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Christmas decorations can range from grandiose lighting displays to more subtle adornments. Some families may prefer more traditional holiday decor, while others might like the look of modern trimmings.

Holiday decorations can also be used to create an atmosphere reminiscent of a certain type of locale, giving a home a holiday in the city vibe or a more rustic feel. For those who prefer a rustic look reminiscent of a country Christmas, consider the following tips.

• Start with the tree. The Christmas tree is the center of many a home’s holiday decor, and those who want to create a country Christmas can start with their tree. Instead of traditional holiday lights, choose lights that look like candles while adorning the tree with wooden ornaments and strands of popcorn.

• Forgo traditional wrapping paper. Instead of fl ashy, store-bought wrapping paper, wrap presents in brown paper and put presents under the tree as early as possible. Instead of store-bought gift tags, create your own and attach a candy cane or another candy to the gift.

• Think nature with decorations. Items gathered from nature can give a home a rustic appeal

during the holidays. Hang a homemade wreath on the front door and include pine cones and clippings from evergreen trees when adding decorative accents around the house. Tuck a few decorative woven baskets in corners to further emphasize a rustic look.

• Create homemade ornaments. Homemade ornaments can also give a home a more rustic look come the holiday season. Spend an afternoon creating holiday crafts with the kids and use these instead of store-bought ornaments. For those who are especially gifted craftsmen, put your woodworking skills to the test to create decorative wooden stockings that, if not functional, can be replaced with more traditional stockings come Christmas Eve.

• Don’t forget the music. Another way to create a country Christmas is to play country Christmas albums instead of classical or more traditional Christmas records. Nearly every country music star of the past and present has recorded a Christmas song or album, so create a master playlist of country Christmas songs on your digital music player and play it throughout the season to set the holiday mood in your household.

Give your Christmas a country feel

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Many people harbor strong opinions with regard to which type of Christmas tree they want to purchase. Some cannot live without a natural, freshly-cut Christmas tree, while others prefer the convenience of artifi cial trees. Those who insist on a natural tree might want to consider the following tips when buying what’s likely their biggest decorative item of the holiday season.

• Ask when the tree was cut down. Precut trees may be cut down weeks before they’re sold. So if you’re buying a precut tree, chances are the tree was cut down much earlier than you think. This doesn’t mean the tree won’t make it through the holiday season, but a tree that was cut several weeks ago should have some of its bottom trunk removed before it’s placed in the stand. This will make it easier for the tree to consume water. This step likely isn’t necessary if the

tree was cut down the same day you bring it home.

• Have the tree shaken before taking it home. A tree should be shaken in a shaker before you put it in your car and bring it home. A shaker removes any debris or dead needles from the tree, which can save you the trouble of cleaning up all of those dead needles from your living room fl oor later on.

• Have the tree wrapped before taking it home. A tree should also be wrapped in twine before taking it home. The twine should be tight enough to keep the tree’s branches from blowing in the wind when you attach the tree to the top of your vehicle. If possible, keep the tree wrapped in twine as you place it in the stand. This makes the tree easier to control.

• Choose the right location. When looking for the right

place to set up your natural tree, it’s best to choose a spot that’s cool and free of drafts. The tree should not be placed near heat sources, including appliances, fi replaces or vents, because such heat sources create a safety hazard and can make it diffi cult for the tree to retain moisture. There should also be ample space between the top of the tree and the ceiling.

• Place some covering on the ground beneath the tree. Even a freshly cut natural tree will shed needles over the course of the holiday season. Before placing the stand in the location you’ve chosen, put some type of covering, such as a tree bag, beneath the stand so it’s easier to gather all those needles once the holiday season has ended.

• Remember that natural trees are thirsty. Men and women who have never had a natural

Christmas tree in the past might be surprised at just how thirsty natural trees get. The stand’s reservoir should have lots of water, which should never dip below the stump. If the water dips below the stump, you might be forced to cut a little more off the bottom of the trunk to ensure the tree will make it through the holiday season. That can be a hassle once the tree has been decorated, so be sure to check the water in the reservoir at least once per day to maintain adequate water levels.

