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Wednesday, December 8, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

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Holidays in Sisters 2021

Everybody’s dreaming of a White Christmas — especially the skiers and backcountry winter recreation enthusiasts. There’s a hint of snow in the forecast, so we’ll keep our fingers crossed.

In the meantime, many folks in Sisters have gone out and hunted up their tree and they’re getting into the spirit with their holiday decorations. Sisters is a great place to spend the holidays, outside the crazy hustle and bustle of the big city. Take a minute to enjoy a drink or a meal at one of Sisters’ many eateries, stroll the streets, and explore the shops — enjoy the quiet pleasures of the season. White Christmas or not, hereabouts, the spirit is real.

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Four tiny Corgis? You bet.

If you are a veteran of the Sisters Christmas Parade, you know that the sleigh-pullers in these parts aren’t reindeer. For the past two decades they’ve been a team of Pembroke Welsh Corgis, worked by Ann Richardson and Clyde Dildine.

The Corgi-team tradition goes back to the 1990s, when Nance Baker of Danceaker Kennels and Laura Joy started running sixdog teams in parades in Redmond and across Central Oregon, as well as exhibitions down into California.

“We actually got our first Corgis from Nance,” Richardson recalled.

Richardson and Dildine had a Great Pyrenees and a Newfoundland — huge dogs — and they were looking for dogs they could travel with and engage in their favorite adventure, river rafting.

“They’re perfect rafting dogs, with that low center of gravity,” Dildine said.

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However, it turns out that the packaging on Pembroke Welsh Corgis is somewhat deceptive.

“A Corgi is a very big dog in a small body,” Richardson said.

Bred as cattle dogs, the Corgi is emphatically not a cute lap dog (see related story, page 7).

Richardson and Dildine took the baton with the Corgi parade team, using Joy’s wagon and harness. (Yes, they don’t actually pull a sleigh — it’s a scale replica of a buckboard wagon). In this year’s Sisters Christmas Parade, the team consisted of Groover (owners, Ann Richardson and Clyde Dildine), Garth (owner, Lisa Joy); and Gus & Rosie, aka Guns n Roses (owner, Diane Sullivan).

There’s a lot more that goes into running a Corgi team in a parade than one might think.

“You don’t just throw the dogs on there and say, ‘Have fun,’ Joy said.

The dogs need to be at least 18 months to

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 2 years old to handle the physical demands.

Some Corgis take to the job, even though it’s not what they’re breed to do; others don’t.

“Either they’re going to do it or they’re not,” Richardson said. “Some of them just say, ‘No, I’m not doing that!’”

It takes a little work to get the dogs accustomed to the harness. Richardson and Dildine put the harness on the dogs and let them walk around in it.

“That’s before they ever see the wagon,” Dildine said.

“You have to test them out in different locations (on the harness),” Richardson noted. Some make better wheel dogs, some are better lead dogs.”

The mushers spend about three weekends before the parade, “just hitching them up and running around the driveway,” to prepare for the big event, Dildine said.

“Then there’s decorating the wagon — which is just a tremendous waste of time, because I don’t think anybody looks at it,” Richardson said with a chuckle.

After all, all the attention is on the scurrying Corgis.

Parade day is no casual event. It takes work to keep the Corgis running down the parade route, looking good. They love kids, so they’ll sometimes veer off to say hi to a youngster on the route. And a team of four little dogs can generate a surprising amount of momentum.

Richardson walks at the front and side of the team, and entices them onward with treats. Dildine is the brakeman.

Richardson explained: “Clyde’s job is to make them stop — and that’s not easy. The brake person is pretty darn critical. He’s not there for show and good looks.”

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“Well, good looks, for sure!” Dildine interjected, though he acknowledged that it’s serous work keeping a powerful team under good control. Richardson and Dildine are a team, too, and they are constantly giving each other cues that the crowd along the route probably doesn’t pick up on.

“There’s a tremendous amount of nonverbal communication going on,” Dildine said.

The four-dog team is full of youngsters, which bodes well for the future of the beloved feature of the Sisters Christmas Parade.

“We’ve got a lot of young dogs, so as long as the people hold up…” Richardson said.

In fact, there’s a pretty good chance that the team will be back out on the street for this year’s Sisters Rodeo Parade.

