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Out-of-town relatives or friends are often asked to babysit over the holidays. Have you adequately prepared them to deal with an emergency? (Photo: Stock)

Christmas Vacation

Is Your Holiday Babysitter Prepared? As parents tackle their holiday lists, one item may be especially important – finding a babysitter. Parents may ask friends or relatives, including those from out-of-town, to watch their young children while they shop, attend holiday functions
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Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon this weekend features fireworks set to Christmas music. (Photo: Mount Vernon)

Weekend Guide

’Twas the Week Before Christmas The Christmas rush is on. There are gifts to buy, presents to wrap and cookies to bake, but there are still many holiday events to fill the weekend. All of the area’s annual Christmas attractions are now open. For the complete listing, click here.
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Aqueous by Jen Lewin is one of nine light displays that are part of this year's Georgetown Glow. (Photo: Mark Heckathorn/DC on Heels)

Weekend Guide

Take a Break from the Holiday Shopping There are only 17 days left until Christmas. If you have time between shopping for gifts or holiday parties, there are plenty of holiday events this weekend. Most the DMV’s annual Christmas attractions are now open. For the complete listing,
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