Holiday Food & Gift Festival

28th Annual

November 16 & 17, 2013 MetraPark Expo Center

Saturday 9am-6pm • Sunday 10am-4pm

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$2.00 or non-perishable item to be donated to the Billings Food Bank BILLINGS FOOD BANK

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Vendor List.................................................................... 8-9 Show Map..................................................................... 8-9 Crafter List.................................................................10-11

Holiday Tips:

Emphasize safety when decorating for the holidays.....4 Holiday shopping on a budget........................................6 Holiday menu planning for first-time hosts...................7 Clever ways to give gift cards........................................12 Holly and mistletoe are symbols of Christmas..............14 Cookies make a perfect holiday indulgence................15 The Holiday Food & Gift Festival is a production of MACK Productions, Inc. and Billings Gazette Communications.

Show Producer

MACK Productions, Inc.

Sales & Marketing Director Dave Worstell

Special Sections Coordinator Linsay Duty

Section Designer Nadine Bittner

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Completing your gift list has never been this much fun

By Brittany Cremer

bcremer@billingsgazette.com

The holidays are just around the corner, and Billings is rich with the spirit of the season. In its 28th year, the Billings Holiday Food and Gift Festival offers an abundance of cheer for attendees, many of whom look forward to this event all year long.

Held November 16 and 17 at MetraPark Expo Center, the show is a one-stop-shopping extravaganza.

The unique, the hand-crafted, the delicate and the decadent are all there, ripe for the picking. MACK Productions has partnered with Billings Gazette Communications to recreate this unique, exciting holiday tradition. Rejuvenated and revitalized, this year’s show features a special opportunity for holiday shopping, scrumptious vittles and live entertainment.

And, for all you good boys and girls, a rare treat.Santa has transplanted his workshop from the North Pole to the show for a unique crafting opportunity. For a nominal fee, try your hand at scrapbooking, knitting or the artful skill of beadwork.

Area businesses specializing in these crafts will be offering step-by-step instructions on how to create these one-of-a-kind treasures—just in time for gift giving season!

Practically perfect For those who find their

Christmas shopping lists far from complete, the Holiday Food and Gift Festival offers a fantastic supporting option.

From handcrafted fine jewelry to homemade jams, the show’s vendors take great pride in their work and their products. The items available are different from anything you could buy downtown or at the mall, and shoppers will find unique creations from all over the country including quilts, fragrances, woodwork, pet treats, knitted goods, fishing gear and much more.

Plus, the Holiday Food & Gift Festival takes place two weekends before Black Friday. Anyone who has endured the lines and mayhem of the most popular shopping day of the year understands the value of accomplishing quality shopping in a pleasant atmosphere.

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Season 9 American Idol Finalist, Aaron Kelly, will be performing live during the show, treating attendees to his soulful, country timbre and catalog of holiday selections. Kelly, who reached the top 5 during his stint with American Idol, has since been touring, appearing on national TV shows like Ellen, the Late Show with David Letterman, Larry King Live and Access Hollywood.

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ISABEL’S SCRAPBOOK STORE

1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

WILDWOOD CLOGGERS COURTESY PHOTO

Purl will be featuring instruction on crafting crochet beaded jewelry.

BEAD DEPOT

Noon-12:50 p.m.

AARON KELLY 1 p.m.-1:50 p.m.

HEIGHTS ELITE DANCE STUDIO 2 p.m.-2:50 p.m.

JESSICA LECHNER

3 p.m.-3:50 p.m.

COURTESY PHOTO

AARON KELLY

Season 9 American Idol Finalist, Aaron Kelly, will be performing live during the Holiday Food & Gift Festival.

Santa Claus will also be making an exclusive, special appearance at the show. So be sure to bring the kiddos down to greet him and take part in the shopping, spirit, entertainment and holiday fun.

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

ISABEL’S SCRAPBOOK STORE 3 p.m.-5 p.m.

