Fun ways to make Christmas Eve even more special for kids Parents know that nothing quite matches the excitement young children feel on Christmas Eve. On the day before Christmas, youngsters anxiously anticipate the arrival of Santa Claus that evening, and are perhaps even more excited by the prospects of the following morning, when they’ll race into the living room and discover all that the

Be your best brunch host this holiday season Much is made about the main course during a holiday meal, and for good reason. Food features prominently during the holiday season, and many a lasting memory is made around the family dinner table each December. Though it’s impossible to exaggerate the importance of the main course during a holiday celebration with family and friends, savvy

Dean Nelson talks to area basketball officials during a workshop at Wolf Point High School last week. More basketball referees are still needed. If interested, contact Nelson, Brock Copenhaver or Eric Peterson. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

Makes 28 servings Olive oil, to coat baking sheet 28 mushrooms (2 1⁄2 inches in diameter), stemmed ½ cup butter (1 stick) 1 small onion, minced 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced ¾ cup Italian breadcrumbs ½ cup Romano cheese, grated 3 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped Salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Preheat oven to 350 F. Drizzle olive oil on baking

Decorate safely this holiday season The holiday season wouldn’t be the same without decorations, which go a long way toward establishing the festive atmosphere that dominates the month of December. Injuries and accidents may be the furthest thing from people’s minds when decorating for the holidays, but the potential for such outcomes is there. This season, holiday celebrants are urged

Symbolism features prominently throughout the holiday season. When walking around in December, or even earlier, individuals can’t help but notice lighting displays, decked out Christmas trees in town centers and other symbols that are synonymous with the holiday season. Gingerbread houses may or may not be on public display, but these impressive constructions are yet another notable sign that