Mynorth Holidays 2018

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100+ hand-picked gifts from Up North

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Woo the rock hound in your life with a Petoskey stone pendant tied up with string. ... Korner Gem, Traverse City, 231-929.9175, kornergem.com

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Snip holly or cedar from the backyard hedges and attach with festive Washi tape. A pencil eraser dipped in white paint makes pretty polka dots— use the dull side of the paper for best adhesion.

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At last, an idea for all those corks you’ve stashed.

Make a mini-tree with an evergreen bough and a cork “trunk.” Doodle on a tiding of joy.

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Mine your Instagram pics for a wintery wonderland moment. Print, tape and repeat.

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This 2018 release by recently retired and longtime Little Traverse Conservancy Executive Director, Tom Bailey, makes an excellent coffee table addition for every Up North cottage and home.

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Over 20 varieties available for the Holiday Season SERVING NORTHERN MICHIGAN & BEYOND FOR OVER 30 YEARS!

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Holiday Peppermint Cookies A seasonal favorite available during December only each year. Choose between semi-sweet or white chocolate paired with hand cut soft peppermint chunks. Can’t go wrong either way!

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Our 17oz coffee mug is loaded with a dozen of our Mini 1oz Original Chocolate Chunk Cookies.

TOM’S MOM’S COOKIES We Ship Everywhere!

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CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING November 24, 6:30 p.m.

MERCHANTS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE December 1, 6–9 p.m. harborspringschamber.com

Harbor Springs The merry glow from the lights on the town Christmas tree, located in front of Holy Childhood of Jesus Church, have welcomed rosy-cheeked, bundled-up visitors to this picture-perfect harbor town since 1915.

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(1) FRESHWATER PEARL WRIST WRAPPING BRACELETS, Elizabeth Blair Fine Pearls, Harbor Springs, 231. 526.7500, elizabethblair.com, $100 each (2) WOMAN’S LEOPARD SPERRYS, Propellers, Harbor Springs, 231.526.6885, $85, walstrom.com/propellers $85

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(3) WOOL & FUR GLOVE/HAT SET BY LINDA RICHARDS, Hilda of Harbor, 231.526-6914, FB, Hat $105; Gloves $85

(6) VINTAGE PEARL NECKLACE BY FRENCH KANDE, Hilda of Harbor, 231.526-6914, FB, $345

(4) IRISH BOAT SHOP MUG, Irish Boat Shop, Harbor Springs, 231.526.6225, irishboatshop.com, $9.95

(7) STORMY KROMER DOG OUTFIT, The Outfitter, Harbor Springs, 231.526.2621, outfitterharborsprings.com, hat $35; coat $45

(5) A DOZEN COOKIES IN A GIFT TIN, Tom’s Mom’s Cookies, Harbor Springs, 231.526.6606, tomsmomscookies.com, $25.95

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STAFFORD’S DOWNTOWN PETOSKEY HOLIDAY PARADE November 24, 10 a.m.–noon HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE December 7, 6–9 p.m. petoskeychamber.com

Petoskey Santa flies in to light the big, fat evergreen in the middle of Pennsylvania Park at this city’s Holiday Open House, held always on the first Friday of December. After, Santa visits with wee ones in the park gazebo, resplendent in lights and garland for the occasion.

PHOTO BY SCOTT CASTELEIN PHOTOGRAPHY

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(1) PENDLETON DOG COAT, Ruff Life Pet Outfitter, Petoskey, 231.347.1214, rufflifepet.com, $59; $49 (2) MICHIGAN ORNAMENTS, Somebody’s Gallery, Petoskey, 231.881.4745, somebodysgallery.com, $30 each

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(3) MACKINAC BRIDGE IN WINTER, Print on Canvas, Glass Lake Photography, Petoskey, 231.881.9303, glasslakesphotography.com, prices vary by size.