“It’s just so much fun,” Dildine said. “You can hear people say, ‘Here come the Corgis!’ and that’s very gratifying.”

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Hoodoo’s Hillside Ski & Sport

Folks in Sisters are doing their snow dance, getting ready to enjoy another great skiing season at Hoodoo. It’s easier than ever now, with Hillside Ski & Sport at 411 E. Cascade Ave. You can completely outfit yourself from skis to gloves to poles at this full-service downtown rental shop — and you can get your pass here. When you get to the mountain you can walk from your car to the lift line. No parking reservations or permits are required at Hoodoo.

The resort is ready for a great season, with all its events from Winter Carnival to Spring Fling back on the calendar. The Lodge will be open; masks required indoors.

Night skiing at Hoodoo is a magical experience and a great way for local folks and their guests to enjoy the slopes.

Want to work in their fun, magical environment? Hoodoo is hiring, starting at $15 an hour with a per-hour bonus for those who finish the season.

Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show

The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show (SOQS) is one of Sisters’ most beloved institutions — a gathering of a tribe of creative minds and hands from across the world. Belonging to this tribe is a meaningful expression of artistic community and fellowship.

Give the special quilter in your life the gift of friendship. Enroll them as a Friend of the Show today! As Friends of the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show members, your friends and loved ones will receive discounts to quilt shops and museums, and have access to exclusive SOQS programs. And because every membership purchase directly supports SOQS programs, exhibitions, scholarship, and the worldrenowned Quilt Show, your generosity will make our community a little brighter. Membership levels vary.

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Traditional holiday fun starts at Fika!

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Holiday recipes... Cocktails, cocoa, cookies, and more Black Cherry, Cranberry &

“For those like me that never cared for traditional cranberr y sauce, I designed my own version that Iʼve been told is so well balanced it should be bottled and sold!”

— Vicki Curlett, The Nugg et Newspaper 24 ounces of fresh Oregon cra nberries 3 D’Anjou pears, ripe and sof t to the touch, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 ”-3/4” chunks 10 oz. jar St. Dalfour 100% bla ck cherry fruit spread (found at Newport Ave nue Market) 2 cups brown sugar 1/4 cup white vinegar 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. dry yellow mustard

Pear Chutney

In a lar ge sto ck po t, co mb in e all the ingredients except the black cherry sp rea d. St ir to dis so lve su ga r, slo wl y bringing the mixture to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes or until thickened to the consistency of jam. Remo ve from the heat and set aside to cool co nsiderably. Stir in the black cherry fruit sp read until combined. Spoon into a clean container with a tight lid. Refrigerate ov ernight to thicken before serving.

e Cookie KristiaRneiatmKeierrinsegrvesl up a recipe for aa holiday Renee is called Aunt Sharon. It r he om fr t gh deli le Cookie.

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PART 1 1 cup sifted flour 1/2 cup butter 2 Tbsp. water 1/2 cup ed flour with Mix 1 cup sift ater as for tablespoons w 2 dd A . er tt bu a pie crust. in half.

Divide dough press d cookie sheet, On an ungrease 3o inch of hand) into tw el he e th ng si (u of the sheet. strips the length PART 2 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sifted flour 3 eggs PART 3 1/4 tsp. salt voring fla d on m al p p. cu ts 1 Tbsp. butter 2 1/ boil 1 a to g n r’s sugar ri b , 1 cup confectione ring In a saucepan vo cup butter.

1/2 tsp. almond fla to adjust consistency) tely add water and 1/2 ia ed nt m ou im am d l al an e Cream (sm butter to Take off the stov tir until smooth. t with 1 Tbsp. os fr , ol S co r. n ou he fl W 1 cup of sifted ring well sugar. e at a time, stir confectioner ’s an d p on cu gs 1 eg 3 dd A o n d fl av o ri n g m al . p ts /2 1 . ncy tion Add a light consiste 1 /2 ts p . after each addi e ak so m al to d m an ea lt sa enough cr A d d 1 /4 ts p . g. in to spread. ies. almond flavor dough strips. o tw e th d over the cook ea of p pr S to on d ea ºF 0 pr S r 35 u te s at 3 7 5 o Cool and enjoy! .

