br />
Children like to leave out<br />
a plate of cookies and a glass<br />
of milk <strong>for</strong> Santa. That makes<br />
Christmas Eve a perfect time<br />
to whip up a fresh batch of<br />
cookies. Explore different recipes<br />
to come up with a unique<br />
offering each year.<br />
Read a Christmas story<br />
Watching television or<br />
looking at a tablet or mobile<br />
phone be<strong>for</strong>e bed can be too<br />
stimulating when it’s time <strong>for</strong><br />
children to wind down <strong>for</strong><br />
bed. Choose a holiday tale<br />
or tales that can be read as a<br />
Christmas Eve bedtime story.<br />
Reciting <strong>the</strong> poem “A Visit<br />
from St. Nicholas (‘Twas <strong>the</strong><br />
Night Be<strong>for</strong>e Christmas)” is a<br />
great way to set <strong>the</strong> Christmas<br />
Eve mood.<br />
Make a batch of<br />
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‘reindeer dust’<br />
Why should Santa’s reindeer<br />
be left out when it<br />
comes to receiving treats?<br />
Reindeer dust, made from a<br />
combination of oatmeal, rice<br />
cereal, dried fruits, and glitter<br />
(if desired), is purported to<br />
attract Santa’s reindeer and<br />
provide <strong>the</strong>m a nibble at <strong>the</strong><br />
same time. Plus, it’s generally<br />
safe <strong>for</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r animals in <strong>the</strong><br />
yard to eat.<br />
Go caroling<br />
Caroling may not be <strong>the</strong><br />
norm, but some families may<br />
want to revive it. Close-knit<br />
communities can organize<br />
family-centric caroling opportunities<br />
and roam <strong>the</strong><br />
cul-de-sacs and o<strong>the</strong>r pedestrian-friendly<br />
areas singing<br />
popular songs.
Christmas Light Parade, Luminary<br />
Event to brighten night of Dec. 10<br />
On Saturday, December 10, two<br />
events will illuminate <strong>the</strong> night in<br />
downtown Globe and at Tonto National<br />
Monument.<br />
Globe’s annual Christmas Light Parade<br />
will start Saturday after dusk, at<br />
approximately 6 p.m., stretching down<br />
historic Broad Street from <strong>the</strong> TeePee<br />
all <strong>the</strong> way down to Yuma Street. This<br />
year’s parade <strong>the</strong>me is “My Favorite<br />
Christmas Story,” with an appearance<br />
by Santa himself.<br />
From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. that evening,<br />
Tonto National Monument plans to<br />
celebrate <strong>the</strong> festive season with a<br />
Luminary Event. Hike <strong>the</strong> Lower Cliff Dwelling<br />
Trail with glimmering luminaries to light<br />
your way. The trail will close to uphill hiking<br />
at 8 p.m. Bring water, a flashlight or headlamp,<br />
warm clothing and closed-toed shoes.<br />
This event is free and open to <strong>the</strong> public.<br />
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Christmas Light Parade<br />
December 10 – 6 p.m.<br />
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A s i d e<br />
from safety<br />
guidelines established<br />
by<br />
local authorities,<br />
<strong>the</strong>re<br />
are not many<br />
rules when<br />
it comes to<br />
decorating <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> holidays.<br />
Some individuals<br />
prefer a<br />
more understated<br />
look<br />
marked by<br />
a Christmas<br />
tree in <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
front windows,<br />
while o<strong>the</strong>rs go all-out and<br />
cover <strong>the</strong>ir homes in colorful<br />
lights. Luminarias is one<br />
of <strong>the</strong> lesser known ways<br />
to decorate <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> holiday<br />
season, but it can be awe-inspiring<br />
and even help to<br />
bring communities toge<strong>the</strong>r<br />
during this special time of<br />
year.<br />
What is luminarias?<br />
A luminaria is a Christmas<br />
lantern that consists of a votive<br />
candle placed inside a<br />
small paper bag. The bag is<br />
weighted with sand. Communities<br />
or neighborhoods<br />
that decorate with luminarias<br />
typically place <strong>the</strong> luminarias<br />
at <strong>the</strong> end of <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
driveways or along sidewalks<br />
on a predetermined night,<br />
such as Christmas Eve. When<br />
all <strong>the</strong> candles have been lit,<br />
