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WHAT’S INSIDE Holiday Calendar .................. 2-31 Recipes From Around The World ............. 5-25 USPS Sets Deadlines for Holiday Packages ......... 4-19 Deck the Halls ............................ 6 History of Christmas Cards .................. 7-20 Holiday Traditions Around the World............... 9-29 7 Budget Friendly Tips for Smart Holiday Gift Giving11-25 Get Christmas Crafty .......... 12-27 Color It ....................................... 14 Joy to the World....................... 22 Kids’ Crossword Puzzle .......... 27 O Christmas Tree ..................... 30
INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Alice’s Attic / RSS, Inc, Walton ..................... 8
Delaware Sport Center, Walton .................. 23
La Cabana Restaurant, Fleischmanns ........ 25
Sheep’s Nest, The, Hobart ......................... 18
Andes Hotel & Motel, Andes ...................... 15
Delhi Paint & Paper Store, The, Delhi ........... 2
Matt’s Construction Service, Franklin ........ 12
Shephard Hills Golf Club, Roxbury ............. 27
Appliance Plus - U S Electronics, Walton.... 18
Delhi Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Delhi ..................................... Inside Front
Mattress Barn, Pine Hill ............................... 7
Simple Service Solutions, Delhi ................. 13
McAdams Lawn Mower, Walton................. 24
St. James Church, Delhi ............................ 12
McDowell & Walker Inc., Delhi............... 9, 23
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Franklin ........... 2
As You Wish Designs & Gifts, Walton .......... 13 Auto Tech, Oneonta ................................... 10
Delhi Telephone Co., Delhi ......................... 26
Bisbee Lumber & Supply, Inc., Hancock..... 18
Dragonfly Enterprises, LLC, Andes......................................Back Page
Mid-County Auto Body & Glass, Delhi .......... 7
Stamford Farmer’s Co-op, Stamford .......... 11
Brookside Hardware & Auto Sales, Margaretville ....................................... 16
Elsea Ware Pottery, Delhi........................... 31
Munson’s Building Supply, Oneonta ........... 25
Stamford Golf Club, Inc., Stamford ............ 23
Endwell Rug Fair, Oneonta................... 10, 26
Nest Egg, The, Phoenicia ............................. 9
Symphony Medical Supply, Oneonta............ 9
Feather & Stone Restaurant, Walton .......... 12
New York Power Authority, North Blenheim .. 4
The Happy Giraffe, Margaretville ................. 5
Oneonta Motor Sports, Oneonta ................ 25
The Reporter, Delhi ................................... 20
Otego Tire & Auto, Otego ............. Inside Back
The Tin Horn, Andes .................................. 17
Otsego Reuse Center, Oneonta .................. 21
The Tinderbox, Fleischmanns ...................... 8 Thompson Sugar Shack, Jefferson ............ 18
Brookside Maple, DeLancey ........................ 3 CADI/Bluestone Restaurant, Delhi.............. 21 Catskill Forest Association, Arkville............ 32 Catskill Mountain Wine & Liquor, Prattsville . 3
Frank Lumia Real Estate - Plus!, Delhi ......... 2 Friends Of Music, Stamford ....................... 24
Catskill Recreation Center, Arkville ............ 11
Heart of the Catskills Humane Society, Delhi ................................................... 25
Catskill Regional Harvest, Andes ............... 24
Hosking Sales of Nichols, NY, New Berlin ... 13
Pine Shop, The, Oneonta ........................... 29
Central Delaware Trinity Covenant, Hamden 5
It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere Fine Wine & Spirits, Stamford .............. 19
Rachel’s Framing, Delhi............................. 26
Chen-Del-O Federal Credit Union, Franklin .. 3
Ren Rest, Walton ......................................... 5
Circle Of Life Ambulette, Hobart................... 8
Jess F Howes Bldg. Supplies, Sidney Center...................................... 29
Country Home Security Services, Fleischmanns ...................................... 21
Kenneth L. Bennett Funeral Home, Franklin ............................................... 12
Sharon Springs Garage Farm & Home Center, Oneonta .............................................. 28
Delaware National Bank Of Delhi, Delhi ....... 7
Klinger Power Sports, Walton .................... 16
Shaver-Hill Farms, Harpersfield ................. 10
Sander Engineering, East Meredith............ 15
Titan Drilling Corp., Arkville ....................... 15 Tony’s Shoe Store, Walton ......................... 29 UHS Delaware Valley Health, Walton .......... 31 Walton Motors, Walton .............................. 11 Walton Music House, Walton ..................... 16 Walton Theatre / RSS, Inc., Walton............... 7
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A Hometown Christmas Come Celebrate The Season With The Catskill Brass Saturday, December 21 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church – Franklin Concert At 7:00 P.M. FREE AND OPEN TO ALL
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Save historic St. Paul’s Church and donate to their renovation fund.
CALENDAR Nov. 22-24 - Holiday Craft Show
Schoharie Colonial Heritage Association presents its annual craft show at the Depot Lane Complex, Depot Lane, Schoharie, NY.
Nov. 23 - Holiday Bazaar
Crafts, decorations, baked goods, country store, white elephant, quilts for sale 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Turkey supreme luncheon 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Treadwell United Methodist Church, Church Street, Treadwell.
Nov. 27 - Origins of Thanksgiving
Lecture by Dr. Timothy Bridgman of the Broome County Public Library. 6 p.m. William B. Ogden Free Library, 42 Gardiner Place, Walton.
Nov. 28 - Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Hosted by the congregations of the Delhi Clergy Association. Free for everyone. For more information or deliveries to shut-ins, call 607-746-3858. Noon-3 p.m. Delhi Firehouse, 140 Delview Terrace Ext., Delhi.
Nov. 28 - Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Delivery in the village of Walton only. Call in advance for delivery or take outs 607865-4066. All are welcome. 12:30-3 p.m. First Congregational Church, corner of North & Mead Streets, Walton.
Nov. 28 - Family of New Paltz Turkey Trot
As much of a tradition as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade featuring a 3.1mile run/walk and a fun run for children. Registration 8 a.m. Races 9-11 a.m. Water Street Market, 10 Main St., New Paltz. 845-255-7957.
