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Holidays in Sisters 2021

The Sisters community Christmas tree in Fir Street Park has been lit; Santa Claus has rolled in on his carriage down Hood Avenue. The holiday season in Sisters is officially underway.

Many folks hit the streets of Sisters last Friday and Saturday to explore the downtown shops. More than ever before, we’re taking the idea of shopping local and supporting our local economy to heart. That’s easy to do when there are so many unique goods and services on offer. You’ll find unique gift items and experiences to share with those on your list — and enjoy yourself doing it.

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For most of us, last year’s Christmas season was a significantly subdued one due to the shadow cast by COVID-19. To our continuing dismay, the virus is still with us; but, thanks to vaccines and the resultant declining infections, there is some cautious optimism that the worst may be behind us. As a result, many of us are starting to look at ways to resume some sense of normalcy in our lives; and, for our family, the annual Christmas tree hunt was a step in that direction!

A group activity in the great outdoors, such as a Christmas tree hunt — particularly among vaccinated participants — can be an ideal way to help get our lives back on track after months of limited activities restricted by the pandemic. So, with a houseful of vaccinated family members for the long Thanksgiving weekend, we resumed our annual family tradition of heading into the forest on the Friday after Thanksgiving for a Christmas tree hunt.

The origins of the Christmas tree are invariably traced to the Germanic countries of northern Europe; but there is evidence that the Christmas tree had its beginnings in pagan traditions dating back more than a thousand years. According to the National Christmas Tree Association, the first actual historical record of a Christmas tree dates to 1510 in Latvia. By the sixteenth or seventeenth centuries, the holiday tree concept had insinuated itself into Christian custom; and, by the midnineteenth century, Christmas trees had also become common throughout Britain.

By the time that the first settlers of European descent arrived in Sisters Country, in the latter part of the nineteenth century, the Christmas tree custom was well established.

Back then, obtaining a Christmas tree simply meant going out into the forest, cutting the perfect tree, and bringing it home to decorate.

That was traditional then, and it still can be today.

There have been recent news stories about a Christmas tree shortage spurred by such factors as wildfires, water shortages, and pandemic labor shortfalls, which have caused skyrocketing prices — even here in Oregon, which is, by far, the nation’s largest producer of commercial Christmas trees, doubling the production of our nearest rival, North Carolina.

Even locally, some commercial tree

outlets have seen prices as high as $70 for a four-foot tree. However, here in Sisters Country, we are surrounded by thousands of potential Christmas trees right here in our local forests, each with a top price of only five dollars! Every year, the U.S. Forest Service hosts thousands of private Christmas tree hunters; so, there is no better way to obtain your Christmas tree than by having a safe hunt for a wild tree in the great outdoors.

Our traditional tree hunt last week encountered rather atypical conditions. There was no snow whatsoever, in our traditional hunting grounds. So, if you have a hankering for a hard-to-get noble fir that typically grows at higher elevations, this could be the time, as some of the higher elevations are still snow-free this year. With no snow and temperatures in the 50s, we also ended up with a post-expedition surplus of hot chocolate and marshmallows!

The first step, of course, is to obtain a Forest Service Christmas tree permit. Unlike last year, when the local Sisters Ranger District office was not open for permit sales due to COVID, this year an outdoor service window has been added for the purchase of permits. The office is located at the corner of Cascade and North Pine Street in Sisters.

Permits may also be purchased online at https://www.recreation.gov/tree-permits/ or at one of several commercial outlets, including Sisters Ace Hardware, Bi-Mart, Sisters Mainline (Chevron) Station, Sisters Rental, and the Camp Sherman Store.

The permits currently on sale feature the new peel-off stick-on style; so, say good bye to the plastic zip ties and date-punch permits of the past. Fourth graders are eligible for a free tree permit under the Every Kid Outdoors program. Visit the above website for details.