What is luminarias?<br />
<strong>the</strong> result is an awe-inspiring<br />
and uni<strong>for</strong>m display.<br />
How long has <strong>the</strong><br />
tradition of luminarias<br />
been around?<br />
According to LumaBase®,<br />
a manufacturer of decorative<br />
luminarias, <strong>the</strong> tradition<br />
of luminarias dates back to<br />
16th century Spain. At that<br />
time, small bonfires known<br />
as “luminarias” were lit<br />
along roads to help people<br />
travel safely to Midnight<br />
Mass on <strong>the</strong> final night of<br />
Las Posadas, a traditional<br />
celebration in many countries<br />
with significant Hispanic<br />
populations that runs<br />
from December 16 through<br />
December 24. The celebration<br />
is meant to serve as a<br />
remembrance of <strong>the</strong> story<br />
of Mary and Joseph seeking<br />
lodging in Bethlehem prior<br />
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to <strong>the</strong> birth of Jesus Christ.<br />
Where is luminarias<br />
practiced today?<br />
In North America, luminarias<br />
remains a tradition in<br />
Mexico and <strong>the</strong> southwestern<br />
United States, though<br />
FLIC Luminaries© indicates<br />
it is practiced in communities<br />
throughout <strong>the</strong> U.S. and<br />
Canada. Modern lights have<br />
evolved so individuals interested<br />
in introducing <strong>the</strong> tradition<br />
of luminarias in <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
communities need not light<br />
traditional candles if <strong>the</strong>y’re<br />
concerned about safety. Battery-powered,<br />
electric and<br />
solar options are available as<br />
alternatives to candles lit by<br />
a flame.<br />
The tradition of luminarias<br />
can bring communities<br />
toge<strong>the</strong>r in celebration of<br />
<strong>the</strong> holiday season.
10 gift ideas <strong>for</strong> your Christmas exchange<br />
Organizing a gift exchange is a great way to kick off <strong>the</strong> holidays. However, it can be difficult<br />
to buy <strong>the</strong> perfect gift when you don’t know who will receive it. This is especially true<br />
if your group has folks of various ages. Here are a few things that will please most people.<br />
An insulated water bottle or coffee mug<br />
A locally made spirit, beer or wine<br />
A unisex beanie or scarf in a neutral color<br />
Nut-free chocolates<br />
A recently released board game<br />
A warm, cozy blanket<br />
A nice set of wine glasses<br />
A set of reusable straws that includes a<br />
cleaning brush<br />
A sturdy apron with several pockets<br />
A wrist or cell phone strap<br />
If necessary, ask <strong>the</strong> gift exchange participants<br />
what <strong>the</strong>y like so you can buy an item related to <strong>the</strong>ir common interests.<br />
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How to throw a hassle-free holiday brunch<br />
Are you planning to host<br />
Christmas brunch this year? If so,<br />
here are a few ways to ensure <strong>the</strong><br />
event goes off without a hitch.<br />
Start prepping <strong>the</strong> day be<strong>for</strong>e<br />
Avoid making everything you<br />
need <strong>the</strong> morning of your brunch<br />
by doing some set up <strong>the</strong> night<br />
be<strong>for</strong>e. You could wash, cut and<br />
plate fresh fruit and prepare<br />
whipped cream and custards<br />
ahead of time. If you want to<br />
serve an easy dish that can be<br />
portioned out <strong>the</strong> day be<strong>for</strong>e,<br />
consider putting toge<strong>the</strong>r small<br />
bowls of yogurt and berries with<br />
granola.<br />
Opt <strong>for</strong> fresh-baked goods<br />
Visit your local bakery <strong>for</strong><br />
bread, croissants, muffins and<br />
bagels to accompany your meal.<br />
Purchase a batch made <strong>the</strong> morning<br />
of your event, or ask about<br />
frozen, ready-to-bake<br />
products. If <strong>the</strong> business<br />
has a tempting specialty,<br />
don’t hesitate to add it to<br />
your menu.<br />
Offer a variety of<br />
beverages<br />
Spice up your brunch<br />
by serving mimosas, Bellinis,<br />
sparkling cider or<br />
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white wine. You can also<br />
offer your guests coffee<br />
flavored with a variety<br />
of liqueurs. For kids, hot<br />
chocolate and fresh fruit<br />
