Gift guide 2014 first edition

Gift Guide

First EditionNovember 27, 2014

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Christmas shopping locallyRather than shopping online this Christmas or heading into the city, consider some of the great shopping options here in Squamish. You’ll be investing in the community, reducing your environmental impact and will probably receive much better customer service.

Shop SquamishFind unique and handmade gifts, Squamish logo wear and so much more at The Squamish Store in the Adventure Centre.

Great gift ideas for everyone on your list

THE SQUAMISH STORE

The Squamish Store - located in the Adventure Centre 604.815.5084

Downtown Squamish is a great place to start

your Christmas shopping. With snow-

capped Mount Garibaldi in the distance, you

couldn’t have a more beautiful setting. Add

sparkle from the lights down Cleveland Avenue,

the backdrop of festive creativity in shop windows

and, of course, the Christmas parade, and your

holiday scene is set.

One thing Squamish excels at is great small

businesses, and you’re really spoiled for choice

downtown.

Your kitchen can be kitted out three times over

with beautiful products from our local kitchen

shop, which has everything you’ll need from cute

cookie cutters to large roasting trays. Plus lots of

hostess gift ideas.

The new cheese shop on Cleveland will transform

your post-dinner cheese board into a beautiful

display of B.C.-made cheeses, and our chocolate

store (a Squamish staple for many years) will curb

your sweet cravings with its large selection of

handmade chocolates and treats.

Give the big brands a cold shoulder for another

new shop on Cleveland selling locally made soaps,

shampoos, lip balms and creams. Head to the

back of the shop to explore the herbal apothecary

and the chance to purchase hidden gems such as

fresh vanilla beans.

Creativity abounds at our local flower store,

which is also a great place for cards, gift wrap and

vintage-style gifts. And don’t forget the kids’ store.

With a train set and kitchen inside, the children

will stay occupied while you run around choosing

gifts and stocking stuffers.

Pets too are in for a treat from the huge range of

toys at our local pet store.

There are also shoe shops, clothes shops, yarn

shops, homeware shops, outdoor shops, liquor

stores and so much more.

So to add a local slant to your gift-giving,

downtown Squamish is a great place to start. Just

don’t forget to pause for a moment, put your feet

up and enjoy a locally poured coffee or bite to eat

from the cafes in town.

Downtown

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Shop SquamishFind unique and handmade gifts, Squamish logo wear and so much more at The Squamish Store in the Adventure Centre.

Great gift ideas for everyone on your list

THE SQUAMISH STORE

The Squamish Store - located in the Adventure Centre 604.815.5084

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This year’s Squamish Christmas market and parade is going to be better and

more neighbourly than ever. Everyone knows no community does

Christmas like Squamish does Christmas.(OK, maybe that New York place does a

satisfactory job, but never mind, next to that one, Squamish does it best.)The 2014 Squamish Christmas Market and

Santa Parade, to be held Friday, Dec. 5, combine old favourites like pony and carriage rides, road hockey and a visit from Santa (in a helicopter, of course) with a new market location and parade route.The market will be in the middle of

Cleveland Avenue between Winnipeg and Victoria Streets and the Santa Parade will travel right through the market, down Cleveland Avenue from Pemberton to Main Streets.Centering the market on Cleveland

Avenue is to make the shopping experience cosier, like a European market where vendors and people are snuggled in together, according to organizer Cindy Cardiff. She said the street will be closed to traffic this year.

“We have been wanting to do this for years,” she said.The market has been growing every year,

with 50 unique and eclectic vendors taking part last year. Cardiff said she expects about the same this year. “It is a chance to mingle with neighbours,

do a little bit of Christmas shopping with unique artisan vendors — there will be food and Christmas carols with live, local music,” said Cardiff, who organizes the event along with Gregory Fischer and Michael and Monika Kanka. “It has got a real community feel.” The new parade route is to ensure that the

most people possible see the parade while at the same time not have the parade participants travel long stretches without much of an audience, according to Cardiff. The old route went down Second Avenue, where previous years there were few people, she said.Cardiff said she is hoping for mild weather

and that plenty of parade participants and spectators come out.

SQUAMISH CHRISTMAS MARKET AND SANTA PARADE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SEASONNew market location and parade route aim to expand family-friendly event

JENNIFER THUNCHER [email protected]

STORY AND ART: continued on p4


STORY AND ART CONTEST FOR CHILDRENBack this year, leading up to the market and

parade, is the “What Christmas means to me” youth literary and art contest. Last year the contest was for elementary school students only, but this year it is for all school children. The three young winners will get to go for a helicopter ride with Santa. The deadline for entries is Nov. 28 at 4 p.m. For more details go to www.squamishchristmas.com.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE DEC. 5The 8th Annual Squamish Christmas Market and The Santa Parade will be held Friday, Dec. 5. The market runs 3-9 p.m. and the parade

jingles and jangles through downtown from 7-8 p.m. To register to be in the parade email info@

squamishchristmas.com or call 604-849-0435. Parade participants are to gather on Third Avenue behind Save-On-Foods at 6 p.m.

SQUAMISH: Continued from p3

FILE PHOTO BY REBECCA ALDOUS/THE SQUAMISH CHIEFSanta arrives for the 2013 Christmas market and parade. Word is the jolly one will be at this year’s event as well.


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604.892.556738068 Cleveland Ave, Downtown Squamish

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Join us for the First Annual

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Artisan Holiday Celebrationin the Squamish Public Library

Friday, December 5th 1:00 - 4:00pmSaturday, December 6th 10:00 - 4:00pmSunday, December 7th 10:00 - 3:00pm

ARTISAN MARKET LIVE MUSIC ART DEMOSFREE COMMUNITY EVENT!