Nov. 28 - Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot for Hospice
The Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot for Hospice is the perfect way to start your day and holidays on the right foot! It’s a 5K run or 2.5K walk. It’s a fun event with “delicious prizes” for all category winners! Thanksgiving is a time for family, a time to be grateful, a time to honor/remember loved ones. 9 a.m. The Oneonta Boys & Girls Club. 70 River Street, Oneonta.
Nov. 29 - Christmas Parade
Santa & Mrs. Claus will be arriving in Walton at the Christmas Parade. Sponsored by the Lions Club the parade starts at 7 p.m. Followed by a tree lighting at Veterans Plaza. Santa will then head to the Walton Theatre and hotdogs and hot cocoa will be available. T.A.’s Place will
be offering pie and hot beverages for a free will offering with all proceeds going towards the volunteers at DVH. If you’re interested in being in the parade as a float or walking as a group please send an email to asyouwishdg@gmail.com.
Nov. 29 - Santa’s Arrival at the Cooperstown Christmas Cottage
Greet Santa and Mrs. Claus as they arrive at the Christmas Cottage in Pioneer Park at 5 p.m. Bring all your friends and children to see Santa arrive in his horse drawn wagon. Enjoy refreshments and music. Brought to you by the Cooperstown Community Christmas Committee. 607-547-9983
Nov. 30 - Antique And Craft Show
The two adjacently located former Armories in Walton, NY; The Grange and Castle On The Delaware will co-host Antiques and Crafts Show during the “Spend A Day In Walton” Event from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Nov. 30 - Decorating with Native Greenery
Nothing says the holidays like the look and smell of gorgeous greenery styled into wreaths and swags. Registration fee includes greenery, ribbon and decorations; bring any additional decorative elements you’d like to place in your creations. 9 a.m.-noon. Landis Arboretum, 174 Lape Road, Esperance, NY. 518-8756935
Nov. 30 - Cherish the Ladies Celtic Christmas
The ever popular all woman band celebrates the season with traditional Irish music and dance in a crowd-pleasing show not to be missed. Walton Theatre, 30 Gardiner Place, Walton.
Nov. 30 - Spend the Day in Walton
Sales and events all day including a gingerbread house contest and breakfast with Santa. Map and flyers will be available at area businesses. Walton.
Nov. 30 - Unadilla’s Santa Saturday & Holiday Magic Parade
Holiday vendors at the Masonic Temple 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Small Business Saturday at local businesses, movie at the library at 10 a.m., Unatego Jazz Band at the Community Center at noon, story time and kids crafts 1-2 pm. at HOC, tree lighting at 4:30 p.m. Holiday parade down Main Street at 5:30 p.m. and a visit from Santa at 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 30 - Holiday on Main
The day will kick off with a parade through Main Street at 11 a.m. After the parade, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be guests of honor at the American Legion Hall, kids’ crafts, hayrides around the village, model train display at the Presbyterian Church, live nativity and traditional tree lighting. 845-586-4177.
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Dec. 1 - Holiday Open House and Museum Shop Sale
Special demos, merchandise and discounts. For information, call 845-3317228. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Hurley Heritage Society Museum. 52 Main St., Hurley NY.
Dec. 1 - Church Girls’ Holiday Bazaar
Doors will open at 8:30 STRICTLY for those who use wheelchairs, walkers or anyone with a physical challenge so that they may have room to access the aisles comfortably. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our vendors will be hosting a free community lunch. Stop by for some great homemade foods and goodies! Delhi American Legion, 41 Page Ave., Delhi.
Dec. 1 - Friends of Music Presents: Holiday Concert
Featuring Robin Lacey on saxophone accompanied by pianist Dan Chien. Free admission. 3 p.m. Stamford United Methodist Church, 88 Main St., Stamford NY.
Dec. 1 - Santa Visits
Santa is coming to town from 1-3 p.m. at the Bovina Firehouse, Maple Ave., Bovina Center. Santa will be available for pictures and visits with children during this time.
Dec. 2 - Create Your Own Victorian Holiday Kissing Ball
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s (CCEUC) Master Gardener Program will provide the evergreen, boughs and know-how at this hands-on workshop. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the CCEUC Education Center, 232 Plaza Road in Kingston. Pre-register by Nov. 22: 845340-3990 ext. 335.
Dec. 4 - Food for Thought: Fenimore Art Museum’s Holiday Decorations
Every year the Lake & Valley Garden Club of Cooperstown adorns the halls and galleries of Fenimore Art Museum with live trees, garlands, and festive holiday decorations. Join members of the club for a buffet lunch and a special guided tour through the museum. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 New York 80, Cooperstown, NY.
Dec. 5 - Pop-Up Holiday Artisan Market
Bassett Healthcare Network and the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to present the 2019 Pop-up Holiday Market. Find hand-crafted gifts and gourmet treats for everyone on your list. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bassett Health Center Clinic Lobby, 1 Atwell Road, Cooperstown. 607-547-9983.
Dec. 6 - Holiday Karaoke Contest With DJ Tito
Come down to get in the spirit and belt out your favorite Christmas song. Prizes awarded to best performance of a holiday tune. 8 p.m. Andes Hotel, 110 Main St., Andes. 845-676-3980.
Dec. 6 - Shabbat and Chanukah Celebration
People may bring their Menorah to light. 7 p.m. Congregation Agudas Achim, 587 Old Route 17, Livingston Manor. Visit congregationagudasachim.org for more information.
Dec. 7 - Annual Christmas Boutique
The annual Christmas Boutique will take place inside the museum. There will be craft vendors, a bake sale, Wonderful Christmas gifts at the Museum gift shop and photos with Santa. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Gilboa Town Hall, 122 Stryker Road, Gilboa NY.
Dec. 7 - Christmas in Schoharie
Sinterklass and holiday market. Old Stone Fort Museum Complex, 145 Fort Road, Schoharie NY. For more information call 518-295-7192.
