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Editorial | CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS

Letter from the Editor

Dear Friend,

Writing on this fai!iar s"a#e after a hiat$s of % &ears is ane'"erien#e I a #herishing e(er& oent of) I than* &o$ for &o$reai!s that ne(er ade e forget that I a not the on!& oneissing this fa+$!o$s "$+!i#ation) Ne(er ind h&, hen and hoe got to s*i""ing "$+!ishing &o$r fa(orite ho!ida& aga-ine, !et $ssi"!& re.oi#e in the nes that e are +a#*/

As a!a&s, the aga-ine is fi!!ed ith #reati(e ideas to #e!e+rateChristas in st&!e, for I a &et to eet a "erson ho does notish to) B$t one thing that none of $s needs to do, is to !et the0"erfe#tion s&ndroe1 get to $s to an e'tent that it +egins to +e2!itt!e the tr$e eaning of the season) The (er& re#ent 3H$rri#aneSand&3 is on!& one of the reinders that !ife is too short to +e

asted "erfe#ting a ta+!e setting and that there is no .o& on earthgreater than +eing +!essed ith friends and fai!& to #e!e+rateChristas ith)

Ne(erthe!ess, Christas #ontin$es to +e one of those s"e#ia!ties hen o$r #reati(it& *nos no !iits and e go a!! o$t"re"aring for the festi(ities) Coo*ing, +a*ing, #rafting andde#orating are a!! eager!& aaited a!! &ear !ong)

This &ear, other than #reati(e ideas for &o$r hoe and ta+!e, ea!so ha(e a s"e#ia! feat$re +& Fren#h a$thor Marie2Anne Le#o$eron dressing $" e!egant!& for a!! the #e!e+rator& e(enings !ined $") Itis a great g$ide to "$!!ing together the +est !oo*s this season and Iho"e &o$ find the ti"s it as ins"iring as I did)

4nti! ne't &ear,Ha""& Ho!ida&s/

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Contents | CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS

CONTENTSChritm! "#$"

CELE%RATING

$# I Be!ie(e in Santa$" Dadd&3s G$ide to S$r(i(ing Christas ithids$&A(oid a Ho!ida& S"ending Hango(er'' A""s to Get ?o$ Thro$gh Ho!ida& H$

Dr$(# Christas 8oes of Lo(e

DECORATING

$) ; Gorgeo$s Christas Wreaths that Ins"ire") I(& Wreath To"iar&"* Giant Christas Ba$+!es'( $tdoor Christas Lights77 Christas Tree Thees for ;


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Contents | CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS

CONTENTSChritm! "#$"

CRAFTS

'$ Christas Co$ntdon Ad(ent 8!anner'& Ins"iring Ideas for ?o$r Christas Tree

Handade Christas Cards ChristasTree&( 8rinta+!e Christas Co!oring 8ages for ids DIY activity for kids&, Hoeade rnaents for Ba+&3s FirstChristas

GIFT- GIVING

') E#o2Friend!& Gift Wra""ing Ideas'+ Gift Ideas When ?o$ are the Se#ret Santa

TRAVEL

+, Great Destinations to isit (er the Ho!ida&sin 4SA

COO.ING

, Ma"!e Wa!n$t Seet 8otato 8ie+# Christas Coo*ing ith Chef Mi#ho 2 Santa C!a$s Sed$#er Pg 60 2 Cran+err& St$ffed 8$"*in Pg 62 2 Ho!!& Cra#*!e issesPg 64 2 Cran+err& 9 Crea Cheese BraidPg 65


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Festive Ideas | CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS

Festive Ideas

Left / %e0o1:

Do not forget the little details. They are the mostspecial things to take care of, and often bringsmiles to many faces. Your door knobs, forexample. Bring holiday cheer to any hand thatreaches out for them. ere are t!o !ays todecorate them, but the possibilities are endless.

"pare some of tree ornaments or tie a ribbon to abauble or a stocking and slide them into a door

handle. # handspun fabric ornament can also beused.

This could also be a great !ay to use your$hristmas cards. Find a smaller card or use the frontof an old card, punch a hole, tie it using ribbonand slide it into a handle or a knob.

Saved for Santa

You%ve made your $hristmas cookies, but there is alot of time before $hristmas....ho! do you save thebest cookies for "anta so they are fresh #&D noone else in the house eats them by mistake' Theans!er is simple ( a plastic cover that fits securelyaround any plate, that !ill tell everyone that these

cookies are "#)*D F+ "#&T#---- et them onlineat!!!.savedforsanta.com

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Festive IdeasRi2ht:

Flo!er arrangements for $hristmas need not be

elaborate. /ess is more !ith seasonal red berries. #branch of berries along !ith some greens lookfestive in !hite vases.

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Fabric crafters !ho are into patch!ork and 0uiltingcan create one(of(a(kind keepsake gifts that !illbe cherished for a long, long time to come. etpatched 0uilt s0uares framed to give as gifts. It iseasier than making an entire 0uilt and you !ill beable to make several of these in no time and !ithmost of the fabric coming out of your scrap box.

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# little touch that makes a lot of difference to any$hristmas Day d1cor is $andle rings. 2hen makingyour !reaths, be sure to make some miniatureversions to use as circular bases for your $hristmascandles. Berry !reaths look especially beautifulsince most of us use red or !hite candles during thistime of the year.

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Cooking | CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS

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The holidays are the perfect time of year to create traditions withyor loved ones! in and ot of the kitchen" #or a garanteedpost$dinner showstopper they won%t forget soon! treat yor

friends and family to this too$good$to$resist &aple 'alnt (weetPotato Pie" 'ith )st a dollop of maple whipped cream and asprinkle of walnts on top! this velvety! distinctly *anadian

dessert is sre to +ecome a holiday tradition"

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As a parent, I wouldoften strive at Christmastime to recreate thefeelings of anticipation

and magic that I had feltas a child, for my owndaughter.

