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THE 2019 SEVEN DAYS HOLIDAY SHOPPING HANDBOOK

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The gift-giving season comes but once a year,

and we are here for it. Though the consumer culture surrounding major holidays is relatively recent, the tradition of bestowing tokens on loved ones dates way back. Even the cavemen gave gifts: an interesting piece of bark or an animal tooth, perhaps, to show affection or strengthen a bond.

Not that we’d recommend sticking either of those in a stocking today!

Instead, read on for a roundup of local gifts we can get behind, each paired with a potential perfect recipient. Many are made by Vermonters, available at indie stores across the state or both. Some are worth a pretty penny; others are a reminder that sometimes the best things in life are free (or at least cheap). And, since presents don’t need to be physical objects, we’ve included experiential gifts and charitable donations.

Many studies suggest that giving generates even more happiness than receiving. So here’s to bringing more joy to the world!

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Wearables & Accessories Relatives have tried to dress you and your twin alike since birth — something you jointly rebelled against in teenhood. But you’ll make a serious exception for these made-inMilan Maria La Rosa METALLIC SILK SOCKS, which literally give the wearer twinkle toes. Silver for you, gold for your sib, and you two are sure to have a hoppin’ New Year’s Eve together. No disco ball can compete. $52 at Rhoan in Winooski.

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Your geography-loving tween is obsessed with Montpelier’s new World Cow mural: a bovine bearing spots in the shape of continents. Send him Middlesex artist DJ Barry’s message of kindness and unity — “We’re all spots on the same cow” — via a WORLD COW SHIRT. Partial proceeds are donated to local charities. $20-27 at worldcow.earth.

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For your best friend who’s perpetually running late, a wristwatch is the obvious gift. But this BERING WATCH, with its ultraslim Danish design and deep indigo tint, is a delightfully unexpected choice that will appeal to his sleek, utilitarian sense of style.

It even has two inset calendar dials to help get him there on time. $175 from Tick Tock Jewelers in Burlington.

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It’s true what they say: Opposites attract.

Among many other, more manageable differences, you like to stay awake reading into the wee hours, while your light-averse partner of a few months hits the hay at a bedtime more suitable for 4-year-olds. This VOYAGE SLEEP MASK will keep the peace — and the relationship going. $23.95 at sondretravel.com, based in Burlington.

Late street-fashion photographer Bill Cunningham famously said, “Fashion is the armor to survive the reality of everyday life.” That explains your girlfriend’s love of bold statement baubles. Burlington jeweler Jon Black’s silver CARAPACE CUFF earrings are a little bit fierce and a lot up her alley. $175 from jonblackstudio.com.

In theory, your aunt is all about winter: warm scarves, sparkly tinsel, chestnuts roasting on an open fire.

The KRIMSON KLOVER BACK BOWL MOCK NECK PULLOVER, a soft merino number featuring a sassy skier, is perfect for her — and anyone else who likes the aesthetics of skiing but would rather get plastered on eggnog than actually hit the slopes. $159 at Sudie’s in Woodstock.

Your roomie spends her weekends marching in protest parades and volunteering for Planned Parenthood. Sure, an iron-on “Peace” or “Love” patch wouldn’t be out of place on her cute denim jacket, but a snarky DEAR PATRIARCHY PATCH is more this activist’s speed. That’s what’s up! $8 from Birdfolk Collective in Winooski and Waterbury.

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Food & Drink Your fiancée is a free spirit. Feed her sense of adventure with tickets to an upcoming Stonecutter Spirits ADVENTURE DINNER (and a bottle of ADVENTURE WHISKEY for now), so that her eating and drinking can be as daring as the rest of her life. Dinners ($160) are announced at stonecutterspirits.com; whiskey costs $37.99 at Stonecutter Spirits in Middlebury, Highball Social in Burlington and liquor stores statewide.

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From bacon to cannabis, your brother is a connoisseur of all things smoked. So he’ll dig a jar of SMOKED HONEY from Weybridge-based Bee the Change. Raw, unprocessed and untreated, the honey gets its unique flavor from Vermont meadows, as well as from smoked apple and blueberry wood. Even better, it’s harvested from a solar field planted to support pollinators. Bzzz! $12 at beethechangehoney.com.

Recently your nephew has taken to spending hours hunched over a mixing bowl, muttering about something called a “Genoese sponge.” Is it insanity, or is it the life-changing magic of “The Great British Baking Show”? Encourage his pastry fever by gifting him with a coveted spot in a hands-on COOKING WORKSHOP hosted by star baker and author Gesine BullockPrado (yes, she’s related to Sandra) at Sugar Glider Kitchen in Hartford. $95, plus a booking fee.

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Pizza is the base of your bestie’s food pyramid — but, weirdly, she’s a fork-and-knifer. Sorry, but dragging cheese and toppings right off a flatbread is barbaric behavior that simply cannot be tolerated! Her gift will be a MILUNA PERSONAL PIZZA CUTTER, invented in Westford. $29.95 at milunacutter.com, as well as in stores such as Homeport and Kiss the Cook in Burlington.

