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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

From the editor

I’m not a Grinch, just a mom facing the holidays I’m certainly not trying to sound like a Grinch this holiday season, but the fact that it is fast approaching is tying my stomach in knots.

When I think back to Christmastime when I was little, I realize I don’t have a lot of memories about the season from before the age of 10 or so. Oh, sure, there are the vague recollections of being in my pajamas as I race to the tree and, of course, memories of playing with the toys that could be found beneath its branches.

But the memories of sharing a family meal and helping to put tinsel and other decorations on our family tree are most sharp after I turned 10.

Knowing that, I feel a certain pressure to make sure that this holiday, now that my children are 10 and 11, be all that they are dreaming of. At this age, I know they, too, will have poignant memories of this year’s festivities.

Every year, I have been the one climbing up and down the ladder to hang the icicle lights on our porch roof. I have waited

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Wing Momsense

in line at Black Friday sales at 5 a.m. (and even earlier) in snow and rain. I have planned and wrapped and addressed cards and baked cookies.

When do I get a break? Certainly not now, with my children’s faces lighting up at the mention of the peanut butter blossom cookies that will fill their tummies or the fact that they want our lights outside to be even more spectacular than last year.

Now that they can express concisely what it is that tops their wish list of Christmas presents, I find myself longing for the simplicity of buying what I thought they might like when they were mere toddlers and couldn’t tell me themselves.

The thought of fighting crowds for that special bargain has begun to lose its allure. Is the thrill of the hunt gone for this avid shopper? Or is it that the feeling of panic at not having yet made up my to-do list is causing me to lose focus? Grinch, am I? Bah humbug! I’m not a Grinch, or a Scrooge, for that matter.

I’m just a working mother, facing another season of planning the holidays, which are over in the blink of an eye, but live on in memories forever. As a mother, my greatest gifts are my children, happy and healthy, and spending these important days with my husband as we enjoy the holidays and look forward to the new year.

In writing this I realize that the dread I feel can be easily fought by thinking of what is most important this holiday season – family, faith and the warmth that is brought by bringing together the people who are most dear to me under one roof.

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Don’t forget to buy local!

Buy local this holiday season! Each dollar spent within the county you live in contributes toward sales tax revenue, which helps reduce your

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Cazenovia Community Calendar

Nov. 23

Circa’s Indoor Farmers Market.

Many local vendors who supply Circa with items that include meats and cheeses.

Dec. 6, 7, 8

Christmas by Candlelight and Christmas at Lorenzo. Visit the mansion Friday night for a candlelight tour, and on Saturday and Sunday to see the mansion – and Sunday the Rippleton Schoolhouse – full of holiday finery. Admission is $5 ($2 children 2 and under).

Dec. 6

36th Annual Cazenovia Christmas Walk. Tree lighting ceremony, caroling, Santa Claus visit, shops will stay open late.

Dec. 7

Cazenovia Garden Club holiday plant sale. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cazenovia Public Library community room. Holiday wreaths, roping, plants and more available to peruse and purchase. To pre-order go to cazenoviagardenclub.org.

Dec. 19

12th Annual Men’s Night Out. Spend the evening downtown visiting merchants and restaurants. End the evening at the Lincklaen House for a flat screen TV giveaway.

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Eighth Annual Ladies’ Night Out. Downtown shops will be open until 8:30 p.m., and will offer refreshments and giveaways. End the evening at the Brae Loch for appetizers, cash bar and prizes.

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Stylish gifts...

Classis chic meets sassy sleek in women’s clothing and accessories at Isabella in Cazenovia. Find items by top designers like this hat and scarf, pictured left, by Pandemonium.

61 Albany St., Cazenovia. 315-655-4459.

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Travel five minutes into the Cazenovia countryside to visit Old and Everlasting and find a delightful blend of home goods, thoughtful gifts and women’s clothing and accessories, like the Spartina 449 purses, at right.