Dec. 7 - Holiday for the Heart
The Heart of the Catskills Humane Society will hold a Fundraising Christmas Tree Decorating event at DCHA - “Holiday for the Heart.” Come see all the decorated trees and take a chance to win one. You can also relax and listen to some live entertainment on that day. For more information, and if you would like to decorate a tree please contact the Humane Society at 607-746-3080 or e-mail info@heartofthecatskills.org. You can also visit the Heart of the Catskills
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Humane Society website at: http://www. heartofthecatskills.org. Delaware County Historical Association, 46549 State Highway 10, Delhi.
Dec. 7 - Photos with Santa
Santa will be visiting from noon-3 p.m. Come have a free photo taken, get a personalized ornament and enjoy free sleigh rides and holiday crafts. Plus, be sure to check out the Festival of Trees all month long! Enjoy over 20 trees decorated by local school and community groups. Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center, 1378 State Route 30, North Blenheim NY. 1-800-724-0309.
Dec. 7 - Soup and Bread Night Begin eating after the tree lighting, about 5 p.m. Hunting Tavern. Main Street, Andes NY.
Dec. 7 - Wreath-Making Workshop Learn how to make beautiful Christmas wreaths from scratch from multiple types of tree, and decorate (if you want) when you’re done. 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Catskill Forest Association. 43469 State Highway 28, Arkville NY. For more information call 845-586-3054.
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The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is ready to deliver more than 28 million packages per day between Dec. 1621, and will average 20.5 million packages per day through the remainder of the year. With a projected 800 million package deliveries between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the Postal Service delivers more packages to homes than any other shipper. The Postal Service will expand Sunday delivery beginning Nov. 24 to locations with high package volumes. USPS already delivers packages on Sundays in most major cities, and anticipates delivering
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more than 8 million packages on Sundays in December. Mail carriers will also deliver packages for an additional fee on Christmas Day in select locations. The Postal Service plans for peak holiday season all year. This includes making sure the right equipment is available to sort, process and deliver the expected mail and package volumes. Seasonal workers are hired when and where needed, and technology has been expanded to enhance package tracking throughout the USPS processing and transportation networks.
Busiest Mailing and Delivery Days The Postal Service’s busiest time of the season peaks two weeks before Christmas, when much last-minute shopping starts. Customer traffic is expected to increase beginning Dec. 9, while the week of Dec. 16 is expected to be the busiest time for mailing, shipping and delivery. Additionally, the Postal Service predicts that nearly 2.5 billion pieces of First-Class Mail, including greeting cards, will be processed and delivered the week of Dec. 16. Skip the Trip and Ship Online Consumers can use usps. com to ship their packages and save trips to the Post Office. The Postal Service anticipates Dec. 16 will be the busiest day online with more than 8.5 million consumers predicted to visit usps.com for
help shipping holiday gifts. Nearly 105 million consumers are predicted to visit usps. com between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. The Postal Service estimates nearly 400,000 consumers will use the Click-N-Ship feature and other online services Dec. 16 to order free Priority Mail boxes, print shipping labels, purchase postage and request continued on page 19
JANUARY Slumber Party Movies...... 5, 12, 19, 26 Health & Wellness Expo................... 11 FEBRUARY Snowfest*............................................ 8 Winter Break STEAM Extreme.... 1721 MARCH Wacky & Alternative Home Show.... 14 APRIL Hoppy Easter Party............................ 5 Earth Rocks................................. 22, 23
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Dip your fingers in water and wet the edges, then carefully place a second dreidel cut out on top, and press down gently to seal. Heat oil in a shallow frying pan and fry briefly on each side until golden. Serve with the dipping condiment of your choice.
DREIDEL-SHAPED CHANUKAH WONTONS Fried food on Chanukah doesn’t have to be limited to doughnuts and latkes, as traditional as those are. These fried Chanukah wontons are a little bit fiddly because of the shape, but still quicker to make than doughnuts, and possibly latkes too. You could definitely get more creative with the filling, but I’ve used a plain, quick, sautéed onion.
Optional: take the remaining dough from the wonton wrappers (the outside of each dreidel). Add Ingredients more oil to the frying pan, heat, and 2 small onions, finely diced then toss in handfuls of the dough. 2-3 tbsp. oil Use tongs to turn the dough so it is salt evenly golden. Remove and imme40 wonton wrappers diately toss with a mixture of salt, oil for frying garlic powder, and smoked papriSauté the onions until golden. ka. Repeat until all excess dough Use a dreidel cookie cutter to cut has been used. Serve for people to dreidels out of the wonton wrap- snack on or dip into soup. pers. By Miriam Szokovski Place a teaspoon of the onion Reprinted with permission from mixture in the center of half the Chabad.org, the Judaism website. dreidel cut-outs.
HOLIDAY BISCOTTI 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ tsp baking powder Pinch salt ½ cup unsalted butter ½ cup light-brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla ½ cup dried cranberries 2 tbsp grated orange rind 2 tbsp cocoa powder 2 tsp vegetable oil Heat oven to 375°F. Grease large baking sheet. Mix flour, baking powder, salt in bowl. Beat butter, sugar in second bowl until creamy, 2 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla. Stir in flour mixture. Stir in berries and rind. Gather mixture into a ball. Divide in half. Knead cocoa into half the dough. Using floured hands, roll each portion into 14-inch log. Place continued on page 13
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Christmas Chhrrriiissstttm maaass m WITH THE CENTRA RAL A DELAWARE TRINITY TY Y COVENANT PRESBYT YTERIAN T CHURCHES
Please join us as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Where? The DeLancey United Presbyterian Church, 444 County Highway 2 What? Advent services focusing on Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love will begin on December 1st at 11 a.m. Special Services: December 8th at 7 p.m. - a “Blue Christmas Service” - This service is designed to bring hope and healing to anyone who has ever lost a loved one. December 24th - Christmas Eve Service at 7 p.m. - Come and hear “Eli the Shepherd” tell of his experiences on the night of Jesus’ birth! We begin with a time of fellowship at 6 p.m., followed by the Candlelight Service. Don’t forget to pick up your bag of goodies as you leave! May the Lord bless you this holy time of year!
