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The holidays are upon us, and we’re in a giving mood.

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wearables When you and Ethan got together last year, your friends said you were an adorable odd couple. That’s because your personal styles couldn’t be more different. You’d wear a conservative cashmere pullover and tailored slacks to a dinner party; he’d happily don a vintage tuxedo — in powder blue. Indulge his outside-the-box taste with a classy FILSON MACKINAW WOOL CAP. The Australian sheepskin flaps will keep his ears warm without sacrificing fashion. $95 at Common Deer in Burlington.

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There’s nothing little about your little sister these days; she’s a confident college senior with a decidedly boho sense of style. The girl is all about jewelry, scarves and other adornments that dangle oh-so-casually from her person. So how about this trendy BLACK LEATHER BRACELET with silver charms that, yep, dangle? $56 at A Little Something in Shelburne.

Your family is a rambunctious, hockey-playing, ski-racing, Burton-wearing bunch.

Except for one. Eldest teen Liza finds her bliss in yoga class, eats vegan and has never seen a colorful Lilly Pulitzer print she didn’t adore. So her gift is a no-brainer: a LUXLETIC TEEGAN SPORTS BRA in “Nauti Navy Boho Bateau,” whatever that means. $54 at Pink Colony in Stowe.

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The family babysitter, Erin, is so cool. Almost too cool for a 16-year-old. Show her that you’re grateful she keeps your children alive, and doesn’t even eat all the Ben & Jerry’s in the freezer, with this sleek little CROSSBODY PURSE by Hobo.. Maybe she’ll wear it to school and tell all her friends about her hip neighbor. Or not. $118 at Ecco in Burlington.

This holiday season, your girlfriend is not-so-secretly hoping for a diamond. If you’re not quite ready to pop the question, stall for time by giving her some sparkle for her ears. She’ll be so impressed by your impeccable taste, maybe she’ll forget — for now — that you’ve been together nine years with no engagement ring in sight. The long, oxidized-silver TOBY POMEROY EARRINGS are inset with 12 tiny diamonds. Bonus: all the materials are ecologically sourced. $1,260 at Von Bargen’s stores in Burlington, Stowe, Springfield and Hanover, N.H.

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Your roommate is a budding chef and tries out all of her dishes on you. This is a pastime you totally want to encourage! One thing, though?

She obsessively listens to public radio while cooking and gets pretty freaking outraged by the news. Help her keep kitchen time fun with a SASSY OVEN MITT from Blue Q. The “I’ve got a knife” model might prove cathartic. $12.99 at Stowe Street Emporium in Waterbury.

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Each GMO-free heart-shaped candy contains 13 milligrams of CBD and is 70 percent cacao. $3 at Nutty Steph’s in Middlesex, Healthy Living Market & Café in South Burlington and other outlets. Also comes in a four-dose bar for $20.

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Your fourth grader has discovered that his best friend doesn’t always have enough to eat at home and relies on school lunches. He wants to help — without embarrassing his buddy. The world needs more of that. Nurture his sense of altruism with a donation to the VERMONT FOODBANK in his name. Any amount helps at vtfoodbank.org.

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Like any good Vermonter, Grandma is mad about maple.

She’s fond of a boozy nightcap, too. So she’ll love VERMONT ICE MAPLE CRÈME, a smooth and sweet blend of maple syrup and apple brandy. She can drink it on ice in the evenings or — even better — use it to spike her famous French toast on New Year’s Day. $32.99 at Boyden Valley Winery & Spirits in Cambridge and at liquor stores statewide.

Every week in the summer, your farmer friend sets up shop at the farmers market and reminds everyone in sight to eat their veggies — she even rhapsodizes about the weird ones, like rutabaga. Help her spread the gospel by gifting her a Vermont-made VEGETABLE T-SHIRT. The original screen-printed design depicts Brussels sprouts, kale, mushrooms and more. $26 at New Duds online and in Winooski.

Your brother took his grill skills to the next level over the summer. And now that it’s cold out, he clearly misses playing with fire. But he can do that inside, on the gas stove! Let the Essex Culinary Resort & Spa’s COOK ACADEMY teach him how. He’ll get hands-on experience from a seasoned chef in classes such as Bistro Favorites and Surf & Turf ($98 each) — and the fam will reap the rewards when he brings those recipes home.

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Remember when you and your sis were afraid of the dark? Like, every night after Mom read you a story and then flicked off the light, you both would dive under the covers and make weird noises to scare off monsters? Remind your sister of those innocent times with a cute SWITCH-PLATE COVER wrapped in a children’s book illustration, crafted by artist Recycle Moe. $9 ($10 for two-switch plate) at Thirty-odd in Burlington.

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Long before “Portlandia,” your parents “put a bird on it.”

Avian art decorates every inch of their home — but in a tasteful way. Middlebury artist Gary Starr’s VERMONT WINTER BIRDS are perfect for their holiday tree (and, knowing your ’rents, displaying in the house yearround). Starr has been hand-carving little wooden birdies since age 9 — no wonder he’s a master of his craft. $18 at Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery in Burlington.

