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Unique Ideas Get Creative With Holiday Décor This December The end of the year is upon us and that often involves decorating a home in its holiday finest. According to Today’s Homeowner, nearly 70 percent of Americans plan to display outdoor holiday decorations. Among those choosing to decorate, 34 percent will do so before Thanksgiving. Everyone has a different vision of a well-appointed holiday home, but there’s always room to make things more unique and creative. These ideas can add a little extra to holiday displays.
Decorate Other Rooms Who says holiday decorating is exclusive to living and dining areas? Think about decorating unexpected places, like swapping out everyday towels and shower curtains with something festive. Swags of greenery wrapped in lights can be added to bed frames. Coordinate The Ornaments Identify a color theme and then showcase it with ornaments. Think about matching the ornaments to the presents wrapped under the tree as well. Purchase
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color palettes, such as red and green for Christmas. But you also can do something unexpected. Whether using a lighter shade of the same color family or adding an accent color like purple or blue, you can change things up in a creative way. Make An Unexpected Bouquet Swap flowers for pine cones, berries and greenery in unique vessels. For example, arrange your centerpiece in a tall fountain
glass or even a cocktail shaker. Try A Different Accent Tree Use a styrofoam cone as the base of a tree for a centerpiece or sideboard. Attach poinsettia branches for a vibrant red tree, or stacked lemons or oranges filled with greenery for a fresh-smelling citrus creation. Suspend Belief Instead of attaching a tree topper to the tallest bough, hang one from the ceiling just above the tree to add even more whimsy. Mix And Match When it comes to a holiday table, mix and match table settings for an eclectic tableau. Shift Into Neutral Instead of a large holiday display in familiar colors, rely on neutral, wintry tones that will blend in with the home but add a festive touch. Natural wood, whites and creams, and muted greens can fill spaces. Unique holiday decorations and schemes can be a great way to add new life to a home this December.
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Rising prices have pushed people to look for new ways to save money. The do-ityourself approach to home repairs has long been seen as a potential avenue to save money, and holiday shoppers can consider DIY when shopping for loved ones this year. A recent survey by the remodeling company Allstar Home reported that 70 percent of Americans have recently engaged in DIY home improvement projects. Similarly, a new Ipsos poll conducted on behalf of the DIY Network found that 73 percent of Canadian homeowners have done a renovation project themselves in the past. With so many homeowners tackling projects around the home on their own, DIY-related products may be just what’s needed to hammer down the perfect gift. The following are some potential home improvement presents for DIY enthusiasts. • Magnetic wristband: Keeping items close at hand takes on new meaning when one utilizes a magnetic wristband. This handy tool is ideal for wrangling screws, nails, washers, and any other ferrous items. It’s also a great option for crafters and jewelry makers. • Painting essentials kit: Painting is an easy and effective way to transform a
Joyous and stressful, the holiday season is akin to a roller coaster ride for many people. While the chance to reunite with family and friends is a definite highlight, such reunions often come at the expense of long lines at the mall and stressing over increasingly busy schedules. Another big cause of stress come the holiday season is money. With many people feeling the ill effects of the turbulent economy, dollars are being stretched more than ever. Fortunately, the following tips can help holiday shoppers save time and money this season while still ensuring their family and friends get everything on their wish list. • Shop early and often: It’s widely known that some of the best deals all season begin the day after Thanksgiving, otherwise known as “Black Friday,” and on “Cyber Monday,” the first Monday after the Thanksgiving holiday. If possible, carve out some time to explore all that these great shopping days have to offer. While savvy shoppers are well aware of the more (Continued On Page 12)
room. For those DIYers who have yet to compile all of their painting gear, local home improvement retailers often package kits that include a dropcloth, assorted roller sizes, brushes, a paint tray, and even painter’s tape to get started on projects. • Rolling work bench: People serious about projects will need a place to store all the tools they have collected. A rolling work bench typically has drawers to store tools and may offer a wooden top on which smaller tasks can be tackled. Roll it where needed. • Hearing protection: Drills, sanders and other power tools can be noisy. DIYers will want to protect
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effectively, which can make holding a flashlight to illuminate the area challenging. Hands-free lighting is possible with an LED headlamp. The light is easily focused where the user is looking. • Laser measuring tape: A smart measuring tape utilizes a laser to increase measuring size, calculate distances and ensure that every home improvement project lines up. • Sawhorse: DIYers working on large projects can benefit from an adjustable saw horse to support materials and ensure safer cuts. The list of gifts for DIYers is endless. Tools and additional gear can help people nail holiday shopping this year.