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For Movies, Event Schedule & Further Information First Christmas Card. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons
The custom of sending Christmas cards was started in the UK in 1843 by Sir Henry Cole. He was a senior civil servant (Government worker) who had helped set-up the new 'Public Record Office' (now called the Post Office), where he was an Assistant Keeper, and wondered how it could be used more by ordinary people. Sir Henry had the idea of Christmas Cards with his friend John Horsley, who was an artist. They designed the first card and sold them for
1 shilling each. (That is only 5p or 8 cents today(!), but in those days it was worth much much more.) The card had three panels. The outer two panels showed people caring for the poor and in the center panel was a family having a large Christmas dinner! Some people didn’t like the card because it showed a child being given a glass of wine! About 1000 (or it might have been less!) were printed and sold. They are now very rare and cost thousands of Pounds or continued on page 10
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Dec. 7 - Holiday Story Hour
Dec. 7 - Cobleskill Holiday Celebration
This is a don’t miss parade for Cobleskill! Stop in to local businesses for holiday specials and free activities and snacks, enjoy parade at 5 p.m. followed by the tree lighting in Centre Park.
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Vendors selling locally made crafts, food, Christmas trees, candles and more. Locally sourced food for lunch and dinner to eat in or take home. Panther Creek Arts,
Holiday stories are read by prominent Franklin residents. Refreshments will be served. 10 a.m. Franklin Free Library, 334 Main St., Franklin. 607-829-2941.
Dec. 7 - Holiday Book Sale
Enter through the basement. Gently used books for sale. Refreshments will be served. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Franklin Free Library, 334 Main St., Franklin. 607-8292941.
Dec. 7 - Holiday Craft Fair
Come support local crafters and do some
holiday shopping. Lunch available for purchase. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. New Hope Community Church, 45 Stockton Ave., Walton.
Dec. 7 - Annual Christmas Bazaar
Craft items, white elephant table, baked goods, & Christmas items available. Lunch includes a choice of soups, sandwiches, beverages, & dessert. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with luncheon 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church, 58 East Street in Walton.
Dec. 7 - Holiday Market
Farmers and artisans market, live music and refreshments. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mill Pond Inn, 102 Main St., Jefferson.
Dec. 7 - Pine Hill Day
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Craft fair, chili cook off and silent auction. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main Street, Pine Hill, NY. 845254-5469.
Dec. 7 - O’Connor Hospital Parade
Line up at the lower parking lot at SUNY Delhi. Parade stars at 11 a.m. and goes up Main Street to the Delaware County Office Building. Following the parade, there will be an open house at O’Connor Hospital, Andes Road, Delhi.
drawn carriage rides, carols and more. Main Street, Oneonta.
Dec. 7 - Festival of Trees
Come see the beautiful display of trees. Entry is free. Drawing is on Dec. 8 at 3:30 p.m. Saturday 3-7 p.m., Sunday 1-4 p.m. Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta.
Dec. 7 - Community Holiday Dance
This free event is open to the public and will feature live music by FLAME! Join us for an afternoon of music, dancing, food and fun for all ages! Noon-3 p.m. The First Baptist Church, 55 Townsend St., Walton.
Dec. 7 - Winter Wonderland Parade
Festivities, DJ and tree lighting at the gazebo and MHVFCU. Visit with Santa at the gazebo after the parade. Sponsored by Town of Esopus Recreation Commission. 5:30 p.m. Rain date: Dec. 8 (see website.) Old Route 9W, West Stout Ave. and Broadway, Port Ewen. 845-331-3549; esopus.com
Dec. 8 - Holdrege Family Christmas
Holiday program of instrumentals, vocals and sing-alongs. 2 p.m. Deposit Historical Museum. 145 Second St., Deposit NY. For more information call 607-467-4422.
Dec. 7 - Holiday Market and Christmas Stroll
Dec. 8 - Song Of Joy
Dec. 7 & 8 - Madeline’s Christmas
Dec. 8 - Gingerbread Jubilee
Dec. 7 - Home for the Holidays Parade & Tree Lighting
Dec. 8 - Blue Christmas Service
Events throughout the village include story hour with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the library, holiday market at the firehouse, display at the railroad museum and tree lighting. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Village of Franklin. The celebrated children’s book Madeline’s Christmas by Ludwig Bemelmans comes to life on stage as a holiday musical. Run time: one hour; no intermission; photo-ops and celebration after the show. Saturday at 2 & 7 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock. 845-679-6900
Join us as we bring Santa to town. The parade kicks off at 4 p.m. this year, with our annual tree lighting following at Mueller Plaza. The tree lighting includes horse
A multi-generational Christmas program for you to enjoy. Reception following program. 6-8:30 p.m. Delhi Alliance Church, 16178 State Highway 28, Delhi. 952-8364760. Join us in celebrating all things gingerbread. Celebrate by voting for best of the best, decorate an ornament, decorate a cookie (and eat it too) and visit with Santa. Our Gingerbread Contest Theme is Favorite Movie. 1-4 p.m. Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. This service is designed to bring hope and healing to anyone who has ever lost a loved one. 7 p.m. DeLancey United Presbyterian Church, 444 County Highway 2, DeLancey.
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TRADITIONS AROUND THE WORLD NIGERIA Christmas in Nigeria is a family event, a time when lots of family members come together to celebrate and have fun. Most families, that live in cities, travel to the villages where their grandparents and older relatives live. Many different languages are spoken in Nigeria. In Hausa Happy/Merry Christmas is ‘barka dà Kirsìmatì’; in Yoruba it’s ‘E ku odun, e ku iye’dun’; in Fulani it’s ‘Jabbama be salla Kirismati’; in Igbo (Ibo) ‘E keresimesi Oma’; in Ibibio
‘Idara ukapade isua’ and it’s Edo it’s ‘Iselogbe’. Happy/ Merry Christmas in lots more languages. Many families will throw Christmas parties that will last all night long on Christmas Eve! Then, on Christmas Morning, they go to church to give thanks to God. Homes and streets are often decorated. Most homes will have an ar tif icial Christmas tree. Children love to play with firecrackers at Christmas. The church choir may visit the church con-
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gregation in their homes to sing Christmas carols to them. Christmas cards are sent to friends and family members. Presents are exchanged amongst family members and some families may take their children dressed in new outfits to see Santa Claus. In addition to serving turkey, a traditional Christmas meal in Nigeria may include beef, goat, sheep, ram or chicken. Other dishes m i g h t include pounded yam, rice, fried rice, vegetable salad and some type of stew.
