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2015 Holiday Gift Guide A supplement to the Whidbey News-Times and South Whidbey Record

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Trees, menorahs and wreaths Holiday traditions around the island

By BEN WATANABE

Winter means a full-swing holiday season, largely dominated by Christmas and Hanukkah around Whidbey Island.

That means trees are brought inside, wreaths hung outside, candles lit, and family time.

Here’s a look at what some of the traditions are, and why they are celebrated by a few of the island’s faithful.

CHRISTMAS

The most widely celebrated winter holiday in America is Christmas, the Christian observance of Jesus Christ’s birth.

With it come trees, songs, gifts and, like Hanukkah, candles. In many of the Protestant faiths — Methodist, Lutheran, Episcopal, Presbyterian — much of the the traditions are similar.

Mary Boyd, pastor of the Langley United Methodist Church, said many people return to church around Christmas because of the familiarity of the rituals.

Evergreen trees and wreaths symbolize eternal life, with their lush, verdant needles and the continuing circle — without beginning or end.

“We want those things that tie us to our memories and hopefully lead us to the future,” she said.

Her church and congregation hold a candlelight vigil on Christmas Eve in preparation of the birthday of Jesus Christ.

Without fail, the evening service ends with a communal singing of “Silent Night,” with only candles lighting the sanctuary.

“It’s a sense of capturing the mystery of the night,” she said.

“It is one of the sweetest moments of the whole service,” she added.

In the Catholic Church, such as at St. Hubert in Langley, Christmas is more than a 24-hour period of gift exchanges and carols.

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The dreidel, a spinning top enjoyed by children, is a common Hanukkah symbol. Its origins are as a form of gambling and as a game of chance. Traditional dreidels include four letters which are an acronym for “A Great Miracle Happened.”

“For us, Christmas isn’t a day,” said Father Rick Spicer of St. Hubert. “It’s a season.”

Combined with Advent, the celebration of the four Sundays prior to Christmas, Dec. 25, the Catholic season of preparing and celebrating Christ’s birth lasts from Nov. 29

through Jan. 11 this year.

The days from Christmas Eve on are known as Christmastide.

Included are the Feast of the Holy Family and the Epiphany, or the celebration of when God was revealed to non-Jews — the three kings or three wisemen.

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On the Sunday before Christmas, not much is different about a Catholic service — mass — other than the inclusion of a tree in the sanctuary and a nativity scene, called a creche.

Made popular by St. Francis of Assisi, the nativity scene is put into a corner of the sanctuary as an image of the Holy Family, Spicer said.

At the Langley United Methodist Church, there is no such luck for evergreen enthusiasts. That’s a decision made by the congregation and is largely done out of a lack of space.

This year will be the first in many that the Methodist church has not had an Advent concert. With all of the choir members and musicians, there’s little room for a towering timber.

Both churches like many others, Boyd and Spicer said, take the time to challenge people to remember to live faith outward through deeds.

Helping others or encouraging a deeper connection to the divine is the reason for the season, they said.

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Spicer likes to give literature as gifts to his loved ones as a personal choice to reflect on the holiday’s meaning. Boyd and the United Methodists in Langley offer an optional gift program.

“This congregation does an alternative Christmas fair where people find out about Heifer Project and choose to give to that,” she said.

As a more recent development, the Langley church hosts a Cookie Walk. Several members of the United Methodist Women’s Group bake cookies and other baked goods, sell boxes for people to fill, and use the money to donate to several charities.

“The whole thing’s over in 20 minutes,” Boyd said with a laugh.

On the Winter Solstice, the Methodist church hosts a Longest Eve service.

Boyd said it was designed for people struggling with grief or loss or being lonely during the winter holidays.

“It draws us back to the true meaning of Christmas, of love come down, live among us,” she said.

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The eight-day December celebration by the Jewish faith tradition is a recognition of a miracle amid conflict.

A group of Jews, known as the Maccabees, revolted against the Seleucid rulers in Jerusalem and regained control of the Second Temple. They had enough oil to burn for one day in the menorah (candelabra) to purify the temple, but it burned long enough — eight days — for them to ready a new supply. Thus, the tradition of an eight-day Hanukkah was born.

