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Moving right along…this item was store-bought and dressed up a skosh to further depict the spirit of the yuletide…

No. 6—A laser-cut wooden decoration, with a mini landscape with trees and a snowman, boasts a central NOEL declaration, but that’s only half the joy. I glued on available mini-ornaments, like another snowman, a string of mini-lights, and two tiny ornaments (a tree, a penguin) and the party only gets brighter and more festive.

A Nutcracker is a traditional icon for the yuletide, and as this countdown continues, it’s also a part of our yearly Christmas mission. So, here’s No. 5…

No. 5 – I never fail to dress up a Nutcracker decoration for a dear friend. Spotted this rocking-horse ‘cracker last season, put it to test by adding a few accents, like a red bow, a tiny Christmas tree, and party-pickswith holiday hues. So this one’s a keeper. And it rocks!

Moving right along, today’s rundown of holiday decor involves buttons.

No. 4—Buttons are underrated but they make fun ornaments; I’ve had a huge tub of bright buttons, used sparingly, so hauled out these gems this year. You need to secure just the right size brush tree to make this work, but I designed two this season. Smaller buttons are best for smaller trees; I have a smaller jarful of mixed little buttons in all sizes, too. Option: you can do all-red or all-green buttons, but I favor a blend of colors and shapes, shown here.

Our rundown of holiday crafts, from Dec. 1 through Dec. 25, proves no two creations are alike…

No. 3 – Shadow boxes have emerged as a must-do, too; this season, I did three.

I added  red, green and white glittery paper cut to fit the slots, then assembled miniature icons of Christmas: a Santa, candy cane, Santa cap, trees, gingerbread man, snow man and reindeer and more. Flat visuals, like adhesive stickers, work best. For this particular creation, I utilized images from the same set of stick-on brand, so there’s kind of a uniformity in the figures in each slot. No two creations are ever the same, however.

The North Pole and thin-Santa on either side of the shadow box are clothes pin adorments.

I also provide a brace for table-top display.

Streetlight Cadence, Hawaii’s favorite sidewalk group, will stage a nostalgic reunion concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 13 at the downtown Hawaii Theatre.

The legendary band — now a trio featuring Jon Andrew Franklin, Ben Chai, and Clara Stegall — has been famous for its “Will Pay For Food” slogan that developed into a concept that led to performances as an avenue for food; this has been notably showcased by the original band with a contingent of serenades on Hawaii’s sidewalks, turning the artistry into a streaming Emmy-nominated TV series.

Former Streetlighters will join the Hawaii Theatre show: Chaz Umamoto, Brian Webb, Jesse Shiroma, Evan Arashiro, Matt Mariconda, Maia Wolf and Daniel Duncan, assembling a rock opera full of hope, laughter, and heart, fusing music with memories that will likely be inspiring, too.

Local artists Anthony Pfluke and Higgs also will be on the bill.

Streetlight Cadence is a multi Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winning act.

It’s been three years since SLC has performed on the sidewalks. The group has since come full circle; the concert will certify and fortify the musicians’ ongoing dreams of the past and the hopes of the future.

Tickets: $45 to $65, at www.hawaiitheatre.com or (808) 528-0506…

Makaha Sons’ Christmas concert

The Makaha Sons will provide a mix of holiday tunes with Hawaiian favorites in a Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Hawaii Theatre.

Led by  Jerome Koko, surviving member of the Makaha Sons on 12-string guitar, the band features Mark Yim on 6-string guitar, and Kimo Artis on bass.

Also performing: Darlene Ahuna, Raquel “Rocky” Higa, Robi Kahakalau, kumu hula Tatiana Tseu Fox and Na Leo O Ka ‘Iwa Ha‘ai Kalena.

Tickets: $40 to $55, at www.hawaiitheatre.com or (808) 528-0506…

Kalani Pe‘a’s Hawaiian Christmas show

Kalani Peʻa, three-time Grammy Award winner, will stage his third annual H – 3rd Annual Hawaiian Christmas Show at 7 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Hawaii Theatre.

 Guests will include kumu hula Olana Ai, Natalie Ai Kamauʻu, kumu hula Shelsea Ai, Hālau Lilia Makanoe, and Starr Kalāhiki, with Mele Apana as host.

Tickets: $45-$100, at www.hawaiitheatre.com or  (808) 525-0506…

And that’s Show Biz…