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Your wildly creative and adventurous friend Jill has taken up knitting like there’s no tomorrow. Her yarn works are as quirky as her personality is large. She will surely enjoy a visit to the MOUNTAIN FIBER FOLK COOPERATIVE in Montgomery Center, where your gift certificate will allow her access to fibers spun from angora rabbits, llamas, alpacas, goats, sheep and even Samoyed dogs! With any luck, she’ll knit you a cuddly octopus. Prices vary.

A lot of people eat local. Your hipster bro listens local. Every weekend he finds a new favorite band at some neighborhood club. That’s why LIVE AT ARTSRIOT is the perfect album for his turntable. Pressed at the Burlington Record Plant, the LP features an eclectic array of songs played by artists on the Pine Street stage — from Dwight & Nicole to Ryan Miller to Lowell Thompson. He’ll dig it. $20 at ArtsRiot in Burlington.

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Aunt Margaret is Vermonty AF … even though she’s a type-A CEO in Connecticut. Whenever you talk, she reminisces about that time she petted an actual cow, or that other time she attended a Bread & Puppet Theater show way up in Glover. Send her a sweet reminder of the Green Mountain State with a MARY AZARIAN WOODCUT PRINT, $10 at Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop in Waterbury. Oh, and you might as well get it framed, too. Prices vary.

Sometimes people just need the gift of inspiration.

Your fiancé has been fooling around with paint and shows real promise, in a Jean-Michel Basquiat kinda way. But the dude lacks confidence. Give him an ORIGINAL ARTWORK by another self-taught artist that will encourage him to let it rip. For example, Frank DeAngelis at S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington or frankdeangelis.art. Prices vary. He also makes arty tote bags, $38.

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“Take only pictures, leave only footprints” is your daughter’s mantra. She’s a hiking enthusiast who cares about her environmental impact on the Earth — as should we all! Support her mission and encourage her outdoor adventures by gifting her a warm OAK PULLOVER HOODIE. It’s from Burton’s bluesign-approved Sustainable Softgoods line, which promises to be “good for both people and our planet.” $59.95 at Burton in Burlington; also available at outdoor stores around the state.

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Here’s proof that opposites attract: Your childhood bestie runs two marathons per year and is working up to her first Ironman — and you haven’t run a lap since high school gym class. Whatevs. You’re happy to enable your BFF’s adrenaline-junkie habits. With the lightweight NATHAN SUPER 5K ARMBAND, she can strap on her iPhone to play her favorite power anthems. You go, girl. $20 at Skirack in Burlington.

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Since a knee injury in the fall, your next-door neighbor has been nervous to jump back into all of his usual rigorous hobbies, namely bike and ski racing. Remind him it’s OK to stop and smell the flowers — or the dead leaves — on a slower-paced stroll with a copy of The Walker’s Guide to Vermont: Rambles for Half an Hour or Half a Day ($14.95) and a GIFT CERTIFICATE toward a new pair of walking shoes. Both available at Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel in Barre, St. Albans, Williston and Plattsburgh, N.Y.

Your teenage mentee wants to be the next Chloe Kim — and these aren’t half-baked halfpipe dreams: She spent the summer applying for scholarships to snowboarding camps, and she got in! Send her on her way with a stylish lesson in safety first: a lightweight yet strong BERN BRIGHTON EPS HELMET in a lovely shade of seafoam, with removable ear pads and a cold-weather liner. $99.99 at Splinters Boardshop in Warren.

Fly-fishing is a father-son tradition in your family — even if “fly-fishing” is sometimes just code for cracking open beers at the water’s edge. Get your dad the ultimate cooler for your next natural outing together: the DAKINE PARTY BUCKET, which includes a five-gallon bucket and eight built-in insulated koozies. From the beach to the river to the mountain peak, it’s a ready-made party wherever he goes. $54.95 at Outdoor Gear Exchange in Burlington.

After a year of long-distance dating, your boyfriend finally moved from Florida to Vermont to be with you. You’ve taught him to enjoy kale, craft beer and mountains — now he just has to get used to the whole really-long-winter thing. Gift your man a sexy WOOL KNIT BALACLAVA lined with cozy fleece — and remember to tear it off every now and again to give him a smooch. $49 at Patagonia in Burlington.

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Grandpa Chuck is renowned among friends and family for wearing colorful avian-themed ties. You might be tempted to buy another for his collection, but why not take it to the next level? The EDWARDIAN BIRD FEEDER has dining ports for six real-life birds, and the graceful cage prevents pesky squirrels from stealing the seed. Grandpa Chuck will no doubt enjoy watching birds even more than wearing them. $44.95 at Gardener’s Supply in Burlington, Williston or online.

