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6 HOOK Editor's Note FB/IG: hookmagazine ONLINE EDITION www.thehook.org ADVERTISING 845.709.2331 SUBSCRIPTIONS www.thehook.org HOOK is a regional, independent & free print & digital publication in the Hudson Valley for 22 years. It is distrib- uted through print, IG, FB, email blasts and online. Deliver- ing to key locales and main streets in towns, restaurants, galleries, boutiques, libraries, retail stores, doctor's offices and other high traffic areas over its three month shelf life. Serving Rockland County (except Suffern and Spring Val- ley). Tuxedo, Warwick, Cornwall, and Newburgh in Orange County. Tarrytown, Pleasantville, and Chappaqua in Westch- ester. Beacon in Dutchess County. Montvale, Northvale, Ridgewood in Northern NJ with drops on NYC Upper Westside. Back issues listed on Amazon, Kindle. COPYRIGHT © 2003–2025. ALL RIGHTS RE- SERVED. No part of this publication may be repro- duced in any form, electronically or mechanically, without the written permission of the Publisher. THE HOLIDAY EDITION OCTOBER/NOVEMBER DECEMBER 2025 Hearing the first song of the wild, free geese in full geometric wing-span overhead marking the beginning of the season's alchemy is always a thrill. Welcome to the Holiday edition storied with festive features. From the origins of color itself, with its magnetizing connection to our celebra- tions of life and autumn/winter, to creative takes on Holiday cookies, door swags, shopping local gift ideas, and more holiday cheer with a drink courtesy of the Mastika tree in Greece. Art of Parenting takes us on a journey of model- ling love's embrace. As for wellness, ring in some good vibes with sound healing. And, a local au- thors' book to nourish the mind, body, and soil. Art abounds, and preservation for river restora- tion with Christmas trees. Visit a nearby getaway to The DeBruce in Livingston Manor, and an in- spiring "Camelot on the Hudson" house. Sometime a gift happens when you least expect it. A split second moment that lifts you into the season. This holiday sign below caught my sight driving...no signature was on it—just a beautiful heartwarming message. A big THANK YOU to the kids who put it up for all to see and share in the di- versity of cultures con- necting us in love and fun for this special time and throughout the year. In Joy, Janet Zalig Kerstfeest, frohe Weinnachten, Wesołych ŚWiąt Janet A. Wortendyke Publisher & Editor-in-Chief janet@thehook.org Sheila Hollihan-Elliot Sr. Editor & Art Director WRITERS Todd Corayer Dana Daly Simone Gogel Eisold Dr. Irina Gelman Ethan Gresko Lisa Mulcahy David Neilsen Laura Swan PHOTOGRAPHERS Tom Daly Simone Gogel Eisold Andrea B. Swenson