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"Festive is about fun and playful. It's more about mixing colors, fi nishes and mediums to achieve looks that are seasonal, but last beyond the holidays," says Robbins. "So many people have neutral everyday patterns, which I like to think of as a blank canvas. For example, I've mixed taupes and pinks for the holidays and tied the look together with ornaments as accents. Blues and silvers are great winter colors that work well for the season; I'm actually decorating my own home in blue."

So how do you create your own festive air? Robbins says think about where you want to go are you an empty nester setting a formal gathering now that the children have left home, or are you looking for a fun, casual setting for the grandkids' fi rst time sitting at the big table? She suggests looking for things you already have at home you might not think of using together.

"I'm not only mixing color families, but I'm also incorporating

stoneware, fi ne china and mixed metals. For example, I start with a casual piece, like a solid Fiesta color, and dress it up by adding a more elaborately decorated piece to make the setting more sophisticated. I often use platinum trim to create a frosty winter feel, or a gold trim to warm up the setting and create a sense of warm and cozy. Either fi nish creates sparkle and adds air."

If you use a non-holiday pattern, Robbins says you can mix in family heirloom china or ornaments to bring tradition to your table. She also suggests looking outside for nature's accents, such as pine cones, boxwood cuttings or even recycling branches from your Christmas tree to incorporate into your tabletop design.

"Creating a holiday place setting is almost like making a stew; you have to keep tasting and looking to see which ingredients you need to add, whether that's a shape, color or sparkle," says Robbins. "Have fun mixing and matching until you get the look that re ects your own personal style."

For those who simply choose not to abandon tradition, Gri th says keep with seasonal colors like greens, reds and golds, but don't be afraid to step outside your comfort zone, like using bright apple green or fun hip designs like polka dots. If you have a contemporary pattern, mix in vintage pieces such as pressed glass drinkware to create a sense of tradition and nostalgia.

"If you don't want to purchase an entire set of holiday china, think about getting cups and saucers or accent plates from seasonal patterns that coordinate with your everyday dinnerware. You can use those at mealtime, or just for co ee and dessert. We're even mixing and matching various holiday accent plates on the same table to create a fun festive feel," adds Gri th.

To nd a listing of Replacements' top holiday patterns on the company's website visit www.replacements.com. You can also nd additional decorating tips their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Replacements. [BPT]

Do you have the blues this holiday season? How about the pinks? Non-traditional holiday colors are a popular trend in home decor this yuletide, especially when it comes to decking the table for special gatherings with family and friends.

"Traditional patterns and colors are wonderful and such a big part of the holidays," says visual merchandiser John Gri th. "That said, those can also limit the imagination. I think people attach very specifi c imagery to the holidays and get so focused on certain colors and patterns and that holds them back from daring to do something di erent."

Gri th's teammate Julie Robbins creates seasonal magic at Replacements, Ltd., the world's largest retailer of old and new china, crystal silver and collectibles. This holiday season she is focusing less on traditional and more on festive.

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Nothing says home for the holidays like the smell of treats baking in the oven and a crowded kitchen fi lled with loved ones. Whether making decades-old family favorites or starting new holiday baking traditions, you can create homemade holiday goodies in a (ginger) snap. "The holidays are a time when families are in the kitchen at record rates to bake cookies, build gingerbread houses and create a wide variety of sweet treats," says Nancy Siler, vice president of consumer a airs at Wilton. "The good news is, even if you only have 30 minutes to spare during this hectic time, you can make amazing desserts for gatherings or gifting." Try these easy treat ideas from Wilton to spread holiday cheer:

Holiday Helpers: Invite family and friends for a cookie decorating day to help prepare gifts for upcoming events. You provide the sparkling sugars, sprinkles, peppermint sticks and red and green icing ... everyone else provides the creativity.

Miracle on Your Street: Crunched for time with a party to attend? Pick up ready-to-eat cookies and artfully dip them in red and green candy melts for an elegant upgrade. No one has to know how simple it was to create a customized dessert.

Instant Snowman: Coat peanut butter sandwich cookies in white candy melts to create instant snowmen. Decorate with hats, scarves and, of course, carrot noses.

