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he Flanders is hosting its Annual Gingerbread
House Contest. Participation is open to the public.
Bring your creation to The Flanders Hotel, 719 E.
11th St. in Ocean City, Nov. 22-Dec. 20 for a chance to win
a two-night stay in a penthouse or suite, dinner for two at
Emily's Ocean Room or breakfast or lunch at Emily's. Chil-
dren ages 4-12 are eligible to win a basket of toys and Ocean
City Boardwalk ride tickets. Every child that enters will re-
ceive a prize. All gingerbread houses must be handmade. No
electrical or moving parts are allowed. Judging will be Dec.
31. The houses will be on display in the lobby of The Flan-
ders. Call 609-399-1000 or see www.theandershotel.com
for more information.
The Ocean City Board of Realtors will host a drive to
collect coats, blankets, towels and linens through Nov. 28.
The Warmth for the Winter Drive will collect gently
used or new items to be donated to the Ecumenical Clothes
Closet. Donations can be dropped off at the ofce of the Ocean City Board of
Realtors, 405 22nd St. in Ocean City. For pick-up, call 609-399-0128. For more
information, contact Vicki Heebner at 609-399-0128 or Vicki@ocbor.com
MAPS Foundation Holiday Dance Festival noon Saturday and Sunday
through Dec. 21 at Atlantic Club's Theater, Atlantic City. Local school choirs will
present Sounds of the Season each weekday 11 a.m. from Dec. 2 to 20 in the same
location. There will be beautiful hand decorated wreaths, stuffed animals and
small gift items for sale during all performances as well as free
parking. Call Rose Silverman at 609-822-9093.
Make a Thanksgiving Flower Arrangement 6 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 25 at the Ventnor branch of the Atlantic Coun-
ty Library System, 6500 Atlantic Ave. This craft program is
open to teens and adults, and registration is required by Nov.
21. There is a $15 materials fee, which is payable by check at
the beginning of the program. Call 609-823-4614.
First Presbyterian Church will host a Community
Thanksgiving Service 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26 at Seventh
Street and Wesley Avenue. The service, sponsored by the
Ocean City Ministerium and the Ocean City Ecumenical
Council, will include Thanksgiving hymns, the Presidential
Thanksgiving Proclamation, and a Thanksgiving sermon. A
free will offering will be taken up to support the Ocean City
Ecumenical Council. Everyone is encouraged to bring a con-
tribution of nonperishable food to be donated to the Food
Cupboard. Parking is available. All are invited to attend.
The Fast and the Furriest 5K Turkey Trot and 1-Mile Fun Run is set
for 8:30 a.m. Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 28. This event benets the Ocean City
Humane Society. Preregister at www.active.com. Same day registration is 7-8:25
a.m. in front of the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace. Applications are
available at Aquatic and Fitness Center, 1735 Simpson Ave.; The Sneaker Shop,
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hristmas trees are the quintessential decoration of the
holiday season, often erected in front windows gleam-
ing with decorations, trinkets and lights. Much thought
goes into selecting a tree and turning it into the centerpiece of a
celebration.
Holiday celebrants with no personal preference may struggle
with the decision to buy an articial or real tree. Those who opt
for a real tree may think their only options are the cut trees avail-
able at local tree lots. But those interested in a tree that will last far
beyond the holiday season can select a potted Christmas tree, all
the while adding an eco-conscious element to their holiday celebrations.
Selecting a live tree is an environmentally sound choice. Trees that have
their roots intact can be transplanted outdoors after Christmas. This reduces
the waste associated with tree disposal and provides various benets to the
environment, as the trees act as a natural air lter while providing shade and
wind barriers. An evergreen tree, which remains lush and green all year long,
is also an ideal habitat for backyard creatures. Trees help control excessive
moisture issues in the soil by drawing up water for survival, and can help
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prevent erosion of soil in more arid climates.
Caring for a potted tree takes a bit more effort than a standard cut tree.
There are a few steps that need to be taken to ensure its post-Christmas
survival. You can purchase the tree several weeks in advance of the holi-
days, provided you water the tree frequently and keep it outdoors in the cool
weather in the weeks leading up to the holiday. Select a tree variety that is
hardy to the specic zone in which you live and will acclimate to the climate
Gift Certificates from any of our properties
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deliver a tray as a gift. Enjoy delicious
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hot entres, desserts and more!
Call Jennifer at 609-748-2400 ext.106
to place your order.
Choose from our Cookie, Biscotti and
Brownie Trays. Coffee Mugs filled with
delectable Biscotti make a great teachers gift.
Homemade Peppermint Bark, Ribbon Candy,
Panatone, Peanut Brittle and
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he Batsto Citizens Committee, Inc.
(BCCI) annual holiday celebration,
Winter at Batsto Village will take place
on Sunday, December 8 at the historic site.
The Hammonton High School Choir, under
the direction of Marrissa Carraello, will per-
form Winter Music in the Wharton State Forest
Visitors Center beginning at 1p.m. Admission is
$5 and seating begins at 12:30 p.m., with the per-
formance beginning promptly at 1 p.m. For addi-
tional information, please call 609-561-0024 or e-mail: info@batstovillage.
org.
The stately Batsto mansion, dressed in the splendor of the winter season, will
be available to tour for $3 and tickets are available on site at the Visitor Center.
Visitors can bring their holiday cards; already stamped and addressed, and
have them hand cancelled by a volunteer postmaster at the Batsto Post Of-
ce. Members of the Merchant-
ville Stamp Club will be on hand
to assist with this effort. Due to
its age and historical signicance,
the Batsto Post Ofce (1852), a zip
code is not required to be part of
the hand postmark cancellation.
Toby Kroll of Three Cedars Forge Blacksmithing will demonstrate some of
the techniques and tools of the trade using the Batsto blacksmith shop.
Art work created as part of the Plein Air Art event held at historic Batsto
Village in September will also be on display. December 8 is the last day to
view these incredible works depicting a variety of scenes around the site.
Light refreshments will be served in the Exhibit Room that adjoins the
Batsto Post Ofce. Several displays for both adults and children are available
for viewing.
About Historic Batsto Village
Located eight miles east of Hammonton on New Jersey Route 542, Bats-
to Village is a New Jersey historic site located in the South Central Pinelands.
Administered by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protections
Division of Parks & Forestry, this
site is nationally recognized for its
historical signicance and beauty.
The roots of Batsto Village can be
traced back to 1766. Two centuries
of American history are available to
visitors, with the Pinelands envi-
ronment as a scenic backdrop.