BRAZIL Many Brazilian Christmas traditions come from Portugal as Portugal ruled Brazil for many years. Nativity Scenes, known as Presépio are very popular. They are setup in churches and homes all through December. Christmas plays called ‘Os Pastores’ (The Shepherds), like the plays in Mexico, are also popular. In the Brazilian versions of the play, there’s also traditionally a shepherdess and also a woman who tries to steal the baby Jesus! Most people, especially Catholics, will go to a Midnight Mass service or Missa do Galo (Mass of the Roster). The mass normally finishes about 1 a.m. On Christmas Day, people might go to church again, but this time the services are continued on page 16
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artist William Egley, who illustrated some of Charles Dickens’s books, is on display in the British Museum. By the early 1900s, the custom had spread over Europe and had become especially popular in Germany. The first cards usually had pictures of the Nativity scene on them. In late Victorian times, robins (a British bird) and snow-scenes became popular. In those times the postmen were nicknamed ‘Robin Postmen’ because of the red uniforms they wore. continued on page 20
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on prepared sheet. Press dough slightly to flatten so each log is 2 inches wide. Bake in 375°F oven 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire rack to cool. Lower to 325°F. Cut loaves into 3/4-inchthick slices. Place, a cut side down, on sheet. Bake 10 minutes. Turn over; bake 10 minutes. Cool on rack. Drizzle with chocolate.
CHOUCROUTE GARNI From France 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 3 large potatoes (about 1 ½ pounds total), peeled and thinly sliced 4 large boneless pork chops (about 1 ½ pounds total) ½ pound light kielbasa, sliced 2 tart apples, peeled, cored, sliced 2 (14 ½ ounces each) sauerkraut, undrained ½ cup slightly sweet white wine, such as Riesling 1 (10 ounces) frozen green peas, thawed In a small bowl, mix together the Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper. Coat a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Layer potatoes, pork chops, kielbasa, apples and sauerkraut, seasoning each layer with a small amount of the seasoning mix. Sprinkle the remaining seasoning mix over the sauerkraut and pour the wine over the top. Cook 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low. Stir in thawed peas, cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes. Remove pork chops and cut each into thick slices against the grain. Stir back into the
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SCOTTISH BANNOCKS Traditional Christmas meal. 2 cups oatmeal 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup boiling water 1. Mix dry ingredients together in a bowl. 2. Cut into butter with knife until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. 3. Add the water to the mixture. 4. Mix to a dough. 5. Roll out until quite thin and then cut into rounds (about the size of a jam lid). 6. Cook at 200 degrees Celsius (392°F) for 10 minutes. continued on page 25
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Dec. 9 - Winter Concert
6:30 p.m. Stamford Central School, 1 River St., Stamford.
Dec. 10 - Annual Holiday Luncheon
Hosted by The Sidney Historical Association. 12:30 p.m. Trackside Diner, 88 Main Street, Sidney. For tickets, email historicsidney@gmail.com or call Karen at 609-529-5964 by Dec. 5.
Dec. 10 - Middle School Winter Concert
7 p.m. Delaware Academy & Central School, 2 Sheldon Drive, Delhi.
Dec. 10 - Holiday Concert
7 p.m. Franklin Central School, 26 Institute St., Franklin.
Dec. 12 - High School Winter Concert
7 p.m. Delaware Academy & Central School, 2 Sheldon Drive, Delhi.
Dec. 12 - Winter Concert
7 p.m. Downsville Central School, Route 30, Downsville.
Dec. 12 - Winter Concert
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Dec. 12 - Winter Concert
Per for med by students attending Townsend Elementary School. 6 p.m. O’Neill High School auditorium, 47-49 Stockton Ave., Walton.
Dec. 13-15 - The Nutcracker
Featuring students of Victoria Rinaldi, and local children and adults. Margo Sappington will play the role of Auntie Drosselmeyer. Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2 & 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. Orpheum Film & Performing Arts Center. 6050 Main St., Tannersville NY. For more information call 518-263-2063.
Dec. 14 - Christmas Fair
Dec. 14 - Rockin’ Around Cooperstown Ugly Sweater Run and Walk The Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce and Clark Sports Center partner to host the “Rockin Around Cooperstown Ugly Sweater Run and Walk”. Don your ugliest holiday sweater and venture through historic Cooperstown beginning at Santa’s Cottage in Pioneer Park! Day of race registration will take place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the American Legion Post 579, 60 Main Street, Cooperstown. Race starts at noon. 607-547-2800.
Crafts, collectibles, and handmade items. Enjoy shopping in a heated, indoor space. In addition, DCHA’s own shop will feature its usual extensive offering of books on local history and, numerous locally produced craft items, including blown glass ornaments, and crocheted/knitted items. Free admission. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Delaware County Historical Association, Route 10, Delhi NY. For more info call 607-746-3849.
Dec. 14 - Candlelight Evening 2019
Visit The Farmers’ Museum for one of the region’s best-loved holiday traditions. Gather around a bonfire on the tavern green and partake of complimentary wassail made with local cider. Farmers’ Museum, 5775 New York 80, Cooperstown, NY.
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often in the afternoon. After the Missa do Gallo there are often big firework displays and in big towns and cities there are big Christmas Tree shaped displays of electric lights. Favorite Christmas foods in Brazil include pork, turkey, ham, salads and fresh and dried fruits. Everything is served with rice cooked with raisins and a good spoon of “farofa” (seasoned manioc flour.) Popular Christmas desserts include tropical and ice cream. Brazils population is a mix of many different cultures and people that originally came from different countries, so you may have Italian Panettone in São Paulo, Portuguese salted Cod in Rio de Janeiro and some African style food in the states of North-East Brazil. The meal is normally served around 10pm on Christmas Eve and exactly at Midnight people greet each other, make a toast wishing everyone a Happy Christmas and after that they will exchange presents. The lunch on Christmas day is also special and after that some people go to relatives and friends houses to visit. Epiphany, when people re-
member the Wise Men visiting Jesus, is widely celebrated in Brazil.
