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Holiday Events • First Lady of Santa Fe • New World Cuisine

winter 2012-13 • the Santa Fe new Mexican • www.SantaFenewMexican.coM

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Table ofContents8 Let there be light: Four free downtown events add warmth to holidays

10 The first lady of Santa Fe: Devotion to Virgin of Guadalupe has deep roots

14 Light among the ruins: Jémez State Monument celebrates the season

16 Holiday hangouts: Museum shows, celebrations offer indoor activities

18 ‘NewWorld Cuisine:’ Exhibit explores the foods that changed the world

20 Pleading for posole: Familiar dishes bring comfort to the holidays

22 Lighting the way home: Sufganiyot celebrate endurance on Hanukkah

24 Local spirit: Time is on the side of small NewMexico distilleries

28 Sonic celebration: Ensembles set the table for a feast of holiday music

30 A land of enchantment: Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’

32 Child’s play: Locally owned toy stores reflect owners’ passions

34 From author Rudolfo Anaya: A uniquely NewMexican children’s book

40 Sharing the blessings: Respectful observers welcome at Pueblo dances

41 Winter feast day dance schedule at Northern NewMexico pueblos

44 Dashing through the snow: Sleigh rides at Valles Caldera National Preserve

46 A peaceful New Year: Tibetan monks transform spirit of Santa Fe

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Dashing through the snow: Sleigh rides at Valles Caldera National Preserve

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TChristmas at thePalace5:30-8 p.m.Friday, December 7Palace of the GovernorsPalace Avenue on the Plaza

OnDecember 7, thewarmth of luminarias (bonfires) and glow of farolitos (candlesin paper sacks) will fill the courtyard of the Palace of the Governorswith the feel of aNorthernNewMexico village onChristmas Eve.Singing groups andmusicians perform traditional Native American, Spanish and

Anglomusic in the courtyard, and create a festive atmosphere throughout the roomsof the historic Palace— the oldest continuously occupied public building in theUnitedStates.While the entertainers vary from year to year, you can count on an appearance bythe children’s favorite— Santa Claus.“It’s really a highlight to see the Palace of the Governors at night with the light of the

farolitos and luminarias,” said Frances Levine, director of theNewMexicoHistoryMuseum. Light flickers against the thick adobewalls of themore than 400-year-oldstructure, while visitors keep themselveswarm by sipping hot cider and nibblingcookies.“There’s a lot to enjoy,” she said. “A favorite activity is to print your own holiday card

in the Palace of the Governors press shop.We hear that some families have printed andcollected these cards formany years.”

If you are interested in volunteering for Christmas at the Palace, call 505-476-5094or send an email to [email protected]. Or share the holiday spirit with others bybringing some canned goods or other nonperishable foods to the event for donation toThe FoodDepot, NorthernNewMexico’s food bank.Santawill thank you for your help.Formore information, call 505-476-1141 or visit www.nmhistorymuseum.org.

Lighting of theMenorah3-4:30 p.m.Sunday, December 9Santa Fe Plaza

Rabbi Berel Levertov of Chabad Jewish Center invites the community to join a festiveHanukkah celebration on the Santa Fe Plaza. The eventwill featureHanukkahmusic, amagic show byClan Tynker, traditional songs and dancing.“The lighting of themenorah is the only official Jewish event on the Plaza,” Levertov

said. “Wewill have a giantmenorah [the traditional nine-branched candelabrumused inthe celebration ofHanukkah] crafted by local artist Ilan Ashkenazi.We’re also gratefulfor the role ofMesa Steel in themaking of themenorah.”While the Plaza festivities occur on Sunday, December 9, Levertov said themenorah

candleswill be lit each night at sunset though the evening of December 16.Asked to describe the holiday in his ownwords, Levertov said, “It’s customary to light

themenorah by thewindow or the door, as we say, in order to light up the darkness— toinspire others. The idea ofHanukkah is to bring light into theworld and into our own life.Andwe increase the light every night. Sowe’re not satisfiedwith our accomplishmentsof one day, but we continue growing and growing spiritually.“It’s a beautiful event that the city co-sponsorswith us. Themayor always comes out,

as well as other community dignitaries,” he said. “It’s a very heartwarming event forJews.We’re very grateful to the city for its support.”The Chabad Jewish Center provides free refreshments at the event— hot chocolate,

latkes and doughnuts— and distributes gelt (chocolates wrapped like gold coins) tochildren.“People come in from all over to share the joy of the holiday and the lights,” Levertov

said, “particularly if they are Jewish. But even if you’re not Jewish, you can come andenjoy it.”Formore information, call 505-983-2000 or 505-699-7934 or send an email to info@

chabadsantafe.com.

HROUGH THE AGES, people have have lighted candles and bonfires tomark thewinter solstice onDecember 21, theshortest day and longest night of the year. This time of year is also religiously significant for both Christians and Jews. Fourfree December events in the heart of Santa Fe— the City of Holy Faith— remind us of the reasonswe celebrate the season.

Christmasat thePalace

Lightingof theMenorah

Let there be lightFree Downtown eventS ADD wArmth to holiDAyS

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LasPosadas5:30-7 p.m.Sunday, December 9Santa Fe Plaza/Palace of the Governors

The tradition of Las Posadas is strong in Catholic parishes throughout Northern NewMexico. Generally, the re-enactment ofMary and Joseph’s search for shelter takesplace over nine nights as a group of pilgrims travels to different homes to recreate theHoly Family’s search for a place to stay in Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus. Santa Fe’sannual Christmas drama takes place on one night — December 9 this year —whenabout 50 parishioners from Santa Cruz de la Cañada (Holy Cross) Church in SantaCruz lead a candlelight procession from the Palace of the Governors into and aroundthe Santa Fe Plaza.Sister Angelina Gonzales, or Sister Angie as she is known in theHoly Cross parish,

has been coordinating the Las Posadas procession on the Plaza since the 1980s. “It’smyfavorite part of the Christmas season,” she said. “The songs arewonderful and I’m gladwe can share this traditionwith everyone.”Traditionally Las Posadas events feature two groups of singers— those outside

representingMary and Joseph (los peregrinos) and the group inside the homesrepresenting the innkeepers (los posaderos). For the Plaza procession, though, everyonesings both parts. The group proceeds to various businesses on the Plaza and directsits songs to the balconies. (Visitors new to the event should keep a sharp eye on thebalconies and rooftops; one can never tell when andwhere the devil might appear toharass Joseph andMary.)At each of the stops, the pilgrims are denied lodging and sent away. They continue

around the Plaza until they finally arrive at the gates of the Palace of the Governorscourtyard, which is lit by farolitos and luminarias. “Therewewill sing Christmas carolsin Spanish,” Sister Angelina said.Formany years, SylviaMontoya and her brother TedOrtiz have portrayedMary and

Joseph at the Plaza event. This year, though, someone elsemight portrayMary becauseMontoya is expecting her own baby close to the time of Las Posadas.Formore information, call 505-476-1141 or visit www.nmhistorymuseum.org.

FarolitoWalk onCanyonRoad6-9 p.m.Monday, December 24(Note: Area street closures from 5:30-10 p.m. Special Santa Fe Trails buses available.Details below.)

Santa Fe tradition says that on LaNoche Buena, Christmas Eve, farolitos and luminariasmust light theway for the Christ child—whichmay bewhy the FarolitoWalk onCanyonRoad onChristmas Eve has become a favorite holiday tradition for both locals andvisitors. Hundreds of farolitos line adobewalls, rooftops andwalkways.Walkers gather towarm themselves around luminarias. Organized and impromptu groups of carolers singalong the route, and some of the galleries invite visitors inside.Santa Fe native John Pen La Farge, author ofTurn Left at the SleepingDog: Scripting

the Santa Fe Legend 1920-1955 and a boardmember of theHistoric NeighborhoodAssociation, recalls the origins of the first organized FarolitoWalk onCanyonRoad. Inthe 1970s, he said, the association, which encompassesmuch of downtown and the oldereastside of Santa Fe, had struggled to downsize the zoning rules for the neighborhood.“Wewon the rezoning and [the association] wanted to thank the city in someway, soweorganized the FarolitoWalk.”While La Farge still embraces thewalk, he hopes peoplewill bemindful of the reason

for the celebration. “This is an important, sacred evening for a lot of people. … This is nottheMardi Gras. It’s a holy night and a time for peace,” he said. “What I lovemost about itis that you canwalk downCanyonRoadwithout any cars. It’s a great time to visit with oldfriends and have a sense of community.”Street closures for FarolitoWalk:CanyonRoad, AcequiaMadre andDelgado Streetclose to all motor vehicle traffic at 5:30 p.m. and start to reopen at 9 p.m., although itmight be 10 p.m. before they’re all open.Special bus service for FarolitoWalk: Park at either Santa Fe PlaceMall or the SouthCapitol Rail Runner train station (between St. Francis Drive andCordova Road). Busesdepart continuously from those locales starting at 5:30 p.m. and drop passengers at theformer PERA building on Paseo de Peralta (near CanyonRoad) downtown. The last busleaves from the downtown drop-off point at 9:30 p.m. The cost is $2 round trip; childrenride free. For information about the bus, call 505-955-2001.For more information about the walk, call Joyce Bond (505-955-6852) or send an

email to [email protected].

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BY EMILY DRABANSKI

When Spanish conquistadors, priests and colonistsmade the arduous journey throughMexico toNorthernNewMexico beginning in 1598, two decades before theMayflower landed, they broughtwith them their cultureand faith. One of the key symbols of that culture and faith— and one of Santa Fe’smost venerable adobe structures— is El Santuario deNuestra Señora deGuadalupe, alandmark onwhatwas once known as El CaminoReal deTierra Adentro, the Royal Road to the Interior Lands.In August 2011, the Archdiocese of Santa Fe designated

the adobe chapel and adjacent grounds at the intersectionof Agua Fría andGuadalupe streets asthe Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe.“The English word for santuario

is shrine,” said the Rev. Tien-TriNguyen, who has served as pastorof Our Lady of Guadalupe Church(next to the santuario) for about 10years. “It was an important stop fortravelers and immigrants in the pastand it continues to be.Wewelcomeeveryone. Devotion to Our Lady ofGuadalupe is strong here. A lot ofpeople here have that devotion, as wellasMexican immigrants.”Devotionwill be evident as hundreds

celebrate the Feast Day of Our Lady ofGuadalupe at the shrine onDecember11 and 12. On the night of December11, farolitos and luminarias will lightthe property for a jubilant evening ofprayer and celebration. Devotees, often

called Guadalupanos, will visit the shrine that eveningand the next day, which is the feast day. For the faithful,the evening procession from the Cathedral Basilica of St.Francis of Assisi to the shrine represents a pilgrimage ofgratitude.Manywill leave roses as a sign of their devotion.“Many of the feast day activities at the Shrine of Our

Lady of Guadalupewill be bilingual.Wewelcome ourbrothers and sisters fromMexico,” said Gail Delgado,Santuario Director. “The public is invited to all of theevents. It’s such an incredible and beautiful feast daycelebration.Wewelcome everyone.”

‘Oldest still-standing shrine’“This is the oldest still-standing shrine to Our Lady ofGuadalupe in theUnited States,” Nguyen said. “Therewas an older church that was dedicated to Our Ladyof Guadalupe in Taos, but the original buildingwasdestroyed and rebuilt.”Robin Farwell Gavin, curator of theMuseumof Spanish

Colonial Art, has researched the historic adobe and notesthat the originalmission church at Zuni Pueblowas alsodedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe at an earlier date butno longer is used in that capacity.“Officially, [the santuario] was licensed by the Bishop

of Durango [Mexico] in 1796. But it is generally accepted

TheShrine ofOurLadyofGuadalupe417 Agua Fría St., isopen from 9 a.m. tonoon and from1 to 4 p.m.Mondaythrough Friday.Those whowouldlike to see theparish church oraccess the perpetualadoration chapelshould call 505-983-8868. Formoreinformation, visitwww.ologsf.com.

LosPastores: TheShepherd’sPlay2 p.m. Saturday, December 15, Santuario deGuadalupe, 417 Agua Fría StreetLa Sociedad Folklorica hosts the traditional SpanishNativity play that is told through the eyes of theshepherds. Traditional songs are sung in Spanish.

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among historians that buildingswere often begun and sometimes evencompleted before theywere ever licensed,” Gavin said. “The [signed anddated] altar screenwas completed in 1783, which suggests that the churchwas ready to receive it shortly after that.“Architecturally, [the santuario] is important as an excellent example

of colonial church architecture and as one of the oldest buildings in SantaFe,” she said. “Thewoodwork in the choir loft appears to be original ... andillustrates the fine carving that was done to embellish the pine ceilings ofthe churches. The altar screenwas painted by perhaps themost famouspainter ofMexico in the late 18th century, José de Alzíbar [whowas activebetween 1751-1801] …Although living inMexico City, Alzíbar was the artistof numerous canvases and altar screens that were sent to and commissionedby the communities of northernNewSpain.”

Newchurch,many shrines for faithfulParishioners at the adjacent Our Lady of Guadalupe parish churchworkedfor several yearswithNguyen to commission a statue of Our Lady ofGuadalupe byGeorgina “Gogy” Farias, a well-known sculptor inMexicoCity. Parishioners traveled toMexico to accompany the 12-foot statue on itsjourney to Santa Fe. ArchbishopMichael J. Sheehan blessed the installedstatue onAugust 15, 2008, as well as the crucifix designed by Santa Fe artistGib Singleton that is at the base of the statue and surrounded by pavementthat forms the Rosary of Peace.“I think the development of our Cerro de Santa Fe— our ownTepeyac

Hill — is bringingmany people here,” Delgado said. “It tells you the [Virgin ofGuadalupe] apparition story on themosaic tiles. … Because of the violence inMexico it has becomemore difficult to visit there, sowe see the shrine hereas an important place for devotion.”Leading up to the hill, the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe is told in a series

ofmosaic tiles based on original retablos (paintings) done by Santa Fe artistArlene Cisneros Sena. “This is a great way to tell the story. It’s educational aswell as beautiful,” Nguyen said.Nguyen sees a lot of interesting historical parallels related to the shrine.

