Editor's Letter
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hristmas time is here. In my opinion there is nothing like this time of year. Bows and bells, Christmas lights everywhere, and the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping brings me joy. In our December issue, we are focusing on the uniqueness of an Arizona Christmas. What do you do when all you have in your front yard is a cactus? You wrap it in lights of course! Aside from this unique aspect of Christmas here, there are tons of other unique Christmas activities and traditions that take place in our desert wonderland. In this issue you will find yourself “Dreaming of an Arizona Christmas.”
Moms and dads, take a “Field Trip” with your kids to Santa’s Workshop. And no you don’t have to bundle up and buy a plane ticket to the North Pole. All you have to do is jump in the car for a short ride up to Flagstaff where Santa’s elves are awaiting your visit. There is no other experience like this anywhere else in the United States. The 9,000-square-foot workshop will take you and your kids through an experience that you won’t soon forget. So grab a coat and head up to Flagstaff to enjoy the wonder of the North Pole Experience. Read about the South Mountain Christmas Party in our Giving Back column. Although Christmas is a time of joy for so many people, there are still thousands of people throughout the world and throughout our own city that do not look forward to this time of year. There are children who don’t receive presents and parents who struggle just to keep a meal on the table. This great organization has been working to better this situation for so many in our Phoenix area. Be inspired to get involved and help touch the life of someone else this season. Ice-skating outside in Scottsdale? Yes! Because of the W Hotel, this is a possibility. For the second year in a row, the W Hotel in Downtown Scottsdale transforms their outdoor WET pool deck area into a winter wonderland. A 1,500-square-foot synthetic skating rink called CHILL will accompany the heated pool this year, allowing guests the option between time in the pool or time on the ice. This is definitely a winter activity unlike any other in the desert. Also remember to leave your calendars open so you don’t miss any of the neat winter activities going on all December long. Around Town is also a good column to check out to find announcements regarding menu changes at your favorite restaurant, new store openings and more.
december 2013 publisher & sales director
Drew Mulder | DMulder@LifestylePubs.com | 480.247.2607
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Moriah Schowengerdt | Moriah@LifestylePubs.com
contributing writers Kathleen Blair, Kory Kilmer, Michelle Guerrero, Cate Ritter, Tom Strongman, Michelle Parkhurst, Mary Ann Biermeier, Suzette Zara, Dr. Lisa Bienstock, Alison Stanton
contributing photographers Proven Media, Brad Reed Photography, Nieman Marcus
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corporate team chief executive officer | Steven Schowengerdt president | Matthew Perry chief financial officer | DeLand Shore
national editor | Lisa Cooke Harrison director of marketing | Brad Broockerd national art director | Carrie Julian advertising director | Mike Baugher production coordinator | Christina Sandberg graphic designers | Sara Minor, Cyndi Vreeland executive assistant | Lori Cunningham senior web developer | Lynn Owens
it director | Randy Aufderheide
Spread some love, sing some carols, and experience Christmas in true Arizona fashion. Merry Christmas,
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