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Artisan vendors: There are still a few spots available.Contact Lisa-Scarlett Cruji at [email protected]

Preview a sampling of

the art in The Foyer Gallery

lobby cases starting December 2nd.

Preview a sampling

of the art in the Foyer Gallery

lobby cases starting

December 2nd.

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PHOTO BY OLIVIA BEVAN/SPECIAL TO THE SQUAMISH CHIEFLeigh-Anne Kaiser, originally from South African, enjoys going to the beach on Christmas Day.

My Favourite Christmas Traditions

Leigh-Anne KaiserMother of two, downtown Squamish

My fondest memories of Christmas traditions are from my home country South Africa – a Southern hemisphere Christmas. Every year we would go on our summer holiday to a

little town called Ballito in Kwa-Zulu Natal.Christmas dinner was held on Christmas Eve with all

the family. And, after a feast, the children (anyone under the age of 30) were allowed to open their present from my grandparents.Christmas morning was always a very, very early

start. Everyone would crowd around the Christmas tree and wait for Nanny to finish her tea, so she could play ‘Mother Christmas.’After the excitement of opening presents, it was time

for the beach. We would spend the rest of the day on the beach, breaking up the fun with lunch of leftovers from our feast the night before.Even though we now live in Squamish and have a

‘white Christmas,’ we still honour my family tradition and take a walk down to Nexen beach on Christmas Day.

– As told to Olivia Bevan


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PHOTOS BY OLIVIA BEVAN/SPECIAL TO THE SQUAMISH CHIEFDoris Suarez, originally from The Philippines, hangs a traditional star lantern every Christmas.

Doris SuarezMother of five, Mamquam area of Squamish

I arrived in Canada four years ago with Robert, my husband of 25 years, and children Jed, 24, Meryl, 21, Justin, 20, Hans, 17, and Joaquin, 14.We learned to love Squamish, the abundance of

nature and the beautiful people, too!Every year our family is always excited to put up

the Christmas tree and hang the Philippines’ traditional star lantern.Our family’s love of music has us singing Christmas

carols both traditional and popular as early as November.It brings so much joy but, at the same time, it makes

us feel wistful and homesick as it brings back memories of Christmases past with our families back home.On Christmas Eve, we attend our church service to

celebrate the birth of Jesus, for he is the reason for the season.After the service we gather together with family,

relatives and friends in one house for food, feasting and fellowship. We share dinner together, usually noodles (our symbol for long life) and a special Filipino delicacy like sweet sticky rice, our symbol for family unity. We also exchange gifts as a sign of love and gratitude to one another. We have so much to be thankful for to God for the so many countless blessings we receive throughout the year.

- As told to Olivia Bevan


Just off Highway 99 at Squamishsquamishstation.com15 ShopS & ServiceS

S H O P P I N G C E N T R E

Celebrating the Season!shops & Services:

AC&D (Squamish) Insurance Services Ltd. . . . . . . . . (604) 892-1033

A&W Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (604) 815-0833

Bosley’s Pet Food Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (604) 892-5537

Corsa Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (604) 892-3331

Health Food Heaven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (604) 815-0001

Home Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (604) 892-3711

Kitchen Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (604) 815-0707

Little Caesar’s Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (604) 892-3444

Nesters Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (604) 815-0733

Quizno’s Classic Subs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (604) 815-4163

Starbucks Coffee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (604) 815-4334

The Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (604) 892-5774

TD Financial Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (604) 892-8300

Thornhill Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .coming soon

Valhalla Pure Outfitters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (604) 892-9092

White Spot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (604) 892-7477

Wishing each of you

All the Best and a

Wonderful Holiday Season!

604 815 0833

This holiday season, start your day off right with A&W’s Classic Breakfast2 eggs, bacon, & toast

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Looking for a great stocking stuffer or gift idea?

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Great Christmas gift ideas for everyone on your list!

The Source 1200 Hunter Place, Squamish, BC

604.892.5774 www.thesource.ca

I WANT THAT!

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Every pet has a wish listCheck their gifts off your list today!

Bosley’s Squamish Station#630-1200 Hunter Place | (604) 892-5537

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Largest seLection of Vitamin suppLements in the sea to sky corridor

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Wishing Everybody a Very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

604-849-0909We are open

Mon - Fri 8:30 am – 6:00 pmSaturdays 10:00am – 4:00 pm

For all Your Insurance needs!Home • Auto • Business • Travel

We look forward to helping you with all of your insurance needs. Our friendly professional

staff is here to answer all of your questions.

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Your Gourmet Kitchen Store

Cookware, Bakeware, Knives, Gadgets, Electrics, Linens and Housewares.

Great Gifts for AnyoneExclusive dealer for Vitamix and All Clad in the Sea to Sky Corridor.

kitchencorner.ca830 - 1200 Hunter Place, Downtown Squamish

Squamish Station Shopping Centre

604 815 0707oPen : Monday - Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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home hardware squamishsquamish station shopping Centre

604.892.3711

Merry Christmas!Holiday Decorating

Starts at Home

Decorations and Gifts for everyone on your list

We’ve got you covered!