NAMIBIA Namibia is in the Southern Hemisphere, so Christmas takes place during one of the hottest parts of the year. However, many Christmas traditions in Namibia come from Germany as it was a German colony between 1884 and 1915. Christmas celebration start with Advent. An advent crown is used in many churches and some homes (although as it’s so hot often electric candles are used as wax ones can melt in the heat). On St Nicholas’ Day, 6th December, some children will hope for a visit from St. Nicholas and there might be a St Nicholas party at schools. This is often the time that Christmas lights are switched on in the big towns and cities. As well as ‘traditional’ Christmas light decorations like snowmen and candles, you might also see Namibian animals like elephants! Having a Christmas Tree is also popular. Some German speaking Namibians like to import pine trees from South Africa. But often a branch of a thorn tree is used instead. The tree is normally put up and
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decorated on Christmas Eve. The main Christmas meal is also eaten on Christmas Eve. German style Christmas cookies, often made from gingerbread or marzipan, are popular to have with the meal. Following the Christmas Eve meal, it’s common for people to go to a Midnight Mass service. People from the parts of northern Namibia where the Oshiwambo language believe that Christmas is all about sharing. Their Christmas meals are often braais (barbecues) which are shared among family, friends and the local community. People often travel back to their home villages from the cities to spend Christmas with their families. Having weddings at this time is also now becoming popular. Other people head to the coast of Namibia where it’s a bit cooler - and you might even build a ‘sandman’ rather than a ‘snowman’!. In Namibia, three of the main languages spoken are English, German and Afrikaans. So you can say ‘Merry Christmas’, ‘Frohe Weihnachten’ and ‘Geseënde Kersfees’.
In Pakistan, December 25th is a public holiday, but it is in memory of Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. Like in India, Christians make up a very small part of the population. But as Pakistan has a population over 162 million people, there are more than 5 millions Christians! Most Christians in Pakistan live the country and are quite poor. At Christian festivals, like Christmas and Easter, a big procession takes place, in Lahore, from St. Anthony’s Church to the Cathedral. It takes hours to reach the Cathedral for the services. These are then celebrated with lots of enthusiasm! Before and during Advent, spiritual seminars take place to help people to prepare for Christmas or ‘Bara Din’ (which in Urdu and Punjabi means the ‘Big Day’). This expression is very popular, even among Muslims in Pakistan. During the last week of Advent, in many Christian areas, carol singing is performed by various groups. They go from house to house singing carols and in return the family offers something to the choir. Mostly the money collected from such carols is used for charity works or is given to the church. In the big Christian areas, each house is decorated and has a star on the roof. The streets are also decorated and lit. The crib and Christmas tree are also important decorations. Sometimes there are crib competitions! Christians also sometimes exchange Christmas cakes. On Christmas Eve, Churches are packed for the midnight or vigil-mass services. continued on page 21
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Snow-scenes were popular because they reminded people of the very bad winter that happened in the UK in 1836. Christmas Cards appeared in the United States of America in the late 1840s, but were very expensive and most people couldn’t afford them. It 1875, Louis Prang, a printer who was originally from Germany but who had also worked on early cards in the UK, started mass producing cards so more people could afford to buy them. Mr Prang’s first cards featured flowers, plants, and children. In 1915, John C. Hall and two of his brothers created Hallmark Cards, who are still one of the biggest card makers today! The first known ‘personalised’ Christmas Card was sent in 1891 by Annie Oakley, the famous sharpshooter and star of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show. She was in Glasgow, Scotland at Christmas 1891 and sent cards back to her friends and family in the USA featuring a photo of her on it. As she was in Scotland, she’s wearing tartan in the photo! Annie reportedly designed the cards herself and they were printed by a local printer. In the 1910s and 1920s, home made cards became popu-
lar. They were often unusual shapes and had things such as foil and ribbon on them. These were usually too delicate to send through the post and were given by hand. Nowadays, cards have all sorts of pictures on them: jokes, winter pictures, Santa Claus or romantic scenes of life in past times. Charities often sell their own Christmas Cards as a way raising money at Christmas. Charities also make money from seals or stickers used to seal the card envelopes. This custom started in Denmark in the early 1900s by a postal worker who thought it would be a good way for charities to raise money, as well as making the cards more decorative. It was a great success: over four million were sold in the first year! Soon Sweden and Norway adopted the custom and then it spread all over Europe and to America. S o u r c e : h t t p s : / / w w w. whychristmas.com/customs/ cards.shtml
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The choirs sing very special hymns. After the vigil-mass, in some places, there are fireworks which help celebrate the start of Bara Din. People dance, exchange presents and enjoy the special night. On Bara Din or Christmas Day, Christians go to Church again for the Bara Din celebrations. People wear their best, colorful clothes. They can stay in the Church courtyard for hours, enjoying various food from the different stalls. The evening is usually celebrated with immediate family or relatives where special food is enjoyed. Adults often visit their parents. In Pakistan Santa Claus/ Father Christmas is known as ‘Christmas Baba’. For information about other
holiday traditions, visit www. the last day of the Christmas whychristmas.com. fast. Christmas is a very religious holiday and most peoSERBIA ple go to the Christmas SerIn Serbia, the main Church vices. There are a lot of old Seris the Orthodox Church and bian traditions associated they still use the old ‘Julian’ with the countryside, which Calendar, which means that have now lost their meanChristmas Eve is on 6th Januing because more people live ary and Christmas Day is on in towns and cities. On the the 7th January! Advent in the morning of Christmas Eve, Orthodox Church starts on the father of the family used 28th November and last for six weeks. During Advent, some people fast and they don’t eat food that comes from animals (meat, milk, eggs, etc.). Selling donated building The countries of Serbia materials and furniture at and Montenegro share many low prices, while supporting Christmas traditions. the environment and providing On Christmas Eve (called employment training! ‘Badnji dan’ during the day and ‘Badnje veče’ after sunset), families gather and many people fast and don’t eat food that comes from animals. It is
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Dec. 14 - 11th Annual Downsville Christmas Parade of Lights
Parade line up at 4:30 p.m. at Downsville Central School. Parade starts 5:30 p.m. Marcia Edell would like to invite the community to join her on the steps of Colchester Community UMC steps to sing Christmas Carols at 4:30 p.m. before the start of parade. Following the parade come see Mr. & Mrs. Santa at the fire hall for the annual children’s Christmas party! Don’t forget to stop in the fire hall for your Parade of Lights awards and generous cash prizes for those festive floats. If you would like to participate in anyway please contact Bill Reichert at 607-363-7911.