The acts are diverse and include: The Big Green Worship Machine, Wildwood Cloggers, Heights Elite Dance Studio, Jessica Lechner, Billings Dance Admission to the show is Academy, Dance Factory, Martial $2 or free if you bring a nonArts Academy of Billings and perishable food item. The Festival Dannsairean Irish Dance. has teamed up with the Billings Food Bank to make sure that A MERRY SEASON each and every person can enjoy TO ALL … a full belly this holiday season.

If the shopping, clapping and merrymaking leaves you famished, sate your hunger with a tasty treat. Many delicious ethnic foods, as well as local favorites, will be on hand. Kettle corn and coffee is just the beginning.

Isabel’s Scrapbook Store will show you how to build mini Christmas albums.

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Later this year, Kelly will be performing around the country, opening for Casey James, Montgomery Gentry and Joe Nichols to name a few.

In addition to nationallyrecognized talent, show-goers can expect a delightful sampling of local performances.

COURTESY PHOTO

4 p.m.-4:50 p.m.

Isabel’s Scrapbook Store will show you how to build mini Christmas albums. The fee is $35 and includes all needed supplies. (max 20 people)

BILLINGS DANCE ACADEMY

SUNDAY, NOV. 17

The Bead Depot will show you how to craft a Chan Luustyle bracelet. The fee is $20 and includes all supplies. This seminar is geared toward ages 12 and up.

11 a.m.-1:50 p.m.

Purl will be featuring instruction on crafting crochet beaded jewelry. For $25 (including all supplies) learn how to create one of these cozy, trendy pieces. This workshop is intended for ages 10 and up—maximum class size of 15 people.

Noon-12:50 p.m.

Please arrive early to register for classes or call 406-294-9116 or email info@mackproductionsinc.com to preregister. Classes are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

1 p.m.-1:50 p.m.

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MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY OF BILLINGS HEIGHTS ELITE DANCE STUDIO 2 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.

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Emphasize safety when decorating for the holidays Metro Services

Decking the halls for the holidays is a beloved tradition for many families. A home’s exterior festooned with lights help create a festive holiday mood, while stockings hung by the chimney and a Christmas tree in the living room bring that holiday cheer inside.

Though the holiday season is a festive time of year, it can quickly turn tragic if revelers do not emphasize safety when decorating their homes.

When decorating this holiday season, be sure to employ the following precautions so your holiday season is festive, decorative and safe.

• Exercise extreme caution with holiday lights. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International, 150 home fires per year begin with holiday lights and other decorative lighting. Such fires may start because of frayed or bare

wires, broken or cracked sockets or even loose connections.

It’s important that men and women be especially careful when decorating their homes with holiday lights, inspecting each set of lights for damage and discarding any damaged sets. When choosing lights, use only lights that have been certified for outdoor use on your home’s exterior, and never use outdoor lights inside.

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Christmas trees should never be placed in close proximity to heat sources such as fireplaces, vents and radiators.

• Purchase the right Christmas tree. The Consumer Product Safety Commission notes that Christmas trees are involved in hundreds of fires causing an average of 15 deaths each year. In addition, such fires cause an average of $13 million in property damage annually. Though it can be tempting to purchase the most eyecatching Christmas tree you find, avoid acting rashly until you have learned a little about the tree. Artificial trees should be labeled as “Fire Resistant.” Such trees can still catch fire, but they are more resistant to fire than trees without such labels.

When buying a live tree, make sure the tree is fresh. The tree should be green, and its needles should be difficult to pull off of branches, which should not be easily breakable. Tap the tree on the ground before purchasing it. If the tree loses a lot of needles upon tapping the ground, it isn’t fresh. Trees that aren’t fresh are more susceptible to going up in flames.

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• Limit use of candles. Like Christmas trees, candles are a popular yet potentially hazardous decorative item during the holiday season.

When decorating with candles, be sure that all candles are extinguished before leaving a room and never leave them burning when you go to bed.

Candles should be kept away from any decorative items, including Christmas trees, that can catch fire. Never place candles near curtains, furniture or presents. Holiday enthusiasts with little children or pets at home might want to decorate with fake LEDlight candles instead of traditional candles. Curious kids or excitable pets may not recognize the potential dangers of lit candles and, as a result, might burn themselves or tips candles over.