He notedwhat a daunting task it was to bring upAlzíbar’s reredo (altarscreen) in nine sections viamule train on El CaminoReal. “Itmust havebeen a real hardship to travel at that time,” he said. “The people prayedwiththankswhen they arrived here. And I think today’sMexican immigrantspray to Our Lady of Guadalupe for intercession and protection as theymaketheir difficult journey. That’s why the parishioners retraced those steps totravel with the statue of Our Lady to remind us of the journeys in the pastand the one peoplemake today to cross the border.”When the parishionerswere travelingwith the new statue, it was lost for

three days at the border. “I thinkOur Ladywas reminding us of how difficult

NuestraSeñoradeGuadalupe(Our Lady of Guadalupe)Themain devotional shrine toNuestra Señora deGuadalupe is in theBasilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe inMexico City. It was there in 1531near TepeyacHill that JuanDiego, an Aztec Indianwho had convertedto Catholicism, saw an apparition of a dark-skinnedwomanwearingan ornate blue and pinkmantle and elegant robe surrounded by light.She said shewas the VirginMary and told him to ask the bishop tobuild a shrine in her honor on that site.The bishop dismissed the peasant’s story until JuanDiego returned

with a “sign.” Hewas asked to gather roses—never blooming in thatregion inDecember— and to bring them back in his tilma (an apron-like garment).When he opened the tilma for the bishop, not only didthe roses tumble out, but amagnificent image of the VirginMary alsoappeared on his tilma, just as he had described her. The image on thetilma is still displayed in the basilica inMexico City.Nuestra Señora deGuadalupe became known as the Patroness of

the Americas, with a Catholic feast day celebrated onDecember 12.

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GuadalupeFeastDayActivitiesAll of the following events are free and open to the public:6:30 a.m. Dec. 4-Dec. 11.Novena (nine-day) Masses leading to thefeast day in the santuario.Noon, Dec. 12 Final Novena Mass with mariachis.6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 (eve of feast day): Gather for procession atCathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi.7 p.m. Candlelight procession leaves from basilica led by an Aztec dancetroupe from Taos.

As the group processes, songs are sung and the rosary is recited in honorof Our Lady of Guadalupe. The procession travels west on San FranciscoStreet to Guadalupe Street and proceeds to the statue of Our Lady ofGuadalupe at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Prayers are said andthe Aztec troupe dances at the statue. Bells ring at the santuario and theparish church. Aztec dancers lead participants into the santuario anddance— as their form of worship— around the altar, followed by readingsby a deacon.

The dancers then lead people from the santuario to the main parishchurch, where participants recite the rosary and sing serenata to OurLady of Guadalupe. There is continuous music in the church, as well asdances by the Aztec dance group and a Santa Fe matachine dance troupe.The story of San Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe is re-enactedimmediately prior to Mass.7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to the parish center forrefreshments—menudo, posole, nachos, pastries, coffee and hotchocolate.11 p.m. Roman Catholic Mass. As the service ends at midnight, the crowdsings Las Mañanitas (the traditional birthday song) to honor Our Lady ofGuadalupe. Both churches remain open through the night for devotionalprayers.5 a.m.Wednesday, Dec. 12 (Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe): Crowdsgather at statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe outside the santuario.6 a.m The santuario is dark. Everyone is given a candle to enter thechurch. The Roman Catholic Mass begins by candlelight. After Mass,everyone is invited to the adjacent history room and gift shop of thesantuario for coffee and bizcochitos.Noon.Mariachi Mass in the larger parish church.6 p.m.Mass in Spanish in the larger parish church.

it is to cross the border,” Nguyen said. “This placewas always here for theimmigrant.”In 1961, the present-day parish churchwas built adjacent to the

santuario. Visitors also canmake arrangements to tour that church, whichhouses significant pieces of art, many created by today’s Hispanic artists.The altar is similar to the one in theMexico City basilica dedicated to OurLady of Guadalupe.After the churchwas built, the santuario fell into disrepair. The private

nonprofit GuadalupeHistoric Foundation, formed in 1975, soughtrestoration funds andmaintained the property until it was returned to theparish in 2005.Pilgrimswith a devotion to the VirginMary will find other smaller

shrines on the property devoted to Our Lady of Fatima and Our Lady ofLourdes. “We are all aware that there is just one BlessedMother, but sheappeared to different people in different continents,” Delgado said. “We alsohave a 24-hour perpetual adoration chapel. People can call the office for thecombination.”At all of the shrines, people canwrite down prayer requests and can find

rosaries and instructions on how to pray the rosary. “I also hope peoplewillcome and see our beautiful roses,” Nguyen added. While the colorful rosegardenswill not be in bloom inDecember, the santuario and churchwill befilledwith roses throughout theGuadalupe Feast Day celebrations.The towering statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe is lit through the night.

“Wewant people to know that she’s here for them at all times,” Nguyen said.“People asked, ‘Shouldwe put up a fence to protect the statue?’ And I saidthat defeats the purpose of having it here. People can come and pray anytime. They are not going to be locked out.”

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The ruins of Giusewa Pueblo and San Joséde los Jémezmission church at JémezStateMonument are alluring in broad daylight.Seeing them illuminated with starlight,firelight and candlelight is nothing short ofmagical.During the monument’s annual “Light Among the Ruins”celebration, the walls and paths through the ancientpueblo are adorned with 1,000 farolitos (candle-lit paperbags). Puebloan dancers perform traditional dancesbeside the luminarias (bonfires) and haunting NativeAmerican flutemusic floats through the night.“One of the things that I always try to capture in those

ruins is a sense of what those places were like whenpeople lived there,” said Nambé resident Gip Brown. “Oneof the ways that that can happen is at night, when things

are simply illuminated by firelight.“Theywould not have had the little farolitos lining

thewalkways, but thewhole thing evokes another time.[The ruins] are typically not places that are open atnight, so you can’t always experience that. It’s a specialthing.When the ruins are illuminated by a natural light,like firelight, and you add to that the dancing—which isbeautiful towatch— there’s amagic to it.”Nature provides the starlight, but the monument’s two-

person staff and a handful of volunteers prepare and placethe farolitos. They spend hours filling paper sacks withsand, nesting a candle in each and placing the farolitosaround the ruins. Just lighting the “little lanterns” takesabout two hours. Monument ranger MarlonMagdalena isthe only one allowed on top of the ancient pueblo. Hemustmove the ladder each time he places a farolito, then repeatthe process to light each one.The bonfires are Magdalena’s favorite part of the

event. “People really enjoy just standing around the fires,watching the dancers. If it’s a clear night, you can see a lotof the stars,” he said. “It’s the company, too — just peopleenjoying the night, talking amongst each other. It’s a nice,

friendly atmosphere.”That friendly atmosphere extends to Jémez Village,

which partners with the monument to run free horse-drawn wagon rides from Jémez Springs Park to themonument. The village also hosts a Christmas-treelighting at dusk, with caroling, coffee and hot chocolate.The ruins glow “is not quite the same as Christmas Eve

at the pueblos,” Brown said, “but it evokes the image of thenight, the cold, the bonfires, the shadows, the smells, thesounds. It’s one of themagical things thatNewMexico canoffer, and people need to experience it.”

If you goLight AMong the ruins5-7 p.m. saturday, December 15For more information, contact MarlonMagdalena at575-829-3530 or go to www.nmmonuments.org/jemez.Directions: north on u.s. 84/285 to n.M. 502, which becomestrinity Drive in Los Alamos. turn left onto Diamond Drivewhen trinity Drive ends. turn right on n.M. 501, then right onn.M. 4 to Jémez stateMonument.

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Nov. 17, 10 a.m.Metal andMud— Ironand Pottery exhibit opens.Work of 10SpanishMarket artists working in iron andmicaceous clay is showcased throughApril30, 2013. Gallery talks by artists between2 and 4 p.m. Nov. 17.Museumof SpanishColonial Art, 750 Camino Lejo (onMuseumHill). Formore information, contact 505-982-2226 or visit www.spanishcolonial.org.Freewith admission.

Nov. 18, 1-4 p.m.Macedonian Celebration.Lace-making demonstrationwith theEnchanted LaceMakers. 2 p.m.: Slaveyaperforms a cappella in the exhibitionYoung Brides, Old Treasures:MacedonianEmbroideredDress. 3 p.m.: Goddess of Arnoperforms in the auditorium.MuseumofInternational Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo(onMuseumHill). Formore information,contact Aurelia Gomez at 505-476-1211or [email protected]. Freewithadmission.

Nov. 18, 2-4 p.m. “KarlMay’sWildWest,”withHansGrunert, curator of theKarlMayMuseum inRadebeul, Germany. Openinglecture forTall Tales of theWildWest: TheStories of KarlMay. Reception following.NewMexicoHistoryMuseum/Palace of theGovernors lobby. 113 Lincoln Ave., 505-476-5200, www.nmhistorymuseum.org. Formoreinformation, contact KateNelson at 505-476-1141 or [email protected]. Freewith admission. NewMexico residents withID free on Sundays.

Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Handmadegifts and bead sale to benefit the SantaFeChildren’sMuseum. 1050OldPecos Trail, 505-989-8359 orwww.santafechildrensmuseum.org. Free.

Dec. 1, 4-6 p.m. Trunk show to benefitthe Santa FeChildren’sMuseum at SweetWaterHarvest Kitchen, 1512 PachecoStreet, Building B. For details, email [email protected].

Dec. 2, 1-4 p.m. “Winter Traditions,” aspecial community holiday celebrationfeaturingNative American storytelling,dance performances and hands-on activities.Museumof Indian Arts &Culture, 710Camino Lejo, 505-476-1269 orwww.indianartsandculture.org.

Formore information, contact JoyceBegay-Foss, director of education, 505-476-1272. Freewith admission. NewMexicoresidents with ID free on Sundays.

Dec. 2, 2-3 p.m. Schola Cantorum andthemonks of the Benedictine Abbey ofChrist in the Desert perform sacredmusicas programming forThe Saint John’s BibleandContemplative Landscape exhibit. NewMexicoHistoryMuseum/Palace of theGovernors lobby. 113 Lincoln Ave., 505-476-

5200, www.nmhistorymuseum.org. Formoreinformation, contact KateNelson at 505-476-1141 or [email protected]. Freewith admission. NewMexico residents withID free on Sundays.

Dec. 7, 5:30-8 p.m.The 27th anniversaryof “Christmas at the Palace.” Enjoyperformances by localmusicians, a visitfromSanta and a chance to print Christmascards on a historical, hand-operated press.Farolitos, bonfires and hot cider in thecourtyard. NewMexicoHistoryMuseum/Palace of the Governors. Enter throughthe Palace at 105W. Palace Ave. Bothmuseumswill close at 3 p.m. to prepare,and theHistoryMuseumwill remainclosed during the event; 505-476-5200 orwww.nmhistorymuseum.org. Formoreinformation, contact KateNelson at 505-476-1141 or [email protected]. Free.

Dec. 9, 1-4 p.m. The annual “CelebrateWinter” event features special activitiesfor the opening ofNewWorld Cuisine: TheHistories of Chocolate,Mate yMas. Samplehistoric chocolatewith chocolate historianMark Sciscenti and decorate gourdswithMonica SosayaHalford, a local santeraand colcha embroiderer. FrankMcCullochand friends perform traditional NewMexicanmusic.Museumof InternationalFolk Art, 706 Camino Lejo (onMuseumHill); 505-476-1200 orwww.moifa.org. Foradditionalmembers-only events, go towww.museumfoundation.org.

Dec. 9, 5:30-7 p.m. The Palace of theGovernors presents the centuries-oldtradition of Las Posadas, a re-enactment ofMary and Joseph’s search for lodgings. Theannual candlelit procession travels aroundthe Santa Fe Plaza and concludes in the

Palace Courtyard. Stay for carols, cookiesand refreshments. TheHistoryMuseum andPalacewill close at 3 p.m. to prepare for thisevent. For information, contact KateNelsonat 505-476-1141 or [email protected]. Free.

Dec. 12, noon-12:45 p.m.“Nuevomexicanos and the Rhetoric ofStatehood,” a Centennial Brainpower&Brownbags Lecturewith ElmoBaca. NewMexicoHistoryMuseum/Palace of theGovernors, JohnGawMeemRoom. Enterthrough theWashingtonAvenue doors. Free.

Dec. 15, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Toy sale. Findnew and gently loved toys and games at thisbenefit for the Santa FeChildren’sMuseum.(Thosewishing to donate items for thesalemay drop them at themuseum.) 1050Old Pecos Trail, 505-989-8359 orwww.santafechildrensmuseum.org. Admission tothe sale is free.

Dec. 15 and 16, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday,noon-5 p.m. Sunday. “Choo! Choo!TrainWeekend” at the Santa FeChildren’sMuseum. Realistic HO gauge holiday trainswill go full steam inside themuseum. TheNature Center will be transformed into abustling O gauge train switchyard, wherefamilies can build dioramas and backdropsand set the trains en scene. Visitors fromNewMexico’s real trainworldwill be onhand to share their talents and experience.1050Old Pecos Trail, 505-989-8359 orwww.santafechildrensmuseum.org. Admission $6.

Dec. 16, noon-5 p.m.Handmade gifts andbead sale to benefit the Santa FeChildren’sMuseum. 1050Old Pecos Trail, 505-989-8359 orwww.santafechildrensmuseum.org.Admission to the sale is free.

Dec. 16, 1-4 p.m. AnnualHolidayOpenHouse starring theGustaveBaumannMarionettes. Themarionettes perform intheSt. FrancisAuditoriumduring a round-robin openhouse of activities throughoutthemuseum.Let Santa (theBaumannSantaClausmarionette) sit on your lap. Childrencanmake their ownpuppet stick characters.NewMexicoMuseumofArt, 107W.PalaceAve, 505-476-5072 orwww.nmartmuseum.org. Formore information, contactMarthaLandry at 505-476-5068 [email protected]. Free admission. Please bringnonperishable food items to donate toTheFoodDepot.

Dec. 21, 6-8 p.m.Winter Solstice Festival.Follow the farolitos and the sound ofdrums through Earthworks during thiscelebration of the longest night of the year.Enjoy a luminaria labyrinth, flying farolitos,storytelling andwarm snacks.Santa Fe Children’sMuseum.1050Old Pecos Trail, 505-989-8359 orwww.santafechildrensmuseum.org.Admission $6.