For more information about
BCCI visit www.batstovillage.org
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APPETIZERS
Bruschetta 24.95 39.95
Wings (with or without buffalo sauce) 29.95 59.95
Mozzarella Caprese 34.95 59.95
Sampler Trays 39.95 59.95
Chicken Fingers 35.95 59.95
Arancini 39.95 74.95
Fried Calamari 44.95 74.95
Calamari Marinara 54.95 89.95
SALADS
Antipasto 44.95 59.95
Antipasto Calabrese 54.95 64.95
Garden Salad 25.95 34.95
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad 33.95 59.95
Caesar Salad 24.95 36.95
Chef Salad 49.95 59.95
Greek Salad 34.95 49.95
Buffalo Chicken Salad 34.95 54.95
Tuscany Salad 49.95 74.95
Fruit Salad Market Price
VEGETABLES
Roasted Potato 30.95 54.95
Broccoli 34.95 54.95
Mixed Vegetables 39.95 59.95
Stuffed Peppers 32.95 64.95
Broccoli Rabe Market Price
PASTA
Penne with Vodka Sauce 44.95 79.95
Penne with Tomato Sauce 25.95 54.95
Penne Bruschetta 44.95 69.95
Penne Campagnola 49.95 79.95
Penne Giardino 49.95 79.95
Penne Paisana 49.95 79.95
Mezzaluna Ravioli 54.95 79.95
Cheese or Spinich
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Baked Ziti 29.95 59.95
Lasagna Meat or Veggie 44.95 84.95
Tortellini 49.95 84.95
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Pasta Figgioli 34.95 64.95
Gnocchi 49.95 84.95
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Chicken Parmigana 49.95 79.95
Chicken Francese 54.95 84.95
Chicken Cacciatore 54.95 84.95
Chicken Bruschetta 54.95 84.95
Chicken Campagnola 54.95 89.95
Chicken Vodka 54.95 89.95
Chicken Marsala 54.95 89.95
Chicken Alfredo 54.95 89.95
Chicken Braciola 59.95 89.95
Veal Parmigana 54.95 84.95
Veal francese 54.95 84.95
Veal Cacciatore 59.95 89.95
Veal Bruschetta 59.95 89.95
Veal Campagnola 59.95 89.95
Veal Vodka 59.95 89.95
Veal Marsala 59.95 89.95
Veal Alfredo 59.95 89.95
Veal Braciola 64.95 94.95
Eggplant Parmigana 44.95 69.95
Eggplant Roulette 49.95 79.95
Sausage, Peppers & Onions 54.95 89.95
Roast Beef 49.95 79.95
Meatballs 35.95 74.95
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Mussels Marinara 39.95 69.95
Little Neck Clam Steamers 44.95 74.95
Seafood Calabrese 64.95 84.95
Stuffed Flounder 54.95 89.95
Shrimp Parmigiana 64.95 89.95
Crab Meat Ravioli 64.95 89.95
Calimari Fried 44.95 64.95
Calimari Marinara 54.95 74.95
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Regular Sub Tray 38.50 54.00
Mixed Sub Tray 42.00 58.00
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846 Asbury Ave.; and the Ocean City Hu-
mane Society, 1 Shelter Road. For more in-
formation, call 609-398-5068 or see www.
hsocnj.org.
Ocean Citys Christmas in the
Downtown, Our Miracle on Asbury
Avenue, will be 2-5 p.m. Friday, Nov.
29 on Asbury Avenue in front of City
Hall at Ninth Street. Join the merchants
and Chamber of Commerce in kicking off
an old-fashioned downtown Christmas.
Santa will arrive at 5 p.m. on the roof of City Hall, the Philly Phanatic will cavort
from 4-6 p.m., Miss Winter Wonderland will be crowned and there will be enter-
tainment by the Ocean City Theatre Company. There will be photos with Santa
at the gazebo across from City Hall, free horse and carriage rides 1-4 p.m. from
City Hall and more. For information, call 609-391-0240.
Atlantic City Aquarium Black Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29
at the aquarium located in Gardner's Basin, Atlantic City. New members who
join with a family membership to the aquarium that day will receive a 25 percent
discount on their annual renewal next year. Many activities throughout the day.
Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $5 for children ages 4-12. Chil-
dren under 3 are free. Call 609-348-2880 or see www.acaquarium.com. Coupons
for discounted admission are available on the website. Like the Atlantic City
Aquarium on Facebook for the latest news.
Latke Fest 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29 at Congregation Beth Israel, 2501
Shore Road, Northeld. The Latke Fest will follow Shabbat services. A variety
of latkes will be served along with a full salad bar. Open to the community. Cost
is $25 per family or $10 per person. Reservations may be made by contacting the
synagogue ofce at 609-641-3600, bethisrael@cbinortheld.org or by mailing
a check with your contact information, and number of adults and children, to
Congregation Beth Israel, 2501 Shore Road in Northeld, NJ 08225.
Jacob Marleys Christmas Carol will run from Friday, November 29 to
Sunday, December 29 at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse located in downtown
Cape May on the corner of Lafayette and Bank Streets. Performances are at 7
p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and at 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Tickets are $35 for adults, $30 seniors (62+) and $15 students. There is no half-
price preview performance for this production; the ofcial opening night will
be Friday, November 29. A special half-price senior matinee will take place on
Sunday, December 8 and there will be a special pay-what-you-can matinee
at 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 14. For more information and reservations,
please call the box ofce at (609) 770-8311 or visit the theatres website at www.
capemaystage.org. This enchanting production stars Jonathan Brody, who was
seen last summer at Cape May Stage in Time Stands Still. He has appeared on
Broadway in Monty Pythons Spamalot and in the original companies of Titanic,
Me and My Girl, and Sally Marr and her escorts. He has also been seen on Na-
tional Tours, in regional theatres and on television shows like Boardwalk Empire
and Guiding Light.
Chanukah on Ice 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 at the Flyers Skate Zone, 501
North Albany Ave., Atlantic City. Open to the entire community, the event will
include open ice skating, organized skating games for children and families, and
a special guest appearance by the biblical heroes of Chanukah, the Macabees. Ad-
mission is $8 per person and includes refreshments. Ice skates are available for an
additional $3 fee or participants can bring their own. Free parking is available. Call
609-822-8500 or see www.chabadac.com.
The Cape Shore Chorales Christmas Oratorio 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec.
1 at Grace Lutheran Church, 11 E. Dawes Ave., Somers Point. Michael Haydn's
"Missa Tempore Quadragesimae" will also be presented at this annual Bach fes-
tival. All are invited to attend. A freewill offering will be taken and light refresh-
ments will be served. Email wolfrose70@hotmail.com.
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Laphroaig Single Malt ....................................... 750ML $84.99
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99 Proof Brand liquors....................................... 750ML $14.09
Southern Comfort ........................ 750ML $19.99 1.75L $26.99
Kahlua Coffe Liquor .............................................. 1.75L $31.99
Rumchata ...............................................................750ML $18.99
Baileys Irish Cream ............................................. 750ML $19.09
Amarula Cream Liquor .........................................1.75L $21.09
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Mondavi Private Select All Types.. .............. 750ML $8.99
Cup Cake All Types ..........................................750ML $9.09
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Rodney Strong Merlot ............................. 750ML $14.99
Rodney Strong Chardonnay ....................750ML $11.99
Wines For Dummies All Types ......................750ML $9.09
Jelly Bean All Types ........................................750ML $9.09
Skinny Girl Moscato, Red, Rose, White Sangria .. 750ML $12.01
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right person isnt always easy.
With thousands of new books
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Produced in association with the Smithsonian and including images from
The National Music Museum in South Dakota, Music: The Denitive Vi-
sual History, guides readers through the progression of music since its pre-
historic beginnings, discussing not just Western classical music, but music
from around the world.
Telling the story of musical developments era by era, linking musical the-
ory, technology, and human genius into the narrative, this book proles the
lives of groundbreaking musicians from Mozart to Elvis, takes an in-depth
look at the history and function of various instruments, and includes listen-
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A wide-ranging tale spanning 5,000 years of the oceans history, The
Conquest of the Ocean tells the stories of those who sailed seas for trade, to
conquer new lands and to explore the unknown.