Jean Nelson-Dean, public affairs officer for Deschutes National Forest is among the legions of wild tree aficionados who look forward to the annual tree hunt. “For years I have joined friends in the annual hunt for a Christmas tree on the Deschutes National Forest,” she said. “We always make it a special outing with snacks, hot chocolate, and some sledding if possible. In addition to all the fun, it is great knowing that if anyone of us gets stuck, we are not alone.”

Up to five of the $5 permits are permitted

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Roam Natural Skincare is a safe, single-person environment, carefully sanitized between appointments so you can relax and feel secure while you enjoy an experience that is healthful inside and out.

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A family or community Christmas tree hunt in the National Forest can be a great way to enjoy an outing free of COVID restrictions.

PHOTO BY CRAIG F. EISENBEIS

per household. Keep in mind that a Forest Service permit is valid only on Forest Service lands, so tree hunters must be certain that the selected tree is not on private land. If unsure, it is a good idea to have a Forest Service map that clearly shows forest boundaries.

Trees selected for cutting must be at least 200 feet from state highways, picnic areas, campgrounds, or other developed sites. Trees within 300 feet of streams and lakes are also off limits.

Other guidelines include selecting a tree that is no more than 12 feet tall; trees taller than 12 feet require a special permit. The tree to be cut must also be within 15 feet of another tree; so, if the tree is standing alone in an open space, find another tree. Complete copies of Christmas tree hunting guidelines and regulations can be obtained online and wherever tree permits are sold.

Finally, be sure that your Christmas tree hunt is a safe one and be properly equipped.

Remember to bring a hand saw or axe, along

with winter clothing and safety equipment.

Tire chains and a shovel are recommended, as are extra food, drinking water, blankets, a flashlight, first-aid kit and survival gear. Tree cutting and travel can take longer than anticipated, so notify friends or family of your destination and return time. Be sure to leave the woods well before dark.

Also, keep in mind that children have a tendency to wander off, so keep a close eye on children while in the woods. If you travel any significant distance from your vehicle, you should be prepared for outdoor winter travel; and remember that winter weather conditions can change rapidly.

Nelson-Dean hopes that people will take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy the local National Forests.

“We hope everyone, whether it is with family or friends, has a fun day recreating on the National Forest, picking out a special tree, and bringing home some holiday cheer this year,” she said.

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Gypsy Wind Clothing offers something of great value to anyone looking to put check marks on their Christmas list — mistake-proof gift-giving.

At Gypsy Wind, Janet Kronemeyer offers one-size fits all, easy shopping with unique items that have real personality and flair: handbags, scarves, jackets and Kronemeyer’s original-design shawl. This is fun, unique and affordable clothing that looks great, feels great and fits into any budget.

Nothing in the store is over $100, and much can be found in the $35-$55 range. Clothing fits size small to 3x. Accessories, including unique ribbon necklaces created by a Maine artist, abound.

If you or someone on your list is escaping the Sisters Country winter and heading somewhere warm this winter Gypsy Wind has a specialty in resort and travel wear that Kronemeyer describes as “easy-wear comfort clothing” great for travel. She’s creating a whole back room devoted to resort and travel wear this winter.

Fika Sisters Coffeehouse

Come enjoy your Fika surrounded by traditional holiday décor! Curated and delicious holiday drinks. Customers will find a weekly story about a shop girl in a small town and how she finds love at Christmas. The character’s fate will be determined by the shop’s most popular holiday drink.

Come celebrate St. Lucia Day, Monday, December 13. Traditional saffron buns made with a Fika twist will be served on this important Swedish holiday.

The Gingerbread Swedish Dala Horses decorating boxes with cookies, toppings and frosting will be available daily for you to decorate in shop or at home.

Their first Circle of Giving fundraiser is set up like a giving tree, supporting local nonprofits such as Circle of Friends, FAN, Sisters Cold Weather Shelter, and Furry Friends.

Fika wishes everyone “God Jul this season. We love serving you Fika in the cozy winter months of December.”

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Young Life hosts

tree hunting expedition — By Bill Bartlett —

Have a candy-coated Holiday with see’s candies!

