{"id":117701,"date":"2020-10-05T12:22:56","date_gmt":"2020-10-05T16:22:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/?p=117701"},"modified":"2024-12-30T13:25:11","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T18:25:11","slug":"kwanzaa-bhgre-season-of-sharing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/kwanzaa-bhgre-season-of-sharing\/","title":{"rendered":"Kwanzaa &#8211; BHGRE Season of Sharing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW132464172 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW132464172 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;44bf7db8-3009-43ed-8064-f5fab77aa8be|25&quot;,&quot;Properties&quot;:[134233614,&quot;true&quot;,201340122,&quot;1&quot;,469775450,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,469778129,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,469778324,&quot;Default Paragraph Font&quot;],&quot;ClassId&quot;:1179649}\">Discover<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW132464172 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW132464172 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">\u00a0great ways to celebrate\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW132464172 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW132464172 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">Kwanzaa<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW132464172 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW132464172 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">\u00a0this year<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW132464172 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW132464172 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">. Below are activities, recipes, and crafts you can do with the ones you love<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW132464172 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW132464172 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW132464172 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW132464172 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">Get ready for\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW132464172 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW132464172 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">seven<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW132464172 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW132464172 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">\u00a0great nights of celebration<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW132464172 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW132464172 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW132464172 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kwanz<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Activities<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dance, decorate, and explore with these fun Kwanzaa activities.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s time to dance! Look up\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">traditional\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">African dances and learn them together as a family.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">can\u2019t be together<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0in person,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">set up a virtual party with friends or family and dance together<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spend time together learning about\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/holidays\/kwanzaa\/traditions\/kwanzaa-history-traditions\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kwanzaa history traditions<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make an unforgettable Kwanzaa tabletop decoration. Place fruit in a basket on the table to represent the beautiful harvest and add a pop of color to the table. Some things you can\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">incorporate\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to add a mix of texture are<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0straw mats, ears of corn, and of course the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">zawadi<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for the last night.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make beaded napkin rings using red, black, and green beads on a wir<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e and simply wrap them around the middle.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Break out some of the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">z<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">awadi<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0from previous years and play\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">game<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">s together as a family.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-117741\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/family-games-kwanzaa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/family-games-kwanzaa.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/family-games-kwanzaa-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/family-games-kwanzaa-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kwanzaa Crafts<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Check out fun craft ideas to get you ready for Kwanzaa.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Make a handprint\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">k<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">inara by\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">painting the palm of your\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">left-hand<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0gold, your middle<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, ring, and little\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">finger red, and your index finger black. Place your hand onto a piece of paper. Then paint\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">the palm of your<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0right<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">-hand\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">hold gold, your\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">middle,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ring and little finger\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">green and your index finger black. Place your hand on the paper overlapping the index finger\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">where the other index fingerprint was<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0previous<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ly<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">placed.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Then dip one of your fingertips into yellow paint\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">and place your print at the top of each\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">candle<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0on the paper<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">to look like they are lit.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Buy air dry clay to shape and make your very own\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">k<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">inara. Mold yellow\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">or brown\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">clay into a rectangle and before it dries use the bottom of candles and push them into the clay so when it dries you can pop the candles in easily.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make flower vases that will brighten up the table. Take an old glass and cut corn husks to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">match the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0height of the glass. Then simply glue the corn husks to the outside of the glass and trim any overlap\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">on the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0top. Then take a paint brush and paint a red, black, and green stripe around the side.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0All that\u2019s left is to place beautiful flowers in it!<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn how to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/crafts\/easy\/how-to-make-a-clay-necklace\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">make a clay necklace<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">using traditional Kwanzaa colors.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Create bright and colorful\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/crafts\/easy\/how-to-tie-dye\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">tie-dye<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0items using red, black, and green!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-117751\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/kwanzaa-recpie.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/kwanzaa-recpie.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/kwanzaa-recpie-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/kwanzaa-recpie-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kwanzaa<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Recipes<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Here are some delicious recipes that will have your mouth watering.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check out these\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/holidays\/kwanzaa\/recipes\/festive-recipe-ideas-for-kwanzaa\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">festive recipe ideas for Kwanzaa<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Try these yummy and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/recipes\/19915\/holidays-occasions\/more-holidays\/kwanzaa\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">healthy Kwanzaa recipes<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Taste this incredible African\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/73090\/african-peanut-soup\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">peanut soup<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Winner\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">winner<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0chicken dinner<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/83302\/soul-smothered-chicken\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">soul-smothered chicken<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Make scrumptious cookies of your choosing and use traditional Kwanzaa colors to decorate them. If you don\u2019t have a piping bag<span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0put the icing in a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">plastic\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">bag and cut a tiny tip of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0one\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">of the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">corner<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/11215\/benne-wafers\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">benne wafers<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0will have you grinning from ear to ear.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-117731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/books-for-kwanzaa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/books-for-kwanzaa.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/books-for-kwanzaa-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/books-for-kwanzaa-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ways to Give Back<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Help others and learn how you can make a difference<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0in your local community<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Collect<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0books<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to donate<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">those less fortunate<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Create\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">gifts\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">for those who won\u2019t be able to afford their own this year<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">You can s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">pend time\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">together\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">as a famil<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">y making beaded jewelry and baskets<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cook and bake a few of the delicious recipes above and bring the meals to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">an elderly\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">neighbor<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"more-link-wrapper\"><button class=\"more-link\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"><\/span><\/button><\/div>","protected":false},"author":1241,"featured_media":135871,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9411],"tags":[8991,991,9671,4371,9621],"class_list":["post-117701","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-season-of-sharing","tag-crafts","tag-decor","tag-kwanzaa","tag-recipes","tag-season-of-sharing","entry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - 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