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Holiday traditions around the island By BEN WATANABE

Winter means a full-swing holi-day season, largely dominated by Christmas and Hanukkah around Whidbey Island.

That means trees are brought inside, wreaths hung outside, candles lit, and family time.

Here’s a look at what some of the traditions are, and why they are celebrated by a few of the island’s faithful.

CHRISTMAS The most widely celebrated win-

ter holiday in America is Christmas, the Christian observance of Jesus Christ’s birth.

With it come trees, songs, gifts and, like Hanukkah, candles. In many of the Protestant faiths — Methodist, Lutheran, Episcopal, Presbyterian — much of the the traditions are similar.

Mary Boyd, pastor of the Langley United Methodist Church, said many people return to church around Christmas because of the familiarity of the rituals.

Evergreen trees and wreaths sym-bolize eternal life, with their lush, verdant needles and the continuing circle — without beginning or end.

“We want those things that tie us to our memories and hopefully lead us to the future,” she said.

Her church and congregation hold a candlelight vigil on Christmas Eve in preparation of the birthday of Jesus Christ.

Without fail, the evening service ends with a communal singing of “Silent Night,” with only candles lighting the sanctuary.

“It’s a sense of capturing the mys-tery of the night,” she said.

“It is one of the sweetest moments of the whole service,” she added.

In the Catholic Church, such as at St. Hubert in Langley, Christmas is more than a 24-hour period of gift exchanges and carols.

“For us, Christmas isn’t a day,” said Father Rick Spicer of St. Hu-bert. “It’s a season.”

Combined with Advent, the cel-ebration of the four Sundays prior to Christmas, Dec. 25, the Catholic season of preparing and celebrating Christ’s birth lasts from Nov. 29

through Jan. 11 this year. The days from Christmas Eve on

are known as Christmastide. Included are the Feast of the

Holy Family and the Epiphany, or the celebration of when God was revealed to non-Jews — the three kings or three wisemen.

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The dreidel, a spinning top enjoyed by children, is a common Hanukkah symbol. Its origins are as a form of gambling and as a game of chance. Traditional dreidels include four letters which are an acronym for “A Great Miracle Happened.”

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On the Sunday before Christmas, not much is different about a Catho-lic service — mass — other than the inclusion of a tree in the sanctu-ary and a nativity scene, called a creche.

Made popular by St. Francis of Assisi, the nativity scene is put into a corner of the sanctuary as an im-age of the Holy Family, Spicer said.

At the Langley United Method-ist Church, there is no such luck for evergreen enthusiasts. That’s a decision made by the congregation and is largely done out of a lack of space.

This year will be the first in many that the Methodist church has not had an Advent concert. With all of the choir members and musicians, there’s little room for a towering timber.

Both churches like many others, Boyd and Spicer said, take the time to challenge people to remember to live faith outward through deeds.

Helping others or encouraging a deeper connection to the divine is the reason for the season, they said.

Spicer likes to give literature as gifts to his loved ones as a personal choice to reflect on the holiday’s meaning. Boyd and the United Methodists in Langley offer an optional gift program.

“This congregation does an alter-native Christmas fair where people find out about Heifer Project and choose to give to that,” she said.

As a more recent development, the Langley church hosts a Cookie Walk. Several members of the Unit-ed Methodist Women’s Group bake cookies and other baked goods, sell boxes for people to fill, and use the money to donate to several chari-ties.

“The whole thing’s over in 20 minutes,” Boyd said with a laugh.

On the Winter Solstice, the Meth-odist church hosts a Longest Eve service.

Boyd said it was designed for people struggling with grief or loss or being lonely during the winter holidays.

“It draws us back to the true meaning of Christmas, of love come down, live among us,” she said.

HANUKKAHThe eight-day December celebra-

tion by the Jewish faith tradition is a recognition of a miracle amid conflict.

A group of Jews, known as the Maccabees, revolted against the Seleucid rulers in Jerusalem and regained control of the Second Temple. They had enough oil to burn for one day in the menorah (candelabra) to purify the temple, but it burned long enough — eight days — for them to ready a new supply. Thus, the tradition of an eight-day Hanukkah was born.

“The oil they had lasted for eight days and was a miracle,” said Allan Ament, a member of the Whidbey Island Jewish Community, an informal meeting group and sound-ing board.

Now, it is remembered and cel-ebrated with the lighting of eight candles on a menorah, foods and even small gift giving.

In the United States, Hanukkah has grown to include several small gifts to coincide with the Christmas tradition of gift giving.

