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Frankenmuth Community Bulletin – December 2018

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If you plan to shop local this holiday season – which we strongly recommend, not only because it helps our local economy but also because you can find some unique and special gifts – don't forget to pick up a Peppermint Perks Savings Card at the Chamber of Commerce or the Frankenmuth Credit Union! Hosting Guests This Holiday Season? Be a Visitor in Our Own Town! When you live in a City as beautiful as Frankenmuth at the holidays, it's like welcoming your guests with a red-carpet of Christmas lights and holiday cheer. ere are perks to hosting family and friends this time of year in our fine city. Consider our entire town an extension of your home to help host a gathering to remember for years to come. While the holidays can be stressful for so many of us, the opportunity to gather with family and friends creates moments that may be cherished forever. Have you ever been hustling around the season and an hour before your guests arrive, you feel like you are missing something to complete your meal (or maybe you're missing the whole meal)? Well, no need to worry! Whether it's another side item like some festive cranberry relish from one of our landmark restaurants or some sweet treats to end your night, there's definitely some of the most creative options right around the corner. You can add some of your own personal touches like a favorite platter to take local specialties to a new level that will surely impress your guests. If you are looking for an activity to keep your crew busy, you could consider walking around town on a Gnome Hunt... and maybe add your own local twist or holiday prizes. Who doesn't love cheese? Or seasoning? Or toffee?! If you do a gift exchange, consider a box of locally made items or offer a small parting gift for your guests so they can take a piece of Frankenmuth home with them to remember this special day at your house. Add some cheer to your party by serving Frankenmuth Brewery's seasonal Christmas Town Ale or making a warm spiced wine from the Castle Shops. Enjoy a wonderful stroll with a cup of coffee along your charming Main Street, over the Wooden Covered Bridge or throughout the River Place Shops. Don't feel trapped in your house this holiday season. Bundle up and enjoy your town with your guests and they'll surely leave happy! 2 5 3 6 7 4 If your crew is really looking to get into the spirit, consider the ever- popular horse-drawn carriage ride with sounds of sleigh bells. 1 6

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