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•K eep the tree away from heat sources. Though it might seem more idyllic to place your Christmas tree next to the fireplace, it’s a lot more dangerous as well. When choosing a spot for your tree, find a place that is away from heat sources like fireplaces, radiators and vents. But homeowners also should know that even trees placed away from heat sources can still dry out, creating a fire hazard even if the tree was fresh and healthy when purchased.

That’s because Christmas trees can quickly dry out in heated rooms. Monitor the tree’s water levels every day, checking those levels in both the morning and at night before going to bed. This prevents the tree from drying out and becoming a fire hazard and also helps the tree maintain its aesthetic appeal through the holiday season.

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The holiday season is upon us, and that means scores of celebrants will be decking their halls. Though festive decorations are a part of the season, safety should always come first.

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Holiday shopping on a budget METRO SERVICES

The economic downturn that began in late 2008 forced many holiday shoppers to curb their spending on gifts for friends and family. But even though the economy has since recovered, savvy holiday shoppers are still taking a conservative approach to their shopping, and saving lots of money along the way.

Shoppers often struggle with how much to spend on gifts for their loved ones come the holiday season. The quest for the perfect gift leads many to overspend, but there are ways holiday shoppers can give great gifts without breaking the bank.

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Savvy holiday shoppers can employ several strategies to keep themselves out of debt this holiday season.

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to such temptation typically finds holiday shoppers using their credit cards to make purchases they otherwise cannot afford, and that only lands shoppers in post-holiday debt that can be difficult to pay off. Leaving credit cards at home when shopping for the holidays significantly reduces the likelihood that shoppers will overspend, and it guarantees they won’t be mired in debt come January.

costly impulse purchases as you wander around the mall for hours on end.

• Avoid last-minute shopping.

Last-minute shopping may unearth some great deals, but it’s far more likely to back shoppers into corners as they race against time to complete their holiday shopping. When shopping is put off until the last minute, shoppers don’t have time to comparison shop and find better deals, and that can quickly turn a holiday budget upside down. Begin your holiday shopping as early as possible, and take advantage of holiday sales.

• Whittle down your shopping list. Many holiday shoppers find themselves in financial hot water come the end of the holiday season thanks in • Leave credit cards at large part to seemingly endless • Spread out your shopping. home. Stretching a budget holiday shopping lists. Lists Holiday shoppers with especially when holiday shopping can may include coworkers, distant be tempting, especially when cousins, neighbors, and a host of long shopping lists can spread out their shopping over several shoppers come across “can’t other acquaintances. Whittling months to reduce the likelihood miss” gifts they know their loved down holiday shopping lists can that they will accumulate credit ones will treasure. Succumbing save shoppers money. Contact card debt or run out of cash loose acquaintances and distant during the holiday season. Begin relatives to suggest you stop shopping in late summer or early exchanging gifts come the fall, periodically buying gifts holidays, saving both parties for loved ones when you have time and money. the cash to do so. This has the added benefit of freeing up time • Make a list of gifts. Blindly during the often hectic holiday shopping for holiday gifts season, and it greatly reduces can prove disastrous to your the risk of compiling postfinances. Before heading out on holiday debt. a holiday shopping trip, make a list of gifts you intend to buy for each person on your list.

This can help you focus your search and reduce the likelihood that you will make potentially

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Holiday menu planning for first-time hosts Metro Services

Novice holiday hosts often have a lot on their plates. Whether hosting family or friends or a combination of both, first-time hosts typically want to impress their guests while ensuring they get enough to eat and have an enjoyable evening. Since dinner is such a big part of holiday gatherings, hosts often place extra emphasis on what to serve, and that can be tricky when this is the first time they are hosting.

When planning the menu for your holiday soiree, consider the following tips.

formal gathering should include an appetizer, a main course and a dessert, including both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffees.

A less formal gathering gives hosts more leeway.

For example, whereas a formal gathering may include soup as an appetizer, hosting a less formal gathering allows hosts to put out some snacks or bread for guests to whet their appetites before everyone sits down for the meal. The more formal the gathering, the more formal the menu. Hosts of less formal gatherings may even want to host a holiday pot luck buffet, inviting guests to bring a favorite dish or side dish while the hosts take care of the main course.

