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The holidays often spark old flames of arguments between families. Some quarrels may seem unavoidable, but they often take away from the tender and loving spirit of this time of year.
In my family, there are a few issues that come up every year: Is “Die Hard” a Christmas movie? Is Dan Fogelberg’s “Same Old Lang Syne” a Christmas song?
As silly as these topics may seem, they can cause a lighthearted debate around your dinner table. If you’re struggling to start a conversation with a relative you haven’t seen in a while, bring these questions up. You may discover you have more common ground than you originally thought.
Here’s this weekends events:
Can’t find a gift for the artist in your life? Look no further than the Holiday Show and Sale at Butler Art Center, 344 S. Main St. Pop in during gallery hours until Friday, Dec. 30.
The Butler Little Theatre’s rendition of “A Christmas Carol” continues Thursday, Dec. 8, through Saturday, Dec. 10. Support the local theater community by securing a seat!
Winter Lights in the Park will do more than light up the night at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9. Santa will greet guests, Mars High School Choir will sing carols, and a fireworks show will end the festivities in Adams Township Community Park, 698 Valencia Road.
Games, crafts, Christmas movies and pizza will all be available for children during the Parents Night Out Event from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9. Parents can get Christmas shopping done by dropping off their children at the Butler Township Park Building, 468 South Duffy Road, during that time. Children invited are ages 5 through 10 only. Register at bcpr.recdesk.com.
Santa is back at Preston Park, 415 S Eberhart Road, at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, for free photos with families. Free hot cocoa for all who attend, and folks are encouraged to bring a pair of socks to donate to Inspired Hearts and Hands for youth in our community.
On Saturday, Dec. 10, learn how to help birds in the harsh winter months during events at Succop Nature Park, 185 West Airport Road, and Buffalo Creek Nature Park, 154 Monroe Road, Sarver. The event lasts from 2 to 4 p.m.
A Winter Wonderland Extravaganza is being held Saturday, Dec. 10, at Butler Intermediate High School, 551 Fairground Hill Road. At 2 p.m., walk the hallways covered in twinkling lights, play reindeer games, meet Santa, sing Christmas karaoke and more! A holiday concert by the Tornado Varsity Voices will follow at 3 p.m.
The Christmas Craft Fair kicks off at Meridian Vets Club, 125 Vets Club Lane, at noon Sunday, Dec. 11. Find a gift for someone special!
The Christmas Musical at Saxonburg Memorial Church, 100 W. Main St., features a live orchestra and music Saturday, Dec. 10 and Sunday, Dec. 11. Performances are at 7:00 p.m. Saturday and 4:00 p.m. Sunday and are free and open to the public!
Experience Concordia at Cabot’s live Nativity story with live animals Sunday, Dec. 11. With performances at 4:30, 5:15 and 6 p.m. come a chance to meet Santa and for children 12 and younger to receive a gift.