Come by the Kiwanis See’s Candies Trailer in the Ray’s Food Place Parking Lot to order!

Monday-Sunday, Noon to 5 p.m.

Saturday, November 20 through Friday, December 31 (While supplies last)

Watch for Hoodoo Opening p g Date!

Rent or buy skis and snowboards, and purchase Hoodoo lift tickets or season passes!

Get OUTDOORS for the HOLIDAYS!

All over town you can spot cars and trucks with trees strapped to the roof or truck bed, fresh from being hunted and cut in the woods. This has been a Sisters tradition for as long as there has been a Sisters — even before. By now folks know you need a $5 permit to harvest a tree on public lands.

You can save as much as $170 against the current Lowe’s or Home Depot price for a 12-foot fir.

Trekking into the forest to find that perfect tree is a family affair with rewards greater than the tree itself. Young Life of Sisters has made it even easier with some added benefits. Last weekend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and this weekend (December 4 and 5) at the same time, the 80-year-old organization allows visitors to come to Kalamataca Ranch on McAllister Road, the first left past the entrance to Black Butte Ranch heading westbound.

Kalamataca is not a tree farm. It is, however, an 80-acre spread full of natural Christmas trees. Once your trophy is bagged, you are treated to hot cocoa and the chance to sit around a fire roasting marshmallows.

There is also homemade chili with corn bread, including gluten-free options.

Young Life has made it impossibly easy.

Even if you don’t have a saw or rope, they will supply it. They issue a no-charge permit in exchange for a simple waiver. The yellow-colored permit attaches to the tree as evidence that you didn’t poach it. They’ll even cut the tree for you and bring it back to

the car park if navigating the terrain is a bit much. That’s a hard deal to pass up.

While there you can make your own greenery swags or centerpieces. At the craft table make a peanut butter or pinecone bird feeder.

What Young life really wants you to do is have fun, the old fashioned way.

There’s a good chance you’ve heard about Young Life, or at least the name. In over 100 countries the organization has interacted with two million lives. 348,000 kids are involved weekly in the founder’s mission to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith.

They have multiple programs for middle (WyldLife) and high school (Young Life) students and teen moms. Best known are their summer camps. There is the week-long family camp at Trails West in Colorado and regionally, Washington Family Ranch in Antelope, Oregon. (For more information about Young Life programs in Sisters, call Shannon Miller at 206-356-0972.)

When The Nugget went to Kalamataca — whose name is derived from combining the initials of the owners, Kevin and Laurie Adams and their children Matt, Tiffany and Christopher — we were greeted by families from as far as Prineville, Powell Butte, and Bend. We trailed the Oak family — mom and dad, Rena and Johnny, Halle and Rylan, 12 and Cleo, 9.

They typified the many enthusiastic adventurers as we headed up the ridge in

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The Oak family found their perfect 12-foot fir last weekend at Kalamataca Ranch.

PHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT

search of the prey. Just when the perfect specimen was thought to be discovered, another family member found an even better one and so it went until at last, there it was, bathed in sunlight. A 12-foot fir, exquisitely proportioned.

Felling the prize is a family effort, each taking turns with the saw and shouting in unison t-i-m-b-e-r as the beast toppled over; then came the real work, carrying it out and loaded. Mom was spared the carry part with everybody else pitching in.

“We bought a tree last year, the COVID thing,” Johnny said. “Never again,” was Rena’s input, both saying that the “… shared family experience of going into the woods cannot be found at a street corner lot.”

The Oaks imagined an hour ride home and all the talk of decorating the tree, stringing lights outside and being able to tell others of their tree hunting adventure.

Shannon Miller of the Young Life staff said, “This has never been about raising

money. We are just so delighted that we can sponsor something that has such meaning to families, bringing them together in way they can remember all their lives.”

Laurie Adams told of how some families come as they cannot otherwise afford a tree, especially this year when prices are up substantially. Several factors are driving the trend including over-the-top sales last year during the first Christmas during the COVID19 pandemic and supply chain issues this year exacerbated by drought.