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Just off Highway 99 at Squamishsquamishstation.com15 ShopS & ServiceS

S H O P P I N G C E N T R E

Celebrating the Season!shops & Services:

AC&D (Squamish) Insurance Services Ltd. . . . . . . . . (604) 892-1033

A&W Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (604) 815-0833

Bosley’s Pet Food Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (604) 892-5537

Corsa Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (604) 892-3331

Health Food Heaven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (604) 815-0001

Home Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (604) 892-3711

Kitchen Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (604) 815-0707

Little Caesar’s Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (604) 892-3444

Nesters Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (604) 815-0733

Quizno’s Classic Subs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (604) 815-4163

Starbucks Coffee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (604) 815-4334

The Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (604) 892-5774

TD Financial Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (604) 892-8300

Thornhill Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .coming soon

Valhalla Pure Outfitters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (604) 892-9092

White Spot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (604) 892-7477

Wishing each of you

All the Best and a

Wonderful Holiday Season!

604 815 0833

This holiday season, start your day off right with A&W’s Classic Breakfast2 eggs, bacon, & toast

Only $3.99

Looking for a great stocking stuffer or gift idea?

The Dub CarD!Reloadable & Delicious

ANW_GiftGuide1_14487.indd 1 2014-11-20 4:49 PM

Great Christmas gift ideas for everyone on your list!

The Source 1200 Hunter Place, Squamish, BC

604.892.5774 www.thesource.ca

I WANT THAT!

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Every pet has a wish listCheck their gifts off your list today!

WE’VE GOTTHE PERFECT

GIFTS TO BRING THEM

JOY

Bosley’s Squamish Station#630-1200 Hunter Place | (604) 892-5537

Vitamin supplements are a great way to make sure you’re getting the nutrients your body needs. If your eating habits are less than ideal, viamin supplements can help fill in the g a p s ...

Whether it’s for a specific health concern or just to support overall health and well-being. Health Food Heaven offers the best prices in the Sea to Sky corridor on an extensive selection of vitamins and minerals. For more than 18 years Health Food Heaven has been and still is the leading retailer of vitamin supplements.

Largest seLection of Vitamin suppLements in the sea to sky corridor

604 815 0001 #520 - 1200 Hunter Place, Squamishfacebook.com/HealthFoodHeaven | healthfoodheaven.com

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Wishing Everybody a Very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

604-849-0909We are open

Mon - Fri 8:30 am – 6:00 pmSaturdays 10:00am – 4:00 pm

For all Your Insurance needs!Home • Auto • Business • Travel

We look forward to helping you with all of your insurance needs. Our friendly professional

staff is here to answer all of your questions.

ACD_Bentall.indd 1 2014-11-20 12:07 PM

Your Gourmet Kitchen Store

Cookware, Bakeware, Knives, Gadgets, Electrics, Linens and Housewares.

Great Gifts for AnyoneExclusive dealer for Vitamix and All Clad in the Sea to Sky Corridor.

kitchencorner.ca830 - 1200 Hunter Place, Downtown Squamish

Squamish Station Shopping Centre

604 815 0707oPen : Monday - Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

KitchenCorner_Bentall.indd 1 2014-11-20 12:17 PM

home hardware squamishsquamish station shopping Centre

604.892.3711

Merry Christmas!Holiday Decorating

Starts at Home

Decorations and Gifts for everyone on your list

We’ve got you covered!

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Paul and Anne SoukupGaribaldi Estates

We moved to B.C. from Germany in 1976, and we celebrate Christmas Eve. Traditionally, many people would go to midnight mass and, when they arrived home, the presents were there. Everything came together that night and was delivered by the Christ-child [the traditional gift bringer at Christmas]. You wouldn’t even see the tree until you came home. The very old way is that this was also when you would have your feast.My parents didn’t go to church but usually a day or

two before Christmas they would decorate a room in secret in the house. The children weren’t allowed in but I still remember trying to peek through the keyhole. It was all very magical.Also, we don’t have Santa, we have Saint Nicholas. On

Dec. 6, we would put our boots outside for him to fill with goodies such as nuts, mandarin oranges and a chocolate if we’d been good.When our sons were at school here and heard that

their friends got presents on Christmas morning, they asked for their presents that day too. We tried it for one year but they hated it and wanted to go back to celebrating on Christmas Eve. It just seems more magical when it’s dark outside and you have just the candlelight (back when we had real candles on the tree).We still celebrate on Christmas Eve with my sons, and

their wives and girlfriends. Then, on Christmas Day, they celebrate at home. My sons get the best of both worlds.


PHOTO BY OLIVIA BEVAN/SPECIAL TO THE SQUAMISH CHIEFCarolyn Morris says she gathers with family and friends and soaks up each moment of the magic of the holidays.

PHOTO BY OLIVIA BEVAN/SPECIAL TO THE SQUAMISH CHIEFPaul and Anne Soukup, who moved to B.C. from Germany in 1976, gather with family on Christmas Eve in the German style and fi nd it magical when it’s dark outside and there’s candlelight.


Carolyn MorrisGaribaldi Estates

I once struggled with the Christmas holidays. I felt resentment for the invasion of materialism upon this traditional celebration. I then decided that the choice was mine: to dismiss the holidays completely in personal rebellion, or to take what I truly love about them, and foster that. I chose the latter.The holidays for me are a time to come together with

family and friends, celebrating the abundance that we have, in many dimensions, with awareness and gratitude.It is always a challenge not to get lost in the chaos of

the season, but it is a worthwhile task to pursue, in setting intention and soaking up each moment of the undeniable magic of the holiday season!



Garibaldi Estates is home to a collection of

local shops including ones that will have the

kids kitted out and their toy sacks filled, all while

they play on the swings nearby.

The main shopping strip of Garibaldi Estates is a

great location to find gifts for outdoor devotees on

every level. Ski fanatics, hiking buffs, snowshoers

and fresh air enthusiasts will all find something

suitable for their stocking. You’ll also find a little

store selling socks with a lifetime guarantee – a

suitable investment for any hardy Squamish local.

