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This Issue's holidays Articles
Holiday Fun Starts Here
Tradition and surprise. It wouldn’t be Christmas without them, and Geneva’s Christmas Walk and House Tour offer both.
Walking In A Winter Wonderland
From the country to the city, the tristate region offers spectacularly lit holidays
Gingerbread Paradise
Nothing says the holidays are here quite like a gingerbread house, whether yours is a 3-foot-tall old-world church crafted by a master baker or a simple cottage made from a kit.
Of Babes & Their Own Private Toylands
One December when I was about 9, my mother announced that the Christmas tree would have a green-and-white color scheme so as not to clash with her newly interior-designer-decorated living room.
Ask Dr. Marty Becker
While common holiday plants such as poinsettias and mistletoe can occasionally cause digestive upsets in pets, a far greater danger for pets (especially cats) lies in the various lilies that can cause kidney problems and even be fatal.
New Candy Cane Classics
One of the more common remnants of the holidays is the candy cane. Festive and fun when November rolls around, by late December the twirly treats often lose their appeal.
Favorite Things
Looking for a way to spark up your holiday celebration? Rein in the fun with a sleigh or carriage ride in one of these Northwest area destinations.
Beyond The Holiday
Trees have long been a staple of holiday déorating, whether it’s having an enormous Christmas tree dominate the living room or simply using some spruce or fir branches to bring the outside in.
Stress-Free Holiday Hosting
It used to be that family, friends, and coworkers were thrown together for one big holiday party, and whatever happened, happened.
