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Earth crackers for those who appreciate the spirit of Christmas as it is manifested in the traditions of other countries, like Finland and Sweden. And how about crackers with a Dickenstheme from that 19th century Victorian time, in which the miserly Scrooge learns to give and love, with quotes from Dickens’s novels? There are also cracker sets for chocolate lovers, for puzzle devotees, charade enthusiasts, tea or cocoa lovers and more. The Classic Family cracker contains the Gillian Crackers-designed paper hat with images of reindeer, or holly, or pine cones, among others. “The hats really differentiate our crackers; they take quite a while to make” says McCrostie. “Then there is an activity pack containing a Christmas joke, a reindeer or Santa ornament, nothing that is not in good taste for the fam- �� Like us �� “Muskoka’s Specialists” IN DECORATIVE, INSULATING AND SPECIALTY WINDOW SHADES Free shop at home or cottage consultation for a full line of window blinds or shutters �� VISIT OUR SHOWROOM Hours: Thurs and Fri 12:30 to 4:00 or by appointment 102 Lindgren Rd. W., Unit #5, HUNTSVILLE 705-789-1236 or 1-800-561-1351 www.windowquiltmuskoka.com • wqblinds@windowquiltmuskoka.com www.muskokamagazine.com Winter 2012/2013 47
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