Frederick, MD December 2019

DECEMBER 2019

FrederickLifestyle.com

Revels MAKING MERRY IN FREDERICK

25 SEASONS OF HALLELUJAH

HAPPY FEET

LIFESTYLE LETTER

DECEMBER 2019 PUBLISHER

Kristen Wojdan | kristen.wojdan@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Rhonda Stephens | rhonda.stephens@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Alicia Huff

For Auld Lang Syne AS THE SAYING GOES, TIME FLIES WHEN YOU’RE HAVING FUN. And time sure has flown by this year as we can’t believe we’ve put together the final issue of Frederick Lifestyle in 2019! It seems like just yesterday we were sitting down to write our July letter to all of you, introducing Frederick Lifestyle.

While we certainly don’t want to wish our lives away, we’re always looking toward the future. Whether it’s planning our next issue or developing story ideas for the

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Dani Moore COPY EDITOR

Hayley Hyer CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Rhonda Stephens, Anna Liisa Van Mantgem, Jennifer Gerlock, Lee Fuhr CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Jessica Patterson, Ed Bunyan, Daryl Balram, Joseph Kreiss, Randy Srba, Ola Ericson

next year, we’re often already fast-forwarded to future months before the current month has even begun. The fast-paced lifestyle this industry calls for can often make it difficult to really settle down and absorb what’s going on around us and, before we know it, the year is over, and it’s time to move forward again.

So this December, we hope you take the time to slow down a little bit. With the holiday season upon us, we hope you make the time to take it all in. Enjoy your time with family and friends, bask in the magic of the winter season, reflect on past

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memories you hold closely in your hearts and keep the new ones you create in the

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We’ll take your lead, and we can’t wait to see you next year!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2019

FEATURES 14 A Punch For Every Party Whether at the Office or at Home, Add a Little Holiday Fun to Your Party with these Tasty Recipes!

16 Hoofin’ It! Born to Dance

20 A Very Frederick Christmas Celebrating Homegrown Holiday Traditions

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26 Happy Holidays from Sweden A Break from Tradition

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Culinary Creations

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Local Limelight

26 Travel Destination 31

Realty Report

32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Inspired By

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A PUNCH FOR EVERY PARTY WHETHER AT THE OFFICE OR AT HOME, ADD A LITTLE HOLIDAY FUN TO YOUR PARTY WITH THESE TASTY RECIPES!

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ARTICLE RHONDA STEPHENS

CRANBERRY HOLIDAY PUNCH

FROST Y COFFEE PUNCH

HOT MULLED WINE

INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS + 750 milliliters red wine

+ 1 cup cranberries, frozen

+ 4 cups brewed vanilla-flavored

+ 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

coffee, cooled

+ 2 oranges

+ 1 cup cranberry juice (or cranberry

+ 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk

+ 1 tablespoon lemon juice

vodka, if desired)

+ 1/2 cup sugar

+ 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar (optional)

+ 1 750-milileter bottle of prosecco or

+ 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened

+ 1 cinnamon stick (large)

champagne

+ Ground cinnamon

+ 2 star anise

INSTRUCTIONS

+ 4 tablespoons brown sugar

+ 10 cloves

+ 2 cups cranberry ginger ale + 1/3 cup simple syrup

+ 1 tablespoon orange zest

+ Ice + Rosemary sprigs, garnish

In a large container, combine the coffee, milk and sugar; stir until sugar

INSTRUCTIONS Fill your pitcher or punch bowl half full with ice and have more on hand for

is dissolved. Spoon ice cream into a punch bowl; pour coffee mixture over the top. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

Serve immediately.

INSTRUCTIONS Slice oranges with the skin on. Half will be used as the garnish.

Place 2/3 red wine, half of the orange rounds, lemon juice, apple cider, cinna-

individual glasses. Add in the cranber-

mon sticks, star anise, clove, brown sugar

ries and pomegranate seeds. Add the

and orange zest in a saucepan. Heat on

cranberry juice, sparkling wine, simple

high for 2 minutes until sugar dissolves.

syrup, and top off to taste with the

Reduce the flame and keep heating the

cranberry ginger ale. Pour or ladle into

wine for 10-12 minutes. Add the rest of the

individual serving glasses and garnish

wine and heat for 2 minutes. Serve warm

with rosemary, if desired.

mulled wine with your choice of garnish.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT BORN TO TAP

LIVING THE DREAM

Photo by Jessica Patterson

“I TAPED NICKELS TO THE BOTTOMS OF MY SNEAKERS AND BEGAN TO DANCE ON THE TILE,” JUSTIN LEWIS SAYS. He was just 5 years old when he saw the movie Tap, inspiring his life-long love of tap dancing. For him, it was passionate and exciting to watch—Justin was born to dance.

