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The holiday countdown is on and it’s time to get your house razzle-dazzle ready. But before you do, make sure to check that your lights and decorations are still in good working order after a year in storage. Not only can old decor look worn out, but it also can put you and your family at risk -- which is the last thing anyone wants at this joyous time of year.

CSA Group, a leader in public safety testing and certification, offers these tips to help you stay safe this holiday:

• Carefully inspect light strings each year. Discard any with frayed cords, cracked lamp holders or loose connections. Inspect for storage damage from moisture or rodents.

• Turn off the electricity to the supply outlet before working with outdoor wiring. Unplug light strings before replacing bulbs

and check to ensure replacement bulbs match the voltage and wattage of the original. To avoid a shock from damaged wires, use insulated fasteners rather than metal nails or tacks to hold light strings in place.

• Make decorating a family activity by planning this year’s theme with the kids, but don’t let

children or pets play with light strings.

And remember: outdoor holiday lights are made for seasonal use only; extended exposure to the elements can lead to damage. So when the holidays are over, take down the festive decorations and place them back in their original packaging for next year.

Keep the traditions, but update the worn-out decor

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Put a stop to the battle of the holiday bulge The holiday season is dominated by parties, family gatherings and festive foods. Overindulgence in rich foods and drink during the holiday season, compounded by cold weather that can make it difficult to exercise, often leads to weight gain by the end of the holiday season. But focusing on diet and exercise during the holiday season can help you avoid unwanted weight gain and provide more energy as the season progresses.

The following are some effective ways to sail through the season without gaining weight.

• Don’t scrimp and sacrifice all of the time. The body is a powerful machine, but it does not always work the way that we want it to. According to nutritional experts, rather than metabolizing food on a daily basis, the body is geared to work over longer periods of time. That means you can balance out a high-calorie day by eating less food and/or lighter fare on the days before and after those days when you anticipate overeating.

• Fill up before you go out. If you are worried about high-calorie foods and drinks that are often served at parties or holiday gatherings, eat before going to the event. Hunger may cause you to overeat and fill up on the wrong kinds of foods. Instead, eat a low-calorie snack that’s high in protein and high in fiber before leaving the house. Eating beforehand may help you avoid the chips and dips.

• Get plenty of sunshine when possible. Lack of sunlight can attribute to winter blues, which may lead some people to rely on comfort foods. Such foods are typically rich in carbohydrates, fats and sugars. Spending time outdoors in the sun each day can improve your mood and get you off of the couch.

• Fill up your plate with the right mix of foods. Don’t deny yourself when faced with a big holiday dinner. Rather, fill the plate with a good mix of foods. Devote more space to lean proteins, such as roasted turkey or chicken. Even lean ham is good. Devote much of the rest of your plate to roasted vegetables and whole grains. Take only small portions of high-fat foods like candied yams or bread stuffings. You will still satisfy your craving, but you won’t be overdoing it.

• Skip the spirits for the most part. Alcoholic beverages are loaded with empty calories. Many people would rather reserve bonus calories for a piece of pie or a rich brownie. Limit yourself to one drink per day.

• Exercise every day. It can be easy to push exercise aside when you’re busy with holiday tasks. But soon your metabolism may slow down in response to your body’s suddenly more sedentary lifestyle, leading to weight gain. Aim for some sort of daily exercise, whether you decide park further away from stores at the mall or take the stairs instead of the escalator. Don’t relegate exercise to a New Year’s resolution. Inactivity will only mean you have to work harder in the future to shed those unwanted pounds you packed on during the holiday season.

Weight gain may be another part of the holiday season for many men and women. But

individuals concerned about adding extra pounds can stop the pattern of gaining weight during the holiday season by making smart choices throughout the season.

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Holiday gift-giving etiquette can be confusing, especially when it comes to gifting those men and women who aren’t necessarily friends or family members, but still help us out in a variety of ways. Deciding how to thank the people who intersect our lives by delivering mail or cleaning the pool can take a little ingenuity.

Gifting preferences often vary from region to region. What might be acceptable in a certain area of the country may be frowned upon elsewhere. For example, in urban areas cash gifts are usually appreciated, whereas rural, close-knit communities tend to give homemade gifts. The rule to remember, above all, is that if a gift is given with good intentions, it should be happily received. That being said, here are some general guidelines for gifting those men and women who help us throughout the year.

• Determine your list. Think about the people with whom you interact regularly. The sanitation workers who pick up the trash twice a week and your mail carrier may take priority over the hairstylist you visit once every month or two.

• Establish a budget. The holiday season can be costly, so set a firm limit on what you plan to give, perhaps between $10 and $20 each, and stick to that budget for each recipient.

• Recognize that not everyone is allowed to accept gifts. Some service providers are not allowed to accept cash gifts or presents. Government employees, for example, may be prohibited from accepting cash gifts or gifts that exceed a predetermined amount. With this in mind,

gloves or a gift basket may be your best option.