It's a Wrap: Turn your homemade treats into gourmet gifts. Stock up on holiday-themed gift bags and boxes, colorful tissue paper, ribbons and tags to transform made-from-the-heart goodies into extra special gifts.

Festive Peppermint Twists or SticksDark cocoa, light cocoa, green or white candy melts, pepperminttwists or sticks, assorted holiday sprinkles and colored sugars

Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. In a bowl, separately melt candy melts in microwave. Dip peppermint sticks into melted candy, tap lightly to smooth surface. Immediately add sprinkles. Set on prepared cookie sheet and chill until set, 5-10 minutes.

Cheery Cereal Tree Treats 1/4 C. (1/2 stick) butter or margarine4 C. mini marshmallowsGreen food coloring6 C. crisp rice cerealWilton white cookie icingJumbo rainbow nonpareils, sprinkles or sugars, as desired

Prepare a 3D silicone tree mold and silicone spatula or wooden spoon with vegetable pan spray. In large saucepan, melt butter. Add marshmallows; cook and stir until melted. Tint with food coloring. Remove from heat and add cereal, mix well. Press into prepared mold. When cool to touch, remove from mold. (If mixture becomes hard to work with, microwave at 50% power for 30-60 seconds to soften.) Heat cookie icing by following label directions. Squeeze snow and garlands on trees, add sprinkles and sugars as desired. Let dry. Makes about 12 treats.

Christmas Candy Swirl Cookies2-3/4 C. all-purpose our1 t. salt1 C. (2 sticks) butter, softened1-1/2 C. granulated sugar1 egg1-1/2 t. vanilla extract1/2 t. almond extract (optional)Red and green sparkle gel

Preheat oven to 350. Lightly spray the easy decorate swirl cookie pan with vegetable pan spray. In small bowl, combine our and salt. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer at medium speed until well blended. Beat in egg and extracts, mix well. Add our mixture, beat until well blended. Press dough into pan cavities, fi lling 2/3 full. Bake 10-12 minutes or until light brown around edges. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Turn pan over, lightly tap pan to remove cookies. Cool cookies completely. Decorate cooled Continued on Page 6...

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cookies with sparkle gel. Let set, at least 30 minutes. Makes about 2 dozen cookies.

Sweet Snowmen CookiesWhite, red, green, black and orange candy meltsPeanut butter sandwich cookiesHoliday confetti, holiday and snow ake mix sprinklesCinnamon dropsBlack sugar pearls and silver pearlized sugar

Melt white candy melts. Place cookies on cooling grid positioned over parchment-lined cookie sheet. Spoon melted candy over top surface of cookie; chill 5-10 minutes, until set. Turn cookies over, candy side down, on cooling grid. Completely cover cookies with melted candy; chill 5-10 minutes, until set. Repeat, if needed, to completely cover cookie. To decorate snowmen, melt candy melts. Using red, green and white candy in a disposable decorating bag, pipe hats, earmu band and scarves, adding colored sugar trim to candy before it sets. For ball cap, cut a candy melt wafer in half and attach with melted candy. Attach sprinkles for buttons, ear mu s and decorative accents using dots of melted candy. Using melted black candy and decorating bag, pipe facial features. Using melted orange candy and decorating bag, pipe nose.

Jolly Santa's Treat Cookies2-3/4 C. all-purpose our1 t. baking powder1 t. salt1 C. (2 sticks) butter, softened1-1/2 C. granulated sugar1 egg1-1/2 t. vanilla extract1/2 t. almond extract Red, green and white cookie icing, red and dark green colored sugars, white sparkling or pearlized sugar and white

sugar pearls

Preheat oven to 350. In small bowl, combine our, baking powder and salt. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer until light and u y. Add egg and extracts, mix well. Add our mixture, 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition. Do not chill dough. Divide dough into 2 balls. On oured surface, roll each ball into a circle approximately 12" diameter and 1/8" thick. Dip cookie cutters in our before each use. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet 8-11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool cookies completely.Outline and fi ll-in cooled cookies with icing. For "Ho-Ho" cookies, sprinkle with sugars, let set until icing is completely dry. For snow ake cookie, add white icing detail to dried cookie, attach sugar pearls with dots of icing. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.

For more holiday ideas and inspiration, visit www.wilton.com.