“I come from a dancing family. My grandfather was a tap dancer in college. When my dad was younger, he was in a family act with his brothers performing songs and dancing throughout the D.C. area, and before college, my mother studied ballet. Performers themselves, they got on board when I wanted to tap.”

What followed from there were tap lessons, travel, performances and rehearsals—too many to count. In Maryland, as he grew, dance was important to him, but it became solidified the day he had a sit-down conversation with his father.

“When I was 13 years old, my father asked me what I wanted to do with my life,” Justin says. “And I remember saying to him, I want to find a way to do this the rest of my life. He said to me, you can find a way to do it if you work hard.”

Those words of encouragement fueled his dream.

Following college, Justin began his career teaching tap at

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a studio in Virginia, and before he knew it, others began to seek him out to teach their kids. He expanded his network from simply teaching individuals to teaching master classes, and also choreographing for studios. At the same time, he was dancing with other performance groups. That opportunity to continue tap dancing was important to Justin.

Photo by Joseph Kreiss Rhythmic Circus

“As I perform, the rest of the world falls away,” Justin says. “I feel on top of the world, like nothing in life matters. I forget about the issues and troubles in life and focus on the sound and the art and how I can tell a story with my movement.”

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ARTICLE RHONDA STEPHENS

“AS I PERFORM, THE REST OF THE WORLD FALLS AWAY.” —JUSTIN LEWIS

Photo by Joseph Kreiss Rhythmic Circus

Photo courtesy of Rhythmic Circus

Tap dancers utilize the whole body as a

“I’m working with professionals who know

percussion instrument, which, over time, can

dance and can grasp the moves, so I don’t

extract a toll. Justin explains the cost he has

have to go full-out physically. I’ve become

had to pay.

an artistic director of sorts since I’m dealing

“It’s been tough because I have knee

with professionals, and I’ve enjoyed this

issues right now. I’m at a point where I

experience so much! I’ve gotten great feed-

can’t go full-on in the studio when teaching

back about my work, and there’s a lot of buzz

because I don’t want to injure myself for per-

and talk about this show getting picked up

forming; trying to find the balance of what

and taken to other cities. So, I’m excited!”

I can and can’t do. That’s an awakening for

Here’s hoping that The Hot Shoe Shuffle is

me recently, adjusting with age and wearing

picked up and that we in Frederick get a

my knees out.”

chance to see this toe-tapping show! In the

In spite of the physical setback, Justin’s

meantime, catch Justin, tapping on occasion

career is flourishing as he focuses on the

alongside Jamie Kaye, at the Cellar Door in

choreography side of dance.

Frederick. Justin and his wife, Abigail, enjoy

“I love the path I’m on of choreo-

living in Frederick. They enjoy eating at the

graphing musicals,” he says of his latest

restaurants, walking around downtown,

opportunity, The Hot Shoe Shuffle at Boca

stopping in at the Pop Shop and relaxing on

Raton’s Wick Theater.

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ARTICLE JENNIFER GERLOCK

A VERY FREDERICK CHRISTMAS CELEBRATING HOMEGROWN HOLIDAY TRADITIONS

THERE’S NOTHING QUITE LIKE DECEMBER IN FREDERICK COUNTY. Here, amid magnificent historic architecture, a canopy of twinkling lights, fine dining and shopping, the area is brimming with fun-filled seasonal events and holiday cheer.

From downtown holiday processions to beloved neighborhood traditions, there’s a sleighful of ways to have amazing holiday adventures with the ones you love. And although plenty of opportunities abound, we’ve assembled a list of four must-do events to ensure your holiday season is merry and bright!

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Santa Train

THE SANTA TRAIN OF WALKERSVILLE SOUTHERN RAILROAD A holiday visit on the Walkersville Southern Railroad is a magical family experience! Make your child’s visit with Santa a unique memory as you travel over the track that the Pennsylvania Railroad originally built in 1872.

