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Contents
Table of
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6 Amahl & the Night Visitors

8 Downtown Holiday Event
17 Clay Pottery
18 Whats up for Holiday Music
19 Nativity Festival
20 Nutcracker
22 Recipes
26 Santas Gift Shop
30 Toys For Tots
32 Walk Thru Bethlehem
33 Parade Photos
35 Clean up Pesky Pine Needles
36 Save Energy with Holiday Decorations
44 Did You Know?
45 Tips for visiting a store with Santa
46 Manage credit this Holiday Season
47 Did You Know?
48 Stress Free Holiday Travel Season
52 Getting Greeting Cards out on Time
Mesmerized
By Mrs. Claus
Mrs. Claus has the undivided attention
of youngsters at the Mooresville Public
Library, during a family storytime there
last December. Santas wife will return
to the library on Dec. 9 at 11 a.m. to
share holiday stories with children.
Everybodys welcome and no
pre-registration is required.
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Amahl and the

Night Visitors
comes to MCC
Mitchell Community College is collaborating

with Mosaic Arts and Opera Carolina to bring a
holiday opera to Iredell this holiday season.
On Sunday, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m., Mitchell will
present Amahl and the Night Visitors in
Shearer Hall on the Statesville Campus.
Amahl and the Night Visitors is a one act opera,
in English, written by Gian Carlo Menotti. Since
first broadcast live on NBC in 1951, it has been
a holiday tradition around the country.
It has enchanting music, a storyline that is
based on the Three Kings and has a message
of good will and love akin to Dickens A
Christmas Carol and Handels Messiah.
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Kelly Hutchinson, artistic director of Mosaic Arts

and voice faculty at Mitchell Community College,
said, This production is a wonderful way to
bring opera to Iredell County, while giving local
singers the unique opportunity to collaborate
with each other and with professional singers.
Emily Schuttenberg, community music

coordinator at Mitchell, will perform
piano accompaniment for the production.
Schuttenberg jumped at the opportunity to bring

Amahl to Mitchell, saying that high school
students and adults alike will benefit enormously
from learning this delightful and classic score
alongside other community members.
The role of Mother will be played by Dadiree
Tofano, artist-in-residence with Opera Carolina.
The role of the young crippled boy, Amahl , will
be from the St. Peters Choir School in Charlotte.
Sophomore Mitchell vocal major, John Lynch,
will be making his solo debut playing the role of
The Page. Other cast members include Jake
Thomason as King Kaspar, Eric Loftin as King
Melchior and Mark Tofano as King Balthazar.
Costumer is Betsy Blackmore.
For the shepherd choral parts, area singers
have been invited to join with the Mitchell
Student Chorus, Mitchell Community Chorus
and Opera Carolina Chorus members. A
rehearsal will be held Dec. 5 from 2-4 p.m. at
Shearer Hall. Music scores will be distributed
at rehearsal. For details, contact Emily
Schuttenberg at eschuttenberg@mitchellcc.edu
or 704-978-5425.
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By Jessica Osborne
Downtown Mooresvilles
expanded schedule of holiday
events are entering their
seventh year, attracting several
thousand people to the area
on select Friday nights in
December.
The Mooresville Downtown
Commission's larger holiday
slate started in 2008, said
Executive Director Kim Atkins.
I believe parents like these
events because it reminds
them of their childhood with
Downtown Mooresville's historic
backdrop and friendly people,
she said. (And) it provides a
great family opportunity to build
family memories and traditions.
From horse-drawn carriage
rides down Main Street, to visits

with Santa, its sure to get you
in the holiday spirit.
Each year, we see both
newcomers and repeat visitors
but there is always a sense of
wonder in people's eye and it's
a joy to see the children enjoy a
few minutes with Santa,
said Atkins.
Atkins said there is also an
appreciation that the MDC
provides these events at no
charge to the community.
In addition to the Friday night
downtown holiday activities, its
Holiday Light Spectacular show
can be viewed nightly through
Dec. 31.
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and wagon rides. Loading

and unloading for wagon rides
takes place at the Mooresville/
Lake Norman Christian
Mission on Broad Street.
Dec. 4, 11 and 18 from 6-8

p.m. serve as select Friday
nights in which Mooresville
residents can come and
celebrate the holidays in
downtown Mooresville.
Activities include music, Santa
visits, Christmas Tree Lane,
Dec. 6 will be the 7th annual

Holiday Childrens Party at
the Charles Mack Citizen
Center where guests are
asked to dress to impress
as Santa and Rudolph will be
there from 9-11 a.m. to take
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Whats up for
music?
Christmas music is already
filling the air, and the
community is invited to enjoy.
Below are just a few of the
upcoming concerts planned:
* Berea Baptist Church, 1015
River Hwy., will present its
annual Singing Christmas
Tree on Saturday Dec. 12 at
7 p.m. and again on Sunday,
Dec. 13 at 3 p.m.
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* The Lake Norman Orchestra

will present dinner and a
concert entitled, The Spirit of
Christmas on Dec. 12 at the
Charles Mack Citizen Center.
Doors will open at 6 p.m. with
dinner, catered by Sports
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* The Iredell Choral Society

will present its 6th annual
Christmas concert and
spaghetti dinner. Entitled,
Christmas Extravaganza,
the event will be on Dec. 11
featuring East Side Baptist
Church. Doors open at 5 p.m.,
and the concert begins at 6
p.m. Cost is $10 in advance
or $15 at the door.