Thank God for that one coworker who always brings a box of doughnuts to your Monday morning meetings — without that sugar jolt, you wouldn’t survive the day. Show him how grateful you are with a GLAZED-DOUGHNUT MATCH STRIKER, a sweet and smart design that will allow him to strike a match right on the stoneware. Wheel-thrown by Farmhouse Pottery in Woodstock for $42.

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Your new next-door neighbors have relocated from New York City, and they could not be nicer — or more enchanted by the Green Mountain State.

Since nothing says “I live in Vermont” quite like plaid wool, how about gifting them with a COZY THROW for the couch? That, and showing them how their woodstove works. $139.95 to $159.95 at Johnson Woolen Mills in Johnson.

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Your beloved goddaughter has gotten a great postcollege job and, finally, moved out of the apartment with three roommates.

She’s excited to make a grown-up home in her new condo, and you’re all too happy to help her. Sophisticated dishware indicates she’s also graduated from eating directly out of a peanut butter jar. These CERAMIC BOWLS, handmade by an artisan in northern China using centuries-old glazing techniques, come in small ($45), medium ($65) and large ($105) sizes and in white, turquoise and gray at Slate in Burlington.

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Practically since birth, your aunt’s been a tree hugger. Like, literally. Not only is she an ardent environmentalist, she volunteers for every tree-saving committee and organization in the state. That’s why you know she’ll have a special appreciation for a sustainable gift that glorifies the grain: a CUTTING BOARD from Vermont Tree Goods in Bristol. Price varies by size.

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Your great-grandmother, who escaped the Holocaust, understands what it means to leave one’s home and all that is familiar. She’s been grateful ever since to have landed in Vermont, and you know she likes to help current refugee families start over. Let her know you’re making a donation in her name to the VERMONT REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM. Any amount, or gift of specific goods, can help.

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What’s brightly attired, full of holiday spirit and a little wacky? A nutcracker … and your mother-in-law. A threefoot-tall royal RED KING NUTCRACKER wooden figurine will be the perfect addition to her hoard, er, collection of Christmas decorations. It’s the least you can do to thank her for birthing your spouse and pretending to be interested in your food blog. $129.95 at the Shelburne Country Store.

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Like most parents, you worry about your kids spending too much time with electronic devices. That may be inevitable, but you can at least encourage their creativity with a DIY PINBOX 3000 PINBALL KIT. That’s right, the little ones can assemble the cardboard “machines,” decorate them if they wish and commence playing. Extra good news for Mom and Dad: No power tools required. Prices vary; playboard refills available, too, at Cardboard Teck Instantute in Burlington, or online.

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All of your female friends are pregnant.

Repeat: All of your female friends are pregnant! Since 2019 is clearly the Year of the Baby, at least in your circle, stock up on one thing all the parents-to-be will love: an adorable onesie. Specifically, the VERMONT TYPOGRAPHY ORGANIC BODYSUIT, a super-soft organic cotton number that will remind them of their pal in the Green Mountain State every time baby wears it. $29 from Bear & Moosh for Littles (online) in South Burlington.

The neighborhood boys are suddenly all on a hockey league together, and you know your kid bro wants to join them. One hitch: He’s scared of the ice! Gift him a PUBLIC SKATE PUNCH PASS and tag along to help him face his fear and learn to slip and slide with ease. $40 gets him 10 visits to Stowe Arena at the David Gale Recreation Center. Once he’s conquered simple gliding, he can work up to stick time.

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Last year you got your little nephew a classic sock monkey, and he loves it as much as you loved yours as a kid. (Truth be told, you still do.) So he’s sure to light up when he unwraps this year’s present: SOCK MONKEY MITTENS! The Original Rockford Red Heel mittens by FoxRiver are totally adorbs — just like your nephew. And the elastic cuffs ensure he won’t lose them immediately. $13.99 at Onion River Outdoors in Montpelier.

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Your family has an annual tradition of getting a game that everyone can play. In light of the current political and media climate, you might opt for one that allows you to teach the kids about “fake news” while actually making it. MAN BITES DOG is a humorous board game that provides options for creating sensational headlines — up to you to imagine the rest of the story. $19.99 at Woodbury Mountain Toys in Montpelier.

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Do you believe every kid should know what it’s like to tap a maple tree, pluck a carrot from the ground and collect an egg from a chicken coop? If yes, a donation to the Program Scholarship Fund at SHELBURNE FARMS can help make that happen. It supports summer camps, school field trips and early childhood education so “the student’s only job is to be a kid: to explore, discover, make new friends and learn.”

There’s nothing toddlers love more than totally destroying your living room, amirite?

With a set of colorful ANIMAL DOMINOES decorated in everything from ladybugs to dinosaurs and pigs to whales, your 3- and 5-year-olds can channel their inner Godzillas and wreak all the havoc they want. They’ll have a blast, and at least the destruction will be cute. $22.60 at Maple Landmark in Middlebury.

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Uncle Rico has long had all the moves on a dance floor.

The family still talks about his particularly athletic salsa at cousin Consuela’s wedding. But in recent years Rico’s knees have been a little creaky, and you’ve heard him say he wants to “try this marijuana stuff.”

