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New MemoriesIt’s a tradition at The Little Traveler to keep you guessing. You never know what treasures you’ll find under our roof or what kinds of new events we've planned.It's our goal to make every visit here a unique experience. We invite you in thisholiday season to explore and create new happy memories.

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Ring in the Christmas season with a weekend of old-fashioned fun during thistraditional celebration in downtown Geneva. At 6pm on Friday, December 6,Santa Lucia will arrive in front of the Courthouse on Third Street, followed bySanta lighting the Great Tree. Enjoy roasted chestnuts, strolling carolers, and alive nativity. Visit genevachamber.com for a full listing of Christmas Walk events.

GGENEVAENEVA CCHRISTMASHRISTMAS HHOUSEOUSE TTOUROURFriday, Dec. 6, 10am-8pm; Saturday, Dec. 7, 10am-5pm

Tour five stately Geneva homes, including one decorated by The Little Traveler’sdesign team. They’ll add festive touches amid the owner’s family antiques. BuyHouse Walk tickets in our Gift Gallery or online at genevachamber.com. $35.

Tickets may sell out, so we recommend purchasing early. K=Event registration required.

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Christmas Walk is Dec. 6 & 7

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MORE EVENTS:Christmas Walk Pop-Ups - Page 5

Repair Experts - Page 8

If you’ve signed up for a November eventand it’s not listed here, don’t worry—theevent is still on but is sold out.

THE LITTLE TRAVELER will stay open late during Christmas WalkFriday, Dec. 6 until 10pm; Saturday, Dec. 7 until 7pm.

On Friday, December 6, from 6-10pm, stop by to enjoy complimentaryfresh-baked cookies, cocoa & hot cider in our Atrium Café ThroughoutChristmas Walk, we play host to authors, artists, and favorite vendorswho’ll offer gifts with purchase, drawings, and gourmet tastings.

See page 5 for more Christmas Walk details.

SHARE THE LOCAL LOVE THIS HOLIDAY SEASONWe challenge you to find a room in our store that doesn’t have something to celebrateGeneva, St. Charles, Batavia, and The Little Traveler—everything from wine glasses tobracelets to these brand new town map ornaments by artist Mary Ann Johnson (left) andthis exclusive Fair Trade Fabyan Windmill ornament made with reclaimed glass (right).

K Holiday Entertaining SeminarNovember 6

Patricia Locke Pop-Up ShopNovember 9

Art by Rozanne Pop-Up ShopNovember 9

KCrèche Champagne BrunchNovember 14

Meet Santa in Christmas RoomsNovember 29

Shop Small WeekendNovember 29-December 1

K Christmas Traditions at theWhite House Program

December 3

Christmas WalkDecember 6 & 7

Book Signing: Oliver the OrnamentDecember 7

Book Signing: JB MichaelsDecember 6 & 7

Tea Forte Pop-Up TastingDecember 7

Kids’ Chance to ShopDecember 14-16

K Christmas TeaDecember 14

K Storytime with Aunt TillieDecember 14

Nancy Neill Pop-Up ShopDecember 21

The Toy Room and Beyond

YOU DREAM IT, WE DESIGN ITOur floral designers in our Conservatory can make a custom wreath for your front door or a holidaycenterpiece for your table. Let them know what youhave in mind, and they’ll bring your vision to life.Or choose from one of the many beautiful wreathsand swags around the store. We also sell a variety ofartificial Christmas trees—from 4’ to 7.5’ tall:flocked, natural, and even color-changing fiber optic.For something different for your outdoor decor, seeour painted artistic poles in short and tall sizes, fea-turing stunning winter motifs and snowy animals.

Candy AdventCalendars

in the Candy Room.Plus chocolate Santas!

Kids in theKitchen

Kid-sized aprons & cookingutensils and child-friendlycookbooks in Housewares

Mini HolidayFashions

For infants & toddlersin the Baby Room

WE N CHRISTMASTIMEOur creative elves in the year-roundChristmas Rooms are at it again. Mean-der our Winter Wonderland of holidaydecor, including hundreds of ornamentsand trees decorated with themes likeThank You for Your Service, Napa ValleyChristmas, and Dancer’s Delight. Selectyour ornaments right from the trees.

