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Planning for the holiday season — a look at events Nov. 28

Dec. 5

Country Christmas, 6-9 p.m. Mason County Fairgrounds

Nov. 29

Holiday parade, noon, Optimist party, 1 p.m. Scottville Holiday craft show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington Country Christmas, 4-9 p.m. Mason County Fairgrounds Aglow on the Avenue holiday parade, 6 p.m., Ludington Avenue, Ludington Meet the Artists wine and cheese reception, 7 p.m., Golden Key Art Gallery, 601 E. Ludington Ave. 843-7036 Festival of Lights, Santa arrives, Village Green, Pentwater

Country Christmas, 6-9 p.m. Mason County Fairgrounds

Dec. 6

Create a wreath for Christmas, 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 409 N. Main St., Scottville.

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Dec. 2

Christmas trees family craft, 3-5:30 p.m. Scottville library

Dec. 4

Once Upon a Time children’s theater, 6 p.m. Ludington Area Center for the Arts, S. Harrison St., Ludington

Dec. 7

COVE holiday tea, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Cottages Clubhouse, Kenneth Street, Pentwater. Cost $15, call 231-869-5939 St. Lucia celebration/candlelit cookie reception, 6 p.m. Emanuel Lutheran Church, 501 E. Danaher St.

Dec. 12

Christmas cookie walk, 11 a.m.-1

Santa and Mrs. Claus greet the crowd in downtown Ludington as they make their way through the parade.

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Volunteers perform a live nativity scene during Country Christmas at the fairgrounds.

More events to plan for p.m., Community Church, 109 N. Harrison St., Ludington Country Christmas, 6-9 p.m.

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Dec. 13

Wreaths Across America, noon, Oak Grove Funeral Home, 3060 U.S. 10, Ludington Letha Fulton School of Dance Christmas show, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Peterson Auditorium, 508 N. Washington Ave., Ludington “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” Met Opera Live in HD, 12:55 p.m., Ramsdell Theatre, 101 Maple St., Manistee.

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Dec. 18 & 19

A Christmas Story, 7:30 p.m.

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Dec. 20

Holiday party, 9:30 a.m.3 p.m., Sandcastles Children’s Museum, 129 E. Ludington Ave.,

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- Aglow pre-parade open house, Events in this year’s celebration 4-6 p.m., family crafts and activiinclude: - Cocoa Ocho 8k running race, ties, Ludington Library.

- Aglow on the Avenue Holiday 9 a.m., start and end in downtown Ludington with a run along city Parade, 6 p.m. See Santa after the streets and school forest trails. parade at Bookmark. To register a Learn more and register at www. parade entry, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 231-845singletrackshowdown.com/ - Holiday Craft Show, 10 a.m.-4 0324. It’s also Small Business Satp.m., Ludington Area Center for the urday with downtown shopping 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Arts, 107 S. Harrison St. - Holiday Market featuring Jim Nickelson’s Christmas trees and Scottville - Nov. 29 wreaths, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., James Street Plaza Events in Scottville include the - Pictures with Santa, 2-4 p.m. annual Santa parade and party.

- Singletrack Showdown bicycle The parade begins at 1 p.m., folHere is a look at what our local communities are doing to celebrate the holidays:

lowed by the party at the Optimist Hall until 3 p.m. It’s also Small Business Saturday with downtown shopping.

Pentwater - Nov. 29 Santa arrives at the Village Green in a Pentwater fire truck, 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29 for a tree-lighting.

The event features Christmas decorating contests for businesses, merchant open houses, carolers, free horse-drawn carriage rides, Christmas menus and specials.

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Fountain - Dec. 13 Santa will arrive in Fountain a bit differently this year.

“We talked to the North Pole and he’s going to be here on Dec. 13 at 5 p.m. at the fire station with all our cookies, hot chocolate and he’ll and arrive at 5:15 by fire truck and light the community Christmas tree and meet with the kids,” Shirley Chancelor, one of Fountain’s busiest community elves, said.

In addition, Chancelor said there will be live music and a surprise or two.

“Bring the camera,” she advised parents with children.

A big feature of the event, which includes lighting of a large Christmas tree next to the fire station,

are the tables full of cookies baked by the Fountain Fire Department Auxiliary which those attending can enjoy. Think cookie buffet to get an idea of what “cookies” mean at Fountain’s Christmas celebration.

