TO OUR READERS

The seasonal page has turned from fall to winter. Holiday music hums in the background of many stores, reminding us that the season is here, and it always comes a bit fast. This year, as I went to various stores for things, I noticed Christmas decorations filling displays well before Halloween. The Hallmark Channel started rolling out its Christmas movies a tad too early in my opinion, too. I refuse to watch them, until after Thanksgiving — though the temptation was there, as I do enjoy a good Hallmark Christmas movie. This made me think about how the world is moving faster and faster to get to a special date, and that we all need to slow down and take the days as they are and enjoy them.

Kathy Evered

Lisa Bourman

Missy Carlson

Molly Milroy

Prudence Truman

Samantha Roffers

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Every home has different traditions for celebrating the holiday season. For the December issue, we asked our readers to submit memories and photos of past Christmases. We truly enjoyed reading what was sent, and we hope that you do, too. This is a great reminder of why we gather and what is truly important to us.

Which leads to another story we got to tell, about a woman from Superior, Wisconsin who shared why it's important to her to volunteer. Kathy Evered gives the gift of her time … and not just during the holiday season.

After we met with Kathy, we had a chance to visit with Chelsa Nelson-Preble, owner of Out of the Clouds. I think most of us might have more photos on our phones and in boxes than we care to admit. It’s not an easy task to take on organizing and preserving photos. Nelson-Preble offers a solution to help people preserve those precious memories and get them organized so they can enjoy them more.

Another stop along the way was seeking some hidden gems for the holiday shopping season. You can explore the local shops we featured and find that extra special gift. We have many more stories lined up for you with this issue!

Thank you to all of our advertisers and readers who continue to support our magazine. If you have a story you want to recommend, or wish to learn how you can promote your business in our magazine, please email magazines@duluthnews.com.

Have a wonderful and happy holiday season. See you all in January!

ON THE COVER:

Kit Davis, 84, of Saginaw has loved horses since she was a toddler, and to this day, she credits the horses — and the daily chores to care for them — for keeping her in shape at her age.

Photo courtesy of Prudence Truman

Megan Keller

Group Advertising Director, Duluth Media Group Publisher, Cloquet Pine Journal