Christmas FavoritesThe more you buy for yourDepartment 56 collection,the more you save. Details in our Christmas Rooms.

TOP 10GIFTS FOR KIDS

1.Candy Cane Ring TossFun for the whole family! Toy Room

2. Big-Mouthed Silly PuppetsToy Room

3. Craft Hot Chocolate Mixes• Peppermint Fudge• Marshmallow FudgeTea Room

4. Animal Head Shaped PuzzlesToy Room

5. Banana Panda Puzzles andMemory GamesToy Room

6. Cookies for Santa MixComes with a Cookie Cutter.• Chocolate Reindeer• Vanilla SnowmenGourmet

7. Furry Paw Mitts for PlaytimeToy Room

8. Putumayo Books & Activity Sets Broaden their world.Fair Trade+ Gallery

9. Jellycat Cuddly Stuffed AnimalBaby Room

10. Belgian Chocolate LollipopsIn whimsical holiday shapes.Candy Room

Read about the Kids’ Chance to Shop on Page 5Dates: December 14-16

Stop in our Toy Room to feel like a kid again. It’s filled witheducational games, puzzles, books, and toys. See the list tothe left for gift recommendations from our staff.

Saveup to 20%every day.

TOP 10GIFTS FOR PETS& PET LOVERS

1. Treat Mix for Dogs and Cats• Bone shapes for dogs• Fish shapes for catsGourmet/Pet Palace

2. Catnips & Tuna Treats TinAdd tuna & egg to makehomemade treats for kitties.Gourmet/Pet Palace

3. Peanut Butter Dog Treats TinAdd eggs, water & peanut but-ter for homemade dog treats.Gourmet/Pet Palace

4. Houndstooth Dog BlanketPet Palace

5. Braided Bone Dog ToyPet Palace

6. Doggie HoodiePet Palace

7. Dog Breed Kitchen TowelsHousewares/Pet Palace

8. Pet Picture FramesPet Palace/Gift Gallery

9. Sassy Pet BandanasPet Palace

10. Novelty Dog ToysPet Palace

Looking for Gifts forYour Best Clients?

Inquire in our Gourmet Roomsabout our FREE gift basket design

service. We’ll workwith any budgetto create beautifulgift bundles thatthey’ll rememberall year long.

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OOURUR PPETET PPALACEALACEOur brand new Pet Palace in the GiftGalleries (a/k/a the Swarovski and Can-dle Room) is the home of a fun newarray of gifts, necessities, and mementosfor four-legged friends and those wholove them. Find zany toys, pet bandanas& sweatshirts, and gourmet treats. Fortheir humans, find picture frames, signs,dog breed towels, etc.

Make your holiday tablescapes magicalwith beautiful tablecloths, runners, nap-kins, and placemats by top quality design-ers. Featured at the right are table linensby April Cornell. Romantic and naturalthemes with exquisite detailing are thehallmarks of the collection.

Sterling RisersAdd height and dimension to your tablescapes with these innovative risers that have inter-changeable legs and decorative toppers. We havemany festive new designs for the season in stock.Great for your own home or for gifts.

Our SwarovskiCrystal ForestBoutique sparklesand shines with the2019 Christmas Col-lection. Give a truly timeless giftthat recipients will treasure withfond memories forever.

Nora FlemingNora Fleming never fails to charm us with her seasonal introductions of cleverserving pieces and adorable minis. Newfor Christmas 2019: Penguin Mini,Red Bow Mini, Guest Towel Holder,and Nora’s new entertaining book.

Entertain with flair using these trending brands for the home.

TOP 10GIFTS FOR CAREGIVERS

Friday, November 29 (Black Friday); 10am-NoonBe sure to bring your camera for photo opps with the big guy!

Children will receive a FREE Keepsake Photo Frame.

NovemberEvents

CRÈCHE CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH100% of proceeds benefit the Geneva History Museum.