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ARTicles, located at 58 Albany St., is full of an eclectic array of offerings from clothing and shoes, to furniture and dishes, to artwork and frames — and even taxidermied animals. “We have our own style; that’s what this shop is all about,” said owner Dianna Slodowitz. “We hope people will see the uniqueness of this, which is kind of funky.”

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Cazenovia Indoor Farmers Market

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Foodies delight! Cazenovia has it all: Buy locally made hard ciders from Crtiz Farms, unique and handmade cutting boards at Cazenovia Cut Block and finish your shopping day at Circa, an American-style bistro that offers local, artisal chesses, wines, beers and organic, farm-to-table meals.

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Lavender Blue brings the excitement of gifts from all around the world — tablecloths and olive wood from Provence, ceramics from Spain, clutch purses from Nepal and Turkey, soap and hand towels from France — all shown here in this colorful display. Make the holidays brighter with a visit to Lavender Blue, 74 Albany St., 655-1095. Lavenderblue.bz.

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For your little superhero...

Lillie Bean offers You Quack Me Up and Superhero children’s clothing and accessories. You can also find womens clothing, toys and other fun gift ideas for all ages. Located at 57 Albany St. 6550677.

J.D. Hunter Home offers a variety of home furnishings and accessories from lamps to chaise lounges, pictured right. Whether you need a complete redesign or a holiday gift for someone who loves their home, J.D. Hunter is your store. 55 Albany St. 815-4123.

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Grab that funky found object at Amanda Bury Antiques, located at 97 Albany St. 655-3326.

Flowers by Foxgloves carries handmade soaps scented with essential oils, all creatively packaged. Also find there handmade wine bags and totes, as pictured below. 53 Albany St., Cazenovia. 315-655-8753.

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Antique lover in the family?

Don’t know what to buy for holidays presents? Tizzy’s Antiques offers an eclectic mix of antiques, home furnishings and gifts, ornaments and bath and body products.

Stop in to see the latest Patience Brewster Christmas ornaments. Located in the Historic Cazenovia Business District at 1 Lincklaen St.

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Find April Cornell products, like those pictured here, as well as a vast array of other gift items only at Blushing Rose Boutique, 9 Lincklaen St. 655-2144.

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Christmas at Lorenzo offers a historic yuletide celebration holiday refreshments and live music as visitors tour the 200-year-old mansion.

The weekend’s highlight is the once-a-year candlelight tour offered from 7 to 9 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 6. On Saturday and Sunday the mansion is

open from 1 to 4 p.m. On Sunday, visitors can see the historic Rippleton one-room schoolhouse decorated for the holidays. Sleigh rides (weather permitting) are available throughout the weekend, and ornamental crafts and holiday

treats will also be featured at the Rippleton Schoolhouse on Sunday.

Admission fees: $5 per person; $2 children 12 and under. For more information, visit lorenzoNY.org or call 655-3200, ext. 100.

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T h e Palace Theater in Hamilton will present the hilarious musical “Twas the Night Before Christmas” at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21. Admission is $5. Inspired by the timeless poem, “A Visit from St. Nicholas” and the real life of its author, Clement Moore, the musical introduces Santa in a particularly beneficent light and has been charming audiences for many years. Book, music and lyrics by Bruce Craig Miller. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit palacetheater.org, email patti@palacetheater.org or call 824-1420.

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Skaneateles Make it a Dickens Christmas this year kaneateles’ Dickens Christmas runs from noon to 4 p.m. on Nov. 29 and 30, and Dec. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, and 22. And don’t forget Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, when festivities will be held from noon to3 p.m.

At this annual tradition, Charles Dickens and his cast of over 50 characters will interact with residents and visitors in the streets, stores and restaurants. Don’t miss lively acts at the library (and Mother Goose too!), live music, unique shopping, wonderful food and carriage rides around the village. Each day will feature:

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aroling at 2 p.m. at the Gazebo, featuring The Revels Live! Bad weather location is 13 E. Genesee St. porch.

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meet and greet with Father Christmas for the children from noon to 2 p.m., and 3 to 4 p.m. at the Masonic Temple Porch, 13 E. Genesee St.