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Radiant Day Spa

Newly opened at 492 E. Main Ave., Radiant Day Spa offers folks in Sisters an opportunity to look and feel their best through the holiday season. Marianne Kennedy and Janice Hoffman are committed to “creating a more beauty-filled life for everyday people” through their work at the spa.

Radiant Day Spa offers facials, massage therapy, sugaring, lash extensions, and special-event makeup. They are an authorized provider of Éminence skincare products, which are available as gift items (ask about gift wrapping).

Free delivery is available within a five-mile radius of Sisters, and local businesses will be offered a discount through the holidays.

What better gift to give someone than radiant skin? A Radiant Day Spa gift card in the stocking will be most welcome.

Looking for special holiday promotions? Sign up for emails at hello@ radiantdayspasisters.com and follow them on Instagram at Radiant Day Spa Sisters.

And may you be radiant for the holidays!

Mexican Hot Chocolate

Mexican hot chocolate is a very fesgreat tive and warming beverage that is ker thic for the holidays. It is typically spiced than “regular” hot chocolate, and pepund gro al) tion by cinnamon and (op g usin be will per. Here is the recipe they at Coco Loco this year: 8-1/4 cups water, divided 3 cinnamon sticks 2 tablets Abuelita brand Mexican chocolate ion) (available at Ray’s in the international sect ch 4 Tbsp. cornstar y-free 1 cup milk (whole milk or oat milk for a dair alternative) Optional: er, 1/4 tsp. ground chile de arbol or cayenne pepp or more to taste 1-2 Tbsp. light or dark rum per mug Whipped cream, ground cinnamon, and/or ground chile de arbol or cayenne pepper to garnish.

ʼTis the season for moments of relaxation and contemplation beside a roaring fire. In that spirit, enjoy a couple of cocktail recipes courtesy of Black Butte Ranch.

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Gypsy Wind Clothing MISTAKE-PROOF GIFT GIVING!

Lots of One-Size-Fits-All Options: 2 Button Shawls • Jackets •Vests • Wraps RESORT & TRAVEL WEAR • LOTS OF HANDBAGS! GIFT CERTIFICATES TOO SHOP GYPSYWINDCLOTHING.COM n Bring 8 cups of water with cinnamo er, cov sticks to a boil; remove from heat, cinnaand let steep for one hour. Discard iummed to er wat mon sticks and return stir and te cola low heat. Add Mexican cho olve diss until dissolved. In a separate cup, Stir cornstarch in 1/4 cup of cold water. stir , pot to add to prevent clumps and and k mil the ring as you pour it in. Add ful let it come to a slow boil, being care boils. to remove from heat as soon as it e. serv Allow to thicken, then

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Cranberry Spritz

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Sisters Depot

Sisters Depot is a holiday headquarters, now open 7 days a week, Sunday-Tuesday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with dinner delivery service 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The restaurant will kickoff its one-year anniversary celebration on Thursday, December 16 and on Saturday, December 18th with a whole day of festivities, including music and drawings.

Pictures with Santa will be take place on the porch from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 18. For more information, go to www.sistersdepot.com.

Sisters Depot has become a significant music venue in Sisters, and there will be music through the holiday season. Winter weather is no deterrent to entertainment, with the new Skybox Room featuring small indoor music shows, as well as private events, accommodating about 30. Make reservations now.

Bring friends and family for a delicious meal, or complement your holiday meal by ordering delectable gluten-free holiday pies by Sunday, December 19.

Bedouin

Savvy Sisters shoppers know they can find unique, satisfying gifts of lasting value at Bedouin.

They’ve been checking their list there for decades.

Bedouin’s grassroots, hometown approach to retail is more valuable now than ever. With its focus on carefully curated smaller labels and the remarkable work of local artists and makers, Bedouin doesn’t have to concern itself with international supply chains. The work of local artists isn’t sitting in shipping containers or stuck on someone’s loading dock — it’s at Bedouin. And what treasures await…

Bedouin’s clothing has been extremely popular, and their selection of jewelry and gift items means that you’ll find the right thing for the right person — and enjoy exploring while you do it.

Bedouin’s recently developed men’s section is thriving and there’s more there to choose from than ever — including clothing, gift items, accessories, and jewelry.

Make sure your holiday caravan stops at Bedouin — a wonderful place to treasure hunt.

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16 Holidays in Sisters

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Traditional holiday fun starts at Fika!

