Issue December 2016 - O, The Oprah Magazine (2024)

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IN EVERY ISSUEHoliday SpectacularGregor Halenda, PhotographerThe best part about the holiday season is...the way the smell of our Christmas tree fills the house. It reminds me of the joy I felt as a kid—and I want that for my children. One holiday tradition I’d like to pass along is...leaving beer for Santa. My 5-year-old son, Lucas, came up with that after realizing that if his dad likes beer, Santa probably does, too.Kevin Henry, Mailroom clerkOne holiday tradition I’d like to pass along is...cooking my famous oxtails for Christmas dinner. My oldest daughter has watched me make it and took the recipe back to college. When in doubt, my go-to gift is...perfume or cologne. All I have to do is pick one and have the sales associate wrap it, and I’m done.Rae Ann Herman,…2 min

IN EVERY ISSUEA Visit from St. Winfricholas’TWAS THE SHOOTbefore Christmas, and O’s crew was stressed, Our mission: to make this month’s cover the best.We got the set ready with seconds to spare, For we knew St. Winfricholas soon would be there. (You know her as Oprah, but with us please bear.)Then she arrived, and to our great delight, Decided a ball gown just would not be right.She donned a cute onesie, all stripy and red, And completed the look with a hat on her head.Our star, how she twinkled! Her high-tops, how merry!How fab was the shot that we got? Very, very!But then St. Winfricholas had to make haste, To pick Favorite Things—there was no time to waste.She chose and she chose and she chose without stopping: 101 great gifts we know you’ll love shopping!And so…1 min

IN EVERY ISSUEThe QuestionFreedom from debt. I’ve struggled as a single parent for more than 21 years, so paying off someone else’s debt and knowing they’d be released from all that worry would enrich me more than money ever could.MARY MASZTAKMadison, OhioA restaurant for my daughter. Her dream is to bring delicious farm-to-table food at an affordable cost to families in a lowerincome area of Buffalo, New York. If I had the money to help her get it off the ground, I would.MICHELE HESSIONKenmore, New YorkCourage. A lot of my friends have goals they could reach if they blocked out their negative thinking and just leaped. Those thoughts pile up and make you talk yourself out of something that could be amazing.CHANNING HARGROVENew York CityOpportunity. Many people’s lives would change dramatically if they…2 min

IN EVERY ISSUEA Little Bit Braver NowTOPIC OF CANCERI am currently in my sixth week of recovering from a single mastectomy and reconstructive surgery.Emotionally and physically, it has been the ride of my life. I loved “The New Rules of Breast Cancer.” It’s helped me focus on building a better support team and deepening friendships with those who’ve always been there for me. Most important, I’m no longer stressing about the small things.DOROTHY DEE THOMASMattapan, MassachusettsBless you for your articles on breast cancer. They were so full of helpful tips, spirit-strengthening advice, and positive messages that inspire hope (but then that’s true of every issue). I was so impressed that I’m going to drop off the magazine at the waiting room of my mom’s oncology clinic after my sisters and friends see it. We have to…2 min

IN EVERY ISSUEThe 12-Day Give-O-way!This holiday season, we want to bring a little more joy to your world.We’re giving 12 lucky readers all 101 Favorite Things chosen by Oprah on pages 59–93. For your chance to win, just follow the two simple steps below.*HOW TO ENTER:Step 1Find the 12 icons, pictured at right, scattered throughout the pages of this issue. There’s one for each day of the sweepstakes.Step 2Once a day, from November 28 to December 9, you can enter for a chance to win by logging on to oprah.com/12days and typing in that day’s special code (found on the icon). Entering each day will increase your chances of winning.THE FUN OFFICIALLY BEGINS NOVEMBER 28 AT 12:01 A.M. EST!*Want a bonus chance to win? Turn to page 23 for details.THANKS TO:Prizes will be delivered…1 min

IN EVERY ISSUEHere We Go!O H, HOW I LOVE the holidays! It’s the time of year when we delight in the joy of giving— offering and receiving love and togetherness in ways we don’t always get to the rest of the year. The caring we show one another is the greatest gift of all.I was reminded of this when we asked a few readers, writers, staffers, and friends to describe the best gift they’ve ever been given (page 148). Again and again, their answers reveal that kindness, thoughtfulness, support, and love are the real stars of the season—whether they come in the form of a life-changing favor, an instance of forgiveness, or a meaningful moment of encouragement.Of course, it’s also awfully nice to have a few packages to unwrap and enjoy! To help you…2 min

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