You know he means CBD — cannabidiol — which could help ease his aches and pains. A CBD SALVE in Rico’s stocking might put the spring back in his two-step. $40 for a four-ounce, 200-milligram tin from Ceres Natural Remedies in Burlington.

Uh-oh, the dreaded office Yankee Swap is on the horizon, and you have no idea what to contribute! Fear not. Anyone could benefit from JOY TONIC, an aromatic herbal supplement blending lemon balm, motherwort and more. It helps promote positive feelings and kick anxiety to the curb.

With any luck, it’ll end up on your boss’ desk. Available online from Urban Moonshine in Burlington for $18.99, as well as at markets around the state.

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Lauren is your best friend and a true powerhouse. She runs her own business, cares for her three children and even volunteers on a regular basis. But, honestly, she needs to chill. Her stress is starting to spill into your monthly wine nights, leaving you to finish the bottle as she obsesses over her to-do list. What Lauren needs is some me time. And Vermont has so many yoga studios. There’s bound to be one near her. A gift certificate for INTRODUCTORY YOGA CLASSES will help her go with the flow. Prices vary.

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Your daughter is still a tween, but her sense of social justice is fierce: She’s already a veteran of women’s marches, and she proudly sports her “The Future Is Female” sweatshirt. For a career goal, she’s torn between ob-gyn and Supreme Court justice. It’s definitely not too early to teach the girl to put her (well, your, for now) money where her mouth is: Make a donation in her name to PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND. Any amount is welcome.

Every holiday season, your cantankerous cousin Sarah insists she doesn’t need anything.

And every year you ignore that nonsense.

Thankfully you’ve spied a product that everyone can use: HAND SHIT. Made with botanical ingredients and beeswax, this hand cream comes in a variety of pleasant scents, such as coconut cherry blossom, bergamot lemongrass and sweet pea lilac. It says right on the jar, “A little goes a long way,” so maybe it’ll last a Vermont winter. Bonus: Sarah will love the irreverent name. $11.99 for two ounces at Salaam in Montpelier.

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Your coworker Deb is always saying her skin is a “hot mess.” You think she looks just fine, but at least you know exactly what to get her for the holidays: BLAQ MASK. The charcoal-activated skin-care line from Australia is cruelty-free, comes in a simple-butsexy black tube and is said to pull toxins right out of your skin. $30 at Mirror Mirror in Burlington. Eye mask ($30) and body scrub ($17) also available.

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It’s a scientific fact that teenagers need more sleep — but your 15-year-old son is pure night owl and never catches enough Zs. Help him rise and shine (and smell good, too) with MORNING MOJO BAR SOAP. Scented with peppermint, eucalyptus, rosemary and grapefruit — with volcanic rock blended in for exfoliation and a tingly sensation — it’ll get him to school on time. Available online at Ursa Major in Waterbury for $14 and at stores around the state.

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When she was younger, your daughter used to follow Grandpa into his woodshop and fiddle around with tools that you were sure would take out an important body part. But, lo and behold, she’s turned into a fully intact, badass young woman and a budding builder. Help her hone her skills with a course at Waitsfield’s YESTERMORROW DESIGN/BUILD SCHOOL. Just think how proud she’d be to make Gramps a wooden chess board — and how happy you’ll be if she someday builds, say, an adorable tiny house just for you. Totally worth the investment. Course info at yestermorrow.org; prices vary.

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Your mom, who grew up in a midwestern suburb, fell in love with Vermont the minute she moved here.

She’s practically made it a hobby to walk around old neighborhoods and gawk at the houses. Satisfy her voyeurism and love of history with a membership to PRESERVATION BURLINGTON ($35), a nonprofit whose mission is “to preserve and protect the historic architecture and livability of Burlington through education and advocacy.” And while you’re at it, throw in a PB T-shirt ($15) to wear on her walks.

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You’ve had a few pizza-and-movie outings and want to step up your dating game. Here’s how: Gift Alex, and yourself, with a pair of tickets to BASSEM YOUSSEF — dubbed “the Jon Stewart of the Arab world” — appearing at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts in January. She’ll love his political satire, and she’ll love you for knowing that. $45 at flynntix.org.

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Now that they’re retired, Nana and Pop-Pop have tricked out their vintage Westfalia and are eager to hit the road. Encourage them to explore their beloved state of Vermont with a membership in the 251 CLUB ($10 for one year; $45 for five), a couple of 251 ball caps ($15), and a Vermont Travel Journal in which to record their adventures, sightings and favorite sites to revisit ($18). All available at vt251.com.

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One thing you have in common is beer, so put aside your differences this Hanukkah and spend some quality time together on a CITY BREW TOUR. Three different public tours showcase a variety of Vermont’s best-known breweries.

After sampling, oh, 15 beers, you and Jackson will be on the same page. Prices vary. Details and booking info at citybrewtours.com.