(4) DEUTER CHILDREN’S BACKPACK, Bear Cub Outfitters, Petoskey, 231.439.9500, FB, $45.99

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(5) ROAST AND TOAST MUG, Roast and Toast, Petoskey, 231.347.7767, roastandtoast.com, $10 (6) SPEAQUA WATERFRONT SPEAKERS, Bear Cub Outfitters, Petoskey, 231.439.9500, FB, $64.99

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(7) FATHER CHRISTMAS, J.W. Shorter & Son Mercantile, 231.347.6540, grandpashorters.com/ j-w-shorter-son-mercantile, $52.99 (8) STRIPED LASAGNA PASTA, Symon’s General Store, Petoskey, 231.347.2438, symonsgeneralstore.com, $16.95

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Give the gift of Stafford’s. Always a perfect fit!

MAKE THIS HOLIDAY SPECIAL WITH A GIFT FROM MAPLE MOON SUGARBUSH AND WINERY.

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Stafford’s gift cards can be used at any Stafford’s location - Bay View Inn, Crooked River Lodge, Perry Hotel, the Pier or Weathervane Restaurants.

Use them for dining, lodging, gift shop purchases and more. Stop by any Stafford’s establishment, choose a denomination and your Christmas shopping is done!

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(9) WOOL SLIPPERS, Somebody’s Gallery, Petoskey, 231.881.4745, somebodysgallery.com, $52

(11) MAPLE MOON BOURBON SYRUP, Northgoods, Petoskey, 231.347.1775, north-goods.com $14.95

(10) SEA BAG, Handcrafted from recycled sails The Katydid, Petoskey, 231.758.1030, thekatydid.com, $45

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HOLIDAY PARADE AND TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION November 23, 3–6 p.m. visitcharlevoix.com

Charlevoix Lake Charlevoix may be ice, but the shore-side cookies and cocoa by the Christmas tree in downtown East Park warm the tummies of the crowds that assemble on Bridge Street for the annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting on November 23.

PHOTO BY MICHAEL MURPHY IV PHOTOGRAPHY

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(1) SANBORN MINNESOTA PADDLE, Schulman Paddleworks, Charlevoix, 231.437.3157, schulmanpaddleworks.com, $170.00 (2) NEWARI HANDKNIT HAT & GLOVES, J. Phillips, Charlevoix, 231.547.6072, FB, gloves $29; hat: $39 (3) DOG BOWL, The Lake House, Charlevoix, 231.437.3425, thelakehousecharlevoix.com, 231.437.3425, $25

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(7) PENDLETON RAIN BOOTS, National Park CollectionClothing Company, Charlevoix, 231.547.6361, myclothingco.com, $105 (8) ROCKYOURKID GUITAR SHIRT, Ga GA For Kids, Charlevoix, 231.547.1600, gagaforkids.com,$49

(6) ROCKYOURKID BALLET OUTFITS, Ga GA For Kids, Charlevoix, 231.547.1600, gagaforkids.com, small $55; large $58

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Dress in Style this Holiday with a custom look from thistle! Our stylists will help you find the perfect outfit for yourself or loved ones. We also carry gift items including jewelry, Swan Creek candles, Beekman 1802, and dog gifts including our NEW doggie denim!!

Nov. 23: Holiday Tree Lighting Dec. 1: Holiday Open House Dec. 7: 26th Annual Holly Days Dec. 28: Second City Holiday Revue

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Gourmet Salt Water Taffy For a step back in time in Downtown Charlevoix Great Stocking Stuffers and Advent Calendar Gifts We also carry SUGAR FREE taffy

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(9) MAPLE SRIRACHA & MAPLE BBQ, Harwood Gold, Charlevoix, 231.437.3900, harwoodgold.com, sriracha $7.95; bbq $6.95 (10) HANDPAINTED CHARLEVOIX CHRISTMAS TREE BULB, Elements, Charlevoix, 231. 547.5820, FB, $10

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(11) GOURMET SALTWATER TAFFY, The Taffy Barrel, Charlevoix, 231.547.9288, thetaffybarrel.com, $4.75/0.5lb (12) UNO DE 50 BRACELET & EARRINGS, J. Phillips, Charlevoix, 231.547.6072, FB, bracelet: $145; earrings: $110