From the early Polynesians to the rst circumnavigations by the Portu-
guese and the British, these tales of epic sea voyages involve great feats of
seamanship, navigation, endurance and ingenuity. Readers can explore the
lives and maritime adventures, many with rst-person narratives, of such
land seekers and globe charters as Christopher Columbus, Captain James
Cook, and Vitus Bering.
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Fully updated with the latest statistics and world records, The Sports
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about more than 200 different sports, including baseball, hockey, jujitsu,
cross-country skiing, water polo and gymnastics.
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Experience the best of Frances greatest city with DK Eyewitness Travel
Guide: Paris. This newly updated travel guide will lead readers straight to the
best attractions this city has to offer, whether they are planning visits to the Louvre
and other city museums, a climb up the Eiffel Tower or just want to go shopping.
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The LEGO Play Book has all-new ways to encourage kids to think,
build and play creatively. Featuring more than 200 different LEGO builds,
this fun guide encourages readers to use their imagination and play in new
ways, creating amazing LEGO models of their very own. Featuring a mix-
ture of simple, medium and complex models, the book teaches builders tips
and tricks to get the most out of their blocks.
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Holiday Card Swap Monday, Dec. 2-Friday,
Dec. 20 at the Ventnor branch of the Atlantic County
Library System, 6500 Atlantic Ave. The Card Swap is
open to adults. Visitors to the library exchange holiday
cards, with envelopes, for other cards and envelopes in
the swap box. Call 609-823-4614.
The Ocean City Gardens Civic Association is
planning to open the holiday season with a Bus Trip to the Winterthur Mu-
seum and Gardens on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Tickets are $75 and include en-
trance, a garden tram tour (weather permitting) and a house tour, transportation
and snacks on the bus. The group will leave at 10:30 a.m. from the Tabernacle
parking lot, Sixth Street and Wesley Avenue in Ocean City, and return around
7:30 p.m. The bus trip and tour is open to all and is a fundraiser to benet local
charities and scholarships. Contact Pat Watts at 391-1657 or ljwatts4@aol.com
for information or to conrm reservations.
Holiday Shopping Extravaganza 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4 at the
Ocean City Intermediate School, 17th Street and Bay Avenue, Ocean City. Ven-
dors, food and rafes. Vendor space available. Call Sarah McDowell at 609-425-
8844 or sarahmcdowell@comcast.net.
On Wednesday, December 4, The Atlantic Pops Community Band
is proud to collaborate with area artists and once again present its Annual Toy
Drive Concert to benet needy area families at the Cygnus Creative Arts Cen-
tre located in the Egg Harbor Township Community Center 5045 English Creek
Avenue, Egg Harbor Township. Doors open at 6:30 pm; concert begins at 7 p.m.
In lieu of admission, donation of a new, unwrapped gift labeled for boy or girl
is requested. Donations will be distributed to needy area families by the Atlan-
tic City Rescue Mission. More information at www.
atlanticpops.org or on Facebook: Atlantic Pops Com-
munity Band.
The Middle Township Chamber of Commerce
will hold the Annual Holiday Social on Thursday,
Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. at the Bellevue Tavern on Route 9 in
Cape May Court House. The cost is $10 per person
and includes buffet and cash bar. RSVP by Dec. 2 by
calling Eileen Sinn (609) 425-8606 or email info@
mtcc4u.com Please bring an unwrapped toy to assist us in making a child happy
for the holidays. You will also have the opportunity to view the Tree of Life
display the night of the social.
The Friends and Volunteers of the Ocean City Free Public Library are hold-
ing a Holiday Book Sale in the Ocean City Free Public Library Atrium 3-8 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 6 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Donated and gently used Books,
CDs, DVDs, videos, puzzles, etc. will be available. See fvocfpl.wordpress.com.
The Somers Point Holiday Parade 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 at Dawes
Avenue and continues along Shore Road to City Hall, 1 W. New Jersey Ave.,
where a tree lighting ceremony will take place and complimentary refreshments
and goodies for the kids will be served. This year, the parade features several oats
from local organizations and will be led by the Cub Scout Pack 87 Color Guard.
Mayor Jack Glasser will be the grand marshal and commence the tree lighting.
Call 609-927-2053, ext. 3101.
Noyes Museum of Art of Stockton College Holiday Party and
Opening Reception for the Associate Artist Exhibition 5-8 p.m. Friday,
Dec. 6 at the Museum, 733 Lily Lake Road, Oceanville. Exhibition showcases
the work of 32 outstanding New Jersey artists. The party will also feature live
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The celebration of Chanukah
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allowed these lands to remain relatively autonomous, a gesture that ex-
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Jews.
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referred to as the "Festival of Lights."
Though Chanukah is not as religiously signicant as the Jewish holi-
days of Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashanah and Passover, many Jewish people
still look forward to the holiday and its traditions.
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Twinkling lights and garlands of fresh pine boughs can in-
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of cookies or cakes with the aroma of pungent cinnamon and nutmeg. Others
would prefer desserts that provide homemade air without the effort.
Local bakeries experience an upswing in business this time of year as shop-
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Whether a dessert comes directly from your kitchen or that of a local con-
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Roasts and lavish tables are part of the holiday season, but so are
the corporate parties and cocktail events that comprise a social season.
Catering a party is an easy way to offer guests delicious food with
minimal work. Local caterers can provide everything from sit-down
dinners to buffet spreads.
Some restaurants that do not normally cater events may offer
special packages this time of year.
Different customers are vying for the services of caterers with-
in a small window of time. Contract with a preferred caterer early
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music by singer/songwriter Paul Pedersen,
and a book signing with Galloway resident
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of Darkness. Guests will also enjoy 20
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Admission $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and
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Mainland Choral Society Christ-
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Christ Church, Shore Road and Meyran
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mixture of American composers, traditional music and popular classics of the
20th century. The Choral Society is directed by Elaine King and accompanied
by Debra Roland. A freewill offering will be taken. Call Elaine King, conductor,
at 609-266-8912.
Holiday Children's Craft noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Somers
Point branch of the Atlantic County Library, 801 Shore Road. Bring your kids and
make holiday crafts for your loved ones or your home. Kids can also put their mark
on a festive mural that will be hung in City Hall. Call 609-927-2053, ext. 3101.
The Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave. in Ocean City, has an-
nounced its 2013 line up. On Saturday, Dec. 7 will be the Annual Messiah
Sing-in with the Atlantic Youth Orchestra 4 p.m. at the Ocean City Tabernacle.
This event is free. On Saturday, Dec. 14 will be the Annual Live Nativity 2
p.m. at the Ocean City Tabernacle. This event is free. See www.octabernacle.org
for more information.
Light Up the Holidays 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Absecon Light-
house, Atlantic City. Holiday Cheer, a professional caroling group, will sing a
cappella carols of the season and invite guests to sing along. And to tune up your
singing voice, some holiday cheer of wine and beer, and light refreshments from
award winning restaurant Tony Boloney's will be served. A night climb to view
the spectacular Atlantic City skyline at night is included. Guests will enjoy the of-
cial lighting of a holiday tree and have a chance to do some holiday shopping in
the gift shop. Tickets are $20 per person to benet Absecon Lighthouse, and can
be reserved by calling Absecon Lighthouse at 609-449-1360.