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Strategies For Getting More Rest While Traveling Over The Holidays can be challenging to wind down and find rest when one is so frequently on the move. It is possible to get more rest for those who plan accordingly. Here are some tips for getting some relief while traveling for the holidays. • Bring familiar items from home. It is not just children who can benefit from some comforting items from home. Adults also can enjoy the benefits of familiar pillows and blankets, for example. Aromas are strongly associated with familiarity and triggering memories. So a pillowcase that smells like a home laundry detergent can trigger the body to relax. • Utilize noise-cancelling earplugs/headphones. Unfamiliar noises can interrupt rest and sleep. Using noisecancelling products or listening to white noise while settling down to rest can induce sleep. • Follow the two-day rule. Johns Hopkins Medicine recommends those who will be staying somewhere for
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Millions of people open their homes to relatives and friends each holiday season. Taking on the task of holiday host can be a labor of love, as it involves not only a commitment of time, but also a financial investment. Lending Tree reported that
on their celebrations. Sixfigure earners planned to spend even more, indicating they expected to spend $764 on holiday hosting. Guests benefitting from holiday hosts’ hospitality can offer tokens of their
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• Avoid too much alcohol. Some people indulge a bit too much while celebrating the holidays. Although alcohol initially can make you feel sleepy, it leads to poor sleep quality that eventually can wake you up in the middle of the night or
contribute to a restless few hours of sleep. Limit drinking, particularly late at night. • Put electronics away. Lauri Leadly, a sleep educator at Valley Sleep Center in Arizona, says the blue light emitted from many digital devices can disrupt the circadian rhythm in your body that regulates sleep and wake. When the sun begins to set, turn off devices and stick to darker rooms to begin to set the body up for rest. This is a great time to gather in a room filled with firelight or candlelight. • Move your body. Be active during the day even when you are traveling for the holidays. Physical exertion is good for the mind and the body, and may help you get better rest each night. Resting while traveling during the holiday season may not be so easy. But some simple strategies can increase the chances holiday travelers get adequate rest while away from home.
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How To Master Shopping Early For A Less Hectic Holiday Season “The early bird gets the worm” is a well-known English proverb that historians trace all the way back to the 1600s. Though the words might first have been popularized hundreds of years ago, they remain as true today as they were then, particularly in regard to holiday shopping. Savvy shoppers have long touted the importance of starting early when looking for holiday gifts for loved ones. Seasoned procrastinators may never embrace early shopping, but others who want to a less hectic holiday shopping season can consider these tips. • Begin with a plan. Holiday shopping excursions, whether they take place in town, at the mall or online, can take longer than expected when shoppers have no idea what they’re looking for. Prior to your first holiday shopping trip, jot down gift ideas for each person on your list. Then scour stores or websites for those items. Starting early affords shoppers time to bargain hunt and ensures supply shortages or other issues won’t get in the way of a happy loved one come the holiday season. • Recognize the notion of “early” has changed. Early
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Frosty the Snowman Who can resist the magic of the holiday season? Especially when that magic brings a normally inanimate snowman to life! That’s the concept behind “Frosty the Snowman,” a song both children and adults enjoy each holiday season. Musicians Jack Rollins and Steve Nelson co-wrote the song in 1950, when it quickly caught on as a catchy and memorable tune. Just a year earlier, Rollins and Nelson penned “Here Comes Peter Cottontail” for an Easter special, so they were no strangers to kid-friendly holiday songs. The “Frosty” song led to a children’s book soon after, and later was brought to the television screen in 1969 for a holiday special that has become a must-watch in many households.
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We began this special section in 2016 by asking our readers to send us their favorite cookie recipes for the holidays, unsure of what the response would be. To our delight, the section AND was a hit, and we are thankful for our loyal readers who support both this feature and our newspaper as a whole throughout each year. Once again this year, we received many holiday recipes, including those below. To view all of the recipes submitted, along with those submitted for past Hometown Flavors sections, visit www.snews.com/recipes.