This area of town is also an essential destination

to find gifts for men who are hard to buy for,

including tools, gadgets, gear (for everything you

could ever think of) and the world’s best

underwear. If you’re really stuck, there’s always a

gift card for coffee and a new Christmas mug.

Behind the big box stores is a wonderful addition

to Garibaldi Estates. This flower shop, garden

shop and farm market will help you deck the halls

and fill your fridge with all the essentials this

Christmas, as well as being a source for locally

made stocking stuffers and hostess treats.

The bigger stores in this area will also keep you

stockpiled in everything required to pull off a

successful holiday season, including cards,

wrapping paper, last-minute gifts and champagne

for the New Year.

And, when both your credit card and feet are

exhausted, head round the back of the strip for a

little pick-me-up at one of the many dining

choices there, ranging from the more exotic

Mexican, Indian and Japanese, to good old British

fish and chips.

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PHOTO BY OLIVIA BEVAN/SPECIAL TO THE SQUAMISH CHIEFLynda Maximenko prefers to make her own gifts, sourcing her materials at Squamish shops, rather than shopping in Vancouver malls.

Lynda MaximenkoGaribaldi Highlands

My favourite tradition over the Christmas season is to celebrate and enjoy the season in a stress-free way.Decades ago I decided to do something different for

Christmas gift-giving and that was to buy all my presents in Vancouver shopping malls. As I was walking in and out of shops in a desperate state of searching, I realized that this was not the atmosphere for me. From that moment on I have made most of my presents. Everything I need to create the perfect Christmas can be sourced in Squamish shops or at the farmers’ market.We always start Christmas morning with my husband

Rick’s spectacular breakfast, then a walk in the woods. Dinner is traditional family favourite fare with son Max and daughter-in-law Breanne. We celebrate with a free-range turkey from the Upper Squamish Valley. The turkey looks a bit odd as the legs are taken off, deboned, stuffed, wrapped and stuck back on the bird – it kind of looks like a turkey with two casts on.I love having time to socialize and party, but am also

enthused to just have time to relax in front of the fire and do extreme Sudoku.

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PHOTO BY OLIVIA BEVAN/SPECIAL TO THE SQUAMISH CHIEFChris Singer enjoys getting together with a large extended family for a meal at his parents’ house.

Chris SingerDowntown Squamish

I celebrate Christmas by getting together with my family for Christmas dinner. On Christmas Day, the whole extended family comes over to

my parents’ house. Aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters and even cousins all come over to the house. We then all prepare a dish for the meal to help out with dinner.It’s a fun process where we all work together to prepare a

different part of dinner and it gives us a chance to enjoy each other’s company.



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PHOTO BY OLIVIA BEVAN/SPECIAL TO THE SQUAMISH CHIEFFiona and Chris Miller are shown with daughters Chloe and Penny.

Fiona and Chris MillerBrackendale

Most Christmases, we love to escape to our cabin on Savary Island, where we like to celebrate with close family and friends and have a lovely Christmas meal with all the trimmings.It can feel like we are the only people on the Island at

that time of the year. The beaches and trails are pretty deserted, and the kids run wild and love to comb the beaches for beach glass and shells.We usually have a fire to burn all the tree debris that

we rake up, and toast marshmallows (if we’ve remembered to pack them – because one of the only drawbacks of Christmas on Savary is having to bring onto the island everything we will need for the duration of the holidays including food and presents).We also have a big search for ‘the perfect Christmas

tree’, which usually involves a flask of hot chocolate, mince pies and mandarin oranges along the way.The question our kids asks each year is, “How does

Santa get down our chimney when we have the fire in our airtight stove going all day and night?” Somehow he always seems to manage!



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Brackendale, Business Park, & Valleycliffe

Squamish Business Park is a handyman’s heaven,

with everything you could need for both small

and big projects to ready your home for Christmas. If

renovations are on your wish list, don’t start

anything until you’ve shopped here. Their DIY

experts are also an excellent source of inspiration

and sage advice.

However, if the thought of jackhammers in your

living room on Boxing Day is testing your nerves, a

Christmas tipple may be just the treat. A new craft

distillery which uses only 100 per cent Canadian

grains in all its products opened recently on

Progress Way. Shoppers also have the chance to try

before they buy in their tasting room.

You might not expect local food at this end of town

but there are two wonderful places to buy baked

goods and sit for a sandwich. Both are owned by

immensely talented chefs whose food is irresistible.

Pets are also in for a treat. Not only are their

favourite foods available from a well-established pet

food and supply store on Commercial Place but,

should they require a good pre-Christmas groom, a

pet lounge on Industrial Way takes care of everything

from a ‘pawdicure’ to a bath, cut and style.

Venture into Valleycliffe and you’ll find a

hidden-away esthetics and day spa, with a coffee

shop next door selling home-made treats. A great

getaway for exhausted Christmas shoppers or those

sprucing up for New Year.

In the opposite direction is Brackendale where,

among beautiful scenery and winter eagles, are

great gifts to be had for both art lovers and trail

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PHOTO BY OLIVIA BEVAN/SPECIAL TO THE SQUAMISH CHIEFKristine Sederholm, originally from Sweden, is shown posing with Julbock, Sweden’s yule goat.