Dec. 22, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Handmadegifts and bead sale to benefit the SantaFeChildren’sMuseum. 1050OldPecos Trail, 505-989-8359 orwww.santafechildrensmuseum.org. Admission tothe sale is free.

Dec. 26-28, 6 p.m. Annual holidayperformance series featuringmusicand dance by local performers. Theseperformances often sell out, so buy ticketsearly. Santa Fe Children’sMuseum, 1050OldPecos Trail, 505-989-8359 orwww.santafechildrensmuseum.org.Admission $6.

Dec. 29, 7:30 p.m.–midnight.The SantaFeVIPMasquerade Ball to benefit the SantaFeChildren’sMuseum. Come in costumeand enjoy food, drink, entertainment anddancing. All proceeds go to SFCM. 1050OldPecos Trail. For details, email [email protected].$50 per person.

Jan. 11, 12-12:45 p.m. RichardMelzer,“Political Cartoons andNewMexico’sStruggle for Statehood 1850-1912,” aCentennial Brainpower&BrownbagsLecture.MexicoHistoryMuseum/Palaceof the Governors, JohnGawMeemRoom.Enter through theWashingtonAvenue doors.Free.

OtherEvery Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Santa FeArtistsMarket. Juried local art show at theRailyard, between the Santa Fe FarmersMarket andREI (Manhattan andMarketstreets). Pottery, paintings, drawings,textiles, jewelry, photography, sculpture andmore. www.santafeartistsmarket.com.

HolidayHangoutsMuseumsdraw locals, visitors in fromthe cold for celebration, education

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When theMuseumof International Folk Art announced that its next exhibit would beNewWorldCuisine: TheHistories of Chocolate,Maté yMas, someone emailed themuseum to askwhat food hadto dowith folk art.“And I thought, it’s perfect we’re having this exhibit, because food is so representative of culture,”saidNicolasa Chávez, curator of themuseum’s U.S. Latino/Hispano/Spanish colonial collections andthis exhibit. “Whereverwe came from, some of our biggestmemories are the foodwe grew upwith.We identify our cultural heritage through food.We also identify it through the objects used for food.That idea is how food, daily objects, daily use ties into culture, folk art, folklore, folk heritage. Food isdefinitely of the people.”More than 300 historical culinary objects related to food harvesting, preparation, table settings

and utilitarian and decorative implements are displayed in several kitchen and hearth tableaus.Scenes include a Spanish kitchen from the early 19th century and aMexican colonial table with

viceregal settings ofMexican silver andmayólica dinnerware, typical of the homes of thewealthy.The early 19th-centuryNewMexico kitchenwill reflect the state’s heritage as Spain’s farthest

frontier. “Wewere a little remote, but wewere a part of Nueva España [NewSpain], and a lot of thesetrade items didmake it here,” Chávez said.A very popular trade itemwas chocolate (pronounced chō•cō•lah•tay in Spanish). NewMexico

was the first region in theUnited States to enjoy this beverage, although it lost its prominence oncecoffee and teawere introduced via the Santa Fe Trail.

The Spanishwere not the first in this region to trade for chocolate. The exhibit includes a tinypotsherd fromChaco Canyon containing chocolate residue. “I wanted to really bring home that inNewMexicowe’ve had a 1,000-year-old love affair with chocolate,” Chávez said.NewMexicowas also the country’s first wine-producing region. In 1629, Franciscan friars defied

Spain’s prohibition against exporting grapevines to theNewWorld and smuggled in vines.Besides individual sections onwine and chocolate history, every hearth has objects related to

those staples. These range from simple botijas (glass storage jars) and Spanish ceramicwine jugs

Close encounterswithmestizaje cuisineLocal businesses bring New World flavors to lifeIf theNewWorld Cuisine exhibit leaves you curious, ravenous orboth, the foods it extolsmay be sampled at theMuseumHill Caféor the Santa Fe School of Cooking.MuseumHill Café is featuring contemporary mestizaje recipes forthe run of the exhibit, all with recommendations for NewWorld wines.Enjoy an appetizer such as sweet corn custard with poblano cream sauceor entrées like Jalisco sopes— thick cornmeal tortillas with onion, tomato,pinto beans and crema. Of course, desserts will feature one of the mostdelectable NewWorld foods— chocolate.710 Camino Lejo, 984-8900, or www.museumhillcafe.net

The Santa Fe School of Cooking is offering a series of classesduring the exhibit that explore the melding of NewWorld and OldWorldinfluences and its impact on NewMexican cuisine.Demonstration classes include “The Journey & History of Adobo FromSpain to the NewWorld,” “Meet the Three Sisters — Corn, Squash &Beans” and “Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate— Entrées to Desserts!”Participants enjoy a full meal and receive recipes for all the dishes. Theschool is donating 20 percent of all exhibit-related class admissionproceeds to the Museum of International Folk Art.125 N. Guadalupe St., 983-4511, or santafeschoolofcooking.com

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¡Viva la revolucíon!The exhibition explores howNewWorld foods the Spanishintroduced to Europe and their global colonies transformedworldcuisine. “It was the biggest food revolution in our history,” Chávezsaid. “Potatoes, corn, tomatoes and chocolate, green peppers andchile peppers all came from theNewWorld.”The vanilla Europeans added tomake chocolate less bitter also

came fromMexico.“Imagine Italian foodswithout the tomato, or even gazpacho

or paella in Spain, with tomatoes and bell peppers,” Chavéz said.“Early on people thought the chile pepperswere native to China,but that wasn’t the case either. And all of that came from thispart of the globe. So I see it as a positive history in that a lot of thenational cuisines that we have today are because of this changethat took place.”The interchange— sometimes called the Columbian Exchange

—worked bothways. European imports such as onions and garlic,cheese, beef and porkwere added to the traditional corn, beansand squash of the Southwestern indigenous diet to create a fusionknown asmestizaje.Many of the foodswe think of as typicallyMexican andNewMexican— enchiladas, burritos, posole— are aresult of that fusion.A table at the exhibit set up as a recipe exchangewill encourage

sharing those dishes. “We’re hoping peoplewill leave their favoriterecipe, like their grandmother’s empanadas,” Chavéz said. “Andthenwe’ll have blank cards so people can copy recipes.We think itwill be a niceway to get the community involved.”Another interactive piece of the exhibit is a scent station

stockedwith herbs native to the Americas and others, such aslavender, that have flourished here since the Spanish introducedthem.The exhibit opens December 9, with a chance to taste historic

chocolates, and other delicious events (see calendar, page 16), andruns through January 4, 2014.

to Asian andEuropean spice jars retrofittedwith lockingmetal lids inMexico City to protect a household’s cacao from thieves.A South American hearth includes accouterments for yerbamaté, a

hot beveragemade from the caffeinated leaves of the South Americanrain-forest holly tree— a drink that has only recently caught on inNorthAmerica. The yerbamaté cupwas integral to the serving ritual, and asection of thematé room is devoted tomaté accessories.“These little cups become awork of art in themselves,” Chavéz said.

“There are thousands and thousands of different styles, from beautifulcolonial silver to just a simple gourd cup that’s been hollowed out fordrinking. And then there are painted gourds, carved gourds or gourdswith silver applied.We also have some really fun contemporary piecesmixed in.”But the true impact of the exhibit is couchedwithin the title, and goes

far beyond table settings and crockery. “It’s not just about cuisine in theNewWorld. It’s a newworld of food, a newworld ofmixing and cultureand heritage,” Chávez said.

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Story By Patricia GreathouSe

PhotoS By ryannan Bryer de hickman

The holidays call for comfort food— dishesthat speak of home, food that everyone knowsand loves.When family and close friends gettogether, we’re not trying to learn anythingnew, impress anyone or challenge ourselves.We save exotic ingredients and high techniquerecipes for less busy times and give ourchildrenwhat theywant: beloved familyrecipes, preferablywith lots of chile.Working together in the kitchen can be a uniting andtradition-building experience. In years past, my familyoftenmanaged to have a tamalada,making dozens oftamales for hours on end. It’s a lot of fun but it’s trabajosa—a labor-intensive group activity.Another of my children’s most frequent holiday dinner

requests is for posole. It has the same big NewMexicanflavors of dried corn, pork and red chile — and it’s easy tomake. The posolemay bemade days ahead of time; thepork is seasoned the day before and goes into the ovento roast for several hours before themeal. I set the timerand don’t think about it again until I’m ready to serve themeal. Most of the garnishesmay also be prepared aheadof time.The recipe I use is nontraditional, inspired by the

memory of onemade by a childhood friend’s Texasgrandmother. Shewas the best cook I ever knew, and herversion ismy all-time favorite. I have combined it withthe satisfying richness of salty, crunchy-crusted roastpork rather than the soft, stewed pork that normallycooks in posole. Just as inMexico, an array of tastygarnishes and a simple chile sauce are served on the side.There’s no need for salad— it’s already there in the bowl.Our 5-year-old granddaughter returning to the table to

ask formore and the teenagers snatching bits of hotmeataswe chop up the roast confirm thatmemories are beinglaid down— and that posolemeans home to them too.

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Whenever I begin to prepare this dish, I always havemydoubts:Will it really become the rich, savory stewwe alllove from such simple, watery beginnings? But like allgood alchemical experiences, the corn softens and takeson the flavors of the onion, garlic, chile and tomato. Themeat crisps to salty, juicy perfection, and the garnishesadd crunch and heat.This recipe also can be used tomake awonderful

vegetarianmeal; simply omit the pork and use avegetable-based broth.

Pleading for posoleFavorite dish brings comfort, familiarity to holiday

POSOLEWITHCRISPYPORKROAST(Serves 8-12)

For theposole:Pork broth, chicken broth orwater as needed

1 pound dried posole, rinsed and drained several times1 bay leaf

1 large onion, quartered4 large garlic cloves, peeled and chopped

2 driedNewMexico red chiles, stemmed and seeded,(ormore to taste)

1 teaspoonMexican oregano1 (14.5-ounce) can tomatoeswith juice

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (optional, recommendedfor vegetarian version)

1/2 tablespoon kosher salt (or to taste)Put broth orwater and posole into a large stew pot. Addthe bay leaf and the salt. Bring the liquid to a boil and thenlower the heat tomaintain a simmer.Put the onion, garlic, chiles, oregano and tomatoes in a

blender and blend until fairly smooth. Add to the posolewith the olive oil and simmer for another hour or twoor until the flavorsmeld and the posole “blooms” and istender. Addmorewater as needed tomaintain plenty ofbroth.When the posole is tender, taste for seasoning and add

more salt if needed.For the garnishes:

Thinly shredded green cabbage cut in 1-inch lengthsScallions, sliced, or 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped

Radishes, sliced and then cut into thin batonsAvocado, cut in large dice (prepare the avocado

right before serving)1 bunch cilantro, chopped (optional)

DriedMexican oreganoLime sections

Serve buffet style in a tureen or at the table, lettingdiners ladle hot posole into their bowls, adding garnishesand pork as desired.

For the crispypork roast:4 pound fatty pork shoulder roast with fat layer

on top of roast, if possible2 tablespoons kosher saltChile caribe, to taste

The day before roasting, salt the pork all over and seasonwith the chile caribe. Refrigerate.Five hours before serving time, remove the roast from

the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature.Four hours before serving, preheat oven to 400 degrees F.Three hours before serving, put the pork fat side up in

a small roasting pan and place in the oven. Roast 2 hours,then turn the roast over and roast another 20minutes. Takeout of the oven and allow to rest 30minutes to an hour.Whack the roast into large, bite-sized pieces and pile on

a serving plate. Servewith posole and garnishes.Note: For amore traditional take on posole, combine any

remaining pork and posole and cook until pork is tender.(Based on a recipe by AliceWaters)

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For Jews, lighting themenorah at Hanukkah—which starts on December 8 this year — celebratesthe rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem.For eight days, families light menorahs, say prayers,sing psalms and songs, and sometimes give smallgifts, leaving their candles to burn for at least anhour after dark.The celebration— also called the Festival of Lights—dates to the time of theMaccabeanRevolt in the secondcentury BCE. Judeans had been allowed to practice theirreligion and customs under the laws of the PtolemaicKingdomof Egypt and also under King Antiochus III ofSyria who followed. However, because of internal politicalstrife in the Jewish community, Antiochus IV, aHellenist,was persuaded to attack Jerusalem, kill a number ofthe opposition, and defile the temple. He raised a statueto Zeus, sacrificed pigs on the altar, and outlawed thepractice of Judaism.During this time, Jewswere forced to study the Torah

in secret, sowhenever the soldiers appeared, children andscholars alike pretended to be playingwith four-sidedspinning tops called dreidels— the origin of anotherHanukkah tradition.TheMaccabees, a prominent religious family, fled

with their followers to a fortifiedmountain hideout to

plan the retaking of Jerusalem. Upon taking back thetemple, though, theMaccabees found that almost all theritual olive oil had been profaned. Only one containerthat had been sealed by the high priest was available forthe resanctification ritual. There should have been onlyenough oil for one day; however, legend says that the oilcontinued to burn for the next eight days. Today, lightingtheHanukkahmenorah commemorates thismiracle.(Some scholars say the legend of the oil wasmade up byrabbis in Babylonia 500 or 600 years after the retaking ofthe temple so that the holidaywould focus on a “miracle”rather than on “militarymight,” which could tempt youngmen to rise up against their rulers.)

Delicious traditionsAnotherwaymanyJews celebrateHanukkah is throughpreparing special food. In theUnitedStates, latkes—potatopancakes fried in oil— are themost common food servedduringHanukkah. In the Sephardic tradition, though, Jewsfrom theMediterranean andAfrica often prefer a doughnutcalled sufganiyot, a popular holiday treat in Israel. Latkesand sufganiyot are eaten during the holiday because theynecessitate using lots of oil, and oil iswhat kept the sacredlamps burning in theTemple in Jerusalem.But not everyone loves doughnuts— nomatter how

symbolic theymight be. Santa Fe resident BonnieEllinger, who spentmost of her life in Israel, said shehasn’t tasted sufganiyot “in about 40 years.” She said she

refused to eat themduringHanukkah because theyweretoo greasy and fattening and that she “used to tell [her]female students before the holiday that theywere notallowed to eatmore than one per day, as theywould not fitthrough the door of the classroomwhen they returned.”Sufganiyot doughs vary greatly, but almost all

contain yeast, milk, butter, and eggs in addition to flour.Traditionally, the rich dough gets a quick pass throughhot oil and a piped-in filling of strawberry jam.However,nowadays, fillings can include any flavor jam aswell aschocolate, pistachio, and halva. After filling, they aresprinkledwith powdered sugar.After trying three recipes for sufganiyot, all of

which produced an unwieldy, gloppy batter, we founda recipe that works beautifully — a rich brioche dough,full of butter and eggs.While sufganiyot are good forseveral hours after frying, they’re best servedwhile stillwarm. Take care, however: Six of usmanaged to eat 22sufganiyot!

