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holiday season is going to be more about what the For other types of liquid refreshments, check
gift stands for.” out the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail or the
Lehigh Valley Ale Trail.
According to Dr. Thomas Gilovich, a professor of
psychology at Cornell University, new belongings will only n Talk to
be exciting at first, but then people adapt to them. If the animals:
shoppers’ goals are to prolong those feelings of excitement, Lehigh Valley
then personal experiences can be more effective than Zoo (lvzoo.org)
material goods. offers interactive
experiences that
A gift of an experience may be a smarter choice, let you get up close
especially if the experience is something the recipient and personal with some
may never have done before or wouldn’t think to get for of the critters that call
him or herself. For those who need a little inspiration, the zoo home. Help feed
the following are some ways to treat loved ones to the penguins, giraffes
special experiences. and more.

n Raising a glass: Whether the person on your gift Or if you want to
list likes wine, craft beer or spirits, there are places in make a difference in the
the Valley that will let you take them for a peek behind lives of shelter animals
the scenes at how their favorite libation is made. (and perhaps your own), make a donation in the person’s
name to a group like the Lehigh County Humane Society
Eight Oaks Craft Distillers in New Tripoli is among (thelehighcountyhumanesociety.org). There are volunteer
the establishments that offer tours. Be sure to book in opportunities that include dog walking, socializing cats and
advance for this distillery tour, as their calendar fills up. small animals, and more. Volunteer to go with your friend or
The tour costs $20 a person and takes about an hour. loved one and double the impact the good work will have.
It also includes a starter cocktail and a guided tasting.
While you have to be 21 or older to drink, the tour does — continued on page 24 —
allow the younger set, accompanied by an adult.

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