Ventnor Holiday Parade noon Saturday, Dec. 7 from Cornwall and
Ventnor avenues. Lineup begins at 11 a.m. at the public works complex located
at the corner of Cornwall and Winchester avenues. Groups or individuals who
want to participate should call Patti Kedziora 609-823-7900.
Make Your Own Gift Wrap Craft 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Pleas-
antville branch of the Atlantic County Library System, 33 Martin Luther King
Jr. Ave. This craft project is suggested for ages 6 and older and registration is
required. Participants create a distinctive wrapping to give their holiday gifts an
extra-special touch. All materials are provided. Call 609-641-1778.
Dickens of A Holiday Craft Fair 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the
Mays Landing branch of the Atlantic County Library System, 40 Farragut Ave.
The craft fair is free and open to all ages. Vendors display and sell locally pro-
duced crafts. Proceeds benet the Atlantic County Library Foundation's support
of programs in the Atlantic County Library System/Mays Landing branch. Call
609-625-2776.
Pet Photos with Santa 11 a.m.-5 p. m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at Pet Pros Pet
Supplies, 112 Woodland Ave., Somers Point. Cost is $9.95 per picture. A portion
of the price is donated to an animal rescue. Appointment is suggested but not
necessary. Call 609-927-3232.
Holiday Gingerbread House Craft 1:30 p. m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the
Hammonton branch of the Atlantic County Library System, 451 Egg Harbor Road.
This craft event is open to all ages, and registration is required. Participants can pick
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evergreen.
Because you intend to plant this tree after the holidays, it is a good idea to
choose the location where the tree will eventually grow and dig the hole as
early as possible before the ground freezes and becomes difcult to excavate.
Consider digging the hole in the autumn and then lling it with leaves or
a tarp until the time comes to plant the tree. Roughly two weeks before
Christmas, you will need to transition the tree for indoor use. Neglecting
this step may result in shock to the tree, which can cause it to wilt or die.
Place the tree inside of a garage or a shed where it is generally warmer than
outside but not yet room temperature. After this two-week period, move the
tree inside where it will have a place of honor for festivities. Do not leave
the tree inside the house for more than 10 days. It will need to be moved
back into the garage and then outside before planting. Many evergreens are
durable, and the majority of the decorations you use on the tree should not
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cutting electrical power.
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electronically-animated displays, and don't overload extension cords. If you
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rials, including mortar and decorations are provided. Call 609-561-2264.
Galloway's Annual Santa and Character Breakfast 8:30 and 11:30
a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Historic Smithville Inn, Galloway. Cost is $13 for
adults, $12 children. Reservations are required. Call 609-652-8657.
26th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the
Atlantic City Free Public Librarys Main Library, 1 N. Tennessee Ave., Atlantic
City. Afro-One Dance, Drama and Drum Theatre will perform songs, poetry and
traditional and contemporary dances, while also teaching about the holidays back-
ground and principles. Call 609-345-2269, ext. 3112.
Adult Evening of Cheer 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 starting at the William
Morrow Beach on Bay Avenue in Somers Point. Carolers will stroll along Bay
Avenue and Shore Road until 10 p.m., lling the air with holiday songs. They
will also visit Somers Points many taverns and eateries. Participating restaurants
include the Anchorage Tavern, Charlies Bar and Restaurant, Gregorys Restau-
rant and Bar and Sandi Pointe Coastal Bistro. Each restaurant will be featuring
a special holiday cocktail to commemorate the evening. Visitors are also encour-
aged to visit the Great Bay Art Gallery from 5 to 8 p.m. at 829 Bay Ave. which will
be decorated and serving light refreshments. Call 609-927-2053, ext. 3101.
Christmas Boutique 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 7 at Christ Episcopal
Church, 157 Shore Road, Somers Point. Get all of your Christmas shopping
done in one location. Call 609-226-5334.
Breakfast with Santa 8:30-9:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 in the Hamilton
Mall's food court. Sponsored by the Academy of Culinary Arts at Atlantic Cape
Community College. The chefs and students at the Academy will prepare pan-
cakes, bacon, sausage, mufns and Danish. In addition to meeting Santa, Mrs.
Claus and other favorite holiday characters, children can enjoy the magic of
award-winning magician Chad Juros. Tickets are $5 can be purchased now at the
customer service desk at Hamilton Mall, 4403 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing,
or the day of the event, based on availability. Proceeds benet the Spread the
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Breakfast with Santa 8 a.m.-noon Sunday, Dec. 8 at Trinity Masonic
Lodge No. 79, 563 Zion Road, Egg Harbor Township. Holiday dance perfor-
mance by Miss Margot's Ensemble Arts Dance Studio. Visit with Santa. Tickets
$10 adults, $6 children.
Movie in Pajamas The Polar Expres 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at the
Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., Hammonton. Sponsored by the Hammonton
Mothers Club, DiDonato Family Fun Center, Toy Market and Batastini Or-
thodontics. Children are encouraged to wear their favorite pajamas and fuzziest
slippers and cuddle up on the oor on a blanket, sleeping bag or a pillow to watch
this holiday classic. Floor seating is on a rst come rst serve basis. Tickets are
$8 general admission and can be purchased online at www.hammontonmothers-
club.com. Children 1 and under are free. Call Sheryl at 609-502-7588.
Christmas Craft Fair 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at Holy Spirit High
School, Absecon. There will be more than 100 crafters with a unique variety of
crafts and gifts, homemade food and baked goods. Free parking and admission.
New this year, "Drop and Shop" with Mrs. Claus. Parents can drop their child
off in a secure classroom with Mrs. Claus for stories and crafts while they en-
joy some uninterrupted shopping. Photos by Leenie will be taking pictures with
Santa from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 609-335-5884.
An Olde English Christmas 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9 at Stockton Per-
forming Arts Center, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, on Jim Leeds
Road in Pomona, Galloway Township. The South Jersey Area Wind Ensemble
will delight the audience. All tickets are $17 and may be ordered online at http://
stocktonpac.org/or by calling the Box Ofce at 609-652-9000.
Christmas at the Flanders Luncheon 11 a.m.-2 -p.m. Wednesday, Dec.
11 at the Flanders Hotel, 11th and the Boardwalk, Ocean City. The Cape-Atlan-
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The Nutcracker 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 and 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec.
14 at Stockton Performing Arts Center, Pomona. Tickets are $32. Childrens
tickets are $12 when accompanied by an adult. Tickets may be ordered online at
www.stocktonpac.org or by calling the Box Ofce at 609-652-9000.
Bay-Atlantic Symphony Annual Holiday Concert Series 8 p.m. Fri-
day, Dec. 13, at Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave., Cape May and 2
p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Richard Stockton College Campus Center The-
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calling the Cape May Convention Hall at 609-884-9563 or the Richard Stockton
College box ofce at 609-652-9000.
