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Tasty tidbits about eggnog

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Eggnog is a rich and delicious beverage that has become synonymous with the most festive time of year. This milk- and egg-based concoction is tasty on its own, or it can be dressed up with other flavors and spiked with a favorite spirit when celebrating the holiday season with other adult partygoers.

BBB warns of the ‘12 Scams of Christmas’

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Lane Montz, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving northwestern Ohio and southeastern Michigan, shares the first three warnings about the 12 latest scams. With 2023 quickly winding down, Better Business Bureau has once again compiled its naughty list of the top 12 Scams of Christmas.

Christmas at the Cabin is December 8, 9 at Fulton County Fairgrounds

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The Museum of Fulton County will host Christmas at the Cabin, at the Fulton County Fairgrounds, Friday, December 8, and Saturday, December 9. Families can enjoy hands-on activities, holiday treats, meet Santa and more. Event hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday and 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday. Reservations are not required and admission is $15 per car.

Children’s Wonderland opens December 8

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Children’s Wonderland opens Friday, December 8 at Sylvania Tam-O-Shanter, 7060 Sylvania Avenue. An area tradition for more than 50 years, the event features dozens of classic exhibits, train rides and pictures with Santa. Hours are: December 8 through December 23, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; December 24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. The exhibit is closed Christmas Day. Visit playsylvania.com for prices and schedule of events.

Live nativity returns Saturday, December 9

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Salem Grace United Lutheran Church will host its annual live nativity for the community. Guests are invited to the church, 216 Main Street, Luckey, on Saturday, December 9, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Victory Center plans for expansion

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The Victory Center will expand to a third location. The new satellite location will be inside the ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital, 1200 Ralson Avenue, Defiance.

Holiday Edition

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“Jingle Bells” holds the Guinness World Record for being the first song played in space. It was played by the crew of NASA’s Gemini 6A space flight on December 16, Source: Guinness World Records Source: ABC News The largest gingerbread house on record was constructed at Bryan, Texas, in 2013.

Holiday shopping for those who seemingly have it all

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Made-for-TV movies often depict holiday shopping in the best possible light. The story’s protagonist wanders into the town center and easily finds everything on his or her list at a series of perfectly decorated local boutiques that have nary a shopper in sight.

Craft show is Sat., Dec. 9

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Northwood VFW Post 2984 will host a craft show on Saturday, December 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 102 West Andrus Road, Northwood.