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As we sit down to this years traditional New Years Eve Celebrations
let us not forget those brave men and women who gave their lives so that we can continue to enjoy our traditions.

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Does your family still celebrate New Years Eve Celebrations? What traditions do you still honor at New Years?

Do you make New Year's Resolutions? What are this years resolutions?

This is how the English celebrate New Years :
England: The English custom for welcoming New Year is full of hospitality and warmth. They believe that the first guest for the year would bring fortune for them.
He should be a male, should enter through the front door and bear some traditional gifts like a loaf for the kitchen, drink for the head of the family and coal to light the fire, otherwise he is not allowed. They believe that these bring good luck throughout the year.

For other traditional New Years Celebrations check out New Years Traditions Around The World

Why not drop a quick story about your best New Years Eve memory.

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"An opinion is a judgment, viewpoint, or statement about matters commonly considered to be subjective, i.e. based on that which is less than absolutely certain, and is the result of emotion or interpretation of facts. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opinions"

Monthly on the main page of the lethbridgeartsncraftsonline.com site, we will ask a question that we would appreciate your opinion on.

The results from last months poll follow: We asked Is having An Artisan Only Market A Good Idea?

• Not sure - 0 responses
• Yes - 67%
• No - 0 responses
• Other:I hope so - 33%

Our new poll question is: Will you continue to do markets in 2018?

• Not sure
• Yes
• No

Be heard! Get your vote in. Go to www.lethbridgeartsncraftsonline.com and cast your vote from the top of navigation bar on the right side of the page.

Check next months newsletter for this months poll results.

Have a question you would like surveyed? Email us with your question.

If you haven't voted yet, please do so - your opinion counts!

Watch for our next poll starting right away. Go vote now!

Each month we will attempt to provide a trivia question for you that relates to an artisan topic

Last month's trivia question was:
The Van Gogh museum is located in what European capital city?

Of course everyone knew the answer was : Amsterdam Click the link to find out more.

this month's trivia question is : The Starry Night is an oil on canvas painted by which post-impressionist painter?

Read next month's newsletter for the answer

The market season in Canada is coming to a close for another season!

Check out upcoming markets from the lethbridgeartsncraftsonline.com website in the members area under 'Markets'.

What do you think is needed to improve the local markets?

Have you attended markets recently? Where? Did you take any pictures that you care to share? Share your market pictures - it's a great way to get free lethbridgeartsncraftsonline.com web site advertising!

Following is a list of upcoming markets. Those with links are the markets where Lethbridge Arts N Crafts will be in attendance.

• December 1 – December 2 BIG Christmas Farmers Market & Tradeshow
  Dec 1 at 10 AM to Dec 2 at 5 PM Exhibition Park Lethbridge
  3401 Parkside Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4R3


• 01 Dec 2017 Pincher Creek Christmas Market
  Pincher Creek Community Hall


• 01 Dec 2017 Milk River Farmers Market 12 pm to 4 pm at the Heritage Hall.


• 01 Dec 2017 Pincher Creek Christmas Market
  Pincher Creek Community Hall


• 01 DEC 2017 Holiday Sip & Shop Hosted by Beveridge Landmark Events 620 2nd Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A0C9 Friday at 4 PM - 12 AM


• 01 - 02 Dec 2017 Heritage Christmas Market Hosted by Medalta
  713 Medalta Ave., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 3K9


• 02 Dec 2017 Red Tent Christmas Hosted by Goddess Inc 50 Iroquois Cres West, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K5J4 Saturday at 7 PM - 9 PM


• December 1 – December 2 BIG Christmas Farmers Market & Tradeshow
  Dec 1 at 10 AM to Dec 2 at 5 PM Exhibition Park Lethbridge
  3401 Parkside Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4R3


• 02 Dec 2017 Holiday Pop up Art Sale Event for Taber Arts Society · Hosted by Sabrina Shular Beside skate board park - Red building Saturday at 10 AM - 4 PM


• 02 - 03 Dec 2017 Something For Everyone Market Time:10 am – 4 pm both days Registration Closing Date:November 24, 2017 Location: Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Pavilion, Gate 1


• 03 Dec 2017 Chestermere Lake Christmas Craft Sale Sunday, December 3 at 10 AM - 3 PM


• 03 Dec 2017 Seven Persons Annual Christmas Craft Sale Hosted by Seven Persons Community Association Sunday, December 3 at 10 AM - 4 PM Seven Persons Hall


• 06 Dec 2017 Vauxhall Farmers Market at the Community Center from 7 pm to 9 pm.


