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Christmas comes to Julian every year in an old-fashioned way that will make you picture sleigh rides, chestnuts roasting on open fires, and Jack Frost painting the whole town white.

That may be a bit of a dream. But due to its Cuyamaca Mountains location, the holiday time in Julian gets closer to that dream than most spots in Southern California. You’ll feel a nip in the air, sniff wood fires, and maybe catch a glimpse of snow capped mountains surrounding town.

The holiday season in Julian  also offers an opportunity to shop at small boutiques and craft shows, without crowds or lines, for one-of-a-kind gifts.

You can greet Santa a couple of times during the season, indulge in a Victorian Christmas tea, sing Christmas carols with costumed holiday carolers, sip a cup of hot chocolate or spiced cider. And you can watch the annual Living Nativity tableau, cuddle under a blanket while riding down Main Street in a carriage, take in a performance of The Christmas Carol starring Julian kids, stay in a cozy bed an breakfast that’s all decked out in holiday finery, or even stroll down a quiet country lane.

You can enjoy Julian’s holiday ambiance from Thanksgiving weekend through early January. Following are some scheduled activities that will add joy to your experience.

Country Christmas Tree Lighting – Nov. 26th
4pm
Julian kicks off the holiday season with the annual lighting of the town’s huge living Christmas tree, presented by the Julian Merchants Association. This is a popular event, drawing hundreds of visitors who gather at Pioneer Park to watch the lighting and visit with Santa.  Festivities start at 4:00 pm.

Victorian Christmas Teas
Presented at Julian Tea and Cottage Arts daily Dec. 4 through Dec. 22, these parties are all lace and flowers, to the delight of little and big girls who can dress up for the meal.  Owner Edie Segar serves finger sandwiches, breads, scones and desserts, Call 866/765-0832 for reservations (which are required).

A Christmas Carol
A Julian holiday tradition, this version of Dickens’ tale of hard-hearted Scrooge who finds the meaning of life one haunted Christmas Eve, adapted and directed by Don Winslow, features local kids in key roles. Kinney Productions, Julian’s resident theater company,  presents the show on the following dates: December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 at 7:30 pm  and Sunday 21 at 1:00 pm.  For information and tickets call 760-765-3787 or visit the Julian Events Calendar at www.julianevents.org.

Historic Re-enactments
Doves and Desperados present living history seasonal comedy skits Sunday afternoons in the parking lot between Cabbages and Kings and the Julian Market, weather permitting. For information call 760/765-1857.

Living Nativity
A longtime Julian holiday tradition, the Living Nativity is staged at the Cider Mill on Main Street, Saturdays Nov. 27 to Dec.18, it features locals appearing as Joseph and Mary, and the shepherds. Information phone 760-765-1857.

Handel’s Messiah
The Julian Community Choir presents this traditional holiday oratorio Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. in Town Hall.

Holiday Home Tour
Guided tours leave Julian Community United Methodist Church at 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 10. Tickets are $20.00 each and available at Julian Tea and Cottage Arts, 2124 3rd Street, Julian. Call (760) 765-3647 for more information.

Breakfast with Santa at the Pine Hills Lodge
9 am to 1 pm – Enjoy an Old Fashioned Christmas Brunch Every Sunday in December from 9 am to 2 pm, but, Santa will only be at the Lodge on the 12th! $15.95 Adults, $10.95 Children 10 & under, $5 for a High Chair, Please Call for Reservations – 760-765-1100 www.pinehillslodge.com

Never try to remove a stain form an old or valuable textile without first seeking expert advice.  This is the golden rule, not least because the wrong treatment may damage the fabric and dramatically reduce its value.  The stain removal hints given here apply to relatively ordinary, everyday fabrics, not treasured heirlooms.

Greasy Stains

When trying to remove a greasy stain, just saturate the area with liquid detergent and then launder.  A cleaning fluid can also be used before or after laundering.  Sponge non-washable fabrics with a cleaning fluid, allowing it to dry between applications perhaps with the aid of an absorbent fabric placed underneath.

Non-Greasy Stains

To remove non-greasy stains from washable fabrics, sponge immediately with cool water, then later soak in cold water for 30 minutes to overnight.  On non-washables try cool water, followed by diluted white spirit (2:1).  For combination stains (greasy & non greasy mixture) like soup, treat the stain first as a non-greasy one, using cool water and liquid detergent and then treat treat any remains with a cleaning fluid.  A bleach can sometimes be used for all kinds of stains, but test on an inconspicuous area first if possible, the reactions of bleach with certain textiles is uncertain.