“In this country, because it usu-

ally falls around Christmas, kids get gifts, usually one each night,” he said.

Ament recalled feeling at a disadvantage during December as a child because most of his friends received gifts, big and small. He described it as “a hard holiday for me as a kid and most of my friends.” Eventually, he and his family adopted the tradition to a degree.

Some of the food traditions include oily foods and jelly donuts, Ament said. There are different food traditions based on the branch of Judaism — Mediterranean Jews eat jelly donuts and Eastern Euro-pean Jews eat potato pancakes.

“The two of them together make for a lot of carbs,” Ament said.

Another iconic Hanukkah sym-bol is the dreidel, a spinning top enjoyed by children. Its origins, Ament said, are as a form of gambling and as a game of chance. Traditional dreidels include four letters which are an acronym for “A Great Miracle Happened.” Playing the game commemorates a tradi-tion believed to have started when studying the Torah was outlawed by the Seleucid Empire.

The holiday’s date is determined by the Jewish calendar, but mostly occurs in December. This year, Hanukkah begins Dec. 6 and lasts until Dec. 14.

Every year, the Whidbey Island Jewish Community hosts a gather-ing during Hanukkah to celebrate together and, as Ament said, eat a lot of carbs. For him, as a layperson and not a rabbi, even when he was not observing his faith, he remem-bered to light the menorah.

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“We do it from the ground up,” she said.

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They also make a point of carry-ing unique items made by others on Whidbey.

“I’m surprised and encour-aged by the number of small craft manufacturers on the island,” she said.

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Turnco Wood Goods in Clinton offers handmade wooden wares. While they work out of their Clinton shop, the company sells items in the U.S., Canada and Hong Kong.


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cookies to stringing the Christmas tree in bright twinkling lights, most holiday traditions are best when shared with others. Along with a spirit of giving, a

sense of fellowship and communi-ty is central to the holiday season. Whidbey Island boasts a myriad

of holiday events that individuals, couples, friends and families can enjoy. Parades and caroling will help

to kick things off in Langley and Coupeville, each of which will hold its annual holiday procession Dec. 5. Langley’s HOLLY JOLLY

CHRISTMAS PARADE will be-gin at 11 a.m., while the GREEN-

ING OF COUPEVILLE Christ-mas Parade and Tree Lighting will take place at 4 p.m. followed by caroling and tree lighting at Cook’s Corner Park. Join in the Lighting of Langley to

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Denise and Piper Need check out the tree lighting during last year's Lighting of Langley. This year's event is Nov. 28.

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town centers for a small-town holiday shopping excursion abun-dant in cheer and creativity. For four weekends between

Thanksgiving and Christmas, Oak Harbor’s HOLIDAY MARKET on Pioneer will be packed with over 20 arts and crafts vendors selling their wares in historic downtown from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. Santa will also be making special ap-pearances. The Oak Harbor Main Street

Association will host HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS 4-7 p.m. on Dec. 5. Listen to Choirs and sample a TASTE OF HOLIDAY MEMORIES at various stores on Pioneer Way. A TREE LIGHT-ING will take place at 5:30 p.m.Coupeville will hold its LATE

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CHRISTMAS AT THE FAIR, an all-day event featuring the works of local artists and crafters who will be selling their one-of-a-kind items at this holiday boutique. Take a break from shopping and

have a seat in one of the island’s performing arts venues. Whidbey Island Dance Theatre

continues to delight with its 23-year run of the classic Christmas tale “THE NUTCRACKER,” featuring talented local dancers and guests. The show will open Dec. 11 and close Dec. 20. Perfor-mances will be held at the South Whidbey High School Performing Arts Center.The Whidbey Playhouse will

serve a healthy dose of laughter with its production of “A DICK-ENS’ CHRISTMAS CAROL: A TRAVELING TRAVESTY IN TWO ACTS.” This comedic play on a holiday staple is directed by Julia Locke and Kevin Wm Meyer and will run Dec. 4-20.

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Nov. 27: Tractor Lighting, 4:30 p.m. at Greebank Farm. Sing

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Nov. 28: Sip n' Shop on the Cove, 4-7 p.m. at the Coupeville Rec Hall. In support of Small Business Saturday, enjoy wine tasting in the Rec Hall and a sampling of hors d' oeuvres and sweet delights. Before or after the wine tasting, shop for that special Christmas gift in one of our unique small businesses on Front Street.

Nov. 28: Gingerbread Workshop, 11 a.m. 2 p.m. at the Coupeville Masonic Lodge. Sponsored by Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association. Enter your creation in the Gingerbread Challenge at the Coupeville Library after.