Experts said tree buyers should expect to pay between 10 percent and 30 percent more for both live and artificial trees this year, and also have a smaller selection to choose from.

Oregon is the nation’s top producer of Christmas trees, responsible for 31 percent of the U.S. harvest in 2020, according to the Oregon Department of Agriculture.

Growing the trees in the state is a $100 million industry.

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The Jewel

For over 30 years The Jewel has been a landmark and repeat destination for visitors and locals alike.

This eye-popping gallery is filled with unique gold and silver jewelry designs, quality minerals and fossils, and dramatic solid stone (alabaster) lighting and hand-carved bowls. The gallery’s dramatic visual impact is worth the visit and with prices from $40 to $12,000, there’s something for every budget.

From the very beginning owner/designer Jan Daggett’s keen eye for design and unique ability to sculpt both stone and precious metals, gave her work a distinctive style. By age 17 she had sold her first jewelry collection on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, and in 1980 bought and developed an important agate mine, selling specimens to The Smithsonian Museum and collectors around the world. The Jewel in Sisters is her ultimate showcase for the Spectacular Stone in all its forms, and art of jewelry design.

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Sisters Apothecary

Since she opened her doors in June, Sheree Vance has been gratified at the public response to Sisters Apothecary.

“I love it that it’s everybody’s favorite new store,” she said.

And it’s no wonder. Sheree curates her offerings carefully, and she’s knowledgeable and enthusiastic about every hand-picked product in the store — from popular cocktail infusions to U.S. Apothecary and Dani lines of skincare products, to winter candles.

The men’s section is continually growing, and there’s an expanding selection of Ayurvedic and essential oils; Tea Forté loose-leaf and single-steep teas; bath elixirs, soothing salts, and lotions; honey tonics from Mickelberry Gardens out of Portland, and more. Everything Sisters Apothecary offers makes a wonderful gift for wellbeing, comfort and quality Sisters living.

The experience of shopping at Sisters Apothecary is enjoyable — you can explore and find all sorts of products to enhance your life, and the lives of those on your gift list.

Susan Waymire CTC, Travel Store

The new year of 2022 is just around the corner and you are one of those that is burning to get out of town. It’s time to seek out the assistance of your friendly local travel advisor. One thing that COVID-19 has taught us is there are many more regulations to traveling overseas now.

Domestic travel is surging and international travel is on the upswing now that borders are slowly opening. Many tours and cruises are already booked as previously canceled reservations were forwarded to 2022.

Right now, Mexico, Central America, and South America are great destinations to travel if you are vaccinated. From expedition wildlife cruising to beach stays at remote resorts, there are many options available to finding that winter warmth. If you are looking for an adventure or active vacation, Susan Waymire is an expert in this area. Contact her to book that trip of a lifetime.

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16 Holidays in Sisters

Wednesday, December 1, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Wednesday, December 1, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Holidays in Sisters 17

Young Life hosts

tree hunting expedition — By Bill Bartlett —

Have a candy-coated Holiday with see’s candies!

Come by the Kiwanis See’s Candies Trailer in the Ray’s Food Place Parking Lot to order!

Monday-Sunday, Noon to 5 p.m.

Saturday, November 20 through Friday, December 31 (While supplies last)

Watch for Hoodoo Opening p g Date!

Rent or buy skis and snowboards, and purchase Hoodoo lift tickets or season passes!

Get OUTDOORS for the HOLIDAYS!

All over town you can spot cars and trucks with trees strapped to the roof or truck bed, fresh from being hunted and cut in the woods. This has been a Sisters tradition for as long as there has been a Sisters — even before. By now folks know you need a $5 permit to harvest a tree on public lands.

You can save as much as $170 against the current Lowe’s or Home Depot price for a 12-foot fir.

Trekking into the forest to find that perfect tree is a family affair with rewards greater than the tree itself. Young Life of Sisters has made it even easier with some added benefits. Last weekend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and this weekend (December 4 and 5) at the same time, the 80-year-old organization allows visitors to come to Kalamataca Ranch on McAllister Road, the first left past the entrance to Black Butte Ranch heading westbound.