COOKIE DECORATING KITS TO GO Swedish D Dala ala Horse Gingerbread Gingerbread, d, OR IN-STORE! baked and ready to decorate with ffrosting tingg andd top ttoppings ppi pinggs pr pprovided. oviid d

TAKE KE FIKA H HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Enjoy delicious scones, bread, quiche, iche,, and other treats treats!

JOIN OUR D DECEMBER CIRCLE OF GIVING FUNDRAISER FUNDRAISER !

FUND FU 201 E. Sun Ranch Dr. 541-588-0311 Mon-Sat 7-4

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Holiday recipes... Cocktails, cocoa, cookies, and more Black Cherry, Cranberry &

“For those like me that never cared for traditional cranberr y sauce, I designed my own version that Iʼve been told is so well balanced it should be bottled and sold!”

— Vicki Curlett, The Nugg et Newspaper 24 ounces of fresh Oregon cra nberries 3 D’Anjou pears, ripe and sof t to the touch, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 ”-3/4” chunks 10 oz. jar St. Dalfour 100% bla ck cherry fruit spread (found at Newport Ave nue Market) 2 cups brown sugar 1/4 cup white vinegar 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. dry yellow mustard

Pear Chutney

In a lar ge sto ck po t, co mb in e all the ingredients except the black cherry sp rea d. St ir to dis so lve su ga r, slo wl y bringing the mixture to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes or until thickened to the consistency of jam. Remo ve from the heat and set aside to cool co nsiderably. Stir in the black cherry fruit sp read until combined. Spoon into a clean container with a tight lid. Refrigerate ov ernight to thicken before serving.

e Cookie KristiaRneiatmKeierrinsegrvesl up a recipe for aa holiday Renee is called Aunt Sharon. It r he om fr t gh deli le Cookie.

Kristiana Kring

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

PART 1 1 cup sifted flour 1/2 cup butter 2 Tbsp. water 1/2 cup ed flour with Mix 1 cup sift ater as for tablespoons w 2 dd A . er tt bu a pie crust. in half.

Divide dough press d cookie sheet, On an ungrease 3o inch of hand) into tw el he e th ng si (u of the sheet. strips the length PART 2 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sifted flour 3 eggs PART 3 1/4 tsp. salt voring fla d on m al p p. cu ts 1 Tbsp. butter 2 1/ boil 1 a to g n r’s sugar ri b , 1 cup confectione ring In a saucepan vo cup butter.

1/2 tsp. almond fla to adjust consistency) tely add water and 1/2 ia ed nt m ou im am d l al an e Cream (sm butter to Take off the stov tir until smooth. t with 1 Tbsp. os fr , ol S co r. n ou he fl W 1 cup of sifted ring well sugar. e at a time, stir confectioner ’s an d p on cu gs 1 eg 3 dd A o n d fl av o ri n g m al . p ts /2 1 . ncy tion Add a light consiste 1 /2 ts p . after each addi e ak so m al to d m an ea lt sa enough cr A d d 1 /4 ts p . g. in to spread. ies. almond flavor dough strips. o tw e th d over the cook ea of p pr S to on d ea ºF 0 pr S r 35 u te s at 3 7 5 o Cool and enjoy! .

B ak e 4 5 m in ns ru en w hot your ov depending on ho

Radiant Day Spa

Newly opened at 492 E. Main Ave., Radiant Day Spa offers folks in Sisters an opportunity to look and feel their best through the holiday season. Marianne Kennedy and Janice Hoffman are committed to “creating a more beauty-filled life for everyday people” through their work at the spa.

Radiant Day Spa offers facials, massage therapy, sugaring, lash extensions, and special-event makeup. They are an authorized provider of Éminence skincare products, which are available as gift items (ask about gift wrapping).

Free delivery is available within a five-mile radius of Sisters, and local businesses will be offered a discount through the holidays.

What better gift to give someone than radiant skin? A Radiant Day Spa gift card in the stocking will be most welcome.

Looking for special holiday promotions? Sign up for emails at hello@ radiantdayspasisters.com and follow them on Instagram at Radiant Day Spa Sisters.

And may you be radiant for the holidays!