(14) PJ HARLOW PJ SET, Ga GA For Kids, Charlevoix, 231.547.1600, gagaforkids.com, nightie $59.99; lounge pants $67; cardigan $57 (15) TIN WOODY, True North Interior Design & Antiques, Charlevoix, 231.437.3833, FB, $125

(13) ZINC TAGS AND SOAPSTONE CHALK, Bloom Floral Design, Charlevoix, 231.675.9017, bloomfloraldesign.com, tags $10; chalk $8

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Nov. 17: Polar Express PJ Party Nov. 17: Earlier than the Bird Holiday Sales Nov. 22: Kiwanis Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run Nov. 23: Holiday Open House & Santa Parade Dec. 1: Holiday Hobby Craft Show Dec. 5: Jolly Gingerbread

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SANTA PARADE AND HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE November 23, 5–9 p.m. boynechamber.com

Boyne City Tiny tots with their eyes aglow will find it hard to sleep after Boyne City’s holiday kickoff on November 23. A Santa parade, visits with Santa, free carriage rides, live nativity scene (pet Gunther the camel!), and as always, beautiful Lake Charlevoix waving happy holidays in the background.

PHOTO BY MICHIGAN BAREFOOT MEMORIES

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(1) 2019 AHMEEK 95 SKIS, Shaggy’s Skis, Boyne City, 231.459.4323, skishaggys.com, $649

(3) KITCHEN BOA TOWEL, Country Now & Then, Boyne City, 231.582.2355, FB, $24.99

(2) MICHIGAN CAP, Boyne Trading Co., 231.582.6445, FB, $22

(4) CHARLEVOIX BREWING CO. HOODIE, Boyne City Tap Room, Boyne City, 231.459.4487, bctaproom.com, $20

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(6) BANNED BOOKS MUG, Local Flavor Books, Boyne City, 231.582.7499, localflavorbookstore.com, $15.95

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Elk Rapids Come Dasher, come Dancer, Prancer and Vixen—to Elk Rapids on December 1. This darling town tucked along Lake Michigan, Elk Lake and the Elk River welcomes reindeer to its holiday celebration from 12:30 to 2:30 pm.

As the sun sets, take a free horse-drawn wagon or sleigh ride and then join the carolers around a community bonfire.

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HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE December 1, 12:30-8 p.m. elkrapidschamber.org

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(1) PISTIL LEATHER GLOVES, Stuff & Such, Elk Rapids, 231.264.9093, FB, mens $50; womens $76

(5) METAL BEACH HOUSE SIGN, Ginger Snaps, Elk Rapids, 231.264.8922, FB $16.99

(9) PERFORATED MOTIF TOTE, Haystacks, Elk Rapids, 231.498.2086, haystacks.net, $64.00

(2) SOCKS IN BALLS, Stuff & Such, Elk Rapids, 231.264.9093, FB, $10.95

(6) MICHIGAN MITTEN CANDLE, Relish, Elk Rapids, 231.498.2272, relishtc.com, $34.00

(10) METAL CAR AND TRAILER SCULPTURE, Mullaly’s 128 Gallery, Elk Rapids, 231.264.6660, mullalys128.com, $575

(3) TEXTURED POCKET DRESS, Relish, Elk Rapids, 231.498.2272, relishtc.com, $55.00

(7) BATH BOMBS & SOAP DISH, Wildflower Soapworks, Elk Rapids, 231.264.8000, wildflowersoapworks.com, daisy: $8 each, balls: $4 each, soap dish: $4

(11) TWO TONE BIAS SKIRT, Haystacks, Elk Rapids, 231.498.2086, haystacks.net, $56.00

(4) TINY MUSIC BOXES, Nature Connection, Elk Rapids, 231.264.6330, natureconnection-er.com, $7.95 each

(8) OLLIE’S SKI TRIP CHILDREN’S DISH SET ILLUSTRATED

BY SWEDISH ARTIST ELSA BESKOW, Cellar 152 Wine & Gourmet Market, 231.264.9000, cellar152.com, $38

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DOWNTOWN LIGHT PARADE, SANTA’S ARRIVAL & TREE LIGHTING November 17, 5:30–9 p.m.