M& h$s+and and I ere a+!eto, for an& &ears, aintainher +e!ief of Santa C!a$s) Heand I too* it $"on o$rse!(es toi"ro(e on the i!!$sion froone &ear to the ne't, e(en asshe gre o!der, and iser too$r i!es)

f #o$rse the rit$a! +eganhen she as a "re2s#hoo!er,her !etters ritten in her sa!!,$nstead& hand) A sing!e,hea(i!& i#ed #oo*ie in soeseasona! sha"e !eft on the*it#hen ta+!e ith a g!ass ofi!*, +oth of hi#h o$!d +egone +& orning) StandardChristas "ro#ed$re reQ$iredthe !ea(ing of a #arrot as e!!the reindeer #o$!d not +e

forgotten/

We hid "resents in the+ran#hes of the s"ar*!ing,de#orated +a!sa, so thetree3s s"i#& oi!s de!i#ate!&s#ented the ra""ing) Here&es shone hen she3ddis#o(er her gifts hiddenaong the +a$+!es and g!itter)

As she got o!der hoe(er, it

+e#ae ore of a #ha!!engefor $s to #on(in#e her thatSanta, an iaginar& #reation,as ore than that) We hadto #oe $" ith snea*ierideas, ore #reati(es#enarios, to *ee" $"a""earan#es)

ne &ear e ere a+!e tosnea* into her +edroo hi!eshe s!e"t, reo(e the Q$i!tthat #o(ered her, to re"!a#e it

ith the desired Lion ing

I Believe in "anta# 3om recalls ho! she managed thetricky age of 56 !hen the existence of"anta $laus begins to be challenged

#oforter) She had to +e#oer#ed +a#* into her+edroo, her e'#iteent asso great that she3d f!on o$tof +ed, #o"!ete!& issing the

ne +!an*et she3d +eensn$gg!& t$#*ed into)

As !$#*, or fate, o$!d ha(e it,things too* on a !ife of theiron that &ear)

We had a!a&s had to +eaare of things that interestedher, she rare!&, if e(er,reQ$ested an&thing s"e#ifi#fro Santa) Genera!!& she3d

.$st +een satisfied ith

hate(er she re#ei(ed)

Christas E(e that &ear fo$nd$s en.o&ing a ea! ith &"arents, ho !i(ed soe a&s

o$t of ton) n the !ate nightdri(e hoe, I reinded herthat she sti!! hadn3t ritten her!etter to Santa)

She !a$ghed at e and adesoe #oent on horidi#$!o$s it as to +e doingthat at her at$re age) HerDad as*ed that she ind$!ge $sthis one !ast tie then, .$st+e#a$se, soeties &o$ha(e to +e!ie(e in soething)

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n#e hoe she +egr$dging!&ent $" to her roo to rite,hi!e e !aid the ta+!e) A +eerfor Santa, she had de#idedsoe &ears +efore that he

or*ed a& too hard for 4STi!*J, and the #arrot for thedeer) She +ro$ght the notedon and dro""ed it on theta+!e, h$gged $s goodnightand ret$rned to her roo)

As e read the note erea!i-ed that the on!& reQ$estshe3d ade as a (ideo gaes&ste that as "o"$!ar atthe tie) A to& e had sorne o$!d not +$& d$e to itse'"ense) ?et hat she didn3t*no as that a ee* ear!iere had #hanged o$r indsand had "$r#hased the

s&ste, a!ong ith a #o$"!e ofgaes) ne of the gaese3d #hosen as a!so on her!ist) We ao*e to her shrie*sof .o&, dan#ing aro$nd the

!i(ing roo) Than*ing $s"rof$se!& for getting here'a#t!& hat she anted)

I had to Q$estion her,hoe(er) What a*es &o$thin* e +o$ght thisU

We!! ho e!se #o$!d ha(e,MoU as her s!ight!&sar#asti# re"!&)

I #ontin$ed, Consider this egot hoe at a!ost idnight!ast night) We had no ideahat &o$ anted $nti! &o$rote the !etter !ast night, and

e(en if e anted to, had noa& of going o$t to +$& it)What store is o"en at thattie on Christas E(eU

She a+sor+ed that for aoent)

That3s .$st essed $", Mo)So, Santa3s rea!) Shesir*ed)

Does it rea!!& atterU Ias*ed)

She si!ed a !itt!e, ran a fingera!ong the gae s&ste)

No, it doesn3t atter)Soeties &o$ .$st ha(e to+e!ie(e in soething)
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Daddy's Guide to

Surviving The Lead Up To ChristmasWith The Kids !!!A Sta&2at2Hoe Dad "re"ares &o$ for

hen Dadd& has to ta*e the #harge/

,hh- *hristmas really is the most magical timeof year isn.t it/ There is nothing +etter than on*hristmas morning +eing woken p at somengodly hor +y yor kids to +e asked if (anta

has +een yet" This may sond sarcastic! +t Ireally do not mean it to +e" ne of the +est

parts a+ot +eing a dad for me is *hristmas Ilove it"

ee* +efore Christas da&)That is a !ot of tie for *ids todri(e &o$ #ra-&) f #o$rse theho!e ee* !eading $" to itthe& are #ra-i!& e'#ited)

So ho1 do I t!8e 7!re of the8id !t Chritm!9

And sto" the dri(ing e#ra-& and e then in t$rnha(ing to !o#* the $" in the

garageU We!! its not eas&/ Io$!d +e !&ing is I said ito$!d +e)

For e the +est a& toa""roa#h the !ead $" toChristas da& is to thin* of it!i*e &o$ are in the aredfor#es and this is a to$r ofd$t&)

He& I *no this a& so$nd a

!itt!e e'tree, +$t its the +estthing I #o"are it to) ?o$need to ha(e e(er& !itt!e detai!"!anned)

If &o$ gi(e the *ids a s"areho$r then "re"are to +e dri(enad) To +e fair its not as$#h a #hore as I a a*ingo$t as &o$ #an a#t$a!!& dosoe rea!!& f$n st$ff ith the*ids !eading $" to the +ig da&)