Mexican Hot Chocolate

Mexican hot chocolate is a very fesgreat tive and warming beverage that is ker thic for the holidays. It is typically spiced than “regular” hot chocolate, and pepund gro al) tion by cinnamon and (op g usin be will per. Here is the recipe they at Coco Loco this year: 8-1/4 cups water, divided 3 cinnamon sticks 2 tablets Abuelita brand Mexican chocolate ion) (available at Ray’s in the international sect ch 4 Tbsp. cornstar y-free 1 cup milk (whole milk or oat milk for a dair alternative) Optional: er, 1/4 tsp. ground chile de arbol or cayenne pepp or more to taste 1-2 Tbsp. light or dark rum per mug Whipped cream, ground cinnamon, and/or ground chile de arbol or cayenne pepper to garnish.

ʼTis the season for moments of relaxation and contemplation beside a roaring fire. In that spirit, enjoy a couple of cocktail recipes courtesy of Black Butte Ranch.

Holidays in Sisters 17

Gypsy Wind Clothing MISTAKE-PROOF GIFT GIVING!

Lots of One-Size-Fits-All Options: 2 Button Shawls • Jackets •Vests • Wraps RESORT & TRAVEL WEAR • LOTS OF HANDBAGS! GIFT CERTIFICATES TOO SHOP GYPSYWINDCLOTHING.COM n Bring 8 cups of water with cinnamo er, cov sticks to a boil; remove from heat, cinnaand let steep for one hour. Discard iummed to er wat mon sticks and return stir and te cola low heat. Add Mexican cho olve diss until dissolved. In a separate cup, Stir cornstarch in 1/4 cup of cold water. stir , pot to add to prevent clumps and and k mil the ring as you pour it in. Add ful let it come to a slow boil, being care boils. to remove from heat as soon as it e. serv Allow to thicken, then

Orchard Mimosa

1 oz. Wild Roots Apple Cinnamon Vod ka / prosecco / fresh local apple cider / dehydrated apple garnish.

541-868-4479 • 183 E. HOOD AVE., SISTERS WED.-SAT., 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M.; SUN. 1 TO 4 P.M.

everyone y wants

C hocolate!

Make a list and check it twice… ✓ Santa ✓ Mrs. Claus ✓ Mom & Dad ✓ Kid Elves ✓ Friends ✓ Teachers ✓ Hostesses

Gift cards too!

info@highdesertchocolates.com

Order online at: high-desert-chocolates.square.site

Cranberry Spritz

1 oz. Wild Roots Cranberry Vodka / pomegranate liqueur / dash of simple syrup / top off with prosecco / thym e and dehydrated cranberries as your garn ish.

Sisters Depot

Sisters Depot is a holiday headquarters, now open 7 days a week, Sunday-Tuesday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with dinner delivery service 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The restaurant will kickoff its one-year anniversary celebration on Thursday, December 16 and on Saturday, December 18th with a whole day of festivities, including music and drawings.

Pictures with Santa will be take place on the porch from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 18. For more information, go to www.sistersdepot.com.

Sisters Depot has become a significant music venue in Sisters, and there will be music through the holiday season. Winter weather is no deterrent to entertainment, with the new Skybox Room featuring small indoor music shows, as well as private events, accommodating about 30. Make reservations now.

Bring friends and family for a delicious meal, or complement your holiday meal by ordering delectable gluten-free holiday pies by Sunday, December 19.

Bedouin

Savvy Sisters shoppers know they can find unique, satisfying gifts of lasting value at Bedouin.

They’ve been checking their list there for decades.

Bedouin’s grassroots, hometown approach to retail is more valuable now than ever. With its focus on carefully curated smaller labels and the remarkable work of local artists and makers, Bedouin doesn’t have to concern itself with international supply chains. The work of local artists isn’t sitting in shipping containers or stuck on someone’s loading dock — it’s at Bedouin. And what treasures await…

Bedouin’s clothing has been extremely popular, and their selection of jewelry and gift items means that you’ll find the right thing for the right person — and enjoy exploring while you do it.

Bedouin’s recently developed men’s section is thriving and there’s more there to choose from than ever — including clothing, gift items, accessories, and jewelry.

Make sure your holiday caravan stops at Bedouin — a wonderful place to treasure hunt.