“The oil they had lasted for eight days and was a miracle,” said Allan Ament, a member of the Whidbey Island Jewish Community, an informal meeting group and sounding board.

Now, it is remembered and celebrated with the lighting of eight candles on a menorah, foods and even small gift giving.

In the United States, Hanukkah has grown to include several small gifts to coincide with the Christmas tradition of gift giving.

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Ament recalled feeling at a disadvantage during December as a child because most of his friends received gifts, big and small. He described it as “a hard holiday for me as a kid and most of my friends.” Eventually, he and his family adopted the tradition to a degree.

Some of the food traditions include oily foods and jelly donuts, Ament said. There are different food traditions based on the branch of Judaism — Mediterranean Jews eat jelly donuts and Eastern European Jews eat potato pancakes.

“The two of them together make for a lot of carbs,” Ament said.

Another iconic Hanukkah symbol is the dreidel, a spinning top enjoyed by children. Its origins, Ament said, are as a form of gambling and as a game of chance.

Traditional dreidels include four letters which are an acronym for “A Great Miracle Happened.” Playing the game commemorates a tradition believed to have started when studying the Torah was outlawed by the Seleucid Empire.

The holiday’s date is determined by the Jewish calendar, but mostly occurs in December. This year, Hanukkah begins Dec. 6 and lasts until Dec. 14.

Every year, the Whidbey Island Jewish Community hosts a gathering during Hanukkah to celebrate together and, as Ament said, eat a lot of carbs. For him, as a layperson and not a rabbi, even when he was not observing his faith, he remembered to light the menorah.

“It was a nice tradition and I liked the light,” he said.

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By JESSIE STENSLAND

If you are searching for one-of-a-kind, quality gifts to give to people near or far, the perfect solution may be something that is made by a craftsperson or small manufacturer on Whidbey Island.

The island has a burgeoning community of talented craftspeople, manufacturers and food producers who are building products that are truly “made on Whidbey.”

While it can be an adventure to search Whidbey’s many nooks and crannies to find the perfect Whidbey-made treasure, several stores across the island

support local entrepreneurs by carrying their wares.

In Coupeville, the Lavender Wind shop sells a veritable smorgasbord of products. They have essential oils, gift sets, cleaners, scents, decorative bundles, lotions, shampoos, culinary lavender, baked goods, eye soothers, massage oil, soap and much more.

In addition, owner Sarah Richards said she carries items made by Whidbey craftspeople, including vases made from silverware, sconces made from Whidbey clay, wooden utensils and calendars featuring photos of the island.

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The store features their wooden home wares, which they make — often from native, local wood — at their woodworking shop located not far away. They make such items as carafes with wooden stoppers, Mason jars with wooden lids, serving boards, rolling pins SEE MADE, PAGE 7

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The couple has found a great deal of success. Their wares are in a couple of dozen brick-andmortar shops in the U.S., Canada and even Hong Kong, plus on several online stores — including their own.

Recently a couple traveled all the way from Seattle just to visit the store.

They also make a point of carrying unique items made by others on Whidbey.

“I’m surprised and encouraged by the number of small craft manufacturers on the island,” she said.

“I meet a lot of people who are just starting and growing their businesses.”

There’s yarn from Abundant Earth Fiber, a Clinton fiber mill that produces yarn and roving from local, regional and domestically sourced, natural fibers. She also found a person in Oak Harbor who makes soap, candles, crackers and more.

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From baking festive frosted sugar cookies to stringing the Christmas tree in bright twinkling lights, most holiday traditions are best when shared with others.

Along with a spirit of giving, a sense of fellowship and community is central to the holiday season.

Whidbey Island boasts a myriad of holiday events that individuals, couples, friends and families can enjoy.

Parades and caroling will help to kick things off in Langley and Coupeville, each of which will hold its annual holiday procession Dec. 5.

Langley’s HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS PARADE will begin at 11 a.m., while the GREEN-

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Join in the Lighting of Langley to set the Village by the Sea aglow.

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For children, and children at heart, there are also opportunities to craft delectable gingerbread abodes, including gingerbreadhouse making events at Sweet Mona’s or at the Coupeville Masonic Lodge.