Tips when buying a Natural Christmas Tree

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Decorating is one of the many traditions associated with the holiday season. The family Christmas tree is arguably the most prominent decoration. Having a live tree inside the home can be awe-inspiring, but it can also be quite messy.

The idea of bringing a formerly live tree inside a home as a decoration may seem odd, especially when individuals are faced with the aftermath, which is often a trail of pine needles and very sticky sap. A freshly cut pine tree will ooze sap, which tends to be quite sticky and messy and notoriously diffi cult to remove. Even a Christmas tree that is average in stature can generate a fair amount of sap, and it takes just a few drops of sap to make a mess.

If sap has you stuck for clean-up ideas, consider these home remedies.

On clothing:• Use rubbing alcohol on the sap stain.

Allow the alcohol to sit on the stain for 30 minutes and then wash as usual.

• Make a paste of laundry detergent and water and apply it to the stain.

• Ammonia also may remove a sap stain. Just test an inconspicuous part of the clothing to determine if applying ammonia changes its color.

On carpeting:• Freeze the sap with ice cubes and then

carefully pick out the hardened pieces.• Try vodka as an adhesive remover on the

sap stain.• Rubbing alcohol also may be able to

break up sap in carpet fi bers.

On hands:• Any greasy, oil-based product can

work, such as olive oil or even vegetable shortening. Rub on the skin, and the sap should come right off.

• A lubricant like WD-40 has also been known to remove sap.

• Hand sanitizer, which is comprised mainly of alcohol, can help dissolve sap so it can be rinsed off.

• Make a paste of mineral oil (baby oil) and baking soda. This should help dissolve the sap and make your hands soft in the process.

In hair:• Sap can be notoriously diffi cult to get

out of human hair or animal fur. Try coating the sap in natural peanut butter or mayonnaise, both of which have a high oil content. Allow to sit for a while and then comb out the sap with a fi ne-toothed comb.

Christmas tree sap clean-up

By Joan Ferrari

(NC)—Party planner Julie Kelk has created spectacular events for clients across the country, but when it comes to her own special occasions she keeps things warm,

cozy and close to home.

“At work I’m always trying to give people a sense of awe and excitement,” she says. “For my own parties, I entertain at home, creating a sense of connection and

warmth. Not quite the extravagant glamour I’d create for a major corporation.”

For holiday parties, Kelk’s secret weapon is a signature cocktail and the return of the punch bowl.

“I create a special drink for my parties, something delicious and memorable and all my own,” she says. Like the best mixologists, she looks to chefs for inspiration and uses

seasonal ingredients. Appropriate for the holiday season she considers cocktails using homemade cranberry essence, mandarin orange, ginger and cinnamon.

But her best tip for a great party is a punch.

“The punch bowl becomes something like the water cooler– a place to gather and where the party sort of ignites.”

She creates a warm punch similar to mulled wine, which includes red wine, vanilla, orange juice, the shock of raspberry balsamic vinegar and Grey Goose L’Orange vodka, all heated to a satisfying warmth and ladled into cups.

“You won’t regret creating a punch during the holidays,” says Kelk. “It has a traditional feel, but it’s kind of retro-fun.”


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Thank You for supporting our

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Having a party? Punch it up!

Julie’s Party PunchEvent and party planner Julie Kelk recommends a fl avourful punch as a means to get a party started. This recipe was taken from the holiday suggestions created by Grey Goose Global Grand Ambassador Dimitri Lezinska:

Punch DavidPour all ingredients into a large bowl and gently warm 30 cloves 15 vanilla beans 20 parts Grey Goose L’Orange vodka 10 parts Noilly Prat Dry 5 parts fresh orange juice 1 part raspberry balsamic vinegar 5 parts French bitter aperitif 20 parts fresh pomegranate juice 2 1/2 parts full bodied red wine 5 parts maple syrup

• Stir for ten minutes. • Reheat as desired. • Serve in a punch bowl and garnish with pineapple and orange slices.

