On the second day of green Christmas (or non-denominational winter holiday of your choosing),
my true love e-mailed to me
Two reusable shopping bags,
And an eco-friendly Christmas tree.

On the third day of green Christmas (or non-denominational winter holiday of your choosing),
my true love e-mailed to me
Three strings of LED lights,
Two reusable shopping bags,
And an eco-friendly Christmas tree.

On the fourth day of green Christmas (or non-denominational winter holiday of your choosing),
my true love e-mailed to me
Four aromatherapy mood menders,
Three strings of LED lights,
Two reusable shopping bags,
And an eco-friendly Christmas tree.

On the fifth day of green Christmas (or non-denominational winter holiday of your choosing),
my true love e-mailed to me
Five vegan cookies,
Four aromatherapy mood menders,
Three strings of LED lights,
Two reusable shopping bags,
And an eco-friendly Christmas tree.

On the sixth day of green Christmas (or non-denominational winter holiday of your choosing),
my true love e-mailed to me
Six frugal and green gift ideas,
Five vegan cookies,
Four aromatherapy mood menders,
Three strings of LED lights,
Two reusable shopping bags,
And an eco-friendly Christmas tree.

On the seventh day of green Christmas (or non-denominational winter holiday of your choosing),
my true love e-mailed to me
Seven beauty ingredients to avoid,
Six frugal and green gift ideas,
Five vegan cookies,
Four aromatherapy mood menders,
Three strings of LED lights,
Two reusable shopping bags,
And an eco-friendly Christmas tree.

On the eighth day of green Christmas (or non-denominational winter holiday of your choosing),
my true love e-mailed to me
Eight Seven homemade ornaments,
Seven beauty ingredients to avoid,
Six frugal and green gift ideas,
Five vegan cookies,
Four aromatherapy mood menders,
Three strings of LED lights,
Two reusable shopping bags,
And an eco-friendly Christmas tree.

On the ninth day of green Christmas (or non-denominational winter holiday of your choosing),
my true love e-mailed to me
Nine ways to go organic on a budget,
Eight homemade ornaments,
Seven beauty ingredients to avoid,
Six frugal and green gift ideas,
Five vegan cookies,
Four aromatherapy mood menders,
Three strings of LED lights,
Two reusable shopping bags,
And an eco-friendly Christmas tree.

On the 10th day of green Christmas (or non-denominational winter holiday of your choosing),
my true love e-mailed to me
Ten tips for a natural lifestyle,
Nine ways to go organic on a budget,
Eight homemade ornaments,
Seven beauty ingredients to avoid,
Six frugal and green gift ideas,
Five vegan cookies,
Four aromatherapy mood menders,
Three strings of LED lights,
Two reusable shopping bags,
And an eco-friendly Christmas tree.

On the 11th day of green Christmas (or non-denominational winter holiday of your choosing),
my true love e-mailed to me
Eleven natural holiday cards,
Ten tips for a natural lifestyle,
Nine ways to go organic on a budget,
Eight homemade ornaments,
Seven beauty ingredients to avoid,
Six frugal and green gift ideas,
Five vegan cookies,
Four aromatherapy mood menders,
Three strings of LED lights,
Two reusable shopping bags,
And an eco-friendly Christmas tree.

On the 12th day of green Christmas (or non-denominational winter holiday of your choosing),
my true love e-mailed to me
Twelve ideas for stretching a tank of gas,
Eleven natural holiday cards,
Ten tips for a natural lifestyle,
Nine ways to go organic on a budget,
Eight homemade ornaments,
Seven beauty ingredients to avoid,
Six frugal and green gift ideas,
Five vegan cookies,
Four aromatherapy mood menders,
Three strings of LED lights,
Two reusable shopping bags,
And an eco-friendly Christmas tree.

By Jana Ballinger

While LED string lights use much less electricity, reduce pollution from power plants and last longer, they stay cooler. And though they cost more than traditional strings of lights up front, the electricity savings easily make up the cost difference within a season or two. Green Home claims claim that LED lights are about 60 times as energy efficient as their conventional counterparts.

Environmental Defense also maintains a good site, complete with a link of retail outlets that vend LED holiday lights.

The RTC Toyland Express will be ready to load up starting at noon on the 27th of November and and will continue, non stop until 5 pm on the 29th.

Look for the bus in the parking lot between the men’s Macy’s  and Bully’s. It’s a good feeling to know you can send a little comfort and joy in these difficult times.

Since 1992, Santa’s Magic Ride has worked with South Lake Tahoe schools to identify children in need and provide them with the special holiday gifts they request. These children’s “Dear Santa” letters and wish lists are distributed to gift-buying volunteers who deliver their presents to designated drop off sites. The week before Christmas the gifts are delivered to the children.

Providing children with the special gift they want is what makes Santa’s Magic Ride so unique and so magical. Through its generous supporters Santa’s Magic has been able to deliver gifts to over 500 children in need each year. Dickson Realty appreciates the encouragement of all of it friends and neighbors as they share their joy and love this holiday season and help support Santa’s Magic Ride.

Gifts are for children from kindergarten through 5^th grade; they are to be unwrapped and will be picked up by the Santa’s Magic Ride volunteers by December 14^th in the morning. If you just want to donate money to purchase gifts, Santa’s Magic Ride volunteers will be happy to help.