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Mocha Nut Red Velvet Butterballs Fudge Pie
Pat Roth, Ephrata 1 cup butter or margarine, softened ½ cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 teaspoons instant coffee powder ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa 1¾ cups flour ½ teaspoon salt 2 cups finely chopped pecans powdered sugar Cream the butter, granulated sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add the coffee powder, cocoa, flour and salt; mix well. Add the nuts. Shape into 1” balls and put on a greased cookie sheet. Bake in a 325°F oven about 15 minutes. When cool, roll in powdered sugar. Makes about 6 dozen cookies.
Theresa Gettle, Ephrata 1 box red velvet cake mix 3 large eggs 1 /3 cup vegetable oil ½ cup butter 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk 2 refrigerated pie crusts or homemade, your choice Preheat oven to 350°F and roll out pie crusts into pie pans. Prepare cake mix according to instructions on back (Duncan Hines calls for 3 eggs, 1¼ cup water, and 1/3 cup oil). Mix well and pour into two refrigerated pie crusts in pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until crusts are golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. If crusts begin to brown before
pie is done, cover loosely with aluminum foil. In medium saucepan, combine butter, 10 oz. of chocolate chips (reserve some for garnish) and sweetened condensed milk. Stir over medium heat until smooth and pour over pies. Garnish with extra chocolate chips. Allow to cool, then enjoy!
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Marilyn Bashore,Lititz Cookie Bars: ¾ cup butter, softened 1 cup light brown sugar 1 large egg ¼ cup molasses (not blackstrap) 2¼ cups flour 2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon cloves
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¼ teaspoon salt Frosting: ½ cup butter, softened 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 3 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla sprinkles, if desired Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9”x13” baking dish with parchment paper; grease and set aside. Combine butter and brown sugar in large mixing bowl. Beat until fluffy. Beat in the egg. Add molasses and beat until well combined. Add flour, baking soda, and spices and mix well. Press cookie dough into baking dish and bake for 15 to 18 minutes. Remove from oven and cool
completely before frosting. Frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese for 4 minutes until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and continue to beat another 4 minutes. Spread frosting over cooled bars. Decorate with sprinkles.
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Laura Brubaker, Ephrata Chocolate Batter: 1 stick butter, melted 2 tablespoons cocoa 1½ cups sugar 4 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder
11/3 cups flour Cream Cheese Mixture: 16 oz. cream cheese 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla Topping: nuts or chocolate chips (optional) Cream together butter and cocoa. Add remaining batter ingredients and mix well. Pour into cookie sheet or jelly roll pan. Combine the cream cheese mixture ingredients. Pour on top of the chocolate mixture; swirl with a knife. Sprinkle nuts or chocolate chips on top if desired. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Enjoy! (Continued On Page 8)
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Pat Roth, Ephrata 1 cup granulated sugar ¾ cup shortening ¼ cup molasses 1 egg, beaten 2 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon cloves 1 teaspoon ginger ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon dry mustard ½ cup granulated brown sugar or granulated sugar Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease the cookie sheets. Beat granulated sugar and shortening about 5 minutes in a large bowl, until light and fluffy. Add molasses and egg; beat until fluffy. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, salt and mustard in
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Marilyn Bashore, Lititz 1 oz. square unsweetened chocolate ½ cup butter ½ cup sugar 1 egg, separated ¼ teaspoon vanilla 1 cup flour ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ finely chopped pecans
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6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt chocolate. Let cool slightly. Cream butter. Add melted chocolate, sugar, egg yolk and vanilla and mix thoroughly. Sift flour and salt and add to creamed mixture. Chill dough slightly so that it is easier to handle. Beat egg white with fork until foamy. Remove dough from refrigerator. Roll dough into balls, about 1 teaspoon per ball. Dip balls in egg white to coat, then roll in chopped nuts. Place 1” apart on ungreased cookie sheet; press thumb gently in center of each cookie. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to rack. Immediately place 3 to 4 chocolate chips in each thumbprint. When chips have melted, spread evenly over the thumbprint. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.