This holiday, the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company invites you to come
celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with Lights, Camera, Christ-
mas, Ocean Citys Holiday Spectacular. The cast of professional singers and
dancers will present a high-energy, family-oriented, song and dance tribute to the
holidays, directed and choreographed by Ocean City Theatre Company artistic
director Michael Hartman. With a new theme for 2013, the show features songs
from holiday cinematic hits and a brand new set. The show kicks off with a brand
new song that was composed specically for the Greater Ocean City Theatre
Company by award-winning composers Keith Wilson and Juan Cantu. Catch this
family musical revue 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m. and 7:30
p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 at the Ocean City Music Pier,
Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Admission is $18 for adults and $15 for kids
under 12. For tickets, call 609-525-9300, see www.ocnj.us/boxofce or visit the
community services ofce in City Hall. Lights, Camera, Christmas is spon-
sored by Gillians Wonderland Pier. See www.oceancitytheatrecompany.com for
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The Rio Grande branch of Jersey Shore Federal Credit Union is collect-
ing gifts for their Starsh Angel Tree to benet the Hamers School of Karate
Christmas Party for children less fortunate on Saturday, December 14 from noon
to 4 p.m. at Martin Luther King Community Center, 207 West Main Street, in
Whitesboro. Every year approximately 100 children between the ages of 3 and 10
from the community are invited to attend. Consider helping our credit union
spread some holiday joy and most importantly some much deserved Christmas
cheer for these children. Stop by the credit union at 3317 Route 9 S in Rio Grande
and select a starsh tag from the tree in the lobby starting Tuesday, November
12. Unwrapped gifts should be returned to the credit unions lobby and placed
under the tree with the tag attached by Monday, December 9. For more informa-
tion about the gift drive to benet the Hamers School of Karate Christmas Party,
please call Jersey Shore Federal Credit Union at (609) 646-3339 ext. 110 or visit
us online at www.jerseyshorefcu.org.
Breakfast with Santa 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 14 in the cafeteria
of the Ventnor Educational Community Complex, 400 N. Lafayette Ave. The
Ventnor Home and School Association and the eighth-grade dance committee
will host the pancake breakfast with Santa. Tickets are $5 for kids, $10 for adults,
$7 for seniors and a family of four for $25. Shore Entertainment, face painting
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hanksgiving tradition-
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season. Ever since the Gimbel
Brothers Department Store in
Philadelphia put up the rst
Thanksgiving Day Parade in
1920, this decade became well
known as the golden era of cel-
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Channel the spirit of the
1920s, by adding twists to your
classic holiday celebration.
From food to music to wine,
there are plenty of stress-free
ways to bring the lighthearted
fun from this bygone era back
to your holiday party:
Skip owers. Instead,

create drama with eye-catching
centerpieces of feather plumes
draped in long strands of faux
pearls. Its a simple way to give
the room a classic look.
For a real crowd pleaser,

ll the room with the smooth
sounds of Louis Armstrong,
Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holi-
day. Or use the room as your
canvas to evoke the cozy atmo-
sphere of a Norman Rockwell
painting.
Bring your celebration

to life with a vibrant wine that
ts every budget for under $10.
According to French law and
following a century-old tradi-
tion, Beaujolais Nouveau is
released annually on the third
Thursday of November with celebrations around the world. The rst wine
of the harvest, Beaujolais Nouveau is versatile and food-friendly the per-
fect wine for every festive gathering. Traditionally served slightly chilled,
this fruit-forward wine will please red and white wine lovers alike.
Whether youre serving fun appetizers or a classic holiday meal, Georg-
es Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau is a great go to wine for a wide variety of
dishes. To learn more about the history of the wine, visit www.Duboeuf.
com.
To add extra elegance to your table, try a splash of 1920s style and serve
the wine in crystal glassware on
etched, vintage silver trays.
For another fresh spin on

the classic taste of the Golden
Age, serve up this menu of
1920s-inspired dishes: curried
deviled eggs, chorizo-stuffed
mushrooms and cider glazed
roast turkey. For dessert, bite-
sized lemon cakes add a sweet
surprise everyone will love.
Try out this tempting twist
on the classic deviled eggs
recipe from the 1920s, a perfect
pairing with Beaujolais Nou-
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6 eggs
3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons curry powder
teaspoon cayenne pepper
teaspoon kosher salt
Paprika, for garnish
Directions:
Place eggs in a saucepan and
cover with enough cold water
to cover the eggs by two inches.
Bring water to a boil. Turn the
heat to low, cover, and cook for
1 minute. Remove from heat,
and still covered, let rest for 12
minutes. Gently crack the egg
shells and peel under cool running water, drying on paper towels. Slice
eggs in half lengthwise. Reserve whites on a platter, and transfer the yolks
to a bowl. Using a fork, mash yolks with all ingredients (except the gar-
nish). Mix well, and evenly spoon mixture into whites. Sprinkle lightly
with paprika and serve.
Yield: One dozen deviled eggs
Without fuss, you can put a fresh twist on tradition this holiday season
and bring a bygone era of celebrations into your own home.
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Joy to the World: A Christmas Story 7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14 and 15 at St. Bernadette's
Church, 1421 New Road, Northeld. The Adult and
Young People's Choirs of St. Gianna Beretta Molla Par-
ish present Joy To The World a Christmas Story set to
music. Admission is free. An optional love offering will
be taken. Call Bettie Timm at 609-926-7610.
Pictures, Visits with Santa Claus noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at the
Pomona Volunteer Fire Company, 225 W. White Horse Pike, Galloway Town-
ship. Refreshments and more. Call 609-652-7675 or 609-412-1534.
Running of the Santas 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 on the Atlantic City
Boardwalk in front of Tropicana Casino, Dress in your Santas best and get ready
for some charitable fun. Registration takes place from 7-9 p.m. at Hooters in The
Marketplace. Advance tickets are available at www.runningofthesantas.com for
$10 in advance or in person on the day of the run for $20. A portion of the pro-
ceeds will benet the Ellie Koerner Leukemia Foundation.
Doug Murdock Meistersingers 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec 15 at Christ Episco-
pal Church, Shore Road and Meyran Avenue, Somers Point. The Meistersingers
will be presenting the Traditional Festival of Advent Lessons and Carols that
celebrates the preparation and foretelling of Christmas. All are invited to attend
the service. Call Betty 609-965-4499/609-665-3528.
Holiday Card Tree 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 at the Atlantic City Free
Public Library, 1 N. Tennessee Ave. Participants will make a holiday card tree
using pictures from holiday cards. Cut, staple and stack pictures from recycled
holiday cards to make a colorful holiday decoration a holiday tree. Cards are
supplied by the instructor or participants can bring their own favorites. Call 609-
345-2269, ext. 3050.
Suite Inspiration, The Choral Band, has
used its annual Christmas concert to raise over $15,000
for local and international charities over the years. But
for this year, its 19th edition titled A Suite Christ-
mas Celebration, the cause is personal. One of our
groups founding members, Maureen Senese, has been
diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, explained Judy
Transue, the Suites producer. Mo has fought this dis-
ease with dignity and strength - and we continue to have faith and hope for a
cure. Each year, we perform a benet Christmas concert to help people in need.
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treatments for this disease. So this Christmas we present A Suite Christmas Cel-
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Seton Church in Absecon, regularly features six guitarist-vocalists and a percus-
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Senese on piano, Judys daughter, Nikki Transue as vocalist, and harpist Barbara
Gallagher. This free, 90-minute benet concert features popular and spiritual
Christmas music from around the world, a fun sing-a-long segment, and a visit
from a guy in a red suit who is known for his ying reindeer. After-concert re-
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3:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton church, 591 New Jersey Avenue in Absecon.
Donations to MMRF, the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, will be ac-
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hether your end-of-year festivities involve mistletoe and ho-ho-
ho, a menorah and dreidel, or a kinara and seven colorful candles,
holidays of all cultures seem to have one thing in common: baking.