✡ ✡ ✡JannaGur, founder and chief editor of Israel’s leadingfood andwinemagazine,AlHashulchanGastronomicMonthly, and author ofThe Book of New Israeli Food,wherewe found thewinning recipe, writes that“preparing doughnuts at home takes somemotivation. Soif you decide to go to the trouble, make a lot, freeze themand fry some each day.”

Lighting thewayhomeCelebrating endurance on Hanukkah

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SUFGANIYOT(Makes 30 regular doughnuts or 50mini-doughnuts)

For thedough:2 ounces fresh yeast (can substitute 2 tablespoons

instant yeast)5- 1/2 fluid ounces (or 2/3 cup) lukewarmmilk

2 pounds and 4 ounces (or 7 cups) flour5-1/2 ounces (or 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon) sugar

2 teaspoons salt8 eggs at room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Zest of half a lemonZest of half an orange

3 tablespoons rum or brandy6 ounces soft butter

For frying:Sunflower oil (burns slowly and has no aftertaste)

For the filling:1 cup strawberry jam (orwhatever flavor you prefer)

Toserve:Confectioners’ sugar

Dissolve the yeast in 1/4 cupmilk.Put the flour, sugar, salt, eggs, vanilla extract, citrus zest,rum or brandy, and the remainingmilk in amixer bowlfittedwith a kneading hook. Add the dissolved yeast andknead for 5minutes.Add the butter gradually and continue kneading for 10

minutes atmedium speed, until the dough is smooth.Sprinkle some flour over the dough in the bowl, cover

with amoist towel and allow to rest for 20-30minutes.Knead the dough for anotherminute, form a smooth

ball (it shouldweigh about 4 pounds at this point) andplace on awork surface, preferablywood, sprinkledwithflour. Coverwith amoist towel and allow to rise for 15 to20minutes.Divide the dough into 30 doughnuts (or 50mini-

doughnuts) and arrange, evenly spaced, on greased bakingpans sprinkledwith flour.Transfer the pans to awarm oven preheated to

110 degrees F. Place a saucepanwith boilingwater atthe bottom of the oven to provide the doughwith thenecessarymoisture. Allow the doughnuts to rise in thewarm oven until they double in size.

Heat the oil for deep-frying to 365 degrees F (thetemperature that worked best for us).Make sure there is no excess flour on the doughnuts,

which can burn and cloud the oil, and fry the doughnutsin batches. Place them in the hot oil with the bottom (theside onwhich the doughnutwas resting) facing up. Thedome (top side) will develop a crust while the bottomwillswell up slightly and the doughnutwill take on a perfectround shape. Fry for about 2minutes on each side, untilgolden brown.Taste the first doughnut to be sure it has been fried

properly; if it’s brown on the outside and still moist andsticky on the inside, the oil is too hot.Arrange the doughnuts on a rack to allow the excess oil

to drip off.To fill the doughnuts: Use a special syringe or a pastry

bagwith a long nozzle. Puncture the doughnut in thecenter, and press to release the filling. If the jam is toothick, mix in a little water. Sprinkle with confectioners’sugar and serve.Recipe adapted fromThe Book ofNew Israeli Food by

JannaGur (Schocken Books, 2008)

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In the rhythm ofmodern life, we rely too frequently on ready-madeoptions, leaving behind slower traditions, missing the benefits andsimple rewards of taking our time. Cranking ice cream.Writing a letter.Distilling spirits in small batches.The people behindKGBSpirits, DonQuixote Distillery and Santa

Fe Spirits, the threemicro-distilleries now operating inNewMexico,followed dreams, endured brambles of governmental oversight,undertook tremendous investment and persevered through years ofpainstaking— drip by drip— analyses to join a national boom in theproduction of artisanal, small-batch spirits. Small craft sells big, andthough overall production is tiny compared to large industrial distillers— a few thousand cases a year in contrast to 40,000 per day— profitscan be substantial.

Small distiller, big plansGauges, pipes, pumps, vats, tanks, gaskets and valves, serpentine coils,fractionating columns, swan’s necks, boilers, condensers, diffusers andpots, fitted and stacked in a roomwith a high ceiling, emit esters, vapors,musts, heads, tails and hearts. These aren’t the apparatus of a JulesVerne saga or evenAustin Powers’ Dr. Evil. Rather, these are the run-of-the-mill tools of amaster distiller.“We’re in the third year of our five-year business plan,” said Colin

Keegan, owner of Santa Fe Spirits. “We expect to be profitable in thefourth.” The process is a slow one. “First yearswere about setting up

the distillery and honing our products. Now, we’re in thewild, woollybugbear of getting them in themarketplace.” Small distillers competeagainst big name brands to earn placements on a shelf.Keegan, born in England and an architect by profession, became

interested in distillingwhen hewas approached by young brewerNick Jones about using apples fromKeegan’s orchard in Tesuque tomake brandy. Santa Fe Spirits was founded in 2010with Jones as itsmaster distiller. Initially, alongwith a Calvados-like apple brandy, theyproduced Silver Coyote, an unoaked, clear, or “white,” whiskey.ChrisMilligan, bartender at the Secreto Lounge in Santa Fe’s St.

FrancisHotel, has created a number of signature drinkswith SilverCoyote, including this holiday’s Santa’s Sour, using fresh lemon juiceand spiced honey syrup, shaken and strained into a cocktail glass.Keegan has high hopes for the broad appeal for Expedition, amaize-

based vodka released last spring, and the newWheeler Peak gin,redolent of sage.Meanwhile, potential income rests untapped in oakcasks. Keegan’s single-malt whiskey,made frommesquite-smokedbarley, must age another year before bottling. Like his business plan, it’sa process that requires time, patience and nerve.

Home iswhere the spirits areDonQuixote Distillery began likemany other cottage industries— inthe family kitchen—whenRonDolin crafted a stovetop still for his wife,Olha (pronouncedOl-yah).Born in theUkraine, where her father and grandfather distilled

vodka, Olha is DonQuixote’smaster distiller. Ron, keeping his full-time

Local spiritTime is on the side of small NewMexico distilleries

photos Kitty LeaKen

Chris Milligan, bartender at the Secreto Lounge in Santa Fe’s St. Francis Hotel, has created a number of signature drinks with Santa Fe Spirits’ Silver Coyote, including thisholiday’s Santa’s Sour.

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job at the Los AlamosNational Laboratory, is themasterbuilder. Eventually, he constructed a proper distillerybehind theirWhite Rock home, built a larger copperalembic pot still and began joustingwith the regulationsgoverning distilleries. In 2005, DonQuixote becamethe first licensed and bonded distillery inNewMexico.Like pioneers, theymade the licensing process an easier,shorter route for thosewho followed.The legendary Line CampRoadhouse onU.S. 285 in

Pojoaque has become theDolins’ primary showroom,offering tastings, wine and spirits classes, and a venue forprivate events.With its new dance floor, lighting and awelcoming bar, it retains the feel of the honky-tonk it oncewas. Shelves display a full line of spirits, wine, sangria,extracts, ports, liqueurs andDonQuixote’smainstay, BlueCorn Bourbon.Sourcing local organic blue corn, Olha does her own

malting, a complicated process of soaking, germinatingand drying the grains before distillation. “It gives the corna beautiful flavor and texture that reflects in the spirit,”Olha said.Stefanie Gallegos, manager at the La Casa Sena

Wine Shop in Santa Fe, has championed the product.“It’s bourbonwith a clean palate of corn husk, corn silkminerality,” Gallegos said. “Customers are pleasantlysurprised at the high quality and value.” Her husband,David Sundberg, chef of the Blue Corn Brewery in theSouthside, added, “We rolled out a DonQuixote Blue Cornmargarita, with tequila and fresh lime— theDonQuerita.Thewoody character of the bourbon takes a traditionalmargarita to the next level.”

Well of inspiration“We have amagicwell,” said John Bernasconi, thepresident andmaster distiller, alongwith Steve Jarrett,of KGBSpirits. “Our branchwater is alkaline, with a highpH, giving our spirits a uniquely soft, seductive richness.”Bernasconi is at once aman of science and philosophy, abrilliance he’s used these last half-dozen years to developKGB’s Los Luceros Destilaría, which occupies a largestraw-bale building in a quiet, lonely spot near the RioGrande in Alcade, southeast of Taos.KGB’s Taos Lightning single-barrel brands of rye and

bourbon became immediate successes upon release in2011. Absinthe, classically called la fée verte— the greenfairy— andNaranjo, an orange liqueur, are new releases.The recipe for their Brimstone Absinthe, overseenby Jarrett, a former chef, uses the “holy trinity” ofwormwood, anise and fennel and can be sipped on its ownor used in cocktails.Natasha Aasgaarden, director of restaurants at the Inn

and Spa at Loretto, said, “We use Taos Lightning Bourbonin our houseManhattan and John’s Hacienda Gin in arosemary-infused gimlet. Our customers come from allover. It’s lovely to provide themwith an amazing localspirit.”Despite taking severalmedals at this year’s San

FranciscoWorld Spirits Competition, including silver forhis Viracocha Vodka, Bernasconi is a reluctant salesman.“I’ve come full circle,” hemused, “from expecting [that]to be successful we’d have to sell outside the state, torealizingNewMexico can consume everything I produce.We’ve beenwelcomed by the community. I need to supplyNewMexico first.”

Santa’S Sour2 ounces Santa Fe Spirits Silver Coyote

3/4 ounces spiced honey syrup (recipe below)1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice

CherriesPut first three ingredients in amixing glass and shakewith ice. Straininto a chilled cocktail glass and garnishwith a cherry.For spiced honey syrup: Toast 1 teaspoon allspice, 1 teaspoon cloves

and 1 cinnamon stick until fragrant. Add to an 8-ounce bottle of honeyand letmacerate at room temperature for 24 hours. Thoroughlymixspiced honeywith 2 ounces of hot water and refrigerate.Recipe by ChrisMilligan,Mixologist/Secreto Loungemanager,

St. FrancisHotel, Santa Fe; www.santafebarman.com

EnchantEdManhattan3/4 ounce ruby port

5 drops Bitter EndMexicanMole bitters*2 ounces Taos Lightning RyeWhiskey

Garnish: Drunken cherry (recipe follows)Stir whiskey, port and bitters in amixing glass, with ice. Strain into acocktail glass. Garnishwith a drunken cherry.Tomake drunken cherries: In a small bowl, cover sour cherries with

Taos Lightning and let sit overnight in the refrigerator.*Bitter EndMexicanMole bitters aremade by hand in Santa Fe. For

more information, visit www.bitterendbitters.com/index.php.Recipe byNatalie Bovis, www.TheLiquidMuse.com

Where to findNewMexico’ssmall-batch spiritsNot every shop can stock all items, but if a product— spirits,wine or beer— is sold anywhere inNewMexico, your favoriteindependent store, and some chains, will be able to procure it foryou.With a few days’ notice, most are happy to special order anyquantity, whether one bottle ormore, at no extra fee beyond normalmarkup.Where allowed, some distilleries will ship directly to out-of-state customers. For general distribution information, check thewebsites listed below.

Santa Fe Spirits is off Airport Road in Santa Fe, offering tours andtastings. Its products are available for sale in the tasting room, along withgift sets of small format bottles, T-shirts, glassware and flasks. The publicis invited to tipple a bargain-priced cocktail at the distillery’s English pub-style bar while observing the distillery and barrel room behind glass walls.For the do-it-yourselfer, ask about purchasing a kit that allows you to ageyour own whiskey at home in 2-, 5- or 10-liter oak barrels.7505MallardWay, Santa Fe; 505-467-8892; www.santafespirits.com.

DonQuixote Distillery andWinery has two tasting rooms, with afull line of products and related gifts available for sale. In Pojoaque, thetasting room hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noonto 6 p.m on Sunday. Los Alamos/White Rock hours are noon to 6 p.m.Tuesday through Sunday; closedMonday.Call 505-695-0817 for information and directions, or visitwww.dqdistillery.com.

KGB Spirits, Los Luceros Destilaría does not have a tasting room,sell directly or offer tours to consumers. Kokoman FineWine and Liquorin Pojoaque, Susan’s FineWine and Spirits in Santa Fe and JubilationWine and Spirits in Albuquerque have selected individual single barrels(250 bottles) of Taos Lightning, unique to their stores.For more information, www.kgbspirits.com.

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The holidays are a perfect time forcelebrations— and thatmeansmusic. As usualat this time of year, a number of ensembleshave planned December concerts thatinclude repertoire fromCorelli and Vivaldito Beethoven andMozart, not tomentionBroadway favorites and contemporaryclassical music. Here’s a list of what to hear,andwhen, in alphabetical order by ensemble.Note: Ticket prices depend on event, venue, and seatlocation. Unless otherwise noted, tickets for all concerts canbe ordered throughTickets Santa Fe at the Lensic,505-988-1234. Venue addresses are on page 29.