Since moving into her first apartment a couple of months ago, your college-age daughter has been surviving on nachos.

Encourage her to hone some kitchen skills with a copy of ALL ABOUT DINNER: SIMPLE MEALS, EXPERT ADVICE,

by Vermont author Molly Stevens. The cookbook features easy, everyday favorites full of flavor and, more importantly, nutrients. $40 at Northshire Bookstore in Manchester Center, as well as at indie bookstores statewide.

Your uncle has been banned from entering the kitchen when there’s food on the stove, because one year he took it upon himself to season the gravy. His intentions were good, but his idea of a snack is a raw ghost pepper. As a result of his doctoring, nobody could speak for the rest of the night. Give him a THREE AMIGOS GIFT BOX of hot sauces so he can turn up the heat — on his own food! — to his heart’s content. $29.95 from Vermont Maple Sriracha in Rutland.

This giving season, GIFT FOOD TO NEIGHBORS IN NEED by supporting the Barber Farm in Jericho. Since 2009, the farm has grown organic produce for hungry Vermonters; in 2018, it donated 36,000 pounds of food through partnerships with local food shelves and gleaning organizations. Your donation to barberfarm.org will help purchase seed and soil supplements. Come warmer weather, you can also help with your hands as a volunteer.

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Lately, your twentysomething daughter has been too busy adulting to spend time at her easel, which used to be her go-to form of self-expression.

Encourage her to reconnect with her artistic side with a stunning ceramic PAINT PALETTE by Vermont-based Sugarhouse Ceramic Co. While you’re at it, pick up a handmade MAPLE TWIG PAINTBRUSH — yes, it looks like an actual twig! — to remind her of home. $58 and $8, respectively, at sugarhouseceramicco.com.

Trivia nights, crossword puzzles, Scrabble marathons — it’s all pun and games as far as your dad is concerned.

He’ll be endlessly entertained by the rebus puzzles in Vermonter Jory Raphael’s book GOES WITHOUT SAYING, a collection of idioms and pop-culture references presented in simple visual icons that must be deciphered. $15.99 at the Vermont Book Shop in Middlebury, as well as at indie bookstores statewide.

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Bye-bye, bunny hill. Your daring daughter is movin’ on up the mountain slope, and she’ll need a new board for these alpine adventures. The GIRLS’ YEASAYER SMALLS FLAT TOP SNOWBOARD offers stability, snap and style. She’ll say yea to that! $279.95 at Burton Snowboards in Burlington.

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Barbecue might as well be your dad’s middle name, and he’s built up the backyard around his grilling oasis. Expand his repertoire — and test his MacGyver tendencies — with a build-it-yourself WOOD-FIRED OVEN KIT. Admittedly, this gift is a bit selfish; you plan to enjoy the cheesy, crispy, bubble-crusted results just as much as he will. Prices vary at Vermont Woodfired Ovens in Alburgh.

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Rugged adventures are right up your niece’s alley — but so is lounging around with a good book. Eno’s ultralight CAMPING HAMMOCKS are sturdy enough to support both of her favorite pastimes, indoors and out. (They’re also ideal for rambunctious small children who enjoy testing the limits of centrifugal force.) $69.95 at Outdoor Gear Exchange in Burlington.

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Your aunt and uncle are completely obsessed with Doctor Zhivago,, but their suburban lives present them with tragically few opportunities to dress up in ankle-length mink coats and fox earmuffs. An EVENING DOGSLED RIDE at Umiak Outdoor Outfitters in Stowe will give them a chance to indulge their love of Siberian cosplay while soaking in the winter wonderland. $150 for a 30-minute excursion.

You’ve been impatiently waiting for the holidays to roll around, mostly so you have an excuse to gift a reusable coffee mug to your nice, outdoors-loving coworker who annoyingly still uses throwaway cups for his daily java. The HYDRO FLASK will keep hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold, whether he’s at his desk or climbing a mountain — and it’s waaaay friendlier to the environment. $27.95 at Skirack in Burlington.

Velociraptors are your kid nephew’s spirit animal. They’re extinct, but you can still help him support education, research and wildlife rehabilitation of modern raptors through the ADOPT A RAPTOR program at the Vermont Institute of Natural Science in Quechee. Sponsor one of the center’s avian ambassadors, like this majestic peregrine falcon named Fairlee. $30 to $500, or two for $50 holiday SuperPredator Variety Pack, at vinsrise.org.

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As a freshman, your little sis is required to live in a dorm. Between the stark white walls and the too-worn carpet in a distinct shade of “blah,” her campus quarters could use some cozying up. Scent can transform a space, so gift her with Star Child’s SPELL JARS INCENSE in varieties such as Love, Winter Solstice and, yep, Unicorn. $11 at Rebel Heart in Montpelier.

You’ve finished your holiday shopping, but you still haven’t found a gift for that one person who’s impossibly hard to buy for. Know what they deserve? A ROCKET LAUNCHER PENCIL HOLDER. It can be used for its intended purpose or to hold pre-rolled joints — whatever floats their boat. $24 on Etsy or at Pleasant Ranch in Winooski.