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First-time holiday hosts can take a number of steps to ensure their menus appeal to all of their guests.

• Get a head count. Though other factors will influence what to serve, the size of your guest list may ultimately dictate what to serve. For example, a small gathering of four to five people will likely rule out turkey, as even a small turkey will prove too much effort and produce too much extra food. On the same note, a small dish like lasagna might not be doable for a larger crowd, as it will force you to prepare multiple entrees, which means more time in the kitchen juggling the various cooking duties and less time with your guests. Once you have confirmed just how many guests you will be hosting, you can then choose a main course that suits the size of your guest list.

• Ask guests if they have any dietary restrictions. Upon being • Decide which type of party invited to a holiday dinner, some you want to host. The type invitees may let hosts know if they of party you want to host also will influence what you serve. A continued on page 12

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Original watercolor paintings, notecards and drawings Kimberly’s Bow-tique

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Hairbows and homemade items & gifts

Fashions By Little O

Candy, two kinds of Almond Roca, Fresh Swags, Horse Shoe Décor, Quilts and Embroidery gifts

Handmade fashion scarves with jewelry and variety of pendants

Kountry Candy

Dog bandanas handcrafted, embroidered items - dog related

Kyle Ploehn Art

Fischer Design

L&N Creations

Graceful Woodturnings

Lariat Crafts

Harolds Hot Mustard

Lia Sophia/Kaiser

Harpfarm

Livin in the Wild Wild West

Hawaiian Moon

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Hand fabricated sterling silver, copper & gold jewelry Lathed turned art, natural edge salad bowls, art pieces Gourmet mustards & cranberry ketchup Fine functional pottery Organic aloe skin cream

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Crafters Loretta’s Sewing Room

Doll clothes, java wraps, vests, jackets and more Lotus and Willow

Handmade jewelry and melted acrylic art

Pen Designs

Authentic handmade writing pens and holders made from real bullets, shells, and deer antlers Perpetual Plates & Petals

M&M Girls Candy

Repurposed vintage classic glassware yardart, canddles & tiered display stands

Magic City Metal Art

Pete Weigel

Magruders

Plexus Worldwide

Homemade almond butter crunch and pecan roca Unique, beautiful wall art specializing in custom designs Handmade 100% cotton dog collars and leashes Mary Kay

Display only booth. No sales. Guests may register to win a gift certificate and book their facials Mercy Market

International product brining dignity to women globally by selling jewelry, scarves, purses, kitchen items: potholders, aprons, hotpads, also dolls & specialty items

Intaugia Wooden wall hangings. No paint or stain Health and wellness company specializing in all natural breast health, pain management and healthy weightloss

Montana Inspirations “Stained Glass Art from the Heart”

Stained glass picture frames, suncatchers, candle holders, lamps, business card holders, window panels, mobiles, night lights and more. We do special orders.

Montana Redneck Sauce

Premier Design Jewelry/Jambury Nails

Looking for beautiful buttons or trendy trims? How about notions that ll get your project noticed? PURL is the place you ll find them-and a whole lot more.

R Clausen Enterprises

Hi-Dow Massagers: Improve circulation with a deep tissue massage.

Rabbit’s Garlic

Five flavors of pickled garlic Re Creations

Wool mittens made from recycled wool/felted sweaters

BBQ sauces made in MT, meat sauces & rubs, smokin hot jams and jellies

Red Hat Distribution

Montana Rescue Mission

Red Rooster Cafe

To provide emergency, temporary care and rehabilitative service from a distinctly Christian perspective, for those seeking help and solutions.

Montana Shirt Company

Look good in a Montana Tee from Montana Shirt Company.

High quality, fashionable shirts you will love to wear.