Tickets are available at
iredellchoralsociety.webs.com.
* HopeLKN will sponsor
its premier fundraiser this
Christmas season with a twoday, live music event, Hope
for the Holidays in the heart
of Birkdale Village on Dec. 4-5
with the hope to raise funds
for those in need in the Lake
Norman area.
* The Hickory Music Factory
will be hosting an old time
1940s Christmas Radio Hour
fundraiser at SALT
Auditorium, 243 Third Avenue
NE Hickory, on Dec. 12.
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p.m. matinee performance
for $15 and 7 p.m. evening
performance at $25 general
admission. VIP tickets for
the evening performance
are available for $40, which
includes preferred seating, a
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and hors doeuvres and a pre
and post-show meet and greet
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benefit continues tradition of helping

By Karen Kistler
On Dec. 4-5, the Academy of Dance and Fine Arts will continue a
tradition of giving.
This year will mark the seventh annual holiday benefit that the
local dance company has hosted for a charitable contribution.
This years event will be held at Lake Norman Elevation in
Cornelius.
Sadie Roberts-Doughten, owner and artistic director of ADFA, at
780 Brawley School Road in Mooresville, shared that the tradition
began in 2009 when they learned of the accident of Preston Loyd,
who family is a friend of the studio. We were at competition when
the accident happened and were touched at what the family was
going through. Therefore, they wanted to help and the benefit
was born.
The second year the benefit was held for the Brad Sherrill
family, as he was suffering from cancer. The daughters dance at
ADFA and Brad was a big supporter and a great mentor of the
students here, Roberts-Doughten noted. He passed away just
recently from the cancer, she shared.
wouldnt be able to do financially.

Grin Kids will also be the recipient for this years benefit and
performance.
Jamie Woods, who now is in charge of the Parent Nutcracker
Committee, made up of parent volunteers, said that we have
studio members who have benefitted from this program (Grin
Kids) and we like local thus decided upon Grin Kids to be the
recipient again this year as well.
Woods, along with Wendy Watkins who is both a dance teacher
and parent volunteer, began the Nutcracker Tea with proceeds
also going to Grin Kids. The Nutcracker Tea, which is geared for
younger children, was held in early November.
New this year, which both Roberts-Doughten and Woods were
Not knowing a direct need within the dance family, they

contacted parents and asked for suggestions of someone they
could help. The Rainess family, who two daughters both suffer
from a rare disease, was brought to their attention, and they
were named the recipients for the third annual benefit.
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On year four, Tina Kennedy, a studio parent, became involved

in the benefits and took this a bigger scale. She spearheaded
it getting the community and parents involved, said RobertsDoughten. During this year, the proceeds from the benefit
went to Stop Child Abuse Now, (SCAN). This was the first
organization we went through, thinking we could help more
people, noted Roberts-Doughten.
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For both the fifth and sixth years that ADFA had the Nutcracker
benefits, the proceeds went to Grin Kids, which is a non-profit
organization created by radio morning show personalities Ace
and TJ. Grin Kids helps children ages 5-12 who in their listening
area who are terminally ill and chronically handicapped by
providing them a special trip to Disney World, thus enhancing
their lives and enabling them to do something they otherwise
the ADFA students. Raffles tickets are $1

each. They also have an American Girl doll
package for $5 tickets and a big ticket item
of a Go Pro for $10 per ticket.
Saturdays show is the Nutcracker
performance only.
The ADFA Nutcracker benefit performance

on Friday begins with a variety type show
during the first 45 minute including holiday
dances and local singers plus TJ reading
The Cajun Night Before Christmas.
This is one of the best performances,

Woods said. The students take it seriously
and treat it like a professional performance.
We think its great at Christmas. Its a
combination treat for Christmas along with
helping others in need, she continued.
During intermission, raffles, hot chocolate,

nutcrackers and food will be sold with all
proceeds going to Grin Kids after which the
classic Nutcracker Ballet is performed by
Roberts-Doughten shared that in our

society we forget to take care of each
other. And she wants her students to
remember to help other people. I hope

it plants the seed of possibility in the
students, she said as they think how they
helped as a teenager, so what can they do
as adults to help others.
In addition to the Roberts-Doughten,
the staff at ADFA includes Erin Currie,
office manager; Lori Carbon who teaches
ballet; Amanda Conley and Tanya Atkins,
choreographers; Wendy Watkins, who
teaches the 2-4 year olds; Karen Attebery,
gym and young combo; Greyson Davis,
tap; Amber Chapman, hip-hop; Kim Gibbs,
costuming; and Darlene and Richie Langel,
who handle the financial aspect.
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excited about, is they have a presenting

sponsor Randy Marion.
Along with the presenting sponsor, Woods
noted they also have a larger venue. We
push ourselves
to grow.
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Pumpkin praline cheesecake

Submitted by Sandy Herman (from Southern Living Magazine)
Ingredients
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
5 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
4 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
Praline topping (see below for recipe)
Garnishes: coarsely chopped Pecan PieGlazed Pecans (see below for recipe)
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 325. Stir together first
4 ingredients in a bowl until well blended.
Press mixture on bottom and 1 1/2 inches
up sides of a 9-inch spring form pan. Bake 8
to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
2. Beat cream cheese and next 2
ingredients at medium speed with a heavyduty electric stand mixer until blended and
smooth. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating
just until blended after each addition. Add
pumpkin and lemon juice, beating until
blended. Pour batter into prepared crust.
(Pan will be very full.)
3. Bake at 325 for 1 hour to 1 hour and 10

minutes or until almost set. Turn oven off.
Let cheesecake stand in oven, with door
closed, 15 minutes. Remove cheesecake
from oven, and gently run a knife around
outer edge of cheesecake to loosen from
sides of pan. (Do not remove sides of pan.)
Cool completely on a wire rack (about 1
hour). Cover and chill 8 to 24 hours.
4. Remove sides and bottom of pan, and
transfer cheesecake to a serving plate.
Prepare Praline Topping; immediately pour
slowly over top of cheesecake, spreading to
within 1/4 inch of edge. Garnish, if desired.
Praline topping:
Ingredients
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup butter
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation
Bring first 3 ingredients to a boil in a 1-qt. saucepan over medium
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from heat. Gradually whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla
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1 c. melted butter
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1 can chicken broth
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1 can cream of celery soup
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Salt and pepper
Bacon and cheese (if desired)
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Traditions behind holiday gifts
The holiday season is a time to celebrate with friends and family.