Card 1What you need:4 x 5 cardboard or bond paper, 2-3 sheets of colored paper, glue stick, pen, markers, pencil, eraser, scissors, holiday rubber stamps, stamp pad, ruler.

Optional: Glitter glue, glitter gel pens and sparkly stickers for decoration.

Instructions:Fold the cardboard in half. Measure paper with ruler, then cut. Glue the back and mount on the cardboard. Cut any excess.

Write your message on the card and decorate it.

If rubber stamping: Gently press it to the stamp pad and press it on the paper. Let dry and add sparkles with glitter pens or glue.

Card 2What you need:4 x 5 cardboard or bond paper, 1 sheet of colored paper, pencil, eraser, glue stick, assorted glitter gel pens or glue, pattern scissors, ruler and opaque paint market or white liquid corrector.Optional: Sparkly stickers.

Instructions:Fold the cardboard in half.

Trace with pencil a frame a half-inch from the edge for reference. Then, measure the colored

paper and mark with pencil about a half-inch smaller than card. Cut with scissors. Glue back and firmly paste on card. Draw a figure and write the message, decorate with stickers or sparkly pens, highlight with white liquid.

Card 3What you need:4 x 5 cardboard or bond paper, pencil, eraser, crayons or colored pencils, black and red markers.Optional: Gold glitter glue, scissors, ruler, white liquid corrector.Instructions:Fold cardboard in half. Trace a curly frame a half-inch from the edge. Draw inverted triangle with two small rectangles at the top corners; round the sides. Then use the red marker to trace the frame and black for the reindeers face. Erase pencil lines before coloring.Details can be enhanced with sparky glue and white liquid. Finally, write your message.

Before you get busy shopping, cooking and wrapping gifts, you might want to get your cards. It is easier than you think no previous experience or art lessons required, no need for expensive tools, just your imagination. So give your creativity a workout. Sketch your ideas with a pencil and check your messages spelling. You likely already have most of the materials you need for this craft. If not, check your local retail or craft store. Improvise, too!


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Carol PictionaryHow to play Divide family members into two to four teams. Compete by drawing pictures of the titles of famous holiday music within a two-minute time allotment. Each correct guess earns five points for the drawing team. If the drawing team cant guess before time runs out, one point will be given to a correct guess from an opposing team.

dont forget Youll need an easel or drawing pad, markers, a timer and a list of holiday songs cut into strips and placed inside a Santa hat.

Festive fun Family members will love the chance to show their artistic ability and get involved in this crowd-pleasing game.

Lyrical Gift ExchangeHow to play Take the stress out of a grab-bag situation by requiring family members to buy something that anyone can enjoy. Everyone will receive a song lyric or title to tape to their gift. When all guests arrive, theyll match themselves up, by lyric and title, and swap gifts.

dont forget Prepare a list of songs and lyrics ahead of time. Cut them out and place them in a Santa hat for guests to pick from.

Festive fun Try it with a kids grab bag, too. Separating the adults from the kids allows presents to make more sense for everyone. Choose kids favorite holiday songs theyll love searching out their matches.

Name That Holiday TuneHow to play We all have lots of holiday music. Put your collection to work by playing snippets for teams of listeners. Award points for correct answers as you go through your music library.

dont forget Any type of music playing device will work to play your holiday repertoire, although an MP3 player makes this a snap.

Festive fun Kids can get in on this act just as easy as adults. Play the most popular kids titles to get them involved.

Family Holiday Cook-offHow to play Create categories like entrees, side dishes, appetizers and desserts and find out in advance who will participate. Charge a small fee, about $5, for each entry. All attendees will join in the best part, tasting, and then vote for who will take the pot.

dont forget This is a great way to fill out a menu and serve a meal potluck-style. With careful planning, being the host can be a breeze.

Festive fun Everyone enjoys holiday food with a bit of competition mixed in. Start the hype early to get all partygoers involved.

Pin the Nose on rudolphHow to play This rendition of pin the tail on the donkey is perfect for youngsters. Enlist their help from the get-go by helping them color and cut out noses for all the kids who will play. Blindfold participants and let

them try to put Rudolphs nose in place on his reindeer body after a few dizzying spins.

dont forget Youll need paper, crayons and scissors for the nose. Purchase a reindeer poster online, or draw your own. Find a bandana or scarf to use as a blindfold.