Food is an integral part of many celebrations, and whether it's Christmas,
Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or a family get-together, chances are there's a baked
good in attendance.
Perhaps you're thinking of trying your hand at some family recipes you've
never made before, or want to experiment with favorites from other holiday
traditions. Whatever dish you make this holiday season, these baking basics
help ensure success:
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A variety of delectable ingredients is one of the many things to love about
holiday baking, but some staples show up in many recipes. Plain white our
is the foundation of many holiday baked goods, so be sure to keep plenty on
hand. Baking soda and baking powder are also frequent necessities, as are
eggs and sugar (white, powdered and brown).
While peppermint may be apropos for Christmas cookies and candies, and
cinnamon and cloves impart ethnic air to Kwanzaa recipes, vanilla is one
avor that appears in nearly every tradition. This year, add Nielsen-Massey
Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract to your pantry. Your holiday reci-
pes will benet from the complex and superior vanilla avor provided by the
Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract as it enhances and deepens the
other ingredients in your baking.
When buying ingredients it is important to remember that quality counts.
Higher quality ingredients may be slightly higher in price, but you'll likely
need less of them. Keep these staples on hand in your pantry, and you'll be
ready to tackle any holiday recipe, whether tried-and-true or new and daring.
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Pre-cooking preparation will help ensure top kitchen performance. Be-
fore you dive into a new recipe, sit down at the kitchen table and read it
- beginning to end - twice. Make two lists of ingredients; one for items you
already have in your well-stocked pantry, and a second for items you'll need
to buy. Check to be sure you have the necessary bake ware. Nothing's worse
than having all your ingredients assembled only to realize you loaned your
spring form pan to your sister last year and never got it back.
Once you have all the ingredients and utensils you need, line them up
and get started. Prep pans per the recipe directions, such as greasing cake
pans or covering cookie sheets with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to
the required temperature. Since this can take 10 minutes or more, depend-
ing on the age of your oven, it's a good idea to start the oven before you
begin mixing ingredients. Never attempt to bake in an oven that hasn't been
preheated.
Measure dry ingredients rst and set them aside, then measure any "wet"
ingredients such as oil, shortening, eggs or vanilla extract. Sifting dry ingre-
dients improves the overall texture of baked goods and gets rid of any lumps.
Pre-measuring helps ensure a smooth, uninterrupted process when it's time
to begin mixing ingredients together. Be sure to add ingredients according to
the recipe, rather than dumping everything into the bowl at once.
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One of the most common - and worst - baking mistakes is impatience.
Most baked goods require a cooling period before they can be safely removed
from the baking pan, tray or sheet. Some recipes may specify the time need-
ed to allow your cookies or cake to cool, while others might simply advise
you to wait until the item is cool to the touch. Rushing removal can result in
breaking, crumbling, splitting and sticking - the kind of disasters no amount
of icing can cover. After removing your holiday goodies from the oven, set
them on a rack to cool and go do something else. You'll be happy you were
patient when that fully cooled item slides easily out of the pan.
Baking is an exact science - more so than savory cooking that allows room for
improvisation. By following the basics, you can be assured of baking success.
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Directions:
Cream the butter, brown sugar and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl us-
ing an electric mixer on a medium speed until uffy. Add the eggs one at a
time, mixing after each addition. Add the our, baking soda, salt, cream of
tartar and cinnamon and mix well. Stir in the macadamia nuts. Chill for two
hours. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat an insulated cookie sheet with
nonstick cooking spray. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place on the
prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool on a wire rack. Makes three dozen cookies.
When preparing bakery items such as cookies, heres a tip to enhance the
avor intensity of your product: cream the vanilla into the butter or shorten-
ing and sugar rst. This step encapsulates the vanilla and helps prevent avor
loss in low mass/low moisture/high heat cookies.
Ingredients:
cup (1 sticks) butter, softened
2 cups rmly packed dark brown
sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 eggs
3 cups unbleached all-purpose our
teaspoon baking soda
teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
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Holiday Fun 4-6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 at
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Holiday Crafts 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 at the Buena Community
Reading Center located inside Buena Regional High School on Weymouth-
Malaga Road. The programs, held at the Buena Community Reading Center, are
open to adults and registration is not required. Call 609-625-2776, ext. 6338.
Miracle on 34th Street 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at The Levoy Theatre,
130 N. High St., Millville. Revisit the timeless classic in the presentation of the
full-length movie and sing along. Tickets $10. Call (856) 327-6400 or see www.
Levoy.net.
Live Nativity 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at Assumption Regional Catholic
School, 146 S. Pitney Road, Galloway. Presented by Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Parish. A Christmas tree lighting will take place at 5 p.m. Walk the scene at the
manger in Bethlehem portrayed by student actors. Live animals from Barnyard
Friends including a real camel. Inside will be choirs, dancers, Atlantic County
4-H train display, photos with St. Nicholas, food and refreshments. See www.
archgalloway.org or email christineabruno@com-
cast.net.
Holiday Storytelling/Crafts 2 p.m. Sun-
day, Dec. 22 at the Atlantic City Free Public Li-
brary, 1 N. Tennessee Ave. Megan Hicks (story-
teller and origami swami) brings Greetings from
the Grinch, who is sending stories and poems
about holidays gone horribly, hilariously wrong,
starting with the night when Grandma got run
over by a reindeer. Call 609-345-2269, ext. 3050.
Holiday Magic 12:30 p.m. Monday, Dec.
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sponsored by Atlantic County Parks featuring the Great Haldini. Free, but reg-
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Ocean City's First Night Tuesday, Dec. 31 in Ocean City. Buttons for
this years First Night celebration in Ocean City are now on sale at www.rst-
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activities. First Night is Ocean Citys volunteer-run, alcohol-free celebration of
New Years Eve. The event includes tons of activities for children and families at
locations along the Ocean City Boardwalk throughout the city. A full schedule
of activities is posted on the First Night website. New this year is First Night at
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display at midnight. This years First Night button was designed by Ocean City
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ecorations and shopping are integral parts of the holiday season, but
very often it is the music being played over the airwaves that sets the
tone for the festivities to come. Christmas music has been enjoyed for
decades and certain compositions are widely loved and played year after year.
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, who com-
piles lists of the most popular songs, lists Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
and Winter Wonderland, both of which were written in 1934, as the oldest
and most popular tunes.
The newest popular song is Wonderful Christmastime, composed in 1979.
Though personal preference often determines a holiday playlist, the fol-
lowing tunes are of the more popular Christmas songs:
* The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)
- Mel Torme, Robert Wells
* Santa Claus Is Coming to Town - Fred Coots, Haven Gillespie
* Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Ralph Blane, Hugh Martin
* Winter Wonderland - Felix Bernard, Richard B. Smith
* White Christmas - Irving Berlin
* Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! - Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne
* Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer - Johnny Marks
* Jingle Bell Rock - Joseph Carleton Beal, James Ross Boothe
* Ill Be Home for Christmas - Walter Kent, Kim Gannon, Buck Ram
* Little Drummer Boy - Katherine K. Davis, Henry V. Onorati,
Harry Simeone
* Sleigh Ride - Leroy Anderson, Mitchell Parish
* Its the Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Edward Pola, George Wyle
* Silver Bells - Jay Livingston, Ray Evans
* Rockin Around the Christmas Tree - Johnny Marks
* Feliz Navidad - Jose Feliciano
* Blue Christmas - Billy Hayes, Jay W. Johnson
* Frosty the Snowman - Steve Nelson, Walter E. Rollins
* A Holly Jolly Christmas - Johnny Marks
* I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - Tommie Connor
* Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)
- Gene Autry, Oakley Haldeman
* Its Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas - Meredith Willson
* (Theres No Place Like) Home for the Holidays - Bob Allen, Al Stillman
* Carol of the Bells - Peter J. Wilhousky, Mykola Leontovich
* Santa Baby - Joan Ellen Javits, Philip Springer, Tony Springer
* Wonderful Christmastime - Paul McCartney
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lthough poinsettias are most often associated with the holiday season,
they are actually tropical plants. In spite of their origins, poinsettias
can thrive during the holiday season and even last long after the holi-
days have come and gone.