Several holidays are celebrated in this relatively short time period,
making this one of the most festive times of the year.
others witnessed a miracle at the temple. Even though there was

only enough oil to keep a menorahs candles burning for one day,
the flames continued for eight nights.
Many holiday celebrations focus on the exchange of presents, which

may be exchanged with relatives, friends and even coworkers. But
are you familiar with the origins of exchanging gifts?
Traditionally, gelt, or money, was given as a Hanukkah gift. Many

Hanukkah gift givers aim to give gifts that are thoughtful and sweet.
Money is not exchanged as much today, with other gifts taking its
place.
Gift exchanges trace their origins to both religious and secular

traditions, each of which has helped shape the holidays into what
they are today.
Christmas
People exchange gifts on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day all over

the world. For Christians, Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus
Christ, who Christians believe was a gift from the Creator.
From a religious standpoint, gifting others around Christmas time
can be traced back to the stories of the Three Kings (also referred
to as the Three Wise Men) who visited Jesus after his birth.
Frankincense, a fragrance involved in worship; gold; and myrrh,
an incense associated with funerals, was presented. These gifts
symbolized worship in Christ, that He would be the King of Kings,
and that suffering and death would come to Him.
Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is an American holiday that pays homage to traditions and

cultural influences from Africa. The holiday was developed in 1966
by Maulana Ndabezitha Karenga. The focus of Kwanzaa is on family
and the harvest as well as certain principles, such as unity and faith.
Gifts make up one of the seven symbols of Kwanzaa celebrations.
However, gift-sharing is not the central part of this special holiday.
Gifts are symbolic of the labor and love of parents and the
commitments made and kept by their children.
Gifts are exchanged in abundance this time of year. The traditions
behind the giving of presents is far-reaching and based in religious,
secular and cultural traditions.
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Another giver of gifts is part of many Christmas celebrations. St.

Nicholas, a fourth century saint, is a beloved figure across the
globe who has a reputation for giving gifts in secret and helping the
needy. The figure of Santa Claus is based on St. Nicholas, and the
blending of the two has evolved as history has mixed with folklore
and personal traditions.
Hanukkah
Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish celebration that commemorates

the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem. The word hanukkah
actually means dedication in Hebrew.
The Jews, including Judah Maccabee, helped drive the Syrians out
of Jerusalem. In one of Judaisms most central texts, Maccabee and
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Nov. 2 and runs through
Dec. 23 in the Charles Mack
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Mooresville. Hours are 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m. weekdays, and
closed on Thanksgiving.
Last Christmas was the
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volunteer Barbara Howard,
the volunteer elves, and the
many donations, said SISC
Manager Tina Czarnecki.
We call them our Santas
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do everything from making
baskets to wreaths.
Seniors are welcome each
year to participate and help
make baskets or wreaths,

whatever they feel they would
like to do or where their
creativity lies.
Last years two-month sale
raised approximately $1,600
for the non-profit organization,
Czarnecki said, which helps to
keep the centers doors open.
Our funding has been cut
significantly over the past
couple of years, she said.
This started out as a way to
raise money for a Christmas
party. The seniors enjoyed
it so much that we just
continued it, and its turned
out to be a great fundraiser
for us.
This is the third year for the
gift shop, which is open to the
public, Czarnecki said. We
are encouraging everyone to
help support us since we are a
non-profit organization,
she said.
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By Megan Sprague
Older children of struggling families in

Iredell County who might not have much of
a Christmas will not be forgotten, if Marine
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for Tots coordinator Vivian Meletis has
anything to say about it.
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Most programs are for children 12 and

under, but how do you look a 13, 14 or 15year old in the eye and tell them that their
younger siblings get to have Christmas but
because they are older, they get nothing?
she asked. There is just no way I could
fathom that happening, so as long as the
child is in school and is 17 or under, were
still going to supply to them.
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Toys for Tots is a program of the U.S.

Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps
Reserves that collects toys and distributes
them as Christmas gifts to the less
fortunate children in the community.
Last year, the Iredell County chapter
spent more than $32,000 on toys with the
majority of the money (about $22,000)
used toward bicycles, thanks to the money

that the Brawley Drafters organization
raised. Much of the rest was spent on
purchasing items for children 12 and up.
I shop all year long, picking up things
here and there because I know most
people assume we only give to smaller
kids, she said. Typically most of what we
fundraise goes to purchase gifts for the
older kids.
Typically TFT has a problem getting
enough toys for children who are older
as most donors give presents intended
for the younger set, so Meletis had some
suggestions for gifts.
For girls, Meletis suggests bath products
like Bath & Body Works, purses, hair
products and accessories, craft kits and
even jewelry.
I wait for sales at places like Belk so I
can get it at discounted prices, she said.
I want to still get them something nice,

but I also squeeze those dollars until they
scream. I put myself in their shoes and I
want to give them a good Christmas. We
cant spend more than $30 per item and I
never do, because I hit the sales all year
long.