With that +eing saidChristas da& is .$st a sa!!"art of the Christase'"erien#e) As $#h as I !o(ethe a#t$a! da& of Christasthere is no den&ing the fa#t

that the !ead $" to Christas#an +e a ro&a! "ain in the+a#*side) Soeties thes#hoo! ho!ida&s for hate(erreason i!! res$!t in the *idsgetting off s#hoo! $" to a

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?o$ a& thin* that I a #ra-&here s$ggesting "!a&ingo$tside in De#e+er, +$t hear

e o$t) If its snoing then&o$ ha(e it ade as there isno end to hat &o$ #an do)We ha(e a great tie a*ingsno en or ha(ing snofights) The +est "art a+o$tsno fights is +$i!ding a snofort)

If &o$r fai!& is an&thing !i*eine hoe(er, sno fightsare great $nti! soeone ta*es

it too far and it ends $" ithsoeone getting h$rt)

O5 Cert!i5 D!;;;

Another thing e !i*e to doand it a& .$st +e $s +eing#ra-& is to "!a& $d ta#*!efoot+a!!) We do this on &earshen e do not ha(e $#hsno, +$t a +$n#h of rain)

No & ife hates $dfoot+a!!, +$t e !o(e it) I eanthere is the donside of#at#hing &o$r death fro #o!dand getting #o(ered in $d,+$t these are .$st a sa!!"ri#e to "a& for soe e'#iting$d foot+a!! a#tion) No g$&str$st e hen I te!! &o$ this)?o$ ife or signifi#ant otheri!! not a""re#iate &o$ #oingin the ho$se after $d

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67 orgeous $hristmas

2reaths that Inspire$hristmas d1cor begins right at the door- /et these beautifulcro!ns made of natural and artificial holiday materials inspire

you to create your o!n !elcoming creations for $hristmas.

Fresh Fruit 2reaths

$elebrate the abundance of nature this$hristmas by making a $olonial style!reath !ith real or artificial fruits.

"carlet pomegranates, rich red berries,luscious apples, yello! limes and brightorange citruses complement the greenbox!ood, pine, fir or cedar base of the!reaths beautifully.

#dd a long, !ide velvet ribbon inburgundy to complete theextravagance.

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Dried Fruit 2reaths

The $hristmas !reath is anessential element of holidaydecorating. Fragrant and longlasting, !reaths made using driedfruits are as alluring as those made!ith fresh fruits.

The best part about making a!reath using dried(up fruits thatyou end up having the mostoriginal !reath as you !ill be using!hat%s on hand and !hat is easilyavailable.

Fruits like pomegranates and

berries can be dried !hole andattached to the !reath usingflorist%s !ire or a hot glue gun.

Fruits like oranges can besliced and then dried !hichgives you many more !ays touse them in !reaths. You canstring them into a garland andthen use them in !reaths.

#dding nuts and spices like!alnuts and cinnamon sticksnot only adds a rustic flavor tothe !reaths, but also to theirfragrance.

Dried fruit !reaths aregenerally made over anevergreen !reath base, but a!reath formed completely ofdried fruit and sans any freshgreens also looks spectacular.

# dried artichoke makes abeautiful center for any !inter!reath.

The circlar form of the *hristmas wreath sym+oli1es eternity! continityand the cycle of life" It also represents the sn! light and hope"

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reen 2reaths#dorned !ith Fresh and Dried Fruit and +ther Festive 3aterials like +rnaments


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reen 2reaths2inter greens can look gorgeous even !ithout any

ornamental additions. # lush !reath of box!ood,magnolia or pine looks stunning in its simple andrustic beauty.

Add Green lant !aterials

You can vary the greens to create a moreinteresting look by adding green colored materialslike apples, limes, dried artichokes and lotus pods.You can also mix different shades of foliage tocreate a richer, denser green !reath.

"ary the Shades of Green

&eon green $hartreuse or eindeer lichen 8ormoss9 is a great addition to all green !reaths thatcould use a variation of green shades. #nother!ay of getting a sho!(stopper green !reath is toadd peacock feathers.

Berry 2reaths/avish bunches of red berries make ex0uisite!reaths. Their provide a bright burst of color andare best displayed on !hite doors and !indo!s.

Both Classic and !odern

The use of naturally available material and themonochromatic look at the same time, makesberry !reaths suitable for both traditional andmodern $hristmas decor.

!onochromatic #reaths

#lthough the !ord %Berry $hristmas 2reath% bringsto mind a red !reath, you can makemonochromatic !reaths using berries of differentcolors such as !hite, green, violet etc.

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2hite and "ilver 2reaths

"ubtly modern, silver(toned !reaths look best onBlack painted doors.

#dorn a plain !reath !ith !hite and silver baublesor silver painted decorations. "ilver painted t!igs!ill give your !reath a very chic and modern look.

If using pine cones or pine boughs for the !reaths,buy or make them look sno!(covered to blendtheir colors into the toned do!n color scheme.

*xtra !ide, silver ribbon !ill finish off the look !ithpanache.

Bauble 2reaths$hristmas Baubles are the next most popularmaterials to make !reaths after !inter evergreens.&othing says $hristmas 0uite like these shiny, roundornaments originally intended for the $hristmastree, but !ho end up filling bo!ls and vases in allshapes to make a house look festive.

$hoose shiny baubles in your $hristmas colors orco(ordinate them !ith the paint in your house orthe color on the door you plan to hang them on.

Attaching Bau$les to the #reath

:se florist%s !ire to attach them to the !reath if you!ant to open the !reath up, later, and re(usethem. If you !ant to have a permanent !reath,that you are sure you !ill use again and again, youcan use a glue gun to attach them to the !reathbase.

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"tar "haped 2reaths

The star is another shape and symbol that is synonymous !ith $hristmas.# lovely t!ist on the traditional round $hristmas !reaths !ould be to use a star shaped !reath form to make it.#s !e mentioned before, you do not need to purchase a base. You can get a little crafty and make your o!n

base using !ire or even cardboard.

+nce you have the base ready, you can make your !reath as traditional or as modern as !ould go !ithyour d1cor. $over the base !ith greens or moss and add decorations like flo!ers, pine cones, baubles,

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Themed 2reaths

ive a modern t!ist to thetraditional $hristmas !reaths by

building them around a theme. Itcould be a hobby, a place,something special that happenedthis year etc.