While Marquette Rail has decided it cannot operate Santa Train this year, Chancelor said Fountain, which built a great tradition of a community Christmas celebration that incorporated the Santa Train stop there, will carry on without the train.

“It’s been a good thing,” she said of the Christmas celebration. “It’s been good for the community. People come from all over. We didn’t want that to stop because we didn’t have the train. We’ll just have Santa come another way, by fire truck, like he did before the train.”

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Real Christmas trees still a favorite

BY KEVIN BRACISZESKI DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER

is over supplied with Fraser firs — his most popular tree.

He estimated that 80 percent of his Real Christmas trees fill many Ameri- sales are Fraser firs, which he said are can homes with evergreen smells dur- very fragrant and have good needle reing the holiday season, but most Christ- tention.

Fraser fir sales for Needlefast are folmas presents are again expected to be lowed by Douglas firs at 10 percent, balplaced under artificial trees this year.

Mason County grower Jim Nickel- sam firs for 8 percent and Scotch pines son, however, is expecting to sell about for 2 percent with spruce trees making 20,000 real trees this year, up some up only a small portion of his sales.

Nickelson noted his business is betfrom the 19,000 he sold in 2013.

“We’ve been working since about ter than six or seven years ago because Halloween (cutting trees) and we’ve more trees reached maturity this year. shipped out 10,000 already,” Nickelson He said he usually starts cutting trees after seven years and tries to clear parsaid Nov. 13.

Nickelson owns Needlefast Ever- cels within 10 years.

He said there were fewer trees plantgreens on Hansen Road and raises trees on about 300 acres. He sells most of his ed 14 years ago than the current crop trees wholesale, although he also sells because there was less open ground to locally from his Hansen Road location. plant back then.

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CHRISTMAS TREES: Michigan ranks third in the country for production of trees FROM PAGE A6

The tree business “Most growers are having a good year,” Nickelson said about 2014.

One reason is that, like other types of farming, many growers are getting older and retiring.

“There just aren’t many people to replace them,” he said, adding that his company sold fewer seedlings this year.

Nickelson said his business may last longer now that his son, Ben Nickelson, returned to it in 2013.

“Our goal is for him to eventually take over the business,” Jim said.

Most of his Mason County trees are sold wholesale

and shipped as far west as Omaha, Nebraska, and as far south as San Antonio, Texas.

Nickelson said he does ship trees into Ohio and northern Kentucky, although he faces competition in the east because of the North Carolina growers.

He ships those wholesale trees in November because his customers want them to arrive a couple days before Thanksgiving.

Nickelson opens his retail business the day after Thanksgiving.

cording to Jill O’Donnell, education officer for the Michigan State University Extension. Oregon is the top producer with 6.5 million trees and North Carolina produces 4.3 million trees.

O’Donnell said there are 560 Christmas tree farms in Michigan covering about 27,000 acres.

Oceana County ranks high in the state with 2,000 acres of tree farms. Manistee County has about 1,000 acres while Mason County has 600 acres and Lake County has 110 acres.

Michigan trees “We really had a pretty The state ranks in third good growing season with place for production of timely rains,” she said.

Christmas trees with about “And the cool temperatures 2 million sold each year, ac- were really good.”

Tips for keeping Christmas trees fresh • Make sure your tree is well supplied with water. This will keep it fresh and fire resistant.

• A tree can absorb up to a gallon of water within its first 24 hours, so make sure you use a stand that holds at least that amount of water.

• Before you put the tree in its stand, make a straight cut across the base of the trunk. The tree will drink more.

• Make sure your stand is filled with water. Sap will form over the stump within six hours and it will prevent the tree from absorbing water. If this happens, you will need to make another cut at the base of the stump.

• Make sure your tree is away from any

home appliance or area that causes heat or drafts. This includes fireplaces, radiators, vents and entertainment components, such as televisions and stereos.

• Do not decorate your tree with any material that is flammable, such as paper and cotton. Also, keep your tree away from burning candles and other open flames.

• Make sure the lights you plan to place on your tree are in working order. Also be sure not to overload your electric outlets.

• Be sure to unplug the lights before you leave your tree unattended.

