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Follow these Christmas tree safety pointers
      Those who celebrate Christmas know that a Christmas tree is often the centerpiece to holiday decorating and celebrating. Presents are tucked beneath the bows, and for many it's a family affair choosing and decorating the tree. While there will be debates on both sides of the fence as to whether a real or artificial tree is better, it comes down to personal preference.
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Celebrate the holidays with great recipes
      What better way to celebrate the holidays than through sharing good food with friends and family? Festive foods make any occasion special, whether a family supper or an open house for friends and neighbors. Try these recipes this holiday season.
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Hats off to retired educators
      The Southwest Georgia Retired Educators held a "hats off" themed meeting in November. Area One director Lucy Dunn was one of the guest speakers. Past Area One director Commodore Conyers and AMBA representative Janie Hughes were also present.
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Blakely Senior Center
310 Meadowbrook Drive
      Daily Events Dec. 8 — Rhythm band practice - 10:30-11:30. Lunch: Beef hotdog with chili, cole slaw, broccoli, hot dog bun, sliced pears. Dec. 9 — Physical fitness - 10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m. VNA blood pressures - 11 a.m. Lunch: Turkey and gravy, creamed potatoes, peas and carrots, wheat bread, fresh fruit.
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Don't get unravelled over wrapping gifts
      The countdown to Christmas has begun and in the race to get every gift bought, and every detail right for the ensuing holiday, we often forget one crucial step: wrapping the presents. While some people may shutter at the idea of spending hours in crowded stores picking out presents, many others cringe at the idea of having to wrap all of their holiday finds.
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Tackling the Christmas traditions
      Though Christmas is a holiday that is deeply rooted in religious as well as familial traditions, the origin of many of those traditions remains a mystery to many. Some such traditions, including the origin of the holiday's annual date, December 25, continue to be a topic of debate among even the most accomplished historians.
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