Stroll through any of the island’s town centers for a small-town holiday shopping excursion abundant in cheer and creativity.

For four weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas, Oak Harbor’s HOLIDAY MARKET on Pioneer will be packed with over 20 arts and crafts vendors selling their wares in historic downtown from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fridays through Sundays. Santa will also be making special appearances.

The Oak Harbor Main Street Association will host HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS 4-7 p.m. on Dec. 5. Listen to Choirs and sample a TASTE OF HOLIDAY MEMORIES at various stores on Pioneer Way. A TREE LIGHTING will take place at 5:30 p.m.

Coupeville will hold its LATE NIGHT SHOPPING event from 5-7 p.m., Dec. 5, where participating merchants will remain open for business for those shoppers who’d like a little extra time to select the perfect gift.

The HOLIDAY SHOP AND STROLL in Langley will also take place Dec. 5. Participating merchants — many of whom will have their doors and windows festooned in holiday decor as a part of Deck the Doors — will also be open late for shoppers, who may also peruse galleries during

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holiday-themed performances this season, beginning with its Holiday Concert Dec. 5 in the Coupeville High School Commons, followed Dec. 27 with the orchestra's Gold and Silver Ball at the Useless Bay Golf and Country Club.

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts will present SOLSTICE CONCERT: DUO FLAMENCO — ERIC AND ENCARNACION — FLAMENCO EN NAVIDAD, with special guest Judith Adams at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 20. This internationally renowned flamenco Provided photo The Saratoga Orchestra is performing a holiday concert Dec. 5 in Coupeville at the high school duo will present traditional and performing arts center. original compositions and dance numbers in an emotional, enerthe FIRST SATURDAY ART The Whidbey Island COMMUgetic performance.

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feature a medley of festively decked out and lighted boats.

Weather permitting, the procession will meander from Oak Harbor to Coupeville and back from about 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Dec. 5.

Topping off the season is Oak Harbor’s NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS DISPLAY, beginning at 9 p.m. at Windjammer Park. According to Sooz Konopik, event coordinator for the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce,

coffee and cocoa will be served at the park, and a handful of vendors will be present. However, the main attraction will undoubtedly be skyward. Konopik said this year’s display will be “higher and wider” than in years past, visible from many parking lots and homes for those who prefer a toastier viewing spot.

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The Postal Service recommends shipping early whenever possible.

To ensure timely delivery of cards, letters and packages within the United States by Friday, Dec. 25, the Postal Service recommends that customers ship their items by the following dates: For Domestic Services: Dec. 15 - Standard Post Ground service for less-than-urgent deliveries and oversized packages.

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Holiday happenings Christmas carols with brothers Vern and Karl Olsen as they light the tractor for the holiday season.

Nov. 28: Sip n' Shop on the Cove, 4-7 p.m. at the Coupeville Rec Hall. In support of Small Business Saturday, enjoy wine tasting in the Rec Hall and a sampling of hors d' oeuvres and sweet delights. Before or after the wine tasting, shop for that special Christmas gift in one of our unique small businesses on Front Street.

between Thanksgiving and Christmas with special appearances from Santa.

Nov. 28: Gingerbread Workshop, 11 a.m. 2 p.m. at the Coupeville Masonic Lodge. Sponsored by Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association. Enter your creation in the Gingerbread Challenge at the Coupeville Library after.

Nov. 27: Tractor Lighting, 4:30 p.m. at Greebank Farm. Sing

Nov. 28: Lighting of Langley, 4-6 p.m. at Langley Park on Second

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Bring the family to Coupeville the Saturday after Christmas for a free Gingerbread Workshop.

November

Nov. 27-29: Holiday Market on Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor.

Features 20-plus arts and crafts vendors. Runs the four weekends

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Dec. 3: Coupeville Late-Night Holiday Shopping. 5-7 p.m. at Coupeville's Historic Waterfront Association. www.coupevillehis toricwaterfront.com Dec. 4-6: Holiday Market on Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor. Features 20-plus arts and crafts vendors.