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# 4oker themed !reath !elcomesvisitors on the door. 4laying cardsare glued around thecircumference of the !reath.

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# seaside home displays its heritage!ith pride. /arge conches and seashells are hot glued to a semi(circular !reath form covered ingreens. The pretty, red roses arestrategically placed on the !hiteshells.

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"0uare 2reaths

/avender lovers !ill love this !reath for itsfragrance, simplicity and subtle colors. Thesage green ribbon does not take a!ayfrom the subdued colors of this fashionablys0uare !reath.

2hether you use traditional or modernmaterials to make a !reath, building it on as0uare base makes it suitable for bothtraditional and contemporary decoratingstyles. Because of the simple elements used,it !ill also sit pretty in a rustic setting.

# s0uare !reath can be created using a

s0uare !reath form !hich can be easilycreated at home using !ire or cardboard.

Belo!;

Berry S&uare

This lush !reath combines the elegance ofboth, a berry !reath and a s0uare !reath.

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Ring'a'Ring of eppers

# 2reath made of $hili 4eppers perks up a stark !inter landscape during the olidays.

:nusual2reaths

&othing is too unusual !hen itcomes to making !reaths.Depending upon !hat youhave on hand, you can craft alovely !reath in no time.

The fiery, red $hili peppersmake for a festivearrangement above.

(eather #reath

This feather !reath, on theother hand, makes a moresubtle statement. The unusualchoice of materials and color,sets it apart from the rest andlends it a style matched byfe! other !reaths.

"ersatility

It !ould be completely at

ease in a modern apartmentas it !ould, on a barn door.

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Photo: Tony Alter

3onochromatic2reath

2here else, but in $olonial2illiamsburg can a !reath, thisbeautiful, be found. # beautifulred on red !reath !ith chilies,berries, pomegranates < allthings good that come in reds-

"nickers 2reath

# ift !reath made of "nickersbars, perfect for anyone on yourgift list !ith a s!eet tooth. The!reath base has been !rapped!ith green ribbon and thechocolates and silk roses areattached !ith double sidedtape.

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Sil$ #vy pot gets a (a$eover or Christmas

4h!t o6 5eed:

Artifi#ia!>Si!* Sa!!2!eaf,8otted Trai!ing I(& 8!antF!orist Wire

Ri++on"tiona! 8ine #ones ora#orns

%) Bring the !ong +ran#hestogether at the to" and tiethe together $sing f!orist fire)

) No, ta*e &o$r ri++on and

fo!d it fro the idd!e to a*ea +o #o(ering the f!orist ire)

) Wea(e the !engths of theri++on aro$nd the reathta"ing the at the +otto)

P) ?o$ #an #reate a sii!ar

reath $sing fresh i(&, +$t&o$ i!! need a ire frae forit to stand in sha"e)

Ho1 To:

=) Gather a!! the +ran#hes ofthe i(& and s"!it into toha!(es)

;) Ta*e the !ongest strands of

i(& fro ea#h side and !iftthe $")

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#rrangements2hile abundant arrangements look beautiful, youcan also perk up little spaces !ith a petitecenterpiece or decorative accent made usingfruits and spices.

$loves can be used to stud apples and citrus fruitscreating lovely patterns for display. 4laceindividually decorated fruit or arrange them inshallo! baskets !ith seasonal greens, fruits andpinecones.

2eave string in bet!een the petals of star anise tohold them to an orange. 2ound the string throughthe length of the fruit and then !eave throughanother star anise, creating a lovely garland allover the orange. +ther spices such as cinnamonsticks also looks beautiful to complete thearrangement.

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Giant Christmas )aublesAn )asy #ay to Create to *uic+ly Create %arge ecorative Accents for Christmas

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Christmas Countdown Advent lanner

,dvent calendars arevery poplar at*hristmas! +t theycan also +e a greatway to help yo planfor the +ig day" ere.show"

4h!t o6 5eed:

?o$ need to fe!t "ie#es, onered and one green, ;Christas gift #ards ors#ra"s of #raft "a"erJ, a "ie#e

of doe!, a "ie#e of red ri++on

and soe +asi# seing s*i!!s)

O3tio5!0:

A sa!(aged S*iing Santa froa sto#*ing has +een $sed toadd soe .a-- to the#a!endar) ?o$ #an $se an&Christas otif &o$ ha(e onhand, or si"!& s*i" this "artand #reate the #a!endar"o#*ets)

No Se1:

Man& onderf$! "rod$#ts

s$#h as fa+ri# g!$e are no

a(ai!a+!e at a!! stores) ?o$#an easi!& a*e this "ro.e#te(en if &o$ are not intoseing)

Ho1 to:

C$t the green fe!t the si-e &o$ant &o$r #a!endar to +e) Thiso$!d de"end on hether ornot, &o$ are $sing an e'traotif !i*e the Santa in o$rad(ent #a!endarJ on the !eft)

?o$ #o$!d either se idestra"s !i*e in the "i#t$re

a+o(e, or .$st he one side of

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the green fe!t so &o$ #an s!ide thedoe! thro$gh)

The doe! sho$!d +e = in#h iderthan the toe!) Tie the ri++on to

ea#h end of the doe! so &o$ #anhang $" the fe!t #a!endar)

C$t the red fe!t into ; sQ$ares.$st a !itt!e +igger than the gift#ards) Se the sQ$ares to thegreen fe!t $sing +!an*et stit#h) rif &o$ o$!d rather not se, g!$ethe $sing a fa+ri# g!$e, ta*ing#are to g!$e on!& the edges)

to s$it &o$r on Christastraditions)

The ") D! Chritm! P0!55er

=6 8$t $" the o$tdoor de#orationsand the door reath) If the tree isartifi#ia!, it #an +e "$t $")

;6 8$t $" the indoor de#orationsand de#orate the tree)

%6 Sho" for sa!! +edside gifts if&o$ ha(e g$ests sta&ing forChristas)

of g!ittering Christas treeornaents, +right #and!es and anati(it& s#ene)

