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Editorials How to Help During the Holidays Lensey Wilson, Staff Writer The holiday season is a great time to give back, below is a list that can help you do just that. Operation Christmas Child; Samaritans Purse: The organiza tion is based out of Boone, North Carolina. This is a unique project of Samaritan’s Purse that enables caring people to share God’s love with hurting girls and boys in the far corners of the globe. Take an ordinary shoe box, fill it with toys and other presents and you have an extraordi nary gift for a child in need of joy and hope. Angel Tree: Angel Tree is a ministry of Prison Fellowship, delivering love in the form of Christmas gifts and a message of hope to children of prisoners. All Salvation Army locations have angel trees. Holiday Project: The Holiday Project’s mission is to enrich the expe rience of the holidays by arranging visits to people confined to nursing homes, hospitals and other institutions. Make A Wish: Make this holiday season special by helping a child’s dream come true. Make a Wish’s unique holiday donation options will help grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical condi tions. Family Giving Tree: The Family Giving Tree fulfills the exact holiday wish and provides backpacks filled with school supplies to those chil dren in the most need in our communities while inspiring the values of kindness, philanthropy and volunteerism. via Getty Images Toys For Tots: Donate a new toy or give a donation to help make Christ mas a little brighter for a needy child in your community. If you are able there is not a more perfect time to spread holiday cheer with those that otherwise might not get to experience the joys of the holi days. Activities to Do During the Holidays Kelly Wallace, A&E Editor Wondering what to do over the month long winter break? Have no fear there are plenty of opportunities to have fun and stay warm this break! If you love Christmas lights, then you will enjoy Christmas Town at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia. Enjoy a night full of magic and hot chocolate as you tour Busch Garden’s theme park fully decorated in lights. If you have sugar plums dancing in your head, go enjoy The Nutcracker performed by the Carolina Ballet at the Duke Energy Center in downtown Raleigh from Nov. 28 to Dec. 28. If you are on a tight bud get and trying to save money this holiday season, then explore Pinterest’s endless holiday craft ideas. Pinterest is also a great way to find new and old holiday recipes for those of you who love to bake! Want to spend time with your hometown friends? Grab some hot chocolate and cozy up for ABC Family 25 Days of Christmas countdown to Christmas. ABC Family plays some of the most beloved Christmas movies such as “Na tional I>ampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” “The Santa Claus,” “The Polar Express,” “Elf,” “Prancer,” “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and “Home Alone.” That’s just to name a few; you can checkout ABC Family’s full list of movies on their website. It is also a great time over our break to give back to our commu nity. Volunteer at a homeless shelter or conduct a food drive. Clean out your closet over break and donate clothes, jackets, gloves, hats, and shoes to the Salvation Army. It is a great way to get organized and also give to those during the holidays. This is the season for giving and it doesn’t even require spending money. No matter how you spend your break, stay warm and enjoy the month. Check out our new website! meredithherald.wordpress.com Meredith Hacks: Life Hacks for Aveneins Ansels! This week: Holiday Recipe - Peppermint Bark makes 2.25 pounds Ingredients: 2 pounds white chocolate Instructions: 1. Line a large jellyroll pan with heavy-duty foil. 30 small peppermint candy canes 2. Place white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave on medium setting for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. 3. Place candy canes in a plastic bag, or between two pieces of waxed paper. Using a mallet or rolling pin, break the candy canes into chunks. Stir peppermint into melted white choco late. Spread evenly in pan, and chill until set, about 1 hour. Break into pieces by slamming pan on counter.
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