Nov. 28: Lighting of Langley, 4-6 p.m. at Langley Park on Second

Street. Enjoy singing carols, sip-ping hot cider and cocoa, and pictures with Santa. This annual tree-lighting kicks off the holiday season in the Village by the Sea. www.visitlangley.com

DecemberDec. 3: Coupeville Late-Night Holiday Shopping. 5-7 p.m. at Coupeville's Historic Waterfront Association. www.coupevillehis toricwaterfront.com

Dec. 4-6: Holiday Market on Pio-neer Way, Oak Harbor. Features 20-plus arts and crafts vendors. Runs the four weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas with special appearances from Santa.

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Christmas Parade and Tree Light-ing, 4-5 p.m. starting from Terry Road and South Main Street and ending in downtown. Christmas caroling and tree lighting to follow at Cook's Corner Park. Go out on the wharf and view the lighted boat parade.

Dec. 5: Holiday Magic on Pio-neer Way, 4-7 p.m. in Oak Har-bor. Choirs and Taste of Holiday Memories run 4-7 p.m., the tree lighting is at 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 5: Saratoga Orchestra Holiday Concert, 1-3 p.m. at Coupeville High School. www.sowhidbey.com

Dec. 5: Coupeville Late-Night Holiday Shopping. 5-7 p.m. at Coupeville's Historic Waterfront Association. www.coupevillehis toricwaterfront.com

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McCormack is one of three decorating coordi-nators from Oak Harbor tasked with making sure trees sparkle and glow at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County’s Festival of Trees event, Dec. 4, at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge.

The trio of McCormack, Molly Nagel and Trina Coe took over the reins from Mollie Anthony two years ago after Anthony stepped down after 15 years as decorating coordinator.

The job, among other things, involves shop-ping for materials and coordinating the decorat-ing process of the trees, wreaths and garlands that will be auctioned off at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County’s biggest annual fundraiser.

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“Even in a small town, you don’t always get a sense of community,” McCormack said. “When you do something like this and volunteer and make an impact, it’s cool to be involved.”

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STARTERSSauteed Calamari: Calamari Sautéed in olive oil with garlic, onions, fresh spinach and red pepper flakes. Served with grilled bread. $9Crabtini: Fresh Avocado, celery, horseradish cocktail sauce topped with Dungeness Crab. $14Poached Pear Bruschetta: White Wine Poached Pear and Gorgonzola with Lavender Honey Drizzle on grilled Bruschetta. $9Spinach and Artichoke Dip: Artichoke Hearts, Cream Cheese, Spinach, Green Onion and Parmesan all baked in a Gratin until bubbly. Served with Garlic Toast. $9.50/ Add Crab $5.50Oyster Shooter: Fresh Oyster in a Tomato Vodka Sauce Oysters on the Half Shell: Fresh local oysters. Price changes dailyArtichoke Fritti: Artichokes lightly dusted quick fried and served with house made aioli $7.50Calamari Fritti: Calamari lightly dusted and quick fried $8.50Moroccan Hummus: House made from Chick Peas, EVOO, served with warm flatbread $8.50Stuffed Dates: Stuffed with gorgonzola cheese topped with pancetta and baked. $8.50Polenta Crostini: Grilled Polenta topped with sautéed mushrooms and parmesean $7.50

SMALL PLATESSaucy Meatballs: Our own mix of Angus Beef and Lamb. Served with Marinara Sauce and Garlic Bread. $10.50Penn Cove Mussels: Served steamed in a white wine garlic butter sauce, with garlic bruschetta $11/$16Steamed Clams: Small Penn Coves Clams served steamed in a white wine garlic butter sauce, with garlic bruschetta $12.50/$17 Crab Mac and Cheese: Fresh Dungeness Crab in a Béchamel Sauce with our vintage white cheddar cheese and fresh tarragon. $15

SANDWICHESShort Rib Burger: Boneless Beef Short Rib topped with grilled Red Wine Onions and White Cheddar. Served on a Brioche Bun with Garlic Aioli Spread. $15Crabcake Burger: Our Fresh Dungeness Crab Cake Burger grilled and served on a Brioche Bun with Lemon Caper Mayonnaise Spread. $15.50Avocado Chicken Burger: Organic Chicken Breast grilled, fresh Avocado, Tomatoes and Lettuce on Brioche Bun. $11.50Pork Belly Burger: A perfect blend of Beef and Pork Belly grilled topped with White Cheddar, Bacon Jam spread on Brioche Bun. $12.50Slow Roasted BLT: Slow Roasted Pork Belly sliced and topped with Tomatoes and Bibb Lettuce on Grilled Italian Country Bread. $12.50French Onion Grilled Cheese: Grilled Italian Country Bread with Vintage Cheddar and Red Wine Onions. $9.50Charmers Gourmet Burger: 8oz. Washington Organic Beef, Vintage Cheddar on a Brioche Bun. $11.50

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With the holidays comes stress. The shopping, cooking, preparing and cleaning before and after guests are all part of the joy of the season. But there are a number of easy ways to save time during the holidays and bet-ter enjoy the company of friends and family.