The holiday season is a festive time of year when opportunities to entertain abound. The search may be on for the ideal food and beverage recipes to tie into the holiday season.

Although just about any drink can be given a holiday spin

with the right name (think Merry Martinis), you may want to come up with a theme drink that fi ts with your particular party. Explore these ideas for delicious and festive alcoholic and nonalcoholic options.

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Wishing you good spirits and much cheer during this festive time of year.Thanks for dropping in!

From Lenore& Myrna

White Christmas Hot Chocolate

3 cups light cream or half-and-half3/4 cup vanilla candy melts, chopped1 teaspoon vanillaPinch of ground cinnamon1 ounce Irish cream liqueur

Combine 1 cup of the cream with the candy in a saucepan. Melt over low heat, being careful not to burn. Add the remaining cream, vanilla and cinnamon until everything is heated. Add the liqueur and stir. Garnish with more cinnamon. Serve warm.

The Candy Cane

1 ounce vodka1 ounce peppermint schnapps1/2 ounce heavy creamDash of grenadine for color

Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker fi lled with ice. Pour into glasses fi lled with crushed ice. Garnish with a candy cane.

Sweet Santa Shots

1 ounce Midori liqueur1/2 ounce grenadine syrup

Carefully layer the grenadine syrup and the Midori liqueur in a shot glass to have red and green layers.

Holiday Sparkle

2 ounces apple cider1 ounce club soda1 Cinnamon stick

Mix cider with club soda and serve in a tall glass with a cinnamon stick garnish. A refreshing and nonalcoholic drink option.

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What would the holidays be without snowfl akes falling outside, a mug of hot cocoa in hand and a favorite Christmas movie on television?

Television is full of feel-good movies come the holiday season. Choose from among classic fl icks you have watched year after year or new movies vying for spots as soon-to-be favorites.

Watching Christmas movies is a holiday tradition for many families. So much so that lines from popular movies are easily remembered and recognized. Those who can recite movies verbatim might enjoy testing their mettle with the following Christmas quiz loaded with memorable quotes from some holiday classics.

Movie Quotes Quiz

1. “It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags.”

2. “Uh, since the United States Government declares this man to be Santa Claus, this court will not dispute it. Case dismissed.”

3. “If TV has taught me anything, it’s that miracles always happen to poor kids at Christmas. It happened to Tiny Tim, it happened to Charlie Brown, it happened to The Smurfs, and it’s

gonna happen to us!”

4. “I want an offi cial Red Ryder, carbine action, 200 shot range model air rifl e.”

5. “Bless this highly nutritious microwavable macaroni and cheese dinner and the people who sold it on sale. Amen.”

6. “Iris, in the movies, we have leading ladies and we have the best friend. You, I can tell, are a leading lady, but for some reason, you’re behaving like the best friend.”

7. “Who gave you permission to tell Charlie there was no Santa Claus? I think if we’re

going to destroy our son’s delusions, I should be a part of it.”

8. “I want to wash my hands, my face, my hair with snow.”

9. “We’re not just doing this for us. We’re doing it for the kids. For every kid who ever sat on Santa’s lap. For every little girl who left cookies and milk

for Santa on Christmas night. For every little boy who opens a package Christmas morning and fi nds clothes instead of toys. It breaks my heart.”

10. “We all know that Christmas is a big commercial racket. It’s run by a big Eastern syndicate you know.”

1. “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas”

2. “Miracle on 34th Street”

3. “The Simpson’s Christmas”

4. “A Christmas Story”

5. “Home Alone”

6. “The Holiday” 7. “The Santa

Clause” 8. “White

Christmas” 9. “Jingle All the

Way”10. “A Charlie Brown

Christmas”

We wish you a happy and healthy holiday season and thank you for your patronage throughout 2012.

