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s midnight approaches on New Year’s Eve, revelers anxiously anticipate toasting the arrival of a new year with a glass of something bubbly. Once the cork is popped and the drinks are poured, the party can truly begin.

Although revelers may assume any fizzy beverage they are served is champagne, by the true definition of the word, they actually may be drinking something else — one of many varieties of sparkling wine.

True champagne Authentic champagne is named after Champagne, France, the region where the grapes used to make it are grown, fermented and bottled.

According to European law, the only labels that are allowed to include the name “Champagne” must be bottled within 100 miles of this region, which is close to Paris.

The taste of champagne is unique thanks to the soil in which the grapes are grown. It is a mineral-rich soil and imparts that flavor into the beverage.

Champagne is made from a unique base of grapes that include Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay grapes. Experts with Wine Country also say that roughly 90 percent of all blended champagnes use a ratio of 2⁄3 red and 1⁄3 Chardonnay mixes.

Another component that sets champagne apart is the process by which it is made. It is strictly controlled by the Appellation d’Origine Controlée. This certification dictates how a producer may grow

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the grapes and how the grapes can be harvested and processed.

Champagne is produced by méthode champenoise, a process that is said to have been invented by a monk named Dom Perignon.

This procedure involves double fermentation in bottles and creates an earthy, yeasty flavor.

Sparkling wines Champagne is sparkling wine, but not all sparkling wines are champagne. Other notable types of sparkling wine include Italian Prosecco and Spanish Cava.

Sparking wine is produced in regions of France as well as in the United States and Canada. But sparkling wine can be made just about anywhere grapes are grown.

Sparkling wines are often doublefermented in steel containers instead of bottles.

People are drawn to other sparkling wines besides champagne for various reasons. For some, cost is a heavy consideration, as authentic champagne can be considerably more expensive than sparkling wine.

In addition, some people find less expensive champagnes are not as palate-pleasing as sparkling wines.

Few things are more universally associated with celebrations than a bottle of bubbly. Subtle differences set sparkling wines apart from champagne, but personal preference is oftentimes the deciding factor when choosing which beverage to choose for a special occasion.

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commemorating deceased friends and family members. It is common for those in Chile to set up chairs next to graves in the cemetery.

ach December 31st, people anxiously await and count down to the arrival of the new year. January 1 often is a time for reflection and for making future plans. It also is a holiday full of tradition.

Notable New Year’s traditions include toasting champagne beneath skies lit up by fireworks, kissing one’s sweetheart at midnight and making resolutions to better oneself in the year ahead.

New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day traditions vary across the globe.

The following is a look at the unique ways people ring in the new year throughout the world.

• Filipinos embrace round fruits for the new year. The custom includes gathering 12 different round fruits for each month of the year. The round shape symbolizes wealth and prosperity.

• Around Stonehaven, Scotland, people wield large fireballs for the Hogmanay festival on New Year’s Eve. The idea is to ward off evil spirits by swinging balls of fires over the heads of trained professionals and then tossing them into the sea. The tradition has endured for more than 100 years.

• In the Eastern Orthodox Greek Church, Christmas isn’t celebrated until January 7.

Aghios Vassilis, the Greek Santa Claus, makes his rounds on New Year’s Day. • Chilean families celebrate the arrival of the new year by

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• Burmese people end the Thingyan water festival on New Year’s Day. Since April, they have celebrated the arrival of Thagyamin, a celestial Buddhist figure, with the firing of water cannons. The water-logged revelry ends with the new year.

• Siberians celebrate the new year’s with the planting of the “New Year’s Tree” underneath frozen lakes. This “yolka” is said to symbolize the coming of Father Frost, but also represents starting over.

• Grapes are a hallmark of Spanish New Year’s celebrations.

Throughout Spain, revelers gobble a grape per second as they count down the last 12 seconds of the year. Each grape corresponds to good luck for the 12 months of the new year.

• In Denmark, residents break old dishes on the doorsteps of family and friends on New Year’s Day. The bigger the pile, the more friends and good will in the new year.

• In China, wthe new year will be celebrated on January 25, 2020 according to the lunar calendar, celebrants paint their doors red or hang red curtains or cutouts on windows to symbolize good luck.

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century advertisers — especially the artists responsible for Coca-Cola ads — portrayed Santa in a red suit with a big smile.

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The presents are being purchased and wrapped.