Kristine SederholmSquamish

I grew up in the south of Sweden, which is flat, with a very mild climate. Luckily my grandparents on my mother’s side lived further north, so we regularly got to experience a white Christmas at their house.My grandfather would go all out, dressing up in full

Santa (Jultomten) regalia. He would make an excuse for needing to be away during Christmas Eve, then he’d get on his ‘spark’ (short for ‘sparkstötting’ or sleigh), place the jute sack full of presents on the front and, with a candle lantern in hand, make his way up the driveway to our grandparents’ house, with us kids gazing through the window, waiting with great anticipation for Jultomten to knock on the door.Swedes also have a very strange tradition of watching

the annual Disney ‘Christmas special’, which has been a TV staple since the ’60s – everyone watches it at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve, followed by either the big present frenzy with Jultomten and the Christmas smorgasbord (Julbord), or dinner first, then presents.My favourite tradition is the Julbord. My grandfather

hunted moose, and my grandmother was a great cook, who made the best moose roast, and the ultimate moose/beef meatballs. In the centre of the Julbord was the Christmas ham (no turkey), with a mustard glaze which can be tricky get just right.I’m not much of a cook myself, but I do make a point

of making meatballs for Christmas, though moose meat is substituted with bison. The lingonberry sauce (a must-have with meatballs) is substituted quite well by cranberry sauce.


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Recipes continued on page 20

Cream of Mushroom Soup

Using a variety of fresh mushrooms will enhance the fl avour of this soup.

¼ cup butter

½ cup onion, fi nely chopped

1 lb. button or assorted mushrooms

6 tbsp. all-purpose fl our

6 cups homemade chicken stock

1 bay leaf

2 tsp. fresh parsley, minced

salt to taste

¼ tsp. ground white pepper

2 tbsp. butter

1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1 cup whipping cream

½ cup sour cream

1 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped

Over medium heat in a large, heavy saucepan, melt butter. Add onion and mushroom stems. Cook until onion is soft; do not brown. Stir in fl our and add stock. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.

Add bay leaf, parsley, salt to taste and pepper. Simmer for about 20 minutes. Strain and return liquid to pan. Discard contents of strainer.

In skillet, over medium heat, melt butter; add sliced mushrooms and sauté for about 4 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Add mushrooms to strained soup and simmer for 20 minutes.

Add whipping cream to medium-sized bowl. Gradually add 2 cups of soup. Stir and return mixture to soup, stirring constantly.

Heat gently for 2 minutes; whisk in sour cream. Taste and adjust seasonings. Heat to serving temperature but do not boil.

Serves 8.

“Beyond Buckshot and Bourbon” is a potluck of recipes assembled from Fran Schultz’s past thirty years in the food and hospitality arena. Some of these recipes have been shared by family and friends, and others have been modifi ed or adapted for waterfowl and wild game use. Try them this holiday season for a twist on traditional fare.

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Mango, Avocado & Chicken Salad

For ease in preparing this dish, use the meat from a store-bought rotisserie chicken, or if you prefer white meat only and home-cooked chicken, season and roast 3 bone-in chicken breast halves.

2 lb. roasted chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces

5 tbsp. fresh lime juice

1 tbsp. peeled and minced ginger

2 tsp. light oil

3 tbsp. minced fresh cilantro, plus 1 cup whole leaves

5 cups mixed spring greens

3 mangoes, peeled and sliced

2 avocados, pitted, peeled and sliced

2 tbsp. minced red onion, plus several thin slices

In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp. of the lime juice, the ginger, ¼ tsp. salt, the oil and 1 tbsp. of the minced cilantro.

Add 1 cup of the whole cilantro leaves and lettuce and mix with the dressing.

Arrange the greens on a platter, or individual plates, and evenly place sliced mango over the top.

Drizzle with 1 tbsp. of lime juice.

Arrange chicken over the top, followed by the avocado. Drizzle the avocado with remaining 2 tbsp. of lime juice.

Sprinkle remaining chopped cilantro over the top. Serve immediately.

Makes 6 to 8 starter salads or 4 main-dish salads.

Apple, Apricot, Plum & Sausage Stuffing

This fruit-infused stuffi ng is great when served with roasted birds but is equally satisfying when paired up with other wild meats.

½ cup butter

2 medium onions, fi nely chopped

1 large stalk celery, fi nely chopped

1 lb. sausage, casing removed and cut into sugar cube-sized pieces

8 cups toasted bread cubes (multigrain if possible)

1-1/2 tart apples, diced, skin on

1 cup fresh or dried apricots, diced

½ cup fresh plums, diced (or stewed)

salt and pepper

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

2 tsp. chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp. dried

2 tsp. fresh sage, chopped or 1 tsp. dried

1 bay leaf

1 beaten egg

¾ cup homemade chicken stock

In a heavy skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add celery and onions, cooking vegetables until soft. Add sausage and cook for about 3 minutes. Cool.

Combine cooled sausage mixture with remaining ingredients and place in baking dish. Bake covered in a 350 F oven for 1 hour. Remove cover and continue to bake for another 15 minutes.

1 large stalk celery, fi nely chopped

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Two-Cheese Potato Casserole

This recipe can be made a day in advance. For those counting calories, use light versions of the cream cheese and sour cream.

5 large russet potatoes, peeled and quartered

8 tbsp. butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ cup minced onion

4 oz. cream cheese

¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

1 cup sour cream

salt and pepper

In a large pot of unsalted water, boil potatoes until cooked but not mushy. Drain well. Mash and set aside.

In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat and cook garlic and onion until soft but not browned. Set aside.

In a bowl, beat cream cheese until softened. Add half the parmesan cheese and all of the sour cream.