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From the staff at

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(NC)—A recent survey by Campo Viejo, makers of award-winning Rioja wines, reveals that although most (70%) men are carving the holiday turkey, they are not confident doing it.

To help you carve your way to legendary status this holiday season, Campo Viejo is proud to present nine steps to turkey carving:

Step1: Place the turkey on a cutting board or carving plate, breast side up.

Step 2: Carving knife in hand, run (not slice) the knife along the bottom of the turkey where the thigh bone meets the turkey.

Step 3: Slide the knife into the joint to separate the thigh from the body.

Step 4: Using the knife and fork, separate the drum stick from the thigh (again, cutting through the joint, not the bone).

Step 5: Use your knife and run it along the bone to separate the meat from the thigh and drumstick (or for those who prefer to nosh on the entire drumstick, leave as is).

Step 6: Cut the separated meat into thin slices.

Step 7: Moving on, take your knife and find where the wings and the body connect.

Step 8: Slide your knife into the joint to separate the wing from the body. Repeat for the other side of the turkey.

Step 9: With the tip of the knife pointed towards the body cavity,

carve off thin slices from one side of the breast, using a back and forth movement of the knife. Slowly and gradually angle your knife to slice into the thicker part of the breast. It is important to cut parallel to the breast (slicing from top to bottom). Do the same thing for the other side of

the breast.

Complete visuals, plus other holiday tips, including how to pair food and wine are available online at www.mansguide.ca.

Please enjoy our products responsibly.

Attention all men:Carve and slice your way to fame

This Holiday Season

with friends & family

Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy and healthy 2013 from the Mayor, Council and staff of the City of Trailhappy and healthy 2013 from the Mayor, happy and healthy 2013 from the Mayor,

Celebrating

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—And so are our best wishes and gratitude. Happy Holidays!

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Have a safe and wonderful holiday season

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(NC)—Holiday time presents countless moments for celebrating each other, sometimes calling for a special tribute and toast.

“Prepare for this ahead of time,” says David Long of the Canadian Craft Winemakers Association (CCWA) “If your toast is ho-hum, it won’t be memorable—and a toast that falls flat is worse than no toast at all.”

CCWA has produced a helpful little website for the winemaker hobbyist at www.winemadesimple.ca. Here are some of their tips for toasting with poise and style:

• Prepare ahead of time and practice in front of a mirror;

• Determine the right time, stand up, raise your glass and announce clearly, “I propose a toast to (the person by name)”. Use a formal name at a

business occasion and an informal name (or nickname) for a friend.

• Your toast should include the reason for the tribute. Keep it brief, but cheerful and sincere.

• If you would like to start the tribute with something funny, or if you would like to surprise the toastee: stand with your glass in hand and once you have full attention, begin. Practise ahead of time to be sure your delivery is indeed funny. Be sensitive with your anecdotes to avoid embarrassment. Bring your tribute, and audience, to a crescendo by raising your glass with, “I therefore propose a toast to (the person by name). Take a sip to encourage everyone else to follow.

• If appropriate, encourage a few words from the toastee.

Propose a toast

with poise and flare

Hope your holidays roll smoothly along

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Please accept our gratitude along with our best wishes for a very merry season fi lled with wonderful surprises. It’s no surprise that people like you make doing business here a pleasure for us, thanks!

It is with great pride that Selkirk Security can inform all our clients, that the Grinch has been caught by our Professional Security Systems

and Dedicated Staff. William and Joya along with the 42 (& growing) Selkirk Security staff would like to take the time to thank everyone who voted us PLATINUM for Security Services, PLATINUM for Best Place to do Business, PLATINUM for Fire & Safety Inspections and PLATINUM for Home Inspections.

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Selkirk Security also has expanded their coverage areas by hiring more qualifi ed staff to cover the East & West Kootenays and Boundary Regions along with the Revelstoke and Mica areas.

No matter where you go you are bound to run into a least one or more uniforms waiting to help you out.