The stockings will soon be hung on the fireplace mantle. Mistletoe is pinned above the front entryway, and poinsettias add rich color to home decor.

Tradition is integral come the holiday season. Throughout the month of December, traditions fill people’s days and comprise the many reasons why individuals decorate, celebrate and dine the way they do this time of year. But few may know the origins of some of the most beloved holiday traditions.

Christmas is rife with traditions that date back ages.

Christmas stockings The Christmas stockings of today may be a byproduct of various traditions. One such tradition dates back to a Dutch custom in which children would leave shoes full of food to feed St. Nicholas’ donkeys, and then St. Nicholas would leave small gifts in return.

Another origin story of Christmas stockings can be traced to the 12th

century, when nuns would leave socks full of nuts, fruit and tangerines for the poor. This is why some people still put tangerines in Christmas stockings.

Christmas tree Christmas Trees are everywhere this time of year. The use of evergreen trees predates Christmas and is associated with the pagan festival of Saturnalia, which celebrated the agricultural god Saturn with partying and gift-giving. During the winter solstice, green branches served as a reminder that spring would arrive anew. Germans are credited with first

bringing evergreens into their homes and decorating them.

Santa Claus Santa Claus’ origin story can be traced to St. Nicholas, a Christian bishop who lived during the fourth century. St. Nicholas was very generous and gave away his fortune to help the needy. He also did various other good deeds. St. Nicholas became infamous and began to be known by various names around the world. The Dutch called him Sinter Klaas, which was eventually transformed to Santa Claus. The jolly persona came later when 20th

Mistletoe Mistletoe is hung in doorways, and couples who stand beneath are encouraged to share a kiss.

The tradition of hanging it in the house goes back to the times of the ancient Druids. Mistletoe was thought to bring good luck to a household and ward off evil spirits. The custom of kissing under mistletoe can be traced to England.

Originally, a berry was picked from the sprig of mistletoe before the person could be kissed. When all the berries had gone, there could be no more kissing.

Christmas bells Church bells ring for many special services, including Christmas mass.

During Christmas midnight mass in the Catholic Church, the altar bells may be rung while the priest says the “Gloria.” Bells are part of caroling, and jingling bells are associated with sleighs and Santa’s reindeer.

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• Spend more time in the kitchen.

Add delicious scents to the home by way of freshly baked goods or holiday meals. Nothing beats the smell of cookies right out of the oven, and the scents can linger for hours.

oliday decor is as much about the sights and sounds as it is about the scents of the season. Few things evoke the holiday spirit as much as the aroma of fresh evergreen or spicy cinnamon and cloves. Incorporating inviting aromas into holiday decor can make homes feel even more special.

• Make beeswax ornaments. Add scented oils to melted beeswax and pour into molds. Hang these creations as ornaments on trees or in other areas of the home.

Filling a home with fragrant decor takes a little ingenuity and planning.

Here are some ideas to incorporate the scents of the holiday season into your decor.

• Use a real Christmas tree. An easy way to create a pine-like scent indoors is to select a real Christmas tree. Ask the tree farm which varieties are the most fragrant. If a fresh tree is not possible, fill a decorative basket with pine cones and evergreen boughs for that woodsy appeal.

• Create a seasonal scented simmer. Take to the stove to make a homemade air infusion from ingredients in and around the house. Simmer pine branches, citrus peels, vanilla,

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nutmeg, cinnamon, and whatever else can be placed in a pot or slow cooker with water. The scents will permeate the house for hours if enough water is added to the mixture.

• Make holiday sachets. Some of the same ingredients for the holiday simmer can be dried and sewn into sachets. Add ribbon and hang on real or artificial trees. Or tuck the pouches into various areas around the house.

• Experiment with scented candles. Scented candles can be found at various stores during the holiday season. Select among popular holiday aromas like pine, cinnamon, apples, and Christmas cookie varieties.

• Utilize essential oils. Natural food stores and other retailers may sell essential oils, which can be diluted and sprayed on surfaces or into the air. Exercise caution around upholstery, or test for staining before use.

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• Craft some “gingerbread” ornaments. A mixture of cinnamon, applesauce and glue can be used to make ornaments or gift tags that resemble gingerbread cookies, and these ornaments have more staying power than actual cookies.

• Design a pretty pomander. Stud an orange with cloves. Cut off the top of the orange and hollow out a place for a small tea light.