Montana Threads

Convertible backpack, purses, scarves, shawls, hats, jackets, skirts, ladies tops Mountain Brook Studio

Handthrown pottery with wheat and leaf embellishments My Pillow Inc

Bed pillows, misc travel accessories & pillows, pillow cases, mattress toppers, pet beds Norwex Enviro Products

Eco-friendly products for cleaning and personal care Paparazzi

Affordable, beautiful rings, earrings, bracelets and necklace & earring sets and more; all lead and nickel free Parker’s Hangover Tonic

Lil’ Hooker Compact Poles

Homemade jams and jellies, gift baskets and holiday pies Rhinestones and Rawhide

Clothing, purses, wallets and jewelry

RMEA - Rocky Mountain Entertainment Agency

A “Made in Montana” DVD gift with artwork and music Rocky Mountain Concessions

The home of the Indian Taco and homemade footlong corndog Rodan & Fields

Skin - it’s a beautiful thing; wear it well. Check out our booth!

Ronaes

Candles, lotions, towels, potpourri ect.

Scentsy by Keri Traver

Wickless candles, body products, car candles, room sprays Silpada Designs

Unique handcrafted .925 sterling silver jewelry.

Silver Sage Creations

Handmade glass beads and jewelry by Julie Karnos Parker’s Hangover Tonic is a bloody mary and caesar drink mix. The great thing about it is that you can not only make a Simply Vanilla Fine handcrafted gifts, jewelry, baby blankets and more great drink bu you can cook with it also!

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Home decor, fragrance, candles, flameless illumination, gourmet foods & gifts

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Sticks Stones and Clay

Handmade polymer clay pendants and sticks stones wall hanging Sweetie Pie’s

Local company who hand makes truffles, sea salt caramels, toffee praline, chocolate covered oreos and pretzels Sweetwraps Western Gifts

Tastefully Simple

Hats, mittens, muffs, etc. made with faux fur, satin, bling and embroidery

Miller Farms

Airbrush tattoos and music videos

Holiday MVP specials and giveaways

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Purl Yarn Boutique

Moku Party Entertainment

Sports Clips at Rimrock Mini Mall

Lace/Bling clothing for ladies, handbags, wallets, belts and jewelry

Premier Designs - High Fashion Affordable Jewelry and Jamberry Nails - Signature Style at Your Fingertips

Natural Pork raised the Old Fashioned way with Old Fashioned flavor

Customized personal lockets for all occasions

Handcrafted wire and bead jewelry

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Sindy’s Bead Haven

Make one of a kind pieces of jewelry using natural stones and gem stones. Necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings.

American-made food mixes, gifts, business opportunities The Art of Good Food/Henderson

Made in Montana gifts-yummy organic & gluten-free items The Gift Corner/Loose Ends

Unique accessories, home & cabin décor, Kelly Rae Roberts merchandise The Healthy Naturals

Montana made natural body care products The Knit Wit

Large assortment of hand knit items The Pampered Chef

Quality kitchen tools, cookware, stoneware, cooking shows Think Tank Products

Our new Euro Whipp makes your latte in 10 seconds Totally Bodacious

Salsas, chili jams and dips, clip hangers and splat balls Travel & Trips Agency

Professional, personalized travel arrangements Two Winds Trading Company

Copper metal works made with wheat on barb wire Unique Gifts

Ear Cuffs, Ear Pins, Ear Spirals. Lots of jewelry and bling!

Business card holders, purse hangers, semi precious stones, reading glasses United Specialty Products

Lifetime Cookware will do fun, interactive cooking shows demonstrating benefits of waterless and greaseless cooking. Bite size tastings will be offered to seated guests.

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Chocolate and Chees Fondues Watkins Natural Products

Four categories of natural products made in the USA Whimsical Wraps

Handmade adjustable fabric bottle wraps Wood ‘N’ Such

Lazy suzanne, trivets, puzzles, scroll saw art Word of Life Fellowship

Profits go to assist victims of human trafficking Yellowstone County Republican Women

Jewelry, Christmas ideas, raffle and drawings Zannie’s yarn,paper,scissors

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have any food allergies or medical conditions that restrict which foods they can eat. Solicit such information from all of your guests, and do your best to cater to each of your guests’ needs.

Some guests might be on a gluten-free diet while others may need to limit their sodium intake.

You might not be able to meet everyone’s demands. Let guests know if they should bring an appropriate snack if you cannot provide one for them.