Festive fun Young kids love any version of this game. Entertain them while they wait to open presents.

Holiday ScrabbleHow to play Theres nothing like a traditional game of Scrabble to get the whole family participating. Put a twist on this years competition by making a holiday words only rule.

dont forget A Scrabble board game.

Festive fun Youll be surprised at how many everyday words can be stretched to be used holiday-style.

Ugly Ornament Exchange How to play When sending out invitations, ask guests to search for the ugliest holiday ornament, either in stores or from their own personal stash. Have them bring it, wrapped, on party day. Assign each contributor a number pulled from a hat. When its their turn, guests can choose a new ornament to unwrap or steal an already opened one. After swapping is complete, participants vote for the ugliest ornament, and its purchaser can take home a prize.

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Its that time again: Families near and far gather to celebrate the holidays. This year, spice up your celebrations by trying a traditional family activity with a holiday twist.

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Now through December 13: Granger Homestead Festival of Trees features over one-hundred items on display at the mansion. Get into the holiday spirit by walking through the festively decorated, holiday wonderland. $5/adults, $4/seniors and members, $1/students k-12, under 5 free. 295 N. Main St., Canandaigua, 585-394-1472, www.grangerhomestead.org.

Now through December 16: George Eastman Museum Sweet Creations Gingerbread House Display. This popular holiday tradition returns for it's 20th Anniversary. Dozens of cleverly designed and decorated gingerbread creations will be on view. Confections from professional bakers, families and community groups, available for purchase via silent auction. 900 East Ave., Rochester, www.eastmanhouse.org.

Now through December 17: George Eastman Museum Tabletop Tree Display & Auction Pre-lit, 3 trees decorated by local businesses, displayed throughout the historic house, available for purchase via silent auction. Proceeds go toward providing fresh flowers in the historic house year-round. 900 East Ave., Rochester, www.eastmanhouse.org.

Now through December 27: A Christmas Carol The sparkling classic returns for the entire family, full of magic, music and holiday tradition. Wilson Mainstage, Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd., box office 585-232-4382, www.gevatheatre.org.

Now through January 3: Holiday Laser Show A special Rochester tradition brings a wide variety of music via the Star Theaters fine sound system, choreographed with colorful and dramatic laser light. Favorite holiday songs play back-to-back. 50 minutes. For all ages. Strasenburgh Planetarium, 657 East Ave., Rochester, 585-271-4320, www.rmsc.org.

Now through February 13: 25th Annual Miniatures and Doll House Exhibit 10am-4pm, The Glenn H. Curtiss Museum. Over 90 displays, from Victorian to farm to modern. Also included are model boats, machinery, cars, trucks and antique toys.

November 27: Santa in the Park Join us on Main Street, Sodus, 6-8 pm. Free cookies and hot chocolate for everyone, gifts for the kids. Santa arrives by Sodus fire truck with Mrs. Claus. Parade of light and music while you wait. Dress warm and we will see you there.

November 27: Downtown Canandaigua - Black Friday, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Santas Arrival and Horse Drawn Wagon Rides On Black Friday many merchants will offer early morning specials. At noon experience the excitement of Santas arrival by special escort and at Santas House, Commons Park noon-4 pm and 6-8 pm (Santas House open 6-8 pm Thursdays & Fridays and noon-4 pm Saturdays & Sundays thru December 20). Horse drawn wagon rides by Gladacres Farms noon-3 pm.

November 27-29: Flying Whale Studios & Friends Artist Open House & Holiday Sale Friday 5-8 pm, wine tasting 6-8 pm; Saturday 9 am-5 pm; Sunday 11 am-4 pm. 27 regional artists offer photography, handcrafted

holiday sculptures and decorations, artisan glass, pottery, jewelry, candles and more, free admission, refreshments, prizes. 143 William St., Geneva, 585-719-1499, www.flyingwhalestudios.com.