juice are great choices.<br />
Finally, be sure to decorate<br />
your table with festive<br />
accessories <strong>the</strong> day<br />
be<strong>for</strong>e your event.<br />
5 crowd-pleasing dishes to bring to a potluck<br />
Do you plan to attend<br />
a potluck this holiday season?<br />
If so, it’s a good idea to<br />
choose dishes that are easy<br />
to transport and can be prepared<br />
ahead of time. Here<br />
are some ideas.<br />
Salads<br />
Potato, quinoa and couscous<br />
salads are easy to make<br />
in advance and don’t need<br />
to be warmed up once you<br />
arrive.<br />
Meatballs<br />
Season ground pork, beef<br />
or chicken and roll it into<br />
balls. Then, bake <strong>the</strong>m in<br />
<strong>the</strong> oven with your favorite<br />
sauce. When you arrive,<br />
simply reheat <strong>the</strong> meatballs<br />
in a microwave.<br />
Marinated shrimp<br />
These crustaceans are<br />
quick to prepare, keep well<br />
<strong>for</strong> a couple days in <strong>the</strong> refrigerator<br />
and can be served<br />
with crackers, bread and<br />
various kinds of sauces.<br />
Rice<br />
White, brown and wild<br />
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rice make great sides. To elevate<br />
this dish, add toasted<br />
nuts, herbs or dried fruit.<br />
Macarons<br />
These sweet and light<br />
cookies can be made in a<br />
multitude of colors and flavors.<br />
To keep in <strong>the</strong> spirit of <strong>the</strong><br />
season, opt <strong>for</strong> gingerbread,<br />
candy cane and eggnog varieties.<br />
To find all <strong>the</strong> ingredients<br />
you need, visit your local<br />
markets and grocery stores.
Spanakopita bites<br />
With its unique blend of textures and flavors,<br />
this appetizer may just steal <strong>the</strong> show<br />
at your holiday party.<br />
Servings: 12<br />
Ingredients<br />
• 12 whole walnuts<br />
• 2 tablespoons butter<br />
• 1 onion, finely chopped<br />
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped<br />
• 1 green onion, finely chopped<br />
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes<br />
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg<br />
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder<br />
• Salt and pepper, to taste<br />
• 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and<br />
drained<br />
• 2 eggs<br />
• 1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped<br />
• 1 tablespoon dill, finely chopped<br />
• Zest of half a lemon<br />
• Juice of half a lemon<br />
• 1 cup feta cheese, coarsely chopped<br />
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese<br />
• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed and cut<br />
into 12 equal squares<br />
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds<br />
Directions<br />
1. Preheat <strong>the</strong> oven to 375 F. Place <strong>the</strong><br />
walnuts on a baking sheet and bake <strong>the</strong>m<br />
<strong>for</strong> 10 minutes. Let cool and set aside.<br />
2. In a large saucepan, melt <strong>the</strong> butter,<br />
<strong>the</strong>n sauté <strong>the</strong> onions <strong>for</strong> about 5 minutes.<br />
Add <strong>the</strong> garlic, green onion and spices. Continue<br />
cooking <strong>for</strong> about 2 minutes. Add <strong>the</strong><br />
spinach and cook <strong>for</strong> ano<strong>the</strong>r 2 minutes,<br />
making sure to thoroughly break up any big<br />
pieces. In a bowl, pour <strong>the</strong> spinach mixture<br />
and let it cool <strong>for</strong> about 30 minutes.<br />
3. In <strong>the</strong> bowl with <strong>the</strong> spinach add 1<br />
egg as well as <strong>the</strong> parsley, dill, lemon zest,<br />
lemon juice, feta and Parmesan cheese. Mix<br />
well and adjust <strong>the</strong> seasoning as desired.<br />
4. On a baking sheet lined with parch-<br />
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ment paper, place <strong>the</strong> 12 squares of puff pastry.<br />
On each square, put about 2 tablespoons<br />
of <strong>the</strong> spinach mixture. Pull <strong>the</strong> corners of<br />
each square toward its center, and seal with<br />
a walnut.<br />
5. In a small bowl, whisk <strong>the</strong> remaining<br />
egg. Brush <strong>the</strong> egg mixture over <strong>the</strong> puff pastry<br />
and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake <strong>for</strong><br />
25 minutes.
