December 1988

A Flock of Angels

Every year at this wonderful holiday season, my mind follows the same train of thought. "Why can't we have these feelings of love and charity and helpfulness toward each other all yearlong?" Then, I realize all over again that there are lots of folks who do lovingly serve their fellow humans every day.

WINTER WREATH

'TIS THE SEASON!

FOR THE BIRDS

MERRY MATINEES

SWEET CELEBRATION

DEAR SANTA

HOLIDAY POTPOURRI

PET PLEASERS

SWEET CENTERPIECE

PROJECT ANGEL TREE

HOMELESS FAMILIES

TASTEFUL GIFTS

TREE TOUCHES

AMERICA'S HOMELESS FAMILIES

For the first time in his young life, 4-year-old Marcus and his baby brother and sisters won't celebrate Christmas around their own tree. They'll spend it instead in a Boston shelter for homeless families.

TRADITIONS TO TREASURE

Holidays often become fuller and more meaningful when they are marked with the familiarity of family traditions. Such traditions create a sense of continuity, comfort, and security for everyone-- especially children.

IT'S A WRAP!

Tired of digging through closets to find the right-size box for your holiday gifts? Call off the search! Instead, do what the Japanese do-- let the gift's shape determine how it is wrapped. These wrapping ideas and more can be found in Gift Wrapping; Creative Ideas from Japan (Kodansha International; to order a copy call 800/638-3030). Can you guess what's under wraps here? Look for the answers below. low.

DIET AND HEALTH

The setting: A friendly holiday party, complete with appetizers and beverages galore.

A SPLENDID WHITE CHRISTMAS

On Christmas Eve, a magical tree glistens with shiny glass baubles, a luminous garland, and a dusting of new-fallen snow. Its glow warms our hearts in the crisp, cold winter night. Come, celebrate the wonder of a frosty white holiday.

A SUGARPLUM CHRISTMAS

Visions of sugarplums and other delights dance through every child's head at Christmastime. Imaginations bring thoughts of toy soldiers and ballerina dolls, soft cuddly bears, and candy-covered ornaments bigger than life. Join us in a dreamland holiday of glittering gumdrops, bright candy canes, and frosty ice-cream cones, all wrapped into the merriest Christmas ever!

CHRISTMAS AT GRANDMA'S

Warm and wonderful memories of childhood Christmases at Grandma's fill the hearts of many of us. From far and near, aunts, uncles, and cousins drew close to join in celebrating the season.

FESTIVE GREETINGS

INDOOR BARBECUE

SMART MICROWAVE

BAKE A GINGERBREAD ... CAT?

MODERN-LOOK MIXER

COFFEE FOR ONE

SCREEN FOR SMALL SPACES

SAUSAGE SHOOTER

KITCHEN PROGRAMMER

NUTRITION INFORMATION

HOLIDAY PARTIES

You may find dollar signs dancing through your head now that the holiday party season is here. Don't fret. It is possible to gather friends and family for a little good cheer without overspending.

HOLIDAY HOW TO ORDER

HIGH-TECH GAZETTE

Here's a peek at today's electronic wonders-- better TV pictures, stereo sound, user-friendly designs; plus home office ideas and treats for the kids.

CHILD SAFETY SEATS

Despite mandatory-use laws in all states, many parents still don't buckle their kids into child safety seats correctly-- or at all. If they did, we could save 500 young lives a year. Here's what you should know.

TERRIFIC KIDS' ROOMS

They're fun, they're practical! Be the first on your block to spark your kids' imaginations with custom-crafted rooms like these.

LIGHT UP AN OLD HOUSE

Open up an ordinary room to a bright new level of light with towering spaces and walls packed with windows.

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THE MAN NEXT DOOR

Our Judy, 11, recently gave her tropical fish a new home, replacing the old simple bowl with a lighted tank and all the accessories. She now calls her fish the "yuppie guppies."