November 27-29: Wild Wings 8th Annual Shopping is for the Birds Sale, 9am-3pm. Tons of gift items including a variety of animal-themed clothing, wildlife books, holiday handpainted ornaments, plush, various nature items, gift baskets, photography and baked goods sale! All proceeds benefit Wild Wings. Mendon Ponds Park, 27 Pond Road, 334-7790, www.wildwingsinc.org.

November 27-29: Stokoe Farms Christmas Trees Opening Weekend! 9am-5pm. A favorite tradition of a real Christmas tree. Cut your own, or choose a fresh cut tree. Enjoy a hayride amongst the trees, warm up by the bonfire with free hot cocoa and cookies. A Rochester area tradition for over 28 years! 656 South Rd., Scottsville, 585-889-0770, www.stokoefarms.com.

November 27-29: The Rochester Folk Art Guild - Holiday Festival of Crafts, Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 11am-5pm. Admission $2. www.folkartguild.org. Free parking. Harley School, 1981 Clover St., Rochester.

November 28: Downtown Canandaigua - Shop Small Business Saturday, Santas House and Horse Drawn Wagon Rides Keep the cheer here! Shop Small Business Saturday, visit Santa at Santas House, Commons Park noon-4 pm and enjoy horse drawn wagon rides today & tomorrow by Gladacres Farms 1-4 pm.

November 28: Miniatures Vendors Show and Sale: Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, 10 am-4pm, miniature furniture and accessories for dollhouses, admission to show included in reduced museum admission, $6 ($2.50/7-18, free 6/younger), 8419 Rt. 54, Hammondsport, www.glennhcurtissmuseum.org.

November 28: Naples Holiday Bazaar: Maxfield Memorial Bingo Hall, 8181 Maxfield Rd., Naples, 10am-3pm, showcasing local artists and craftsmen. A fun day for all, proceeds benefit Naples Fire Department.

November 28: Christmas in the Village: Downtown Victor and Mead Square Park, 10am-5pm, holiday celebration with music, costumed characters, activities like face painting, cookie decorating, pony rides, train rides, refreshments, scavenger hunt, smores cookout, Girl Scout Cake Bake, horse-drawn wagon rides and more. Tree-lighting ceremony at 5pm with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

November 28: Breakfast with St. Nick 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30am. The Genesee Country Village & Museum invites kids to crawl up on Santas lap and whisper their innermost wishes. The Meeting Center will be decorated for the season and serving a kid-delicious breakfast in addition to the encounter with the 19th-century style Jolly Old Elf. Each child will receive a 19th-century treat from Santa. $13/pp. 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford, 585-260-8218, www.gcv.org.

November 28: 39th Annual Irondequoit Craft Sale, Sponsored by the Irondequoit High School Baseball Club. 10am-4pm. Offering a wide variety of crafts including holiday items. Refreshment available. Free admission. Handicapped accessible. Cafeteria, Irondequoit High School, 260 Cooper Rd.

November 28, December 5 & 12: Christmas with Santa at Springdale Farm Enjoy a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, breakfast of pancakes and sausage, childrens holiday crafts, petting zoo and more! $9 pp (children under 2, free on parents lap). Limited space! Tickets at Wegmans. Breakfast seatings at 9, 10, 11am & noon. Colby St., Spencerport, 585-349-2090, www.springdalefarm.com.

November 28: Holiday Open House at The Lehigh Valley Railroad Station Museum, 10am-5pm. Santa Claus will visit with children. Balloon artists and carolers will provide entertainment. The holiday decorated station will have operating model train displays. Snacks, beverages and gift items will be sold. Free admission, donations welcome. 8 East High St., Shortsville, 585-289-9149, www.lvrrhs.org.

November 29: The Nutcracker Ballet presented by Finger Lakes Symphony & Ithaca Ballet 3pm at the Smith Opera House in Geneva. Adults $18, senior/student: $12, children under 12 $8. Tickets at www.thesmith.org., 315-781-5483 or at the door.

November 29-December 5, 6 & 12: Pictures with Santa at the Apple Shed 3391 Fairville Maple Ridge Rd., Newark, 315-331-6294, theappleshed.com.

November 30: Family & Friends Holiday Concert 7:30pm. Penfield Symphony Orchestra. Adults $14, seniors $12, students free. Penfield High School Auditorium, 585-872-0774, www.penfieldsymphony.org.