December is a very busy month especially for our staff helping the guy in the red suit, so we’re not sure if we will get out to see everyone.

At this time we would like to wish you, your staff and families…..

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It’s great to give beautifully wrapped gifts to our loved ones, but who wants to waste paper? Perhaps the solution to this problem can be found in our closets, where all sorts of materials can be discovered and salvaged. Just search around and you’re sure to find something to create gift wrappings as elegant as they are original. They’re also eco-friendly, which is a real treat for both giver and receiver.

Sort out some fabric scraps to wrap your gift boxes with; glue the fabric in place or sew gift bags with draw strings. Use brightly coloured or patterned fabrics for a more festive touch. You could also reuse fruit baskets that you paint with gold or silver or another seasonal colour; decorate them with ribbon or a small evergreen branch for a yuletide look. Baskets are perfect for holding homemade jams, and the recipient will be delighted as much with their presentation as with the anticipation of savouring the contents.

A pretty, unused tea towel is just the thing for wrapping up all those great kitchen gadgets or homemade baked

treats; hold the towel together with clothes pins and ribbons. And while you’re at it, why not include a set of Christmas themed cookie cutters? A gourmet chef will adore this thoughtful gesture.

Bubble wrap is another useful material. To please a kid with a futuristic-looking gift wrapping, cover a box with bright tissue paper and then with bubble wrap, finishing it off with a metallic decoration — an old necklace of silvery or golden pearls would be perfect. Or wrap a present with the comic section of the newspaper; your teenager will then have something to do during the slow moments on Christmas morning!

Children will have lots of fun helping you decorate gifts with materials you have on hand. Who knows, maybe salvaging materials will become a family tradition!

Unique gift wrap ideas

With Wishes Warm & Bright

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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May this holiday season be filledwith happiness in all that you doand may this joy continuethe whole year through.

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From our families to yours, wishing you the best of the holiday season.

(NC)—In addition to the traditional holiday activities, families may be looking for some fun physical activities that the entire family can participate in. The leisure team at Canadian Tire has put together the following suggestions to help keep the whole family entertained during this holiday season.

Sledding:• Bundle the kids up with mitts and scarves and head to the closest hill to enjoy an afternoon of sledding.

Sledding is a perfect outdoor activity for all ages that is both fun and physical.

• Canadian Tire has a variety of winter fun equipment, including snow tubes and snow racers. Younger kids will enjoy snow tubes, while older kids may want to try the snow scooter, great for the big neighbourhood hills

Ice Skating:• Take your entire family to your favourite local skating rink, for an afternoon of ice skating.

• Ensure little ones have proper safety gear, such as a helmet, elbow and knee pads.

• Bring a thermos of hot chocolate and some holiday baking as a treat during breaks off the ice.

Snow Shoeing:• Snow shoeing is a fun

and affordable activity that can be done virtually anywhere outdoors - at a neighbourhood park trail or at the cottage.

• There are different types of snow shoes available for kids and adults, if you are a beginner, look for a recreational shoe that is meant for gentle and moderate walks.

• Keep your snow shoes in the trunk of your car so that you and your family are ready at a moment’s notice.

Outdoor Activities

Tree lighting tipsThe first Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center was erected in 1931, two years before the opening of Rockefeller Plaza, where the tree now draws thousands of tourists each year. The tradition began when construction workers hard at work on building Rockefeller Center decorated a roughly 20-foot tall balsam fir tree on Christmas Eve in 1931. Strings of cranberries and tin cans were among the items used to decorate the tree. While there was no tree in 1932, the first official tree was unveiled in 1933 in Rockefeller Plaza, and the lighting ceremony was broadcast over NBC Radio. The 1933 tree, at 50 feet tall, dwarfed

the 1931 tree. However, the 1933 tree paled in comparison to the 10-ton Norway Spruce erected in 1999, which measured 100-feet tall and remains the tallest tree ever erected at Rockefeller Center. The tradition of the Rockefeller Center tree continues to evolve to this day, but the evergreen it is no longer lit with incandescent light bulbs. LED bulbs that consume a fraction of the energy of traditional bulbs are the bulbs of choice now. In addition, in 2007 Rockefeller Center partnered with Habitat for Humanity, who used the tree after it was taken down to furnish lumber for home construction.