Thursday, November 14; 10am: Enjoy an Italian themed brunchwhile hearing stories behind the Geneva History Museum’s18th-century Neapolitan Nativity, first displayed at The LittleTraveler in the 1930s. $30, includes brunch and a special first sea-sonal viewing of the Crèche at the Geneva History Museum thatafternoon. Register online or by phone (ask for the Gift Gallery).

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HOLIDAY DECORATING &ENTERTAINING SEMINAR

Wednesday, Nov. 6; 5:30-8pmLast chance to sign up for this annualtradition to kick off your holiday shop-ping—or finish it! During this privateevent, you’ll be greeted at the doorwith a goody bag that includes a shop-ping coupon. Wander our festiverooms to sample holiday treats and gettips from the experts on everythingfrom beautiful holiday decor to deli-cious party foods to fashionable ap-parel for the season. Enjoy livedemos with some of our fa-vorite vendors—see the list atour website. $15. Guests over21 years old will receive a com-plimentary glass of wine. Reg-ister online or by phone(ask for the Gift Gallery).

KART BY ROZANNE

HOLIDAY POP-UP SHOP

Saturday, Nov. 9; 11am-2pmMeet artist Rozanne Priebe and see her

new holidaycanvas printsand pillows.Beautiful in-terpretationsof the naturalworld.

SHOP SMALL WEEKEND

November 29-December 1We’ll do it up big again this yearwith giveaways and special pur-chases throughout the weekend afterThanksgiving. Subscribe to ourweekly emails (littletraveler.com/signup)and follow us on Facebook &

Instagram to stay in the know.

MEET SANTA IN OUR CHRISTMAS ROOMS

Holiday Coffees & Teas Add Spice to the SeasonHoliday Coffees & Teas Add Spice to the SeasonYou’ll want to start and end every day with delectableholiday flavors from our gourmet coffee and tea collec-tions. Christmas coffees include Cranberry CremeBrulee and Christmas Cookie (hints of cinnamon, nuts,and vanilla). If tea is more your bag, try DowntonAbbey Christmas Tea, an herbal blend featuring cran-berry & hibiscus, or something from the Warming Joycollection by Tea Forte in seasonal blends like RumRaisin Biscotti, Raspberry Ganache, and Winter Chai.

They give so much of themselves tous and our family members to im-prove our quality of life. This seasonof giving is the perfect time to do alittle something extra to show themour appreciation.

1. TeNues Thank You CardsSay it with a handwritten note on these fine art notecards. Stationery Department

2. Inspirational Pocket AngelGift Gallery

3. Christmas Cracker Bath BombsBath Shop

4. Nora Fleming Platter & MiniHousewares

5. Planter Featuring Geneva, ILConservatory

6. Soapstone Heart engraved with words of strength and love.Fair Trade+ Gallery

7. Warming Joy Tea & Steeping MugTea Room

8. Holiday Shaped PastasGourmet

9. Throw blanket—fleece or faux furLinens

10. Stonewall Kitchen Jam TreeGourmet

KKIDSIDS’ C’ CHANCEHANCE TOTO SSHOPHOPDecember 14-16; 11:30am-4pm

For three days, we’ll set up a special shop in our Christmas Rooms where chil-dren can select gifts for their parents and others. All items in the shopwill be priced $20 or under. The shop will be staffed with helpers sokids can shop independently of their parents. We’ll even gift bag theitems before your children leave the shop—no peeking!

Storytime with Aunt TillieStorytime with Aunt Tillie—Saturday, Dec. 14; 9amTime to gather around the fireplace for a specialholiday storytime with Aunt Tillie. She’ll bejoined by her puppet friend Grandma Trudy asthey get ready for the annual Santa Candy CaneCountdown. Suited for children ages 4-8. Tick-ets include breakfast and a shopping coupongood that day. Adults—$25; Children (under12)—$15. Limited seating. Register by phone.