How to support small businesses this holiday season<br />
The holiday season is<br />
an important one <strong>for</strong> small<br />
businesses every year, and it<br />
figures to take on heightened<br />
importance in <strong>2022</strong>. The outbreak<br />
of <strong>the</strong> novel coronavirus<br />
COVID-19 in late 2019 and<br />
early 2020 hit small businesses<br />
especially hard, with many<br />
being <strong>for</strong>ced to close <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
facilities to customers in an ef<strong>for</strong>t<br />
to prevent <strong>the</strong> virus from<br />
spreading.<br />
As small businesses face<br />
difficult challenges, it’s no surprise<br />
that many consumers<br />
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want to support locally owned<br />
small businesses this holiday<br />
season. Such support not only<br />
can help small businesses, but<br />
also can help to revitalize local<br />
communities.<br />
• Shop online. Online shopping<br />
has traditionally been<br />
dominated by big box retailers.<br />
However, many small<br />
businesses increased <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
e-commerce capabilities to<br />
generate revenue. Shoppers<br />
concerned about shopping<br />
in person this holiday season<br />
should explore <strong>the</strong> delivery<br />
and curbside pickup options<br />
available at<br />
locally owned<br />
small businesses.<br />
Even<br />
businesses<br />
that have<br />
not traditionally<br />
been<br />
allowed to<br />
deliver, such<br />
as breweries<br />
and wineries,<br />
have been<br />
able to do so<br />
during <strong>the</strong><br />
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sumers unlimited<br />
online<br />
shopping<br />
options.<br />
• Purchase<br />
gift<br />
Gift<br />
cards.<br />
cards<br />
take <strong>the</strong> guesswork out of<br />
holiday shopping, and such<br />
cards are easily shipped or<br />
even emailed to loved ones.<br />
That’s a significant benefit<br />
during <strong>the</strong> <strong>2022</strong> holiday season,<br />
when delivery times<br />
are expected to be lengthy.<br />
Gift cards to local businesses<br />
simplify holiday shopping,<br />
support small businesses and<br />
help shoppers avoid potential<br />
delivery delays.<br />
• Share your experience.<br />
Word-of-mouth is vital to<br />
small businesses at any time,<br />
and can be especially valuable<br />
as <strong>the</strong>se companies try<br />
to overcome <strong>the</strong> challenges<br />
posed by <strong>the</strong> COVID-19 outbreak.<br />
Holiday shoppers can<br />
share <strong>the</strong>ir experiences with<br />
local businesses via social media.<br />
Share in<strong>for</strong>mation about<br />
<strong>the</strong> lengths local small businesses<br />
have gone to in regard<br />
to safety measures, order fulfillment<br />
and <strong>the</strong>ir delivery and<br />
pickup ef<strong>for</strong>ts. Such sharing<br />
may compel neighbors and<br />
friends to follow your lead<br />
and provide vital support to<br />
local businesses in need this<br />
holiday season.<br />
Small businesses are <strong>the</strong><br />
backbone of many communities,<br />
and <strong>the</strong> holiday season<br />
provides a great opportunity<br />
to support such firms as <strong>the</strong>y<br />
look to recover from a difficult<br />
year.