Dec. 14 - Sit with Santa
Children are invited to the library to meet Santa and to receive a free gift. Opportunity for photos will be available. Children will also enjoy cookies and a simple craft. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. William B. Ogden Free Library, 42 Gardiner Place, Walton.
Dec. 14 - Holiday Bazaar
Craft show, food, pictures with Santa, gift wrapping etc. Also includes the Penguin Patch Holiday shop for kids. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Charlotte Valley Central School, 15611 St. Hwy. 23, Davenport. 607-278-5511.
Dec. 14, 28, Jan. 4 - Christmas Bird Count
Join Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society for its 51st annual National Audubun Christmas Bird Count. Everyone, novice or experienced, is welcome to join us on these fun days. Small groups in one or two cars count all the birds they find within an assigned territory. Or participate in Feeder Watchers. Visit doas.us/events/ oneonta area-christmas-bird-count-2019 to contact our coordinator for the region you are able to help.
Dec. 15 - Christmas Play
“Waiting for Christmas” will be performed during 11 a.m. worship. Masonville Federated Church, corner of Routes 8 and 206,
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Dec. 15 - Christmas Cantata
“The Gift Goes On” will be performed at 7 p.m. Delhi Community Church, 46387 State Highway 10, Delhi.
Dec. 16 - Winter Concert
6 p.m. Roxbury Central School, 53729 State Highway 30, Roxbury
Dec. 17 - Winter Concert
6:30 p.m. Charlotte Valley Central School, Route 23, Davenport.
Dec. 17 - Winter Concert
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Dec. 19 - Winter Concert
Performed by students attending the middle school. 7 p.m. O’Neill High School auditorium, 47-49 Stockton Ave., Walton.
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is greeted with church bells ringing and sometimes people firing guns into the air! The first person to enter a house on Christmas Day is called a polaznik and it’s thought to bring luck to the house and family. The polaznik is often pre-arranged. But if the family don’t have a good year, they don’t ask the same person back! Early on Christmas morning, girls traditionally collected water to bring to their family. This was called ‘strong water’ and was meant to have special powers. People would drink some strong water and wash their faces in it before having breakfast! At Christmas a special kind of bread is eaten. It’s called ‘cesnica’ and is made in a round shape. Sometimes it’s made using some of the ‘strong water’. Each member of the family gets a piece (and the house does too). There is a coin hidden in it and whoever gets the coin will be particularly fortunate in the next year! Other popular Christmas dishes include pecenica (roast pork), sarma (cabbage stuffed with rice and ground meat)
and lots of cakes! Under the dinner table there should be some straw as a symbol of the stable/ cave where Jesus was born. When the straw is spread out, some people make the noise of a chicken! Clucking like a chicken symbolises that Jesus wanted people to follow him like one big family (like chickens gather together!). It’s also common for a handful of walnuts to be spread on the straw. In Serbian Happy/Merry Christmas is: Hristos se rodi; Christ is born: Vaistinu se rodi. People in Serbia also celebrate St. Nicholas’ Day, but on the 19th December. During the time when Serbia was under communist control (after World War II until about 20 years ago), the communist government didn’t like St. Nicholas or Santa Claus, so they had their own version called Grandfather Frost (Deda Mraz) or Christmas Brother (Božić Bata), who came on New Year’s Eve. Traditional Serbian customs have also mixed with western customs. For example people also have Christmas Trees but they are decorated on New Year’s Eve, not at Christmas! continued on page 28
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cleaning a family member's home or watching their children. If you have a particular talent, consider how that can be incorporated into your gift. Know how to play the piano? Offer to give children lessons. Do you have a snowblower? Offer to help clear a neighbor's driveway after a snowstorm. Consider charitable donations: Giving to charity on behalf of someone else can be a nice holiday gesture. Whether it's animal welfare, disaster relief, a children's charity or something else, think about
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what the person is passionate about and select an appropriate charity. The Coinstar holiday survey revealed that if there were no obligations or expectations around gift giving, about 10% of people would give to charity. Keep in mind, Coinstar kiosks in supermarkets allow you to donate your change to certain charities, making it easy to put your change to good use and give a meaningful gift. No matter what you choose, gift giving can be meaningful and affordable. Let these ideas inspire you to stay on budget and shop wisely this holiday season. til thoroughly blended. Gradually add flour. 2. Knead dough until elastic and smooth (about 15-20 minutes). Place dough in oiled bowl and turn over to oil the top and bottom sides of dough. Cover with cloth and let rise until double in bulk approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours). 3. Punch down and knead again for a few minutes. Insert the silver coin into the dough. Shape the dough into a ball and place on a greased 12” round pan or cookie sheet, then flatten the ball. Let rise for about 45-60 minutes. Bake at 350ºF for 1 hour until golden.
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the top and thread with twine. • Advent calendar: Make an Advent calendar to count down to Christmas by covering a foam board with fabric. Use paper tags or small ornaments and write a number on each for each day of the month. Hang these all from the board. As each day passes,
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Embellish with stickers, glitter, dried berries, and more. • Dough ornaments: Anyone can have fun molding their own ornaments, letting them dry and then painting them. Use cookie cutters to
get perfect holiday shapes. Craft stores sell various types of modeling clays and lightweight modeling materials. Or, make your own salt dough. • Reindeer bottle topper: Put to use any wine corks you have lying around. Attach googly eyes and a small fuzzy nose to the front of a cork. Insert twisted, brown pipe cleaners to make the antlers up top. Add ribbons, small snippets of faux fur or any other extras you desire. • Sweet sentiments: Use old Scrabble® letter tiles to form a favorite holiday phrase, like “Joy to the World.” Glue the tiles together and hang from the tree on a piece of ribbon.
