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The magic of Christmas is upon us

FOR 11 years, North Vancouver Realtor Kim Thom has been hosting fundraising events to support Sheway, a pregnancy outreach program in the Downtown Eastside. "It started in 1999. I wanted to have a luncheon for some of my Realtor friends . . .

MERRY Christmas to the One Percent! Yes, it's me, Muffy de Rothschild, from whom you failed to receive festive greetings in 2010.

ONE of the greatest joys of the holiday season is sharing the time with loved ones, be that friends or family. But for some, the idea of having relatives or friends dropping by for a libation or two does not bring tidings of joy and Christmas cheer.

NOTICES Emergency Medical Cards: The Keep Well Society has produced medical alert packages containing cards to be carried with individuals and placed prominently at home to provide medical information for emergency care workers.

ONE of the trickiest things about the holiday season is tracking down the perfect gift for someone you care about.

I'LL always remember the progressive dinner our son Matt organized for our 25th anniversary.

DECEMBER is the best time of year to spritz on a new scent, as fragrance houses launch new releases and repackage old favourites into limited edition gift sets.

THE number of calls the British Columbia Automobile Association gets for roadside assistance typically doubles during wet, snowy winter months.

DEAR Mattie: What should I wear to my Christmas party? Curious in Lynn Valley Dear Lynn Valley: Where is the party? Who is having the party? You should ask yourself when putting your holiday outfit together.