The warmth of the flame will produce more scent.

Rich and inviting aromas can fill a home with the holiday spirit.

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Holiday Happenings Magic of Lights

Friday, November 22nd Saturday, January 4th Jones Beach State Park Sunday - Thursday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Friday Saturday: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM https://magicoflights.com/ jonesbeach/ Magic of Lights is a festive, beautiful and exciting drive-through holiday lights experience, which features favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season while using the latest LED technology and digital animations. One carload, one price!

Ice Skating at Tanger Outlets Deer Park

Saturday, November 23rd Tuesday, December 31st 152 The Arches Circle, Deer Park https://www.tangeroutlet. com/deerpark/events/ december Enjoy ice skating at The Tanger Outlets in Deer Park with your entire family or special group! For hours of operation and additional information, please visit their website. Hours may change based on weather and center conditions.

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30th Annual Long Island Festival of Trees

Friday, November 29th, Saturday November 30th and Sunday December 1st 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Cradle of Aviation Museum Charles Lindbergh Blvd.

Garden City 516.572.4111 The Festival of Trees offers exciting new exhibits, a gingerbread village, live entertainment, spectacular displays of one-of-a-kind designer trees, vendors, indoor ice skating, Santa's gift shop and of course, Santa! Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.cpnassau.org.

Montauk's 2019 "Lighting The Lighthouse"

Saturday, November 30th 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 2000 Montauk Highway, Montauk 631-668-2544 The Montauk Lighthouse will be covered in beautiful lights and will be illuminated during this special holiday ceremony.

Admission and parking is free, though donations are welcome.

Vanderbilt Mansion Tree Lighting & House Tour

Annual Holiday Spectacular at the Holtsville Ecology Site

1880's Thanksgiving at Old Bethpage Village Restoration

Welcome Winter Walk at Sunken Meadow State Park

Saturday, November 30th 4:00 PM 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport 631.854.5539 This free, fun, familyfriendly community event features a performance by singers from the Carriage House Players theatre company, carol singing, an ornament workshop for children, hot chocolate and cookies and a visit from Mr. & Mrs. Claus! Guided tours will be available at 12:30PM, 1:00PM, 2:00PM, 3:00PM and 4:00PM.

Saturday, November 30thSunday, December 1st 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage https://www.obvrnassau. com/schedule-of-events Come celebrate Thanksgiving like Americans did in the 1880's! There will be traditional cooking demonstrations, fiddle music and lots of fun for the entire family!

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Beginning on Saturday, December 1st 5:00 PM 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville 631.451.9276 Enjoy festive lighted displays and take your photo with Santa during this indoor walk-through show! The show runs the first 3 weeks in December on Friday, Saturday an Sunday (Friday & Saturday from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM and Sunday from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM) $6/person and children 3 years old and younger are free.

Saturday, December 1st 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Route 25A and Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park 631.581.1072 Join the staff at Sunken Meadow State Park for a walk to see all of the activity as animals and plants prepare for winter! $4/person and children under age 3 are free!

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Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum

Friday, December 6th 5:30 PM 440 Montauk Highway, Great River 631.581.1002 Everyone is welcome to participate in the 23rd Annual Yuletide Celebration at Bayard Cutting Arboretum! Join others in a sing-a-long of traditional holiday carols, while awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus. Upon his arrival, Santa will light the tree. Hot beverages will be served outside. Please bring canned goods or a new and unwrapped toy for those in need in the community.

Annual Model Train Display

Friday, December 6thSunday, January 5th 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM 47 West Main Street, Babylon 631-587-3750 This annual holiday train layout is 240 feet and is inspired by community landmarks. Bring the whole family to view this interactive model train display in person!

24th Annual Charles Dickens Festival

Saturday, December 7th 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Port Jefferson Village https://www.gpjac.org/ events/24th-annual-charlesdickens-festival-1 The Village of Port Jefferson will magically transform into the Dickensian era, with streets

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that are filled with roaming characters such as Father Christmas, Dickens Mayor and Scrooge. Events are open to the public and most attractions are free of charge!

2019 Jingle All The Way 5K & Kids Run Run Rudolph 1K

Sunday, December 8th Cedar Creek Park 3340 Merrick Road, Seaford https://runsignup.com/ Race/Info/NY/Seaford/ JingleAllTheWay5km Adults and children are welcome to run either special holiday themed race! All athletes are encourages to bring a new and unwrapped toy to the race to be donated to the John Theissen Children's Foundation Annual Toy Drive. Visit their website for additional information!