• 07 Dec 2017 The Okotoks Winter Market @ Studio Me located at 21 Elizabeth Street 4:00 - 7:00 pm


• 07 Dec 2017 Market @ Medalta, Medicine Hat 4:30 - 7:30 pm


• 07 Dec 2017 Olde Tyme Christmas Fair & Christmas Farmers' Market Hosted by Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede
  Thursday, 4 PM - 9 PM Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede 2055-21st Ave SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 7N1


• 08 Dec 2017 HAWK + HARVEST CHRISTMAS MARKET COULEE BREW CO. / LETHBRIDGE Friday December 8 : 5 - 10 PM


• 09 Dec 2017 Coaldale Handmade Christmas Market· Hosted by Coaldale Handmade Market 1009 13ave Coaldale AB Saturday, December 9 at 3 PM - 7:30 PM


• 09 Dec 2017 HAWK + HARVEST CHRISTMAS MARKET COULEE BREW CO. / LETHBRIDGE Saturday December 9: Noon - 5 PM


• 09 Dec 2017 Shaunessy Christmas Market, Shaughnessy Community Hall 8 AM to 1 PM


• 09 Dec 2017 2017 G&G Christmas Market Sat at 9 AM - 2 PM
  Southminster United Church, 1011 4 Ave S,, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0P7
  
  
• Chinook Regional Hospital Christmas Craft Sale


• 09 Dec 2017 Saturday, Lethbridge Handmade December Market Exhibition Park Lethbridge 3401 Parkside Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4R3 10 AM - 4 PM


• 09 Dec 2017 Cardston's 7th Annual Christmas Market Hosted by Domesticated Divas Event Planning & Gift Expo's Cardston Civic Center 11 AM - 4 PM


• 15 Dec 2017 Friday Domesticated Divas Christmas Market Blackfoot Lodge Lethbridge 5pm - 9pm


• 15 Dec 2017 LAST CHANCE GIFT MARKET..3 DAY MARKET 256 13st North Lethbridge Friday 12-8 pm


• 16 Dec 2017 Saturday Domesticated Divas Christmas Market Blackfoot Lodge Lethbridge 11:00 - 4:00 pm


• 16 Dec 2017 LAST CHANCE GIFT MARKET..3 DAY MARKET ON 256 13st North Lethbridge Saturday 10-4 pm


• 17 Dec 2017 LAST CHANCE GIFT MARKET..3 DAY MARKET ON 256 13st North Lethbridge Sunday 10-4 pm


• 21 Dec 2017 Thursday Okotoks Winter Market @ Studio Me located at 21 Elizabeth Street 4:00 - 7:00 pm



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• 14/15 Apr 2018 Something For Everyone Market Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Auditorium, Gate 2 from 10 am 4 pm


• 16 Jun 2018 Something For Everyone Market Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Auditorium, Gate 2 from 10 am 4 pm


• 16 Jun 2018 Coutts Days Art, Craft and Trade Show


• 18 Nov 2018 Coutts Christmas Market details to follow - Don't Miss this one!

If you are aware of any other markets please let me know! Thanks

Know of an event that is not listed? Let me know so we can add it to the next newsletter

All great artisans have probably taken a class or two to improve or upgrade their skills.

Check out the upcoming classes from the lethbridgeartsncraftsonline.com website in the members area under 'Classes'.

Images You May Have Missed!

The following images are posted on the LANCO web site. We profile them here in case you missed them.

Autum	A Helping Hand	An Eagle

I encourage you to go back to the LANCO web site and find the pictures from our registered artisans to see what else they offer.

This month's lethbridgeartsncraftsonline.com recommended web site is called Sadiora Designs and can be found here!

You must check out this site, and help spread the word by liking the page and sharing it with your crafty friends.

If you have a web site why not submit it for inclusion in our next newsletter.

Are you interested in listing your site on the Lethbridge Arts N Crafts Online web site? Simply email us the link to your site and provide a brief history of yourself and a description of your sites contents and why you made it.

You could be our next Lethbridge Arts N Crafts Online recommended web site!

To have your site profiled in this newsletter, contact us at lanco@lethbridgeartsncraftsonline.com

Artisans Facebook Pages

Social Media has become a very important resource tool for a great many artisans. There are now many links that I know off on Facebook. Some are product specific while others are more of a general interest topic. Find them on the Lethbridge Arts N Crafts Online links page. If you have a facebook, twitter, instagram page why not submit it and get the extra exposure.

ARTISAN Facebook Pages

LANCO Danielle Nice - Boss Lady Vinyls Authors Market @ Medalta Something For Everyone Market - Medicine Hat Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market

ARTISAN Web Sites Pages

LANCO Artists Authors

ARTISAN Instagram Pages

If you have a facebook page, web site or instagram page that is not listed here please contact us and we will add it to our artisans list