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Pat Roth, Ephrata 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1½ cups flour 2 cups dried tart cherries 1½ cups quick cooking rolled oats 2 /3 cup chopped pecans 2 /3 cup white baking pieces In a large bowl, beat the butter with a mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar, eggs, baking soda and salt. Beat on medium speed until combined, using a spatula to scrape the side of the bowl occasionally. Beat in the flour. Use a wooden spoon to stir in the dried cherries, rolled oats, chopped pecans and white baking pieces. Drop the cookie dough by rounded teaspoons 2” apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet (may also use parchment paper). Bake in a 375°F oven for 8 to 9 minutes, or until edges of the cookies are light brown. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.
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Christmas Facts • After “A Christmas Carol,” Charles Dickens wrote several other Christmas stories, one each year, but none was as successful as the original. • Alabama was the first state to recognize Christmas as an official holiday. This tradition began in 1836. • American billionaire Ross Perot tried to airlift 28 tons of medicine and Christmas gifts to American POWs in North Vietnam in 1969. • Animal Crackers are not really crackers, but cookies that were imported to the United States from England in the late 1800s. Barnum’s circus-like boxes were designed with a string handle so that they could be hung on a Christmas tree.
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‘Tis The Season To Save Money (Continued From Page 3)
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holidays is almost unheard of among smart shoppers. Retailers are especially likely to offer deals in the current economy in the hopes of encouraging shoppers to spend despite an uncertain economic outlook. • Peruse the clearance section and the “sale” section. Retailers often do their spring cleaning during the holiday season in an effort to clean out their warehouses for new products. These are often great places to save some money. • Read the fine print when it comes to shipping. Many companies often offer discounted or free expedited shipping rates when normal shipping cut-offs would be too late. Following these tips can help shoppers save time and money, as well as reduce holiday stress.
Tips To Make Holiday Dinners More Affordable “Eat, drink and be merry” is a familiar refrain come the holiday season. Hosting a holiday dinner is a great way to welcome family and friends and encourage them to embrace the festive nature of the season. However, the high cost of foods and other essentials may have certain holiday hosts rethinking their menus and their guest lists this year. A 2024 Pew Research Poll showed Americans worried about the state of the economy cite the price of food and the cost of housing as their foremost concerns. More than 90 percent of Americans say they are “very” or “somewhat” con cerned about the cost of food and consumer goods. Average annual food-at- according to the USDA home prices were 5 percent Economic Research Service. higher in 2023 than in 2022, Inflation has been a key topic of discussion for much of the last three years. While data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates inflation continues to cool off from all-time highs, consumers are still anxious about how food prices are affecting their bottom lines and their holiday entertaining plans. According to Farmdoc Daily, which offers agri culture-based data analysis,
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Rather than a luxury like beef tenderloin or prime rib roast, consider a less expensive dish, such as a pork tenderloin, roasted chicken or even seafood. • Add extra side dishes. Incorporate an inexpensive item like rice, beans or an extra vegetable side dish into the meal so that plates can be filled with the less expensive foods and fewer high-cost items. • Shop the sales. Plan meals around a supermarket circular. While you may have had one holiday dinner (Continued On Page 14)
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Notable Christmas Celebrations And Traditions Around The World It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas all over the world. Christmas cele brations include various time-honored traditions that celebrants hold near and dear to their hearts. Depend ing on where someone lives, their Christmas traditions may look quite different from those in other parts of the globe. It can enjoyable to learn how Christmas is celebrated elsewhere and perhaps even incorporate a few new traditions into your cele brations. Take a peek at these customs near and far. • Seafood and beachside celebrations: Australia is located in the southern hemisphere, which means Aussies are enjoying the peak of their summer come December 25. A white Christmas is unlikely, unless the “white” refers to white, sandy beaches. Santa is probably swapping his thick coat for a pair of board
shorts, and heavy, roastladen meals are unlikely to make it on to the menu. Instead, Australians dine on seafood feasts and spend Christmas outdoors camping or at the beach. • Krampus parade: Some Christmas elves are not so jolly. Just ask residents of the Austrian, German and Hungarian Alps. Each year in this region, a true “Bad Santa” is the talk of town. Villagers believed that Krampus, a half-man, halfgoat creature with a legion of ill-tempered elves, roamed the mountains wreaking havoc. Krampus was said to abduct miscreants and set unruly youth or even intoxicated adults straight. Today, Krampus is more the “bad cop” to Santa’s “good cop” persona. Krampus is celebrated as an antihero at parades and other events. • Las Posadas: According to scripture, Joseph and Mary had to make an