Stain Removal Chart

Adhesive tape – sponge with cleaning fluid.

Alcohol – on washables, stretch over a glass bowl and sprinkle with salt and pour boiling water from 18″.  Non-washables, sponge with spirits diluted with water.

Blood – on washables, rub or soak with cold water and then wash with detergent in warm water.  On old stains, put a few drops of diluted ammonia on the spot and wash as usual.  Non-washables – sponge with cold water, followed by a small amount of hydrogen peroxide.  Blood stains set by heat on cottons and linens use a warm solution of tsp.

Candlewax – scrape away as much as possible with a blunt knife, place area between paper towels and press with a warm iron.  Sponge any traces away with cleaning fluid.

Chewing Gum – Rub with a piece of ice to harden and scrape with a blunt knife.  Otherwise saturate area with cleaning fluid, even if non-washable.

Chocolate – washables, dab or soak with cold water for at least 30 minutes, then rub undiluted liquid detergent into spot and rinse.  Let dry and sponge with cleaning fluid.  Non-washables, sponge stain with cool water, then liquid detergent; if necessary sponge with white spirits diluted with water, rinse with cold water.

Cosmetics & Crayons – washables, apply liquid detergent and rinse, repeat.  For non-washables, sponge with cleaning fluid and repeat.

Eggs – Scrape off with blunt knife and sponge with cold water; if non-washable, let dry after sponging, and sponge with cleaning fluid.

Fruit – Sponge immediately with cold water; do not use soap and water initially.  On washables: after sponging with cold water, pour on boiling water.  On non-washables apply glycerine gently, dab with vinegar and rinse.

Glue (household and model airplane) – Sponge with acetone except on materials damaged by acetone (on those use amyl acetate).

Grass – Treat with methylated spirits (on acetate dilute with two parts water).   Then use liquid detergent on washables followed by a rinse.  You may then apply a mild sodium perborate bleach or hydrogen peroxide.

Gravy – On washables; soak in cold water and wash; follow this by sponging with cleaning fluid.  Non-washables: sponge with cold water, then cleaning fluid.

Ink (ballpoint) – Sponge with acetone (except on acetate, arnel, dynel, and verel… use amyl acetate).

Ink (India) – Sponge immediately with cold water and wash with liquid detergent then soak in 4 tablespoons of ammonia diluted in one quart of water.  On non-washables: force cold water through the stain and sponge with ammonia (1 T to 1 C water), rinse.  Work in liquid detergent and rinse again.

Iodine – On washables; dampen with water, place in the sun or in steam from a kettle, also try soaking in cold water and then washing.  Non-washables; sponge with white spirit, on items not damaged by water, mix 1T sodium thiosulphate crystals in 1 pint water and sponge the spot.  Rinse well.

Iron Rust – On washables; use bleach, or lemon juice squeezed onto cotton and linen and then hold in front of a kettle to catch the steam.  Rinse and repeat.  Strong fabric can be boiled in a solution of 4 T cream of tarter to 1 pint water.  Boil until the spot is gone and then rinse.

Metallic stains (from brass, copper, tin) – Never use bleach, apply white vinegar, lemon juice or acetic acid and then rinse with cold water.

Mildew – Keep moisture out of closets by airing humid weather.  Sun and para crystals are the best preventatives.  Use soap and water.

Milk, Cream – Washables; launder as usual.  Non-washables; wipe with a damp sponge, shake on an absorbent, let dry and brush off residue.

Mustard – On washables; rub on liquid detergent and rinse.  If stains persist after repeated applications, use sodium perborate bleach.  On non-washables; sponge with solution of 2 parts water to 1 part spirits.

Nail Polish – Never use nail polish remover on acetate or triacetate.  Use a blunt knife to scrape it off these fabrics.  For fabrics that cannot stand acetone, use amyl acetate.

Oil, Heavy Grease – treat with eucalyptus oil.

Paint (oil based) – follow the instructions for nail polish.

Paint (water based) – If still wet, sponge with water immediately.  If dry, scrape with you fingernail.

…more to come…

from “How to Restore & Repair Practically Everything” by Lorraine Johnson, 2004 Mercury Books, London

Originally found in the Hildreth House in Julian, this 1920′s electric Hot Point stove needs some loving attention, but still works.  Must pick up at Wynola Junction Antiques. 

Asking $2200 or best offer