Christmas Traditions at the White HouseTuesday, December 3; 9am

Historian Leslie Goddard, PhD,discusses the traditions that bringChristmas alive inside America’smost famous address. Get an in-

sider’s view and learn about an his-toric indoor snowball fight, the gingerbreadhouse tradition, and so much more. $30, in-cludes breakfast, program, and a shoppingcoupon good that day. Doors open at 9am,Fulton Street entrance. Register online.

Besides shopping specials throughout the store during Christmas Walk week-end, December 6 & 7, and complimentary cookies, cocoa, and hot cider in ourcafe on Friday, Dec. 6, from 6-10pm, we’ll have special visitors, including:

• 12/6 11am-3pm: Drawings & giveaways in the Gift GalleriesSwarovski • Thymes Fraser Fir • Mirage Candles

• 12/7 12-3pm: Book Signing w/ Oliver the Ornament author Todd Zimmermann• 12/6 4-8pm & 12/7 12-3pm: Book Signing with author JB Michaels

• 12/6 6-9pm: Wine and Holiday Glogg tastings in Gourmet• 12/6 11am-4pm: Zen of Slow Cooking tasting in Gourmet• 12/7 11am-3pm: Stonewall Kitchen tasting in Gourmet

• 12/7 10am-12pm Tea Forte Pop-Up Tasting

CHRISTMAS WALK at THE LITTLE TRAVELER

Saturday, December 142pm

Join us in our Atrium Cafefor a traditional afternoon teafeaturing decadent holidaysweets and a champagnetoast. $19.95 per person.Seating is limited. Register byphone (ask for Gift Gallery).

1. Punch Studio Notepad & PenStationery Department

2. Downton Abbey Christmas TeaTea Room

3. Nora Fleming Occasions BookComes with an exclusive mini.Housewares

4. Holly Jolly Ice Cream BowlsHousewares

5. Soapstone Bud VaseHand-chiseled in Kenya.Fair Trade + Gallery

6. Villa Jolanda Holiday Spumanti As pretty as it is delicious.Wine Room

7. Sassy Towels with SayingsHousewares

8. Holiday Wine Glasses & StoppersHousewares

9. Christmas Morning Pancake Mix Comes with a mini whisk. Gourmet

10. Stonewall Kitchen Mustard TreeGourmet

TOP 10HOSTESS GIFTS

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DecemberEvents

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Nancy Neill Jewelry Pop-Up Shop—Saturday, Dec. 21; 10am-1pm

NEW COLLECTION ALERT: Baggallini travel and everydaybags. Founded by flight attendants & designed for every-day travelers, putting fashion & function hand-in-hand.

TOP 10GIFTS FOR GUYS

From dads to husbands to sons,grandsons, and lifelong friends, themen in our lives are important. Letthem know that with a thoughtfulgift. You’ll find many great ideas inour Guy’s Gallery (in Apparel Dept.).

1. Da Bears T-Shirts & Baseball HatsGuy’s Gallery

2. Pinch Me Therapy DoughTo relieve his stress. Proceeds ben-efit the Wounded Warrior Project.Bath Shop

3. Military Service OrnamentsChristmas Rooms

4. Spicy or Mild Bloody Mary MixWine Room

5. Brandy-Filled German PralinesWine Room

6. Novelty Socks for MenGuy’s Gallery

7. Gourmet Coffee BeansCandy Shop

8. Plaid Wooden Journal Fair Trade+ Gallery

9. Preston Grooming ProductsBath Shop

10. Stonewall Kitchen Blueberry Breakfast Gift SetGourmet

PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARDShooties or booties, whatever you call them, these styles that “toe” the linebetween a boot and a shoe are the look for winter 2019. Vintage influencesadd charm to L’Artiste styles. Fine leathers and classic details define the Naotcollection. Front lacing with a convenient side zip make Crave booties by Taosa perennial winner. Birkenstock’s wool clog slippers will keep your toes toasty,

styled with their famous footbed and a treaded sole. Back bypopular demand: waterproof Creek boots by Cougar,

rated to -11° F for keeping feet warm. Findmore great winter styles from

Dansko and Vionic.

