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There’s no place like home when it comes to the holidays. Roaring fires and
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flickering lights, star-topped Christmas trees and gaily wrapped presents, the
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smell of freshly baked cookies and the soothing warmth of mulled cider, badly-
sung carols and the laughter of friends and family—these are the indelible sights,
John J. Oliver Jr. smells and sounds that make holiday celebrations count among our favorite
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memories.
Already, cold winter breezes, an oft unwelcome harbinger of the coming sea-
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son, have blown in, forcing us to retrieve hats, gloves, scarves and warm coat
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from our closets. But covering up doesn’t have to mean blending in. TRENDS
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is here to give you insight into what’s hot for these cold winter months. Nicole
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Tullock will have you dressed to impress for the company Christmas party in the
Michaela Blanchard fashion section while Stephen Riley has you covered for those dreaded Secret
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Santa exchanges with ideas for appropriate gift-giving.
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Finding perfect gifts is difficult at any given time but even more so this year
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as we toil under a flagging economy. There is no reason to go into the New Year
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regretting holiday spending, however. Sherna Johnson will give you tips for cel-
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ebrating Christmas on a budget.
Meeting your significant other’s parents for the first time will be a reality for
Proofreader many this holiday season. Joi-Marie McKenzie will steer you right with the dos
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and don’ts to pull off a successful meet-and-greet with the folks and the rest of
the family.
Contributing Writers
Looking to get out of the house? TRENDS magazine highlights some great
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opportunities with Marcus Williams’ movie, book and music releases in the
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Sound Off, Read On. Also look out for Alan King’s artist Spotlight. Zenitha
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Prince will have a book review for those days you want to stay in and cozy up
S. Ann Johnson with a cup of tea and a good book. Dorothy Boulware is escaping the holiday
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hustle and bustle to find where the young adults worship. And Kristin Gray will
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help us remember the reason for the season with her story on the gift of service.
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Stephen Riley
With all that’s going on around us this season, I encourage you to carve out
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some time to reflect on the real reason for the season. The economy may be
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down, and you may not be able to carry out the customs and traditions you’re
used to, but here’s your chance to get creative and to truly give from the heart.
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So on behalf of the entire TRENDS staff, peace and prosperity to you and yours.
Perry Sweeper
John J. Oliver Jr.
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