December 2013

“December's wintery breath is already clouding the pond, frosting the pane, obscuring summer's memory” ~John Geddes

                    Interesting Facts about the Month of December

• In December, Nobel Prizes are awarded. 
• On December 3, 1967, the first heart transplant was completed. 
• On December 4, 1791, The Observer newspaper (the first Sunday newspaper) was first published in Britain. 
• Poinsettia Day is on December 12th.
• On December 17, 1903, the Wright Brothers made their first flight.  
• December 27th is National Chocolate Day 

Canandaigua December Happenings

Santa’s Here!

VISIT Santa at Commons Park

Santa Hours: November 30th –December 22nd

6:00 – 8:00pm Thursday & Fridays 

Noon – 4:00pm Saturdays

Stella's Fall Festival

December 8, 2013

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

"The Magic Guy" performs from 1-4 pm! Food & Entertainment. SANTA will be visiting during the festival! One Free Holiday Ornament per Child!  

Light Up Canandaigua! 2013

December 12, 2013

Enjoy touring houses and business lit up in competitive holiday décor and lights! Free tour buses will again be available to the public as well as delicious holiday cookies and hot beverages on Dec. 12. Starting Dec. 12 in the afternoon, pick up a map at the Chamber or download the map from the Chamber’s homepage to take your own family and friends. Tour until January 1.

Bristol Mountain Weekend Family Fun Nights

December 14, 2013 - March 9, 2014

If you see yourself living in your apartment for the foreseeable future, you are not alone. Chances are, you may fall into a category labeled “perma-renter.” For perma-renters, apartment living isn’t a temporary situation; it’s a preferred way of life. The 5 Economic Factors that Favor the Perma-Renter explain why renting is chosen way of life by a large percentage of Americans.

There's no need to downsize your holiday expectations with a small space to decorate. Our space-saving ideas bring the merriment of Christmas into even the tiniest corners, thanks to simple accents like miniature Christmas trees, homemade garlands, and pretty place settings. Read up on Holiday Decorating Ideas for Small Spaces

December is the month for chocolate....

Ah chocolate!  Ah peppermint!  Together they make a wonderful combination. Add this Peppermint Fudge to your repertoire of holiday delights. You'll find the creamy fudge topped with pieces of crushed peppermint hard to resist.

May the magic of the holiday season fill each corner of your home and heart! Happy Holidays!  

 ~The Staff at The Hammocks at Canandaigua