Poinsettias are native to Mexico and Central America. Aztecs called the
plant cuetlaxochitl.
The owering plant was rst introduced to the United States by Joel
Poinsett, the U.S. ambassador to Mexico, and was subsequently renamed
the poinsettia.
The owers of the poinsettia are actually the yellow blooms at the mid-
dle of the bright red or white bracts that form on the plant. Perhaps due to
the bright red of the bracts, the plant quickly became a popular Christmas
plant.
It's important to note that poinsettias grow in a warm climate and there-
fore must be kept in tropical conditions to ensure the plant's health. Further-
more, poinsettias bloom in response to shortening daylight hours.
That means they will need ample darkness each night in order to simulate
the dark nights of short, winter days. To achieve this, you may need to put
the plant into a dark closet for 12 to 14 hours each night.
During the day, the plant should be in a sunny window where it will
have access to bright light. The more light the better. Keep the soil evenly
moist. Misting the plant will help it to retain some
humidity. Also, ll the overow saucer on your
ower pot with gravel to allow water seeping
through the pot to evaporate from the gravel.
Hot temperatures indoors combined with
high humidity will help the plant to thrive. Even
one day without adequate moisture can cause the
leaves to drop.
Furthermore, decreasing temperatures can
cause leaves to fall off. The goal is to keep the in-
door temperature consistent.
While many poinsettia plants are discarded af-
ter the holiday season, these plants can actually be cut back and saved for next
season. Trimming back any remaining leaves and continuing to care for the
plant by keeping it moist can help.
To force the blooms next season, start reducing the plant's exposure to
sunlight in mid-September to October. Again, this will mean removing the
plant to an area that is shrouded in complete darkness. Even streetlights or
indoor lighting can affect blooming. If the plant does not begin to turn color
before the holiday season, you may need to purchase a new plant and try
again next year.
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outh-watering desserts in small bites are all the rage this holiday
season. Guests love the idea of having lots of choices at holiday
gatherings, so more options in smaller portions will be popular
this year.
According to Sissy Biggers, lifestyle expert and former Food Network
Ready, Set Cook! host, smaller bites allow you to stage an elaborate holiday
soiree more easily.
Its easy to create a fun, memorable holiday party with simple entertain-
ing techniques that yield big results! Guests will love the variety of smaller treats
that pack big avors and the simple
addition of decorative touches ef-
fortlessly transform the look of a
room in minutes, she says.
Turning your favorite holiday
recipes into delightful nibbles
is easy, too. Following are some
great entertainment tips for mak-
ing a wider assortment of holiday
treats in smaller bites and serving
them up in style:
* Small bites, big delights -
Turn your favorite holiday recipes
into delightful nibbles, allowing
your guests to sample a larger vari-
ety of treats throughout the party.
* Elegant, dipped desserts
- Theres no need to make every-
thing from scratch. Add some hol-
iday pizzazz to pretzels, fruit, nuts
or cookies using Ghirardellis new
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Making & Dipping wafers. Simply
melt the wafers in the microwave
and dip or drizzle over your favor-
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up your holiday treats.
* Add a hot chocolate bar
- Let your guests get in the act by
setting up a make-your-own sun-
dae station or a hot cocoa bar. Stock
with chocolate pieces, whipped
cream, and sprinkles. Its not only fun for your guests, but also easy to prepare.
* Decorate with air - Sprinkle glitter on tabletops and place small
glazed pinecones or miniature holiday balls and baubles around the room
to add a chic and decorative touch. Artfully arrange food to add interest to
buffet tables. Position food on tiers using holiday tins in a variety of heights
to create visual interest and maximize often-limited table space.
* Be creative with your presentation - Add are by serving treats in
nontraditional ways - a big margarita glass, small shot glasses or baked small
bites on clear glass pottery.
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If youre looking to try something new this holiday season, consider this
delightful dessert recipe:
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Ingredients:
4 cups Ghirardelli Dark Melting Wafers
8 small water balloons
For mousse:
8 ounces white baking chips
4 tablespoons orange liqueur
2 tablespoons water
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
2 egg whites
Directions:
In a double boiler over hot
water, melt 2 cups of wafers.
Cool about 5 minutes. Inate bal-
loons to 4 inches in diameter and
tie ends in a knot. Holding bal-
loons by the knot, dip into melted
wafers, tipping to cover balloon
halfway up. Place balloon, knot-
ted side up, on wax paper-lined
baking sheet, holding balloon in
place until it starts to set. Repeat
with remaining balloons to make
8 cups. Place in freezer for 5 min-
utes.
Melt remaining 2 cup of
wafers and repeat dipping pro-
cedure. Place in freezer for
10 minutes. Snip hole in each
balloon to deflate. Carefully
peel away from dessert cups.
Refrigerate until needed. Use
the same day. Fill cups with
ice cream, sorbet, mousse or
fresh fruit such as raspberries
or strawberries.
For mousse:
In double boiler over hot water, melt white chips with liqueur and
water; stir gently to blend. Cool until melted white chips mixture
no longer feels warm to the touch. In large bowl with electric mixer,
beat cream until soft peaks form. Fold cream into melted white chip
mixture. In large bowl with clean mixer, whisk egg whites until soft
peaks form. With rubber spatula, fold egg whites into white chips
mixture. Divide mousse among 6 dessert bowls or glasses. Chill at
least 1 hour.
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he holidays are approaching and before you know it, you'll be think-
ing about that daunting task of cooking a turkey. This holiday season,
make sure your bird impresses all the guests and relatives by con-
ducting a dress rehearsal for your turkey. More than 88 percent of Ameri-
cans eat turkey on Thanksgiving, according to a National Turkey Federation
survey. But before doing so, why not do a dry run and prepare a turkey, or
try a smaller bird like chicken, using a brining technique that is sure to be a
crowd pleaser?
It's the hot new culinary trend that's got everyone from celebrity chefs to
home cooks buzzing. But even though brining may be the latest technique
to sweep kitchens, it's hardly new. Mankind has been brining since ancient
times. It probably started out, hundreds of millennia ago, as a way of pre-
serving seafood with sea salt. The technique has come a long way since, and
now food lovers everywhere, in typical what's-old-is-new-again fashion, are
rediscovering the benets of brining.
Think you don't have the tools to brine? Chef Helen Roberts, director
of culinary development at Kikkoman, has perfected the turkey brine. The
brine is simple: salt, sugar, water, dried spices and the magic ingredient: soy
sauce. Pull out your refrigerator drawer or a large, deep bucket to brine your
bird. After you've stirred your ingredients and placed your turkey in the liq-
uid, let the brine work its magic overnight.