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Celebrate Manistee’s heritage with Old Christmas Weekend MANISTEE — Step back in time as you take part in one of Michigan’s most unique holiday celebrations. An entire weekend of excitement including the Victorian Sleighbell Parade with horse drawn entries, bagpipers, dog sled teams and carolers elegantly dressed in Victorian style attire.

The highlights of the parade are the draft horses pulling a 30 foot Christmas tree down River Street followed by a beautiful display of fireworks.

The entire Old Christmas Weekend is filled with lovely events including Festival of Trees, “Miracle on 34th Street” at the Historic Ramsdell Theatre and guided tours of the historic Buckley Home and Babcock House Museum.

Manistee is a wonderful place to pick up gifts for everyone on your list, catch a show at the recently renovated Vogue Theatre or simply enjoy the magical experience of the beautifully decorated historic downtown.

Thursday, December 4 Christmas in the British Isles, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River Street, An exhibit featuring Christmas trees, decorations, artifacts, and info that honors the heritage of Manistee’s early residents from England, Scotland, Wales & Ireland. Classic toy train sets will be accompanying the exhibit. Admission: Students - $1, Adults - $3, Families - $6.

Dec. 4-7 Manistee Choral Society’s Annual Victorian Dessert Concert, 7 p.m., Faith Covenant Church, 475 8th Street, Advance Tickets Required

Friday, December 5 Tours of the Historic Ramsdell Theatre, 1 – 4 p.m., 101 Maple Street, $5 Admission Cookie Fun for Everyone, Cookie Decorating, 11 – 8 p.m., Manistee Inn & Marina, 378 River Street Festival of Trees, 1 – 8 p.m., Ramsdell Theatre Ballroom, 101 Maple Street For the Love of Children & Chocolate, Sleighbell Chocolate Shop, 3 – 8 p.m., Friends Who Care, 318 River Street Brass Ensembles, 6 p.m., 390 River Street

Downtown Manistee Soup Cookoff, 4 – 6:30 p.m., Results 7 p.m. at Blue Fish, Live music by Jon Archambault Band 8-10 p.m.

Miracle on 34th Street, 7:30 p.m., Ramsdell Theatre, 101 Maple Street

Saturday, December 6 Jingle Bell Jog 5K Run/Walk, 10 a.m., Kennedy Elementary School, 550 Maple Street Sleighbell Bazaar and Craft Show, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Manistee High School , 525 12th Street Cookie Fun for Everyone, Cookie Decorating, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., Manistee Inn & Marina, 378 River Street Carriage Rides Down River Street, noon - 4 p.m., 356 River Street For the Love of Children & Chocolate Sleighbell Chocolate

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Shop, Noon – 7 p.m., Friends Who Care, 318 River Street Tours of the Historic Ramsdell Theatre, 1 – 4 p.m., 101 Maple Street, $5 Admission Festival of Trees, 1 – 8 p.m., Ramsdell Theatre Ballroom, 101 Maple Street Guided Tour of Historic Babcock House Museum, 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8 p.m. (please arrive on the hour), 420 Third Street A Lumber Barons Christmas Tour of Historic Buckley Home, 1 – 4 p.m., 450 Cedar Street: Admission $10 Historic Tour of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 12–2 p.m., 313 Fourth Street, Free Hot Chocolate and Kids Crafts Brass Ensemble, 1:30 p.m., 390 River Street Meet and Greet the Sled Dog Team, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., East end of River

Street, NO PETS PLEASE Jingle Mingle, 4:30 p.m., Ramsdell Inn, 399 River Street, $50 includes samplings of local appetizers, desserts, wines and beers. Tickets are limited to 50 people. Please call 231.398.7901 for tickets.

Merry Trombones, 4:30 p.m., 390 River Street Victorian Sleighbell Parade, 5:30 p.m., River Street – Downtown Manistee | The Parade will be broadcast ‘live’ via internet streaming as well as through various other television outlets.. Fireworks – Immediately Following Parade. Near the Fountain on River Street Miracle on 34th Street, 7:30 p.m., Ramsdell Theatre, 101 Maple Street

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Country christmas: A fundraiser for the Western Michigan Fair Association from page B1

Visitors to Country Christmas have an opportunity to shop for a Christmas tree right at the event.

He said they want to use the stage at the end of the Community Center building, similar to where the Scottville Clown Band performs each summer at the fair.

