Reciprocity. A word that might be hard to pronounce, but whose definition seems especially appropriate during the holidays. If we understand that the giving of gifts almost always initiates a reaction, and we listen to, or observe, that response, we’
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Jen Keough and her family participate in the annual Wreaths Across America Day at the South Florida National Cemetery, ensuring that all veterans’ graves are decorated. Photo provided
By Jan Engoren
One good way to make yourself feel good over the ho
The Kozlov family from Boca Raton walks through the illuminated tree canopy and past the Ice Queen and Ice King during ‘Light the Lights,’ Mizner Park’s annual tree lighting ceremony held Nov. 19. The festivities will be open to the public through th
Salty Dog Paddle held a Dog Friendly Ugly Sweater Contest at Death or Glory in Delray Beach on Nov. 28. Salty Dog Paddle hosts an evening at the end of each month at the restaurant as a way to raise money for severely injured rescue dogs. Scroll down
By Rich Pollack
Highland Beach’s Nativity scene — stationed on the front lawn of Town Hall during the holidays — could be history.
A nearby large menorah could also be banished should the town follow the request of a national organization that argues
By Janis Fontaine
As people prepare to celebrate Easter and Passover toward the beginning of April, food is definitely part of the plan.
Both holidays are celebrations: Passover celebrates the freedom of the Israelites after centuries of slavery. E
I purchased the angel that sits atop our Christmas tree while on a trip to Mexico many years ago. She’s hammered tin with a painted face and poised to sing carols from a songbook clasped in her hands.
This year she’s going to take a break and sit on
Actor Michael Walters, well known to audiences at The Wick Theatre in Boca Raton, portrays the jolly old elf while doing a personalized video call as part of LiveSantaCalls.com. Tim Stepien / The Coastal Star
Keeping the holiday spirit alive in 2020
By Amy Woods
Coastal residents, like pretty much everyone else, cannot wait to put 2020 behind them and for obvious reasons —coronavirus, unemployment woes and the faltering economy, to name a few.
But as the year comes to an end, area charities are
Deb Barnes, who owns eight cats, says they ‘give my life a sense of purpose and responsibility.’ She plans to give them more time in her enclosed backyard this month. Photo provided
By Arden Moore
Know who deserves to top our holiday gift list this
ABOVE: Workers prepare a socially distanced, pod seating layout at Old School Square in Delray Beach for the return of its Friday Concert Series on Oct. 23. The first concert featured ‘The Long Run: A Journey Through the Music of the Eagles.’ BELOW:
Modern Boca Mom website author Michelle Olson-Rogers, her husband, Andrew, and daughter, Avery, visit the Boca Express Train Museum. Photo provided
By Janis Fontaine
Every mom (or dad) needs a friend like Michelle Olson-Rogers. Someone else who has
By Arden Moore
When facing new or strange circumstances, far too many dogs transform into scaredy-cats and far too many cats become doggone full of fright. This full-throttle fear factor kicks into high gear during the holiday season.
From Halloween
Dogs relax at Barkingham Palace in Delray Beach while their owners are away. The boarding and day-care facility provides a safe, comfortable place to stay with chances to play. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Arden Moore
Strange but jovial people bur
Roberto Bentez and Roberto Baster, Meisner Electric employees, use a cherry picker
to construct the 100-foot Christmas tree at Old School Square on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach.
Building the tree is a monthlong community event that brings together
Kelly Sellers and Katie Morris, the editor’s nieces,
make their grandmother’s family cookie recipe in the early 1990s.
Family photo
December sets me thinking about the sweet smells from my mom’s kitchen on chilly Midwest winter days. Mom really
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Sunday - 12/6 - The Evolution of the Torah Over 3000 Years at Temple Sinai, 2475 W Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach. Dr. Leon Weissberg, Judaic studies scholar
Making Christmas and Hanukkah gifts look good isn’t difficult
if you know the basics and have the right tools.
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Wrapping a gift, step by step.
Adding a little coastal flair.
By Mary Thurwachter
Preparing for the holidays come
I can’t really explain why I have written a children’s book about a sea star named Rosie — although, I do fancy myself a writer, and The Coastal Star’s masthead does feature a sea star.
So … mix those elements with a friend’s recommendation
Clockwise from bottom: Cranberry Chipotle Cheddar by Carr Valley,
Tomme Fleur Verte, Cahill Porter and Rogue River Bleu.
Cheese board and cheese selection provided by Cheese Course, Boca Raton.
Libby Volgyes/The Coastal Star
Cahill Porter cheese
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