• Include traditional holiday fare. People have grown to expect certain things from holiday meals, be it sweet potatoes on Thanksgiving, brisket for Chanukah or holiday cookies or even eggnog at Christmas parties. When planning the menu, be sure to include at least one of these traditional items, even asking guests for suggestions. Such fare will give the party a genuine holiday feel, and guests will appreciate seeing some items on your dinner table they have enjoyed at their own holiday celebrations over the years.

• Don’t overdo it. First-time hosts want to ensure everyone gets enough to eat, so it’s easy to overdo things and prepare too much food. This can be expensive, and guests may feel obligated to overeat so hosts don’t have to discard any of the food they worked so hard

Gift cards are a staple of the holiday season. Often a go-to gift when other options just do not seem to suffice, gift cards remove the worry about whether or not the item will fit or if it’s the right color or model. Gift cards can make ideal gifts because they are chosen with the recipients’ likes and tastes in mind while allowing recipients to shop without spending their own money.

Today’s gift cards are better than those of yesteryear, which typically came with expiration dates and onerous fees. E-gift cards, which can be purchased and redeemed online, are among the most convenient of all gift cards.

to prepare. Though it might once have been a holiday tradition to overeat, many men and women now prefer moderation, and hosts should keep that in mind when preparing their holiday meals.

Hosting a holiday dinner for the first time can be nervewracking. But there are a variety of steps first-timers can take when preparing their menus to come off looking like old pros.

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Although gift cards have many positive attributes, it’s difficult to overlook that gift cards are viewed as a safe gift lacking in originality. But the National Retail Federation notes that in 2011, 57.7 percent of survey respondents said they would prefer to get a gift card that year. This ranks gift cards higher than electronics, clothing and accessories as desired gifts.

Recipients of holiday cheer seemingly would like to pick out their own presents, which can ease the burden on gift-givers searching high and low for the perfect gifts.

Still, giving a gift card can remove some of the excitement of unwrapping a mystery gift. By employing a few creative tips, gift cards can be fun and unique.

Scavenger hunt Have the gift recipient work a little in a clever way for the gift. Plant clues around the house that will gradually lead to the hiding spot where the gift card is stashed.

Clues can include witty poetic verses or tie into recipients’ personal interests.

Nesting boxes Another way to present a gift card is to hide it inside of a box that looks like any other gift. However, once the person unwraps the gift, he or she will discover another wrapped box inside. This prank can be repeated over and over as many times as desired until the gift card is unearthed.

Gift basket A gift card can be ensconced with other trinkets and tied into a theme.

For example, a gift card for a spa massage may be complemented by lotions, massage oil and a terry-cloth robe. These items can all be packaged together in a decorative basket to make the entire gift eye-catching and appealing.

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Place the gift card inside of an item that epitomizes the gift. A card for a bookstore can be nestled inside of the pages of a classic book. A gift card to a hair salon can be attached to the end of a hairbrush. For those gifting to a favorite coffee shop, place the gift card inside of an empty coffee mug.

For a creative spin, work with a retailer that offers home delivery service. Ask to have the gift card attached inside of a pizza box or nestled in a bouquet of flowers.

When the recipient receives the delivery, he or she will be surprised by the added gift.

SHOPPING SAVVY Offering a gift card as a present is entitling the recipient to a day of shopping. Wrap the card with a reusable shopping tote so that he or she can carry purchases inside. You can monogram the bag with initials or even decorate it. Otherwise, purchase a new wallet and place the gift card inside. Wrap the wallet and encourage the recipient to go on a spree.

Gift cards make convenient gifts, but they may not carry with them the panache of other holiday gifts.

Dressing up gift cards in creative ways can make them even more appreciated.