Add to potatoes and beat. With a slotted spoon, remove garlic and onions from skillet to potatoes. Pour in half of butter remaining in skillet. Mix thoroughly. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Transfer to shallow casserole and drizzle with remaining butter. Sprinkle remaining parmesan over top. Bake uncovered in moderate oven until heated through and slightly browned.

Serves 8.

Good Ol’ Apple Crisp

When serving this, set out a gallon of vanilla ice cream. You can add fresh cranberries or a combination of fresh fruits to the apples.

5 cooking apples, cored and sliced, skin on

2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/3 cup soft butter

½ cup all-purpose fl our

¼ cup whole wheat fl our

¾ cup brown sugar

3 tbsp. hot water

Spray a 9x13 baking dish and place sliced apples in it. Sprinkle lemon juice over apples.

In a large bowl, combine butter, fl ours and brown sugar. Work together with hands until crumb mixture forms. Spread over apples. Add water to pan.

Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes or until top is nicely browned.

Serves 6 to 8.


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Craft Fairs & Markets

Mamquam Elementary Christmas Craft FairNov. 27, 6 to 8 p.m.The annual Christmas Craft Fair will include the famous bake sale, a silent auction, a cake walk, a candy kabob table and professional Santa photos.

Garibaldi Highlands Elementary Christmas Craft FairDec. 4, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.One of Squamish’s most popular holiday events, the Garibaldi Highlands Elementary School Christmas Craft Fair features craft rooms where kids can make gifts and holiday items, and a gym full of tables selling everything from candles to decorations, plus a photo booth, silent auction and much more.

Squamish Christmas MarketDec. 5, 3 to 9 p.m.Cleveland Ave. between Winnipeg and Victoria streetsEnjoy the sounds, sights, and smells of a traditional outdoor European Christmas Market with a West Coast twist. Browse plenty of original artwork, weavings, ceramics, jewelry and unique handmade items, plus sample yummy holiday treats and maybe meet an elf or two.

Foyer Gallery Artisan Holiday CelebrationDec. 5, 6, 7, Squamish Public LibraryDec. 5 from 1 to 4 p.m., Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Don’t miss this celebration, which will include an artisan market, live music and art demos. Peruse the pottery, jewelry, art cards, paintings, felted hats and other gifts.

Cedar Valley Waldorf School Christmas FairDec. 6, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.The 12th annual Christmas Fair features a wide range of children’s and adult activities, handmade items and gifts in the market , as well as sweet treats and hot drinks to enjoy around a roaring bonfi re, plus barbecued snacks, too.

Brackendale Art Gallery Christmas Craft FairDec. 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Get into the Christmas spirit with a holiday craft fair featuring fi nely crafted holiday gifts, live music, refreshments, a cozy fi replace and lots of seasonal good cheer.

SPIRIT OF CHRISTMASNov. 27Sea to Sky Gondola

Celebrate the Spirit of Christmas at the Sea to Sky Gondola and experience

spectacular views of snow-capped mountain. Explore a pristine winter

wonderland with snowshoeing, tubing or for the adventurous, backcountry

skiing. Inside, take in the festivities at the decorated Summit Lodge, where

scheduled holiday performances and special seasonal events will take place

throughout the month December.

MEMORY TREE CELEBRATIONNov. 28On the Farm Country Market

Bring family and friends for the lighting of a 25-foot Christmas tree and take

time to remember loved ones who have passed. The event hopes to usher in a

little light to those memories with a candle ceremony and the lighting of the

Christmas tree. The farm will also have its selection of Christmas trees on

hand. Starts at 6 p.m.

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONYNov. 28Sea to Sky Gondola

Join in the cherished holiday traditions of tree lighting and classic Christmas

caroling, all while enjoying hot chocolate, fondue and the magic of the

holidays when the Sea to Sky Gondola re-opens for its fi rst day of the winter

season. The Sea to Sky Singers will be at the Summit Lodge to perform your

favourite Christmas music including Jingle Bells, O Christmas Tree and Deck

the Halls. Starts at 6 p.m.

THE POLAR EXPRESSNov. 29 – Dec. 14West Coast Railway Heritage Park

The seventh annual Polar Express – the only one in Canada – features

a memorable one-hour train ride with entertainment and onboard

refreshments, plus an expanded “North Pole Workshop” and new for 2014

the Gingerbread Village in the Roundhouse. Make sure to visit Santa and Ms.

Claus, take a mini rail ride and explore the park.

Departure times at 10 a.m., noon, 2 and 4 p.m.

SCOUT CHRISTMAS TREE SALESNov. 30 – onwardCanadian Tire

Buy a real Christmas tree this year and support the local Scout troupe at its

annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser located in the Canadian Tire parking lot.

Tree sales start at 2 p.m. on Nov. 30.

SANTA CLAUS PARADE

Dec. 5Downtown Squamish

The jolly old elf makes his annual early appearance in Squamish

with a festive parade that winds its way along Cleveland

Avenue from Pemberton Street to Main Street and right

through the middle of the Christmas Market.

The parade starts at 7 p.m.

STORYTIME AT THE GONDOLADec. 5, 12, 19Sea to Sky Gondola

Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and cookies overlooking the beauty of Howe

Sound from the Summit Lodge while listening to some of your favourite and

most beloved holiday and seasonal stories.

Event runs 10:30 to 11 a.m. with special guest storyteller from the Squamish

Public Library Dec. 12 from 4:30 to 5 p.m.

CAROLING AT THE SUMMIT LODGEDec. 6Sea to Sky Gondola

Experience the warmth and magic of the season as you gather amongst

family and friends for a cozy evening of carols performed by North Shore

Carolers. Hot chocolate will be served. Starts at 4 p.m.