12 facts about <strong>the</strong> winter solstice<br />
The winter solstice occurs each year<br />
during <strong>the</strong> month of December in <strong>the</strong><br />
nor<strong>the</strong>rn hemisphere. In <strong>2022</strong>, <strong>the</strong> winter<br />
solstice will take place on December 21 at<br />
4:48 p.m. EST.<br />
Solstices are significant events that occur<br />
twice per year. One occurs in <strong>the</strong> winter and<br />
one in <strong>the</strong> summer. The winter solstice also<br />
is known as <strong>the</strong> first day of winter and occurs<br />
when <strong>the</strong> Earth’s pole reaches its maximum<br />
tilt away from <strong>the</strong> sun. During <strong>the</strong><br />
winter solstice, people will experience <strong>the</strong><br />
shortest period of daylight and <strong>the</strong> longest<br />
period of nighttime of <strong>the</strong> year. Here are 12<br />
fascinating facts about <strong>the</strong> winter solstice.<br />
1. Depending on <strong>the</strong> hemisphere, <strong>the</strong><br />
north or south pole will experience continuous<br />
darkness or twilight around its winter<br />
solstice.<br />
2. The winter solstice sometimes is referred<br />
to by <strong>the</strong> term midwinter.<br />
3. Even though <strong>the</strong> solstice is marked by<br />
a whole day on <strong>the</strong> calendar, it actually is<br />
just <strong>the</strong> brief moment of time when <strong>the</strong> sun<br />
is exactly over <strong>the</strong> Tropic of Capricorn.<br />
4. The word “solstice” can be translated<br />
from Latin and means “sun stand still.”<br />
5. The Tropic of Capricorn is located at<br />
23.5 degrees south of <strong>the</strong> equator.<br />
6. Tourists flock to Stonehenge to track<br />
<strong>the</strong> movement of <strong>the</strong> sun. The stones will<br />
frame <strong>the</strong> sunset on <strong>the</strong> winter solstice and<br />
<strong>the</strong> sunrise on <strong>the</strong> summer solstice.<br />
7. Ancient cultures viewed <strong>the</strong> winter<br />
solstice as a time of death and rebirth.<br />
8. Important events in history have taken<br />
place on winter solstices. The Apollo 8<br />
spacecraft launched on <strong>the</strong> solstice in 1968.<br />
Pilgrims also arrived at Plymouth on <strong>the</strong><br />
winter solstice in 1620.<br />
9. Each planet in <strong>the</strong> Earth’s solar system<br />
has its own solstices and equinoxes.<br />
10. The sou<strong>the</strong>rn hemisphere experiences<br />
<strong>the</strong> winter solstice in June each year.<br />
11. A full moon on a solstice is even more<br />
rare than a blue moon. The last full moon to<br />
occur on <strong>the</strong> winter solstice was in 2010 and<br />
<strong>the</strong> next one won’t happen until 2094.<br />
12. Earth is closer to <strong>the</strong> sun around <strong>the</strong><br />
winter solstice in December. However, <strong>the</strong><br />
nor<strong>the</strong>rn hemisphere receives less sunlight<br />
and has cooler temperatures because it is<br />
tilted away from <strong>the</strong> sun during winter.<br />
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3 great gifts <strong>for</strong> tweens and teens this holiday season<br />
Children often marvel at <strong>the</strong> world<br />
around <strong>the</strong>m. They’re delighted to receive<br />
just about any toy, and play with<br />
items that o<strong>the</strong>rs may not see as fun —<br />
including everything from mixing bowls<br />
to cardboard boxes. Slowly that cherubic<br />
toddler turns into a school-aged<br />
wonder, and later into a young adult<br />
trying to find his or her place in <strong>the</strong><br />
world. With each passing year, <strong>the</strong> task<br />
of finding gifts <strong>for</strong> tweens and teenagers<br />
becomes that much more challenging.<br />
While most parents and o<strong>the</strong>r relatives<br />
may never seem “cool” in <strong>the</strong> eyes<br />