As for teenage boys, she collects watches,
wallets, Axe body products, earbuds and
games, along with basketballs, footballs
and skateboards.
I cant imagine a child with no Christmas,
and we will do everything we can to make
a child smile, Meletis said.
Last year, the organization served 2,500
children and Meletis expects an increase,
as they typically have one each year.
Right now, were in about the same
spot that we are every year, looking for
sponsors and places that will allow us
to have our donor boxes, she said. So
far, we already have three

organizations that have given
us their numbers to have us
help them, and we typically get
around 12 organizations each
year that ask us for assistance.
Donation boxes will be put out
the first week of November,
and Meletis will update the
list of locations in the coming
week for their website, http://
mooresville-nc.toysfortots.org/
local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/
default.aspx.
So far, we have at least three
new locations that have joined
the list, which were very excited
about, she said. We also have
a lot of the same sites that
return year after year, and I think
they are as thrilled as we are
each time to help out.
This year, each site will have
a red and white Toys for Tots
sign out in front to call attention
to donation drop-offs.
Toys for Tots is also coordinating
with the Mooresville Christian
Mission, the Salvation Army and
the Statesville Housing Authority
this year. The agencies will
handle the request applications
for toys, while TFT supplies the
children with their gifts. Meletis
believes it will help cut down on

people who double up on charity
organizations which takes away
from other children getting a
chance to receive a gift.
Meletis hopes that the bulk of
the communitys donations will
come before Dec. 10, as that
is when they will deliver most
of the toys to the organizations
they are assisting. However,
they will continue taking toys
after that time, as they always
have families coming out of the
woodwork and we dont want to
leave anyone out.
Every Christmas since 2002,
when we started doing this, (my
husband) Pete and I say we
wont work up until Christmas
Eve, but we always do because
we cant say no to a child, she
said.
Meletis can be reached at
vcmtoysfortots@aol.com for
drop-offs or for more information
on how to help Toys for Tots this
year, visit http://mooresville-nc.
toysfortots.org/local-coordinatorsites/lco-sites/Default.aspx.
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from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday from 2-9 p.m.
This outdoor, interactive Biblical-era drama and
marketplace, will allow visitors to go back in time
to the first Christmas, register for the census, meet
the Bethlehem merchants, hear the news about the

Romans, visit the shepherds in the field and see baby
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Despite how well you may tend to Christmas trees and

wreaths, you can expect some pine needles to find their
way onto your floors during the holiday season. Such
needles can become imbedded in carpeting or stuck
in socks and furniture, proving to be quite a nuisance.
Attempting to vacuum them all up can be frustrating, as
some vacuums simply do not have the suction power
to handle all of those heavy needles. Plus, they can
become lodged in the inner cavities of the vacuum and
clog it. To lessen the mess, wrap a tree bag around the
base of the Christmas tree when you are setting it up
and hide it under the tree skirt. This bag will catch many
of the needles that fall off during the season. Each day,
sweep any needles that make it to the floor so they are
not tracked around the house throughout the month
of December. Think about making a homemade sticky
needle catcher. Wrap duct tape around your hands or
a broom with the sticky side facing out, then pat areas
of the floor where needles have accumulated, and
the needles will likely stick to the tape. If you want the
evergreen aroma to last a little longer in your home,
place collected pine needles in a cloth satchel and
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own holiday traditions, and decorations are a part of many of those
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from factories to store shelves.
Decorations might be awe-inspiring, but those that include lights

often lead to substantially higher energy bills. Fortunately, there are
ways for homeowners, whether they prefer subtle displays or more
over-the-top arrangements, to save money and still celebrate the
holiday season in style.
You can extend the length of displays without using more lights by
spacing out light strands with extension cords. Intersperse spotlights
to add attention to key elements of your display as well.
Switch to more efficient lights
A great way to ensure holiday displays consume less energy is to

change the bulbs being strung. Incandescent lights can use 80 to 90
percent more energy than LED lights. Gradually replace older light
strands with newer, energy-efficient LEDs. Not only do LEDs require
less energy, but they also can last longer than incandescent bulbs,
meaning you wont have to replace them as frequently as more
traditional bulbs. Furthermore, lower wattage usage means you can
attach more strands of lights together safely.
Rely on extension cords
Turn off interior lights
If a Christmas tree is illuminating a front window, turn off the lights

in your home, as the tree may provide enough light to make a living
room or den extra cozy.
Use timers
Timers can be set to turn lights on and off at specific times, ensuring
lights arent turning on during the daytime or being left on into
the night by forgetful homeowners. Timers also are a good safety
precaution. A dark house that is normally lit up can advertise to
thieves that no one is home. When lights turn on with a timer, it will
create the illusion that it is business as usual in your residence
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holiday de^acor. Trim branches from trees and use them in vases
for an instant wintry look. Prune an evergreen on your property and
make your own wreath with some wire and twine. Shop yard sales
for gently used decorations that still have years of utility left. Sew
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of these ideas reduces reliance on manufactured decorations that
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2015 Holiday Events Calendar
Thursday, December 3
Sunday, December 13
Statesville Civic Center

A free event for our community featuring fun for kids of all
ages. Activities include train rides, a magician, multiple bounce
houses, popcorn and cider. This is a great way for your family
to kick off the holiday season! Runs from 6:00-9:00 pm.
Held in Downtown Statesville and sponsored by the 30th

Masonic District of North Carolina. Parade starts at 3 pm.
Community Tree Lighting
Beginning at 7:00 pm in Shearer Hall. This event is free and

open to the public. For more information call 704-978-5479.
Greensboro Symphony Concert
Holiday Shop & Stroll

Tickets are $20 per person or $160 for a reserved table for 8.
Doors open at 6:30 pm, show begins at 7:30 pm.
Cash bar with wine and beer.
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Shops Open Late, Visit with Santa, Horse-Drawn Carriage
Rides, Music and Carolers and Much More!
Friday, December 18
Sunday, December 6
The Mitchell Community College Choruses, in collaboration with