Santa Fe Concert Association ($10-$95)With everything from choralmusic to Broadway on thestage, the Santa FeConcert Association is appealing tojust about every taste in December.The superb 12-membermale vocal ensemble

Chanticleer kicks off themonth’s offeringswith a 7:30p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, concert in the Cathedral Basilicaof St. Francis of Assisi. The nextMonday, Dec. 10, thecelebrated guitar quartet, The Romeros, joins conductor-violistMassimo Paris andConcertoMálaga, a stringensemble fromSpain, in St. Francis Auditorium in theNewMexicoMuseumof Art. “Chanticleer promises tobe amagical evening,” said SFCA artistic director JosephIllick, “and the Romeros’ concert will also focus onholidaymusic.”Eleven-year-old pianist and composer Emily Bear

joins the SFCAOrchestra and conductor Illick at 5 p.m.Monday, Dec. 24, for works including the firstmovementof Schumann’s Piano Concerto and several of herown compositions; Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphonycompletes the program.Illick chose Bear not just because she’s a prodigy,

he said, but because of her “musical gifts and amazingcompositional authority. … Emily has performed at theWhiteHouse, theHollywood Bowl, Ravinia, theMontreuxJazz Festival and at CarnegieHall.“She also has released five CDs of her ownmusic. Her

Sonic celebrationEnsembles set the table for a feast of holiday music

performancewill include a new orchestral piece that shehas composed for Santa Fe aswell as a short film score.”Broadway actor, singer and dancer Sutton Foster

takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27. And at5 p.m.Monday, Dec. 31, the acclaimedHarlemStringQuartet, which drew bravos in its SFCA performance lastseason, joins Illick and the SFCAOrchestra. The groupwill perform as soloists in a concerto for string quartetby Randall Fleischer, based on themes fromLeonardBernstein’sWest Side Story. The programwill openwiththe overture to Bernstein’sCandide and concludewithBrahms’ First Symphony. (ANewYear’s Eve gala follows;call 505-984-8759 for information.) All three concertsare in the Lensic Performing Arts Center. Visit www.santafeconcerts.org.

Santa Fe Desert Chorale ($10-$65)The chorale’s 2012Winter Festival runs fromDec.14 through 31.Carols and Lullabies,which combinesholiday farewith lullabies from around theworld, can beheard at the cathedral basilica at 8 p.m. Friday, Tuesday,Thursday, Friday and Saturday—Dec. 14, 18, 20, 21 and 22— conducted bymusic director JoshuaHabermann. Therepertoire includesWilliamMathias’ “Hodie ChristusNatus Est”; Franz Biebl’s ever-popular “AveMaria”;Spanish carols including “YaViene la Vieja,” “A laNinataNana” and “De laMontañas Venimos”; and amedley ofAmerican spirituals.Habermann said, “The opening set pairs the traditional

and beloved (‘OComeEmanuel’) with the unexpected:‘Alilo’ fromGeorgia— the country, not the state! The

Georgian singing tradition is fascinating. Exciting linesmoving in parallel motion give it a rustic and excitingquality. The change from theGregorian chant to theexotic Georgian folk style gives our singers a chanceto show off the variety of tone that they are known for.Mathias’ ‘Hodie’ is a return to the traditional, in this casewell-beloved, English choral tradition.”The ensemble alsowill perform a setting of the Latin

text “Omagnummysterium”— something that’s becomea hallmark of these Christmas concerts. This season’schoice is byOla Gjeilo, whoHabermann identified as“aNorwegian composer now living in theUS. His long-arched soundscapes and gorgeousmelodies capture thewonder of the season.”A lighter-side concert, and one that permits audience

members to join in on favorite songs and carols, takesplace at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at Cristo Rey Church—The BigHoliday Sing. Habermann and the SFDCwill bejoined by theUniversity of NewMexico Concert Choirdirected by Bradley Ellingboe and the RioGrande YouthChorale directed by Sue Passell. Limber up your vocalcords and give it a go!For thosewho like their year-end holidayswith a

touch of popularmusic,The Lighter Side of Christmas,a gala event, is set for 5:30 p.m.Wednesday, Dec. 19, atthe LewAllenGallery downtown. The concert will bepreceded by champagne and hors d’oeuvres, and theevent includes a silent auction and popular selections byHabermann and the singers.Finally,AToast to the NewYear gives several

opportunities for listeners to ring in 2013— at 8 p.m.Friday, Dec. 28, Saturday, Dec. 29, and Sunday, Dec. 30—in Loretto Chapel and at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, Sunday,Dec. 30, and 6 p.m.Monday, Dec. 31, at the Church ofthe Holy Faith. Formermusic director LindaMackwill lead this repertoire with eight singers. Visit www.desertchorale.org.

Santa Fe Opera (free event)TheSantaFeOpera offers a local holiday concertwith twoof its fine 2012 season apprentices, tenorMatthewGrillsand sopranoMary-JaneLee, at 6 p.m.Thursday,Dec. 13,atCristoReyChurch. The concert is free and open to thepublic; doors open ahalf-hour before performance forgeneral admission seating. These usually fill up quickly, soget there early. Visitwww.santafeopera.org.

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Santa Fe ProMusica ($20-$65)Baroque toMozart fills out Santa Fe ProMusica’sDecember slate. Returning this year will be the alwayspopular (and sold-out) Christmas concerts, which takeplace at 6 and 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, throughMonday,Dec. 24.The nine-member Santa Fe ProMusica Baroque

Orchestrawill accompany soprano Liesl Odenwellerandmezzo-sopranoDeborahDomanski (on alternatingconcerts) in Vivaldi’s solo cantata “Nulla inmundo paxsincera.” Otherworks programmed are a suite drawnfromPurcell’s incidentalmusic toThe FairyQueen,Corelli’sChristmas Concerto inGMajor, theHandel aria“O had I Jubal’s Lyre” and traditional carols. The intimateLoretto Chapel is the venue.“We have performed our Baroque Christmas concerts

formany years in Loretto Chapel,” said ProMusicafounder and conductor ThomasO’Connor. “We takepleasure in sharing some great Baroque instrumental andvocalmusic, performed on period instruments, with ouraudiences. The chapel is well-suited to the softer, morenuanced sounds of gut strings and Baroquewinds.”ProMusica then rings in the NewYear with an all-

Mozart set of two concerts at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29,and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, in St. Francis Auditoriumin the NewMexicoMuseum of Art. Violinist StephenRedfield and violist Kimberly Fredenburghwill solo inthe Sinfonia Concertante in E-flatMajor,while sopranoKathrynMueller takes the stage in the solo cantataExsultate, jubilate. The SymphonyNo. 40 in GMinorwraps up the proceedings.O’Connor said theMozart concert, like last year’s

late-December performances of the Bach BrandenburgConcertos, is a programming choice that reflectsaudience interest. “The Baroque Christmas concerts sellout, andwe are frequently asked by visitors who can’tget tickets to them if we have other concerts beforeNewYear’s. Nowwe can say yes. This is a concert ofMozarthits, with threeworks that are among hismost popular.”And of the often-heard GMinor Symphony, O’Connor

promised a different take: “Not the saccharine sound bedwith added drum track youmight hear in a waiting room,but rather a revolution and revelation that set the tablefor Beethoven.”

Santa Fe Symphony ($20-$70)Schroeder’s favorite composer is again on the cards forthe Santa Fe Symphony’s annual Beethoven Fest. Thisyear the concert, at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, offers awiderange of popular favorites by “the Lion of Bonn”— theconcert overture toEgmont, the SymphonyNo. 7, andthe brilliant Triple Concertowith theWeiss-Kaplan-

NewmanTrio as soloists: pianist YaelWeiss, violinistMarkKaplan and cellist ClancyNewman.Music directorSteven Smith conducts.“The symphony has a long tradition of performing

Beethoven’s works,” said founder GregHeltman“Beethovenworkedwith a craftsman-like discipline at hiscompositions; hewas a real artisan, with sketchbook uponsketchbookworking out ideas.“I feel hismusic has an ‘everyman’ quality to it,”

Heltman added. “In the SymphonyNo. 7, the finalmovement’s triumphant and galloping call to action is notsweepinglymelodic; as in somuch of Beethoven’s work, itis the rhythmic and harmonic drive that grabs listener andplayers alike.”As for theTripleConcerto, one of the big and best-

beloved pieces in the concerto literature,Heltmannoted,“The programming committee haswanted for some timeto present theTripleConcerto. …We listened to severaldifferent ensembles andwewere particularly impressedby the individual virtuosity of theWeiss-Kaplan-NewmanTriomembers, aswell as theirmusicalmaturity, finesseand excellent ensemble.” Visitwww.santafesymphony.org.

Santa FeWomen’s Ensemble ($16-$35)Thirty-two years is a charm for the Santa FeWomen’sEnsemble, which celebrates its annual holiday artisticobservanceswith aWinter Festival of Song. This year,performances are in two locations: the intimate LorettoChapel at 7 p.m. Friday, Sunday, and Friday—Dec. 7, 9,and 14— and at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, in the charmingImmaculateHeart ofMary Chapel at 50Mount CarmelRoad in Santa Fe.The 12-voice female group hasmaintained a strong

presence on the Santa Femusic scene not only because ofits reputation for smooth blend and attractive vocalism:From its earliest years, the group has been devotedto commissioning newmusic. In fact, theWomen’sEnsemblewon the 2012Chorus America/ASCAPAdventurous Programming Award— a prestigiousnational recognition.This holiday season, contemporarymusic andmore

standard fare are on the agenda. The featuredworkis “That Passeth All Understanding” byNewMexicocomposer andUniversity of NewMexico facultymemberBradley Ellingboe. The groupwill perform a set of sixEnglish carols arranged and accompanied by Santa Fecomposer and guitarist Gregory Schneider, plusmorecontemporary pieces by Stephen Paulus,WillamettaSpencer and Ivo Antognini.For tickets, call 505-954-4922 or visit www.sfwe.org.

Schola Cantorum of Santa Fe ($15-$20, someevents free)This a capella ensemble, founded in 1990 by Billy Turney,

a Santa Fe native and former director ofmusic at theCathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, has a number ofconcerts scheduled in Santa Fe for the holiday season.From2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, the group joins the

monks of the Benedictine Abbey of Christ in the Desertin theNewMexicoHistoryMuseum lobby for Gregorianchants and 16th centurymasterworks. The collaborativeprogram is part of theHistoryMuseum’s programmingfor the current exhibition,The Saint John’s Bible andContemplative Landscape. The concert is freewithmuseum admission.OnMonday, Dec. 17, the Scholawill perform Schola

Christmas in Loretto Chapel at 7 p.m.; a concert previewtakes place at 6:30 p.m. From favorite carols andGregorian chant to Italian Renaissancemusic, the eventcelebrates sacredmusic associatedwith Christmas. Aspecial feature is the inclusion of 14th-century Irishchant to provide a Celtic flavor to the repertoire. Ticketsare available throughwww.schola-sf.org.The Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe is the site for

a 7 p.m. concert Sunday, Dec. 23. Titled “Noël Nouvelet—The First Christmas,” the free event offers carols,medieval Christmasmusic of Spain and Ireland andNorthernNewMexico alabados. IrishmusicianGerryCarthy joins the ensemble on tinwhistle.And at 5 p.m.Monday, Dec. 24, the Schola rings in

Christmaswith aGregorian Chant Christmas EveMassat SanMiguelMission. There is no charge for admission.

Concert VenuesCathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, 103 Cathedral PlaceChurch of the Holy Faith, 311 E. Palace Ave.Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 417 Agua Fría St.Cristo Rey Church, 1120 Canyon RoadImmaculate Heart of Mary Chapel, 50Mount Carmel RoadLensic Performing Arts Center, 211W. San Francisco St.LewAllen Gallery Downtown, 125W. Palace Ave.Loretto Chapel, 207 Old Santa Fe TrailNewMexico HistoryMuseum, 113 Lincoln Ave.St. Francis Auditorium, NewMexicoMuseum of Art,107W. Palace Ave.SanMiguel Mission, 401 Old Santa Fe TrailScottish Rite Center, 463 Paseo de Peralta

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Gisela Genchowhas seen scores ofperformances of Tchaikovsky’s belovedballetTheNutcracker—perhapsmore thana hundred. But for the eager, personabledirector of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s Santa Fedance school, familiarity has never even breddispleasure, let alone contempt.“I especially love this production,” Genchow said in

an interview a fewweeks before rehearsals began forthis year’sNutcracker presentation— two performanceseach on Saturday and Sunday, December 1 and 2, in theLensic Performing Arts Center. “It has thatmagic youthink aboutwhen you think about awonderful ballet. It’sfresh and it’s really pretty, every year, and it tells the storywonderfully.”This production has been anASFB standard for a

number of years. It begins, as usual, at a holiday party inthe home of Clara, her brother, Franz, and their parents.Family friends are therewith their children, who enjoyplaying together aswell as snatching cookies from themaid and opening their presents. It’s a perfect night forhappy revelry.But then a strangeman enters, and everyone draws

back in consternation. Surprise— it’s Clara and Franz’sUncle Drosselmeyer, a quirky toymaker andmagician.He entertains everyonewith life-sized dancing dolls,including a skater and awild acrobat, and then gives Claraa special present— a soldier nutcracker. Franz smashesthe toy, but Drosselmeyer comforts Clara by putting thenutcracker’s head back onto his shoulderswithwhat heassures her is amagic handkerchief.

After the party, Clara falls asleep on the sofawith thenutcracker by her side. Asmidnight strikes, a band ofthievingmice enter and start to take away all the presents.But Drosselmeyer suddenly appears andmagically bringsthe nutcracker to life as a soldier prince, who leads theanimated toys in battle against thewickedMouseKingand hisminions.WhenClara helps the nutcracker defeatthemouse army, he shows his gratitude by taking herfirst to the Land of Snow, and then to the Land of Sweets,where Clara is welcomed by the Sugar PlumFairy.This point is where Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s production

makes a charming departure from the usual scenario:The Land of Sweets is a carnival, completewith carousel,acrobats, toothsome treats, and all the fun of a successionof characteristic dances. Clara is delightedwith thetribute, andwhen it ends, she finds herself transportedhomewith the gratitude of all the toys andmagical beings.Has she dreamt the adventure— or lived it?

Pulling off themagicGenchowhas a big task ahead of herwhenNutcrackerbegins rehearsals. Not somuch because of the AspenSanta Fe Ballet’s professional dancers, who are old handsonstage, but for the need to effectively integrate young,local student dancers into the story.“Acting is so important for the young dancers,”

Genchow said. “It’s not just about learning the dances.They have to be in the story theway actors do, otherwiseit doesn’t look like it’s the right kind ofmake-believe. It’s avery imaginative production and they have to understandthat from a child’s perspective.”There are plenty of children to fit into the

performances, too—more than 100. Their roles rangefromparty guests tomice, from soldiers to candycanes, from toy blocks to animal toys, from ladybugs to

A landof enchantmentAspen Santa Fe Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ an entertaining twist on a holiday classic

Detailsaspen Santa Fe Ballet presents TheNutcracker at2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 1and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday, December 2Lensic Performing arts Center211W. San Francisco St.tickets: $20-$62For reservations or more information,call 505-988-1234 or visit www.ticketssantafe.org/tsf.