Your experience lasts a little more than an hour where Santa will personally visit with each and every family on board. Complimentary hot chocolate and Uncle Ralph’s cookies are served in the museum

tip The Santa Train is extremely popular with families in the area.

We recommend booking your preferred date now to secure your family’s place in this fun Christmas experience!

after your ride. ASL Santa will be on board Dec. 1, 15, 21 and 22 for hearing-impaired families.

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December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22; 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

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34TH ANNUAL KRIS KRINGLE PROCESSION Embrace the holiday spirit and let your inner Cheermeister out!

The Kris Kringle procession, entering its 34th year, is a must-do for the family! Each year, Frederick City lights up with the holiday spirit as local community groups march through the streets of Downtown Frederick. It’s part small-town charm, part old-world holiday wonder.

Children from across the county, dressed as reindeer, snowflakes, elves and angels, participate in the procession alongside German/ English characters of yesteryear (Pelsnickle, Weinacht Man and Kris Kringle) as well as modern favorites like Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Jack Frost. The parade ends in Baker Park for the ceremonial lighting of the city Christmas tree and a concert featuring the Carillon Bells.

The Kris Kringle procession runs from the corner of South Carroll Street to East Patrick Street, turns right onto North Market Street,

tip Get there early and know the route!

and then turns left onto West Second Street ending at Baker Park.

Dec.13, 6:30 p.m.

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A VERY FREDERICK CHRISTMAS

(CON TI N UED)

Candlelight House Tour

CANDLELIGHT HOUSE TOUR Looking for a little festive inspiration? The self-guided walking tour is a long-standing tradition in Frederick County (more than 30 years and counting) taking visitors inside private homes elaborately dressed for the season. Whether you favor historical home significance, architectural features or the creativity of talented decorators, you’ll no doubt find yourself impressed by each stop on the route.

This year’s tour is a walk through Frederick’s rich history and will feature eight homes, each with distinctive architectural style and holiday theme.

A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit beautification and community projects in downtown Frederick. More than $100,000 has been donated to beautify the Frederick community as a result of the Candlelight House Tours! This event sells out so we recommend you purchase your tickets quickly!

Saturday, Dec. 7, 5-9 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8, 12-4 p.m.

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Looking for more to do in the county this holiday season?

VisitFrederick.org has a host of events that’ll keep you busy the entire month of December!

Candlelight House Tour

Candlelight Tour of Historic Houses of Worship

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CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF HISTORIC HOUSES OF WORSHIP The Candlelight Tour of Historic Houses of Worship celebrates Frederick’s tradition of religious diversity, local history and the holiday season with eleven churches opening their doors to the public.

As the sun begins to set, visitors can tour many of Frederick’s famous clustered spires and other historic houses of worship by candlelight. Each beautiful venue offers visitors unique programs, choir performances, refreshments, nativity scenes and more.

A printed map of participating sites can be found at the Visit Frederick Information Center at 19 E. Church St. Dec. 26, 4-9 p.m. | VisitFrederick.org

Looking for more to do in the county this holiday season? VisitFrederick.org has a host of events that’ll keep you busy the entire month of December!

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m Sweden A BREAK FROM TRADITION

VACATIONING DURING THE WINTER HOLIDAYS IS GROWING IN POPULARITY AND COULD BE A SPECTACULAR GIFT TO SHARE WITH LOVED ONES. If you decide to forgo the traditional for something unique, Sweden is an unforgettable northern destination that embodies the sparkling spirit of the season.

Upon arrival in the land of Jultomten, which refers to the Swedish Santa that looks more like a gnome, you will want to explore Stockholm. Stockholm, the capital of Sweden is famous for its outdoor holiday markets festooned with lights. The tallest living Christmas tree in the world can be found in the Skeppsbron neighborhood. Also, the Grand Synagogue near Kungsträdgården park has a public menorah lighting for the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah.

The country is vast, and along with that, comes adventure and unique opportunities. Maria Ploberg, Press Officer for the Embassy of Sweden in the Washington, D.C. cites several essential Swedish cultural experiences that are not to be missed in wintertime. Maria says that the daily Christmas market is a must-see in Gamla Stan (Old Town) in Stockholm. Wander through the music-filled streets and immerse yourself in the wafting fragrance of baking gingerbread and simmering glögg. It’s here that you can The Largest Real Christmas Tree in the World

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In Old Town, the narrow streets and the old buildings make for a cozy winter stroll. And if you happen to be in Stockholm during New Year’s Eve, you should visit Skansen, where they ring the New Year’s bells at midnight” “Swedes are crazy about their glögg!” Maria says. “Glögg” is a warm, spiced and sugared mulled red wine served with raisins and blanched almonds in it. It is not uncommon to drink it at different social gatherings throughout the entire month of December in Sweden.”