Mosaic Arts, Opera Carolina, and local singers, will present Amahl
and the Night Visitors, a one act opera, in English, written by Gian
Carlo Menotti. This unique collaborative performance of a delightful
opera is a holiday experience you wont want to miss! $15 general
admission, FREE for any student. Beginning at 3 pm at Shearer
Hall on the MCC Campus. More information call 704-978-5425.
Theatre! Statesville Presents Miracle

on 34th Street
December 3, 5, 6 at 7:30 pm, Matinees on December 5 & 6
at 2 pm. Student tickets up to 18 years $8. Adult tickets $15.
Ticket purchase online in advance is recommended www.
statesvilletreatre.com. Performance will be held at Twisted Oak:
American Bar & Grill.
Mitchell Community Band

Holiday Concert
Friday, December 4
December 3, 5 and 6
Monday, December 14
Come enjoy a variety of holiday music performed by the talented
Mitchell Community Band, under the direction of Mr. Jack Horner.
Beginning at 7:30 pm in Shearer Hall. This event is free and open
to the public. For more information call 704-978-5425.
Mitchell Community College

Jazz Ensemble Winter Concert
Amahl and the Night Visitors
Statesville Christmas Parade
5:308:30 pm
Shops Open Late, Visit with Santa, Horse-Drawn
Carriage Rides, Music and Carolers and Much More!
New Years Eve Gala

The featured band is The Extraordinaires and once again they
will have heavy hors doeuvres, party favors and a cash bar
with wine and beer. Doors open at 8:00 pm, show begins at
9:00 pm. Tickets are $25 per person or $200 for a reserved
table for 8 people. Call 704-878-3493
for more information.
Friday, December 11
5:30 8:30 pm
Shops Open Late, Visit with Santa,
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides, Music and
Carolers and Much More!
Check out
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the month at our downtown restaurants
and bars.
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There are numerous end-of-year holidays.

Thanksgiving, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and
New Years Eve are celebrated this time of year, but
theres another holiday thats celebrated in December.
Each December 23, legions of Seinfeld fans and
many others who are familiar with the popular series
pay hommage to A Festivus for the Rest of Us. This
contrived, alternative holiday was a plot line developed
for the beloved Costanza family on the series and
was billed as Frank Costanzas creation. Festivus
debuted on December 18, 1997, on the episode,
The Strike. Instead of a tree, candles or carols,
Festivus celebrations involve a metal pole, the airing of
grievances and feats of strength. Many believe Festivus
was simply a television creation, but the holiday is
loosely rooted in fact. Daniel OKeefe, a former writer
for Seinfeld, reluctantly admitted that his father, Dan,
actually invented Festivus in 1966. OKeefe told CNN
that his little brother let the Festivus traditions slip out,
and other writers for the show, including Jerry Seinfeld,
felt it would make for a great episode, particularly
because the holiday wasnt beholden to anything
political or religious. That was the reason OKeefes
father developed it in the first place. The real Festivus
had few similarities to the TV version. While there was
an airing of grievances, the pole and feats of strength
were absent. In addition, Festivus would be celebrated
any time between October and May. OKeefe has
written that his father would also nail a bag containing
a clock to the wall each year, but he doesnt know why
his father did this. Since 1997, the holiday has become
a worldwide celebration, with people gathering around
their own metal poles in late December every year.

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Tips for visiting

a store Santa
Discover the ways to make a visit with
Santa a pleasant experience.
Discover the ways to make a visit with Santa a pleasant experience.

Christmas time is filled with many different traditions. Many people
decorate their homes with Christmas trees, and songs are sung
with family members who come from near and far to share gifts and
companionship.
Families with young children often make visiting Santa Claus a part
of their annual traditions. During the holiday season, Santa can be
found taking up residence in department stores and malls across
the country. Thousands of children and their parents will wait in line
to get some face time with jolly old St. Nick. The following are a
handful of ways to make kids visits with Santa even more pleasant.
antsy. Bring along a change of clothes in case someone spills food

or spits up before your turn.
Get Santa recommendations
Ask friends and neighbors which Santas they visit. Many stores will
have a Santa on hand, but not every Santa is as adept at handling
children. You want someone who is used to making children feel
welcome and comfortable.
Above all, try to have a good time and dont expect perfection.
Sometimes the best Santa-visit moments are the ones that are
unrehearsed.
Do a test run
If your child has not taken a photo with Santa before, he or she
may be frightened and the result will be a poor photograph. The
beard and the red coat coupled with the fact that kids are sitting
on a strangers lap can be terrifying for youngsters. Acclimate your
child to the experience by visiting the mall to see Santa and become
familiar with what he looks like and how he acts. It may take a
couple of visits before your child is ready to wait in line for the real
visit.
Visit Santa when the store just opens or when lines are not as long,
such as during school hours or dinner time. This should cut down
on the wait and create a less tense experience. Confirm visiting
hours so you dont arrive only to find hes out to lunch or feeding his
reindeer. Do not schedule anything after the Santa visit, so you dont
feel rushed.
Dress comfortably
Wear comfortable shoes and clothing so neither you nor the kids
will be uncomfortable. The goal is to look nice for the photo, but not
at the expense of the childrens comfort level. And while you should
be comfortable as well, be sure to look presentable, in the event
you have to hop into the photo if thats the only way your son or
daughter will tolerate the experience.
Pack some supplies
Bring snacks and drinks for the kids so hunger does not make them
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How to manage
credit this
holiday season
Holiday shopping takes up a considerable amount of time
between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Shoppers who scour
in-store and online retailers in the hunt for the perfect gift annually
spend hundreds of billions of dollars during such pursuits, and
what they swipe when making purchases could go a long way
toward how their new years begin.
Overreliance on credit cards to make holiday purchases can
prove crippling once the calendar turns to January. According to
an analysis of statistics from the Federal Reserve, the average
household consumer debt in the United States was more than
$15,700 as of June of 2015. Thats roughly one-tenth the average
mortgage debt, suggesting that many consumers are relying too
heavily on credit cards when making their purchases.
This holiday season, consumers concerned about swiping
their credit cards too often can take the following steps to more
effectively manage their credit.
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Swiping now and dealing with the consequences in January