of <strong>the</strong>ir teens, <strong>the</strong>y can gift <strong>the</strong> tweens<br />
and teens <strong>the</strong>y love with presents that<br />
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will earn <strong>the</strong>m a few extra brownie points. The<br />
following are five gift ideas that are tailor-made<br />
<strong>for</strong> tweens and teens.<br />
1. LED strip lights<br />
Both girls and boys may enjoy customizing<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir rooms as <strong>the</strong>y see fit. Teens can utilize LED<br />
strip lights to create a unique ambiance that reflects<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir style. These often self-sticking<br />
ribbons of lights adhere right to walls. They<br />
come in a variety of lengths so <strong>the</strong>y can be<br />
used to frame <strong>the</strong> perimeter of <strong>the</strong> room,<br />
if desired. Complete with multicolored options<br />
and a remote control, teens can set<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir room colors as <strong>the</strong>ir mood dictates.<br />
2. Gift cards<br />
Teens try to keep up with <strong>the</strong> latest styles.<br />
A gift card or clothing gift from one of <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
favorite retailers can help <strong>the</strong>m build <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
ensembles that much quicker. Aeropostale,<br />
Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, Forever 21,<br />
Zumiez, American Eagle, and Tilly’s are just<br />
some of <strong>the</strong> stores popular among today’s<br />
tweens and teens.<br />
3. Wireless earbuds or headphones<br />
Wireless headphones are used on a daily<br />
basis by tweens and teens. They rely on<br />
<strong>the</strong>m <strong>for</strong> listening to music, watching movies<br />
on <strong>the</strong>ir devices and even during remote<br />
learning sessions. There are many brands to<br />
choose from, and Beats by Dre and Apple<br />
AirPods are among <strong>the</strong> most popular.<br />
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How to make holiday wreaths <strong>the</strong> easy way<br />
There are many different ways to decorate<br />
homes and businesses <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> holidays.<br />
Tall evergreen trees are among <strong>the</strong> most<br />
visible symbols of <strong>the</strong> holiday season. However,<br />
wreaths hung on doors, windows or<br />
fences also are ubiquitous this time of year.<br />
Wreaths adorn homes primarily during<br />
<strong>the</strong> holidays of Easter and Christmas.<br />
Wreaths have also been worn around <strong>the</strong><br />
head or neck in ceremonial events around<br />
<strong>the</strong> globe <strong>for</strong> centuries. It is believed <strong>the</strong> first<br />
wreaths date back to ancient Greece and<br />
Rome. Members of <strong>the</strong> Greco-Roman society<br />
were known to hand-make ring-shaped<br />
items using fresh tree leaves, small fruits,<br />
flowers, and twigs. Oftentimes <strong>the</strong>se headdresses<br />
symbolized a person’s social status.<br />
O<strong>the</strong>rs suggest wreaths evolved to become<br />
a Christian symbol of immortality.<br />
Regardless of how wreaths are viewed,<br />
many people like to display wreaths <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
holidays. Wreaths can be purchased premade,<br />
but making a wreath on your own can<br />
make <strong>the</strong> holidays even more fun.<br />
One of <strong>the</strong> easiest ways to make a wreath<br />
is to design it around a circular floral foam<br />
<strong>for</strong>m. Ga<strong>the</strong>r supplies to make <strong>the</strong> wreath.<br />
For traditional wreaths, supplies will include<br />
sprigs of evergreen (real or artificial), ribbon,<br />
floral wire, bows, and artificial berries.<br />
Working around <strong>the</strong> foam <strong>for</strong>m, arrange <strong>the</strong><br />