P6 Che#* &o$r s$""!ies of non2

"erisha+!e ites, s$#h as #oo*iesand #anned goods, and a*e a!ist to sto#* $")

6 Che#* s$""!ies of non2a!#oho!i# ine, ine and s"irits,and a*e a !ist to sto#* $") If &o$are a*ing $!!ed ine or "$n#h,#he#* &o$r s"i#e s$""!ies)

6 Che#* +atter& s$""!ies) Ma*ea !ist to sto#* $" on ost#oon +atteries that a& +e

needed, s$#h as AA and Tri"!e A)

6 Che#* #aeras, e"t& digita!#aera #ards here ne#essar&)Sto#* $" on fi!, #ards or+atteries to a*e s$re &o$ #an#a"t$re those Christaseories/

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=P6 8!an Christas f!oerarrangeents) rder freshf!oers and greener&, or sho"for dried or si!* f!oers)

=6 Che#* &o$r s$""!ies of

g!asses, ser(ing "!ates and#$t!er&) Sto#* $" if &o$ neede'tra) Dont forget to sto#* $"on "!asti# g!asses and "a"er"!ates for sa!! g$ests)

=6 B$& Christas +on +ons,+efore the& a!! se!! o$t/

=6 Che#* &o$r gift !ist anda*e s$re e(er&one isin#!$ded) Sho" for gifts if &o$

ha(e issed an&one) Dont!ea(e it to the !ast in$te

hen the good sto#* i!!ha(e r$n o$t)

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/C0 1 For many Canadians2holiday home d3*or hingeson one very se*ialtradition! the Christmastree. /othing sym#oli4esthe sirit of the season

#etter than sr-*e2 ine orfir #ran*hes de*ked o-t inlights2 ornaments and otherfestive em#ellishments.

A##ording to She!!i Gardner,#ofo$nder and CE of#rafting and d#or #o"an&Sta"in3 4"/, the +ea$t& ofChristas trees is that no toare a!i*e) 8eo"!e de#orating atree ha(e end!ess

o""ort$nities to get ins"ired,she sa&s, es"e#ia!!& ithe'#iting ne trends to at#hin ;


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*+o,-riendly GitWrapping #deas

is a !o(e!& a& to ra" a gift)Here are to +asi# fo!ds forre#tang$!ar and sQ$aresha"ed gifts6

%ro15 P!3er Gift 4r!3

*hristmas 3ift 'rapping hasalways +een considered anart and creative minds areforever +sy coming p withnew ideas to wrap their gifts"This year! however! let s all

think differently and add thefeatre of %responsi+ility% toor wraps" , responsi+ilitytowards the environment"

To +ea$tif$!, green a&s ofra""ing &o$r gifts this &earare to $se re2$sa+!e fa+ri#ra"s and re#!e +ron"a"er fo$nd aro$nd &o$rho$se)

F6rohi8i

Let3s do as the a"anese do/The a"anese art of F$roshi*i

Bron "a"er gift ra"s arenot a ne idea +$t the& areost!& a(oided +e#a$se efai! to a*e the "rett&)E+e!!ish &o$r +ron "a"erra""ed gifts ith s#ra"s of

handade "a"er andat#hing ri++on) 4se &o$rChristas #o!ors and &o$ i!!find o$t ho (ersati!e +ron"a"er ra" #an +e)


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ift Ideas 2hen You #re the

"ecret "anta/C0 1 It's that time of year yo-'re #-ying resentsfor friends2 family2 andthat one -iet g-y at theoffi*e. ffi*e gifte9*hanges often meanyo-'re shoing foreole yo- #arely know.:o hel2 the staff fromCanada's largest #argainh-nting site2;edFlag)eals.*om2 have-t together some Se*retSanta tis!

%o:

B$&ing "resents for &o$r +oss#an +e a*ard) Choose aeaningf$! gift instead ofsoething fan#& or

e'"ensi(e) F$n gifts !i*e a

fraed "hoto fro a or*e(ent or a +at#h of go$ret#oo*ies to share are a goodstart)

Re7e3tio5it:

If there3s one thing are#e"tionist has eno$gh of,

it3s offi#e s$""!ies) S*i" thestationer& and treat the to ade!$'e gift +as*et, a gift#ertifi#ate to the !o#a! sa!onfor a ani#$re>"edi#$re#o+o or a good +oo*)

Ne1 Pero5:

This one is to$gher) ee" ane&e on hat the ne "erson!i*es to eat) If the& #oe intothe offi#e e(er& da& ith a!arge #offee, "$t together a

ni#e $g, a #offee sho" gift#ertifi#ate and soe#ho#o!ate2#o(ered es"resso+eans for the $!tiate gift)

I5ter5:

4s$a!!& 0intern1 is a #ode ordfor 0$nder"aid1) S*i" the gag

gifts and get &o$r internsoething $sef$! !i*e o(ie"asses)

ITHe03 De8:

Treat the "eo"!e ho fi' &o$r#o"$ter e!!) Soething !i*ea gift #ertifi#ate to theirfa(orite resta$rant i!! or*) If&o$ ant to +e ore #reati(e,o+ser(e hat the& de#oratetheir des* ith and get thesoething that fits in)

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.utdoor Christmas LightsChristmas is not too ar aay no and i% li$e us% you approa+hthe seasonal holiday ith e/+itement and enthusiasm% then hat

better ay to share that ith the neighbors than putting on agreat display o outdoor 0mas lights1

C hritm!is a.o&o$s o##asion hi#h #an +een.o&ed +& "arents and#hi!dren too, in fa#t the ho!efai!&, and is traditiona!!& atie to re!a', to eat and rin*,and to e!#oe friends andfai!& into the hoe, to sharethe ha""& tie) E(en "eo"!eho dont, as a r$!e, a#t$a!!e!e+rate Xas, often .oin inthe f$n an&a&) After a!!, its a

tie for e(er&one, rightUNot on!& that, +$t there areother things to thin* a+o$t toos$#h as &o$r o$tdoorde#orated Christas tree anda&+e a fe de#orations onthe !an too, for added effe#t