In addition, Bendele said the committee is asking local businesses, organizations and groups to decorate campsites on the Mason County Fairgrounds property as part of a “Light Up the Sites” contest.

“It will make everything decorated a bit more,” Bendele said. “It’s not for people to drive through, but more for everyone to walk through and for where the wagon ride goes through.”

Bendele said the 4-H groups will be collecting donations for a canned food drive.

Events for Country Christmas are scattered throughout the fairgrounds because the community building is used for winter storage.

“We have a couple buildings the events will be taking place in,” Bendele said. “We have a couple buildings with heat in them in case people get cold.

Santa is available for photos Country Christmas is $8 per car for entrance and includes the wagon ride and a $5 discount coupon for a Christmas tree. The event is a fundraiser for the Western Michigan Fair Association.

“We did alright the first year,” Bendele said.

He hopes it continues to grow as more people get involved.

To get involved as a local business or community group or for questions, contact Dave Bendele at 231-690-8950 or e-mail dtbendele@gmail.com.

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Holiday meals served at Emanuel Lutheran Church Emanuel Lutheran Church, 501 E. Danaher St., Ludington, holds Thanksgiving and Christmas community dinners.

The Thanksgiving dinner has seatings at noon and 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28. Those who are homebound may call for delivery by noon the day prior, 843-3686.

Christmas dinner is served from noon to 2 p.m. on Dec. 25, also at Emanuel Lutheran Church.

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Seven-day delivery will run from Nov. 17 through Christmas Day in response to anticipated growing dePatrick Donahoe mands.

Postmaster General The agency expects 12 percent growth in its package business this holiday season, or in the range of about 450 to 470 million packages. tailers ship more products to The Postal Service says their customers. demand for package ser“Football has its season. vices has grown as online re- But the holidays? That’s our

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Gift wrapping tricks and tips The holidays are here and that means shoppers have started to stockpile gifts for those they love.

Although some people are gift-wrap gurus, there are many others who feel that their wrapping skills are lacking.

Regardless, anyone can create delightful wrapped gifts with a little know-how.

Prepare The first step to wrapping is to have all of the supplies in one place.

There are some people who have actually dedicated small rooms as gift-wrap stations. While you don’t have to go this far, find a large table and keep your tape, tags,

Gift bags are the go-to the task at hand, like after children have gone to bed or wrapping medium when during the day when no one you’re short on time or have items that are not easis home. ily wrapped with paper. Because they come in a variety Paper or Bags? of sizes — and even giant When purchasing wrap- plastic bags to contain large ping paper, it may be tempt- gifts — they are often more ing to skimp on the quality convenient. of the paper to save money.

However, a thicker, high- Other Tips er quality paper will make wrapping go more smoothly.

There are different tips That’s because it will be that can help with wrapping. less likely to tear on boxes or • Buy neutral-patterned when you’re rolling out and wrapping paper that coorcutting it. dinates with other papers.

Thicker paper means This way if you run out of paper, ribbon, scissor, pen, have any gift receipts handy you’ll also be able to achieve one type of paper you can more intricate folds and bet- stagger other pieces and and other accessories near- to wrap up with the gift. by.

Wrap at a time when there ter creasing around boxes. It make a collage of papers so Also, sort out the gifts ac- are no distractions and you also may be more forgivable there’s no waste.

• Use ribbon to dress up a cording to recipient and can devote your attention to around oddly shaped items.

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• Keep a stack of paper scraps and use it instead of tissue paper to fill in gift bags.

• Keep scissors sharp for clean cuts.

• Pack smaller items or oddly shaped things into a different container that is easier to wrap.

• Roll up clothing and place into a paper towel tube to turn the wrapping into a candy cane shaped gift.

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selves. Don’t forget the standbys of cash and gift cards.

“The No. 1 thing is the cellphone — it’s not even close,” Marshal Cohen, chief industry analyst at market research firm NPD Group, says of what teenagers want.

Gift-givers can then build on what the child already has.

“If I got you a new phone during the year or last year, I’m going to look to accessorize it this year,” Cohen says.

All kinds of accessories, in fact, may be popular presents, he says.

Think small leather goods, jewelry and watches.

They are finicky and fickle, and might be updating their wish lists as often as their Instagram accounts. Do you have any idea what to buy the teenagers on your holiday shopping list this year?