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Holly and mistletoe are symbols of Christmas

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range of host trees. Heavy infestation can dwarf the growth and kill these trees. In cultures across pre-Christian Europe, mistletoe was seen as a representation of divine male essence (and thus romance, fertility and vitality). The plant also was thought METRO SERVICES to be a symbol of peace, and anyone Whether faux or fresh, a bouquet of mistletoe symbolizes peace and tranquility for standing below it should receive Christmas. tokens of affection. When enemies “Oh, by gosh, by golly it’s time for was brought into homes to keep evil mistletoe and holly. Tasty pheasants, spirits away. The ancient Romans also met beneath mistletoe, they had to Christmas presents, country sides believed that holly prickles drove away lay down their weapons and observe covered in snow.” evil spirits, and it held a place of honor a truce until the next day. This is how the tradition of kissing under at December festivals dedicated to the mistletoe likely began, As exemplified by this holiday hit the god Saturn. To avoid persecution and why a ball of mistletoe

by Henry Sanicola, Frank Sinatra and during the Roman pagan Saturnalia is now hung in homes during Dok Stanford, holly and mistletoe are festival, early Christians would an integral part of holiday imagery participate in the tradition of hanging Christmas, a season of peace and affection. and tradition. Holly is used to adorn a evil-repelling holly on their homes to home in green and red finery alongside appear like the masses. Eventually as Homeowners evergreen boughs and wreaths. In the number of Christians grew, the who hang addition, it has become customary tradition became less of a pagan one mistletoe to hang a bouquet of mistletoe under and more associated with Christians and holly which people are encouraged to share and Christmas. Some people have around their a holiday kiss. While these elements inferred that holly and its prickly edges homes during of celebrations are now incorporated is symbolic of the crown of thorns into many of the secular and religious Jesus wore at his crucifixion, with the the holiday season should components of Christmas, they have red berries representing blood. be mindful of very different origins. pets and youngsters MISTLETOE around the plants.

HOLLY Mistletoe was once held sacred by Mistletoe and holly are considered to Holly has been used since the days the Norse, Celtic Druids and North be moderately to severely of the early Pagans as a decoration American Indians. It is actually a toxic, and ingesting the leaves for midwinter festivities, when it parasitic plant that grows on a wide

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The holiday season is known for many things, not the least of which is all those special treats that find their way onto holiday tables each year.

Though moderation should reign when indulging in delicious holiday treats, what would the season be without a few extra cookies and confections?

Baking is popular come the holiday season, and the following recipe for “Triple-Chocolate Cookies” from Michael Recchiuti and Fran Gage’s “Chocolate Obsession” (Stewart, Tabori & Chang) is sure to add some joy to an already festive time of year.

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Recipe for .............................................. Triple-Chocolate Cookies Makes about 48 cookies

7 oz. unbleached all-purpose flour 1 ½ oz. unsweetened natural cocoa powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 6 oz. unsalted butter with 82 percent butterfat, at room temperature 3 ½ oz. granulated cane sugar 4 ½ oz. dark brown cane sugar 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/2 Tahitian vanilla bean, split horizontally 1/2 tsp. fleur de sel in fine grains 3 oz. 41 percent milk chocolate, roughly chopped 3 oz. 65 percent chocolate, roughly chopped To make the dough: Sift the flour, cocoa and baking soda together in a bowl. Set aside.

Put the butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until creamy. Add both sugars and the vanilla extract. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into the bowl.

Sprinkle the salt over the top. Beat on medium speed just until combined.

Reduce the speed to low. Add the dry ingredients in three additions, pulsing the mixer to incorporate each addition before adding the next one.

Pulse just until a crumbly dough forms. Add both chopped chocolates and mix on low speed just until incorporated.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead a few times to incorporate any crumbs.

Divide the dough in half. Roll each half into a log about 1 ¼ inches in diameter and 12 inches long. As you roll, gently push the ends toward the center occasionally to prevent air pockets from forming and to keep the logs at an even thickness.

Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least three hours or up to three days.

To bake the cookies: Preheat the oven to 325 F. Line the bottoms of two 12-by-18 inch sheet pans with parchment paper.

Remove the logs from the refrigerator and unwrap them. Using a ruler to guide you and a sharp knife, cut each log into rounds 1/2-inch thick. If the dough crumbles as you cut it, reshape each slice. Place the rounds on the prepared pans, spacing them 1 ½ inches apart.

Bake on the middle shelves of the oven, rotating the pans 180 degrees halfway through the baking time, until set but soft enough to hold a slight indentation when pressed with a fingertip, about 14 minutes. Let cool completely on the pans on wire racks.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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