boughs of evergreen, using <strong>the</strong> floral wire<br />
to wrap or pin into <strong>the</strong> foam itself. Keep<br />
<strong>the</strong> layers coming until you get <strong>the</strong> desired<br />
coverage. Embellish with a ribbon or place<br />
a bow.<br />
The blog A Piece of Rainbow says that<br />
creating a wreath jig is an easy way to make<br />
a wreath. Cut a dollar-store laundry basket<br />
bottom from <strong>the</strong> top ring to make a template,<br />
on which you can place wreath-making<br />
materials so <strong>the</strong>y keep <strong>the</strong>ir circular<br />
<strong>for</strong>m. Use floral wire or natural jute string to<br />
tie <strong>the</strong> materials toge<strong>the</strong>r. Experiment with<br />
fresh evergreen, twigs, holly branches, or<br />
whatever materials you choose.<br />
Thick card stock also can serve as <strong>the</strong><br />
wreath template. Attach artificial flowers or<br />
leaves, spray snow, ornaments, or o<strong>the</strong>r items<br />
to <strong>the</strong> card stock ring with a firm adhesive.<br />
Many craft stores sell wreath <strong>for</strong>ms made<br />
of natural vines that have been strung in a<br />
ring. These can be decorated in <strong>the</strong>ir entirety<br />
or left a little sparse to let <strong>the</strong> natural twine<br />
show through.<br />
Wreaths may seem like complicated creations.<br />
But a little imagination and <strong>the</strong> right<br />
materials is all it takes to create a homemade<br />
wreath.<br />
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Deck <strong>the</strong> halls with DIY decor<br />
Decorating is one<br />
of <strong>the</strong> joys of <strong>the</strong> holiday<br />
season. Families<br />
often decorate toge<strong>the</strong>r,<br />
and such traditions<br />
may include dressing <strong>the</strong><br />
Christmas tree and hanging<br />
holiday lights around<br />
<strong>the</strong> house.<br />
A day spent making<br />
homemade ornaments<br />
is ano<strong>the</strong>r great way<br />
to decorate and spend<br />
quality time toge<strong>the</strong>r as<br />
a family during <strong>the</strong> holiday<br />
season. Though families<br />
can let <strong>the</strong>ir imaginations<br />
run wild when making ornaments<br />
at home, <strong>the</strong> following<br />
are some great starting<br />
points that can serve<br />
as springboards <strong>for</strong> holiday<br />
crafting sessions.<br />
• Snowmen: The holiday<br />
season simply wouldn’t be<br />
<strong>the</strong> same without snowmen.<br />
<strong>Home</strong>made snowmen can<br />
be made out of ping pong<br />
balls, which are <strong>the</strong> ideal size<br />
when making ornaments <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> Christmas tree. Those<br />
who want to go a little bigger<br />
can glue wiffle balls or large<br />
polystyrene balls toge<strong>the</strong>r<br />
or create <strong>the</strong>ir own papier<br />
mâché snowmen to display<br />
on mantles or on console tables<br />
in a foyer or hallway.<br />
• Santa Claus: Ano<strong>the</strong>r<br />
staple of holiday decor, Santa<br />
Claus has inspired many a<br />
DIY holiday ornament over<br />
<strong>the</strong> years. A paper plate ta Claus with a cotton ball<br />
Sanbeard<br />
glued on can make <strong>for</strong><br />
a fun Christmas craft, especially<br />
<strong>for</strong> young children who<br />
can’t wait <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> big guy to<br />
appear on Christmas Eve.<br />
• Penguins: Though <strong>the</strong>y<br />
might not have a direct link<br />
to <strong>the</strong> holiday season, penguins<br />
evoke feelings of cold<br />
wea<strong>the</strong>r, making <strong>the</strong>m an<br />
ideal addition to holiday<br />
decor schemes. Make your<br />
own penguin family using<br />
polystyrene craft balls in assorted<br />
sizes and <strong>the</strong>n hang<br />
<strong>the</strong>m on <strong>the</strong> tree or place<br />
<strong>the</strong>m around <strong>the</strong> house.<br />