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Christmas Parade and Tree LightTwo Tumultuous Acts," runs Dec. ing, 4-5 p.m. starting from Terry 4-20 at Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Road and South Main Street and ending in downtown. Christmas Harbor. www.whidbeyplayhouse. caroling and tree lighting to follow com at Cook's Corner Park. Go out on the wharf and view the lighted Dec. 4-19: "The Addams Famboat parade. ily — A Musical," 7:30 p.m. at Whidbey Island Center for the Dec. 5: Holiday Magic on PioArts, Langley. www.wicaonline. neer Way, 4-7 p.m. in Oak Harorg bor. Choirs and Taste of Holiday Dec. 4: Festival of Trees Gala and Memories run 4-7 p.m., the tree lighting is at 5:30 p.m.

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Oak Harbor Elks Lodge. Features decorated trees, wreaths and auction items. 360-279-0644, bbbsis landcounty.org

Dec. 5: Teddy Bear Character Breakfast. 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge. 360279-0644, bbbsislandcounty.org Dec. 5: Annual Jingle Trail 5K Run/Walk, 10-11:30 a.m. at Camp Casey and Fort Casey. www. coupevillechamber.com Dec. 5: Greening of Coupeville

Dec. 5: Saratoga Orchestra Holiday Concert, 1-3 p.m. at Coupeville High School. www. sowhidbey.com Dec. 5: Coupeville Late-Night Holiday Shopping. 5-7 p.m. at Coupeville's Historic Waterfront Association. www.coupevillehis toricwaterfront.com Dec. 5: Holly Jolly Christmas Parade & Holiday Stroll, 11 a.m. at Sixth Street, Cascade Avenue, First Street, Anthes Avenue and Second Street. Participating stores

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Runs the four weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas with special appearances from Santa.

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve fireworks, 9 p.m. at Windjammer Park. Sponsored by the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce.

Dec. 13: Candy Cane Christmas Gingerbread House decorating at Sweet Mona's. www.visitlangley. com for more information.

Jan. 1: Polar Bear Plunge. 10:30 a.m. registration, noon dive, at Double Bluff Beach, Freeland.

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Dec. 19: A Very Merry Christmas $1,000 Giveaway at Boy & Dog Park, Langley. www.visitlangley. com

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Dec. 19: Green Ticket Cash Giveaway, 5 p.m. at Harborside Village Mall on Pioneer Way. For every $20 spent at any participating business until Dec. 19 enter to win $1,000 cash prize. Must be present to win.

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Jan. 2: Tingstad and Rumbel: Twelfth Night Tradition, 7:30 p.m. at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley. www.wicaonline.org.

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Glitter galore at Festival of Trees The trio of McCormack, Molly Nagel and Trina Coe took over the reins from Mollie Anthony two years ago after Anthony stepped down after 15 years as decorating coordinator.

The job, among other things, involves shopping for materials and coordinating the decorating process of the trees, wreaths and garlands that will be auctioned off at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County’s biggest annual fundraiser.

“Lots of people are very artistic and have extraordinary talents,” said Tamra Sipes, the organization’s president. “They just want to be able to do something and give back.”

The event, sponsored by Island Thrift, starts with a gala and auction Friday night, Dec. 4, followed by

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Among the requirements of being a decorator with the Festival of Trees is to possess a natural love for all things glittery.

But the rule doesn’t apply to spouses.

"If you're dealing with festival ornaments you're going to have a glitter bomb happening because most ornaments are accented with glitter," said Hope McCormack. "I try to keep my house as glitter free as possible because my husband hates it."

McCormack is one of three decorating coordinators from Oak Harbor tasked with making sure trees sparkle and glow at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County’s Festival of Trees event, Dec. 4, at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge.

a Teddy Bear and Character Breakfast and community tree viewing Saturday, Dec. 5.

The gala starts at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $100.

Scott Fraser and staff from Frasers Gourmet Hideway are preparing the dinner.

The breakfast will have two seatings — at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $5 for attendees 15 and under and $15 for ages 16 and over.

The free community viewing takes place from 1-3 p.m.

A total of 10 large trees, four table-top trees, two garlands and some wreaths will be decorated and auctioned off in the 17th year of the event.

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The other large trees are 7 feet tall.