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

BEDOUIN CLOTHING • JEWELRY GIFTS • STATIONERY #shopbedouin 143 E. Hood Ave. | 541-549-3079

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Flora of the holiday season — By Jim Cornelius —

Christmas may be a winter holiday, but it’s full of greenery. In fact, the greenery is fundamental to the symbolism of the season.

In long-ago times, when winter was an existential threat rather than a commuting inconvenience and a recreation opportunity, placing evergreen boughs at the entrance of the home, or inside it, was a symbol of hope for the return of the sun and the greening of the world. Such symbology of hope was readily transferred to represent Christian belief when that faith overtook paganism in Europe and across the globe.

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The first use of Christmas trees is usually attributed to 16th century German Christians, who brought evergreen trees home for the holidays. Martin Luther, the 16th-century German Protestant reformer, is often reported to be the first to add lighted candles to a tree, but that may be folklore. The tradition really caught on when it was promoted in England

by Queen Victoria and her German consort, Prince Albert. It was most likely German settlers in the American colonies who first brought the tradition of the Tannenbaum to North America in the 18th century.

The holly and the ivy

The holly and the ivy, When they are both full grown, Of all the trees that are in the wood, The holly bears the crown.

The rising of the sun And the running of the deer, The playing of the merry organ, Sweet singing in the choir.

— The Holly and the Ivy, traditional carol, collected by folklorist Cecil Sharp Before Christmas trees caught on in a big way, perhaps the most common symbol of hope for renewed life was sprigs of holly and strands of ivy. Decorating with holly and ivy dates well back into pagan times and the northern forests of Europe.

The symbolism of eternal life was readily translatable into Christian theology, and, according to AlltogetherChristmas.com: “Religious meaning was later attributed to the physical properties of holly, in particular. Its sharp leaves were said to symbolize Christ’s crown of thorns and its red berries the blood he shed.”

And, simply enough, holly, with its vivid greens and bright reds, is just downright pretty.

Poinsettias

Poinsettias are native to Central America.

According to FloraQeen.com: “The

Sisters Folk Festival

Sisters Folk Festival invites the community to invest in the arts this holiday season. The Festival is so much more than a three-day concert in the fall — it’s a community institution that gives the gift of music & art to youth & adults year round.

Sisters Folk Festival has partnered with Sisters School District for more than 21 years, collaborating on programs like Americana Project and guitar-building at Sisters High School; also the after-school strings program and fiddle & guitar clubs at Sisters Middle School, offered free to students.

The Festival’s Summer Creativity Camps offer elementary and middle school students from the Central Oregon region a readily affordable opportunity to explore ways to express themselves through music and art.

SFF also offers immersive music instruction for adults through the Americana Song Academy, Sisters Songworks, and (beginning the summer of 2022) a bluegrass jam camp.

Support all these activities at https://sistersfolkfestival.org/donate.

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Suttle Tea invites you to share the love of tea this Christmas. That may mean a hot cup while you’re out doing your shopping this season; it may mean bringing a delicious tea blend home to serve on a cold winter evening by the fire or at a family gathering.

Christmas in Sisters, a black tea, and Harvest Faire, an herbal, are hugely popular seasonal blends, but there is an array to choose from.

Sharing the love of tea can also mean letting Suttle Tea ship tea to friends and family far and wide. Suttle Tea has a national reach with its teas.

Ordering through the website is easiest — and they can send your order to “whoever, wherever.” It’s also pretty easy to hit the free shipping threshold.

That makes giving the gift of wholesome, local goodness mighty simple. Just remember to include yourself when you make that tea purchase — it’ll help you get through the winter in comfort.

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Christmas tradition of poinsettias is inspired by a Mexican folktale about a poor little girl called Pepita who had no present for the baby Jesus at a Christmas Eve service. Her cousin Pedro, trying to cheer her up, suggested that even the smallest gift would be enough, so Pepita picked up some weeds growing near the church. When she stepped up to the altar and placed the arrangement, they suddenly transformed into the bright red flowers we know today. For this reason, in Spanish-speaking countries, poinsettia is known as Flores de Noche Buena or Flowers of the Holy Night.”

The flowers were brought to the United States by one Joel Roberts Poinsett, the American Special Envoy to Mexico in the 1820s. He was a South Carolina planter, and thus interested in agriculture and horticulture.

