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THURSDAY . NOVEMBER 30 . 2017 Holidays in the Palisades PHOTO: Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer at Will Rogers State Historic Park PAGE 2 PALISADIAN-POST 90272 MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 30, 2017 Ahh … the holidays! For many, this is both a favorite time I love the holidays. Putting together this of year and also a stressful time of year. edition of 90272 Magazine helped get me Oftentimes we get wrapped up in finish- in the spirit, so I hope it does the same for ing holiday shopping lists (check out our you! five-page Gift Guide on Page 22 for some In these pages you’ll find a range of ideas), cooking the perfect dish for Christ- stories—Gabriella Bock took a look at mas dinner or forgetting when the first night holiday traditions around the world, Patrick of Hanukkah is (it’s Dec. 12—tricky, since it Frank shared some holiday-time wine sug- changes every year). gestions and Matthew Meyer opened up But it’s important, especially as life the Palisadian-Post archives to remind us seems to get crazier and more hectic, to what holidays looked like years ago in the stick to our personal traditions and remem- Palisades. ber what the holidays are all about. Sit back, break out My family celebrates a little bit of ev- the hot cocoa and erything. In honor of my father’s roots, we relax: It’s the best time light a menorah. We gather on Christmas of the year. morning to exchange gifts, but follow that with a brunch of lox and bagels. And although I hate when Daylight Sarah Shmerling Saving Time ends and it gets darker earlier, Managing Editor TABLE OF CONTENTS 12 Days of Giving Back .................................................................... 4 Holiday Events in the Palisades .......................................................6 Creating the Perfect Holiday Celebration .................................... 7 Experience ATAM Palisades This Holiday.........................................7 What’s Under the Christmas Tree? ................................................. 8 Holiday Craft: Pine Cone Garland .................................................... 9 8 10 A Brief History of Holiday Traditions ............................................... 10 Pacific Palisades Democratic Club ..............................................12 Food Trends to Look Out for in 2018 ..............................................13 Show Off Your Holiday Best ............................................................14 Six Hearty Wines for Winter’s Chill ..................................................16 Keep Kids Busy This Holiday Season...............................................17 Top Five Palisades Things to Look Forward to in 2018 .................18 The Spirit of the Season .................................................................. 20 Holiday Gift Guide ..........................................................................22 Palisadians Dance Into the Holiday Season ................................28 SoCalGas Offers Tips for Colder Weather ....................................30 Staying Safe in the Palisades .........................................................31 Lighting Up LA ..................................................................................32 Palisadians to Perform With Angel City Chorale .........................34 A Blast from Holidays Past ..............................................................36 Stress-Free Dental Visits Are Here .................................................. 37 A Time for Giving—A Time for Receiving ..................................... 38 20 NOVEMBER 30, 2017 PALISADIAN-POST 90272 MAGAZINE PAGE 3 PAGE 4 PALISADIAN-POST 90272 MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 30, 2017 12 Days of Giving Back CHECk 'GIvING BACk' OFF yOUR HOLIDAy LIST By GIFTING TO ONE OF THESE PALISADES-affiliated ORGANIzations 1. ARTSReach,ARTSReach, run by the with cancer and other Dollies MakingMaking AA DifferDiffer-- who have lost a child, door in Malibu, Cali- Pepperdine University life-threatening illnessillnesses- ence.ence. dolliesmakinga- griefHaven’sgriefHaven’s goal is to fornia Wildlife Center Center for the Arts, is a esthroughout throughout the the child’s sick difference.org provide hope, support protects native wildlife community outreach child’streatment, treatment, The Let TheIt Be and a haven from grief. through rehabilitation, program that provides LetFoundation It Be Foundation focuses on 6. Faith-based charitable griefhaven.org/dona- education and conser- free theatre perfor- focusesthe entire on family. the entire the- organization Dream tion.shtml vation. cawildlife.org mances to Los Angeles family.letitbefoundation.org/ theletitbefoun- Center finds and fills area students. arts.pep- dation.org/donatedonate the needs of struggling 9. Homeboy Industries 12. Palisades Cares orga- perdine.edu/support/ people from all over the provides hope, training nizes and promotes guild.htm 4. Crayon Collection works United States by provid- and support to former- service activities in to make sure that no ing food and clothing. ly gang-involved and the Los Angeles area, 2. Dedicated to prevent- gently used crayon dreamcenter.org/do-- previously incarcerat- including food drives for ing child abuse, toas well goes to waste by col- nate ed men and women the Westside Food Bank, treatingas treating and and educating educat- lecting them from local throughout Los Angeles holiday toy drives and at-risking at-risk children, children, and Olive to restaurants and getting 7. With board members County. support.home- more. palisadescares. preserving,Crest has provided Olive Crest them into classrooms. who reside in the Pal- boyindustries.org org/home.html hasemergency provided and emergen long- - crayoncollection.org/ isades, Present Now cyterm and shelter long-term for abused, shelter donate.html assists mothers and their 10. Founded by Michelle forvulnerable abused, and vulnerable neglect - children who are enter- Christie, No Limits teach- anded children neglected for over children 40 5. A group of women ing domestic violence es deaf children the skills foryears. over olivecrest.org/ 40 years. ol- create one-of-a-kind shelters by providing to succeed in school ivecrest.org/donatedonate Dollies and Teddy Bears both necessary and and in life through its to send to children all specialty items for chil- national theater group 3. Focused on providing over the world who are dren. presentnow.org and educational cen- ongoing support and in need of something 8. Providing resources to ters. crowdrise.com/mi- services to families of special from right here parents, siblings, family chelle-christie-no-limits children diagnosed in the Palisades through members and friends 11. With a home base next Photo courtesy of DMAD Our Seafood Party Platters and Gift Cards are perfect for the Holidays. Order online at www.smseafoodmarket.com! "The Greta" www.mamanetmoigamins.com Santa Monica 1000 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401 Phone: (310) 393-5244 Costa Mesa 154 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Phone: (949) 574-0274 www.smseafoodmarket.com NOVEMBER 30, 2017 PALISADIAN-POST 90272 MAGAZINE PAGE 5 chairman’s circle - top 1% nationwide Happy Holidays from our family to yours! in escrow coming soon 14839 w sunset BlVd 718 radcliffe aVe pacific palisades pacific palisades sold sold 547 n tahQuitZ pl 625 haVerford aVe pacific palisades pacific palisades THEFEILGROUP.COM 310.230.3752 [email protected] PAGE 6 PALISADIAN-POST 90272 MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 30, 2017 Holiday Events in the Palisades By MATTHEW MEyER Reporter 11 Palisades Branch Library ’Tis the Season to Be Jolly eeling festive? So are some of your favorite organiza- DEC 4 p.m tions around town. Check out these events to fill out Flights of Fantasy Story Theatre celebrates the many tradi- Fyour holiday calendar. tions which occur in December with its signature spin on folk tales, fables, poetry and songs. Children of all ages and their 01 Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce families are invited to a free, interactive, festive performance Holiday Ho! Ho! Ho! 2017 sponsored by We Read Together. DEC 5 p.m. – 8 p.m., LAFD Station 69 to Antioch and Swarthmore The Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce will welcome 13 Palisades Lutheran Church Santa Claus and his Mrs. to town, boarding the fire truck at Advent Pageant Featuring STAR Preschool and PLC Youth LAFD Station 69 alongside Mr. and Miss Palisades, Honorary DEC 6 p.m. Mayor kevin Nealon, and current Chamber President Susan Enjoy a soup supper for families at 6:15 p.m. (bring your fa- Payne. Music by the homegrown Oom-Pa-Pa band. vorite pot of soup to share), followed by the advent pageant and carol singing at 7 p.m. 03 Palisades Lutheran Church Ladies Christmas Tea Chabad of Pacific Palisades DEC 27 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Palisades Public Menorah Lighting Photos by Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer The women of Palisades Lutheran Church invite you to join DEC 5:30 p.m., Corner of Swarthmore and Sunset them at their third annual Christmas Tea. There will be good- Join Chabad of Pacific Palisades for a menorah lighting ies to eat, entertainment and, of course, plenty of tea. $5 event, complete with music, latkes, donuts, chocolate coins, admission, RSvP to [email protected]. arts and crafts, and more. Admission is free. 4-8 Palisades Charter High School VAPA Winter Concert Week Palisadian-Post DEC 7 p.m., Mercer Hall Pali High’s visual and performing artists mark the season with www.PaliPost.com . (310) 454-1321 a series of performances for the whole community. Band Concert on Dec. 4; Choir Concert on Dec. 5; Jazz Concert on Dec. 6; Dance