Traditions. That is what we are loving right now. Thanksgiving! Family! Turkey! Avalon! Thanks to the hard work of the retail stores and restaurants around Avalon, what was once a quiet weekend at the shore has become anything but.

There is something truly special about Seven Mile Beach during the holiday season and there is no better time than now to experience its charm. Pair that charm with the variety of restaurants that are open, and your dilemma of what to cook, how many people are coming, and cleaning up the mess afterwards is solved.

“My dear partner, when what’s left of you gets around to what’s left to be gotten,” says Phil Davis, “what’s left to be gotten won’t be worth getting, whatever it is you’ve got left.”

When the sun shines or glares on Seven Mile Beach, many of us slip on sunglasses for com-fort and eye protection. Exposure to sun-induced ultraviolet light can cause serious eye damage. Even on overcast days, the sun’s powerful rays can pass through clouds and haze.

Some of the best holiday gifts are memories. Like May-to-Clay, the touchdown pass that brought the Super Bowl to Stone Harbor in 2018.

Or at least the victory celebration.

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A gray cloud did indeed have a silver lining for Avalon resident Bill Yoh, as a very sad time for his family turned out to be the impetus for the writing of his first book, “Our Way: The Life Story of Spike Yoh,” published earlier this year and available at Amazon and other booksellers.

Clint Bunting achieved an unlikely feat over the last five years: He upgraded Stone Harbor.

While Seven Mile Beach is rich in its own history, a historical treasure trove of buildings sits in its offshore backyard. Members of the public will once again be privy to exploring these local gems during the Historic Dennisville Christmas House Tour on Saturday, Dec. 15.

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This Thanksgiving weekend, there is 100 percent chance of snow in Stone Harbor. Join the Borough of Stone Harbor and the Chamber of Commerce as 96th Street transforms into “Pine Tree Harbor” for the weekend.

I love everything about Christmas. From the white lights and homemade cookies to last-minute shopping and decorating trees. There isn’t anything about this holiday I don’t like. Now that I have children of my own, I have to admit that these days, the time leading up to Christmas is just as exciting.

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Supporting the Birds does not always have to mean sporting a jersey. Vintage Eagles wear is our favorite way to dress in Avalon. It’s the classic and fashionable look everyone seems to love!

Raymond W. Parzych and Robert J. Levins, running unopposed, officially were elected to serve Stone Harbor Borough Council on Nov. 6. Parzych ran to retain his current seat on council; he received 336 votes.

When a child’s Christmas list is never-ending, maybe it’s time to think about giving that child the gift of reading. While the days of Fortnite will come and go, there is nothing like instilling the love of reading in a child. It lasts a lifetime.

The holidays are a magical time, although it can get a little stressful trying to pick out the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Rest assured we have you covered. We searched the best stores on the island for the most unique gifts. There’s a little something here for everyone. Happy shopping!

With the summer weather continuing well into the fall here at Seven Mile Beach, it’s hard to believe the time has come to address the upcoming holidays.

It is time for one of the largest meals of the year. If you are choosing a wine to serve with your Thanksgiving meal, trying to match wines with so many textures and flavors can be difficult.