Chunky knit scarves, hats, and mittens are what to wearand are also great for gifting. Glittens are back—a glove

inside a leather mitten to keep your fin-gers super warm. Kendra Scott is the “it”necklace you’ve seen worn by celebrities andfriends alike with genuine shell, drusy crystal,and fiber optic glass set in rhodium, gold, orrose gold plating. Pair it with matching bracelets

and earrings. Blessing Braceletsmake a meaningful gift dur-ing the holiday season because they encourage the wearer tocount her blessings. New styles have crystal birthstones andsmaller pearls strung with sterling-plated beads.

THERE’S A NEW MEN’S GROOMING LINE IN TOWN

Preston grooming goods for men look posh but fight dirty. Made withnatural ingredients like essential oils and plant-based moisturizers,they leave a man nourished and smelling pleasant, not potent. OurBath Shop now carries Preston cologne, soap, shower gels,lotion, shave cream, beard oil, beard balm, and lip balm.

Snowflake

Jewelry is

Buy 1/Get 1

1/2 Off

Winter Fashion Forecast

Brighton beauties boxed& ready for giving.

NEW! Beary Merry withplayful Polar Bears.

Single stone earringsnow come in a larger

“Muffin” size.

POP-UP SHOP

Sat., Nov. 9; 10-1

The Festive Gourmet

Fair Trade+ GalleryBeautiful eco-friendly gourd Nativity ornamentsfrom Blossom Inspirations incorporate the an-cestral Andean designs of the Peruvian artisanswho make them. The tradition of Indian blockprinting combines with contemporary, easy-fit design in newfall dresses by Mata Traders, made by women’s cooperatives

in India and Nepal. Putumayo hasjoined with Barefoot Books to offermulticultural books and activity sets forchildren. A new collection in the “plus”section of the Fair Trade+ gallery cele-brates famous female role models.

1. All Fair Trade goods provide mar- ginalized workers with fair wages and a sustainable marketplace. Fair Trade+ Gallery

2. Fair Trade Gourd Ornament Eco-friendly and provides in- come for Peruvian artisans.Fair Trade+ Gallery

3. Duke Cannon, grooming pro-ducts for hardworking men. Proceeds support veteran causes.Bath Shop

4. 4Ocean Glass Beaded BraceletEach purchase helps remove a pound of trash from the ocean.Fair Trade+ Gallery

5. Alex and Ani Charity by DesignEach bracelet design in this col-lection benefits a specific cause. Accessories

6. TOMS ShoesFor every pair purchased, a pair is donated to a child in need.Fair Trade+ Gallery

7. Sari Chic Headband/ScarfMade of repurposed Sari fabric.Provides work for women in need in India.Fair Trade + Gallery

8. Bella Tunno Silly Silicone BibsFor every one purchased, a meal is donated to a hungry child. Housewares

9. DeFine Me Fragrances$1 per bottle goes to She’s the First, supporting first genera-tion high school graduates.Bath Shop

10. A JULIETS Day with Friends Earn money for your favorite cause: littletraveler.com/juliets

TOP 10GIFTS THAT GIVE BACK

THE ATRIUM CAFÉRejuvenate your Christmas spirit with lunch, dessert, afternoon tea, or Sundaybrunch in our Atrium Cafe as you gaze upon our gorgeous Christmas Tree.

Through Dec 23, we’ll take orders from our Fresh-from-Scratch Pie Shop.24-hour advance notice. Call store and ask for the Atrium Café.

Pies are $10.95 each. Choose from:• Apple • Cherry • Blueberry • Pumpkin • Strawberry Rhubarb •• Pecan • Key Lime • ABC Crumb Pie • Lemon Meringue •

• Coconut Meringue • Chocolate Peppermint •

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AFTERNOON TEAServed Mondays-Saturdays at 2pm.

$12.95. 24-hour advancedreservations are required.SUNDAY BRUNCH

Served Sundays 11-3pm. All-inclusive brunches for only $8.95

PRIVATE PARTIES & SHOWERSPrivate parties at our Atrium Café getrave reviews at Tripadvisor. Let us helpyou make your special event even morespecial. We can host parties of up to 45guests. Cal l or send an emai l todavidb@littletraveler.com for details.