HOME PREP AND CLEANINGWith all the cooking and guests

visiting, the holidays can get quite messy. These tips can help you keep the mess under control:

n Scrub. With cooking, stovetops and ovens are bound to get dirty. Make a simple scouring solution using baking soda and water to help scrub off any baked-on grime.

n Pack things up. Do some pre-holiday cleaning to store away or get rid of extra clutter in your home. Less clutter means less to clean up after your visitors leave.

GIFT PLANNING AND PURCHASING

Whether you’re a shopping mall veteran or an online shopping maven, gift-buying can be time consuming either way. Streamline with these strategies:

n Make gift lists. List who you need to buy gifts for, your gift ideas for each person and a back-up idea

in case you can’t find what you were originally looking for.

n Prepare for an emergency. Plan ahead and buy some extra cards and small gifts for when you’re in need of a last-minute gift.

FOOD PREPARATIONFor tasty and easy holiday meals,

remember these three guidelines:n The freezer is your friend. Any

foods that will withstand freezing and thawing can be made weeks in advance, allowing you to spend holi-day time mingling with guests and preparing dishes that can’t be made ahead of time.

n Stick to the tried and true. If you want to introduce a new dish during the holidays, make sure you have a few test runs of it under your belt before its big debut. Otherwise, use recipes you know will turn out great.

n Say “yes”to guests. If your guests offer to bring something, don’t turn them away. Even something simple, like a bottle of wine, is one less thing for you to worry about.

The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year, but you can make sure that preparation is less time-consuming and less stressful so you can spend more time with friends and family.

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Time-saving holiday tips

This year, find creative ways to elevate your holiday hosting with a time-smart approach that's no less gourmet. Look for versatile recipes that can be made ahead, reheated in minutes and served straight from the oven to make holiday entertaining stress-free.

Creative combinations of fresh, seasonal ingredients transform typical casserole dishes from mun-dane to gourmet fare fit for any holiday occasion.

Another time-saving way to el-evate your holiday entertaining is offering a selection of high quality wines to accompany your meal. Look for wines that consistently exhibit intense layers of flavor with complexity and balance.

Start your holiday menu with a versatile and savory bread pud-ding, created by Irvin Lin, author of the blog, "Eat the Love." This winter dish is ideal for a crowd and offers the flexibility of serving smaller portions as a side item or larger portions for a main course.

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Servings: 61/2 pound bacon1/2 pound (about 1/2 loaf) crusty

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thyme leaves1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt,

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pepper, divided1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

6 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 cups chopped onions1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped red pepper1/2 pound sliced button mush-

rooms1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves2 teaspoons dried oregano4 large eggs2 cups heavy cream1 cup (4 ounces) shredded

Gruyere cheese, divided

Place bacon in freezer to chill. This will help make it easier to chop. Heat oven to 375 F.

Cut bread into 1/2-inch cubes and place in large bowl. Drizzle olive oil over bread and sprinkle with thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and garlic powder. Toss with spatula to coat evenly, then spread bread evenly in one layer onto rimmed baking sheet. No need to clean bowl yet. Bake bread for 20 minutes or until bread starts to turn golden. Re-move from oven and lower oven

temperature to 350 F.Remove bacon from freezer and

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Add garlic to pan and cook over medium heat for 30 seconds or until it starts to smell fragrant. Add onions, celery and red pepper and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add mushrooms and cook until all vegetables are soft, about 5 more minutes. Season with remaining salt and pepper.

Pour toasted bread into original large bowl and add vegetables and cooked bacon. Add parsley leaves and dried oregano, and mix together with large spatula. In medium bowl, whisk together eggs and cream. Pour over bread and vegetables, add 1/2 the shred-ded Gruyere cheese and mix with spatula. Pour entire contents back

into casserole pan.Sprinkle top of pudding with

remaining cheese. Place in oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until top of bread pudding has turned golden brown and cheese is melted. Serve warm.

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