Kalamataca is not a tree farm. It is, however, an 80-acre spread full of natural Christmas trees. Once your trophy is bagged, you are treated to hot cocoa and the chance to sit around a fire roasting marshmallows.

There is also homemade chili with corn bread, including gluten-free options.

Young Life has made it impossibly easy.

Even if you don’t have a saw or rope, they will supply it. They issue a no-charge permit in exchange for a simple waiver. The yellow-colored permit attaches to the tree as evidence that you didn’t poach it. They’ll even cut the tree for you and bring it back to

the car park if navigating the terrain is a bit much. That’s a hard deal to pass up.

While there you can make your own greenery swags or centerpieces. At the craft table make a peanut butter or pinecone bird feeder.

What Young life really wants you to do is have fun, the old fashioned way.

There’s a good chance you’ve heard about Young Life, or at least the name. In over 100 countries the organization has interacted with two million lives. 348,000 kids are involved weekly in the founder’s mission to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith.

They have multiple programs for middle (WyldLife) and high school (Young Life) students and teen moms. Best known are their summer camps. There is the week-long family camp at Trails West in Colorado and regionally, Washington Family Ranch in Antelope, Oregon. (For more information about Young Life programs in Sisters, call Shannon Miller at 206-356-0972.)

When The Nugget went to Kalamataca — whose name is derived from combining the initials of the owners, Kevin and Laurie Adams and their children Matt, Tiffany and Christopher — we were greeted by families from as far as Prineville, Powell Butte, and Bend. We trailed the Oak family — mom and dad, Rena and Johnny, Halle and Rylan, 12 and Cleo, 9.

They typified the many enthusiastic adventurers as we headed up the ridge in

541-904-4673

411 E. Cascade Ave., Sisters

Open Sunday-Wednesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Youth gathered round a firepit to roast marshmallows.

A Holiday Gi of Choice COMFORT FOOD • COCKTAILS LIVE MUSIC • WEARABLES Reserve Our Private Party Room

541-904-4660 | 250 W. Cascade,Sisters | sistersdepot.com

PHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT

The Oak family found their perfect 12-foot fir last weekend at Kalamataca Ranch.

PHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT

search of the prey. Just when the perfect specimen was thought to be discovered, another family member found an even better one and so it went until at last, there it was, bathed in sunlight. A 12-foot fir, exquisitely proportioned.

Felling the prize is a family effort, each taking turns with the saw and shouting in unison t-i-m-b-e-r as the beast toppled over; then came the real work, carrying it out and loaded. Mom was spared the carry part with everybody else pitching in.

“We bought a tree last year, the COVID thing,” Johnny said. “Never again,” was Rena’s input, both saying that the “… shared family experience of going into the woods cannot be found at a street corner lot.”

The Oaks imagined an hour ride home and all the talk of decorating the tree, stringing lights outside and being able to tell others of their tree hunting adventure.

Shannon Miller of the Young Life staff said, “This has never been about raising

money. We are just so delighted that we can sponsor something that has such meaning to families, bringing them together in way they can remember all their lives.”

Laurie Adams told of how some families come as they cannot otherwise afford a tree, especially this year when prices are up substantially. Several factors are driving the trend including over-the-top sales last year during the first Christmas during the COVID19 pandemic and supply chain issues this year exacerbated by drought.

Experts said tree buyers should expect to pay between 10 percent and 30 percent more for both live and artificial trees this year, and also have a smaller selection to choose from.

Oregon is the nation’s top producer of Christmas trees, responsible for 31 percent of the U.S. harvest in 2020, according to the Oregon Department of Agriculture.

Growing the trees in the state is a $100 million industry.

Thank You…

…for for shopping locally for affordable gifts of jewelry, art, pottery & more!