is a recipe for a rocky new year. In some cases, it can benefit
consumers to make purchases with their credit cards as opposed
to their debit cards. For instance, when making purchases online,
its often safer to use a credit card rather than a debit card linked
to your checking and savings accounts, as using the latter can
make your lifes savings vulnerable to hackers. But dont start
swiping your credit cards until you know what you can afford.
Examine your finances and only use your credit card if you know
you can repay the balance before it incurs any interest. If you
cant pay the balance in full at the time the payment is due, use
a debit card so you are only spending money you already have
and not taking out what amounts to a high-interest loan on your

holiday purchases.
Resist retailer cards
When making in-store purchases, chances are the cashier

will invite you to sign up for a retailer credit card, even offering
an immediate discount if you do so at the registers. While this
discount may seem too tempting to ignore, keep in mind that
many retailer credit cards come with considerably higher interest
fees on balances that are not paid off in full. So that discount at
the register may end up costing you more money if you get to
January and cant pay the balance in its entirety.
Try not to juggle cards
Many shoppers juggle multiple cards to avoid building up too big

a balance on one particular card during the holiday season. But
thats an easy way to lose track of how much you have spent.
Rather than juggling cards, use only the one with the lowest
interest rate.
Monitor your balances
Swiping a credit card is easy and hassle-free, and many retailers

both big and small now accept various types of cards. Keep a
close eye on your balances, checking them online after each
shopping trip. This can help you control your spending and also
can alert you to any fraudulent activity.
Shoppers who must use their credit cards this holiday season can
employ several strategies to ensure they dont dig themselves into
a financial hole by the end of December.
Did You
Know
Many people begin their holiday shopping around the end of summer, when retailers first begin to roll out new clothing lines
and mark down existing items to make way for new inventory. Beginning holiday shopping near the end of summer or the
beginning of fall may seem a little early, but early shoppers often find that starting earlier affords them more time to find the
right gifts at the right prices. Early shoppers can comparison shop without the specter of the fast-approaching holiday hanging
over their heads, and comparison shopping helps consumers feel more confident that they are getting the best deals possible.
Starting early with regard to holiday shopping also allows shoppers avoid the financial crunch that shoppers who wait until the
holiday season begins often feel. Spreading out spending over several months as opposed to the handful of weeks between
Thanksgiving and Christmas is a great way for shoppers to avoid buying too many gifts on credit, which can make for a
penny-pinching start to the new year when bills come due in early- to mid-January.
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Tips for a successful, stress-free

holiday travel season
Millions of people fly the friendly skies, ride the rails or hit the
highway come the holiday season. Such travel can be both
expensive and stressful. But holiday travel need not be so costly
or tense. The following are a handful of tips to help travelers enjoy
successful and stress-free travel this holiday season.
Have an alternate plan in place.
Reserve early.
Avoid domestic or popular

holiday destinations.
Fares only rise as the holidays draw closer. Its unlikely you will
score a last-minute deal by waiting until the last minute to book
holiday travel, as discount fares are largely a thing of past. If your
travel schedule is inflexible, book as early as possible. You might
be able to save some money if you have some flexibility with
regard to your travel schedule.
Fly on the holiday.
Very often flying on popular holidays, including Thanksgiving and

Christmas Day, is less expensive than flying on the surrounding
days. If your goal is to save money and you dont mind showing
up on the holiday itself, then flying on the holiday may earn you
the most savings.
Book a business hotel.
Hotels that cater to business clientele in big cities often reduce

their rates during the holidays, when business travel tends to
wane.
Consider flying into and

out of smaller airports.
What they lack in size, number of flights and modern comforts,

smaller airports can make up for in fewer delays and smaller
crowds. Flying into and out of a smaller airport may be especially
advantageous if such an airport is closer to your home or final
destination.
Unforeseeable delays or cancellations can turn even the most

carefully planned itinerary on its head. Keep phone numbers for
taxi services and hotels handy just in case your flight is delayed
and you do not want to spend a night at the airport.
One way to avoid the holiday crowds is to head off for parts of
the world that are not celebrating the same holiday as you. Such
locales likely wont attract as many tourists as other parts of the
world, and you might be able to save money by visiting during the
offseason.
Take your turn hosting.
People who do the holiday hosting do not have to worry about

holiday travel at all. Even though it can mean more prep work and
cleanup, hosting duty saves you the headaches and expenses of
holiday travel.
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to traveling.
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If you must bring gifts along, your move through security will
likely be quicker if those gifts are not wrapped. Unwrapped gifts
save officers the time of removing wrapping paper to inspect
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Holiday decorating is a big part of the holiday season. Bins are

taken out of the attic or garage, and decorations are once again
given their opportunity to shine for several weeks before being
packed away again.
Among the many decorations families use to deck the halls
are ornaments that were made by hand. This year creating
homemade ornaments can be a crafty project that helps families
make new holiday memories.
Christmas tree ornaments come in all shapes and sizes and often
tell the stories of holiday traditions. There are several different
ways to create personalized, do-it-yourself ornaments and leave
the cheap, easily broken ornaments from the dollar stores behind.
Photo
ornaments
Fun photo ornaments showcase how a family has changed and

grown over the years. Experiment with different ways to create
these ornaments. You can glue a photo to a ceramic ornament
and cover it with decoupage glaze to set it permanently. Try
purchasing clear, glass ornaments, then remove the top of the
ornament, which is usually spring-loaded, before slipping a photo
inside and replacing the top. You also can laminate a photo,
punch a hole in the top and affix a ribbon.
Ceramic ornaments
The popularity of paint-it-yourself pottery has led to an increase in

ceramic and crafts shops across the country. During the holiday
season such shops offer many holiday items that can be painted.
Often the store will then fire the pieces after they are painted so
that they are shiny and hardened for display.
Those who want to do their painting at home can visit their local
craft or hobby shop, where typically there are unfinished ceramic
ornaments that can be painted with acrylic paints found right in
the next aisle. A finishing coat of clear glaze will help protect the
ornaments from year to year.
Scavenge around
the house
Young children can use any medium for making ornaments.