Your niece has always loved to sing, and in the past couple of years she’s been writing and performing her own songs, plus playing guitar, at every open mic that will let in a 16-year-old. You think she’s pretty darn good.

Encourage that talent — and document it! — with some studio time. She’ll think you’re the awesomest auntie ever when you give her a gift certificate for a RECORDING SESSION at Robot Dog Studio in Williston.

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Your uncle has finally seen Hamilton and, aside from wanting to go out for beers with the guy who plays King George, has announced he needs to read some “real” American history.

That is, not “the propaganda I got in high school,” he clarified. What better gift than the BIOGRAPHY OF ALEXANDER HAMILTON penned

by Ron Chernow, which inspired Lin-Manuel Miranda to write the musical in the first place? $18 paperback at Phoenix Books Burlington and other local bookstores.

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Seems like just yesterday your daughter was obsessed with Frozen and The Little Mermaid.

Suddenly, she’s listening to grown-up podcasts and thinks she wants to go into journalism. Annoyingly, though, she’s always losing her earbuds and stealing yours. Get her some headphones she can’t miss — say, URBANEARS PLATTAN HEADPHONES

in screamingly bright tomato red. $49.99 ($69 for wireless) at Small Dog Electronics in South Burlington, Waitsfield or online.

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by Québécois tourists. You both love going to Montréal on weekends off. But your high school français is just not cutting it.

How about signing up Monica and yourself for a class at ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE in Burlington — maybe start with Business French 101? $75 for five weekly hourlong sessions. Then practice over croissants and café au lait after class.

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When you were older, Mom and Dad taught you to read yourself. You can’t imagine life without the vast worlds available to you through books.

Not every kid is so lucky — but you can help. Honor your parents with a donation in their names to the CHILDREN’S LITERACY FOUNDATION, or CLiF, which provides free books to low-income, at-risk, refugee and rural children in Vermont and New Hampshire.

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Isa is a great roommate — and also a massive word nerd. Just about every Friday night you can find her and some besties taking over the dining room table with a heated game of Scrabble.

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Your bro inexplicably adores the Patriots; like, he wanted to marry Tom Brady until that supermodel came along. Give Toby a little consolation with THE PATS: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS by Vermont sports writer

Glenn Stout. At least he’ll be able to toss around fanboy factoids with his friends. $35 at Vermont Book Shop in Middlebury and other local bookstores.

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You’re so proud of your sis for learning how to fly — especially because she conquered a fear of heights to get there. Now she’s set her sights on becoming a professional pilot. Fuel her aspirations with FLY GIRLS: HOW FIVE DARING WOMEN DEFIED ALL ODDS AND MADE AVIATION HISTORY by Keith O’Brien. $28 at Bear Pond Books in Montpelier and other local bookstores.

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pets & their humans Who needs kids when you can have cats and dogs? That’s your cousin Anna’s perspective, anyway. She’s got five feisty fur babies whom she dotes upon as if they were her own flesh and blood.

She will legit freak out — in a good way — when you gift her a CUSTOM PET PORTRAIT of her little loved ones from local artist Julianna Brazill. Starts at $75 via juliannabrazill.com.

As a dog walker, you have more four-legged friends than most people. This Christmas, you’ll be thanking your loyal clients and treating your canine companions with a colorful gift they’ll love: Cycle Dog’s DURAPLUSH MONSTER DOG TOYS, funny-faced creatures perfect for playtime. Handcrafted in Portland, Ore., they’re made from postconsumer recycled plastic bottles — so they’re good for the planet, too. $14.50 at the Quirky Pet in Montpelier.

Love animals — and dining out?

Purchase a DINING CARD from Addison County’s humane society to score a sweet yearlong dining deal and help support pets in search of their fur-ever homes. Buy one entrée at any of the participating restaurants, and your guest will receive an entrée of equal or lesser value for free. All proceeds provide food and medical care to animals in need. $50 to $100 at Homeward Bound in Middlebury.

Who’d have thunk you’d one day be sharing a roof with a chinchilla? You can barely tell them apart from guinea pigs, but your tweenage son begged you to adopt one last year. Help spruce up the little furball’s living space with a KAYTEE TROPICAL FIDDLE STICKS FLEXIBLE HIDEOUT. The rainbow

structure bends to create a number of fun new hiding places. It’s also suitable for other small animals — cuz you never know what the future holds. $9.99 at Pet Food Warehouse in South Burlington and Shelburne.

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You got yourself an early holiday gift this year: a senior rescue kitty with a heart of gold. The purrs! The lap pets! You’re both in heaven. But her long black fur is in a sorry state; it’s tangled and matted and certainly doesn’t reflect the beautiful soul she is inside. She’ll look and feel much better after a GROOMING TREATMENT at A Passion for Paws in Colchester. A brush-out with a nail trim costs about $35.

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SANTA PARADE & TREE LIGHTING: Saint Nick kicks off a noontime procession down Church Street before posing for photos and hearing holiday wishes.