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Home for the Holidays

We’re so happy you’re part of our extended family!May joy and peace be

with you, now and always!

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Safety is always in season. Here are some simple, timely tips and reminders to help you and your loved ones stay safe over the holidays!

The Christmas TreeIf you’re getting a live tree, check for freshness by tapping it on the ground. Dropping needles indicate a dry, highly flammable tree, so look for a fresher tree instead. Needles should be hard to pull from branches and shouldn’t break when bent between your fingers.

Place your live tree away from fireplaces, woodstoves and radiators. Also, indoor heat dries out fresh trees, so be sure to replenish the tree-stand with water every day.

If buying an artificial tree, make sure it has a label indicating that it is fire resistant. Although this does not mean the tree won’t catch fire, the tree will resist burning and should extinguish quickly.

If you are using tinsel, try to keep it toward the top of the tree, out of reach of pets and small children. Tinsel can be dangerous if ingested.

LightsUse Canadian Standards Association (CSA) approved lights. Place indoor and outdoor lights in their respective environments.

New or old, check light strings for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections. Throw out damaged sets. Make sure you do this inspection before putting lights up. It is much easier and safer to replace bulbs or entire strands of lights on the ground than on the roof.

Turn off all lights when you go to bed or leave the house. The lights could short out and start a fire.

Don’t overload electrical sockets, and never string more than three sets of lights per single extension cord.

The FireplaceMake sure the chimney damper is open and clean before you light a fire.

Remove all decorations that could be burned around the fireplace.

Do not burn wrapping papers in the fireplace. A flash fire may result, as wrappings ignite suddenly and burn intensely.

Keep a working fire extinguisher in an accessible location.

Check your smoke detectors once a month, and replace the battery twice a year.

Have a carbon monoxide detector installed near each sleeping area in the house.

Holiday EntertainingRegardless of whether you are a guest or the host, make sure everyone has a safe ride home. Don’t drink and drive. Stay the night or call a cab. Other options include calling Operation Red Nose or having a designated driver.

If you are hosting, choose not to drink, or limit your alcohol consumption so you can be aware of how much your guests are drinking.

See guests in and out. Greet all guests on arrival and departure, taking the opportunity to assess their condition. Remember that impairment goes beyond alcohol - it can include drugs, fatigue or

emotional distress. If something doesn’t seem right, speak up.

When preparing for the big dinner, defrost the turkey in the refrigerator – not at room temperature.

Don’t leave perishable foods at room temperature for more than two hours. Take only small portions from the fridge at a time, and replenish frequently.

CandlesKeep candles away from drapes, trees or any other potentially flammable objects. Make sure they are placed on a steady surface.

Never leave burning candles unattended, and always keep out of reach of children.

GeneralIn your vehicle, do not leave parcels and packages in plain view. Lock all valuables in the trunk!

At home, packaging from expensive items - such as a big-screen TV - should be discarded carefully, so as not to alert would-be thieves of valuables in your house. Cardboard boxes should be bundled to conceal the nature of the contents when put out to be recycled.

Have a safe and happy holiday season from the Canada Safety Council

A SAfe And HAppy HolidAy SeASon

to residents of Area B and surrounding Municipalities.

Linda Worley Area B - DirectorRegional District Kootenay Boundary

[email protected] • 250-231-1300

Safety Tips for the Holidays

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Dawn Rosin ext 24Tom Gawryletz ext 26

Denise Marchi ext 21Keith DeWitt ext 30

Thea Stayanovich ext 28Joy DeMelo ext 29

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Peace On Earth Goodwill Towards Men —And Many Thanks To You!