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bumblebees. Those little insects, by theway, fly in and outamong themoving flowers in the famous “Waltz of theFlowers.”For the young dancers, learning their parts is only the

beginning. AsGenchownotes, they have to become part ofthe show and feel comfortable onstage.“The 3- and 4-year olds are not quite ready to be in

the show, but the 5- and 6-year olds are the bumblebeesand ladybugs,” she explained. “We have four casts ofbumblebees, three casts of candy canes, and so on. A lot ofit has to dowith height—who you can cast inwhat part sothey look right aswell as being able to dance.”WhileTheNutcracker is the hands-downwinner for a

holiday-time ballet in theUnited States, it’s very seldomperformed in Europe, Genchow pointed out: During herown years of training and professional dancing abroad,thework never came herway.“They say it is the one ballet that everybody does in this

country— every school, every company. I don’t knowwhyit’s become such a tradition here. I never did it in Europe.We always did something for children; we did SleepingBeauty orPinocchio orCinderella, a big story ballet forChristmas. But notNutcracker.”When the ASFBNutcracker completes its

performances here, it won’t be the final curtain for eitherthe professional dancers or the students. The companygoes on to Omaha, Nebraska, to do a long series of shows,then heads back home to Aspen to close off the run. Inboth locations, students from local studioswill need to beintegrated into the production. And studio sessions andclasseswill go right on for the local Santa Fe youngsters.“We do continuewith classes right until theweek of

Christmas,” Genchow saidwith a smile. “It’s themuscles,you know. If you don’t use it, you lose it. There’s already atwo-week break over the holidays— so no, we keep goingright up to the end.”

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story By Beth surdut • Photos By kerry sherck

Creativity, curiosity, and attention to quality — as well as a decidedlack of electronics — are the common elements in five of Santa Fe’slocally owned children’s book and toy stores. The personal interestsand tastes of the individual shop owners filter through the selection

of books, toys, games, musical instruments, art supplies, clothing,

328 Montezuma Avenue

beehivekidsbooks.comThis compact bookstore — about to celebrate its

first birthday — is owned by ChristianNardi, who is committed to

sparking the imaginations ofchildren of all ages. “I havetwo small children who had to

be raised in a town with a storefull of books where they could see

more than just a book cover. The ideastarted and just kept rolling along,” Nardi

said. “You can start reading to kidswhen they’re in the womb.”

Among Nardi’s favorite works area bilingual edition of My Friends

by Taro Gomi, a board bookfor children up to threeyears old; Red Sings from theTreetops: A Year in Colors, by

Joyce Sidman, illustrated by

Pamela Zagarenski; and the Caldecott Honor book All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon,illustrated by Marla Frazee. “The illustrations are gorgeous and it is lovely to readout loud,” Nardi said. “It rhymes and shows you where you are in nature, family, andcommunity.”

A wealth of classic titles sits on Bee Hive’s shelves like old friends dressed in newpackaging and illustrations. Nardi noted that parents tend to pick out the classics —such as Treasure Island, Winnie the Pooh, Anne of Green Gables, and Little House on thePrairie — as gifts, while the kids are more likely to choose newer authors. “To get a kidinvolved in the classics – so timelessly engrossing—is the biggest gift you can give.”

Nardi reached for two hefty books by Brian Selznick that she believes are bound tobecome classics — The Invention of Hugo Cabret, the source of the movie Hugo, whichfeatures close to 300 fabulous, full-page illustrations, and Wonderstruck, which chartsthe adventures of two children, one whose story is told only in words, the other’s only inimages. You’ll find more recommendations from Nardi — as well as a blog and newsletter—on the shop’s website.

Bee Hive stocks a strong selection of titles in the Young Adult category and, like all thestores listed here, knows that adults are just kids who have been around longer — andoffers a monthly book club for them, too.

Merry Go Round Children’s Store150Washington Street505-988-5422merrygoroundsantafe.comA large selection of dragons from France and Germany — three-headed, fire-breathing,forest, ice, crystal, plush, and more — have taken up temporary residence in downtownSanta Fe, along with beautifully crafted unicorns, horses, and fairy companions thattravel with butterflies. For the humans who adopt them, there are dragon T-shirts andprincess or fairy outfits to match at Merry Go Round Children’s Store, just off the Plaza.

“Science and dragons are huge,” said owner Jennifer Forman, searching for herfavorite, an armored girl riding her trusty armored dragon. Forman, Merry Go Round’sproprietor for 17 years, recently expanded its inventory by merging it with her Toyopolisstore formerly on Marcy Street.

A best-selling baby gift is an invitingly soft blankie with a small stuffed animal head

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and science experiments on offer.

BeeHive328 Montezuma Avenue

505-780-8081beehivekidsbooks.comThis compact bookstore — about to celebrate its

first birthday — is owned by ChristianNardi, who is committed to

sparking the imaginations ofchildren of all ages. “I havetwo small children who had to

be raised in a town with a store full of books where they could see

more than just a book cover. The idea started and just kept rolling along,” Nardi

said. “You can start reading to kidswhen they’re in the womb.”

Among Nardi’s favorite works area bilingual edition of

by Taro Gomi, a board bookfor children up to threeyears old; Treetops: A Year in Colors

Joyce Sidman, illustrated by

Dave Dillman (aka Papa Dave), center, reads to (left to right) Eliza Badner-Lane, 6, Tulah Stanford, 8, and her brother, Tate Stanford, 5, at the Bee Hive bookstore on MontezumaAvenue.

Moon Rabbit Toys

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attached to one corner, child safe and chewable. Formanis also enthusiastic about the SeaMonkeys,Magic 8 Balls,Lincoln Logs, and Legos.Forman’s son serves double duty as the in-house

toy tester. “My little guy started playing Banagrams (afavorite for word gamers) when hewas seven,” Formansaid, and shewent on to recommend a variety of word andmath games for all ages, including Shut the Box and the4-Way games. “I have people coming in for games for an80-year-old,” she said, pointing out thememory games.“Some peoplewant educational [games] and some justwant fun.” Otherswant both— such as the kits to buildclocks powered by lemons or potatoes.“What I love about being here,” said Forman, “is that it’s

always a celebration.”

Moon Rabbit Toys112West San Francisco Street (upstairs in the PlazaMercado)505-982-9373moonrabbittoys.comIn the 1920s, British archeologists unearthed boardsand game pieces at the gravesites of the 5,000-year-oldMesopotamianCity of Ur, but the rules of the gamewereunclear— perhaps lending credence to the idea that hewho dieswith themost toys, wins.At Santa Fe’sMoonRabbit Toys, the game of Ur is

accompanied by instructions developed by owner ShanaHack. Both she and store employeeWill Culbert have alsodeveloped brand new games for ages 5 and up.Hack recommends aGerman game called Catan, which

is an economic strategy series for ages 10 to adult. “InGermany,” Hack said, “board games are considered anart form. Catan started the Euro-gaming trend and isone of the best selling games in theworld.”MoonRabbitstocks over 150 gameswith playing times ranging from 15minutes to 5 hours for one called ArkhamHorror, basedonH.P. Lovecraft characters.Wandering through the shop—whosemotto is “real

toys for unreal times”— is a globalmeanderwith sturdy,color-laden animals fromSri Lanka and designated FairTrade gamesmade bywomenwho come from India to sellat the Santa Fe International Folk ArtMarket.Still, Hack says, about 40 percent of her products are

Americanmade.Wood plays a big part in the inventory,includingNewYork banjos and ukuleles, Vermont babyrattles, Amish blocks andmarble building sets, andintricate high-end Liberty Puzzles fromColorado.

The Children’sMuseum1050 Old Pecos Trail505-989-8359santafechildrensmuseum.orgBecauseMeri Frauwirth, supervisor of the shopat the Santa FeChildren’sMuseum,wantseveryonewho visits to be able to go homewithsomething interesting and safe at aminimalcost, she providesmany items in the one to fivedollar range.“Good stuff, not junk. [Every] item in here has been

certified safe by the federal government,” she said,pulling at the eye of aminiature stuffed animal tomakeher point. The Indestructibles, picture books withbeautiful graphics about world cultures, also live up totheir name. “You can chew on them, wet them, and theyhold up.“Kids are very fast in picking uphow to put things

together,” Frauwirth said.Kids can build robots that reallywork— robots thatwander, clean, andperhaps cleanupafter the ones that scribble as theymove around the house.Frauwirth, who has amaster’s degree inmathematics,

chuckled gleefully at the suggestion that a scribblingrobot was a parent’s nightmare, then created a diversionby picking up anEnergy Stick. “Here, touch this and holdmy hand.” The electricity in our bodies created a visiblecurrent through the stick.Many of the toys at themuseum shop are experiential

— including a Dinosaur Skeleton Excavation Kit and aSmithsonian Rock and GemDig. The Potato ChipScience Book and Stuff holds “29 incredible experimentsin one bag!”The Children’sMuseum also bugs people— literally! —

thanks to an extraordinary collection ofmounted insectsprovided byOliver Greer, who also teaches kids the art ofpreservation.An outstanding gift from this venue is a yearlong

familymembership to themuseum (which includes thebabysitter, nanny, and grandparents) or a gift certificatethat covers four visits to this unique community resource.

Play500Montezuma Avenue (in Sanbusco Market Center)505-820-3338At Play, a sturdy rope swing hangs from the ceiling like athick vine in Tarzan’s jungle. “Children immediately runto it, and an 80-year-old put down his cane and swung,”

said former buyer Annamaria O’Brien, who still stops byregularly.Play ownerNinaKoh and her staff have created a

placewhere “kids arewelcome to playwhile parentsshop”— and the definition of “kid” is as fuzzy as the babyalpaca fur in Oeuf’s high-end clothing line. Play’s clothingselection— delicious sweaters, accessories, embroidereddresses, and color-saturated felted slippers fromSweden— are so appealing, Koh said, that adults try to squeezeinto them. Budding fashion designers can pick up aDesign Your OwnSuperhero Cape.But Play ismore than a fashion statement. The store

also is the sole supplier inNewMexico for Kickboardscooters, in three sizes for kids 3-6 years, 6-11, and adults.O’Brien, who has small children, describes the scooters as“easier than learning a bike and really safe.”On a smaller scale, Playforever makes sleek and

sculpturally interesting molded retro-modern cars,motorcycles, and planes propelled by hand andmind.For do-it-yourselfers, France-basedMoulin Rotyputs together wooden boxes filled with high-qualityessentials for the traveling woodworker, tea partyhostess, and gardener.Many of the toys, projects, and goods at Play are also

friendly to the environment or local craftspeople. Colorfulmagnetic building blocks fromHonduras support FairTrade, and bamboo swaddling blankets help the planet.Locallymade items includewooden toys byMatthewEllis, soothing calendula salve byNancyO’Mara andbeautifully designed felted slipperswith ravens andbluebirds by Byzaleth. KidsonRoof offers a Totem seriesof large build-your-own butterflies and other creaturesfrom recycled cardboard parts.

“Good stuff, not junk. [Every] item in here has been

pulling at the eye of aminiature stuffed animal tomake

Left, Merry Go Round Children's Store offers a large selection of dragons, among other games, clothes and toys.Right, Serena Simpson of Albuquerque, 16 months, left, tries on a $5 fire hat at The Santa Fe Children's Museum, as her mother, Teresa,looks on. The museum has a variety of toys and gifts in the $1-5 range, among other items.

Play

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By Arin McKennA

Imaginewhat theHoly Familywould haveseen had they been transported toNewMexicoinstead of fleeing to Egypt afterHerod’s decreeto kill all male infants in Bethlehem. That isexactly what author Rudolfo Anaya has donein his new bilingual children’s book,HowHollyhocks Came toNewMexico/Cómo llegaronlas Varas de San José aNuevoMéxico.The hollyhocks in his own backyard inspired the story.“All of mywork takes place here with people and customsand traditions and history and language and landscape,”Anaya said. “So for several years, I’ve had themostbeautiful hollyhocks inmy backyard, and the question is,how did they get here?“And since in Spanish we call hollyhocks Varas de San

José, the flowers from the staff of St. Joseph, it kind offit to do something creative with the story and say thatonce upon a time theHoly Family visited NewMexico,andwhen they left, St. Joseph stuck the big staff that hecarries in the ground, and that’s where the hollyhocksstarted.”In Anaya’s story, an angel named Sueño (Sleep or

Dream), warns theHoly Family aboutHerod’s decree andoffers to carry them to safety in Egypt. But, true to hisname, Sueño falls asleep during the journey andwakesup overNewMexico. HemistakesWhite Sands for theEgyptian desert and the RíoGrande for theNile anddeposits his charges there.TheHoly Family journeys through both time and space

as they follow the RíoGrande intoNorthernNewMexico,where they encounter ancestral Puebloan people livingin cliff dwellings, as well as their descendents living inadobe pueblos. TheHoly Family learns to cook and enjoyNewMexican food, a healer teachesMary about herbs,and Jesús blesses the earth in Chimayó to infuse it withhealing power.When Sueño realizes his error and returns for theHoly

Family, Joseph plants his staff in the ground as a gift tothe peoplewho helped them. After themonsoons, thestaff flowers into a hollyhock plant that scatters its seedsthroughoutNewMexico.

PicturingNewMexicoNicolás Otero— a santero, or artist who depicts saints—modeled his illustrations forHollyhocks after traditionalNewMexico retablos (two-dimensional images of saints).“Some other illustratormight have done a traditionalangel with big whitewings and golden hair,” Anaya said,“butNicolás just nailed it in terms of presenting a veryNewMexico feel to the illustrations.”Otero received a rough draft with a few notes from

Anaya and publishers Barbara Awalt and Paul Rhettsof LPDPress/Rio Grande Books aboutwhat theyenvisioned. Then the artist began his own research. Heread every bookAnaya haswritten—well over 40. “Idid that so that I could find out common themes in hiswriting,” Otero said. “Thewhole theme around his work,inmy opinion, is the traditional Hispanicways. So it justseemed like using the retablo style fit like a glove.”His research also helpedOtero select images to

highlight the text. “You read a page and say, what’s reallygoing on here?Whatwould a childwant to see?Whatwould a readerwant to see picturedwith this text?”Otero’s illustrations capture Anaya’s love of New

Mexico and its people— one of the author’smotivationsfor writing children’s books. “Therewas a vacuumin books for children that deal with ourNewMexicoexperience, so I felt it was time to bring that back,” Anayasaid. “The hollyhockmay not have appeared in folktales,but it’s part of us. They’re the poor family’s flower.They’re so beautiful, they require so little care, and theyjust bloommost of the summer. It grows against everywall inNewMexico, in every back yard, and it’s got thatconnection to the staff of St. Joseph. It’s all about thoserelationships and being creative.”