LADIES’ NIGHT IN DOWNTOWN TRAVERSE CITY December 6, 5–9 p.m

DOWNTOWN TRAVERSE CITY COCOA CRAWL Sip cocoa around downtown and vote for your favorite!

December 2, 11 a.m–2 p.m.

MEN’S NIGHT IN DOWNTOWN TRAVERSE CITY 5–9p.m., December 13 downtowntc.com

T raverse City Grand Traverse Bay winks in the background as happy families make their way from the Christmas tree set in the middle of Cass Street (at Front Street) to Santa’s House at City Centre Plaza a block away.

Note: the festivities are the Saturday before Thanksgiving this year— earlier than usual!

PHOTO BY JILL COOK

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(1) GOLD MEASURING SET, Wood & Cloth, Traverse City, 231.421.8710, woodandcloth.com, cups $17; spoons $10

(5) CROCHET COASTERS, Peppercorn, Traverse City, 231.941.4146, peppercorntc.com, $9.99 set of 4

(2) QUICK REFERENCE TEA TOWEL, Peppercorn, Traverse City, 231.941.4146, peppercorntc.com, $9.99

(6) STERLING SILVER FOREST FLOOR LINK BRACELET WITH GOLD LEAF, Becky Thatcher Designs, Traverse City, 231.947.5088, beckythatcherdesigns.com, $325

(3) HAMMERED BRASS BAR SET, Ella's, Traverse City, 231.947.9401, swingbyellas.com, tools and shaker, $70 each (4)HAPPY CAMPER CERAMIC SERVING TRAYS, Suhm-thing, Traverse City, 231.941.0150, FB $32 set

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(7) STERLING SILVER LONG BARK TEXTURED SADDLE RING WITH DIAMOND, Becky Thatcher Designs, Traverse City, 231.947.5088, beckythatcherdesigns.com, $650

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(8) FUSTINIS STARTER PACK, Three olive oils and three vinegars, Fustini's Oils & Vinegars, Traverse City, 231.944.1145, fustinis.com, $45 (9) PETERSON’S BACKYARD BIRDS OF THE MIDWEST POSTER, Wildbirds Unlimited, 231.946.0431, traversecity.wbu.com, $18.99 (10) URBAN BIRDWATCHING NOTEBOOK, Premier Floral Design and Gift Emporium, the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Traverse City, 231.947.1167, premierfloraldesign.com, $8

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(11) HANDMADE 14K GOLD AND DIAMOND BRACELET, Gold and Jaye Jewelry, Traverse City, 231.252.4132, FB, $2600; earrings $549

(14) GOLD MUSHROOM RING WITH DIAMOND, Becky Thatcher Designs, Traverse City, 231.947.5088, beckythatcherdesigns.com, $1795

(12) GROWLER W/ GROWLER DRYER, High Five Threads, Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Traverse City, 231.668.8591, highfivethreads.com, growler $15; dryer $10

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ALPINE CHOCOLAT HAUS, 12-PIECE GIFT BOX Alpine Chocolat Haus, Boyne City, 231.582.2355, alpine-chocolat-haus.com, $13.99

AMERICAN SPOON FOODS GIFT SET: Heirloom Red Pepper Relish $12.95, Salted Maple Caramel $12.95, Apricot Jam $10.95, American Spoon, Traverse City, 231.935.4480, spoon.com

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GREAT LAKES TEA & SPICE LOOSE TEA: Sweetwater Vanilla $8.95, Orange Cream Soother $8.95, Pomegranate White, $16.95 Glen Arbor, 231.645.8327, teaandspice.com

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Leelanau The town halls, parks and shops of the villages along Leelanau Peninsula’s scenic M22 are aglow with lights and cheer at the holiday season. Check out events from shop-in-your-pjs to tree lightings.