HOLIDAY EVENTS CAROL’S CAROLSDec. 7Squamish United Church

Join the community in a wonderful evening of Christmas Carol performances

and sing-alongs. Starts at 6:30 p.m.

SEA TO SKY SINGERSDec. 6 and 7St. John the Divine Anglican Church

Experience the “Glory of Christmas” as the Sea to Sky Singers welcome local

soloists, Teira Andreeff, Naomi Radawiec, and Eliza Carter for an inspiring

presentation of “Gloria” by Antonio Vivaldi, plus holiday favourites and a

traditional sing-along. Tickets are $15.

Starts at 7:30 p.m. (Dec. 6) and 2 p.m. (Dec. 7)

SANTA BRUNCH AND PHOTOSDec. 6 and 7Sea to Sky Gondola

Santa Claus is coming to Sea to Sky Gondola! Children of all ages are invited

to visit the Summit Dec. 6 and 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for a special

holiday brunch, followed by photos with Santa and festive holiday activities

that include Santa postcard writing and magical reindeer treat making.

Event runs from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

FOOD AND TOY DRIVEDec. 11McDonald’s Restaurant in Squamish

Bring a new toy, non-perishable food item, or cash donation to support

Squamish Community Christmas Care and the Squamish Food Bank.

Event runs between 6 and 10 a.m.

CHEAKAMUS CENTRE HOLIDAY GATHERING

Dec. 12Cheakamus Centre Outdoor School

Come celebrate the holiday season in a festive, natural setting in a

9,000-square-foot “tree house” above the forest fl oor, with seasonal drinks

and dinner prepared by Chef Wade and his talented culinary team. Partial

proceeds to be donated to Squamish Helping Hands Society.

Event runs 5:30 to 10 p.m.

CLASSIC CHORAL CHRISTMASDec. 13Sea to Sky Gondola

The gondola’s Summit Lodge will be fi lled with the magical sound of

holiday-themed choral music performed by Squamish choirs, including

Quest University (1 p.m.), The Brackendale Elementary School Choir (1:45

p.m.), Squamish Academy of Music Chamber Ensemble (2:30 p.m.) and the

Mamquam Elementary School Choir (3:15 p.m.). Each will each perform a

chosen selection of traditional Christmas songs from their repertoire.

Event runs 1 to 4 p.m.

HOLIDAY CONCERTDec. 14Sea to Sky Gondola

Get into the Spirit of Christmas through seasonal musical performances at

the Sea to Sky Gondola. The all-ages concert will kick-off with a Christmas

carol sing-along by the fi re with candles followed by a showcase of local

musical talent hosted in partnership with Squamish Academy of Music.


STUDENT CHRISTMAS CONCERTDec. 21Brackendale Art Gallery

Local musician and music teacher Cam Salay hosts a seasonal Christmas

concert and recital featuring all your favourite holiday hits played by his

talented students. Admission is free.

Concert starts at 6 p.m.

CHRISTMAS EVE AT BAGDec. 24Brackendale Art Gallery

A popular community potluck gathering open to all members of the

Squamish community, and an annual local get-together. Bring your favourite

appetizer, side dish or dessert and join the fun. RSVP required.

Event starts at 5 p.m.


Craft Fairs & Markets

Mamquam Elementary Christmas Craft FairNov. 27, 6 to 8 p.m.The annual Christmas Craft Fair will include the famous bake sale, a silent auction, a cake walk, a candy kabob table and professional Santa photos.

Garibaldi Highlands Elementary Christmas Craft FairDec. 4, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.One of Squamish’s most popular holiday events, the Garibaldi Highlands Elementary School Christmas Craft Fair features craft rooms where kids can make gifts and holiday items, and a gym full of tables selling everything from candles to decorations, plus a photo booth, silent auction and much more.

Squamish Christmas MarketDec. 5, 3 to 9 p.m.Cleveland Ave. between Winnipeg and Victoria streetsEnjoy the sounds, sights, and smells of a traditional outdoor European Christmas Market with a West Coast twist. Browse plenty of original artwork, weavings, ceramics, jewelry and unique handmade items, plus sample yummy holiday treats and maybe meet an elf or two.

Foyer Gallery Artisan Holiday CelebrationDec. 5, 6, 7, Squamish Public LibraryDec. 5 from 1 to 4 p.m., Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Don’t miss this celebration, which will include an artisan market, live music and art demos. Peruse the pottery, jewelry, art cards, paintings, felted hats and other gifts.

Cedar Valley Waldorf School Christmas FairDec. 6, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.The 12th annual Christmas Fair features a wide range of children’s and adult activities, handmade items and gifts in the market , as well as sweet treats and hot drinks to enjoy around a roaring bonfi re, plus barbecued snacks, too.

Brackendale Art Gallery Christmas Craft FairDec. 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Get into the Christmas spirit with a holiday craft fair featuring fi nely crafted holiday gifts, live music, refreshments, a cozy fi replace and lots of seasonal good cheer.

SPIRIT OF CHRISTMASNov. 27Sea to Sky Gondola

Celebrate the Spirit of Christmas at the Sea to Sky Gondola and experience

spectacular views of snow-capped mountain. Explore a pristine winter

wonderland with snowshoeing, tubing or for the adventurous, backcountry

skiing. Inside, take in the festivities at the decorated Summit Lodge, where

scheduled holiday performances and special seasonal events will take place

throughout the month December.