What's the secret behind brining? Brining has a tenderizing and moistur-
izing effect. The brine is absorbed and diffused throughout the meat as it
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soaks overnight. In addition, Roberts explains that soy sauce has a savory
effect that seals in the turkey avor and moisture. "Brining makes a big dif-
ference when you're roasting meat. You'll have the juiciest bird you've ever
tasted," says Roberts. But, as we all know, a turkey isn't the only thing on the
kitchen table - check out some recipes here that will leave your taste buds
craving for more.
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Ingredients (Recipe for a
16 to 24 pound turkey)
2 gallons cold water
10 ounces soy sauce
cup kosher salt
cup sugar
2 tablespoons dried sage
2 tablespoons dried celery seed
1 tablespoon dried thyme
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The night before roasting, remove giblets and turkey neck; rinse turkey
inside and out. In a large stock pot or 5 gallon bucket, mix water with remain-
ing ingredients. Stir well until all the salt is dissolved. Place turkey in the pot,
cover with a lid and refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours. Remove turkey
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Want to add some interesting taste, texture and depth to your holiday
cooking? Think mushrooms. While most varieties are available year-round,
many foraged choices are at their peak during the holiday season.
A lot of cooks underestimate mushrooms, thinking of just a few com-
mon varieties, says James Parker, a produce buyer for Whole Foods Market.
But mushrooms are incredibly versatile. From earthy and nutty to buttery
and even fruity, mushrooms can add a wide array of avors to dishes.
To get the most out of mushrooms, use them quickly so they remain rm
and blemish-free. Refrigerate them in a paper bag or container that allows
cool air to circulate and make sure theyre not too dry or damp. When ready
to cook, clean mushrooms with a damp cloth or rinse briey and dry with
a towel.
This handy guide can help you experiment with different avors and tex-
tures:
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White button-mild and versatile.
Cremini-rm and avorful.
Portobello-rich and meaty.
Oyster-mild and sweet.
Shiitake-savory and satisfying.
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Chanterelle-nutty and delicate.
Morel-intense and earthy.
Porcini-robust and woodsy.
White Trufe-delicate and aromatic.
Black Trufe-fragrant and avorful.
Want to give a few kinds of mushrooms a try at once? Try this recipe
from Whole Foods Market for Mushroom and Gruyere Quiche, which
serves 6-8 people:
Ingredients
1/4 pound cremini mushrooms, cut into quarters or eighths, depending
on size
1/4 pound portobello mushroom caps, diced
1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and discarded, cut into
quarters
1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 frozen 9-inch pie crust, thawed
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 eggs
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
4 ounces gruyre cheese, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss mushrooms with
onion, olive oil, salt and pepper. Place on a rimmed baking sheet in a single
layer. Roast for about 15 minutes, or until cooked and rm. Remove from
oven and set aside.
Prick pie shell all over with a fork. Pre-bake shell for 10 to 15 minutes,
until lightly browned. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
Whisk together heavy cream and eggs with 1 tablespoon thyme, salt
and pepper. In a large bowl, combine roasted mushrooms, onion, gruyere
and remaining thyme. Spread mixture in the bottom of the pie shell evenly.
Pour cream-egg mixture over the mushroom mixture, ensuring the
mushroom mixture is covered. Bake 45 to 55 minutes, or until a knife inserted
into the center comes out clean. Serve warm or at room temperature.
More cooking tips and recipes can be found at www.WholeFoodsMarket.
com.
Unbutton your wild side in the kitchen by adding mushrooms to your
favorite holiday dish. (StatePoint)
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any parents have spent time during the holiday season on endless
quests for the perfect gift for their children.
Many gifts have earned must-have status over the years,
and although many of these gifts are forgotten by the time the next
holiday season comes around, certain products have remained time-
less. Some of these more memorable products have even been resur-
rected into newer, modern-day versions of their previous selves.
Heres a look at some of the toys that have made their mark over the last
several decades:
+ Rubiks Cube: The Rubiks Cube
reached the height of its popularity during
the 1980s, when the colorful game puzzle
was mass-marketed to the public. Hun-
garian sculptor and professor of architec-
ture Erno Rubik actually invented what he
dubbed the Magic Cube a decade prior.
Since the products inception, millions of
Rubiks Cubes have been sold across the globe,
making it one of the top-sell-
ing puzzles and toys.
+Cabbage Patch Kids: Adults stormed
stores in the mid 1980s for Cabbage Patch
Kids, which became one of the most popular
toys of the decade. Designed by art student
Xavier Roberts, Cabbage Patch Kids began as dolls
called Little People. The dolls were marketed
with a fantastical story about a cabbage patch
in a magical valley, where dolls were born and
awaited their adoption into loving homes. Cabbage
Patch Kids have been produced by a number of dif-
ferent toy man-
ufacturers through
the years, and shop-
pers can still nd
new incarnations at
stores today.
+Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Teenage
Mutant Ninja Turtles started as a comic designed to
parody established popular comics of the early 1980s.
The concept of genetically mutated turtles who pos-
sessed ninja skills quickly caught on and the TMNT
franchise expanded to television shows and scores
of complementary merchandise.
+Beanie Babies: Ty Inc. introduced
a series of plush toys lled with tiny plastic
pellets instead of traditional polyester stuff-
ing in 1993. These pellets made the dolls exible
and cuddly, which played a role in their popularity.
Throughout the 1990s, children collected as
many of the Beanie Babies as they could,
though some of the dolls were more cov-
eted than others. Ty ceased production of
Beanie Babies in 1999 with a bear called The
End, but it wasn't long before new Beanie Babies
were manufactured for a new generation of children
to collect.
+Tickle Me Elmo: The hottest toy of the 1996
giving season was Tickle Me Elmo, a plush doll
based on the beloved Sesame Street monster. When
prompted, Elmo would laugh, giggle and gyrate to
the delight of kids and adults alike. Tickle Me Elmo caused mass
frenzy at stores during the 1996 holiday season, as
shoppers swarmed toy stores to get their hands
on the top toy of the year.
+Nintendo DS: The Ninten-
do DS, rst offered in 2004, was
the rst Nintendo console
released in North America
before it was released in Ja-
pan. With its dual screens (the lower
being a touchscreen) and portability factor,
the handheld device became one of the most
popular gifts for young gamers.
+ Zhu Zhu Pets: Interactive, robotic
hamsters, Zhu Zhu Pets rst appeared
on the scene in 2009. Their name was
derived from Mandarin Chinese and
translates to little pig. These small toys
could be set to explore their
environment or simply emit
cooing sounds in the nurturing mode.
+Nintendo Wii: In addition to the Sony Playstation
and Microsofts Xbox 360, the Nintendo Wii became
the latest in a history of must-have video game con-
soles in the early 21st century. Games on the Wii were
interactive through the use of motion-sensing hand con-
trollers and other gaming interfaces. The later release of
the Wii Fit package made the Nintendo Wii even more
popular.
+ Monster High Dolls: With their ghoulish good
looks, Monster High action gures were one of the most
gifts of 2012. The dolls are based on a series of young
adult novels modeled after Twilight, though the Mon-
ster High dolls are targeted to younger children than items
associated with the wildly popular Twilight series.
It remains to be seen which toy will become this sea-
sons must-have item.
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