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heights that #an he!" &o$ set &o$rChristas dis"!a& $", often at afair!& !o #ost)

H!52i52 o6r Li2ht o5 the

4!00 !5d Sorti52 o6t theG!rde5

n#e the !ights are $" on theroof, &o$ #an then o(e don toa safer "!a#e and start to hang onthe a!!s) Ma*e s$re that if &o$rhoe is not #!ad in ooden siding+$t +ri#*, that the !ights i!! +efi'ed safe!& +$t in a a& that i!!a!!o &o$ to ta*e the don on#ethe festi(e season has #oe toand end)

If &o$ ha(e a Christas tree &o$"!anted one &ear in the gardenthen &o$ ha(e the idea! tree tohang &o$r !ights on, +$t if not, &o$#an +$& artifi#ia! Christas treesand then de#orate the as &o$!i*e)

If &o$r neigh+orhood often hassno d$ring this tie, a*e s$rea!! e!e#tri#a! #a+!es are shie!dedfro an& ater or da" gettinginto the +e#a$se the& i!! +rea*

the f$se if ater gets into theand &o$ #o$!d +e !eft ith noe!e#tri# on Christas da&/

Some More Ide!

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Go for a thee or a*e s$re a!!&o$r se"arate "arts of the dis"!a&or* e!! (is$a!!& ith ea#h other)

A Cand&!and thee, for e'a"!e,attra#ts *ids !i*e no other)

Sii!ar!&, a !it $" nati(it& dis"!a&is a onderf$! a& to de#orate&o$r &ard for Christas)

White Lights6

Soeties "eo"!e a+andonedthe idea of #o!ored !ights and .$st

go for hite, hi#h #an +ring a!o(e!& 0#!ean1 fee! to the dis"!a&,+$t its $" to &o$ hat &o$ do, its&o$r ho$se Ree+ersoeties, 0!ess is ore)1

8re2!it Sha"es6

8re2!it reaths, trees and otherfesti(e sha"es !i*e the s!eigh orsnoen are eas& to insta!! anddis"!a&) The& a*e a stateent if&o$ are i!!ing to thro in soee'tra +$#*s for de#orations)

If &o$ st$d& the ti"s a+o(e, and&o$ are #onfident in "$tting $"this &ear ho!ida& !ights dis"!a&,

&o$ #o$!d +e the en(& of thestreet) $st ta*e #are to noto(erdo it and a*e the dis"!a&too #!$ttered)

Fina!!&, stand +a#* and adire&o$r hard or*, and ha(e a (er&ha""& Christas indeed/
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. Christmas TreeThe Christmas Tree withits beautiful slantingbranches has always beena beloved symbol ofChristmas. It would bedifficult to come across akids' drawing on thetheme of Christmaswithout a lovelyChristmas tree sitting

pretty in there.

This year, we use thisevergreen Christmasmotif to inspire ourHandmade Christmascards. Getting creativewith the raor!edgedtriangle shape that is sopopular in Christmascrafts, we have come upwith unusual ways to use

it in our cards.

"ow, creative nevermeans 'difficult', mindyou. #ll the pro$ects areeasy enough forbeginners who will en$oycreating hand!craftedgifts to give to theirfriends and family withoutfussing over advancedpaper crafting techni%ues.

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Craftting | CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS

Christmas Tree inWinter Woods

With a little +reativityand a e s+raps oChristmas patterned

paper% you +an dress upa lovely +ard orChristmas"

4h!t o6 1i00 5eed:

= Note#ard>Card B!an*

= Ba#*gro$nd "a"er in !ight+!$e, "refera+!& de"i#ting asno& thee

S#ra"s of green "a"er indifferent "atterns

= Stri" of +ron "a"er for thetr$n*

Ho1 To:

=) G!$e the inter "atterned"a"er to &o$r +!an* note#ard)

;) 4sing the "i#t$re of thefinished #ard as a g$ide, #$to$t sii!ar sha"es fro thedifferent "atterned "a"ers ingreen #o!or for the tree)

%) G!$e the as shon, tofor the tree)

) G!$e the !itt!e stri" of +ron"a"er in "!a#e to for the

tr$n*) We $sed a !itt!e "ie#e ofa +ron Q$i!!ing stri")

) Sta" or rite &o$rgreetings on the inside of the#ard)

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-estive ChristmasTrees

2o o Christmas trees% all aglo ith ornamentsand lights ma$e or a lovely handmade Christmas +ard"

Yo6 1i00 5eed:

Bron Note#ardGreen "atterned "a"er for theTreesStri" of Red and Green "a"er

We $sed a s#ra"+oo*ing"a"er ith a Christas tree"rint to #$t o$t the trees)Hoe(er, &o$ #an $se an&green "atterned "a"er and #$tthe in !ong triang!es to a*etrees of (ar&ing "atterns)

Ho1 To:

C$t o$t % tree sha"es andg!$e the to the #ard) G!$ethe red and green stri" to the+ase of the trees)

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$hristmas 2ishesTree

Scrap$oo+ing stores are filled withsheets printed with Christmas wisheslettering. All you have to do with onesuch sheet is to cut out the words andform a Christmas tree out of it

A star outline stic+er forms the treetopper on this card made on red

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(odern% (inimalist Christmas TreeA very modern twist to the traditional Christmas tree motif

M!teri!0 Re6ired:

Teal le otecard illing strips in 3old and

*ream (tar (ticker 3le

Ho1 To:

=) Ho!d the to Q$i!!ing stri"stogether and g!$e one end

here the tree o$!d end)

;) 4sing the iage a+o(e asa g$ide, for the tree +&fo!ding, g!$ing and t$rning thestri"s a!a&s ho!ding thetogetherJ to the to") The fo!dsi!! shorten>narro don ea#htie)

%) Sti#* the star sti#*er on to")?o$ #an do this in as ano!or (ariations as &o$ ant)

A great idea o$!d +e to

a*e the #ards in &o$r#hosen Christas #o!ors)

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"tarry $hristmas Tree:his gorgeo-s gold and #l-e *ard is very simle to *reate. -tline

sti*kers in star shae have #een gl-ed together to form a Christmas treeshae. < larger star makes the tree toer and a stri of golden aermakes the tr-nk. < *lassy and #right Christmas *ard made in min-tes>

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$oloring 4ages

Keep the Kids Busy!