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A plant in a pot is just a thing your insanely busy neighbors will forget to water, but a plant in a glass enclosure is a work of art.

Bring a bit of green into their lives with a GAZEBO TABLETOP TERRARIUM, a mini succulent oasis that requires minimal maintenance and makes any interior space eminently Instagrammable. $49.95 at Gardener’s Supply in Burlington or Williston.

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Your college roomie just got married, which means she now needs stupidly beautiful objects with practical purposes. This wheel-thrown-in-Vermont OLIVE OIL BOTTLE, a neutral-toned vessel with an elegant, slender spout, elevates the act of lubricating a skillet to performance art. $95-145 at Farmhouse Pottery in Woodstock.

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Since bingeing Marie Kondo’s show, your husband has become obsessed with labeling, cleaning and organizing. So this year, you’ll invite him to join you in VOLUNTEERING AT RESOURCE, which works to alleviate poverty in the community by repairing and reselling household goods that otherwise would end up in the landfill. A win for your neighbors and the environment — not to mention an opportunity to spend meaningful time with your sweetie. Details at resourcevt.org.

Climate panic is real, and your best friend is feeling it big-time. This year, she ditched her car and went vegan; now, she’s on a one-woman crusade to rid the world of plastic packaging. A BEE’S WRAP DRYING RACK, made in Middlebury from Vermont maple, is perfect for airing out her ever-expanding collection of reusable cloths and containers. $34 from beeswrap.com.

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Since dressing as a pirate for Halloween, your godchild can’t get enough of those sea-faring scallywags. The little swashbuckler will love the silly sea shanties in TALK LIKE A PIRATE, the latest album from Vermont’s own Rockin’ Ron the Friendly Pirate. Tracks include “Wigglely, Gigglely, Squigglely Squid” and “Duncan’s Sunken Treasure.” Hey, it’s a break from “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” right? $9.99 at rockinronthefriendlypirate.com.

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Of course you want to foster your child’s artistic tendencies, but you draw the line at large-format abstractexpressionist painting in the carpeted living room. Happily, Wildflowers Studio in Essex Junction is a destination for fun and free-form creativity.

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American politics are effed up, but your fourth grader still wants to be president one day. So sit down together and learn how government works with a copy of THIS IS WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE: A GRAPHIC GUIDE TO GOVERNANCE, a comic book from the Center for Cartoon Studies in White River Junction. Educational and fun to look at, the cartoons inspire active citizenship. Let’s be honest, you could use a dose of that, too. $6 at cartoonstudies.org.

Mister Rogers is making a comeback, but it’s Vermont’s own “MISTER CHRIS AND FRIENDS” that your young mentee is obsessed with.

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Beauty & Body Uncle Rob is a mellow vegan masseur leading a generally new-agey lifestyle.

(Family lore has it that he was in a wellness cult in the ’70s, but you’ve never been able to get the real story out of him.)

HEALING CRYSTALS will enhance his energy work, and the pretty stones in quartz, amethyst, citrine and more will make for eye-catching décor in his home meditation studio. Under $20 at Emeraldrose Gifts in Bristol.

For all this talk about the holidays being merry and bright, they’re actually secretly stressful for your mom, who hosts all the cousins and cooks the 12-course Christmas dinner. Slip her an early gift this year: MOOD ELEVATING BATH & BODY OIL, with aromatic essential oils and CBD, for lifted spirits and a sense of calm. Who doesn’t need that these days? $37.95 from AroMed Aromatherapy in Montpelier or Berlin.

They say you can never be too rich or too tatted — at least according to your brother, who’s gradually been turning his epidermis into a human-shaped Sol LeWitt canvas.

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Yogis often say that yoga is for everyone, but Sangha Studio in Burlington walks the walk.

Its service classes include Living Recovery (for those recovering from substance-use disorder), Resilience Flow (for those affected by traumatic brain injury) and Chair Yoga (for those with limited mobility). A $5-a-month contribution will get you a SANGHA HEART PIN — and the satisfaction of helping make a peaceful, healing practice accessible to all. Donate at sanghastudio.org.

Mom did cayenne-pepper juice cleanses long before Gwyneth Paltrow did, and her idea of excitement is a polar bear plunge before breakfast. YERBARY MASTER TONIC, a fire cider produced by a Charlotte-based company, has her name written all over it: The formula includes onions, garlic, horseradish root, ginger, turmeric, habañero and raw apple cider vinegar. (Gift it with some organic breath mints.) $16.99 for an eight-ounce bottle at City Market, Onion River Co-op in Burlington, or at yerbary.com

This year was monumentally exciting for you and your partner, but also kinda stressful: You bought a house, renovated the kitchen yourselves and adopted a rescue dog who’s lovable as hell but very unchill. Time for an escape! Treat your sweetheart (and yourself) to a steamy romantic getaway with a two-hour private cabana reservation at WILLOBURKE NORDIC SPA in East Burke. $190.

