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Page 14 December 2018 The Catoctin Banner Newspaper www.TheCatoctinBanner.com Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com

Thanks and Giving — Continued from page 1

their shopping and gifting all come But, the majority of givers fall
together for their families. somewhere in the middle, picking
The extremely prepared are the a weekend here and there to
early birds who have their holiday peck away at their shopping lists,
gifts purchased and wrapped grabbing the final items just in time
months in advance, hiding them for family get-togethers. Though
in a locked-away safe place, away disguised in the materialistic
from the eyes of the kids. Then, shopping game, the togetherness
there are the extremely unprepared and camaraderie of being
procrastinators, who are scrambling surrounded by the people you care
to grab the latest and greatest gifts about most is what excites people Photo by Robbie White
fifteen minutes before the doors about this time of year.
close for Christmas Eve. Events like “Christmas in

Photo by Gracie Eyler

Family, extended family, and community members gather at the Ott House Pub and
Restaurant for a Thanksgiving feast. A tradition since 1970.

Thurmont” and “An Evening of history, remember loved ones who
Christmas Spirit” in Emmitsburg have passed, celebrate the moment,
give people a reason to cook, plan the best future, notice the little
celebrate, give thanks, and give to things, invite the big things, live
others. But…don’t forget to take a life fully, and appreciate family and
Linda Seiss is shown with fellow volunteer, Russell Long, in the kitchen at St. John’s moment, take a breath, reflect upon community. Be thankful. Be giving.
Lutheran Church.

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