541-749-1800 • ON THE CORNER OF S. PINE ST., & W. HOOD AVE., SISTERS • HOODAVENUEART.COM

FREE SHIPPING WITH $39 PURCHASE!

The Jewel

For over 30 years The Jewel has been a landmark and repeat destination for visitors and locals alike.

This eye-popping gallery is filled with unique gold and silver jewelry designs, quality minerals and fossils, and dramatic solid stone (alabaster) lighting and hand-carved bowls. The gallery’s dramatic visual impact is worth the visit and with prices from $40 to $12,000, there’s something for every budget.

From the very beginning owner/designer Jan Daggett’s keen eye for design and unique ability to sculpt both stone and precious metals, gave her work a distinctive style. By age 17 she had sold her first jewelry collection on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, and in 1980 bought and developed an important agate mine, selling specimens to The Smithsonian Museum and collectors around the world. The Jewel in Sisters is her ultimate showcase for the Spectacular Stone in all its forms, and art of jewelry design.

Warming Winter Teas…

Send A Refreshing Holiday Gift

541-549-8077 | 450 E. Cascade Ave. | suttletea.com

541-549-9388 Thejewelonline.com Unique Silver Unique Silver

Gold Silver

Sisters Apothecary

Since she opened her doors in June, Sheree Vance has been gratified at the public response to Sisters Apothecary.

“I love it that it’s everybody’s favorite new store,” she said.

And it’s no wonder. Sheree curates her offerings carefully, and she’s knowledgeable and enthusiastic about every hand-picked product in the store — from popular cocktail infusions to U.S. Apothecary and Dani lines of skincare products, to winter candles.

The men’s section is continually growing, and there’s an expanding selection of Ayurvedic and essential oils; Tea Forté loose-leaf and single-steep teas; bath elixirs, soothing salts, and lotions; honey tonics from Mickelberry Gardens out of Portland, and more. Everything Sisters Apothecary offers makes a wonderful gift for wellbeing, comfort and quality Sisters living.

The experience of shopping at Sisters Apothecary is enjoyable — you can explore and find all sorts of products to enhance your life, and the lives of those on your gift list.

Susan Waymire CTC, Travel Store

The new year of 2022 is just around the corner and you are one of those that is burning to get out of town. It’s time to seek out the assistance of your friendly local travel advisor. One thing that COVID-19 has taught us is there are many more regulations to traveling overseas now.

Domestic travel is surging and international travel is on the upswing now that borders are slowly opening. Many tours and cruises are already booked as previously canceled reservations were forwarded to 2022.

Right now, Mexico, Central America, and South America are great destinations to travel if you are vaccinated. From expedition wildlife cruising to beach stays at remote resorts, there are many options available to finding that winter warmth. If you are looking for an adventure or active vacation, Susan Waymire is an expert in this area. Contact her to book that trip of a lifetime.

Minerals

Fine Gold Jewelry Stone Lamps

Fossils

Whatever Your Dream Destination...

Start 2022 Travel Planning Now! • Luxury & Adventure Specialist • 30 years travelplanning experience • Custom itineraries • Concierge-level services tailored to your interests and special needs

SUSAN WAYMIRE CTC, TRAVELSTORE

541-719-8997

Susan.W@travelstore.com

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The tradition of the

Christmas card — By Jim Cornelius —

Most of our Christmas traditions have somewhat murky origins. No one knows who sang the first Christmas carol or decorated the very first Christmas tree.

But we know who started the tradition of sending out Christmas cards: A Victorian Londoner who couldn’t keep up with his correspondence.

Middle-class and upper-middle-class Victorians were prolific letter writers. As the postal service became modern and efficient in the 19th century, the volume of letters increased — some would exchange multiple letters a day in the Victorian era equivalent of texting.

Sending out letters at Christmas and New Year’s was a big thing — and it was a serious faux pas to fail to keep up with that correspondence. Not getting your letters out could be socially fatal.

In 1843 (the year that Charles Dickens published “A Christmas Carol”), Sir Henry Cole, a well-known patron of the arts, was facing a crisis of correspondence.

