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Green Borshch and Rivne Tomatoes Workshop: Saturday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at St. Josaphats Parish Hall, 9637 108th Ave. Learn how to make sorrel-based borshch and Rivne Tomatoes appetizer. $60 members, $65 non-members. Information: 780488-8558, info@acuarts.ca, or visit acuarts.ca Lessons and Carols: Sunday, Dec. 13, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at RobertsonWesley United Church, 10209 123rd St. Traditional congregational carols, scripture readings and music sung by the choir of Robertson-Wesley. Choral repertoire by Irish composer Michael McGlynn, Scottish composer James MacMillan, and American composer Morten Lauridsen. Free-will offering. Information: Tammy-Jo, 780-482-1587, or visit rwuc.org A Regency Hymn Service and Candlelit Holiday Tea: Sunday, Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 10037 84th Ave. Service set in 1815, complete with fiery Regency-era sermon and music of the season. Candlelit tea service with entertainment including a reading of Jane Austen. Regency attire is encouraged, but not mandatory. Alternate dress is holiday-best skirts and suits. $35 advance; $30 each bought in pairs (advance); $40 at the door. Contact mydearladyjane@ gmail.com, or visit eventbrite.ca. A Star ... A Child ...: Sunday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., at Lendrum MB Church, 11210 59th Ave. Christmas concert of classical works, contemporary anthems, familiar carol arrangements and spirituals. Contact Office@lendrumchurch.ca, 780-4344268, or visit lendrumchurch.ca Phoenix Multi-Faith society Holiday Event: Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at City Hall. Exploring the theme of hope with speakers and entertainment from Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faiths. Refreshments to follow. All are welcome. For information: harold.robinson@shaw.ca Blue Christmas Gathering: Wednesday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Southminster-Steinhauer United Church, 10740 19th Ave. A quiet, reflective gathering for those who find Christmas a difficult time. For more information contact 780-435-2028 Annual Nativity Display: Thursday, Dec. 17, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 18, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 19, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., at West End Christian Reformed Church, 10015 149th St. View hundreds of nativity sets from around the world. Free parking. Wheelchair accessible. Contact Christine Godbout, 780-4548151, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays; Fran Aarnoutse, 780-718-6963 (any time), or visit westendcrc.ca Christmas Carols and Tea: Sunday, Dec. 20, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at KnoxMetropolitan United Church, in the lounge, 8307 109th St. Sponsored by St. David’s Welsh Society of Edmonton. Everyone welcome. For more information visit edmontonwelsh.ca Sharing the Light Winter Solstice Celebration: Monday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., at City Hall. Our eighth annual recognition of the shortest day and longest night. Ritual and refreshment, song and harpist Gordon Ritchie. Free-will donation to Aboriginal Counselling Services of Alberta. Visit westwoodunitarian.ca Laser Light Mantra Winter Solstice: Monday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Centre for Spiritual Living, 7621 101st Ave. Concert to inspire deep connection to the light within, on the winter solstice. $30 at door. For information: centreforspirit.com