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Acadina LifeStyle's December 2014 Issue

12/02/2014 08:11AM ● Published by Aimee Cormier

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Those that call Acadiana home have a history of giving, and of sharing their blessings with those around them. Each community joins together to promote the culture unique to their area, and we all benefit. Every month we offer uplifting features that inspire, inform, entertain and educate our readers with stories of achievement, dedication, celebration and wonder. We invite you to pick up the latest issue of Acadiana LifeStyle and use it as a guide to shopping, entertainment and leisure. Reaching more than 59,000 readers in Iberia, Lafayette, St. Martin, Vermilion and West St. Mary parishes, Acadiana LifeStyle is in print and social, so follow our pages to know what is happening here in Acadiana.

Pick Up The December 2014 Issue where you will find the following stories:

CHRISTMAS CHEER

31 Divine Designs

     Discover The Latest Trends In Holiday Decorating

39 Acadiana LifeStyle’s Christmas 

     Tree Decorating Contest

40 Acadiana’s Seasonal Show Stopper

     The Heymann Hosts “The Nutcracker”

44 A Different Take On Christmas Dinner

     No Turkey On This Table

50 Christmas Playlist 

     Songs To Keep You Rocking Around The Christmas Tree

51 Christmas Meditations And Reflections

     Acadiana Pastors Share Inspirations For The Holiday Season

55 Deck The Halls With Practicality

     Make Pre-holiday Preparations And Stay Organized

58 Teaching Your Kids To Give

     Establishing The Mentality Of Life-long Giving

61 It’s Not Christmas Dinner Without . . . 

      Readers Share What Makes The Meal Special

63 Holiday Gift Guide

     A Guide To Local Shopping In Acadiana

     Great Ideas For Her, Him And Them


FEATURES

16 That’s The Spirit!

      Team Louisiana And Their Special Story

22 Operation Seasonal Serenity 

      Seven Ways To Overcome Holiday Stress

70 Silverbacks Improv Theatre

      The True Meaning Of “Thinking On Your Feet”


Departments

6 Personality 

10 Focus

20 On Trend 

26 Books

68 What’s APPening?

74 Events Calendar

80 Social Lights


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