Garlands made of macaroni or popcorn are traditional. Fabric
scraps can be sewn and stuffed with potpourri for homemade
scent satchels. Hand-drawn pictures can be made and laminated
and hung on the tree.
The only obstacle with regard to DIY ornaments is a limited
imagination. Homemade items can add whimsy and a personal
touch to the holiday season.
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Make-your-own
holiday
ornaments
Many of todays craft centers have expanded to include sections

devoted to unfinished wood items. Everything from letters to
animal cutouts to boxes and rocking horses can be purchased
and finished. Turn keepsake boxes into painted and ribbonadorned gift boxes. Stain a treasure chest that can be used to
store reindeer snacks for Santas crew. Turn small decorative
pieces into ornaments for the tree. Paint and affix wood initials
onto stocking holders to identify to whom each stocking belongs.
Crafty individuals also can turn plain wood plaques into signs with
clever sayings, such as Park your sleigh here.
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December
plays host to many
religious holidays
Christmas and Chanukah may get the bulk of the attention come
December, but the final month of the year includes other religious
holidays as well. The following are just a few of the religious
celebrations taking place this holiday season.
Feast of Saint Nicholas
Typically falling on December 6, the Feast of Saint Nicholas, or

Saint Nicholas Day, is a festival for children in many European
countries. In commemoration of Saint Nicholas, gift-giving occurs in
some countries on his feast day, while some countries celebrations
are more low-key. Children are typically the recipients of gifts, and
the legend of Saint Nicholas, whose reputation as a gift-giver was
widely known during his lifetime, is said to have inspired the idea of
Santa Claus.
Christmas
Celebrated every year on December 25 (though some Orthodox

Christians use a different calendar and celebrate on a different
day), Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. Traditions
associated with Christmas include attending Christmas Mass,
decorating for the holiday and exchanging gifts with family and
friends. Once celebrated strictly by Christians, the holiday is now
celebrated by Christians and non-Christians alike and includes both
religious and secular traditions.
Bodhi Day
A holiday that commemorates the day Buddha received

enlightenment, Bodhi Day is typically celebrated on the 8th day of
the 12th lunar month. Bodhi Day is celebrated in many Buddhist
countries and communities, and many celebrants choose to
meditate in commemoration.
Feast of the
Immaculate Conception
Chanukah
Some may instantly associate Chanukah with exchanging gifts, but

this well-known December holiday is not a celebration of giving and
receiving gifts, but a commemoration of the rededication of the Holy
Temple in Jerusalem during the Maccabean Revolt. Also known as
the Festival of Lights, Chanukah is celebrated for eight nights and
days, and in some years can begin in late November.
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Tips for getting

greeting cards
out on time
Millions of greeting cards are sent out each holiday season.
Estimates suggest that 85 percent of the United States
population, or roughly 250 million people, mails out greeting
cards. That adds up to billions of cards going through the postal
system -- and all in a relatively short period of time.
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Men and women who hope to send holiday greeting cards must
purchase, prepare and mail the cards early enough so they
are received prior to the holiday. It is never too early to begin
greeting card preparation and assembly.
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The majority of cards are bought in boxed packages or

groupings of photo cards. Gone are the days of hand-picking
individual greeting cards for every recipient. This trend toward
general-theme cards has streamlined the process and can
help senders start their tasks earlier than ever before. Some
people like to take advantage of post-holiday sales to stock up
on greeting cards for the following year at a deep discount. This
means they can write the cards out at their leisure and then
simply toss them into the mailbox at the appropriate time.
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Much in the way people begin their holiday shopping or

decorating right after the Thanksgiving turkey leftovers have
been stored away, a good majority of people also begin their
greeting card writing after Thanksgiving as well. Those who
want their cards to arrive first will mail them within a few days
of Thanksgiving. When sent domestically, it is safe to assume
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time. After that point, you may be risking lateness, particularly for
rural delivery addresses unless cards are sent priority. For those
who need to mail cards internationally, sticking close to the end of
November will ensure they arrive in a timely manner.
People who want to make a statement and not have their greeting
cards get lost in the crowd may intentionally mail them late and lean
toward wishing health and prosperity for the new year, rather than
sending a card tied to a specific holiday. This gives extra time for
mailing and will set cards apart from the many others.
Photo cards have grown in popularity, and people interested in
having a professional photographer shoot their holiday card photos
would be wise to make an appointment as early as possible.
Popular photographers often start holiday photo shoots in October.
Keep in mind that the photographs can take a while to be processed
and arrive. For those who are on borrowed time, taking a photo
with a personal camera and having prints made up at a pharmacy
or retail store can save time. It is unlikely that professional photos
taken in December can be printed and mailed and still arrive on
time. Also, be sure to heed copyright laws concerning photographs.
It may be illegal to scan an image from a photographer or photo
studio and have prints made without written permission.
Postage is another thing that will have to be considered when
mailing out cards. While many cards fall under the weight and size
limits of a regular first class postage stamp, unusually shaped
envelopes or heavy greeting cards may cost more. Rather than
have them returned, it is a good idea to have at least one card
weighed at the post office to ensure the right amount of postage
is affixed. Some cards will be packaged with envelopes that state
Additional postage may be required right on the box.
Greeting cards are an important component of the holiday season.
Ensuring they arrive on time requires planning and sending them
out with ample time to spare.
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The story of
the birth of
Christmas traditions focus on several
different aspects of family and spiritual
life. While many stories are shared
around Christmas time, perhaps none
bears more significance than the origin
of the Christmas celebration. Sharing
the Christmas story is an integral part of
holiday gatherings, reminding families that
faith is foremost during this festive time of
year.
The Conception
of Jesus
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Mary was a woman living in the Galilee