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People in the Philippines like to celebrate Christmas for as long as possible! The playing of Christmas carols in shops can start in September! The formal Christmas celebrations start on 16th December when many people go to the first of nine pre-dawn or early morning masses. The last mass is on Christmas day. The Christmas celebrations continue to the First Sunday in January when Epiphany or the Feast of the Three Kings is celebrated. In the Philippines the early masses held before Christmas are called the ‘Misa de Gallo’ or ‘Simbang Gabi’ in Filipino. Most Filipinos are Christians with about 80% of people being Catholics. It’s the only Asian country with so many Christians. Because of this, Christmas is the most important holiday in the Philippines. December is actually one of the ‘cooler’ months of the year in the Philippines. The Philippines only has two real seasons, wet ( June to October) and dry (April and May). December is one of the months in between the wet and dry seasons. Christmas customs in the Philippines are a mixture of western and native Filipino traditions. (Christianity became widely known in The Philippines in the 1500s when missionaries from countries like Portugal and Spain traveled to the area.) So people in the Philippines have Santa Claus (or ‘Santa Klaus’), Christmas trees, Christmas cards and Christmas carols from western countries! They also have their own Christmas traditions such as
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the ‘parol’ which is a bamboo pole or frame with a lighted star lantern on it. It’s traditionally made from bamboo strips and colored Japanese paper or cellophane paper and represents the star that guided the Wise Men. It is the most popular Christmas decoration in the Philippines. Christmas Eve is very important in the Philippines. Many people stay awake all night into Christmas day! During Christmas Eve evening, Christians go to church to hear the last ‘simbang gabi’ or the Christmas Eve mass. This is followed by a midnight feast, called Noche Buena. The Noche Buena is a big, open house, celebration with family, friends and neighbors dropping in to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! Most households would have sev-
eral dishes laid out and would normally include: lechon (roasted pig), ham, fruit salad, rice cakes (bibingka and puto bumbong are traditional Christmas foods) and other sweets, steamed rice, and many different types of drinks. One very special person who helps people in the Philippines celebrate Christmas is Santa R-Kayma Klaws. He is a Filipino citizen, in his 70s and is of Irish descent. He has been spreading Christmas cheer among poor Filipino children by dressing up as Santa Claus during charity missions and corporate events in poor areas of the Philippines for over 50 years. He has a ‘giant motor sleigh’ (an air-conditioned bus!) that is used in many missions all over the Philippines. Santa R-
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Dec. 21 - A Hometown Christmas
The Catskill Brass will perform. Free, but donations will be accepted for the renovations of the church. 7 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Main Street, Franklin.
Dec. 22 & 23 - Living Nativity
The First Presbyterian Church of Delhi, 4 Clinton St., will present a “still-life” Living Nativity from 6:30-8:30 p.m., complete with music and live animals, as a gift to the community and a reminder of the true meaning of the Christmas Season. Hot cocoa and refreshments will be provided for those participating in the scenes. A drop box will be available for the collection of canned goods for the Delhi Food Bank. Volunteers are still needed and you may sign up for any of the 45 minute periods of the Living Nativity. Anyone wishing more information or to sign up to take part in this event should contact the church office at 607-746-2155.
Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 6 p.m. at the Abundant Life Church, 79 Assembly Lane, Delhi.
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7 p.m. Masonville Federated Church, corner of Routes 8 and 206, Masonville.
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6:30 p.m. Bovina United Presbyterian Church, County Route 6, Bovina Center.
Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Service
Midnight Mass of the Nativity of Our Lord at 10:30 p.m. Saint James Church Lake Delaware, 55 Lake Delaware Drive, Delhi. 607-832-4401.
Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Service
Come and hear “Eli the Shepherd” tell of his experiences on the night of Jesus’ birth! We begin with a time of fellowship at 6 p.m., followed by the Candlelight Service. Don’t forget to pick up your bag of goodies as you leave! 7 p.m. DeLancey United Presbyterian Church, 444 County Highway 2, DeLancey.
Dec. 25 - Christmas Day Mass
10 a.m. Saint James Church Lake Delaware, 55 Lake Delaware Drive, Delhi. 607-832-4401.
Dec. 28 - Feast of the Holy Innocents Mass
10 a.m. In the Guesthouse, Saint James
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Dec. 28 - Discovering Kwanza
Members of the community will be sharing about the history and symbolism of Kwanza as well as its seven core principles. 11 a.m. William B. Ogden Free Library, 42 Gardiner Place, Walton.
Dec. 28 - Re-Gift and Ugly Sweater Party with DJ Pat Del
Wear a sweater or not, if you choose to, remember the ugliest wins. DJ Pat Del will be cranking the tunes. Were you given a gift you didn’t like so much this holiday season? Bring it along for our first re-gift present exchange. O’Neill’s Shire Pub, 123 Main St., Delhi. 607-746-8758
Dec. 31 - New Year’s Program
8 p.m. Silent Prayer Vigil; 11 p.m. Midnight Mass for Healing and Peace, reception and New Year’s toast. In the Guesthouse, Saint James Church Lake Delaware, 55 Lake Delaware Drive, Delhi. RSVP for 11 p.m.: 607-832-4401.
Jan. 1 - First Day Hike
Join the New York Power Authority and Mine Kill State Park for a hike. 11 a.m. New York Power Authority Visitors Center, 1378 State Route 30, North Blenheim.
Jan. 1 - New Year’s Snowshoe at Walnut Mountain
Participants choose the outing that fits their level: a relaxed hike along wide graded carriage roads or an intermediate hike that includes single-track mountain bike trails to the summit. There is a large wooden Park sign at the entrance. Registration is required. Call Morgan Outdoors 845-439-5507 by Dec. 31. Dress in layers with sturdy boots. Depending on trail conditions, ice grippers or snowshoes may be required. Snowshoes can be rented in advance at Morgan Outdoors. Call to reserve them. 1-2:30 p.m. Walnut Mountain, West Lake Street, Livingston Manor.
January 6 - Mass of the Epiphany, Twelfth Night
10 a.m. Pot luck follows. In the Guesthouse, Saint James Church Lake Delaware, 55 L a ke D e l a ware Drive, Delhi. RSVP: 607-832-4401.
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