Imaginewhat theHoly Familywould haveseen had they been transported toNewMexicoinstead of fleeing to Egypt afterHerod’s decreeto kill all male infants in Bethlehem. That isexactly what author Rudolfo Anaya has donein his new bilingual children’s book,Hollyhocks Came toNewMexico/Cómo llegaronlas Varas de San José aNuevoMéxicoThe hollyhocks in his own backyard inspired the story.“All of mywork takes place here with people and customsand traditions and history and language and landscape,”Anaya said. “So for several years, I’ve had themostbeautiful hollyhocks inmy backyard, and the question is,how did they get here?

José, the flowers from the staff of St. Joseph, it kind offit to do something creative with the story and say thatonce upon a time theHoly Family visited NewMexico,andwhen they left, St. Joseph stuck the big staff that he

HowHollyhocksCame toNewMexicoBy Rudolfo AnayaIllustrations by Nicolás OteroTranslation by Nasario García(Rio Grande Books, 2012)From 2-4 p.m. on November 25, the Main Library of theSanta Fe Public Library (145 Washington Avenue) hostsa “Meet, Greet, & Sign: Rudolfo Anaya’s Newest Book”event in the Community Room. Illustrator Nicolás Oterowill be on hand, as will Anaya if his health permits. Formore information, call 505-955-6780.

In Spanishwe call hollyhocksVaras deSanJosé,the flowers fromthe staff of St. Joseph

AuniquelyNewMexican children’s bookHowHollyhocks Came to NewMexico/Cómo llegaron las Varas de San José a NuevoMéxico

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There is something sacred about standingquietly in the predawn darkness on a coldJanuary morning, waiting for the rising sun to

silhouette Deer Dancers on twin hillcrests toweringover the Pueblo of San Ildefonso.

Likewise, seeing Taos Pueblo onChristmas Eve, radiant with luminarias andfarolitos (bonfires and candle-lit paper bags) for the Procession of the BlessedMother evokes a similar response.The sacred is what the pueblo dances aremeant to evoke. This ancient form of

prayer uses song, drumming, and dance to give thanks for the Creator’s blessingsand to every form of life that sacrifices itself to give the people life. Elmer Torres isa tribalmember and former governor of San Ildefonso Pueblo. “All of the feast daysI view as a day of celebration,” he said, “celebratingwith your family, your friends,and others from throughout the entire community, whether it be non-NativeAmericans orNative Americans. I would say thewhole thing is about life— abouthaving a good life, sharing our blessings, giving ourselves up and sacrificing for thedance. Dancing all day, youmake that sacrifice. And at the end, you feel good, andsome of the blessings that comewith that, you sharewith all the folks.”The dancesmost often presented in thewintermonths are the animal dances,

such as the Deer Dance or Buffalo Dance. “These are the animals that weharvested, andwe’re dancing in respect for them, and in hope that throughout thecoming years that harvest is there for tribalmembers for food,” Torres said. “It’sgiving back forwhatwe get from them, being respectful. And a lot of people forgetthat, the simplest things that are out there. It’s giving back toMotherNature andprotectingwhat’s out there.”As the Christmas Eve procession at Taos and other vespers ceremonies so

clearly illustrate, the Puebloan peoplemove freely between the Catholic faithbrought by the Spanish and their far older religious traditions, oftenmerging thetwo.Many pueblos celebrate ancient dances in churches afterMidnightMass, andtheir patron saints preside over feast day dances, following amass honoring thesaint’s day. During the Christmas season, several pueblos still dance theMatachinedances introduced by the Spanish. Torres recalls how his grandfather, whowasfromOhkayOwingeh, played violin forMatachine dances both at his pueblo andfor theHispanic community of Alcalde.Torres often educates visitors to Than Povi Art Gallery, which he ownswith

his wife Deborah, about how to respectfully enjoy the dances. The gallerywebsite(www.thanpovi.com) has a schedule of pueblo feast days and guidelines for puebloetiquette. Non-Native visitors arewelcomed atmost dances, provided theyapproach the ceremonieswith the respect due any religious observance. Torressuggests visiting a pueblo a few days in advance of its dances to ask questionsabout the ritual andwhat behavior is appropriate. Disturbing tribalmembers toask questions during a ceremony is as disrespectful as disrupting a church service.One important thing to bear inmind is that the plazas are sacred space for theseceremonies. Stay to the edges of a plaza and by nomeans intrude on the dancers.“The plazas are called our sacred shrines, almost like the ones you see in theNational Cemeteries. You don’t want towalk over them or disturb them. It’s thesame thing,” Torres said.San Ildefonso’s feast day is January 23. After a break following the Deer Dance,

the pueblo holds Buffalo andComanche dances. Although San Ildefonso rarelydances at Christmas orNewYear’s Day,most other pueblos do. See the adjoiningschedule for details.“I would encourage peoplewho have never been to a feast to come out and

experience it one day at least,” Torres said. “Don’t be shy about coming out to thepueblo. Just come over, enjoy the day, andwithout being disrespectful, just sitthere and enjoy yourselves.”

Sharing theBlessings

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Directions:

Acoma Pueblo: 505-552-6604 or 800-747-018 or www.puebloofacoma.org. South on I-25 to I-40West and take Exit 102.Turn right and follow the curved road toward Sky City Casino. Turnright at the stop sign, and travel approximately 16 miles south to SkyCity Cultural Center.Jemez Pueblo: 575-834-7235, [email protected] or www.jemezpueblo.org. North on U.S. 84/285 to N.M. 502. N.M. 502becomes Trinity Drive in Los Alamos. Follow Trinity Drive until itends at Diamond Drive and turn left. Turn right on N.M. 501, thenright on N.M. 4 to Jemez.Laguna Pueblo: 505-552-6654 or www.lagunapueblo.org. South onI-25 to I-40West and take Exit 114 to N.M. 279.Nambe Pueblo: 455-2036 or www.nambepueblo.org. North on U.S.84/285 to N.M. 503. Two miles to pueblo entrance on the right.Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo: 505-852-4400. North on U.S. 84/285,which becomes N.M. 68. Left on N.M. 74 (north of Española), thenone mile west to pueblo.Picuris Pueblo: 575-587-2519. Take U.S. 84/285 north. Turn easton N.M. 503. Continue 11 miles to Juan Medina Road, then turn left.Turn right when Juan Medina Road ends at N.M. 76. Continue onN.M. 76 when it turns left at Truchas. Turn left when N.M. 76 ends atN.M. 75. The pueblo entrance is a quarter mile down on the right.Pojoaque Pueblo: 505-455-2278. North on U.S. 84/285. Turn rightat second stoplight in Pojoaque, with an immediate left on Cities ofGold Road. Continue past the Cities of Gold Casino and up the hill tothe church.San Felipe Pueblo: 505-867-3381. South on I-25 and take Exit 252.San Ildefonso Pueblo: 505-455-3549. North on U.S. 84/285 toN.M. 502. Six miles west on N.M. 502.Sandia Pueblo: 505-867-3317 or www.sandiapueblo.nsn.us. Callin December for schedule of dances. South on I-25 to Exit 234.Northwest on N.M. 556 two miles, then north on N.M. 313 for threemiles.Santa Ana Pueblo: 505-867-3301 or www.santaana.org. South onI-25 and take Exit 242 to U.S. 550/N.M. 44 west for 10 miles.Santa Clara Pueblo: 505-753-7330. Call in advance to determinewhether the pueblo is dancing. Take U.S. 84/285 north to N.M. 502West. North on N.M. 30 to the pueblo entrance.Santo Domingo Pueblo: 505-465-2214. South on I-25 and take Exit259. Go north four miles on N.M. 22.Taos Pueblo: 575-758-9593 or www.taospueblo.com. North on U.S.84/285, which becomes N.M. 68. Pass through Taos to entrance.Tesuque Pueblo: 983-2667. Go north on U.S. 84/285 nine miles.Zia Pueblo: 867-3304. South on I-25, take Exit 242 to U.S. 550/N.M.44. Go west for 18 miles.

Pueblos welcome respectfulobservers to ceremonial dances By ArinMcKenna

All dances are subject to change. It is best to check with the pueblo a fewdays in advance to confirm dances, access and protocol. Pueblo offices areusually closed on the feast day.

Dances of devotionSchedule of feast day dances

December 12• Jemez Pueblo, Matachines Dance• Pojoaque Pueblo, Our Lady ofGuadalupe Feast Day

December 24• Nambe Pueblo, Buffalo Dancefollowing Christmas Eve Mass

• Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, Torchlight Processionof the Virgin, Vespers and Matachines Dance

• Picuris Pueblo, Matachines Dance• Taos Pueblo, Vespers and procession of theVirgin Mary with dancers and bonfires

• Tesuque Pueblo, Christmas Eve processionDecember 25• Acoma Pueblo, Christmas Day dances• Jemez Pueblo, Buffalo and animal dances• Laguna Pueblo, Harvest Dance• Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, Matachines Dance• Picuris Pueblo, Matachines Dance• Santa Ana Pueblo, to be decided• Santo Domingo Pueblo, Christmas Day dances• San Felipe Pueblo, Christmas Day dances• Taos Pueblo, Deer or Matachines dances• Tesuque Pueblo, Christmas Day dances• Zia Pueblo, Buffalo DanceDecember 26• Jemez Pueblo, Buffalo and animal dances• Laguna Pueblo, Harvest Dance• Ohkay Owingeh, Turtle Dance• Santa Ana Pueblo, to be decided• Santo Domingo Pueblo, Corn Dance• Tesuque Pueblo, to be decided• Zia Pueblo, Buffalo Dance

December 27• Laguna Pueblo, Harvest Dance• Santo Domingo Pueblo, Corn Dance• Zia Pueblo, to be decidedDecember 28• Laguna Pueblo, Harvest Dance• Picuris Pueblo, Holy Innocents’Day Children’s Dance

• Santo Domingo Pueblo, Corn Dance• Zia Pueblo, Corn DanceJanuary 1• Jemez Pueblo, Matachines dances• Picuris Pueblo, Transfer ofCanes Ceremonial Dance

• Santo Domingo Pueblo, Corn Dance• Taos Pueblo, Turtle Dance• Tesuque Pueblo, Turtle DanceJanuary 5• Jemez Pueblo, Buffalo and animal dancesJanuary 6• Jemez Pueblo, Buffalo and animal dances• Nambe Pueblo, Three Kings Day• Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, Three Kings Day• Pojoaque Pueblo, Three Kings Day• Santa Ana Pueblo, to be decided• Santo Domingo Pueblo, Three Kings Day• Taos Pueblo, Deer or Buffalo Dance• Tesuque Pueblo, Three Kings DayJanuary 22• San Ildefonso Pueblo, VespersEvening with firelight procession

January 23• San Ildefonso Pueblo, Deer Dance at dawn,followed by Buffalo and Comanche Dances

Photo: Rick Romancito

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Rules of etiquette foR pueblo visitationVisiting pueblos or attending feast daydances are remarkable opportunities toexperience another culture and religion.Showing respect for pueblo regulationsand etiquette allows you to have a rich andrewarding experience without mishap.

Los Matachines dancers amid the Christmas Eve procession of the Virgin at Taos Pueblo. Rick Romancito

• Call ahead to confirm event dates, as well as access to triballands. There are times when tribal leaders need to restrictaccess because of private ceremonies and other reasons.

• Although most pueblos are open to the public duringdaylight hours, the homes are private. Enter a pueblohome as you would any other — by invitation only.

• Pueblos are not amusement parks or living historymuseums but residential communities. Behave asyou would want others to in your community.

• Some pueblos may charge an entry fee. Camping and fishingfees are charged where such facilities are available. Callahead to find out if there are fees associated with visiting.

• Sketching, recording, and any other means of audioor visual reproduction is prohibited at most pueblos,although most do allow photography with the purchase ofa camera permit. Permits usually cost $5 to $15 and maybe purchased at tribal offices or visitor centers. (At manypueblos, camera permits may only be purchased at tribaloffices Monday-Friday.) Never photograph an individual orprivate property without asking permission. Tribal officialsmay confiscate cameras, cell phones, or other equipmentif regulations concerning photography are violated.

• Refrain from bringing a cell phone onto pueblos. Tribalofficials could confiscate cell phones if they feel theymight be used for photography or recording. Also, thering tones and personal conversations can disrupt othervisitors’ experiences, as well as daily tribal life.

• Tribes value traditions, customs, and religion.Some actions and/or questions could be offensive,so refrain from pressing for answers.

• Do not climb ladders or on walls and otherstructures. Structures may be several hundredyears old and easily damaged.

• Do not remove artifacts, pottery shards, or other items.• Kivas and cemeteries are off-limits to non-Puebloan people.

Churches may also be off-limits, and are definitely closedto non-Pueblo people if surrounded by a cemetery.

• Alcohol, weapons, and drugs are not allowed in the pueblos.• Do not bring dogs to the pueblos.

• Nature is sacred on the pueblos. Littering is strictly prohibited.• Obey all traffic and speed limit signs. Children

and pets play near the roads. Also be cautiousof livestock on or near main roadways.

• Observe all signage indicating OFFLIMITS while visiting a pueblo.

• If organized tours are offered, stay withyour tribal guide at all times.

Rules of etiquette during ceremonial dances:• Pueblo dances are religious ceremonies, not performances.

Observe them as you would a church service, withrespect and quiet attention. Do not interrupt non-dance participants by pushing in front of them, blockingtheir view, asking questions, or visiting with friends.

• Photography is usually prohibited on feast days.• Silence is mandatory during all dances and pueblo

ceremonies. This means no questions about theceremonies or dances while they are underway and noapplause during or after the dance or ceremony.