Your niece is obsessed with bath products, including glittery body washes that are probably 2 percent cleansing agent and 98 percent PCB. Help her clean up her beauty ritual with a bar of all-natural, minimally packaged PACHA SOAP, made with organic coconut oil and other environmentally inoffensive ingredients. The proceeds support clean water initiatives, small-scale soap shops and sustainable ventures in developing countries. $4.59 from Healthy Living Market & Café in South Burlington.

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When you and your sister shared a room as kids, her side was always a complete disaster, with socks strewn everywhere. Not much has changed, and the prospect of tackling her overflowing drawers gives her agita. Help her out with CREATE SPACE ORGANIZING SERVICES, a thoughtful, thorough cleanse for the chronically cluttered soul. $200; details at createspacevt.com.

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Your out-of-state brother-in-law gargles with hazy IPA and begs you to bring cases of Heady Topper whenever you visit him. When the fam comes to town for the holidays, take him on a BURLINGTON CLASSIC BREW TOUR, which includes tastings of up to 15 kinds of local suds from Fiddlehead Brewing, Zero Gravity Craft Brewery and a bunch of others, plus a beer-pairing meal. $90; details at citybrewtours.com.

Since moving to the NEK for work last year, you’ve become a regular at St. Johnsbury’s Catamount Arts.

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Holiday Events Calendar SANTA PARADE & TREE LIGHTING: Saint Nick kicks off a noontime procession down Church Street.

Twinkling lights brighten a 50-foot tree — and the entire Marketplace — at 6 p.m. Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, November 29, noon. Free.

Info, 863-1648.

HOLIDAY FESTIVAL: Weekend festivities commence on Friday with fireside s’mores, hot chocolate and a visit from Santa. Saturday and Sunday usher in cookie decorating, horse-drawn wagon rides and more. See bestwesternwaterburystowe.com for details. Best Western Waterbury-Stowe, November 29-December 1. Prices vary; most events are free.

Info, 244-7822.

HOLIDAY STROLL: Retail specials, snacks and familyfriendly activities pave the way for the annual tree lighting in Depot Park. See downtownrutland.com for full schedule. Downtown Rutland, November 30, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Info, 773-9380.

JINGLE BELL EXPRESS: Festive families climb aboard for a round-trip ride to Charlotte. Keep your eyes peeled for holiday characters such as Santa Claus and Frosty the Snowman! Union Station, Burlington, November 30 & December 1, 10 a.m., noon & 2 p.m. $25; free for kids 2 and under in laps. Info, 863-5966.

MAPLE VIEW FARM ALPACAS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: Visitors learn about the animals and their luxurious coats, visit the mill, and see fiber demonstrations. Maple View Farm Alpacas, Brandon, November 30 & December 1, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 247-5412.

ST. ALBANS FESTIVAL OF TREES: Movies, live entertainment, breakfast with Santa, a tree-lighting ceremony and more set the holiday season in motion. See vtfestivaloftrees.com for details. Various St. Albans locations, November 30-December 8. Prices vary.

Info, vtfestivaloftrees@gmail.com.

‘THE NUTCRACKER’: Dancers float across the stage in a moving portrayal of a young girl’s magical Christmas Eve dream. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, produced

by Albany Berkshire Ballet, November 30, 3 & 7 p.m., & December 1, 1 p.m. $19-43. Info, 8635966. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, produced by Ballet Wolcott, December 7, 7 p.m., & December 8, 2 p.m. $15-30. Info, 533-2000. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, produced by Vermont Ballet Theater, December 21, 2-4:30 p.m. & 7-9:30 p.m., & December 22, 1-3:30 p.m. & 6-8:30 p.m. $ 22.50-39. Info, 863-5966. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, produced by Miss Lorraine’s School of Dance, December 22, 1 & 6 p.m. $25-35. Info, 7750903. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, produced on-screen by the Bolshoi Ballet, December 23, 3 p.m. $10-17. Info, 760-4634.

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RÍ RÁ SANTA 5K: Athletes don red suits and hats for a 5K run/walk benefiting Camp Ta-Kum-Ta. Breakfast and an after-party follow. Rí Rá Irish Pub & Whiskey Room, Burlington, December 1, 10 a.m. $50-270. Info, kelly@vrpro.ca.

FULL CIRCLE: The five-woman ensemble entertains shoppers with a mix of medieval, Renaissance, Celtic, folk and holiday music. Phoenix Books, Burlington, December 1, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 448-3350.

ST. ALBANS CITIZENS BAND & COMMUNITY SINGERS: Church Street Sounds of the Season presents St. Albans’ biennial holiday musical spectacular with a choir, concert band and carol sing-along. First Congregational Church, St. Albans, December 1, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 524-4555.

NATALIE MACMASTER & DONELL LEAHY: The First Family of Celtic Music bring tidings of comfort and joy — and blazing fiddles — with their festive holiday show “A Celtic Family Christmas.” Paramount Theatre, Rutland, December 1, 7 p.m. $35-55.