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ree roasted chestnuts in front of Johnny Angels Restaurant on Jordan Street, brought to you by Tops Markets, Johnny Angels and Mid-Lakes Navigation.

For more information visit skaneateles.com/visit/ events-a-attractions/dickenschristmas or find them on Facebook at facebook.com/ pages/Dickens-Christmas-inSkaneateles/196751397960.

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Skaneateles Unique gifts with personality

First National Gifts First National Gifts is a one-of-a-kind gift store located at 2 East Genesee St., Skaneateles. With a wide selection of well-known brands and products, such as Brighton jewelry and leather goods, Caswell-Massey, Ahava and Camille Beckman lotions and fragrances, Portmeirion, Polish Pottery and Spartina 449 bags and accessories, they also carry Skaneateles, Irish and Judaic themed gifts, as well as golf and wine-related items.

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other Goose reads to children from at the Skaneateles Library. (Except Dec. 1 and 24 TBD.)

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ive holiday music on the street by the Temperance Band on Saturdays and Bagpiper Jack Heins on Sundays

Special events at Dickens Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Trunk Show

This event will be acted out with your help at 12:30, 1:30 and 3:30 on Saturdays and Sundays on the porch of the Masonic Temple at 13 E. Genesee St. Sponsored

by The Summit Auto Group.

Shop, Sip and Stroll in the Village of Skaneateles

From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 10, an open house will be held featuring refreshments and free gift wrapping at participating merchants. A free drink ticket with any purchase will be distributed between 5 and 8 p.m.

Free drink available at Buy a raffle ticket to win great prizes.

Photos courtesy Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce

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Skaneateles Support local artisans

Gallery 54

LEFT: An ornament by Kathy Schneider. RIGHT: Ceramic vase by Terry Askey-Cole.

O Winter watercolor by Kathy Schneider.

“Winter View” by Tom Dwyer.

pened in July of 2009, Gallery 54 is an artist owned and operated gallery located at 54 East Genesee St. in the village of Skaneateles. The gallery’s 14-member/owner artists are all local to the Finger Lakes/Central New York area and offer a wide variety of high-quality and unique fine art and fine craft, including paintings, mosaics, pottery, art quilts, jewelry, photography, stained glass, handbags, scarves and more.

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Skaneateles Gifts for the kitchen

Rhubarb

Rhubarb Kitchen and Garden is a kitchen retail shop located at 59 East Genesee St. in the heart of the village of Skaneateles. Rhubarb sells everything from small kitchen appliances and utensils to specialty food items. Open seven days a week, they’re happy to do special orders, ship or gift wrap.

One unique line offered at Rhubarb is Charles Viacin’s Lily Pad Lids, which come in various sizes and are a beautiful and practical alternative to plastic wrap. This silicone lid can be reused and seals tight on all smooth rims, so any bowl can be used for food storage. The Lily Pad Lid creates an airtight, watertight seal for reheating and storing. It can also be used while serving food, to keep your dishes hot or cold longer. Each lid is oven, microwave, dishwasher and heat safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

Early Cupboards & Tables, Windsors, Upholstered Settees & Chairs, Lighting, Textiles and Other Primitive Handmades for the early home.

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HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING

Boost good cheer with holiday ‘spirits’ he holiday season is a festive time of year when opportunities to entertain abound. The search may be on for the ideal food and beverage recipes to tie into the holiday season. Although just about any drink can be given a holiday spin with the right name (think Merry Martinis), you may want to come up with a theme drink that fits with your particular party. Explore these ideas for delicious and festive alcoholic and nonalcoholic options.

White Christmas Hot Chocolate

3 cups light cream or half-and-half 3/4 cup vanilla candy melts, chopped 1 teaspoon vanilla Pinch of ground cinnamon 1 ounce Irish cream liqueur Combine one cup of the cream with the candy in a saucepan. Melt over low heat. Add remaining cream, vanilla and cinnamon until everything is heated. Add the liqueur and stir.

Garnish with cinnamon.

