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What My Mom Taught Me About Celebrating the Holidays MORE THAN A CHRISTMAS PARTY
Christmas will always remind me of my mom. Every Christmas Eve, she would open up our home to all our friends, family, and neighbors. It became the event of the year; our house would always be bursting with joy, laughter, and festivities no matter what. To this day, I’m transported back to those parties on Dec. 24 in a house with everyone we loved and mounds of wonderful food.
example, she wants to book a hotel room the night before Thanksgiving on a street where the
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will travel. Of course, this is a very popular thing to do, but it would be fun to try one year!
I’d give anything to be at that party with my mom again.
It’s amazing how you remember people. My sister, Donna, and my wife are compiling my mom’s recipes into a cookbook, and, looking back, I realize many of these recipes have memories attached to them. Without a doubt, my mom’s stuffing and her homemade cranberry relish were the most sought after on the holiday table. To this day, I know the canned and boxed stuff will never compare. In today’s busy world, where families are eating as they run out the door or in front of the TV, the holidays are a special time to enjoy a meal at the table with those you love. Food is the great equalizer, and it can transport me back to any holiday. My wife and I come from similar families. We have big families who value time spent together. We both have fond memories of the holidays, but it also reminds us that the holidays can be a strange mix of joy and sadness. We don’t take people in our lives for granted, and we spend each holiday with our family. Our patients mean the world to us at Sandoz Chiropractic Center! In honor of your commitment to us and your spinal health, we are offering 25% off any purchase of our supplements, creams, and DME supplies. These make great Christmas gifts for your loved ones! My wife has this bucket list of sorts, and included on this list are a few traditions or holiday memories she hopes to make with our family. For
One tradition my parents started each Christmas season was taking my siblings and me to the movies. It’s something so
simple, but I still remember the trips to the theater with my family and talking their ear off about what we saw afterward. My parents continued this with my children, and I can still see my kids talking to their grandparents about what they saw. This year, some of my older grandkids will be visiting, and we plan to see the latest “Star Wars”movie. I can’t wait to hear what they think. I feel incredibly blessed to be surrounded by so many people I consider family. I’m proud to say that my patients and work families also make up this group. When you have been treating patients for more than 40 years, you develop relationships that mean a lot to you. It doesn’t even become work anymore when you treat people with genuine love and consideration. My patients and staff mean more to me than they could possibly ever know. My holiday celebrations may have evolved over the years, but there’s one thing that has never changed. It’s what my mom taught me every year as she welcomed more and more people into our home: Christmas is all about the love of a family.
And thanks to all of you, I’m blessed with one large family.
Have a wonderful holiday season!
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MORE THAN JUST ‘YOU’LL SHOOT YOUR EYE OUT!’ Lessons Families Can Learn From ‘A Christmas Story’
In 1983, one movie introduced Red Ryder BB guns, fishnet- clad leg lamps, and bright red bars of soap into America’s everlasting Christmas mythos. Now, over 35 years later, “A Christmas Story” continues to delight audiences every holiday season with timeless lessons for viewers of all ages. In a story where kids are clever and kind, and parents are bumbling and wise, “A Christmas Story” has more lessons to offer families than just, “You’ll shoot your eye out!” Your kids are listening to you (oh, fudge!). They aren’t always obedient, but that doesn’t mean they’re not listening. After Ralphie lets slip the “queen mother of dirty words” in front of his father, the narrator reminisces about first hearing that word from his old man — possibly when he was trying to get their furnace to work. He doesn’t admit this to his mother, but it’s a lesson for parents everywhere that kids may hear more than they let on. Kids won’t believe in magic forever. Magical stories about Santa or even “Little Orphan Annie’s” Secret Society fill children’s hearts with wonder but won’t enchant them forever. Belief in certain parts of the Christmas season can fade slowly or die as quickly as the spin of a decoder pin, but parents can always be there to remind children about what’s really important during the Christmas season.
YURT SWEET YURT Glamping in Beautiful Locations
The allure of the great outdoors calls to many, but pitching a tent and cooking over a fire isn’t for everyone. If that describes you, consider the yurt: a small, permanent structure often outfitted with electricity, plumbing, and other modern amenities. Expertly nestled in remote locations, they provide comforts of home in the midst of nature. Here are just a few around the United States available for rent.
Treebones Resort, California
For those new to the glamping scene, this is a great choice for an easy transition. With picturesque views of the Pacific Ocean, the Treebones Resort in Big Sur has an array of spaciously comfortable yurts to choose from. The resort has heated pools, a cozy lodge, and even a sushi bar. About an hour up the coastline, you can find a few shops, restaurants, and art galleries if you decide you’ve gotten your dose of nature for the day.
Spruce Hole Yurt, Colorado
Sometimes ‘disasters’ lead to new adventures. Christmas Day can be hectic, and, in the hubbub of it all, sometimes disaster can feel inevitable. Ralphie’s parents certainly experience their fair share of disaster in hilarious fashion when the Bumpus Hounds destroy their holiday turkey and leave nothing but the heavenly aroma. But, when Ralphie’s father takes them out to eat at a local Chinese restaurant, it creates a whole new Christmas tradition for the Parker family. Our holiday mishaps, no matter how tragic, are rarely the end of the world.
Nestled in the San Juan Mountains about 10 miles north of New Mexico, this yurt is a snow-lover’s paradise. Skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking trails are plentiful in this backcountry location. At the end of a chilly day, come home to comfy beds, cooking supplies, and decor made to feel like you’re camping — but with sturdy walls to keep out the cold.
