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The Activity Column Catherine Dugan’s guide to staying in... this week, be the judge of your holiday season! At the risk o landing on the Naughty list, I’m going to say it — Santa Claus is hypercritical. I know that judging is a big part o his job, but have you seen Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer? Santa is downright rude to Rudolph and the residents o the Island o Misit Toys — his hiring practices probably violate the North Pole’s version o the ADA. This year, when the world’s rugrats are having a rough time, I hope he’s more tolerant. Kids are wearing their masks, missing their friends and putting up with Zoom school. Some slack, please, Santa. Santa’s helpers share their boss’ judgmental nature, especially that El on the Shelf, who wields unreasonable power throughout the buildup to Christmas. He may show up to monitor the children’s behavior, but he’s also judging parents on their ability to stretch the Christmas magic over an entire month. Shelie — the El assigned to Elaine’s — keeps wandering of, and it’s up to participants in their walking tour to ind him. Mrs. Claus searched the entire North Pole with no success, and she needs help. Tours run every Saturday through December 26 from 1 to 5. Tickets are $25, beverages permitted and this “open air theater” event is suitable for all ages. Group sizes are limited and masks are required. Call ahead to conirm times and for more information — 609-884-4358. A little light judgment can be festive, especially when you’re judging holiday lights. Cape May’s homes and businesses are all gussied up for Christmas, and the judges in the “Light Up Cape May” contest will award prizes to winners in the categories o Best Residence, Best Business, Best Window, Best Olde Fashioned Display, Judges’ Choice and Peoples’ Choice. Stroll the streets and make your own selection, then go to capemaystrong.com to see i the judges agree. There’s also a “Not Your Grandma’s Fruitcake Baking Contest.” Maxed out on entrants, this event will whet your appetite for the much-maligned Christmas dish. I’m hopeful that the winner’s recipe gets published — pandemic bakers mastered sourdough and need a new baking challenge. For a judgment-free activity, check out East Lynne Theater Company’s Yuletide Tales: Stories and Songs for the Holidays available for free — donations welcomed — on YouTube. Sing and clap along with musicians and let storytellers lit your spirits, even i you can’t predict the ending. Enjoy this production dedicated to medical professionals. Visit www. eastlynnetheater.org for more information. Hats Tees Tanks Sweatshirts Hoodies Zip-Ups Masks Art 15% off entire store December 11-17 Open daily December 11 through December 31 130 Park Boulevard • 609-884-2760 • theflyingfishstudio.com December 10, 2020 EXIT ZERO Page 39