Info, 775-0903. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, December 3, 7 p.m. $2558. Info, 863-5966.

HOLIDAY HUMBUG HOLIDAY MAKER’S MARKET: Those looking to support local makers mix, mingle and shop amid live music and refreshments. Generator, Burlington, December 6, 5-9 p.m.

Free. Info, 540-0761.

HOLIDAY BOOK SALE: Attendees browse a huge selection of graphic novels, children’s books, art books and prose novels. Post Office Building, Center for Cartoon Studies, White River Junction, December 6, 5:30-8 p.m. Free.

Info, 295-3319.

‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’: Miserly Mr. Scrooge encounters three unexpected Christmas Eve visitors in a theatrical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale.

Flynn MainStage, Burlington, produced by Nebraska Theatre Caravan, December 6, 7 p.m. $25-55. Info, 863-5966.

THE BOSTON CAMERATA: The acclaimed early-music ensemble delights listeners with its holiday program “Puer Natus Est,” which includes songs of the Nativity in Latin, Old French, Saxon and medieval English.

The UVM Catamount Singers make a guest appearance. University of Vermont Recital Hall, Burlington, December 6, 7:30 p.m. $10-40. Info, 656-3131.

VERMONT PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA & CHORUS: A spirited performance of Handel’s Messiah transports audience members to the height of the baroque period. Montpelier St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, December 6, 7:30 p.m. $5-20. Info, vpchorus@vermontphilharmonic. org. Barre Opera House, December 8, 2 p.m. $5-20.

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MINI HOLIDAY MARKET: The sounds of Christmas records ring through the air as gift givers browse goods from local vendors and sip sweet drinks from a hot chocolate bar. Hotel Vermont, Burlington, December 6 & 13, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 651-0080.

A TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS IN STOWE: Santa and Mrs. Claus join in the fun during three days of preholiday festivities, including wagon rides, caroling and a lantern parade. See gostowe.com for details. Various Stowe locations, December 6-8. Free. Info, 253-7321.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR: Handmade crafts and food items complement attic treasures such as books and jewelry. Soup and sandwiches are available for purchase from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington, December 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free.

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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: What better way to embrace the spirit of the season in the Capital City than by taking a downtown wagon ride, decorating cookies and visiting Jolly Old St. Nick? Wagon rides depart from the corner of State and Elm Streets, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Garage Cultural Center, Montpelier, December 7, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 223-9604.

ESSEX HOLIDAY FAIR: Vendors and crafters offer plenty of gift ideas at this benefit for Relay for Life Team Sunflowers. Santa Claus visits from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Essex High School, December 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Free. Info, michelle@vermontjewelrycreations.com.

FESTIVAL OF TREES: As bids rise, so do holiday spirits at this annual auction offering vacation getaways, gift certificates, home furnishings and more. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, December 7, cash bar, 5:30 p.m.; auction, 6:45 p.m. $10. Info, 775-0903.

BELLA VOCE WOMEN’S CHORUS OF VERMONT: Joined by special guests the Champlain Consort, members of this all-women vocal ensemble hit all the right notes in “’Tis the Season.” McCarthy Arts Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, December 7, 7:30-9:30 p.m., & December 8, 3-5 p.m. $17-20. Info, 999-8881.

‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS’: Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the whole “Peanuts” gang come to life in this stage adaptation of the 1965 animated holiday TV special, which includes Vince Guaraldi’s iconic score. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, December 8, 2 & 7 p.m. $32.50-118.50. Info, 863-5966.

LESSONS & CAROLS FOR ADVENT & CHRISTMAS: Led by Mark R. Orten and Jeffrey Buettner, an annual program lifts spirits with biblical texts and music by the Middlebury College Choir. Mead Memorial Chapel, Middlebury College, December 8, 4 & 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 443-3168.

‘WINTER TALES’: In Vermont Stage’s 15th annual holiday special conceived by Mark Nash and directed by Cristina Alicea, songs and stories warm the heart during the coldest season. Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington. December 11-13, 7:30 p.m.; December 14, 2 & 7:30 p.m.; & December 15, 2 p.m. $29.70-33. Info, 862-1497.

‘AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS’: A disabled young shepherd’s life changes forever when he spies an amazing star in this holiday opera presented by Barn Opera. Salisbury Congregational Church, December 13 & 14, 5:30 & 7:30 p.m. $30. Info, 247-4295.

WHIFFENPOOFS: The oldest male collegiate a cappella group in the country kicks off Wassail Weekend with a festive holiday program. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, December 13, 7:30 p.m. $20-35. Info, 457-3981.

VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY POPS: Joined by guest conductor Chelsea Tipton, chamber players delight listeners with a program of musical comfort and joy. Barre Opera House, December 13, 7:30 p.m. $9-30. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, December 14, 7:30 p.m. $10-55.

Paramount Theatre, Rutland, December 15, 3 p.m. $10-32. Info, 864-5741.