Falls Brook Yurts, NewYork
For the glampers who truly want to get away, hike just under 1 mile into the woods of the Adirondack Mountains to discover rustic yurts beckoning you to cook over a fire or bundle up with a book. At night, the yurt’s domed skylight offers excellent stargazing. For those keen on winter activities, skiing and snowshoeing trails start right outside the front door. In the summer, enjoy hiking, fishing, and swimming.
Consider one final tip: Do not stick your tongue to
any flagpoles this winter! Happy holidays!
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WHAT ABOUT DUNDER AND BLIXEM? The Strange History of Santa’s Reindeer
We all know reindeer visit our rooftops every Christmas Eve, but what brings them there? Follow the unique and complicated history of Santa’s reindeer to find out.
as Santa’s companions. In the late 1890s, the Sami natives of Northern Europe, who were longtime reindeer herders, made their
A visit fromwho on what night? In the 1820s, Clement Clarke Moore penned a holiday poem that became the foundation for a phenomenon still alive today. Commonly known as “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,”“A Visit From St. Nicholas” is a beloved story shared by every generation. It is in this poem that reindeer were first credited with powering Santa’s sleigh around the globe. Many popular songs, movies, and plays have preserved Moore’s vision of St. Nick, and his reindeer and their names are no exception. (Well, kind of.) Rudolph wouldn’t join the squad until a department store added him as part of their promotions in the 1930s. What’s in a name? Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, and Cupid were all brought to life by Moore, but have you ever heard of Dunder and Blixem? Though we now know the duo as Donner and Blitzen, Moore originally named themDunder and Blixem— the Dutch words for thunder and lightning—but publishing companies wanted names that would rhyme better with the rest of the poem. Still, it was a few decades before Donner and Blitzen made their appearances in the version of the poemwe know today. Reindeer burgers, anyone? Moore’s poem paved the way for Santa’s most famous form of transportation, but it was actually Carl Lomen, an Alaskan businessman, who mass-marketed reindeer
passage from Norway to the U.S. with a herd of reindeer to invigorate the Alaskan landscape and help their native neighbors. Lomen saw the reindeer as an opportunity and partnered with the Macy’s department store
company to create a promotional Christmas parade in which Santa, led by his reindeer, a sleigh, and Sami herders, were prominently featured. Lomen’s goal was to promote his massive reindeer conglomerate for the production and sale of reindeer meat. Instead, a holiday story was born.
CLASSIC ROAST CHICKEN
TAKE A BREAK
Inspired by Ina Garten
Ingredients
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Heat oven to 425 F.
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1 chicken, approx. 5–6 lbs
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Rinse chicken inside and out, removing giblets if included. Move to a work surface, pat dry, and liberally season with salt and pepper. Stuff cavity with thyme bunch, lemon halves, and garlic head. Brush outside with butter, and then season again. Tie chicken legs together with kitchen string. Meanwhile, in a roasting pan, toss onions and carrots in olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and 20 sprigs of thyme. Place the chicken on the vegetables and roast for 1 1/2 hours. Remove from oven, and let stand for 20 minutes covered with foil.
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Kosher salt
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Freshly ground pepper
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1 large bunch fresh thyme, 20 sprigs removed
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1 lemon, halved
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1 head garlic, cut in half crosswise
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2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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1 large yellow onion, thickly sliced 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
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Slice and serve with the vegetables.
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Olive oil
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Peyo the Therapy Horse
HORSING AROUND Meet a Different Kind of Therapy Animal
Horses have been loyal and useful companions to humans for centuries. But unbeknownst to many who fear these long-legged, 1,000-plus- pound mammals, horses are also naturally intuitive and extremely sensitive to the moods of people around them. These traits make them excellent therapy animals for those with autism, cerebral palsy, chronic illnesses, and PTSD, among many more. In fact, there are dedicated horse- riding camps geared toward chronically ill children and adults all over the world. However, riding horses isn’t the only way to benefit from equine therapy; horses are also fantastic comfort animals
Meet Peyo, the 14-year-old “love stallion” from Dijon, France, who is cheering up chronically ill patients one nuzzle at a time. This accomplished artistic dressage competitor accompanies his owner, Hassen Bouchakour, on visits to hospitals and nursing homes, bringing joy with every clop of his hooves. Patients suffering from all manner of ailments blossom when Peyo comes to visit, laughing and smiling while being nudged by his soft nose. He seems to have a keen sense for patients who are truly suffering, and though his handler is always nearby, Peyo often chooses which rooms to enter of his own volition. Having a horse in a hospital roommay not sound very sanitary, but Peyo goes through a strict grooming regimen to be deemed hygienic enough to be around patients. His hooves are greased, his mane and tail are braided, and his entire body is rubbed down with antibacterial lotion before being covered by a blanket. Before Peyo became a therapy horse, he was almost put up for sale by Bouchakour, who had a hard time wrangling Peyo’s fiery personality. But, over time, when they traveled to shows and competitions together, Bouchakour noticed the horse was drawn to the injured and disabled and would instantly calm at their touch. “It is one of the most pure, honest, and sweet things,” Bouchakour says. “They like each other very much without asking for anything else.”
that can relieve anxiety and promote a positive environment for bedridden patients — as long as the doorway is big enough.
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