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Contents 5. Editor’s Note
6. Party Planning
8. SONGS & CAROLS Jingle Bells & Away in a Manger
9. Silent Night & Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
10. Frosty The Snowman
11. Silver Bells & We Three Kings
12. Joy to the World
13. Santa Claus is Coming to Town
14. Winter Wonderland
15. O Come All Ye Faithful
16. RECIPES Hungarian Goulash
17. Chipits® Oatmeal Cookies
18. Cranberry Crumb Squares
19. Gourmet Chocolate Fondue
20. Shortbread Wedges
21. Mocha Viennese Shortbread
22. Fa-la-laahh
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Harrison Agassiz Chamber of CommerceThe Voice of Business for Harrison Hot Springs
The District of Kent and surrounding area
Wishing you a Merry Christmas from the Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Commerce
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Editor's NoteThe days have gotten shorter and that means it’s time to eat, drink and be very merry!
This year, we’ve stuffed Holiday Treasures full of delicious recipes, cherished carols and some dinner party planning tips.
Many of the recipes are from local readers, and we’re sure you’ll be trying out a few of them yourselves.
Who could resist a chocolate fondue in front of a roaring fi re, or over a romantic, candle-lit table setting? Find your prettiest bowl and fi ll it with fresh, seasonal fruits and maybe even some marshmallows for a bit of fun.
Whoever you’re entertaining this year, you’ll want to put out your best effort to make them feel at home. Check out our party planning tips on page 6, and remember to help your loved ones fi nd a safe way home this holiday season.
Then, when all the presents are unwrapped, the meals have been shared, and your guests have gone home, unwind and take some time to rejuvenate. We’ve thought up some stress-busting methods you can easily try at home, which you’ll fi nd on page 22.
So relax, have fun, and most of all, Happy Holidays!
Jessica PetersEditor – The Observer
contributorsPublished by: The Agassiz Harrison Hope Observer7167 Pioneer Ave. Box 129 Agassiz, B.C. V0M 1A0Tel: 604-796-4300 | Fax: 604-796-2081www.ahobserver.com
Publisher: Andrew FranklinEditor: Jessica PetersSales & Marketing: Kerry FergusonGraphic Design: Brittany BestPhotos: Black Press
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Taking time with your friends and family is the most impor-tant part of your holidays. You cherish your loved ones, and the time you spend with them.
This year, why not add a few special touches to your holiday meals?
Professional party planner Tracey Drummond says the key to a successful gathering is to create a comfortable feel for your guests.
“You don’t have to spend a lot of time or money,” she says.
The right lighting and decor are often the most important foundations of a good party.
And while it’s good to have music, it’s even important to have good stereo equipment to produce that sound.
“When people walk away from an event not knowing why it was good, you know you’ve
created a good ambience,” she says.
And while a planner like Drum-mond can really help, there are some simple tips she’s offered for holiday hosts.
You could:
• personalize place settings byadding a small favourite food or treat at each setting as a gift or,
• personalize place settingswith name cards, use festive paper for table decor
• pick one simple motif andhave fun with it
• dim the lights and use lotsof candles to create warm ambience
• use glass, rocks, greeneryand a hint of glimmer to add simple sparkle and warmth
Drummond has experience
planning large events for hun-dreds of people, but she says the same rules apply to smaller par-ties.
A host should pay special at-tention to the menu, and avoid her pet peeve — making people line up for food.
Also, fi nd out if any of your guests have allergies, and how you could accommodate them.
After all, it’s your event, your guests, and your home.
Jessica Peters
PARTY PLANNING
Rolling out the red carpet doesn’t have to cost a mint this holiday season!
Check out these tips to keep your budget in line.
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Preparations are well underway for this year’s Operation Red Nose Campaign, which will operate November 25, 26, Decem-ber 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, and New Year’s Eve. Operation Red Nose is a free and confi dential volunteer designated driver service de-signed to combat drinking and driving and promote road safety.
This is how it works. You’ve driven to a party, and through some circumstances no longer can drive home.
You don’t want to leave your vehicle behind, especially if you are far from home, so you call Operation Red Nose and someone shows up to drive you home. But, as an added bonus, another two volun-teers will follow you home in your own vehicle, whether you live in Harrison Hot Springs, Richmond, or anywhere in between.
This year, the program is hoping for at least 150 volunteer driv-ers, navigators and dispatchers. Last year, they offered 738 safe rides.
The service is run by volunteers, and your donation to your driver goes toward Chilliwack Restorative Justice And Youth Advocacy Association.
If you’re hosting a party, take a few minutes to jot down the num-ber and inform your guests of the easy-to-use service. If you’d like to volunteer or sponsor, please call 604-393-3023.