For all you do to make us feel welcome here we are deeply grateful, and wish all of you a truly unforgettable holiday season

Katrine Conroy, MLAWishes everyone Season’s Greetings

and a Happy New Year for 2013.Kootenay West

[email protected]

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Season’s Greetings

Did you know...The first Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center was erected in 1931, two years before the opening of Rockefeller Plaza, where the tree now draws thousands of tourists each year. The tradition began when construction workers hard at work on building Rockefeller Center decorated a roughly 20-foot tall balsam fir tree on Christmas Eve in 1931. Strings of cranberries and tin cans were among the items used to decorate the tree. While there was no tree in 1932, the first official tree was unveiled in 1933 in Rockefeller Plaza, and the lighting ceremony was broadcast over NBC Radio. The 1933 tree, at 50 feet tall, dwarfed

the 1931 tree. However, the 1933 tree paled in comparison to the 10-ton Norway Spruce erected in 1999, which measured 100-feet tall and remains the tallest tree ever erected at Rockefeller Center. The tradition of the Rockefeller Center tree continues to evolve to this day, but the evergreen it is no longer lit with incandescent light bulbs. LED bulbs that consume a fraction of the energy of traditional bulbs are the bulbs of choice now. In addition, in 2007 Rockefeller Center partnered with Habitat for Humanity, who used the tree after it was taken down to furnish lumber for home construction.

The history and traditions of Boxing DayMany countries celebrate Boxing Day on December 26. Those outside of these countries may be unaware as to the meaning behind the holiday and how its traditions originated.

Boxing Day is celebrated by those in countries that were once part of the British empire, which includes Canada. As a federal holiday, post offi ces and banks are closed. Schools also are closed as part of winter vacations. Despite being a federal holiday, Boxing Day is not observed in the same way in all provinces and territories. Also, it is not an offi cial holiday in Quebec. Depending on the area, stores may be open or closed. Some people use the opportunity to take part in post-Christmas sales or make returns. Many stores run Boxing Week sales the full week through New Year’s Day. Some shoppers have been known to camp outside of stores to take advantage of these price cuts, much in the way Americans might wait in the wee hours of the morning for Black Friday deals.

The etymology of the name Boxing Day is unclear, but some

historians surmise that it is tied to the European tradition of giving gifts to the needy and those in service positions, as was the case during the Middle Ages. In the United Kingdom, it also became tradition that the day after Christmas employers would gift their servants with boxes of food leftovers from the holidays or present monetary gifts. The servants were allowed to

take the day off to spend it with their families after having worked Christmas. Other ideas tie the tradition to the Feast of Saint Stephen, which also takes place on December 26. Metal boxes, into which people could put donations for the needy, were left outside of churches.

Despite what the name may suggest, the sport of boxing has

nothing to do with the holiday. However, with Canadians and others having the day off from work, they may be able to tune into a fi ght on television and establish a new tradition.

There are other ways people can create their own Boxing Day traditions. Here are a few ideas.• Collect food or

clothing donations from neighbors and deliver them to a shelter or soup kitchen.

• Volunteer to help at a hospital, animal shelter or school when it reopens.

• Encourage children to invite their friends over and curl up with a good movie and some popcorn.

• Have a fun, family game night.

• Decorate the house with boxes of all shapes and sizes.

• Gather holiday gift boxes and prepare them for the recycling bin.

• Make a charitable donation to your preferred organization.


season’s greetings

From The Royal Canadian Legion Trail Branch #11

Thank you to all of the people and businesses in the Trail area who have helped the Legion through their support of the annual poppy and wreath campaign, weekly meat draws and 50/50, monthly breakfasts and dinners, and all other special events and activities.Because of this support, we are pleased and honoured to have been able to donate in excess of $33,000 to 35 organizations and charitable causes within our Community during the past year, with the emphasis continuing to be on programs supporting youth, seniors and veterans.The Executive, Members and Staff of Branch #11 wish everyone a safe, happy and joyous holiday season, and a prosperous New Year.

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December 21, 2012