b"Matters Ani Levy and Janel Whitehead of A+J Designs show us dreamy ideas for holiday decorating. Read the story on page 31. Photo by Julia Maloof Verderosa.MAGAZINE TheMagazineofMaplewoodandSouthOrangecontentsVol. 32 Issue 7Holiday 2021in every issue in this issueWhat Matters this Season10 14From the NBA to Full-time Writerhonoring our traditions ken gagnes memoir chronicles his youth, home and even as they shift familyEvents that Matter12 18Building Bridges, and Schools, in Africaaround the townsmorrow church looks to lessen the divides between What's New Review12 rich and poorour newest businesses 222021 Holiday Gift GuideBook Report25 gift ideas for shopping locally this holiday seasonexplore our story topics with these books 31The Most Wonderful Time of the Yearcreating some magic this season and organizing your Food Matters28 life are not mutually exclusivea holiday centerpiece and irresistible cookies to match42From Run-D.M.C. to Mayim BialikSelling Home39 dr. mike finds inspiration in his hardcore band lifegetting ready to make new memories 47Doing Good for the HolidaysResource Guide50 ways to give locallylocal sourcesFinal Matters54my unusual holiday traditionTake Matters Magazine 8/ matters magazine / holiday 2021 with you. Read us online."