• Gift a little more to personal care professionals. Your hairstylists, masseuse or anyone who performs more personal tasks for you may warrant a larger gift. Etiquette suggests giving a gift equal to the price of one session of service, even if that gift is cash. Therefore if your hair cut costs $35, gift $35.

• Health and child care employees warrant special treatment. A private nurse, nanny or nursing home worker should be gifted for the holidays. Avoid cash gifts with health service providers, opting for a more personal gift that is a token of your affection and appreciation. If gifts are not allowed, consider making a charitable donation in the person’s name.

Gifting those who help us throughout the year

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 ornamentsFun 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 affi x a ribbon.

Ceramic ornamentsThe 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 fi re 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 unfi nished ceramic ornaments that can be painted with acrylic paints found right in the next aisle. A fi nishing coat of clear glaze will help protect the ornaments from year to year.

Wood craftsMany of today’s craft centers have expanded to include sections devoted to unfi nished wood items. Everything from letters to animal cutouts to boxes and rocking horses can be purchased and fi nished. Turn keepsake boxes into painted and ribbon-adorned gift boxes. Stain a treasure chest that can be used to store reindeer snacks for Santa’s crew. Turn small

decorative pieces into ornaments for the tree. Paint and affi x 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.”

Scavenge around the houseYoung 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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Though holiday travel is rarely hassle-free, many travelers would no doubt admit that enduring long lines at the airport or heavily traffi cked highways are prices worth paying for the chance to spend time with their families come the holiday season. But while there’s no way for travelers to guarantee their fl ights leave on time or the roads stay clear of fellow drivers, there are ways to make the holiday travel less taxing.

• Prepare to wait. Check-in lines and lines at security checkpoints tend to be especially long during the holiday season. Travelers should

prepare to wait at such lines and leave their homes early enough so they can still make their fl ights without having to rush through airports at the last minute. If you normally leave your home two hours before your scheduled check-in, then leave an hour earlier to account for traffi c en route to the airport and the long lines once you get there. If you make it through the security checkpoint with plenty of time to spare before your fl ight departs, you can always unwind at an airport coffee shop or restaurant, but arriving too late to the airport will only add stress to an already

stressful situation.

Drivers also should prepare to wait when traveling during the holiday season. Roads will have more drivers, so travelers should build in traffi c jams when estimating how long it might take for them to arrive at their destinations. Sitting in traffi c might still be stressful, but it won’t be as stressful if you’re still likely to arrive to your destination on time.

• Ship your gifts. Holiday travelers often try to cram gifts into their suitcases or the trunks of their vehicles, reducing the space they have to bring personal

items or stretch out in their cars on road trips. Instead of squeezing as many gifts into your suitcase or vehicle as possible, ship the gifts and travel light. Traveling light can save you from having to pay potentially costly baggage fees at the airport, while drivers will notice passengers tend to be a lot more comfortable and relaxed when they don’t have to share space with bags fi lled with gifts.

• Bring your own food. Hunger can only make fl ight delays and traffi c jams that much worse. When traveling for the holidays, bring along your own food, especially when traveling with youngsters. Pack small meals for kids and some snacks for the fl ight or the drive. It’s not a safe assumption

that there will be food on the fl ight or that you will have time to grab some snacks in the terminal before boarding the plane. So pack some snacks before you leave for the airport. Drivers also should anticipate traffi c jams and should not assume that there will be rest stops along the way where they can pick up beverages, snacks or meals. Drivers also may want to avoid pulling over so they can get to their destinations on time. Packing food and beverages for the trip can save you the trouble of making frequent pitstops to quell hunger and thirst.

Holiday travel can be unpredictable and tedious, but travelers can take steps to make the process of getting from point A to point B a lot less taxing.

How to make holiday travel less taxing

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Novice holiday hosts often have a lot on their plates. Whether hosting family or friends or a combination of both, first-time hosts typically want to impress their guests while ensuring they get enough to eat and have an enjoyable evening. Since dinner is such a big part of holiday gatherings, hosts often place extra emphasis on what to serve, and that can be tricky when this is the first time they are hosting.

When planning the menu for your holiday soiree, consider the following tips.

• Get a head count. Though other factors will influence what to serve, the size of your guest list may ultimately dictate what to serve. For example, a small gathering of four to five people will likely rule out turkey, as even a small turkey will prove too much effort and produce too much extra food. On the same note, a small dish like lasagna might not be doable for a larger crowd, as it will force you to prepare multiple entrees, which means more time in the kitchen juggling the various cooking duties and less time with your guests. Once you have confirmed just how many guests you will be hosting, you can then choose a main course that suits the size of your guest list.