Jessica Peters
Plan for a safe ride home
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Jingle Bells
Dashing through the snowIn a one horse open sleigh
O’er the fi elds we goLaughing all the wayBells on bob tails ringMaking spirits bright
What fun it is to laugh and singA sleighing song tonight
Chorus:Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the wayOh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleighJingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the wayOh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
A day or two agoI thought I’d take a ride
And soon Miss Fanny BrightWas seated by my side
The horse was lean and lankMisfortune seemed his lotWe got into a drifted bank
And then we got upsot
Chorus
Away in a Manger
Away in a manger,No crib for His bedThe little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright skyLooked down where He lay
The little Lord JesusAsleep on the hay
The cattle are lowingThe poor Baby wakesBut little Lord JesusNo crying He makes
I love Thee, Lord JesusLook down from the sky
And stay by my side,‘Til morning is nigh.
Be near me, Lord Jesus,I ask Thee to stay
Close by me foreverAnd love me I pray
Bless all the dear childrenIn Thy tender care
And take us to heavenTo live with Thee there
Songs & Songs & CarolsCarols
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Hazelnut fl our and chop are great for Christmas baking and our Christmas Baskets make excellent
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Children’s ChristmasChildren’s ChristmasCelebrationCelebration
Saturday, November 26th from 2:00 - 4:00 pmat the Agassiz Agricultural Hall
Tickets required for all: Children & Adults - $1Pick up tickets at Agassiz Harrison Community Services.
Limited seating, so get your tickets early!
Ages 0-12 will receive a present from Santa! Refreshments will be served
All children must be accompanied by an adult
Agassiz-Harrison Community Services is accepting food and cash donations. Applications for Christmas Hampers
are being accepted for the month of November. Please help make someone’s Christmas special.
Holiday Christmas Train Saturday, December 17 at 2:00 pm
Please attend with your non-perishable items or cash donation for your local food bank.
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Silent Night
Silent night, holy nightAll is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and ChildHoly Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peaceSleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night!Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afarHeavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ, the Saviour is bornChrist, the Saviour is born
Silent night, holy nightSon of God, love’s pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy faceWith the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birthJesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Rudolph the
Red-Nosed Reindeer
Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
had a very shiny nose. And if you ever saw him,
you would even say it glows.
All of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names.
They never let poor Rudolph join in any reindeer games.
Then one foggy Christmas Eve Santa came to say:
“Rudolph with your nose so bright, won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?”
Then all the reindeer loved him as they shouted out with glee,
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, you’ll go down in history!
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Frosty the Snowman
Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul,
With a corncob pipe and a button noseAnd two eyes made out of coal.
Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale, they say,He was made of snow but the children
Know how he came to life one day.There must have been some magic in that
Old silk hat they found.For when they placed it on his head
He began to dance around.O, Frosty the snowman
Was alive as he could be,And the children say he could laugh
And play just the same as you and me.Thumpetty thump thump,Thumpety thump thump,
Look at Frosty go.Thumpetty thump thump,Thumpety thump thump,
Over the hills of snow.
Frosty the snowman knewThe sun was hot that day,So he said, “Let’s run and
We’ll have some funNow before I melt away.”
Down to the village,With a broomstick in his hand,
Running here and there allAround the square saying,
Catch me if you can.
He led them down the streets of townRight to the traffi c cop.
And he only paused a moment whenHe heard him holler “Stop!”
For Frosty the snow manHad to hurry on his way,
But he waved goodbye saying,“Don’t you cry,
I’ll be back again some day.”Thumpetty thump thump,Thumpety thump thump,
Look at Frosty go.Thumpetty thump thump,Thumpety thump thump,
Over the hills of snow.
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The Valley’s friendliest &most fun place to shop!Dickens Sweets • 604-793-1981
Oliver ’s Tearoom • 604-703-1981
45945 ALEXANDER AVENUE, CHILLIWACK
*Amission to the Christmas Village is by donation to the Canadian Wheelchair Foundation
Dickens Sweets: Monday to Saturday - 10 am to 5 pmNov. 28th to Dec. 23rd - Monday to Saturday - 10 am to 5:30 pm
Closing at 2 pm on Christmas Eve
Oliver’s Tearoom: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 4 pm
Our 13th Annual Animated Christmas Village opens on Monday 28th November.
Please call 604-793-1981 for dates of Santa’s visits.
They are knee deep in English chocolates & sweets, Christmas puddings, cakes & mince pies. They’re sorting Selection Boxes, Thornton’s Toff ee, ginger wine, Scottish shortbreads & fudge. They are climbing all over the Coronation Street & Mark’s & Spencer goodies and English character mugs & souvenirs!
Make your reservation now for High Tea or Pub Food in the unique Oliver’s Tea Room located in our British Museum.Please call 604-703-1981 for reservations.
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Merry Merry ChristmasChristmas
Silver Bells
City sidewalks busy sidewalks .