’Tis the season to be busy, busy. Keep your life balanced with easy meal solutionsfrom Stonewall Kitchen and the Zen of Slow Cooking. Add whimsy

to your holiday meals with Pasta Shoppe pastasshaped like gingerbread men, snowmen, reindeer &Santa. For dessert, bake a decadent Bourbon Pump-kin Bundt Cake—just add eggs, butter & milk.

CHRISTMASTIME CONFECTIONSMake every day leading up to Christmas sweet with chocolate-filled Advent Calendars in nostalgic themes. No stockingis complete without a Hammond’s chocolate-filledcandy cane. But our Candy Room isn’t just for kids.Sophisticated handcrafted caramels by McRae’s useFair Trade vanilla and are packaged in reusable, recy-clable, and biodegradable packaging. Made in the USA.

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A Letter from a Friend

REPAIR EXPERTS

Metal Restoration & Buy Back

Saturday, Nov. 2

Lamp RepairWednesday, Nov. 6

Crystal RepairWednesday, Nov. 13

Knife SharpeningSaturday, Nov. 16

Closed on Thanksgiving,Christmas & New Year’s Day

RRECIPEECIPE: W: WHITEHITE CCHOCOLATEHOCOLATE PPEPPERMINTEPPERMINT CCHEESEBALLHEESEBALL

*Available in the Gourmet Rooms & Candy Shop at The Little Traveler

Dear Little Traveler,After my grandson Nicholas would pick out the treasured Jelly Bellies in the candyroom, we would make our way to the food area. We would take a taste or two ofthose wonderful gingersnaps with the delicious lemon curd. I think I will be vis-iting the Little Traveler very soon. Anyone care to join me? But now on to the fa-mous Toy Room. The moment you walked under the arched doorway you werein another world, the Toy World! The sights and the sounds were so happy. Therewere dogs barking, monkeys banging cymbals, cars honking, lions, tigers, andbears, oh my! Ear plugs were not included in the purchase. You were on your ownfor that. We would occasionally buy a toy, but not every time. Oh! It was so hardfor Grandy to say no, but she did and he understood. Later, when we would driveby The Little Traveler in the car, Nicholas would look out and say in his sweetlittle voice, “Dars the Wittle Trabler!” Thank you, Little Traveler, for the memories!

~Barbara Maxwell-Kelley, Geneva, ILLetter edited for length. Read the full letter at our blog.

Barbara will receive a $50 gift certificate as a token of our thanks for this lovely letter.Send your letters to Almanack Editor, 404 S. Third St., Geneva, IL 60134.

Wind & Willow White ChocolatePeppermint Cheeseball & Dessert Mix*

Little Traveler Chocolate-Dipped Pretzels*

Combine mix, cream cheese & butter. Fold in 1 Tbsp candy topping (packetincluded with dip mix). Mold into a ball and refrigerate until firm. Roll ballin remaining topping to cover. Serve with chocolate-dipped pretzels.

8 oz cream cheese, softened4 Tbsp butter, softened

OUR CBD COLLECTION

At the request of many of our cus-tomers, The Little Traveler carries se-lect lines of hemp derived, nonpsychotropic CBD products. Joiningquality brands like CBD for Life, Ver-itas Farms, and Buddha Teas, are a va-riety of body care products by SoulSpring, made from hemp CBD and100% natural, food-grade ingredi-ents. We carry soaps, body lotion,bath soaks, and muscle rub with a va-riety of objectives, from soothing tostimulating. Soul Spring is inspiredby nature's ancient remedies. Find thecollection in our Bath Shop.

BBONUSONUS RRECIPEECIPE : P: PEPPERMINTEPPERMINT BBARKARK3 bags White, Milk, or Dark Chocolate Melting Wafers*

1 bag Crushed Red and Green Peppermint*Line large cookie sheet with parchment paper or foil. Melt wafers and spread melted mixturethinly into pan. Sprinkle with peppermint chips and press lightly to ensure they stick.Refrigerate until hardened. Break into pieces and serve—or bag for a homemade gift.