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Home fragrances create a warm, inviting environment, especially during the holidays. The scent of cinnamon and vanilla can conjure thoughts of freshly baked cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning, while a blend of evergreens, cedar and musk might bring back memories of Christmas tree hunting in the woods, or a fresh fir in a childhood living room.

No need to camp out overnight on the cold streets of Pasadena to get close to the world’s most iconic parade. Reserved grandstand seats for prime parade viewing are available through Sharp Seating, the official seating company for the parade for more than 85 years.

The office of Dr. Marilyn Mehlmauer, Dr. Sogol Saghari and now Dr. Narineh Zohrabian has been in Pasadena for more than 20 years, offering a variety of safe, effective anti-aging therapies such as laser rejuvenation, injectible fillers, Botox, peels and minimally invasive surgery to enhance personal appearance and help patients “age youthfully.

Based on the original story by Hans Christian Andersen, this wintertime tale — presented by California Contemporary Ballet — is a longtime holiday favorite that has played to sold-out Glendale audiences for the past 13 years. This edition of the “Snow Queen” will be staged at the Glendale Community College Theater Dec.

Exchanging holiday gifts with friends and family is one of the joys of the season. But coming up with unique and meaningful gift ideas can be a daunting task. Everyone’s been in the position of trying to find the perfect gift for that impossible-to-buy-for person.

Satisfy your hunger beforehand with something rich in protein or fiber but low in fat, calories and carbs that will nevertheless alleviate the growling in your stomach, making for a smart and guilt-free snacking choice. Dried fruits and nuts are always a good choice, and they’re quite portable for holiday travels.

Plenty of high-tech toys encourage creativity, but to really fire up a child’s imagination it’s hard to beat the power of timeless, classic toys that rely on low-tech interaction rather than on electronics.

Seasonal traditions and making merry with family and friends can be completely overwhelming — a winter whirlwind of events to attend and to-do lists to complete. In fact, more than 80% of Americans find the holiday season to be “somewhat” or “very” stressful, according to an About.