As John Hanq writes in The Smithsonian Magazine: “Sir Cole—best remembered today as the founder of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London—was an enthusiastic supporter of

the new postal system, and he enjoyed being the 1840s equivalent of an A-Lister, but he was a busy man. As he watched the stacks of unanswered correspondence he fretted over what to do.

‘In Victorian England, it was considered impolite not to answer mail,’ says Ace Collins, author of ‘Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas.’ “He had to figure out a way to respond to all of these people.’”

His solution launched a tradition that now spans centuries. He asked an artist friend named J.C. Horsely to create an image that Sir Cole conceived, and he had 1,000 of them printed on stiff cardboard cards, which he could address and send out quickly and easily. Social disaster averted; tradition created.

The image on that first Christmas card is quite festive and even a little racy for the time: The centerpiece is a family at a long table, imbibing read wine. A young man has his arm around the waist of a young woman(!) and right down front there’s a little girl taking a sip (or is it a swig?) from a wine glass.

The underage drinking thing triggered the temperance activists in London. This probably wasn’t the first “Christmas controversy” moment, but it certainly was a good one.

Touch of Class Tours

We’re all eager to travel — and Touch of Class Tours is looking ahead to 2022.

With over 36 years in business, Connie Boyle has created an exceptional travel experience for her customers with her personal touch. She loves to interact with her clients and enjoys honoring special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries.

“I’ve been passionate about this since I stepped on my first [travel] coach,” Connie says. “And I think people feel that.”

Connie goes above and beyond to create specialized tours. Everything about Touch of Class Tours is carefully thought out, with decades of experience helping to make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible.

“There’s a lot of planning that goes on behind the scenes that people don’t know about,” Connie says. “That should not be their worry.”

Winnemucca tours are still happening, with distancing and masking in place. Book now for 2022, when it will feel oh-so-good to get on the road again.

Sisters Coffee Co.

Sisters Coffee Co. is sharing their latest release: Holiday Cheer Blend — because we all need a little more cheer this holiday season.

Shop local for the holidays! Treat your loved ones to a coffee date with a Sisters Coffee Co. gift card, or choose from the new selection of mugs, cozy crewnecks, and Oregon-knit beanies.

You’ll also find a wide array of new coffee offerings that are hitting the Sisters Coffee Co. shelves this holiday season — the perfect stocking stuffer for the whole family to enjoy. Need a larger quantity for corporate gifts? Reach out to customercare@sisterscoffee.com for discount pricing on coffee orders of 50 bags or more.

Sisters Coffee Co. is a favorite from the North Pole to the South Pole. As always, you can order online and ship a little piece of Sisters to your loved ones far away this holiday season at www.sisterscoffee.com.

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The first Christmas card, created in 1843 by an Englishman who struggled to keep up with his correspondence. It was a little too bon vivant for some folks.

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The first commercial American Christmas card was printed in 1875 by a Prussian immigrant named Louis Prang, who settled in New England. That first card was just the image of a flower and the legend “Merry Christmas.”

Prang’s cards caught on and are now highly collectible.

According to the New England Historical Society, Prang was turning out 5 million

Louis Prang got the Christmas card craze going in the United States in 1875. By 1881, he was printing 5 million of them.

Christmas cards a year by 1881, and “Young ladies recorded in their diaries how many ‘Prangs’ they received over the holidays.”

Nowadays, we can send Christmas cards via text or email or on social media platforms, and include sound files. But there’s still something pleasing about receiving a card in the mail with a handwritten message just like Sir Henry Cole sent out 178 years ago.

Give a Holiday Gift of Friendship…

Memberships available as a

“Friend of the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show” Gift a membership or memorial donation at SOQS.org or call 541-549-0989.

Mitch & Michelle Deaderick

Enjoy the artistic creations of local artists in a safe, physically-distanced — and still celebratory — atmosphere on December 4-5, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. when Mitch and Michelle Deaderick host their annual Holiday Show at their studio at 17192 Jordan Rd., east of Sisters.