Print out these coloring pages and

hand the kids a pack of crayons.

They will get busy getting

creative with their artistic skills

and you will find some extra time

to tick a chore off the Holidaychecklist or get a shuteye!

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omemade +rnaments for

Baby=s First $hristmas:he first Christmas after a#a#y is #orn is a -ni-e*ele#ration for the infant2 #-t itis always a se*ial time for the

arents2 si#lings2grandarents2 and othere9tended relatives of anew#orn *hild.

E(er& "arent ants to#oeorate their #hi!ds firstChristas in a ar andsentienta! a&) Fo!!oing arefi(e "re#io$s and to$#hing ideasfor #oeorating &o$r +a+&sfirst Christas) ne for ea#h !itt!e0"igg&)1

ith ine'"ensi(e #otton +atting,sea! the to"s ith soe hi"2stit#hing or fa+ri# g!$e, se org!$e on a ri++on, and de#oratethe entire tree or "erha"s .$stthe one in the n$rser&J ith theornaents) These diin$ti(eites ha(e a giganti# i"a#then dis"!a&ed together in thisa&)

%irth A55o657eme5t

Frae the +irth anno$n#eent to$se as an ornaent or a!!2hanging) It #o$!d a!so +e

"$n#h to #reate a ho!e in the to"#enter of the #ard, !oo" soeri++on thro$gh, and hang the+a+& shoer #ards as ornaentson &o$r Christas tree) Tr& to*ee" the #!ear of &o$rChristas tree !ights for safet&ssa*e)

H!5d3ri5t Or5!me5t

4sing either "a"er and "aint or a

"re2ade "!aster *it, "reser(etin& fingers and toes in a foot"rintor hand"rint ornaent)

.ee3!8e G0! G0oe

Find a #!ear g!ass g!o+eornaent if "ossi+!e) If a #!earone #an not +e fo$nd, reo(e the#a" and rinse o$t the inside ofone of the #o!ored ones ithhite (inegar to reo(e the

"aint) If #o!or reo(a! asne#essar&, rinse the inside of theg!ass +a!! thoro$gh!& and a!!o itto air dr&) Fi!! the +a!! ith ee*ee"sa*es, s$#h as the #hi!dshos"ita! +ra#e!et, $+i!i#a! #ord#!i", first hair +o, a +$tton frothe going2hoe o$tfit) In &ears to#oe, it is "ossi+!e that the g!assg!o+e i!! need to +e stored on ahigh she!f for dis"!a&, for safet&ssa*e)Meta! ornaent hoo*s are not

re#oended, as there i!! +e#$rio$s hands rea#hing for thetree this &ear and for &ears to#oe)

An& of these ideas for hoeadeChristas ornaents o$!d a!soser(e as to$#hing and tendergifts for the first #e!e+ration of the+irth of the Christ #hi!d forsoeone e!ses !itt!e !a+)

%! C0othi52

Infants and todd!ers e'"erien#eore groth d$ring their first &earat a ore ra"id "a#e than an&other tie in their !i(es) If Ba+&as +orn in the s"ring or !ateinter "erha"s e(en in the ear!&fa!!/J there sho$!d +e tin& so#*s,+ooties, and ittens that ha(e+een o$tgron) Fi!! these ites

!ainated, ho!e2"$n#hed, and!oo"ed on a ri++on for eas&hanging on the tree)

Greeti52 C!rd

Man& of the #ards re#ei(ed at+a+& shoers are +ea$tif$!) C$toff the fronts of the #ards that didnot ha(e an& riting on the +a#*of the front "ane!) 4se a ho!e

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5old and 5ild

3ilded *hargers! goldpainted ta+le

decorations and aglowing golden ri++onis all yo need tocreate an impressive*hristmas ta+le" 8sevarios shades from+right and dll gold tocopper and se whitedinnerware for

ma7imm effect"3olden +a+les andstrings of +eads add alot of drama to anotherwise simple ta+le"

, plain ta+lecloth can+e perked p withsome golden confetti"


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,inter ?l-es

(et a ta+le in the wintery shades of

+le this" &i7 different shades of +leand add toches of green withseasonal tree +ranches"

,dd snowflake shaped decorations tocomplete the winter look" Papersnowflakes made at home can also +esed over the place mats or foradorning the napkins or favors"

@se ,hat Ao- Have

o color is nsita+le for holidaydecorations" Yo only need to )a11 p

yor e7isting ta+leware to make itfestive"

Prple is a favorite with *hristmasdecorating enthsiasts" Yo can seyor year$rond prple ta+le rnnersand napkins! pair them with white*hina and add special elements like asparkling +eaded napkin ring todecorate yor *hristmas ta+le"

9m+ellishing what yo already have isthe +est +dgeting tip ever-

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Sarkle Ao-r ,hites

There is a thin line +etween +oringwhite and festive whites" Trn a starkwhite ta+le into a sparkling festive

ta+le +y adding a toch of glimmer"

*hoose white ta+lecloths with metallicprint" Yo can also pgrade a simplewhite ta+lecloth with silver confettisnowflakes" :ewelry with large whiteor icy +le rhinestones looks great onnapkin rings"

Place floating candles in clear or

etched glasses" *omplete the look +yadding clear or silver +a+les as placecards" (trands of silver or white +eadson a mirrored srface will add to theelegance of a white ta+le"

B-9-rio-s Colors and Fa#ri*

If ;ed and 3reen are a little too strongfor yor tastes! yo can opt for metallicand )ewel colors and get the samel7rios look that +efits a winterholiday ta+le"

*hoose rich fa+rics like silk +lends!damask and taffeta and yo will nevergo wrong"

eatifl em+roidered silk ta+le linenfrom *hina and India is widelyavaila+le in the stores and makes for alovely +ackdrop for all yor lshdecorations"


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Style | CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS

/ook *legant for

$hristmas DinnersThe French Way!3arie(#nne /ecoeur, author of #ma>on Best(seller

%o! to be $hic and *legant% shares !ith%$elebrating $hristmas 3aga>ine% her tips fordressing up elegantly this oliday season...