Kids Holiday Festival

Sunday, December 8th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Huntington Hilton Hotel 598 Broadhollow Road, Melville https://www.eventbrite. com/e/2019-kidsholiday-festivaltickets-74811097005 This years Kids Holiday Festival is filled with fun activities for the entire family. There will be bounce houses, face painting, balloon twisting, a magic show, a separate toddler soft play area, gingerbread decorations, jewelry making, vendors, a very special princess appearance and much more. Parents can shop

with some amazing vendors and enjoy delicious food, while their kids are having fun!

Santa Brunch

Sunday, December 15th 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM Seating Times Long island Aquarium 431 East Main Street, Riverhead 631.208.9200 www.longislandaquarium. com Celebrate the season at the annual Long Island Aquarium Santa Brunch!

There will be a delicious buffet brunch in the Sea Star Ballroom and guests will make a special takehome holiday keepsake and have the opportunity to take a family photo with Santa!

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Holiday Show

Friday, December 20th 8:00 PM NYCB Live 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale 516.231.4848 www.tsotickets.com The Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be heading to NYCB Live for a special holiday show titled Christmas Even & Other Stories. Visit their website for more information.

New Year's Laughin' Eve Tuesday, December 31st 6:00 PM & 8:00 PM Theatre Three 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson 631.928.9100 www.theatrethree.com

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Laugh your way into the New Year by attending the 12th Annual New Year's Laughin' Eve. Celebrating New Year's Eve at Theatre Three has become a fun and outrageous tradition and this year's shows will feature top comedians!

New Year's Eve Bash 4 Kids

Tuesday, December 31st 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM The Whaling Museum & Education Center 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor 631.367.3418 Come get excited for the New Year with this artsykid-friendly celebration!

Create a time capsule, noisemaker and other crafts. Also, enjoy hot cocoa and cookies as you count down to noon! No registration required. $12/ participant (or $6 for members).

Hither Woods New Year's Day Hike

Wednesday, January 1st 11:00 AM Hither Woods State Park West Overlook on Route 27, Montauk http://www.ligreenbelt.org/ index.php?option=com_ Hike a long yet beautiful circuit through Montauk's spacious Hither Woods on New Year's Day! You will enjoy deep woods, as well as views along a secluded section of Block Island Sound coastline. Hike is approximately 9 miles.

Meet at the parking lot on the north side of NY 27 at East Hampton's Montauk Recycling Center. Please bring lunch and liquids.

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Shop small businesses to improve the holiday experience

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t’s the time of year when newspapers thicken with sales circulars and holiday advertisements. Consumers looking to beat the hustle and bustle and steer clear of the crowds this year may want to pay attention to local businesses in lieu of trekking to nearby shopping malls.

Every time consumers visit local coffee shops to grab a latte, pick up a dress at a nearby boutique or patronize a farmer’s market down the street, they are supporting a small business. The Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving are some of the busiest shopping days of the season, and they also can be some of the friendliest to small businesses.

Plaid Friday was conceptualized in Oakland. It may have been born in the Golden State, but the movement soon spread across the country. Plaid Friday is an alternative to big box stores’ Black Friday bonanzas. It is designed to promote both local and independently-

owned businesses during the holiday season. The name Plaid Friday was used to help people visualize the various threads of small businesses coming together to create a strong community fabric that was diverse and creativity.

Shoppers can continue their small business patronage with Small Business Saturday. This, too, is a counterpart to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The first event was created by American Express in conjunction with the nonprofit National Trust for Historic Preservation. Since its inception, many small business groups, merchants and politicians have touted the event and the Shop Small® mantra. The idea is that when small businesses thrive, communities and individuals thrive along with them.

The Small Business Administration says that, since 1995, small businesses have generated 66 percent of all new jobs in the United States. There are a number of big

reasons to shop small. One can start around the holidays and then continue all year long.

• Shopping small businesses helps give back to the community directly. According to Civic Economics, a strategic planning business, on average 48 percent of each purchase made at independent businesses is recirculated locally through tax money and other support.

• Small business owners often strive to provide personalized, hands-on customer service.