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Sweet Santa Shots

1 ounce vodka 1 ounce peppermint schnapps 1/2 ounce heavy cream Dash of grenadine for color Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

Pour into glasses filled with crushed ice.

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1 ounce Midori liqueur 1/2 ounce grenadine syrup Carefully layer the grenadine syrup and the Midori liqueur in a shot glass to have red and green layers.

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The gift of relaxation is priceless in this day and age.

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The old standard of giving wine as a hostess gift is still a great way to show your appreciation.

Pair it with some cheese, crackers and jams and your hostess can either put out the gift at the party or save it to savor later.

This is more of an openended idea - achieved with a personal touch. A frame with a photo of the two of you or a favorite memory, an ornament personalized with the family’s name or date of the event or even monogrammed kitchen towels can make any hostess feel appreciated.

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Hot toys for the holidays

Make their playtime even more fun this year CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Twister; Big Hugs Elmo; LeapPad Ultra; Hexbug Nano V2 Black Hole; Go! Go! Smart Wheels Construction Playset by VTech; and Doc McStuffins Deluxe Get Better Check-Up Center.

See descriptions, next page.

Twister This classic game is sold with two more moves.

Twister challenges you to put your hands and feet at different places on the mat without falling over. Ages 6 and up.

Big Hugs Elmo Sesame Street Big Hugs Elmo loves getting hugs, but he really loves giving them! Along with getting a hug, little ones can pretend with Elmo, and even dance, sing, nap and cuddle with everyone’s favorite Sesame Street pal. Ages 18 months – 4 years.

LeapPad Ultra A kid’s tablet with seven-inch hires screen, Wi-Fi with kid-safe web, and access to a library of 800-plus fun and educator-approved apps, games, eBooks, videos, music and front-and-back cameras, MP3 player and more. Ages 4 - 9 years.

Hexbug Nano V2 Black Hole This new breed of gravity defying

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Nano V2 bugs can now climb up vertically, horizontally, around corners, through loops and tubes, to the tip top of any Nano V2 habitat set. Ages 3 and up.

Go! Go! Smart Wheels Construction Playset by VTech weight concepts and shapes.

Push the SmartPoint Ages birth to 2.

Dump Truck to hear CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Doc McStuffins Deluxe phrases, music or Barbie Styling Head comes with a Get Better sounds at each hairbrush, head band, barrettes, mini Check-Up Center of this set’s six barrettes and hair ties.

Ages 3 and This center has S m a r t Po i n t up; Draw Something Party Game, an everything your locations. Your illuminated tablet that challenges teams little one needs little one will to draw and then guess a word. Ages 8 to play doctor learn all about including a lightand up; and Nerf Rebelle Heartbreaker numbers, up, talking tabletop Bow Phoenix fires darts area and X-rays up to 75 feet. along with a talking Ages 8 Big Book of Boo Boos and up. for interactive fun. The set even comes with a dress coat to help dress the part.

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Why candy canes?

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A history of the confection associated with Christmas choirmaster there had sticks of candy bent into the shape of a shepherd’s crook and passed them out to children who attended the ceremonies. This became a popular tradition, and eventually the practice of passing out the sugar canes at living creche ceremonies spread throughout Europe.

The use of candy canes on Christmas trees made its way to America by the 1800s, however during this time they were still

pure white. They are represented this way on Christmas cards made before 1900, and it is not until the early

20th century that they appear with their familiar red stripes.

Source: candycanefacts.com

Uses for leftover candy canes

Listed are 33 uses for leftover candy canes to be found at candyblog. net. Here are just a few: Use them to stir your hot cocoa, tea, coffee or even to stir your cocktail.; crush them lightly to make minty sprinkles for ice cream or cupcakes, and use them in recipes.

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When the practice of using Christmas trees to celebrate Christmas became popular in Europe the people there began making decorations for their trees, many of the decorations were food items including cookies and candy. The modern candy cane appeared at about this time in the 17th century.

These were straight, white sticks of sugar candy.

Part of the Christmas celebration at the Cologne Cathedral were pageants of living creches. In about 1670 the

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