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(1) FOLKLORE MUGS & COFFEE POT, Coastal Glen Arbor, 231.835.2120, crystalriveroutfitters.com/coastal $12 each (2) LITERARY GUEST SOAPS, Lima Bean, Suttons Bay, 231.271.5462, thelimabean.net, $4 each (3) ROBERTO TIRADO TERACOTTA SCULPTURES, Tampico, Leland, 231.256.7747, tampicolelandmi.com, Bird $12, La Luna $85 (4) VIOLIN SHAPED CHEESEBOARD, The Pennington Collection, Northport, 231.386-9890, penningtoncollection.com, $66

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(12) ITALIAN BALSAM VINEGAR & GREEK FIRST COLD PRESS OLIVE OIL, Great Lakes Tea & Spice, Glen Arbor, 231.645.8327, teaandspice.com, Meyer Lemon Balsamic Vinegar, $17.95, Sweet Cherry Balsamic Vinegar, $24.95, Greek Green Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil, $21.95

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(16) HOUSE DRINKING CHOCOLATE, Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate, Empire, 231.326.3030, grocersdaughter.com, $3.50

(20) WINE TAPA NO MORE BUGS IN YOUR WINE!, Amoritas Vineyards, Lake Leelanau, 231.994.2300, amoritasvineyards.com, Tapa, $5

(17) FOUR-PIECE CHOCOLATE GIFT BOX, Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate, Empire, 231.326.3030, grocersdaughter.com, $10

(21) PATAGONIA CLASSIC BALKAN HAT, Coastal Glen Arbor, 231.835.2120, crystalriveroutfitters.com/coastal, $35

(13) THREE-STACK RINGS, TOPAZ EARRINGS & RING, Pearl, moonstone, white topaz Arabella, Glen Arbor, 231.645.7225, arabellaconcepts.com, $175; $395 each

(18) HANDPAINTED BLESSINGS BOWL, Shoreline Arts, Suttons Bay, 231.313.4228, shorelinearts309.com, $98

(22) ROCK LIQUID SOAP & SPONGE HOLDER, Painted Bird, Suttons Bay, 231.271.3050, painted-bird.com, $38; $26

(14) MAN’S BEST FRIEND TIE BY BIRD DOG BAY, Dune Berry, Leland, 231.933.0001, duneberry.com, $85

(19) MEND JEWELRY, Miser’s Hoard, Empire, 231.620.1829, the-misers-hoard.business.site, necklace $30; earrings $20

(23) MEN’S SOCKS, Pantherella and Marcollani, Bahle’s of Suttons Bay, Suttons Bay, 231.271.3841, bahles.net, $26-$28

(15) SMATHERS & BRANSON KEY CHAINS, Dune Berry, Leland, 231.933.0001, duneberry.com, $30 each HOLIDAYS

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The Misers’ Hoard Uptown finds in Downtown Empire

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(25) PATAGONIA KIDS' HAT, Coastal Glen Arbor, 231.835.2120, crystalriveroutfitters.com/coastal, $29

(26) PATAGONIA KIDS' MITTENS, Coastal Glen Arbor, 231.835.2120, crystalriveroutfitters.com/coastal, $29 each

(29) KATE SPADE INSULATED TUMBLER Dune Berry, Leland, 231.933.0001, duneberry.com, $18

(33) KATE SPADE THERMAL MUG, Dune Berry Leland, 231.933.0001, duneberry.com, $18

(30) PENDLETON MOTOR ROBE , Coastal Glen Arbor, 231.835.2120, crystalriveroutfitters.com/coastal, $99.50

(34) COIN BANK PUZZLE, Coastal, Glen Arbor, 231.835.2120, crystalriveroutfitters.com/coastal, $15

(27) LET’S GO GLAMPING CHILDREN’S OUTFIT, Empire Outdoors, Empire, 231.326.5433, empireoutdoors.com, $29.99

(28) REEL TIRED CHILDREN’S OUTFIT, Empire Outdoors, Empire, 231.326.5433, empireoutdoors.com, $29.99

(31) NEXYZ, Enerdyne, Suttons Bay, 231.271.6033, enerdynet.com, $64.99

(35) MAMA BEAR AND HER CUBS HOODIE, Empire Outdoors, Empire, 231.326.5433, empireoutdoors.com, $39.99

