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Phyllis Meranus Runs Discounted
Group Rates to Canyon Ranch in 2017
Canyon Ranch in Lenox MA, since in
1989, is known for its life-enhancing vacations. On 120 woodland acres, Canyon
Ranch is approximately 140 miles and a
2 hour drive.
The buildings are all connected by allweather, glass-enclosed walkways. The
Spa complex has weight training, cycling
gyms, yoga and Pilates studios, indoor
and outdoor tennis, racquetball, cycling
and squash courts, indoor and outdoor
swimming pools, indoor jogging track,
massage and body treatment rooms, skin
care and beauty salons.
Locker rooms feature saunas, steam
and inhalation rooms, and whirlpools.
With more than 40 tness classes and
activities daily, Canyon Ranch offers
outdoor sports, including hiking, biking,
tennis, canoeing, kayaking, sculling,
snowshoeing, and both downhill and
cross country skiing. Spiritual tness
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and meditation, are offered daily.
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Canyon Ranch is a celebrated leader
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Facts About Solstice

Thanks in large part to all the holiday hullabaloo, its easy to overlook
the ofcial arrival of winter.This year
winter begins on December 21. While
you might know the winter soltstice
brings cold weather, the following can
teach you more about the arrival of the
years coldest season.
What is winter solstice? Winter solstice is when the hemisphere is leaning
farthest away from the sun. Thats why
daylight is the shortest this day.
What causes seasons? They are
caused by the rotation of the earth. Earth
is tilted away from the sun during the
northern hemispheres winter, which
is why the days are shorter.
What was the Roman festival of
Saturnalia? A festival that honored
winter solstice where servants ate with
their masters. Schools were closed,
prisoners were not executed and people
paraded around the streets with black

faces or masks.
What tradition came from the
Scandinavians winter solstice festival called Jiuleis? The burning of
the Yule log. Norse men would burn
the log to repel dark and cold. The
wood was thought to bring good luck
to each home.
What ancient ruin was built to
honor the solstice? Newgrange in
eastern Ireland was built to honor
the solstice. It is one acre and has a
60 foot entranceway. It dates back
to 3,300 BCE, making it one of the
oldest structures in the world.
What custom involves giving
presents? Romans gave their children
earthenware (sigillaria), rings and
seals to celebrate Sigillaria.
When its winter solstice in the
northern hemisphere, what is happening in the southern hemisphere? They
are celebrating the summer solstice.
At that time, night is at its shortest
and daytime is at its longest.

What does the word solstice mean?

It comes from two Latin words
sol, which means sun, and sistere,
which means to cause to stand still.
How did the ancient Greeks observe the winter solstice? Their winter
solstice ritual was called Lenaea, the
Festival of the Wild Women. A man
representing the harvest God Dionysos was torn to pieces and eaten by a
gang of women. Then, Dionysos was
reborn as a baby. By classical times,
the human sacrice was replaced by
the killing of a goat and the women
became funeral mourners and watchers of the birth.
The winter solstice in 1999 was
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maximum size. The last time that
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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.
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?
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 Christmastime can be
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was presented. These gifts symbolized
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the King of Kings, and that suffering
and death would come to Him.
Another giver of gifts is part of
many Christmas celebrations. St.
Nicholas, a fourth century saint, is a
beloved gure across the globe who
has a reputation for giving gifts in
secret and helping the needy. The
gure 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 others
witnessed a miracle at the temple.
Even though there was only enough
oil to keep a menorahs candles burning for one day, the ames continued
for eight nights.
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.
Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is an American holiday that
pays homage to traditions and cultural
inuences 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
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Best Food Choices for Crowds

Some people cringe at the thought

of hosting a crowd, not because of the
people, but because they don't know
where to start regarding food.
Cooking or catering for a crowd
doesn't have to be a stressful situation
when food choices are made based on
what can ll the bellies of guests in the
easiest fashion. Here are some pointers
that can get any host or hostess started.
1. First, the person hosting the party
should realize that "you can't please everyone all of the time." However, efforts
can be made to please as many people as
possible. Start by making a list of foods
that have a past track record with friends
and family.
2. For those who are still bafed
regarding menu options, think about
foods that can be stretched a long way
and that are relatively lling. This will
cut down on the preparation and the need
to have multiple dishes. For example,
pasta dishes are generally hearty, can
be cooked in bulk and will appeal to
the masses. What's more, if its prepared
without meat or a meat sauce, pasta is
also a great option for vegetarians.
3. Use restaurant party package menus
as inspiration. Restaurants are in the business of pleasing diners. Most will have a
party menu with crowd favorites. Refer
to this menu when crafting a home event.
Have a dish of pasta, a tray of poultry
or meat, a vegetable dish, and perhaps a
starchy side of potatoes or rice. Salad and
bread will continue to ll up guests.
4. For more inspiration regarding party

menus, consider these ideas:

Baked chicken: Buy chicken in
bulk from the supermarket, purchasing
various pieces of the bird. Marinate
and bake until done. Chicken is a dish
that most people enjoy and is easily
prepared.
Barbecue sandwiches: If the party
is a casual affair, use slow cookers to
prepare pulled-pork, brisket, and even
slow-cooked turkey as the basis of sandwiches. Topped with sweet or savory
barbecue sauce, guests can build their
own sandwiches and be quite lled in
the process.
Eggplant rollatini: If time is of
the essence, pre-sliced and cooked
eggplant slices can be purchased in
bulk from a supermarket or neighborhood warehouse store. Simply ll with
ricotta cheese and mozzarella, then top
with marinara sauce and bake. Another
vegetarian option that will also appeal
to the meat-eating crowd.
Paella: This rice and mixed-protein
dish has Spanish roots. It can be made
with chicken, pork, beef or seafood. It's
essentially a hearty stew. Because it also
can be made in large quantities, paella
is a good choice for party crowds.
Cobblers: When it comes time
for dessert for guests, instead of timeconsuming cakes that need to be sliced
and served, consider a fruit cobbler that
can be made in a large pan and then
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Its owner and European craftsmen are
able to reset diamonds and precious
stones while a customer waits.
Customers are invited to watch as
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staff can also take outdated jewelry
and transform it into contemporary or
traditional styles.
Custom design is one of the trademarks of Celeste Jewelers, a retail
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Handmade pieces, many of which are
one-of-a-kind, are manufactured on
the premises. And the custom designed
jewelry often costs less than that which
is ready-made elsewhere. The store also
sells quality retail jewelry, including
some of the nest brand names. All
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November 23, 2016

