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As Christmas approaches next week, the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is officially upon us! With to-do lists a mile long, it's hard to find the time to truly experience the magic of this time of the year. We're pulled in so many directions at once, moving from one thing immediately to the next, and before we know it, Christmas is over. Must it be so? Can we make an effort this week to slow down, let a few things slide, enjoy every moment, and focus on what matters most?
I'm gonna give it a try so with that in mind, I'm taking next week off. I leave you with a special holiday double-issue filled with ways to help you celebrate Christmas, ring in the New Year and survive the winter break. Check out our list of non-toy gift ideas, ways to preserve family memories, a recipe for peppermint oreo bark, a guide with winter break boredom busters, suggestions of kid friendly New Year's Eve celebrations, lots of seasonal articles in our archives, and more. Don't miss the scoop on where to find Santa this week and our list of local Christmas light shows. Be sure to participate in our two current promotions; up for grabs are three gift cards to PDQ in the Elf-Capades photo contest and a Beech Mountain getaway in the last day of our 12 Days of Holiday Swag giveaway. Refer to the table of contents for all that is inside this newsletter issue and to our all-inclusive calendar jam-packed with all of the local family-friendly events and happenings.
I wish you all a very happy holiday season with your families and loved ones, filled with lots of love and laughter, quality time and magical memories. Thank you for being part of our Macaroni Kid family; stay tuned to lots of great things coming in 2015. Look for the next newsletter to hit your mailbox around Jan 1st (perhaps a day or two early), check the calendar often and follow our Facebook page for all the latest updates.
Have a Merry Christmas!
~ Anna