(32) HOME SLACKLINE, Brain Storm, Suttons Bay, 231.271.0314, brainstormsb.com, $62.99

(36) PARADISE BOUND LUGGAGE TAG, Lilly Pulitzer, Dune Berry, Leland, 231.933.0001, duneberry.com, $12

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Stuff their stocking with Michigan state parks

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(4) L’ARTISTE LACEUP BOOTS, Luna Boutique, Beulah, 231.882.7359, lunaboutiquebeulah.com, $139

(2) CUDDLE (HANDLELESS) MUGS, 254 South, Beulah, info@254south.com, 254south.com, $21.50 each

(5) METAL REINDEER, Crystal Moon, Beulah, 231.651.5009, FB, $125

(3) CHIKIE BOOTS, Luna Boutique, Beulah, 231.882.7359, lunaboutiquebeulah.com, $142

(6) PINE AND COTTON BOUGHS, Crystal Moon, Beulah, 231.651.5009, FB, $15

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TREE LIGHTING & SANTA Santa at Frankfort High School (1–3p.m.), free carriage rides all day and tree lighting at 7 p.m., November 24, frankfort-elberta.com

Frankort On November 24, hop aboard a carriage in front of the Frankfort High School for an old-fashioned ride through this storybook town dressed for the holidays. Santa will be in the school from 1 to 3 p.m. and the town Christmas tree is lit at 7 p.m.

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(3) LAKE MICHIGAN UNSALTED BLANKET, Michigan Rag Co., 231.352.7028, marushka.com $26.99

(2) LOCALLY MADE MITTENS, Hull’s of Frankfort, 231.352.4642, hullsoffrankfort.com $39.99

(4) SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY T-SHIRT, Stormcloud Brewing Company, Frankfort, 231.352.0118, stormcloudbrewing.com, $25

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(4) SUSHI GO! CARD GAME, Happy Owl Bookshop, Manistee, 231.887.4411, happyowlbookshop.com, $13.99

(2) RED DANGLE EARRINGS, Moving Spirits, Manistee, 231.299.3005, FB, $10

(5) BEACH GLASS CHRISTMAS TREE, Swankyz, Manistee, 231.887.4187 swankyz.com, $49.99

(3) DUTCH OVEN WITH BUILT-IN THERMOMETER, The Ideal Kitchen, Manistee, 231.398.9895, theidealkitchen.com, $299.90

(6) NORTH CHANNEL BREWING GROWLER & LOGO STICKER, North Channel Brewing, Manistee, 231.299.1020, northchannelbrewing.com, growler $8; sticker $4

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Cadillac City Park sparkles with joy and merriment through the holidays, beginning with the city’s Christmas in the Park event on November 24.

Santa, nativity scenes, caroling and spectacular lights— all with beautiful Lake Cadillac in the background.

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CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK & LIGHT UP DOWNTOWN CADILLAC November 24, 6 p.m. cadillac.org

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(1) MICHIGAN RINGS, Wexford Jewelers, Cadillac, 231.775.1289, wexfordjewelers.com, silver $119; copper $49; silver w/blue diamonds $459 (2) AVA’S ILLUMINATIONS CANDLE, The Ultimate Gift, Cadillac, 231.468.3230, theultimategiftstop.com, $24.98 (3) HAT & FINGERLESS GLOVE SET, Serendipity, Cadillac, 231.468.3241, iloveserendipity.com, hat $26.95; gloves $28.95

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(4) WINTER IN MICHIGAN SIGN, Serendipity, Cadillac, 231.468.3241, iloveserendipity.com, $110.95

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(7) EMINENCE ORGANIC SKIN CARE STARTER KIT, Blossom Boutique, Cadillac, 231.775.6461, FB, $78.95

(5) REINDEER BUCKET, Serendipity, Cadillac, 231.468.3241, iloveserendipity.com, $34.95 (6) THIS GRANDMA IS FABULOUS MUG, Country Cottage Decor, Cadillac, 231.779.2434, countrycottagehomedecor.com, $11.99

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Pure Michigan Enamel Pendant

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Ironton Cable Pearl Bracelet

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