November 30-December 14: Festival of Trees 10am-8pm. Trees sold via silent auction. Wayne County Nursing Home, Nye Rd., Lyons, www.waynecountynursinghome.org.

December 1: Village of Pittsford Candlelight Night 5-8pm. Annual holiday celebration featuring live music, carolers, horse-drawn wagon rides, visits with Santa and the lighting of village Christmas trees. Many merchants offer holiday treats and special sale items as well. www.townofpittsford.org.

December 3: Sodus Chamber Christmas Party. 6pm, open to the public. Sodus Community Library. RSVP by December 1, $10 pp. (315) 576-3818.

December 3: 22nd Annual Park Ave. Holiday Open House 5-9pm. Free. Evening of holiday entertainment, seasonal fun and horse-drawn wagon rides ($1). Hospitality at over 80 businesses. Outdoor festivities, visit Santa, ice sculpture demo, beautiful light decorations and more. Bring your family and friends. Opening Ceremony at 5pm Barrington St.. 585-721-3299, www.park-avenue.org.

December 3: Moscow Ballets Great Russian Nutcracker 7pm. Star-studded dancers perform with magical toys, falling snow, growing

Christmas trees and astounding ballet moves. Auditorium Theatre, 885 E. Main St., Rochester, box office 585-222-5000, www.rbtl.org.

December 3-January 17: Rochester Contemporary Art Centers 25th Annual Members Exhibition. Hundreds of artists! Opening Reception: December 3, 6-9pm. 137 East Ave. (between Scio & Gibbs), 585-461-2222, www.rochestercontemporary.org.

December 4: Hochstein Winter Dance Gala, 7:30pm. Performed by dance classes, dance ensemble and faculty. Scenes from Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty. Family friendly. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N. Plymouth Ave., Rochester, 585-454-4596.

December 4: A Night in Bethlehem: A Dramatized Live Nativity An outdoor walk through five dramatized scenes of the very first Christmas. Runs continuously 6-8:30pm. Warm up inside as you enjoy crafts, games and refreshments. For all ages. Free. 1188 Jackson Road in Webster. www.crossroads-community-church.org, 872-2660.

December 4: Village of Macedon Tree Lighting 6-8pm. Tree lighting (Village Hall, 81 Main St.), singing, music and parade with Santa. Refreshments and music at the Philip Steiger Post-American Legion 76 Main St. following parade.

December 4 & 5: Christmas Prism Concert An artistic exploration of the joy of Christmas manifest through music, dance, visual art and poetry. Celebrate and revel in the sights and sounds of this glorious season. Fee, www.houghton.edu/prism. Browncroft Community Church, 2530 Browncroft Blvd., Rochester (Friday, 7:30pm). Houghton College dinner and concert (Saturday 8pm).

December 4 & 5: Museum of Wayne County Holiday Boutique 10am-6pm. Area vendors will sell art and crafts, including wood products, soaps, wreaths, holiday decor, leather goods, cloth goods, jewelry, glass and baked goods. Lunch, coffee, tea and desserts also will be offered. 21 Butternut St., Lyons. 315-946-4943 or visit waynehistory.org.

December 4 & 5: Christmas Bazaar Friday 9-11am, 1:00-5pm, Saturday 8am-noon. Free Pancake Breakfast 8-11am. Come on out and enjoy! After filling up on pancakes, shop at the Christmas bazaar with unique items for gift giving. Donations for breakfast gratefully accepted. LeTourneau Christian Camp, 4950 E. Lake Rd., Rushville, 585-554-3400.

December 5: International Christmas Gift Sale Looking for a unique Christmas gift? Handcrafted gifts made by artisans from around the world. Trinity Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 761 Elmgrove Rd., Gates, 9:30 am-2:30 pm. For more information, call 585-429-5675.

December 5: Downtown Canandaigua - Wine Walk 4-7 pm,12 food and wine stops, $8 pp. Attendees must be age 21 or older. Attend "Friends and Family" from 10 am-7pm.

December 5: Santa in the Park Main Street Sodus, 6-8 pm. Free cookies and hot chocolate for everyone and gifts for the kids. Santa arrives

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by Sodus fire truck with Mrs. Claus. Parade of light and music while you wait. Dress warm and we will see you there.

