“You can tell a lot about a person by the way they handle three things: a rainy day, lost luggage and tangled Christmas tree lights.” –Maya Angelou

Ready or not, here it comes! The Holiday Season is upon us. This special two-week Wanderings edition aims to bridge the gap between Thanksgiving and Santa's first appearances, with Small Business Saturday in between. Oh wait - our first Santa visit will be on Black Friday already, at Blairstown’s Jingle Eve! Don’t worry, there will be many more opportunities to see the big guy, and even have breakfast with him, in the coming weeks.

Each of our downtown centers has special events, including tree lightings, to encourage you to shop small and local this season.

For those interested in handcrafted treasures - whether creating something yourself, or seeking crafty gifts made by others - Warren County has you covered! The weekend of December 7-8 is especially festive.

Centenary Stage Company’s Holiday Family Spectacular, A Christmas Carol, runs Nov. 29-Dec. 14, and two lucky Wanderings subscribers – Joanne B. of Voorhees and MaryAnn S. of Kempton, PA - won tickets by entering a previous drawing. Enjoy the show!

We know, it would be nice to enjoy a peaceful Thanksgiving before launching headlong into Christmas, but that’s the way it goes. So if you find yourself getting frustrated with that lost luggage and tangled light strings, scroll through this issue for some holiday cheer!

Happy Thanksgiving, and Happy Wanderings!