WASSAIL WEEKEND: Folks spread holiday cheer at this annual three-day fête including concerts, an equestrian parade, a historic home tour and more. See woodstockvt.com for details. Various Woodstock locations, December 13-15. Prices vary.

Info, 457-3555.

CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNTS: Birders leave no feathered flier unseen during this annual avian census. See northbranchnaturecenter.org for details.

Plainfield circle, December 14, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Hunger Mountain circle, December 26, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Info, 229-6206.

HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW: More than 40 vendors sell their handmade holiday wares to benefit the Relay for Life of Franklin County. Santa Claus is on-site for the little ones. St. Albans City Hall, December 14, 9 a.m. Free. Info, 868-7886.

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‘CLARA’S DREAM: A NUTCRACKER STORY’: Fresh choreography puts a new spin on the classic ballet for adults and kids alike. Preperformance tea at the Lebanon Ballet School is optional for some shows. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., December 14, 1 & 7 p.m., & December 15, 2:30 p.m. $10-43. Info, 603-448-0400.

‘ALL IS CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914’: Based on a true story of camaraderie, music and peace during World War I, Peter Rothstein’s a cappella work features approximately 30 songs performed by a chorus of 10 men on a sparsely set stage. Presented by Opera North. Briggs Opera House, White River Junction, December 14, 5 p.m., & December 15, 2 p.m. $50. Info, 603-448-0400.

THE SWINGLES: Members of this five-time Grammy Award-winning a cappella group lift their voices in jazzy originals, traditional carols and Christmas classics. Fuller Hall, St. Johnsbury Academy, December 14, 7 p.m. $15-52; free for students. Info, 748-2600.

HOLIDAY CABARET: Favorite seasonal music warms the heart during a production hosted by local comedian Collen Doyle and featuring vocalists Emma Rose Brooks, Christian Coffman and Gabrielle Confer. Hay Loft, ArtisTree Community Arts Center & Gallery, South Pomfret, December 14, 7:30 p.m. $25. Info, info@barnarts. org.

CÒIG: The renowned Juno Award-winning quartet from Cape Breton performs holiday favorites with a fiery Celtic twist.

Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, December 14, 8 p.m. $20-45. Info, 457-3981.

GIFTS GALORE: A FESTIVAL OF LOCALLY MADE TREASURES: Fourteen area artists purvey their products. Richmond Free Library, December 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 343-7958.

‘STORIES FOR THE SEASON’: Favorite Lost Nation Theater artists deliver dramatic readings of holiday and seasonal stories from across cultures. Lost Nation Theater, Montpelier City Hall, December 18, 7 p.m. $5-25. Info, 229-0492.

TWELVE TWENTY-FOUR: Holiday music gets a hard edge thanks to this high-energy rock band that includes a string section and several vocalists.

Paramount Theatre, Rutland, December 20, 7 p.m. $39. Info, 775-0903.

WINTER CAROLS: Friends and neighbors come together for audience sing-alongs and instrumental and choral performances. First Universalist Church and Society, Barnard, December 20, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 234-1645.

‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY’: A guardian angel saves a hopeless man from despair in Frank Capra’s 1946 Christmas classic, which comes to life before a live studio audience, thanks to Adirondack Regional Theatre. Strand Center Theatre, Plattsburgh, N.Y., December 20, 8 p.m. $15. Info, 518-563-1604, ext. 105.

‘THE CHRISTMAS REVELS: AN ENGLISH CELEBRATION OF THE WINTER SOLSTICE’: Against long odds, resilient textile mill workers in a small northern England town celebrate the season with music and magic in the 45th annual presentation of The Christmas Revels.

Lebanon Opera House, N.H., December 21 & 22, 2 & 7 p.m., & December 23, 2 p.m. $8-47. Info, 603-448-0400.

‘THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER’: When the six mischievous Herdman kids take over the annual holiday spectacular, they put a new spin on the traditional story.

Starring Northeast Kingdom talent.

Greensboro Center for the Arts, December 21, 7-9 p.m., & December 22, 2-4 p.m. $8-10; free for kids under 6.

Info, 533-2000.

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT: The spirit of Hanukkah shines at a grand menorah-lighting complete with latkes, doughnuts and hot beverages.

University Green, University of Vermont, Burlington, December 22, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 658-5770.

GRAND HANUKKAH PARTY SANDTASTIC HANUKKAH: Families witness the sculpting of a sand menorah and the lighting of the second candle. Latkes, doughnuts, music and crafts round out the experience. Chabad of Vermont, Burlington, December 23, sculpting, 4 p.m.; menorah lighting, 4:45 p.m. Free. Info, 658-5770.

HOLIDAY DINNER: A hot meal and shared conversation spread holiday cheer. Chittenden County residents ages 50 and up qualify for free meal delivery. Burlington Elks Lodge, December 25, noon-3 p.m. Free; preregister for delivery. Info, 865-0360.

HANUKKAH WONDERLAND: Celebratory activities give way to an afternoon menorah lighting.

University Mall, South Burlington, December 29, activities, noon; menorah lighting, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 658-5770.