December 5: 11th Annual Santas Workshop, Gift & Craft Sale Gifts for all ages, home decor, gift baskets, baked goods and much more! Dont forget to visit the Little Elf Shop, everything priced from 10 to $5. Free admission, convenient parking. St. Marianne Cope at Guardian Angels Church, 2061 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester. 585-334-3518.

December 5: Christmas Bazaar at St. Johns Episcopal Church 9am-2pm, 54 W. Main St., Sodus. Lunch served from 11am-1pm.

December 5: East Palmyra Christian Reformed Church Christmas Dinner 5:30 pm. Pork loin, potatoes, butternut squash, salad, dessert and beverages. $15 pp. Proceeds

to benefit a mission trip to Nicaragua. 2057 E. Palmyra-Port Gibson Rd., 315-926-0934 or 315-597-5456.

December 5: Native American Winter Arts Show 10am-4pm. Shop, eat, learn and enjoy! Purchase Seneca and Haudenosaunee arts and crafts. Free admission, fee for Culture Center.Seneca Art & Culture Center at Ganondagan State Historic Site, 7000 County Rd. 41, Victor, 585-924-5848, www.ganondagan.org.

December 5: Phelps Hometown Christmas Get into the holiday spirit! 6pm. Santa will arrive on a fire truck to light the town Christmas tree. Holiday vendors, free hot cocoa, cookie walk, holiday crafts, pictures with Santa, letters to Santa, cake auction and more entertainment. Front lawn of the Phelps Community Center, 8 Banta St., 315-548-5691, phelpsny.com.


December 5: 8th Annual Cookie Walk Tables loaded with all kinds of holiday cookies and fudge. Pick up a container by the door and a plastic glove and walk around the tables filling your container. Clyde United Methodist Church, 84 Sodus St., 9am-1pm. Cookies $7 lb., fudge $8 lb. Also holiday sale by and for the Girl Scouts, ceramics by Beth Bailey, and the kitchen will offer hot soup, sandwiches, chili and hot beverages.

December 5: Christmas Around the World 11am-6pm, travel the Lake Ontario Wine Trail this holiday season on this self-guided tour and celebrate with festive wine and food pairings from around the world! Tickets $15. www.lakeontariowinetrail.com.

December 5: Crafts for a Cause 9am-3pm. Come do your holiday shopping and support local artists and a good cause! Door prizes, raffles and concessions. Eastside Family YMCA, 1835 Fairport Nine Mile Point Road, Penfield.

December 5: 29th Annual Corn Hill Holiday Tour of Homes Traditional walking tours, 10am and 1pm, $25. Tour the beautiful historic and modern homes of Corn Hill, adorned in holiday splendor. Refreshments. For tickets and information visit http://

CornHillHolidayTourofHomes.com.

December 6: 47th Annual Wassail Bowl Sale presented by the Geneva Historical Society, 10am-2pm. Fresh wreaths, greens, kissing balls, table decorations and tree ornaments. Handcrafted items, baked goods, attic treasures, and gently used Christmas decorations and free Wassail, a traditional spiced cider, will be available for tasting. Gift basket raffles. Free admission. All proceeds benefit the Geneva Historical Society. The Presbyterian Church, 24 Park Place, Geneva, 315-789-5151.

December 6: Sonnenbergs Christmas Gala Ball 5-9pm. Step into a Victorian Christmas Fantasy! Festive decorations, dancing, music, hors doeuvres, desserts, and a cash wine bar in the mansion. Perfect backdrop for holiday pictures, bring your cameras! Pre-paid reservations requested. $55 pp, $45 members. 151 Charlotte St., Canandaigua, 585-394-4922, www.sonnenberg.org.

December 6: Annual Holiday Open House at Marbletown Schoolhouse and Newark-Arcadia Museum noon-4pm. Arts and crafts. Newark Arcadia Museum, 120 High St., Newark and Marbletown Schoolhouse, 6631

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dont forget Numbered pieces of paper and a memorable prize for the winner. Gag prizes are a big hit.

Festive fun Groups love this activity and will start shopping for it a year in advance. Pass the grand prize along to next years winner.