• Decide which type of party you want to host. The type of party you want to host also will influence what you

serve. A formal gathering should include an appetizer, a main course and a dessert, including both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffees. A less formal gathering gives hosts more leeway. For example, whereas a formal gathering may include soup as an appetizer, hosting

a less formal gathering allows hosts to put out some snacks or bread for guests to whet their appetites before everyone sits down for the meal. The more formal the gathering, the more formal the menu. Hosts of less formal gatherings may even want to host a holiday pot luck buffet,

inviting guests to bring a favorite dish or side dish while the hosts take care of the main course.

Hosting a holiday dinner for the first time can be nerve-wracking.But there are a variety of steps first-timers can take when preparing their menus to come off looking like old pros.

Holiday menu planning for first-time hosts

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My name is Callum and I’m 20 months old! I’ve been

a very good boy this year, I help my Mom and Dad

whenever I can! I try my best to share, listen and

be a good helper! I really love trains, cars, puzzles and cats.

My parents have been teaching me about the true

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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 $43,000 to 36 organizations and charitable causes within our Community during the past year, with the emphasis continuing to be on programs supporting youth, seniors and veterans as well as and $10,000 in bursaries to graduating highschool students.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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Although 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 holidays have come and gone.

Poinsettias are native to Mexico and Central America. Aztecs called the plant cuetlaxochitl. The fl owering plant was fi rst introduced to the United States by Joel Poinsett, the U.S. ambassador to Mexico, and was subsequently renamed the poinsettia. The fl owers of the poinsettia are actually the yellow blooms at the middle 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 therefore must be kept in tropical conditions to ensure the plant’s health. Furthermore, 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, fi ll the overfl ow saucer on your fl 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 indoor temperature consistent.

While many poinsettia plants are discarded after 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.

The basics of poinsettia plant care

Decorations 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 compiles 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 following 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

• “I’ll 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

• “It’s 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

• “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” - Meredith Willson

• “(There’s 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

“White Christmas” is the most covered Christmas song of all time. There are more than 500 versions in several different languages.

The most popular Christmas songs

The holiday season can be a whirlwind of activity that culminates in lavish celebrations

and, for many children, an extended vacation from school. But when the excitement of the holiday has ended, children must return to the classroom, an adjustment that is not always so easy.

An entire month of meals on the go and jaunts to the shopping mall, plus parties and various gatherings, can make it difficult for children to readjust to the structured environment of school. Even a short time away from lessons may have students backsliding on information they once knew. Parents and teachers may have to work together to help youngsters get back on track, and the following are few ways to do just that.

• Enforce typical bedtimes. As the season wears on, parents should gradually return their households to their normal routines. Youngsters’ bedtimes, which are not often

adhered to during the holiday season, should once again be enforced in the days leading up to their returns to school. A gradual transition back to an earlier bed time will have kids accustomed to going to bed and rising early once more.

• Cut down on play time. On the heels of the holiday season, children love to test out all of their new toys and games. Some may wake up in the morning and spend the entire day trying to beat a video

game or assembling a building-block creation. But as the end of the season draws near, parents should try to get back to a normal school day schedule, limiting the number of hours kids spend playing with toys. Consider giving kids some brain-boosting puzzles or encourage them to read books.

• Encourage kids to work on winter school projects. Teachers recognize the importance of a winter break for students, but some still

assign work over the holiday break. When the holiday season starts to wind down, encourage youngsters to start working on their assignments, devoting some time each day to their schoolwork. This can help keep kids’ minds sharp while ensuring that their work gets done.

• Schedule some play time with friends. Children may be more anxious to return to school if they realize they’ll once again be able to see their school pals. Arrange a fun gathering of friends before kids return to school. Moms and dads can mingle while the children relax and have fun.

Once the holiday season has come and gone, children may be not look forward to returning to school. But parents can employ a few strategies to make the transition back to the classroom go more smoothly.

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New Year’s Eve is a festive occasion, full of lavish parties or more intimate gatherings at home where food and drink are important components of the celebration. Many people toast the new year with a glass of champagne, but those who would like to buck tradition can raise a glass of any cocktail, including martinis.

Though martinis have many incarnations, traditional martinis are made with gin and vermouth and garnished with an olive or lemon twist.

Gin is an astringent-tasting liquor made from the juniper berry. Vermouth is a sweet wine that is added to counteract the tartness of the gin. Dry martinis are those that use a minimal amount of vermouth.

Because martinis can be an acquired taste, mixologists have breathed life into newer, flavored martinis that use vodka as a base instead of gin. These flavored cocktails have little to do with the traditional martinis but are served in martini glasses and have become quite popular.

Serving a nontraditional martini at a party is quite easy to do. Hosts can create a signature flavor to go along with the theme of the event. This way only one selection of ingredients is needed, rather than assembling spirits for a multitude of different martini recipes.

Many different martini recipes are available; hosts may find it difficult to settle on one. Here are three recipes that could fit in with a winter or New Year’s Eve theme.

Ring in the new year with a toast

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