Repeat business is key to their survival, so they want to ensure shoppers are happy.

people you see in town, schools and elsewhere in the local community. Many consumers are comforted to know they’re supporting their neighbors, especially during the holiday season.

• Small businesses, since they are not beholden to corporate oversight in terms of what they sell, have greater flexibility. That allows them to offer a diverse product selection.

• Supporting local businesses is easy. And shoppers who like what they see can share the good news with others on social media.

• Small business owners often live nearby, and they’re the

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oughly 1.6 billion Christmas cards, including boxed cards, are purchased in a given year.

That's quite a lot of cards to address and mail, and many festive greetings for recipients to read and display.

• Decorate your packages. Instead of overspending on preprinted gift bags, make your own.

Buy plain bags in a solid color and then embellish them with cutout patterns or pictures from Christmas cards.

With so much money and effort put into sharing Christmas greetings, some people may wonder how they can prolong the merriment offered by these cards. Here are some creative ways to put Christmas cards to new use once this holiday season has come and gone.

• Make your own gift tags.

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that can be saved year after year, which also will dress up refrigerators or other magnetic surfaces. This idea works well for photo greeting cards as well.

• Make Christmas card ornaments.

Use the cards to create uniquely shaped ornaments for the tree.

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Explore your creative side and decorate your tree at the same time.

• Create greeting card garlands.

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• Frame favorite cards. Make greeting cards a permanent part of holiday decor by framing the most decorative ones you receive. Use these frames year after year and put them on display with other holiday decorations.

• Make a wine bottle gift tag. Use a 11/4-inch hole punch to create an opening for the neck of a wine bottle on a piece of folded card stock. Glue a greeting card to the portion of the card stock that will lay flush with the wine bottle and you have a decorative wine tag.

• Shred older cards for confetti.

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Great gifts for people who help year-round

he holiday season begins in late November and runs through New Year’s Day. It is marked by various gatherings of friends and family, decadent foods, cocktails, traveling, and gift exchanges. The National Retail Federation says consumers will spend an average of $967 during the holiday season. However, the joy of the holidays also is about all of the memorable experiences that tend to make the season so beloved.

With that in mind, here are 30 ways to make the holiday season that much more merry.

1. Visit with an elderly or housebound neighbor and share conversation.

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he holiday season is a time to connect with loved ones.

Families gather during the holiday season, and friends reconnect.

2. Donate gently used toys to a children’s hospital.

3. Research the history of the holiday and share it with people you care about.

4. Make handmade Christmas tree ornaments.

5. Donate money to a charity or other good cause.

6. Encourage “pay it forward” movements in your community.

Start by doing something simple like buying a coffee for a complete stranger.

7. Feed birds facing the cold, winter weather.

8. Take a ride or walk around the neighborhood to look at decorated houses.

9. Make a fire in a fire pit in the yard and toast marshmallows while sipping hot chocolate.

10. Binge watch holiday movies.

11. Attend the concert of a children’s choir.

12. Help a friend decorate his or her home.

13. Host a tree-trimming party.

14. Schedule a day for baking cookies.

15. Sing Christmas carols at a nursing home.

16. Put together care packages of items and send them to troops overseas.

17. Share the holidays with a military family whose spouse

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is in service and can’t make it home.

18. O ffer to shop for someone who is homebound due to age, a chronic illness or injury.

19. V isit a large city to look at Christmas window displays.

20. B uy and hang real mistletoe … and use it.

21. M ake a new friend and invite him or her to a holiday party for the first time.

22. B abysit a newborn so his or her parents can get errands done or just catch up on rest.

23. Volunteer at a soup kitchen.

24. S hare the religious traditions of your holiday with someone of a different faith.

25. I f weather permits, go sledding, build a snowman or have a snowball fight.

26. S hare favorite memories at family holiday dinners.

27. R emember a deceased loved one with a special tribute.

28. Construct

a gingerbread house.

29. T each someone how to make a cherished family recipe.

30. S urprise a distant relative with an impromptu visit.

Tradition reigns supreme for many people during the holiday season.

Exchanging gifts is one tradition that transcends religion, as people who subscribe to various faiths exchange gifts with their loved ones during the holiday season. When making their holiday shopping lists, shoppers should make sure they don’t forget the various people who help them throughout the year. Small tokens of appreciation during the holiday season can help mailmen, teachers, hairdressers, and others know they’re appreciated. The following are some gift ideas that can help the people who help us throughout the year.