Christmas CharadesHow to play Spend time collecting and writing down holiday-themed movies, books, songs and television shows for a jolly game of charades. Separate family members into at least two teams and alternate choosing folded holiday charade papers from a hat. Teams that guess a teammates charade before time runs out are awarded a point. The team with the most points wins.

dont forget Youll need at least four people to play, but this is one game where the more the merrier applies. Youll need a timer or timekeeper, and a hat to hold the charade topic.

Festive fun Charades give everyone a chance to get animated and involved with the party.

Miller Rd., Newark, 315-331-6409, www.newarkarcadiahistory.org.

December 7: Annual NWCH Tree of Lights Ceremony 7:30pm, lobby of Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. Refreshments follow.

December 10: Downtown Canandaigua - Girls Night Out, 4-8 pm, enjoy specials, appetizers, drinks and shop 'til you drop.

December 11 & 12: Metro Justices 34th Annual Alternative Fair Friday 5-9pm, Saturday 10am-2pm. Thousands of unique fair trade, earth friendly and locally produced goods supporting a strong local economy and sustainable world. Prices everyone can afford. Pottery, textiles, jewelry, fine art, toys, games, ornaments and much more. Donation $3 for over age 12. First Unitarian Church, 220 S. Winton Rd., Rochester, 585-325-2560.

December 11, 12 & 13: The Nutcracker, Presented by the New York State Ballet with the RIT Orchestra Friday 7pm, Saturday 2 & 7pm, Sunday 2pm. A magical rendition of the classic fairy tale centered on a German familys Christmas Eve celebration. A dreamland filled with a cast of fanciful characters. Get swept away in the holiday spirit with Tchaikovskys unforgettable music and breathtaking dance. Tickets $12-$25. Free parking. RIT Robert F. Panara Theater, Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester. www.newyorkstateballet.org.

December 12: Rochester Brainery Bazaar 11am-5pm, show of 20-30 great local artists, makers and more is intended to showcase local talent. Village Gate, 274 Goodman Street North, Suite B134, Rochester.

December 12: Historic Palmyras Homestead Candlelight Holiday House Tour 4-8pm, Phelps Store Museum, 140 Market St. Palmyra. Maps and itinerary for 6 homes and 2 museums. Complimentary wine tasting at Haseltines Liquor and Wine at Cuyler and E. Main Street, 4:30-7:30pm, present ticket for participation. End your night at the Alling Coverlet Museum at 122 William St.

for refreshments and holiday shopping with special discount coupon. 315-597-6981.

December 12: Downtown Canandaigua - Holiday Artist Showcase, galleries and specialty shops will feature local artists and products. Local artist demonstrations, showings and signings, one-of-a-kind gifts and strolling musicians.

December 12: Community Day: A Sonnenberg Christmas Come see the mansion festooned in holiday decorations. Refreshments and a childrens choir sings at 1pm. Free to the community althought donations are gratefully accepted. 151 Charlotte St., Canandaigua, 585-394-4922, www.sonnenberg.org.

December 14: Wayne County Nursing Home's Annual Cookie Walk, holiday cookies, homemade candy, pies, cakes and much more. All proceeds go to WCNH Foundation. 1529 Nye Rd., Lyons.

December 17: Downtown Canandaigua - Guys Night Out, 4-8 pm. Its OK guys its not too late to start your shopping! Enjoy drinks, snacks and FREE gift wrapping while you have fun picking out that perfect gift with our personalized customer service!

December 19: Christmas Cookie Sale 10am til all sold out. Cookies good enough to give as a gift will feature decorated cutouts, fruit and nut filled, gingerbread, fudge, and many holiday specialties. The First United Methodist Church, 301 South Main St., Newark, 315-331-3895.

December 19: 3rd Annual Reindeer Run 5k check in 7:30am, race starts 8:30am, kids series 9:15am, awards 9:45am. Sprint over for downtown Rochesters only all-ages winter event and kids race series. Reindeer antlers are available to the first 1,750 registrants. 1 Manhattan Square, Rochester, 585-410-6365, www.museumofplay.org

December 19: 32nd Annual Tuba Christmas 3pm. $3 admission. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 North Plymouth Ave., Rochester, [email protected].

be merry! 2015

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