Dressed in holiday style In the air there’s a feeling of Christmas
Children laughing People passing
Meeting smile after smile And on ev’ry street corner you’ll hear
Chorus:Silver bells silver bells
It’s Christmas time in the city Ring a ling hear them sing
Soon it will be Christmas day
Strings of street lights, even stop lights Blink a bright red and green
As the shoppers rush, home with their treasures
Hear the snow crunch, see the kids bunch This is Santa’s big scene
And above all this bustle, you’ll hear (Repeat Chorus)
We Three Kings
We three kings of Orient areBearing gifts we traverse afar
Field and fountain, moor and mountainFollowing yonder star
Chorus:O Star of wonder, star of nightStar with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceedingGuide us to thy Perfect Light
Born a King on Bethlehem’s plainGold I bring to crown Him again
King forever, ceasing never, over us all to rein
Chorus
Frankincense to offer have I, Incense owns a Deity nighPray’r and praising, all men raising
Worship Him, God most high
Chorus
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Joy to the World
Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King;Let every heart prepare Him room,
And Heaven and nature sing, And Heaven and nature sing,
And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing.
Joy to the world, the Savior reigns!Let men their songs employ;
While fi elds and fl oods, rocks, hills and plainsRepeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.
No more let sins and sorrows grow,Nor thorns infest the ground;
He comes to make His blessings fl owFar as the curse is found, Far as the curse is found,
Far as, far as, the curse is found.
He rules the world with truth and grace,And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,And wonders of His love,And wonders of His love,
And wonders, wonders, of His love.
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You better not cryBetter not pout
I’m telling you whySanta Claus is coming to town
He’s making a listAnd checking it twice;
Gonna fi nd out who’s naughty and ncieSanta Claus is coming to town
He sees you when you’re sleepingHe knows when you’re awake
He knows if you’ve been bad or goodSo be good for goodness sake!
O! You better watch out!You better not cry
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Winter
Wonderland
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening,
In the lane, snow is glisteningA beautiful sight, we’re happy tonight.
Walking in a winter wonderland.
Gone away is the bluebird,Here to stay is a new bird
He sings a love song,As we go along,
Walking in a winter wonderland.
In the meadow we can build a snowman,Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
He’ll say: Are you married?We’ll say: No man,
But you can do the jobWhen you’re in town.
Later on, we’ll conspire,As we dream by the fi re
To face unafraid, The plans that we’ve made,
Walking in a winter wonderland.
In the meadow we can build a snowman,And pretend that he’s a circus clown
We’ll have lots of fun with mister snowman,Until the other kids knock him down.
When it snows, ain’t it thrilling,Though your nose gets a chilling
We’ll frolic and play, the Eskimo way,Walking in a winter wonderland.
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O Come All Ye Faithful
O Come All Ye Faithful, joyful and triumphant,O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem.
Come and behold Him, born the King of Angels;O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
O Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation,Sing all that hear in heaven God’s holy word.
Give to our Father glory in the Highest;O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
All Hail! Lord, we greet Thee,Born this happy morning,
O Jesus! for evermore be Thy name adored.Word of the Father, now in fl esh appearing;
O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
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Hungarian Goulash
From the Cookbook “Eating in with Family and Friends” Many men are excellent cooks. My husband, Heinz Altendorf, was one of them. The following is a dish he loved to make: Hungarian Goulasc.
Try it and enjoy!
Quickly only brown the cubed beef in the oil in a large frying pan. Set aside. Brown onions in the same pan meat was done in. Place onions in a blender or food processor, add a bit of water and mix until smooth. Place browned meat in a large soup pot or casserole dish. Pour the onion sauce over the meat & add water until meat is covered. Add mushrooms, carrots, tomatoes, garlic, paprika, salt & pepper. Cook on stove top in soup pot or in oven at 300 degrees F for 1-1/4 hours or under meat is tender.
Ruth A.
21/2 lbs . . . . . stewing beef, cut in cubes1 lb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . onions, sliced1/3 cup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . veg. oil11/2 cup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . water2 tbsp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paprika2 tsp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . salt1/2 tsp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pepper1clove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . garlic, minced6 lg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .sliced mushrooms1 lg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sliced carrot2. . . . . . . . . . . . . med. tomatoes, sliced
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Chipits® Oatmeal Cookies
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1 cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .margarine1/2 cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .white sugar 1/2 cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . brown sugar 1/2 cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . boiling water
(melt above ingredients together) 1 tsp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vanilla2 cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . white fl our 1/2 tsp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . salt2 cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . oatmeal1 tsp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . baking soda1/2 cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . chocolate chips1/2 cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . coconut
Barry Penner
Mix together with a spoon and drop onto cookie sheets. Bake at 350 for 15 min. (makes about 3 1/2 doz.)