Twinkling lights brighten a 40-foot tree — and the entire Marketplace — at 6 p.m. Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, November 23, noon. Free.

Info, 863-1648.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS & NATIVITY: Embracing the spirit of the season, families gaze upon brilliant bulbs. Joseph Smith Birthplace Memorial, South Royalton, November 23 & 24, 7 p.m. Nonperishable food donations. Info, 763-7742.

DOWNTOWN RUTLAND HOLIDAY STROLL: Retail specials, snacks and family-friendly activities pave the way for the annual tree lighting in Depot Park. See downtownrutland.com for full schedule.

Downtown Rutland, November 24, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Free. Info, 342-9380.

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ARTS DISTRICT HOLIDAY MARKET: Locals sip wine, meet makers, taste mouthwatering morsels and scoop up gifts from South End sellers. Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Wine Bar, Burlington, November 24, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-2368.

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ST. ALBANS FESTIVAL OF TREES: Movies, crafts, live entertainment and more set the holiday season in motion. See vtfestivaloftrees.com for details.

Various St. Albans locations, November 24 & November 27-December 1. Prices vary; most events are free. Info, vtfestivaloftrees@gmail.com.

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JINGLE BELL EXPRESS: Festive families climb aboard for a round-trip ride to Charlotte. Keep your eyes peeled for holiday characters! Union Station, 11/21/16 11:32 AM Burlington, November 24, 10 a.m., noon & 2 p.m.; & November 25, 10 a.m. & noon. $25; free for kids 2 and under in laps. Info, 863-5966.

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‘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 24, 3 & 7 p.m., & November 25, 1 p.m. $19-43.50. Info, 863-5966. 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 22, 2 & 7 p.m., & December 23, 1 & 6 p.m. $21.60-38. Info, 863-5966. Barre Opera House, produced by Moving Light Dance, December 22, 7 p.m., & December 23, 2 p.m. $15-28. Info, 476-8188. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, produced on-screen by the Bolshoi Ballet, December 23, 12:55 p.m. $6-18. Info, 748-2600.

LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS MARKETPLACE: Crafts, baked goods, dolls, linens, attic treasures, a silent auction and raffles make spirits bright. Bristol St. Ambrose Parish, November 30, 1-5 p.m., and December 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 453-2488.

‘A CELTIC CHRISTMAS’: Santa and Mrs. Claus bring holiday cheer to a Green Mountain Performing Arts music-and-dance spectacular. Barre Opera House, November 30, 7:30 p.m. $10-20; free for kids under 5. Info, 476-8188.

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VERMONT PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA & CHORUS: A moving performance of Handel’s Messiah transports audience members to the height of the baroque period.

Montpelier St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, November 30, 7:30 p.m. $5-20. Info, 223-5285. Barre Opera House, December 2, 2 p.m. $5-20. Info, 476-8188.

‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’: Ebenezer Scrooge encounters a trio of ghosts in this Vermont Youth Theater musical production. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, November 30, 7:30

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p.m.; December 1, 2 & 7:30 p.m.; & December 2, 2 p.m. $20-25. Info, 760-4634.

HOLIDAY FAIR: Customers grab handmade gifts for everyone on their lists. United Church of Montpelier, December 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 223-7861.

GREEN MOUNTAIN HORN CLUB: The rich sounds of 14 French horns fill the air in celebration of Thanksgiving and the start of the Christmas season. Bethany United Church of Christ, Montpelier, December 1, 2-3:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 498-8367.

FESTIVAL OF TREES: As bids rise, so do holiday spirits at this annual auction led by Bob Prozzo, who presents vacation getaways, gift certificates, home furnishings and more.

Paramount Theatre, Rutland, December 1, cash bar, 5:30 p.m.; auction, 6:45 p.m. $10. Info, 775-0903.

KRAMPUSNACHT: Not down with decking the halls?

Folks in costume beat the holiday blues with a diabolical frolic based on the traditional Austrian holiday.

Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, December 1, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, dreadly13@gmail.com.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: Carols played on an 1831 piano set a festive mood for a raffle, electric train, art viewing and other activities. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, Middlebury, December 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., & December 2, noon-4 p.m.

Donations. Info, 388-2117.

KEEPING IT IN THE FAM HOLIDAY SHOW: Music lovers kick off the holiday season with fiddler Darol Anger, singer-songwriter Emy Phelps and mandolinist Matt Flinner. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, December 1, 7 p.m. $10-20. Info, 5332000. Richmond Congregational Church, December 2, 4 p.m. $20-23. Info, 434-4563.

BELLA VOCE WOMEN’S CHORUS OF VERMONT: Members of an all-female vocal ensemble hit all the right notes in “Glorious Tidings.” McCarthy Arts Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, December 1, 7:30 p.m., & December 2, 3 p.m. $17-20.

Info, 863-5966.

CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM: The young and the young at heart celebrate the holidays 19th-centurystyle with ornament making, farm-life exhibits and seasonal programs. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, December 1-December 16, December 22-December 24, & December 26-January 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $4-16; free for members and kids under 3. Info, 457-2355.

SANTA 5K: Athletes don red suits and hats for a 5K run/walk and a 1K fun run. Breakfast follows at the Hilton Burlington. Rí Rá Irish Pub & Whiskey Room, Burlington, December 2, fun run, 9:30 a.m.; 5K, 10 a.m. $25-230. Info, kelly@vrpro.ca.

UNIVERSITY CONCERT CHOIR & CATAMOUNT SINGERS: Professor David Neiweem directs student vocalists in “Winter’s Warm Music: A Celebration of Yuletide.” Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, Burlington, December 2, 1 & 3 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3040.

HANDEL’S ‘MESSIAH’: Led by Alastair Stout, the Rutland Area Chorus, soloists and orchestra present this joyful work from the baroque period. Grace Congregational Church, Rutland, December 2, 3:30 & 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 775-4301.

For more, pick up the latest issue of Seven Days or visit sevendaysvt.com.

COMMON SPIRIT CELEBRATION: An old-fashioned holiday farmers market complements an art walk, horse-drawn buggy rides, cookies with Santa and an annual tree lighting ceremony. Various Northfield locations, December 7, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 485-8586.

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 2, 5 p.m. Free. Info, draizy@chabadvt.org.

PUBLIC MENORAH LIGHTING: Community members gather for the illumination of a sacred candelabrum. Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, December 3. Taylor Park, St. Albans, December 5. Jericho Town Center, December 6, 5 p.m. Free. Info, draizy@chabadvt.org.

HOLIDAY HUMBUG MAKER MARKET & HOLIDAY FEST: Those looking to support local makers mix, mingle and shop amid live music and refreshments. Generator, Burlington, December 7, 5-9 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 540-0761.

HOLIDAY GALA FUNDRAISER: Revelers ring in the season at a formal Barn Opera bash boasting a catered dinner and local libations. Compass Music and Arts Center, Brandon, December 7, 6 p.m. $25; preregister; cash bar. Info, 247-4259.

CHRISTMAS MUSIC: Folks gather for festive songs, readings and refreshments. United Reformed Church, New Haven, December 7, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 897-2697.

COLCHESTER COMMUNITY CHORUS: “Christmas Joy” puts smiles on listeners’ faces. Colchester High School, December 7, 7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 862-3910.

‘CHRISTMAS IN NOISY VILLAGE’: Based on a story

by Pippi Longstocking author Astrid Lindgren, this endearing musical centers on close-knit farming families who create a homespun Swedish Christmas. Plainfield Town Hall Opera House, December 7, 7:30 p.m., & December 8, 2 & 7:30 p.m. $15. Info, 454-1286.

WASSAIL WEEKEND: Folks spread holiday cheer at this annual three-day fête including an equestrian parade, concerts, holiday shopping and a historic home tour. Various Woodstock locations, December 7-December 9. Prices vary. Info, 457-3555.

WONDERARTS HOLIDAY MARKET: Local art, crafts and body-care products from more than 45 vendors catch shoppers’ eyes. Craftsbury Academy, December 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 533-9370.

HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR: Deck the halls! Historic homes are open to visitors as part of Wassail Weekend. Downtown Woodstock, December 8, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $35-45; free for kids 17 and under. Info, 457-3981.

CBD HEMP FARMERS MARKET: HOLIDAY EDITION: More than 20 local vendors celebrate all things hemp. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, December 8, noon-4 p.m. Free. Info, info@headyvermont.com.

‘MERRY TWISTMAS’: Neat, With a Twist presents a musical variety show chock-full of classic and notso-classic songs. ArtsRiot, Burlington, December 8, 5:30 & 9 p.m. $15. Info, 540-0406.

GIBSON BROTHERS: Ring in the holidays with upstate New York’s first family of bluegrass, presenting “A North Country Christmas.” Barre Opera House, December 8, 7 p.m. $25-29.50. Info, 476-8188.

ROBINSON & ROHE: Liam Robinson and Jean Rohe bring their folk-music roots and contemporary sensibilities to “The Longest Winter,” a

Great Deals recital of ancient Christmas carols. Bread & Butter Farm, Shelburne, December 8, 7:30 p.m. $15-20. Info, 434-4563.

CÒIG: Hailing from Nova Scotia, this all-star band serves up an evening of fiery Celtic holiday tunes. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, December 8, 8 p.m. $20-40. Info, 457-3981.

‘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 8, 1 & 4 p.m., & December 9, 3 p.m. $9-43. Info, 603-448-0400.

PEACHERINE RAGTIME SOCIETY ORCHESTRA: Cinephiles travel back to the 1900s as the ensemble provides live scores for holiday-themed silent films such as The Frozen North and A Christmas Carol. Strand Center for the Arts, Plattsburgh, N.Y., December 8, 7 p.m. $10-25. Info, 518-563-1604, ext.