Christmas Tunes
Spread Holiday Cheer

Some stores start stocking Christmas

decorations and wrapping paper as
early as the end of October, and some
families begin decking their halls in
holiday nery in late November. But
for many people, the holiday season
has not truly begun until the music
synonymous with this festive time of
year has hit the airwaves.
Few things can make a person feel
as festive as the holiday songs they
know and love. Many families have
a favorite musical artist whose music
they consider synonymous with their
holiday celebrations. While families
have their own unique holiday traditions, over time certain holiday songs
have emerged as favorites. These are
the tunes you're likely to hear played
over and over on the radio. Billboard,
which tracks the music industry's most
popular songs, compiled its own list of
the most popular Christmas songs. The
list measures the volume of people who
have been exposed to the song on the
radio, and is based on ranking rather
than exact gures of listeners, and the
following are the 10 most popular songs
based on those parameters.
10. Happy Xmas (War is Over),
by John Lennon: This song debuted

in 1971 and was written by Lennon

and his wife, Yoko Ono. Performed
with the Harlem Community Choir,
the song was originally a protest
song about the Vietnam Warm before
it eventually became a Christmas
standard.
9. Christmas Eve (Sarajevo
12/24), by Trans-Siberian Orchestra:
According to Nielsen, this instrumental mash-up of God Rest Ye Merry
Gentlemen and Carol of the Bells
is one of the best-selling Christmas
digital singles in SoundScan history. A combination of full, classical
orchestra and rock, Christmas Eve
is a memorable and powerful piece
of music.
8. White Christmas, by Bing
Crosby: Crosby crooned this tune in
1942 in the movie of the same name,
and Irving Berlins song soon became
one of the most popular holiday tunes
of all time. It has been covered innumerable times and has become a
holiday season standard.
7. It's the Most Wonderful Time
of the Year, by Andy Williams: This
popular Christmas song was written
by Edward Pola and George Wyle in
1963. The song celebrates the traditions and feelings of the Christmas
season.
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that are so dear to him.
5. A Holly Jolly Christmas, by
Burl Ives: This song was written by
Johnny Marks, an American songwriter. Ironically, Marks was Jewish, but he specialized in Christmas
songs and wrote many of the holiday
standards people love, including this
upbeat tune and Rockin Around the
Christmas Tree.
4. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts
Roasting on an Open Fire), by Nat
King Cole: Believe it or not, this song
was actually written in the summer
when composers Bob Wells and Mel
Torme were trying to cool off with
winter imagery. Snow-covered images and phrases eventually turned
into lyrics for this popular song that
was most memorably recorded by
Nat King Cole.
3. Jingle Bell Rock, by Bobby
Helms: This song has been performed
by many, but Helms version of the
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as rockabilly and merges the classic
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voice, Lee recorded this version when
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The next occasion where you plan
on entertaining, resist the temptation
to delegate bringing a dessert to your
guests. Instead, save the best for
last by serving up a dessert pie bar
as the sweet nale to a wonderful
gathering.
Follow these easy steps to help
bring your dessert bar to life for your
next event.
Create a pie bar that looks as pretty
as it is delicious. Indulge your guests
with an easy-to-create pie bar that
delivers an unexpected, tempting
twist for your event.
Shhhhh... it can be your little secret.
Finding ways to save time without
compromising quality is the hallmark
of a savvy host or hostess. With the
high-quality ingredients and handmade touches available in todays
pre-made pies in the frozen aisle of
your local grocery store, your guests
will never guess that the aky crust
on their pie isnt homemade when it

looks and tastes just like it is made

from scratch.
When planning your pie bar, select
an assortment of three to ve pies that
bring complementary color, texture
and avor. For a traditional pie bar
serve holiday favorites, such as Dutch
Apple Pie, Pumpkin Pie and Southern
Pecan Pie. Wow your guests with a
pie bar full of vibrant colors by slicing
into the rich Razzleberry Pie, Lattice
Cherry Pie, and Peppermint Pie. If
you have chocolate lovers on the
guest list, satisfy their cravings with
a chocolate lovers themed pie bar,
serving Chocolate Satin Pie, Turtle
Pie and Peanut Butter Cream Pie.
Let your guests get in on the fun
with a toppings bar that allows them to
tailor each piece of pie to their tastes.
Consider presenting a wide selection

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of toppings for mixing and matching

like Reddi-wip, ice cream, chocolate
syrup, chocolate chips, marshmallows, coconut, crushed cookies and
fresh fruit.
Show off the signature special
touches of each pie with a display
of elevated pie stands. Keep some
pies sliced in the pie dish and some
served onto dessert plates for added
dimension. You can always replenish
the plated slices as needed to avoid
a cluttered table. Add to the festivity
by displaying the array of toppings in
martini glasses or Mason jars.
In 1921 the only street light at
Northeld Center was an oil lamp on a
pole which was voluntarily maintained
by Livingstons tax collector, August
W. Fund.

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