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The morning sun moves under clouds behind the San Tan mountains early Thursday morning. Dec 12, 2011. Darryl Webb/AFN

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Under the direction of Dr. Darlene Wedington-Clark the Desert Vista Orchestra and Guitar practices for their holiday concert on December 6th at 7pm at the Joe McDonald Auditorium on Desert Vista campus.. Dec 12, 2011. Darryl Webb/AFN

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The Desert Vista Orchestra and Guitar practices for their holiday concert on December 6th at 7pm at the Joe McDonald Auditorium on Desert Vista campus.. Dec 12, 2011. Darryl Webb/AFN

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The Desert Vista Orchestra and Guitar practices for their holiday concert on December 6th at 7pm at the Joe McDonald Auditorium on Desert Vista campus.. Dec 12, 2011. Darryl Webb/AFN

Holiday sweaters

Holiday spending

Stephen Brobeck, left, executive director of the Consumer Ferederation of America, and Bill Hampel, chief economist at the Credit Union National Association, talk about a survey by their groups that suggests an increase in consumer spending this holiday season.

Holiday cookies

In this image taken on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, chocolate-dipped coconut meringue drops are shown in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Holiday spirits

In this image taken on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, Canton, a French ginger liqueur, served in cinnamon tea is shown in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Holiday haircuts

Eight volunteers from Arizona Hair Company were on hand giving free haircuts on Christmas morning. The stylists; Becks Zambito, Brody Strong, Susan Tapp, Tara Jones, Jen Krug, Laura Jessel, Paula Denis and Derrick Denis.

Holiday ham

This Oct. 31, 2011 photo shows stovetop ham with dijon-apple glaze in Concord, N.H. Part of this recipe is prepared on the stovetop, which frees up the oven for other dishes. [Matthew Mead/AP]

Holiday cocktails

This Oct. 31, 2011 photo shows a Rudolph's nose, left, and a chilly pear tree in Concord, N.H. Christmas brunch is an excellent time to break out the light but festive cocktails that can elevate the meal from a cooked breakfast to a real occasion. [Matthew Mead/AP]

Holiday decor

This product image courtesy of Kohl’s shows the St. Nicholas Square Snowflake Hurricane Pillar Candleholder. Hurricane glasses and pillar candles are one home trend that can extend past the holidays.

Holiday crafts

Holiday crafts

Holiday crafts

Holiday crafts

Holiday crafts

Holiday crafts

Holiday crafts

Holiday crafts

Main Street Holiday Mixer

Chamber members Larry Hughes and Lindy Lutz Cash enjoy the Holiday Mixer at Rawhide Western Town.

Main Street Holiday Mixer

Lynn Hennessy of State Farm Insurance took home the coveted Crazy Christmas Sweater Prize.

Main Street Holiday Mixer

Carrie Dixon, Lynn Hennessy, Linda Hardee and Abby Green all competed in the Chamber's Crazy Christmas Sweater contest. President Anne Gill displays the prize.