MEMORY TREE CELEBRATIONNov. 28On the Farm Country Market

Bring family and friends for the lighting of a 25-foot Christmas tree and take

time to remember loved ones who have passed. The event hopes to usher in a

little light to those memories with a candle ceremony and the lighting of the

Christmas tree. The farm will also have its selection of Christmas trees on

hand. Starts at 6 p.m.

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONYNov. 28Sea to Sky Gondola

Join in the cherished holiday traditions of tree lighting and classic Christmas

caroling, all while enjoying hot chocolate, fondue and the magic of the

holidays when the Sea to Sky Gondola re-opens for its fi rst day of the winter

season. The Sea to Sky Singers will be at the Summit Lodge to perform your

favourite Christmas music including Jingle Bells, O Christmas Tree and Deck

the Halls. Starts at 6 p.m.

THE POLAR EXPRESSNov. 29 – Dec. 14West Coast Railway Heritage Park

The seventh annual Polar Express – the only one in Canada – features

a memorable one-hour train ride with entertainment and onboard

refreshments, plus an expanded “North Pole Workshop” and new for 2014

the Gingerbread Village in the Roundhouse. Make sure to visit Santa and Ms.

Claus, take a mini rail ride and explore the park.

Departure times at 10 a.m., noon, 2 and 4 p.m.

SCOUT CHRISTMAS TREE SALESNov. 30 – onwardCanadian Tire

Buy a real Christmas tree this year and support the local Scout troupe at its

annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser located in the Canadian Tire parking lot.

Tree sales start at 2 p.m. on Nov. 30.

SANTA CLAUS PARADE

Dec. 5Downtown Squamish

The jolly old elf makes his annual early appearance in Squamish

with a festive parade that winds its way along Cleveland

Avenue from Pemberton Street to Main Street and right

through the middle of the Christmas Market.

The parade starts at 7 p.m.

STORYTIME AT THE GONDOLADec. 5, 12, 19Sea to Sky Gondola

Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and cookies overlooking the beauty of Howe

Sound from the Summit Lodge while listening to some of your favourite and

most beloved holiday and seasonal stories.

Event runs 10:30 to 11 a.m. with special guest storyteller from the Squamish

Public Library Dec. 12 from 4:30 to 5 p.m.

CAROLING AT THE SUMMIT LODGEDec. 6Sea to Sky Gondola

Experience the warmth and magic of the season as you gather amongst

family and friends for a cozy evening of carols performed by North Shore

Carolers. Hot chocolate will be served. Starts at 4 p.m.

HOLIDAY EVENTS CAROL’S CAROLSDec. 7Squamish United Church

Join the community in a wonderful evening of Christmas Carol performances

and sing-alongs. Starts at 6:30 p.m.

SEA TO SKY SINGERSDec. 6 and 7St. John the Divine Anglican Church

Experience the “Glory of Christmas” as the Sea to Sky Singers welcome local

soloists, Teira Andreeff, Naomi Radawiec, and Eliza Carter for an inspiring

presentation of “Gloria” by Antonio Vivaldi, plus holiday favourites and a

traditional sing-along. Tickets are $15.

Starts at 7:30 p.m. (Dec. 6) and 2 p.m. (Dec. 7)

SANTA BRUNCH AND PHOTOSDec. 6 and 7Sea to Sky Gondola

Santa Claus is coming to Sea to Sky Gondola! Children of all ages are invited

to visit the Summit Dec. 6 and 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for a special

holiday brunch, followed by photos with Santa and festive holiday activities

that include Santa postcard writing and magical reindeer treat making.

Event runs from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

FOOD AND TOY DRIVEDec. 11McDonald’s Restaurant in Squamish

Bring a new toy, non-perishable food item, or cash donation to support

Squamish Community Christmas Care and the Squamish Food Bank.

Event runs between 6 and 10 a.m.

CHEAKAMUS CENTRE HOLIDAY GATHERING

Dec. 12Cheakamus Centre Outdoor School

Come celebrate the holiday season in a festive, natural setting in a

9,000-square-foot “tree house” above the forest fl oor, with seasonal drinks

and dinner prepared by Chef Wade and his talented culinary team. Partial

proceeds to be donated to Squamish Helping Hands Society.

Event runs 5:30 to 10 p.m.

CLASSIC CHORAL CHRISTMASDec. 13Sea to Sky Gondola

The gondola’s Summit Lodge will be fi lled with the magical sound of

holiday-themed choral music performed by Squamish choirs, including

Quest University (1 p.m.), The Brackendale Elementary School Choir (1:45

p.m.), Squamish Academy of Music Chamber Ensemble (2:30 p.m.) and the

Mamquam Elementary School Choir (3:15 p.m.). Each will each perform a

chosen selection of traditional Christmas songs from their repertoire.


HOLIDAY CONCERTDec. 14Sea to Sky Gondola

Get into the Spirit of Christmas through seasonal musical performances at

the Sea to Sky Gondola. The all-ages concert will kick-off with a Christmas

carol sing-along by the fi re with candles followed by a showcase of local

musical talent hosted in partnership with Squamish Academy of Music.


STUDENT CHRISTMAS CONCERTDec. 21Brackendale Art Gallery

Local musician and music teacher Cam Salay hosts a seasonal Christmas

concert and recital featuring all your favourite holiday hits played by his

talented students. Admission is free.

Concert starts at 6 p.m.

CHRISTMAS EVE AT BAGDec. 24Brackendale Art Gallery

A popular community potluck gathering open to all members of the

Squamish community, and an annual local get-together. Bring your favourite

appetizer, side dish or dessert and join the fun. RSVP required.

Event starts at 5 p.m.


Documents

Gift guide 2014 first edition