French !omen arereno!ned for understate(ment, but 0uality in their style.They opt for classic and

simple styles on every occa(sion. That !ay, less can go!rong.

The& go for $nderstated "ie#es, in#!ean !ines) The& do not ear an&2thing that a*es the !oo* s!ea-&or trash&) The& fa(or great st&!eo(er trend) The& !i*e to !et their on"ersona!it& shine thro$gh their en2se+!e, so ne(er go o(er+oard on"attern, otif or #o!or) The& sti#* to#!assi# #o!ors that #o"!ient ea#hother and ne(er go o$t of fashion)

If the& on gen$ine "ear!s, dia2onds, si!* s#ar(es and designer

.a#*ets, the& i!! ear these "ie#esfor i"ortant o##asions, s$#h asChristas)

Fre57h 1ome5 fo00o1 three r60e1he5 it 7ome to t0e:

@Less is ore

@ee" it si"!e@$a!it& not Q$antit&

If &o$ ish to e$!ate a Fren#h o2ans st&!e for Christas, I re#o2end the fo!!oing "ie#es6

A 0!78 85ee-0e52th drein a#!assi# #$t 2 or other #o!or)A 3rett 7!rdi2!5or !itt!e .a#*et to*ee" on for the e(ening 2 if neededA 7o0ored or 3!tter5ed 7!rf, si!*"referred 2 if needed)%0!78 or i0


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n this o**asion2 as yo-will #e the host2 yo- needto wear an o-tfit that is#oth stylish and*omforta#le.

?o$ i!! +e "rett& +$s& as ahost so the !ast thing &o$need is to ha(e to orr& a+o$t&o$r o$tfit or ha(ing to ad.$st&o$r to">s*irt if the& do not fitor +eha(e as the& sho$!d)

?o$r ho!e o$tfit has to +e"ra#ti#a! +$t st&!ish at thesae tie) This is not aneas& feat) There are a fer$!es to *ee" in ind)

The "oints to ree+er are6

The Do:

Do ear a dress 2 so eas& to"$!! on in a h$rr& and no to"that ight ride $" hi!e &o$are +$s&

As &o$ ha(e to "are donthe a##essories and +e#aref$! of stains, &o$ #an o"tfor a "atterned dress) Thata&, this i!! +e the ain

"ie#e, itho$t the need forstateent .ee!r& "ie#es)ee" e(er&thing e!se si"!ein #o!or, design and si-e)

Wear &o$r +est .ee!r& +$t*ee" it to the ini$6 nottoo !ong nor too an&

Wear edi$ hee!ed shoesfor #ofort

Tie &o$r hair $" in a neat$"do so that &o$r hair is o$t of

the a& of the food &o$ i!!"re"are and ser(e

Be "re"ared 2 ha(e a s"areo$tfit to #hange into if, hea(enfor+id, there is a disaster inthe *it#hen

ee" &o$r a*e$" on the!ight side 2 s!iding a*e$" i!!not +e a""eti-ing to &o$rg$ests

ne !ast a##essor& &o$

ha(e to *ee" on at a!! ties6&o$r +ea$tif$! si!e

2hat To 2ear 2hen osting #$hristmas Dinner #t Your +!n ouse'

Tadashi (ho)i ne (holder Dress $ (e?2@(hop nline atAwww"+loomingdales"com

The Do5t:

Whate(er &o$r o$tfit, dress

or to"> s*irt> tro$sers, it $stnot +e tight6 &o$ i!! need too(e aro$nd and +e#oforta+!e a!! e(ening

A(oid earing an& dang!&s!ee(es or .ee!r& so that the&*ee" aa& fro food, drin*sand the gra(&)

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Christmas Coo$ing ith Che (i+hoChef Micho Nicolas is known for his burning passion for anything to do with

food. Christmas only takes this passion further! Here we bring you some of his

fabulously festive recipes that are guaranteed to be a hit with all your guests.

Santa laus Sedu+er

Move the cookies and milk to the side, this recipe will get Santa out of his Sleigh

and into your home. An elegant, yet simple entre to get your Christmas party

started with an exciting flavor combination.

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Ingredients ;e-ired!

40 *rackers or pre$made walnt cake

:ar of *ream*heddar *heese

50 grams choppedsltanas EDried3rapesF

50 3rams of finelychopped +lack olives

0 =arge(traw+erries

5 ta+lespoons ofBanilla Yoghrt #resh&int to 3arnish

2 (ticks of #resh*elery

2 =arge TomatoesEptionalF (liced

,rtichoke heartsEptionalF

Dire7tio5:

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";S!i#e the stra+erries andtoatoes as thin as &o$ #an)

The toatoes are o"tiona! +$tstra+erries are a greataddition to this seet andsa!t& starter)

'; Fine!& #ho" the s$!tanas,#e!er& and !i(es)

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Garnish ith the shreddedint) Dis"!a& and ser(e)

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Cranberry Stued 3ump$inThis re+ipe is a +reation o +olor% love and sharing throughout the Christmas season"Ingredients!

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C!ose the "$"*in !id and add&o$r fa(orite "reser(ati(e freesto#* "oder a+o$t ;teas"oonsJ"

Reo(e fro +oi!ing ater,e"t& the ater fro the"$"*in and !ea(e the gar!i#and onion inside)

8!a#e it on a +a*ing dish andfi!! ith dried a"ri#ots andCran+erries) ?o$ #an addsto#* "oder if &o$ ish too)

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Co(er the "$"*in ith its !idand s"read +$tter a!! o(er the

"$"*in)

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$ranberry ? $ream $heese BraidThis -estive Dessert )read is a Wonderul Winter Warmer hen

paired ith a 4ot Drin$ li$e 4ot Co+oa or (int Tea"

IngredientsA

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