• Reindeer: Santa would<br />
not be able to get <strong>the</strong> job<br />
done each Christmas Eve<br />
without his trustworthy<br />
team of reindeer. Popsicle<br />
stick reindeer projects can<br />
be fun <strong>for</strong> kids of all ages and<br />
a great way <strong>for</strong> youngsters<br />
to recognize <strong>the</strong> ef<strong>for</strong>ts of<br />
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Dasher, Dancer, Comet, pid, and, of course, Rudolph,<br />
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among o<strong>the</strong>rs.<br />
• Cookie cutters: Family<br />
baking sessions are a holiday<br />
tradition <strong>for</strong> millions of people.<br />
Though that often leads<br />
to batches upon batches of<br />
tasty cookies, it also means<br />
families tend to have a surplus<br />
of holiday cookie cutters<br />
around <strong>the</strong> house. Surplus<br />
cookie cutters tend to<br />
be discarded or relegated<br />
to <strong>the</strong> miscellaneous items<br />
drawer in kitchens, but a<br />
more awe-inspiring fate can<br />
await <strong>the</strong>m. A coat of paint,<br />
some glitter and a little bit of<br />
string or twine is all families<br />
need to trans<strong>for</strong>m <strong>the</strong>ir extra<br />
cookie cutters into colorful<br />
tree ornaments.<br />
Holiday decorating sessions<br />
can be made even<br />
more fun when families take<br />
time to craft some DIY decorations<br />
toge<strong>the</strong>r.
Jump into adventurous resolution ideas<br />
Individuals looking <strong>for</strong> a little more excitement<br />
and adventure in <strong>the</strong>ir lives can think<br />
about making New Year’s resolutions that<br />
align with <strong>the</strong>ir adventurous goals. These<br />
adventurous ideas can serve as inspiration<br />
<strong>for</strong> anyone who wants to be a little more<br />
daring with this year’s resolutions.<br />
Try a new outdoor activity<br />
The great outdoors consistently beckons.<br />
Answer <strong>the</strong> call by engaging in a new outdoor<br />
activity. Any activity can be adventurous<br />
if it’s new to you. Start off small and get<br />
more into it as your skills improve. Consider<br />
kayaking, surfing, mountain biking, rock<br />
climbing, or anything else that presents a<br />
thrill.<br />
Get creative in <strong>the</strong> kitchen<br />
Being adventurous can extend to any aspect<br />
of life, including dining. Expand your<br />
culinary horizons by trying new flavor profiles<br />
and recipes inspired by global cuisine.<br />
This may include ingredients you deem to<br />
be “exotic” but are customary in o<strong>the</strong>r parts<br />
of <strong>the</strong> world.<br />
Sleep outdoors<br />
Adventures do not have to be large and<br />
time-consuming. In fact, <strong>the</strong> term “microadventure”<br />
was dubbed by Alastair Humphreys,<br />
an adventurer and speaker, as a way<br />
to squeeze more gutsy activity into anyone’s<br />
schedule. One way to do so is to resolve to<br />
sleep outdoors in a new place once a month.<br />
Shaking off <strong>the</strong> creature com<strong>for</strong>ts of home<br />
enables you to adapt and embrace new experiences.<br />
Aim to be more sustainable<br />
Active lifestyles often involve exploring<br />
natural landscapes. These areas can be<br />
affected by trash, which also can impact<br />
wildlife in negative ways. Resolve to keep<br />
parks, trails, rivers, lakes, <strong>for</strong>ests, and o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
outdoor areas clean and beautiful. Various<br />
organizations spearhead <strong>the</strong>se types of<br />
ef<strong>for</strong>ts, but you can work independently as<br />
well. Always practice a “carry in, carry out”<br />
policy when hiking or enjoying nature.<br />
Individuals can ponder <strong>the</strong> many ways to<br />
embrace more adventurous resolutions in<br />
<strong>the</strong> year ahead.<br />
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