A Festive Guide To Caroling
extended hours of darkness. Christmas caroling con tinues to unite communities and spread holiday cheer through song. It is time to inspire a resurgence of caroling by planning to gather friends, family, or neighbors for a caroling session. This guide can help anyone plan a memorable caroling event. Gather Your Group Begin by assembling a group of singers. No one needs to be an expert singer, as enthusiasm goes a long way. Reach out to friends,
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Christmas caroling is a joyful tradition that has endured for centuries. Christmas caroling can be traced to the fourth century in Rome. Latin hymns were written to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Historians believe that even before the emergence of Christianity midwinter songs existed to lift people’s spirits through the bleak weather and
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arduous journey from their hometown to Bethlehem for census purposes while Mary was pregnant. When the couple arrived, they found lodgings were nonexistent, and Mary ended up giving birth to Jesus in a manger surrounded by animals. In celebration of that journey,
people in Mexico and Guatemala celebrate Las Posadas, a procession rep resenting Mary and Joseph’s journey and their struggle to find lodging. • La Befana: In Italian folklore, La Befana is a witch-like old woman who, like Santa, delivers gifts to
family, coworkers, and/or local community members. Try to get a diverse group of people together whose main goal is to have fun.
Find The Right Time And Date Typically evening hours
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children throughout Italy. Instead of this gift-giving taking place on Christmas, La Befana hands out gifts on the Epiphany Eve in a similar way to how the Three Magi brought presents to Baby Jesus. Le Befana also is believed to fly through the night sky to sweep away all
the troubles of the old year and clear the way for a fresh start. • Move over reindeer: Although reindeer often garner fanfare this time of year, the Yule goat is a Christmas symbol and tradition in Scandinavia and northern Europe. Each year in towns throughout Sweden and other areas, large statues of Yule goats are built on the first day of Advent and stand throughout the holiday season. This tradition dates back to ancient Pagan festivals, and some believe the goat is connected to the Norse god Thor, who rode in the sky in a chariot pulled by two goats. Holiday traditions differ considerably in various regions of the world. Cele brants may want to consider incorporating for eign tra ditions into their own Christmas celebrations this year.
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after work or during week ends are when you can reach the greatest number of people. Map Out A Caroling Route Carefully identify neigh borhoods or locations that are known for being festive. While the organizer may choose to carol around his or her own neighborhood, it may be possible to engage more of the community in other settings. Look at local
nursing homes or even community centers as carol ing locations. Contact busi nesses along Main Street to see if caroling in the center of town to coincide with holiday shopping may be a good idea. Compile A List Of Classics Most people will want to hear the carols and other songs they know and love. Make a list of classic Christmas songs that aren’t overly complicated and singers will already know how to sing, such as “Jingle Bells,” “Deck the Halls,” “Frosty the Snowman,” and
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Be sure to have printed copies of the lyrics and sheet music for all participants. Enlist Some Musicians Although caroling is tra ditionally done a capella, having someone who plays an instrument, like a guitar or violin, can ensure every one is on the right note and can keep the pace. Plan To Rest Singing can be joyful, but also tiring. Bring along refreshments so the carolers can rest their voices and stop to grab a drink or snack. Tea,
coffee and cocoa can warm up participants on chilly days. Coordinate Attire Although everyone does not have to dress alike, a similar element, such as a red scarf or green mittens, can unite the group. Add A Charitable Element Consider incorporating a charitable aspect to the caroling. Collect financial or food donations for a local food pantry, or do a toy drive while caroling, encouraging people to offer a wrapped gift in exchange for some beautiful music.
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idea in mind, once you see what the stores are putting on sale you can stock up on those items and build the dinner around them. If you find a good deal several weeks away from the holidays, buy the items and freeze them until they’re needed. • Buy generic or store brands. Chances are no one will notice if you use generic or store brand ingredients, which can be considerably cheaper than their brandname counterparts. Many are even manufactured in the
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