area of Nazareth. She was engaged to
a Jewish carpenter named Joseph. An
angel visited the Virgin Mary and told her
that she would conceive a child - a son
- by the power of the Holy Spirit. When
the son was born, she would name him
Jesus. Mary questioned the angel, who
reassured her that anything was possible
by God and that Jesus would be Gods
own son.
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Joseph was troubled when he found out

Mary was with child and even considered
breaking their engagement, which was
allowed under Jewish law. But God soon
sent another angel, this time to Joseph,
in a dream. The angel reassured Joseph
that his marriage to Mary and the birth
of this child were His will. Joseph awoke
from his dream and took Mary as his wife
soon after, ready and willing to raise the
child despite the public humiliation he may
experience.
Suddenly a great company of the

heavenly host appeared with the angel,
praising God and saying,
The Census
During this time the Romans had control

over many parts of the world, including
where Joseph and Mary resided. Ruler
Caesar Augustus decreed that every
person living under Roman rule had to
return to his town of origin to participate
in a census so everyone could be
taxed accordingly. Joseph, hailing from
Bethlehem, had to return to this town with
his very pregnant bride.
Glory to God in the highest heaven, and

on earth peace to those on whom his
favor rests.
They traveled for many days and, upon

arriving in Bethlehem, found that the
inns were full and there was no available
lodging. Mary and Joseph took shelter in a
stable and prepared to welcome their son.
Jesus Arrival
According to the Gospel of Luke, Mary

gave birth to her firstborn, a son, while in
the stable. She wrapped him in cloth and
placed him in a manger because there
was no guest room available for them.
And there were shepherds living out in
the fields nearby, keeping watch over
their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord
appeared to them, and the glory of the
Lord shone around them, and they were
terrified. But the angel said to them, Do
not be afraid. I bring you good news that
will cause great joy for all the people.
Today in the town of David a Savior has
been born to you; he is the Messiah, the
Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will
find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in
a manger.
When the angels had left them and gone

into heaven, the shepherds said to one
another, Lets go to Bethlehem and see
this thing that has happened, which the
Lord has told us about.
So they hurried off and found Mary and
Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in
the manger. When they had seen him,
they spread the word concerning what
had been told them about this child, and
all who heard it were amazed at what the
shepherds said to them. -Luke Chapter 2
Many people visited the baby Jesus,
including three wise men from the East
who traveled by following a guiding star
to bestow gifts of gold, frankincense and
myrrh on the baby king.
When Joseph and Mary had performed
all the things necessary according to the
law of the Lord, they returned to Nazareth
with Jesus, who was growing strong in
spirit and filled with wisdom and the grace
of God.
Ways to stay
healthy this
holiday season
Do your best to avoid stress or illness around the holidays.

Do your best to avoid stress or illness around the holidays.
With the holiday season upon us, many peoples schedules
are hectic once again. There are social events and family
gatherings to attend, shopping ventures to make, and
decorating to be done. While fun, the holiday season can be
a time of added pressure, which leads to stress and other
unhealthy situations.
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of Arizona in Tucson have found the flu virus - and even the
antibiotic-resistant bacteria MRSA - on airline tray tables.
Buses, trains and doors all may be harboring germs. Wipe
down surfaces with disinfecting wipes and allow them to air-dry
before touching them. This can help you avoid coming into
contact with germs.
At a time when you want to be at your best, stress can

affect your physical well-being. The American Psychological
Association says the hustle and bustle of the holidays has
psychological consequences for some people. More people
are inclined to feel that their stress increases, rather than
decreases, around the holidays. The National Institute of Mental
Health says chronic stress can lower immunity and cause
excretory, digestive and reproductive systems to stop working
properly. Stress also may cause you to eat unhealthy snacks to
cope, and that can lead to unwanted weight gain.
Balance your activities
Stress is not the only potential health hazard that can arise
around the holidays. A greater number of parties expose you
to an abundance of foods and drinks you may not consume on
a regular basis, and that can lead to a lot of mindless eating.
Weight gained during this time of year can be difficult to shed
come January, when colder temperatures challenge many
peoples motivation to exercise.
Dont stray too far from your exercise schedule. You may have
to move workout times to free up other time later in the day for
shopping or parties. Early morning is a good time to exercise
because it gets you moving first thing in the morning and might
even encourage you to hit the sack a little earlier each night,
ensuring you get all the sleep you need. Exercise also can
improve energy levels and relieve stress.
You can still feel your best during the holidays.

Follow these tips for maintaining a healthy mind and body.
Get the flu vaccine
The flu vaccine can protect you against various strains of the
flu. Get a flu shot before the holidays so you are ready for cold
and flu season.
Carry disinfecting
wipes
Germs can linger on surfaces long after an infected person has

Keep up an
exercise routine
Dont focus on food
Focus more on enjoyable activities that keep you moving rather

than always being seated around the table for a big meal.
Save indulgences for one or two treats on the holidays and eat
sensibly otherwise.
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worker or psychologist that can help you work through stress
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to germs.
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relax and do things you want to do, such as viewing Christmas
light displays or even just unwinding at home with a good book.
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