“It’s a challenge because they move quickly and their desires change quickly,” says Gregg Andrews, Nordstrom’s fashion creative director. “You have to have the newest, hottest thing. They’re bringing in so much information, so what they want changes constantly.”

The best bets, according to the experts: electronics — notably the No shame in gift cards smartphone, along with phone accessories; video game systems and wear (the “athleisure” trend); and Aileen Avery, author of “Gift Rap: games; fashion accessories; active- items that let teens express them- The History and Art of Gift Giving,”

advises steering clear of clothing, makeup and handbags. “Those are very personal style things that the teen should pick out themselves, especially if it’s a girl,” she says.

Her advice for a no-fail gift: cash, gift cards or electronics.

“If you don’t want to spend the big bucks on the iPad or a cellphone, then you can buy things like accessories and little gifts and match them to gift cards,” she said — for example, cool earbuds with an iTunes gift card.

Or wrap up a gadget like a Darth Vader flash drive or purse-size cellphone charger/flashlight.

Don’t be embarrassed to give a gift card, experts say, because teenagers don’t find them impersonal the way adults might. Just be sure you know where they want to

shop.

“Teens would rather have one big, giant gift card than a whole bunch of little gift cards,” Cohen says. “They don’t want a variety.

They want to make a splash in one store.”

For inspiration, check out recipients’ social networks to find out about their hobbies, what music they love or what team they cheer for, Avery says. If you spot a restaurant they enjoy, grab a gift card so they can dine out with friends.

Or see what kind of video games they play.

Cash, says Avery, is the gift of “first resort”: “Cash is better than gift cards because that’s immediate. That’s, ‘go wherever, do whatever you want.”’

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Idealistic teenagers will feel good receiving a gift from a retailer that donates to a charitable cause they are passionate about. “This generation is more socially conscious that way and wants to make a difference,” Avery says.

Unique and personal Good gifts for teenagers are ones that are new, different and let them show who they are, says Andrews, at Nordstrom. “They want things that are unique, that express their individuality and that they’re the first to have,” he says.

Among his recommendations: Smartphone cases. Moschino has creative models turned out to resemble fast-food french fries and a melting ice cream bar; other brands feature floral, ethnic or animal prints. “When they all throw their cellphones down on the table, it’s who has the coolest case,” Andrews says.

He also suggests other tech accessories: earbuds, alone or built into earmuffs or headbands, or headphones offered with interchangeable “cans” for different looks.

“Headphones are a crazy thing now, and they’re not just about the sound. They’re also about the look and the accessory-like quality of them,” Andrews says.

If you’re looking for a wearable gift, consider the Converse sneaker, available in various colors and in styles from Missoni, the knitwear company known for zigzag patterns. For boys, consider a hat — a slouchy beanie or an old-school ski hat emblazoned with a team logo and topped off with a pom-pom.

As for activewear, there’s the jogger pant for boys and girls. The relaxed fit makes it easier for gift-givers to get the size right. Same goes for a quilted vest or trendy backpack, Andrews says.

At Gifts.com, editorial curator Gwen Paja recommends a refurbished, vintage Polaroid instant camera as a nostalgic counterpoint to the latest technology.

She also suggests necklaces in the shape of a state, and “experience” gifts, like flying in a jet pack.

Lastly, there’s the gift they can eat: food or candy that can be ordered online or arranged in a basket. “Teenagers are the hungriest group of people,” Avery says. “You can’t go wrong.”

‘You have to have the newest, hottest thing. They’re bringing in so much information, so what they want changes constantly.’

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If you’re looking for a wearable gift, consider the ultra-popular Converse sneaker (shown is the Converse x Missoni Chuck Taylor All Star High Top), available in various colors and in styles from Missoni, the knitwear company known for zigzag patterns.

At left, With activewear-type clothing so popular, there’s the jogger pant for boys and girls as a holiday gift. With a relaxed fit, there’s more leeway in getting the size exactly right.

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The Light Up the Lake celebration is a family-friendly activity that is free for everyone. Gather around the intersection of James Street and Ludington Avenue as midnight approaches to get a good view of ball touching down.

Shortly after the ball touches the ground, a fireworks display is shot off over Ludington Avenue, to celebrate the new year.

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The best show we had by far. The guys made a great selection,� Ludington Mayor John Henderson said of the nearly 8-minute-long display.