The show will also feature the exquisite jewelry of long-time Sisters artist Mary Jo Weiss.

Western village, firepits, and music will keep the outdoor setting warm and festive regardless of the weather.

For the past four decades, Mitch and Michelle have been pillars of the vibrant Sisters arts community. They create beautiful work that graces homes across the country, and also nurture the arts and fellow artists in the community. Their work is unique and functional, providing years of use and beauty in the home. Their work is featured at Hood Avenue Art at the corner of Hood Avenue and Pine Street in downtown Sisters.

Mountain View Ranch Vintage

Mountain View Ranch Vintage opened in 2018 at Beth and David Pruett’s ranch in Southern Oregon.

Beth and David have been collecting vintage, with an eye toward Western vintage and collectables, for decades. They decided to turn their passion for picking into the business it is today, with a location on the ranch and a new location in Sisters.

At Mountain View Ranch Vintage, you will find a collection of Christmas Vintage, Western Vintage, Rustic and Upcycled, and Vintage Signs.

Beth and David hope that you will stop by the Sisters shop and bring home some vintage memories.

They often hear, “My grandmother use to have that!”

The shop at 484 W. Washington Ave. between Cottonwood and Pine streets offers vintage Christmas illuminated blow molds, handmade ornaments, and Monterey Western Ware. Come on in and say “Howdy y’all” and celebrate a Cowboy Christmas in Sisters!

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Sat. & Sun., Dec. 4 & 5 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Hope to see you there!

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At Hazelnut Hill, we go nuts for the holidays, and your friends and family will, too!

We make small-batch Oregon hazelnut products and then box them up to make great gifts — roasted hazelnuts, chocolate hazelnut toffee, brittle, hazelnut pancake and waffle mix, hazelnut butter, and artisan chocolates. Shop online!

541-510-4464 | www.hazelnuthill.com Give the gift of locally roasted, premium coffee this holiday season! Coffee subscriptions available on our website, or stop by the cafe. New merchandise and holiday gift boxes also adorn the cafe. Not sure what to choose? Buy a gift card for your loved one and treat them to a coffee date. www. sisterscoffee.com | customercare@sisterscoffee.com

Gift an aprés-ski stay, a supper, or both this winter. Lodging certificates for cabins, lodge rooms and Skip Restaurant available. Be merry this holiday! ayy!

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TAKODA’S RESTAURANT

Our gift cards make great stocking stuffers!

We welcome you to dine in with friends or take out for quick and delicious holiday meals at home. me.

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SHIBUI SPA AT FIVEPINE

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FAITH HOPE & CHARITY

Add some red or white wine to your holidays. Stop by our local tasting room and pick up a gift card or order one online.

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SISTERS DEPOT KITCHEN

Naughty or nice, in need of some spice? Our gift cards are the perfect surprise to warm hearts and hungry tummies, even the Grinch himself!

541-904-4660 | www. sistersdepot.com

STITCHIN’ POST

A gift card opens up a world of options!

We have fabrics, yarns, art quilting supplies, books, patterns, gifts, and more!

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SISTERS ACE HARDWARE

From holiday decor, to gifts they’ve been longing for, and gift cards for those hard-tobuy-fors, we make holiday shopping a breeze.

541-549-8011 | 373 E. Hood Ave.

GYPSY WIND CLOTHING

We have gift cards aplenty! Good for holiday attire dressing up, mingling, and mixin’. Say Merry Christmas with the gift that fits just right!

541-868-4479 | www.gypsywindclothing.com Sisters Meat and Smokehouse is all about tradition, family, and generations of excellence. Let us help make your holiday entertaining and gift-giving easyy with a basket of our premium summer sausage, jerky, smoked cheeses, and more. Pre-order your gift baskets or pick up a gift card in store!

541-719-1186 | www.sistersmeat.com

BLACK BUTTE RANCH

Share the Ranch with loved ones — gift cards can be used for golf, lodging, dining, g, spa, retail, equipment rentals, and more!

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