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Tips for Stress-Free Parking in Downtown Burlington This Holiday Shopping Season

by GILLIAN ENGLISH for 7D BRAND STUDIO

Downtown Burlington — great stores, top-notch restaurants, impossible parking, amirite? Not quite. When it comes to parking a car downtown, you just need to know where to look.

“There are around 4,000 publicly accessible spaces for shoppers downtown — over 1,000 on-street and 3,000 in public and private garages and lots,” explains Alex Bunten, special projects manager at the Burlington Business Association. Bunten is the BBA’s parking expert. He works directly with the Department of Public Works to help manage all things Park Burlington, including the popular interactive map.

But don’t take Bunten’s word for it.

We talked with some other downtown denizens who work, shop and play in Burlington. Turn the page for seven of their tried-and-true tips for finding a place to park it, followed by their recommendations for what to see and do downtown this holiday season.

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Parking it downtown?

College Street, College Street, College Street!

The College Street garage — with entrances on Battery Street and, you guessed it, College — is an underrated gem. It shares 1,200 spaces with with its northern neighbor, Lakeview Garage, the entrance of which is next to Hotel Vermont on Cherry Street. Kiss the Cook owner Luke Wight recommends people park there to access businesses like his on Church Street. “What people don’t realize is, the entrance by car makes it feel farther than it is,” he says, “but you’re just a block and a half away from Church Street, and there’s always lots of parking.” Plus, the first four hours of parking at College and Lakeview are free during the holiday season (see tip #2).

Get four hours free.

The first two hours of parking are always free at city-owned garages, but through December 27, parking is free all day on Saturday and Sunday at the Lakeview and College Street garages! Also, on weekdays, you can get two more hours free at the College Street and Lakeview garages by shopping or dining downtown. Just remember to ask for parking validation at your favorite restaurant or retail shop. You’ll get a QR code to scan when you leave the garage. Four hours of free parking for supporting local businesses. Boom.

You’re welcome.

Getting IN THE

Spirit

Get a little closer by paying a little more.

Avoid the Marketplace garage across from City Market, Onion River Co-op.

There are 16 privately owned parking facilities downtown with plenty of spaces. For up to $4 an hour, you can park right off of Church Street.

That’s still half the price you’d pay in a bigger city.

“These lots are all over, and there’s always plenty of spots left,” says Bunten.

It’s a busy area to begin with, and almost everyone heading to Church Street tries to park in that garage, says Lara Allen, owner of ECCO, a clothing store a couple of blocks away on the corner of Church and Bank streets. “I always encourage people to not go there, since it can be frustrating to get caught on South Winooski,” she says. “I love the Lakeview Garage by Hotel Vermont, and it’s a short walk when you cut up through Bank Street. That garage always has spaces.”

Gotta stay overnight?

Park in the Lakeview Garage.

If you’re planning to have a couple of drinks and catch a ride home, Lakeview is the perfect spot to leave your car for the night. Find the entrance

by Hotel Vermont and the recently reopened Hen of the Wood. And Lakeview isn’t just a name: “As you’d expect, the top level of this garage has a beautiful view of Lake Champlain,” adds Bunten, making it “more than just a sweet place to park.”

Got an electric car?

There are parking spots just for you.

Every parking garage has designated spots for electric vehicles, and there are quite a few available spots on the street, too, says EV driver Zoe Dawson. “In the evening, I usually hit the spots

by Skirack and the Flynn,” says the Vermont Energy Investment Corporation employee. Dawson has the PlugShare app downloaded on her phone that tells her where to find all the EV parking places.

On a busy evening, park up the hill instead of down.

Jared Katz works in Winooski and drives downtown often. “If I’m around for more than two hours, I’ll look in the area of Perrywinkle’s for streetside parking,” he says. “For example, my wife and I frequent the Flynn, and we pretty reliably find a free place to park up the hill. It’s a short walk downtown, and when we leave we have less traffic to deal with getting out.”

SANTA PARADE AND LIGHTING CEREMONY On Friday, November 29, Santa makes a quick trip to the Marketplace during his busy season to kick off the annual Holiday Parade in downtown Burlington. The parade starts at noon on City Hall Block.

At 5:30 p.m., the holiday season kicks off with a classic rendition of the stage production ’Twas the Night Before Christmas. The performance culminates with the illumination of 250,000 LED lights downtown, including the Top Block Christmas Tree, a cherished tradition, as well as side-street lighting — candy cane-style lighting on street lamps on College, Bank, Center and Cherry streets.

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On Wednesday, December 4, from 5 to 8 p.m., more than 20 local shops pair up with locally owned craft breweries, wineries, distilleries and more to let visitors shop and sip through town. Must be 21+ to participate. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased ahead of time at churchstmarketplace.com — or pick up a tasting flute that evening inside the entrance to CityPlace Burlington.

People who post pictures of themselves on Instagram using #12DaysofChurchStreet while holiday shopping or dining on the Church Street Marketplace from December 13 through 24 will be chosen at random to win 12 prizes.