After themes are selected, McCormack, Nagel and Coe organize a large group of decorators who get started putting on lights, decor and ornaments three days before the gala starts.

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After the event, the trees are carefully prepared, using wire, for safe delivery. Then when it’s all over, come January, organizers start looking ahead to next year.

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Celebrate the holidays for less The delights of the holiday season can add up quickly. From cooking and baking to shopping for the perfect gift, the season can take its toll on your wallet.

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With all the cooking and guests visiting, the holidays can get quite messy. These tips can help you keep the mess under control: n Scrub. With cooking, stovetops and ovens are bound to get dirty.

Make a simple scouring solution using baking soda and water to help scrub off any baked-on grime. n Pack things up. Do some preholiday cleaning to store away or get rid of extra clutter in your home. Less clutter means less to clean up after your visitors leave.

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Whether you’re a shopping mall veteran or an online shopping maven, gift-buying can be time consuming either way. Streamline with these strategies: n Make gift lists. List who you need to buy gifts for, your gift ideas for each person and a back-up idea

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FOOD PREPARATION

For tasty and easy holiday meals, remember these three guidelines: n The freezer is your friend. Any foods that will withstand freezing and thawing can be made weeks in advance, allowing you to spend holiday time mingling with guests and preparing dishes that can’t be made ahead of time. n Stick to the tried and true. If you want to introduce a new dish during the holidays, make sure you have a few test runs of it under your belt before its big debut. Otherwise, use recipes you know will turn out great. n Say “yes”to guests. If your guests offer to bring something, don’t turn them away. Even something simple, like a bottle of wine, is one less thing for you to worry about.

The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year, but you can make sure that preparation is less time-consuming and less stressful so you can spend more time with friends and family.

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Holiday hosting: Ideas for effortless entertaining

This year, find creative ways to elevate your holiday hosting with a time-smart approach that's no less gourmet. Look for versatile recipes that can be made ahead, reheated in minutes and served straight from the oven to make holiday entertaining stress-free.

Creative combinations of fresh, seasonal ingredients transform typical casserole dishes from mundane to gourmet fare fit for any holiday occasion.

Another time-saving way to elevate your holiday entertaining is offering a selection of high quality wines to accompany your meal.

Look for wines that consistently exhibit intense layers of flavor with complexity and balance.

Start your holiday menu with a versatile and savory bread pudding, created by Irvin Lin, author of the blog, "Eat the Love." This winter dish is ideal for a crowd and offers the flexibility of serving smaller portions as a side item or larger portions for a main course.

SAVORY MUSHROOM, BACON AND GRUYERE BREAD PUDDING

Servings: 6 1/2 pound bacon 1/2 pound (about 1/2 loaf) crusty sourdough bread 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper, divided 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

6 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped red pepper 1/2 pound sliced button mushrooms 1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves 2 teaspoons dried oregano 4 large eggs 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Gruyere cheese, divided

Place bacon in freezer to chill.

This will help make it easier to chop. Heat oven to 375 F. Cut bread into 1/2-inch cubes and place in large bowl. Drizzle olive oil over bread and sprinkle with thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and garlic powder. Toss with spatula to coat evenly, then spread bread evenly in one layer onto rimmed baking sheet. No need to clean bowl yet.

Bake bread for 20 minutes or until bread starts to turn golden. Remove from oven and lower oven

temperature to 350 F. Remove bacon from freezer and finely chop it. In a 3 1/2-quart oven-proof stovetop casserole pan, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crispy. Use slotted spoon to move bacon pieces to bowl lined with paper towel. Pour bacon grease out, but don't wipe out pan.

Add garlic to pan and cook over medium heat for 30 seconds or until it starts to smell fragrant.

Add onions, celery and red pepper and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add mushrooms and cook until all vegetables are soft, about 5 more minutes. Season with remaining salt and pepper.

Pour toasted bread into original large bowl and add vegetables and cooked bacon. Add parsley leaves and dried oregano, and mix together with large spatula.

In medium bowl, whisk together eggs and cream. Pour over bread and vegetables, add 1/2 the shredded Gruyere cheese and mix with spatula. Pour entire contents back

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