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How To Cook A Turkey

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STUDENT EDITION:
This Christmas season, the Gazette reached out to local elementary schools to get their students’ take on the most classic of holiday recipes – how to cook the Christmas turkey.

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I.C.Y.M.I.: Auld Lang Syne

I.C.Y.M.I.: Auld Lang Syne

NEW YEAR'S EVE SONG: They might not realize it, but New Year’s Eve celebrants honour a world-renowned Scottish poet and lyricist each time they sing along to “Auld Lang Syne” as the clock strikes 12 midnight on New Year’s Eve.
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I.C.Y.M.I.: Celebrate Kwanzaa with this beloved West African dish

I.C.Y.M.I.: Celebrate Kwanzaa with this beloved West African dish

KWANZAA TRADITIONS: Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African American culture that begins on December 26 and includes the feast of Karamu, which typically is celebrated on December 31.
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I.C.Y.M.I.: How to Throw a New Year’s Eve Party Your Guests Won’t Forget

I.C.Y.M.I.: How to Throw a New Year’s Eve Party Your Guests Won’t Forget

NEW YEAR'S EVE: Instead of spending a fortune on NYE event tickets, why not opt to stay in and host the celebration yourself? Here are a few tips for hosting an epic New Year’s Eve bash to remember.
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I.C.Y.M.I.: Traditional foods add something special to Kwanzaa celebrations

I.C.Y.M.I.: Traditional foods add something special to Kwanzaa celebrations

KWANZA TRADITIONS: African foods are a big part of Karamu festivities. Peanut stew, also called “maafe” or “mafe,” is a West African staple.
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The Twelve Days of Christmas

The Twelve Days of Christmas

HOLIDAY SONG: The words to the now instantly recognizable Christmas song were first published in London in 1780.
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I.C.Y.M.I.: Feed a crowd this holiday season

I.C.Y.M.I.: Feed a crowd this holiday season

HOLIDAY RECIPE: It’s often around the holiday dinner table where the most lasting memories are made and shared.
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Fun ways to make Christmas Eve even more special for kids

Fun ways to make Christmas Eve even more special for kids

CHRISTMAS EVE: Parents know that nothing quite matches the excitement young children feel on Christmas Eve.
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I.C.Y.M.I.: Homemade pie makes for a perfect ending to a holiday meal

I.C.Y.M.I.: Homemade pie makes for a perfect ending to a holiday meal

HOLIDAY RECIPE: Featuring homemade pumpkin purée and cream, this recipe is sure to make guests happy this holiday season.
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Spice up your holiday dinner table this season

Spice up your holiday dinner table this season

HOLIDAY RECIPE: Tastes have evolved over the years, and that evolution has afforded dinner hosts more wiggle room when planning holiday menus.
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I.C.Y.M.I.: The 25 Best Christmas Songs of All Time

I.C.Y.M.I.: The 25 Best Christmas Songs of All Time

HOLIDAY SONGS: The moment those familiar melodies start to play, we're instantly transported to a world filled with twinkling lights, sparkling snow, and the warm glow of the holiday season.
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