With more than 70 percent of its stores and restaurants locally owned, downtown Burlington is proud to support Small Business Saturday on November 30. Remember, when millions shop small, the impact can be huge! Drop the kids with SunCommon and spend a peaceful afternoon visiting the vast selection of local retailers and restaurants on downtown. Subsidized daycare is available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Center of Recreation & Education at the ONE Community Center, at 20 Allen Street in Burlington. Free parking at the Elmwood Lot.

Come meet reindeer in real life! Real live reindeer will visit the Mall Block of the Church Street Marketplace every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Which downtown store has the best holiday window display?

Come downtown, check them out and cast your vote.

The contest will run from November 27 through December 16. Stop by your local downtown store or visit churchstmarketplace.com for details.

Merrill’s Roxy Cinema

Flynn Center for the Performing Arts

12 DAYS OF CHURCH STREET

VISITS FROM VERMONT REINDEER FARM

City Market/ Onion River Co-op

M A I N S T.

SHOP & SIP

HOLIDAY WINDOW CONTEST

WALK

S . W I N O O S K I AV E .

COLLEGE ST. GARAGE

Outdoor Gear Exchange

L.L. Bean

CityPlace Development Project

CHURCH STREET MARKETPLACE

through December 27

Downtown Transit Center

COURTHOUSE PLAZA GARAGE

See the full calendar of holiday events: churchstmarketplace.com

P R O D U C E D B Y 7 D B R A N D S T U D I O — PA I D F O R B Y PA R K B U R L I N G T O N

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This kitchen-themed shop sells cookware, cutlery, bakeware and cooking tools. It’s home to the area’s largest selection of knives; the staff sharpen them right in the store.

Where I shop for myself: Outdoor Gear Exchange.

Where I shop for gifts: Common Deer.

Ok, we’re parked.

Where I stop to eat: If it’s just me doing some last minute shopping, I’ll pop into Ken’s Pizza and Pub for a slice and a beer. If I’m going out with my wife, we usually go to Leunig’s Bistro & Café for a nice sit-down dinner.

Why I shop downtown: I shop downtown for the variety of stores: outdoor apparel, all sorts of clothing, housewares, gift shops, candy stores, a bunch of restaurants. Such a high percentage of the businesses are locally owned and operated, so it has a real sense of community, which is what Vermont and Burlington are all about. Having a mix of local businesses and national brands gives people a lot of options. It’s our neighbors and community members that make it really unique.

Now what?

There are more than 200 stores and restaurants in downtown Burlington. You can pick up everything from fashionable and functional outdoor gear to artisan jewelry, a cast-iron skillet to custom menswear.

Once you’re done shopping, sit down and enjoy a burger, a bowl of noodles or some baba ghanoush — or drinks at an arcade bar. You won’t find this kind of diverse, eclectic selection anywhere else in Vermont.

We asked three of our downtown parking guides to tell us what they like to do when they’re out on the town.

ZOE DAWSON, SENIOR CONSULTANT AT VEIC Located on Pine Street in Burlington’s South End, VEIC is working to reduce 20 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions in Vermont by the year 2027 through projects and partnerships, such as Efficiency Vermont and the Energy Co-op of Vermont.

Where I shop for myself: I’m a super outdoorsy person, so I love L.L.Bean, Skirack and Outdoor Gear Exchange.

I can usually find things for my family there, too.

Where I shop for gifts: I love going to Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery. There are so many beautiful things to see there around the holiday season. It really showcases Vermont artistry.

And it’s the perfect place to find something for somebody. Even if you don’t buy anything, it really puts you in the mood for the season.

Where I stop to eat: I really like August First, on the corner of South Champlain and Main Street, in the summer and fall. In the wintertime, American Flatbread has great brunch pizzas — I’d never heard of that before, but they’re really yummy.

Burlington’s hidden gem: The Vermont Comedy Club is phenomenal. I just discovered it myself the other day. They have comedy shows five nights a week and bring in comedians from all over. It’s somewhere fun to go at night that’s different from your typical evening plans.

JAMES BUCK

LARA ALLEN, OWNER OF ECCO One of the first designer boutiques in Burlington, ECCO is located on the Church Street Marketplace. It caters to the style of Burlington, blending exclusive labels with small-town charm.

Where I shop for myself: Lately I’m into home goods. I love to go to Slate and Homeport.

Where I shop for gifts: I have two sons, so I go to Urban Outfitters, the Gap and Patagonia. FatFace is also a really great place to shop for men’s apparel.

Where I stop to eat: Have you been to Revolution Kitchen? Try their maple cake; it’s gluten-free and out of this world.

You have to try: Poco just opened up this year over by August First. I love it.

There are all these little restaurants and holes-in-the-wall right off of Church Street, so it’s great to get around and explore.

P R O D U C E D B Y 7 D B R A N D S T U D I O — PA I D F O R B Y PA R K B U R L I N G T O N

JAMES BUCK

LUKE WIGHT, OWNER OF KISS THE COOK