“In Old Town, the narrow streets and the old buildings make for a cozy winter stroll. And if you happen to be in Stockholm during New Year’s Eve, you should visit Skansen, where they ring the New Year’s bells at midnight,” Maria says. While there, visit one of the many warm and welcoming cafes and restaurants.

Swedes

celebrate

a

distinctive

regional

custom

called

“Lussenatten” that ushers in the holiday season. “Lussenatten,” or Lucia night, held every Dec. 13, is symbolically the year’s longest night. Lucia is an ancient mythical figure who brings light, festivity and hope into the winter darkness. As a part of this holiday tradition, children throughout Sweden dress in full-length white gowns with red sashes and crowns with lit candles to represent Lucia. The children form a procession and visit schools and workplaces, often in the dim early morning hours, to sing traditional holiday songs and get everyone into a festive mood.

Exploring outside the cities in the Swedish countryside, winter sports like ice skating, cross country skiing and ice fishing are readily available. For a magical experience combined with adventure, head to the north country or Lapland, where the temperature in wintertime stays around 20 degrees. The farther north, the less daylight, so be prepared for darker days; however, it’s here you may have the unfor-

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gettable experience of seeing the Northern Lights. In the hinterland, another whimsical holiday activity could be speeding through the countryside on a reindeer sled. And while you are visiting, why not stay overnight in the incredible ICEHOTEL in the Swedish village of Jukkasjärvi, 200 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle.

Getting there might seem like a hurdle, but Sherill Stitz of Platinum Travel Associates says using a travel agency to help with the details can create a seamless experience. An agent can make traveling to Sweden far more accessible and affordable than travelers might expect. Agents have more suppliers, discounts and deals at their fingertips than the average person can find online.

If making all the arrangements of a holiday getaway are a bit intimidating, Sherill says a seven- to 14-day Scandinavian cruise in the Baltic Sea may be more your style.

“Cruising is nice because it’s like a floating boutique hotel. Combining multiple lodging, dining and entertainment options in one place can make vacation less stressful,” Sherill says. “By adding land excursions at each port of call, travelers can immerse themselves in local cultures.”

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Christmas Market, Gothenburg, Sweden

Not the traveling kind but still want to experience a little taste of Sweden? Visit the annual Julmarknad or holiday market at The House of Sweden, a part of the Swedish Embassy in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 7 to hunt for unique gifts and food of Sweden.

Offerings at this market include Kosta Boda and Orrefors glassware and seasonal décors like Christmas elves and candelabras. Take a Swedish Fika break, which involves strong, dark coffee served with cake, and enjoy Swedish Christmas carols performed during the Santa Lucia Procession.

Whether Stockholm

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streets

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A MAIN STREET CHRISTMAS IN MOUNT AIRY

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A German turned Brit, George Frideric Händel was born in Germany in 1685. Beethoven said of Händel, “He is the greatest composer that ever lived.” High praise from one of the other greatest composers who ever lived! Handel wrote many operas, sonatas and organ concertos. Among them was his most famous and sustained work, a musical composition called Messiah. It was the popular music of its time, flashy and avant-garde, unlike the standard music of the mid-18th century.

Soloists were encouraged to change the original notes to show off their voices. Messiah was first performed in Dublin, Ireland, in 1742. (Fun Fact: Frederick was officially founded three years

CELEBRATING WITH THE MESSIAH

later, in 1745, making the Messiah Oratorio and our town the same age).

The reception in Dublin was resounding, with

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more than 700 people in attendance, and women were encouraged to wear dresses without hoops to allow for more patrons in the theater. Over time, the performance of Handel’s Messiah migrated from Easter to Christmas and has since become a regular holiday tradition for millions of people around the world.

Fast forward 275 years, and you can find a holiday performance of the Messiah in nearly every major city in the world. Frederick has its own production of Handel’s Messiah here at the Weinberg Center. This year is the 25th anniversary of its appearance in Frederick’s tradition performed by the Frederick Children’s Chorus.

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