He sent several plants back to grow in his greenhouse in South Carolina, and shared them with botanically inclined friends.

They didn’t catch on as whole plants (and Christmas hostess gifts) until the 20th century.

Mistletoe

“What all the men, Jem, John, and Joe, Cry, ʻWhat good-luck has sent ye?ʼ And kiss beneath the mistletoe, The girl not turnʼd of twenty.”

(English song, 1784: First published mention of kissing beneath the mistletoe) Mistletoe is an unlikely candidate for a symbol of romance (or at least friskiness).

It’s a parasite on trees. And one interpretation of the etymology of the word going back to Germanic origins translates to “dung-twig.”

Poopstick doesn’t necessarily resonate with smooching, but language is always strange and wonderful.

Historian Mark Forsyth traces the tradition of kissing beneath the mistletoe back to Jolly Old England, probably well before it was mentioned in the 1784 song. According to an article in Time magazine, Forsyth is quite certain it wasn’t a “thing” before 1720.

“Kissing under the mistletoe wouldn’t have existed as a popular tradition before 1720 because the most extensive research about the plant was published that year, and it did not reference the practice,” Forsyth explains. John Colbatch, an English apothecary and physician, wrote two books on the mistletoe, in 1719 and 1720.

“He had a whole section on superstitions and customs associated with mistletoe,” Forsyth says, “and doesn’t mention anything at all about kissing under mistletoe.”

So, sometime between 1720 and 1784, English lads determined that they could legitimately steal a kiss if they could maneuver a girl underneath a sprig of tree parasite hung from a ceiling or doorway. The lass’s response to this would, of course, depend upon whether she viewed such forward behavior as an Enlightenment-era form of sexual harassment, or whether she actually sought to be maneuvered under said sprig of parasitic growth.

People, like language, are strange and wonderful, and folklore is grand.

Canyon Creek Pottery

If shopping local — and handmade — means something to you, a gift from Canyon Creek Pottery is as local and handcrafted as it gets.

For 17+ years, Ken Merrill has been at work in his pottery studio and adjoining gallery creating one-of-a-kind functional art.

Come to Canyon Creek for beautiful, handmade items… Mugs for your special cup of coffee.

A pie plate for the baker in the house. A soup tureen.

Candle-holders to spice up your holiday décor. Colorful rectangular platters for Santa’s cookies.

Ken has been a potter since 1983, and opened his pottery studio in Sisters in 1998. He has won renown for his beautiful, functional handmade pottery.

Each piece is handthrown on a potter’s wheel, then fired in a kiln to 2,400 degrees, where it becomes stoneware.

All of Ken’s pottery is made of the finest clays available and makes a gift that gives each time it is used.

Black Butte Ranch

Each winter Black Butte Ranch transforms into a holiday wonderland. The spectacular setting and heartwarming activities make the Ranch a wonderful place to create lasting family memories.

Take a magical horse-drawn carriage ride, December 27-31 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $12 (kids under 5 on an adult lap are free) and can be reserved by calling 877-405-5582.

Golf Open House: Enjoy treats and beverages and some fun holiday shopping during our annual Holiday Open House, Saturday, December 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gifts to please everyone, and the whole shop is 20% off. Plus, putt for a chance to win up to 50% off!

Holiday cocktails with a view are waiting at the Lakeside Bistro or Robert’s Pub. Gift cards can be ordered in any denomination at BlackButteRanch.com/gift-cards.

Additional holiday activities include an abundance of outdoor activities and great food.

For details on all the holiday events visit BlackButteRanch.com/holidays.

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20 Holidays in Sisters

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

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Family and friends afar will appreciate a gift subscription ... the gift they get to open again every week!

— The Nugget Newspaper — Order at NuggetNews.com (Click on “Subscribe & Support”) Or call 541-549-9941 to order by phone.

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EMPORIUM Gift baskets are a great way to surprise friends and family locally and afar! Order your favorites for Christmas and New Year’s.

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 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

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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THE SUTTLE LODGE

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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HIGH DESERT CHOCOLATES In a world where you can be anything, Be Kind and eat chocolate! Order online..., hot chocolate bombs, gourmet caramel apples, candies, and more!

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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

Give the Gift of Health ... a Shibui Spa gift certificate is the perfect way to show your loved one just how much they mean to you.

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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!

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