The fourth year of the A crowd of about 5,000 people, according to Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett, watched as Ludington Light Up the Lake the ball dropped New Year’s Eve to welcome in 2013.

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While families have traditions that stretch back decades, there is plenty of opportunity to embrace new means of celebration to breathe new life into Christmas, Chanukkah or the season’s other holidays.

1. Feed the wildlife During the cold days of winter, birds and small animals that don’t hibernate may find it difficult to forage for food. By trimming an outdoor pine tree in edible snacks you’ll have a beautiful tree and one that benefits the wildlife as well. String

peanuts and other nuts for the squirrels. Make little ornaments out of suet and string for the birds. Berries and corn can be enjoyed by all.

Be sure to choose a tree that is far enough away from the home, so you don’t have too many scavengers hunting and pecking around the house.

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day tale. Use this as a method of counting down until Christmas. On the night priEach year you can bring a or, reading “’Twas the Night smile to a child in need by Before Christmas” should purchasing a present for an suffice. underprivileged kid. Some post offices sponsor “Let- 5. Remember someone ters from Santa” events where participants can re- who has passed on spond to one of the thouThe holiday season is one sands of letters mailed to made beautiful by lit canthe North Pole. Or work with dles and twinkling lights. a local charity that organizes Remember a loved one or a 2. Create a photo events to bring gifts to chil- friend who has passed away Advent calendar dren in hospitals or in foster by lighting a remembrance candle in his or her honor.

Make your own Advent care.

It’s a way this person can calendar that has small still be part of the festivities. doors that open up to photos 4. Holiday story of different family members.

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go around the neighborhood singing carols, but it’s just as fun indoors. Have a singing party where guests are given lyrics to popular tunes they can sing around the piano or karaoke machine.

to the police station or put together care packages for people living on a military base.

7. Bring some joy to a public servant

When the holidays are set to go for another year, many people find they become a little down. After all, a home that was once filled with merry trinkets may now go back to the bare essentials. Create a tradition where everyone in the family receives one more gift — a personalized ornament that can be packed away for use next year — that’s given in January before the decorations are packed away.

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By MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON Associated Press Luke Maguire Armstrong doesn’t pen a holiday letter to friends. The guitar player and songwriter prefers to communicate musically.

Armstrong makes a CD that he shares with friends and family each Christmas, containing songs that reflect the places he’s visited or how he’s felt during the year. He includes a note about how he discovered each song. Recent CDs, for example, have helped tell the stories of his travels throughout Central America.

“I choose the songs that had the most impact on me,” said Armstrong, who divides his time between New York

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Sharing music is a great way to connect with friends, and technology has made it easier than ever, says Kristen Chase, publisher and CEO of coolmompicks.com, which covers trends in technology. Chase, who has a degree in music therapy, creates playlists for various occasions, including her children’s birthdays.

“Because our music preferences are often a window into who we are as people, sharing music is actually sharing a part of ourselves,” she said. “It’s a way for us to connect with other people and allow them into our

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lives, which I think is an inherent part of being human.”

Or, as Armstrong described it in a holiday letter he sent to friends with the songs in 2011: “To me, music is more than just an entertaining way to pass the time, but (like chocolate covered bananas and Lady Gaga) a way to enrich life — a way of reaching further than rigid reality allows.”

Music lovers can create and share playlists in a variety of ways, Chase said. She recommends Spotify, a digital music service that provides access to millions of songs. Users can search for songs online to share with friends and family.

For those who prefer creating something more tangi-

ble, Chase suggests putting the music on a USB drive.

USB drives come in numerous designs and colors; Chase likes the nostalgic feel of ones that look like cassette tapes, which for her conjure up memories of mix tapes in high school.

Adding music to a USB drive is also a way to give a tech gift that has a personal touch. “You can get really creative,” she said.

Tyler Hayes, a writer in San Diego, suggests asking friends what website or app they use to listen to music, and sharing a playlist through it. In addition to Spotify, he has shared songs using Beats Music and Rdio.

“I’m always seeking out new music and sharing it

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Heather Browne of Colorado Springs, Colorado, looks forward every fall to creating a 20-song Christmas/holiday playlist to share with friends, family and readers of her music blog.

“Part of the reason I do them is as a conscious rebellion against the amount of terrible Christmas music out there,” she said. “I try to find songs with some sense of nostalgia, some sense of wonder.”

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