• Do not talk to the dancers or approach them as theyare entering, leaving, or resting near the kivas.

• Plazas have been blessed for the dances and areconsidered holy space. Do not walk across a plaza evenif the dancing has stopped: keep to the edges.

• Tribal communities do not use the clock to determinewhen it is time to conduct activities. Acts ofnature, as well as the sequence of events that musttake place (some not for public viewing), usuallydetermine start and finish times for ceremonies.

• If you are fortunate enough to receive an invitation to afeast day meal, there are some simple guidelines. If thetable is full, join those waiting in the living room untileveryone who arrived before you has had a chance to beserved. Do not linger at the table. It is polite to take yourdessert with you as you leave so that others can be seated.Thank your host, but a payment or tip is not appropriate.(This information was accumulated from severalsources, including www.thanpovi.com.)

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The Abuelo (or grandfather) is a clown-like figurewho helps direct the dancers and interacts with theaudience at Matachine dances.

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Puebloan ceremonies are alifelong commitment

As part of their religious devotion, pueblo members commit tremendouseffort and resources to their feast day dances and other ceremonies.

Many long hours are dedicated to preparing for the rituals, both physically andspiritually: Dancesmust be learned, ceremonial clothing assembled, and foodprepared for the dancers and the feast that follows. Finally, during the ceremonies,dancers and drummers persevere all day, dancing for hours regardless of frigidtemperatures or oppressive heat.“We take this seriously, but in the end it’s rewarding,” Elmer Torres said.

According to Torres, ceremonies are aboutmore than devoting a few days a year.They involve a lifelong devotion: “The dances are those that have come from ourelders for years and years and years, and it’s a tradition that’s been carried on forgenerations and generations. And those are things that wewant to teach our kidsand our grandkids that are coming up, so they can carry that on, especially thesongs.”Children begin their lessons in the kiva at an early age, listening to the songs

and learning the dances by imitation. Along the way they also pick up thetraditional language. “That’s themost important thing— learning the language,”Torres emphasizes. “Because without that, you can’t do the dances, you can’t dothe songs and you can’t do the preaching that goes with that. …When the languageis gone, there’s going to be silence throughout the whole community, andwe’lllose everything.”Aswith any religion, this is a living tradition that grows and changes. Torres

feels encouraged by the interest of the new generation: “We have a lot of theyoungermen and younger boys now coming in, and Iwould say they have a lotof good songs themselves. It comes fromwithin themselves. … These dancesare something that we do year after year after year, and it’s something that ishopefully going to carry onwith our next generations that come up. It’s amatterofmaintaining our cultureWe’ve lost somany elders already. Now it’s our turn tocarry those things on.”

Visitors stay warm around a bonfire on Christmas Eve at Taos Pueblo.

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Santa Clara Pueblo Matachine Dance on Christmas Day featuring crown-wearing El Monarca (Montezuma) and La Malinche (young Indian mistressof Cortez). Matachine dancer regalia includes the cupiles headdress andpalma hand wand.

Rick Romancito

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Santa Clara Pueblo Matachine Dance on Christmas Day. El Toro (the bull) issaid to represent paganism.

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story and photos By Karl Moffatt

Themusky scent of horses and the creak of awooden sleigh slipping acrossa brilliant sea of snow— it’s an enchantingwinter excursion at the VallesCalderaNational Preserve.“There is just something somagical about the sound of the bells as thehorse-drawn sleigh transports you across our winter landscape,” said KimDeVall, Recreation and Education Specialist at the 90,000-acre publicpreserve in the JemezMountains. “It’s a unique experiencemost peoplewill never forget.”The preserve, off N.M. 4 between Los Alamos and Jemez Springs, sits in

the bowl of an ancient collapsed volcano that once held amassive lake.Today, vastmeadows and stands of towering ponderosa pines dominate

the landscape. Great herds of elkmake the preserve their home and troutstreams sluice their way through its expansive pastures.But inwinter, when the snow arrives, the landscape is blanketed inwhite

and outdoor recreationists flock to its fields.While snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and other activities are popular during thewintermonths,it’s the sleigh rides thatmany visitors find somagical.Gathered together in a gently swaying open sleigh, about a dozen riders

per trip enjoy an approximately one-hour ridewith a guidewho offersinformation about the preserve’s history, wildlife, and other details.During the holidays, there are several rides available each day. See the

preserve’s website at www.vallescaldera.gov for reservations andmoreinformation about available dates. Reservations to ride the sleighs betweenDecember 21 and February 18 can fill quickly. (If thewinter produces littleor no snow, awagonwill be substituted for the sleigh.)

Costs are $30 for adults; $24 for those 62 and older and for kids between4 and 15. Children under 4 ride free.Dresswarmly in layers and bring sunscreen and sunglasses to deal with

the bright winter landscape.

Fireworks andbonfiresRiding along in the crisp, cleanmountain air with sleigh bells tinkling andhorses huffing is just one of themany public recreational programs offeredat the preserve during the holidays.

Another special event is aNewYear’s Eve celebration featuring aprofessional fireworks show, said Emily Blumenthal, Special EventsCoordinator at the preserve. The event should be a spectacular sight, shesaid, with the vast preserve and star-studded night sky serving as a backdropto a breathtaking light show.

TheNewYear’s Eve event runs from 5 to 9 p.m., with the fireworks going offat around 8 p.m. instead of themore traditionalmidnight, Blumenthal said.“Wewant tomake sure it’s a family-friendly event.”Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are also available that evening

on several of the preserve’s groomed trails, with hot beverages and snacksavailable at bonfires set up along the routes.The price of the evening’s entertainment is $25 for adults; those over

62 pay $20, as do kids 6 to 15 years old. Children 5 and under are free.Formore information about other preserve activities— such as hiking,

elk and turkey hunting, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, andphotography clinics— visit the preserve’s website or call its recreation andreservation hotline at 866-382-5537.

If you gofrom santa fe head north on U.s. 84/285 to pojoaque and turn off onto n.M. 502,the road to los alamos. follow to theWhite rock turnoff and then stay on n.M.4 through themountains to the preserve. It’s about 65 miles from santa fe.

Dashing through the snowOld-fashioned winter fun at the Valles Caldera National Preserve

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At 2 p.m. onDecember 8, a group of 10 Buddhistmonkswill beginto sing and chantmantras to consecrate the space at Seret & SonsGallery, where theywill spend the nextmonth producing a sandmandala— ameditative ceremony that involves the pouring ofmillions of grains of colored sand into a prescribed pattern of ancientspiritual symbols and geometric shapes.

Themandala they will create this year is the Akshobhya Buddha.“Thismandala is often created during times of national

conflict, political unrest or other human crises,” saidGeshe Lobsang Tenzin Negi, a senior lecturer

in the department of religion at EmoryUniversity in Atlanta, Georgia, director

of the Emory-Tibet Partnership, andpresident of Drepung LoselingMonastery Inc., the organizationthat oversees themonks’Mystical Arts of Tibet tours.“Akshobhyamandalais believed to resolvedifferences and promotepeace.”

Themonks’ visits toSanta Fe almost alwaysinclude amandala sandpainting that’s basedon requestsmade bytheir Santa Fe hosts—Marcia Keegan, HarmonHoughton, and Ira andSylvia Seret.Keegan andHoughton,

who own Santa Fe’s ClearLight Books, connected

with the Tibetan communityaftermeeting the Dalai Lama

in 1979, and they helped bringthe centuries-old sandmandala

ceremonies to Santa Fe and other partsof the Southwest in 1988.

Ira and Sylvia Seret, owners of the Inn of theFive Graces aswell as Seret & Sons store and gallery,

became champions of traditional Tibetan Buddhist culturein 1999, after their sonAjna studied at theKopanMonastery in

Nepal. The Serets formed the Jindhag Foundation and, after a chancemeetingwithKeegan andHoughton, becamemajor supporters of theMystical Arts of Tibet toursandDrepung LoselingMonastery.“I think this yearwe picked [amandala] that everybody can understand,” said

Houghton. “But really, the basis for all of the Tibetan Buddhist practices is dispellinganger, ignorance, desire, jealousy, and pride, and doing that through prayers forgenerosity, ethics, patience, and perseverance. It all boils down to dispelling thosefive [mental] poisons, nomatter whichmandala is created.”

“Fromwhatwe’ve seen, when themonks create amandala, it brings the communitytogether,” Geshe Lobsang said. “People respond to how inspired and peaceful theyfeel when they visit. They find amoment to slow down, to rest and let an awareness

unfold about their fellow familymembers, our fellow community of human beings.Just to be around themonks stands for a certain kind of peace and healing in a non-judgingway, sowewant people to come and let the inspiration sink in.”Sylvia Seret put it a little differently: “I feel like [themonks] are in the center

of town, and they are putting out this energy of prayer that will radiate out to allinhabitants and sentient beings of the state. I just feel better knowing they’ve beenhere a couple times a year.”

With theDalai Lama’s blessingDrepung LoselingMonastery, withwhich themonks are affiliated, relocated fromTibet to India in 1959 to escape persecution after China invaded the country. Nowconsidered one of Tibet’smost important universitymonasteries, even in exile,Drepung Loseling continues to grow and needs financial support to feed, clothe, andinstruct its thousands of students.When the prospect of raisingmoney for themonastery through cultural tours

was proposed, the Dalai Lama blessed the idea, but he placed one condition on theprogram— that themonastery keep inmind, first and foremost, how its touring couldcontribute toworld peace and healing. In otherwords, themonks shouldn’t visitcommunities with the sole expectation of gathering donations. Instead, theywere tovisit each city with the spirit of giving back andmindfulness, important parts of theirbelief system. Andwith that blessing, themonks’Mystical Arts of Tibet tours began.Geshe Lobsang first visited Santa Fe as amonk performing with the group and

eventually became the director of the tours. He holds a Ph.D. as well as the highestdegree one can obtain in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. His research on howmeditation affects physiology has helped bridge the East andWest in contemporaryacademia.He noted that themonkswho specialize in sandmandala art can learn the creative

techniques in as few as five or sixmonths. But, Geshe Lobsang said, “learning theideas, meditations, and underlying principles associatedwith each [is what takes]years of study. Themandalas are an external representation of what should be takingplace internally. The creators work tomake an environment that is conducive tounfolding and invoking an enlightened presence.”Geshe Lobsang describes themonks’ motivations for touring, including visiting

Santa Fe: “One, wewant to share the spirit of promoting peace and healing.Secondly, wewish to resolve the political issues in Tibet through peaceful means.This is not an easy task whenwe are dealing with a quite brutal regime, but hopefullythrough dialogue and awareness we can put international pressure on China toresolve these issues. And, of course, we are raisingmoney to support the DrepungLoselingMonastery.We are so, so blessed by having friends like Ira and Sylvia SeretandMarcia Keegan andHarmonHoughton,” he added. “They have been steadfast andgracious supporters.”

Theworkof healingWhile they are in Santa Fe, themonks alsowill perform sacredmusic and dance onDecember 15 at the James A. Little Theater; bless houses (for which donations arerequested); and onDecember 21 give a talk about embracing the future and a year oftransformation titled “Spirituality for theNewWorld.” (The 21st was intentionallychosen for this lecture because it’s the day the 5,124-year-longMaya Long CountCalendar ends. Some believe the Earth’s inhabitants will begin to undergo a spiritualor physical transformation that day. Others think some catastrophe, possibly the endof theworld, will occur. Still others dismiss all such thoughts.)Themandala ritual will endwith a public closing ceremony onNewYear’s Eve. At

10:30 that evening, themonkswill literally sweep awaywhat they have created— asymbolic gesture about the impermanence of life— to distribute blessings to those inthe audience and, later, to a body of water.“Rivers are connected to the oceans,” Geshe Lobsang said, “oceansmake rain, rain

falls all over theworld, sowe believe that distributing the sand in thismannerwillspread healing to all beings.”

TibeTanmonks TransformThe spiriT of sanTa fe

Meditativemandalapromotes peace

“Thismandala is often created during times of nationalconflict, political unrest or other human crises,” said

Geshe Lobsang Tenzin Negi, a senior lecturerin the department of religion at Emory

University in Atlanta, Georgia, directorof the Emory-Tibet Partnership, and

president of Drepung LoselingMonastery Inc., the organizationthat oversees themonks’Mystical Arts of Tibet tours.“Akshobhyamandalais believed to resolvedifferences and promotepeace.”

Santa Fe almost alwaysinclude amandala sandpainting that’s basedon requestsmade bytheir Santa Fe hosts—Marcia Keegan, HarmonHoughton, and Ira andSylvia Seret.Keegan andHoughton,

who own Santa Fe’s ClearLight Books, connected

with the Tibetan communityaftermeeting the Dalai Lama

in 1979, and they helped bringthe centuries-old sandmandala

ceremonies to Santa Fe and other partsof the Southwest in 1988.

Ira and Sylvia Seret, owners of the Inn of theFive Graces aswell as Seret & Sons store and gallery,

became champions of traditional Tibetan Buddhist culturein 1999, after their sonAjna studied at theKopanMonastery in

Scheduleof eventsMandala sand painting, December8 to December 31, Seret & Sons Gallery.(The gallery, at 121 sandoval st., is behind themain seret & sons store, near alpine sports.)•opening ceremony and beginning of thecreation of the sandmandala, 2 p.m.,December 8, free.•Mandala construction and viewing, 10 a.m. to5 p.m., December 9 to December 30, free.• closing ceremony, 10:30 p.m., December 31, $12suggested donation. Seating is limited.Daily chanting, 4:30 to 5 p.m. December 9 to December31 (except December 22 and December 23), Seret & SonsGallery. Free, but donations are appreciated.“SacredMusic, Sacred Dance” performance, 7 p.m.,December 15, James a. little theater, 1060 cerrillosroad. $20 per person, tickets available at the arkBookstore, Seret & Sons Gallery, Project tibet, andat the door. tibetanmomos (dumplings) made bythe local tibetan community will be sold at theperformance.“Spirituality for a NewWorld” lecture, 7 p.m.,December 21, Seret & Sons Gallery.$12 suggested donation. Seating is limited.For more information about any ofDrepung loselingMonastery’s Mysticalarts of tibet schedule of events orto schedule a home or businessblessing, call Marcia Keeganat 505-660-3352.

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