Mailman Mail finds its way into the mailbox even when the weather outside is frightful. Mailmen spend much of their workdays outdoors braving the elements, so a gift that helps make their time outdoors more comfortable makes sense. But before gifting their mailmen, shoppers should know that there are rules governing the gifts that the mailman can and cannot accept. According to the United States Postal Service®, mailmen can accept gifts worth $20 or less from a customer per occasion.

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stay warm on cold days, and they’re designed to quickly move moisture away from the body to the outer layer of the shirt. Such shirts can be worn beneath carriers’ uniforms to keep them warm and dry on cold days. Shoe inserts, a basket of sunscreen and some healthy snacks that can be eaten on-the-go are other great gifts for mail carriers.

Hairdressers Hairdressers go to great lengths to make people look good throughout the year, and those efforts should not be forgotten during the holiday season. Many hairdressers use supplies, such as scissors, they purchase on their own. A gift certificate to a salon supply wholesaler can make for a welcome gift. For those who want to pamper the people who pamper them, a gift certificate to a local spa can make for a wonderful gift for hairdressers this holiday season.

Educators and Caregivers Educators and caregivers, which includes teachers, babysitters and daycare staff, do a lot for children.

Their efforts should be recognized during the holiday season. School systems and daycare facilities may have rules in place governing which items staff can accept, so inquire about such policies in advance of the holiday season. When gifting babysitters, make sure gifts are age-appropriate. If a babysitter is a minor, cash may make for the best gift. For teachers and daycare workers, consider a gift certificate to a well-regarded local eatery or a school supplies store, as many teachers purchase classroom supplies with their own money.

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A sweet treat for get-togethers

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ecans are a species of hickory native to northern Mexico and the southern United States. Pecan trees are cultivated for their edible nuts, and it can take 12 years for a tree to reach maturity and begin producing.

The history of pecans, which are the only major tree nut that grows naturally in North America, can be traced to the 16th century. Pecans are frequently enjoyed in southern cooking, particularly in desserts.

There are many different ways to incorporate pecans into recipes, such as in delicious, chewy cookie bars. Enjoy this recipe for “Pecan Praline Cookie Triangles” from “The Pampered Chef® Stoneware Inspirations (The Pampered Chef®, Ltd.)” by The Pampered Chef® Test Kitchens.

Pecan Praline Cookie Triangles

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21⁄2 cups all-purpose flour 3⁄4 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 3⁄4 cups butter or margarine, melted

Filling 3 cups pecan halves, divided 2 cups packed brown sugar 3 eggs 4 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

powdered sugar, optional

Preheat oven to 350 F. For crust, combine flour, powdered sugar and baking soda in a batter bowl. Add butter; mix until crumbly. Lightly press crumb mixture over bottom of stoneware bar pan; roll lightly. Bake 15 minutes; remove from oven to a cooling rack.

Meanwhile for filling, reserve 1 cup of the pecans for garnish; chop remaining pecans. Combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla, and

salt; mix well. Pour filling over warm crust, spreading to edges of pan. Arrange remaining pecan halves over filling. Bake 17 to 19 minutes, or until filling is set in center. Remove from oven; cool completely.

Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar, if desired. Cut into 32 squares using a utility knife; cut each square in half diagonally.

Holiday appetizers perfect for entertaining

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resents may get much of the glory during the holiday season, but there is much to be said about the foods found throughout this time of year as well.

During the holiday season, people frequently find that dinner invites, cocktail parties, office happy hour gatherings, and other opportunities for socialization are easy to come by. At the heart of these events are foods and beverages.

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Mini Merry Meatballs Serves 24 1⁄2 pound ground beef brisket 1⁄4 pound ground beef ribeye steak boneless 1⁄4 pound ground beef (80 percent lean) 1 cup seasoned stuffing mix 1 egg, beaten 3 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper Cranberry Barbecue Sauce: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1⁄2 cup chopped white onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic 21⁄2 cups fresh cranberries 1⁄2 cup orange juice 1⁄2 cup water

1⁄3 cup ketchup 1⁄4 cup light brown sugar 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons molasses 1⁄2 teaspoon ground red pepper Salt Combine all ingredients except garnish in a blender.

Blend on high until smooth and frosty. Serve in a margarita glass. Garnish with dried cranberries and a lime wheel.

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