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10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.REFRESHMENTS & DOOR PRIZES AT EACH LOCATION
Come to beautiful Harrison Hot Springs & visit the Back Porch, canwestart, Casa Lifestyles, Savvy Fashions, Serenity Now Gifts, Inkman’s Village Gifts, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, & the Ranger Station Art Gallery for a chance to
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We like these squares because they’re fairly simple to put together, and use one of the Fraser Valley’s healthiest fruit crops — the cranberry! Mix up this yummy dessert for a special treat after lunch, or to bring to a Christmas gathering.
Shirley Hopkins
BASE: Combine until resembles crumbs 11/2 cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fl our3/4 cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .butter1/3 cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . icing sugar
Press into a 9" x 13" pan and bake in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes.
SECOND LAYER: Then, cream together250 g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .cream cheese1 can . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .condensed milk1/4 cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lemon juice
Pour over the base in pan.
THIRD LAYER: Mix together1 tbsp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .brown sugar2 tbsp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cornstarch14 oz . . . .whole berry cranberry sauce (canned)
Spoon over cream cheese mixture.
TOPPING: 1/4 cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .butter1/3 cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fl our3/4 cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . walnuts2 tbsp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .brown sugar
Sprinkle over cranberry mixture.Bake at 325 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes.
CRANBERRY CRUMB SQUARES
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TAKE A PEAK AT CHRISTMASROCKY GIFT BOXES makes it merry
Heat cream and butter in heavy saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat when mixture just starts to simmer. Break chocolate bars into pieces and add to the cream mixture and whisk until smooth. Add a splash of your favourite liqueur if desired and stir until smooth. Add more heated cream if fondue is too thick. Transfer chocolate fondue mixture to fondue pot and keep warm with a lit tealight candle underneath the pot.
Dip fruit in chocolate fondue and enjoy!
GOURMET CHOCOLATE FONDUE
2. . . . . . . .chocolate bars (milk, dark or white)1/2 cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .whipping cream1 tsp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .butter6-8 cups . . . . . . fruits cut into bite size pieces
(strawberries, oranges, bananas, etc.)
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
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Shortbread Wedges
(also known as petticoat tails)
Makes 12 cookies | Cost Per Serving: 0.19Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 45 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fl uffy.Add fl our, salt and Ginger, beating until dough forms.
2. Press dough into a 9" (23 cm) springform pan or pieplate. Using a fork, crimp edges, then score into 12 ‘petticoat tail’ wedges with a knife. Prick each with a fork in 3 places. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 325° F (160° C).
4. Bake for 40–45 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes. Leaveshortbread in pan and cut into wedges along the scored lines.
5. Sift icing sugar and Ginger together over petticoat tails. Do not remove from pan until completely cooled.
Per Serving : Calories 270, Fat 16 g (Saturated 10 g, Trans 0.5 g), Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g (Fibre 1 g, Sugars 15 g), Protein 2 g.
Chantal StaafEpicure Selections Consultant
INGREDIENTS1 cup . . . . . . . . . butter, at room temperature3/4 cup . . . . . .fi rmly packed dark brown sugar1 3/4 cups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .all-purpose fl our1/4 tsp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . salt2 tsp . . . . . . . . . . . Epicure’s Ginger (ground) TOPPING:2 Tbsp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . icing sugar1/4 tsp . . . . . . . . . . . Epicure’s Ginger (ground)
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Mocha Viennese
Shortbread
The combination of buttery shortbread, coffee icing and milk chocolate makes this this dessert a winner anytime of the year!
PREPARATION:
In a large bowl, beat butter with sugar until light and fl uffy. Dissolve espresso powder in vanilla, beat into butter mixture.
In separate bowl, sift together fl our, cornstarch and salt. Stir into the butter mixture to form soft dough.
Fit piping bag with 1/2 inch star tip. Pipe 11/2 inch rosettes, 11/2 inches apart, onto two parchment paper lined or ungreased rimless baking sheets.
Bake in two and bottom thirds of 350F oven, rotating and switching pans halfway through, for about 15 minutes or until golden on bottom.
Transfer to rack. Let cool completely.
To make the icing, beat sugar and butter in bowl until smooth. Dissolve espresso powder in one teaspoon hot water; beat into butter mixture. Drizzle over cookies and let stand for a few minutes.
Enjoy!Shirley Warren
INGREDIENTS1 cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . butter, softened3/4 cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . icing sugar1 tsp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . instant espresso powder1 tbsp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vanilla1 1/2 cups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . all purpose fl our3/4 cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cornstarch
ICING INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .icing sugar, softened1/4 cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . butter, softened2 tsp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . instant espresso powder
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The holidays offer a chance to shake off that stress. You should carve out some time to just relax. Find something that soothes your soul and gives you a chance to re-energize for the New Year. Whether that means kicking off your work shoes and soaking them in minerals, or strapping on a pair of runners and burning off excess stress, any time spent relaxing is time investing your overall health.
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