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SKATING BY THE SEAFINEST TRADITIONS Luxury Lifestyle LivingSAN DIEGO BAY PARADE OF LIGHTSHORIZON NORTH COUNTY LIVING NATIVITY[ Continued from page 50 ]“Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” to life. Now inits 15th year, this delightful production animates the originalstorybook with a bewitching cast of enchanting characters,quirky costumes and spectacular sets. With performancesthrough Dec. 29, this show is perfect for children over 3 yearsold—and the 11 a.m. matinee production is open to all ages.A time-honored tradition of the boating community is the SanDiego Bay Parade of Lights (sdparadeoflights.org), where morethan 80 boats parade around the bay. On Dec. 9 and 16, enjoyboasts lavishly decorated around these year’s theme: “Our 41stAnniversary, USS Santa Claus.” Sunset kicks off the event withfireworks from the San Diego Bay Embarcadero.A memorable experience for the whole family is the LivingNativity created by the Horizon Christian Fellowship in RanchoSanta Fe (horizon.org). Enjoy a guided tour of a Bethlehemvillage where nine scenes from the life of Jesus are artfully stagedand reenacted. Historical details such as live goats and camelswill bring to life the remarkable stories of the first Christmas.Sample delicious treats from the Mediterranean marketplace,play games or make crafts from the time period, or ride a camel.More than 900 volunteers participate to make this an incredibleproduction for the two weekends before Christmas.There are many other local traditions to take in—all of whichsupport our city. Support the arts this season by taking in aperformance of “The Nutcracker” by the San Diego Ballet(sandiegoballet.org) or another local troupe. Discover uniquegifts made by local artists and artisans, or make your own artmemories with your loved ones. Take a stroll with your family onthe many pristine San Diego beaches and capture a Decembersunset. Share a meal and laugh with friends, or donate time orresources to your favorite charity. And take time to express loveand gratitude this holiday season towards those who serve inour military and their families.There are so many ways to celebrate our finest traditions thisholiday season. As Augusta E. Randal beautifully expressed,the holidays are “that magic blanket that wraps about us, thatsomething so intangible that it is like a fragrance... Always itwill be a day of remembrance—a day in which we think ofeverything we have ever loved.”52 FINEsd.com | facebook.com/FINEmagazines52