December CONTENTS 2018 • VOLUME 15 • NO. 12
Luke 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
features 46 Mississippi’s Oldest Retailers A Century of Shopping
58 Natchitoches Christmas Festival Louisiana’s Winter Wonderland
52 Salvation Army Ringing in Miracles
departments 14 Living Well Holiday Health
42 On the Road Again Dahlonega, Georgia
18 Notables Michael May
44 Greater Goods 64 Homegrown Red Bird Peppermint Puffs
22 Exploring Art Etta B Pottery
68 Southern Gentleman Trans Am Passion
26 Exploring Books Elvis & The ’68 Comeback
72 Southern Harmony John Schneider
30 Into the Wild Diamonds Old West Cabins
76 In Good Spirits Christmas at Blue Dog
34 Table Talk Backerman’s Country Market 38 Exploring Destinations Dickens of a Christmas
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78 Exploring Events 80 Reflections A Hallmark Christmas
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