105. The Double E Lounge at Essex Cinemas & T-Rex Theater, December 9, 6 p.m. $15-25. Info, 839-9658.

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

University Mall, South Burlington, December 9, Activities, noon; menorah lighting, 4 p.m. Free. Info, draizy@chabadvt.org.

SAINT MICHAEL’S COLLEGE CHORALE: Student singers find perfect harmony in Saint-Saëns’ much-loved but less-heard holiday choral work “Oratorio de Noël.”

First Congregational Church, St. Albans, December 9, 3-4:30 p.m. Donations. Info, churchstreetsoundsoftheseason@gmail.com.

COMMUNITY ‘MESSIAH’ SING: Handel’s holiday favorite is revived with help from a world-class ensemble and four featured soloists. Our Lady of the Snows, Woodstock, December 9, 4-6 p.m. $10. Info, 457-3981.

LESSONS & CAROLS FOR ADVENT & CHRISTMAS: Jeffrey Buettner directs the Middlebury College Choir in an ear-pleasing program that includes biblical readings. Mead Memorial Chapel, Middlebury College, December 9, 4 & 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 443-3168.

GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA: The world-famous ensemble behind classic hits such as “Chattanooga Choo Choo” interweaves elements of jazz into classics such as “Sleigh Ride” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, December 10, 7 p.m. $40. Info, 382-9222.

WINOOSKI HOLIDAY POP-UP SHOP: Local artists and vendors set up shop in businesses around the rotary while bartenders sling drinks. Various Winooski locations, December 13, 5-9 p.m. Free.

Info, amywild15@gmail.com.

‘THE CHRISTMAS REVELS: A VENETIAN CELEBRATION OF THE WINTER SOLSTICE’: A troupe of comedians attempts to stir the spirit of Christmas in a Renaissance-era city administrator in this high-energy show of singing, dancing and pageantry. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., December 13, 6 p.m.; December 14, 7 p.m.; & December 15 & 16, 1 & 5 p.m. $7.50-48. Info, 603-646-2422.

ELISABETH VON TRAPP: A member of the family that inspired The Sound of Music, the songbird warms spirits with “The Holidays Are Alive.” Trinity Episcopal Church, Rutland, December 14, 7 p.m. $2525; $50-60 includes dinner; preregister for dinner.

Info, office@trinitychurchrutland.org.

WINTER CAROLS: Friends and neighbors come together for audience sing-alongs and instrumental and choral performances. First Universalist Church and Society, Barnard, December 14, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 234-1645.

SOLARIS VOCAL ENSEMBLE: Grammy Awardnominated flutist Karen Kevra joins the singers for “Christmas With Solaris,” a program of holiday favorites. Waterbury Congregational Church, December 14, 7:30 p.m. $15-20; free for kids under 1.

Info, 863-5966.

VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY POPS: Chamber musicians perform a joyful program complete with an a cappella version of “Jingle Bells.” Barre Opera House, December 14, 7:30 p.m. $9-30. Info, 476-8188. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, December 15, 7:30 p.m. $10-55. Info, 863-5966.

Paramount Theatre, Rutland, December 16, 3 p.m. $10-32. Info, 775-0903.

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TOUCH OF VERMONT HOLIDAY GIFT MARKET: Spirits, sweets, knitwear, artisanal items and more fill tables at this annual bazaar. Montpelier City Hall, December 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, info@ touchofvt.org.

HOLIDAY WITH THE ANIMALS: A day of family-friendly festivities features special appearances by Santa Claus and some special shelter animals. See centralvermonthumane.org for the pets’ wish list. Central Vermont Humane Society, East Montpelier, December 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations. Info, 476-3811.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR: What better way to embrace the spirit of giving than by supporting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater New England Chapter while snapping up unique trinkets? Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School, South Burlington, December 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Donations.

Info, 881-8557.

‘THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS SHOW’: The Reduced Shakespeare Company takes festive families with kids ages 13 and up on an irreverent yet heartwarming trip through the holidays.

Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, December 15, 7 p.m. Cost. Info, 760-4634.

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GIFTS GALORE: A FESTIVAL OF LOCALLY MADE TREASURES: Fifteen area artists purvey their products. Richmond Free Library, December 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 434-4197.

ARTSRIOT HOLIDAY MARKET: Customers keep it local when browsing music on Tuesday, artisanal products on Wednesday and visual art on Thursday. ArtsRiot, Burlington, December 18-20, 5-9 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0406.

‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE’: James Stewart stars in Frank Capra’s 1946 Christmas classic about a man saved from despair by his guardian angel. Strand Center for the Arts, Plattsburgh, N.Y., December 21, 2 & 7 p.m. $5-7. Info, 518-563-1604, ext. 105.

GREEN MOUNTAIN MAHLER FESTIVAL: The orchestra and chorus breathe life into a festive holiday concert directed by Daniel Bruce. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, December 29, 7 p.m. $10-25. Info, 760-4634.

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