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PUBLISHER/FOUNDER JASON UNDERBERG CO-FOUNDER BRIAN KOVENER ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER MARY DIDIA EDITOR MICHAEL SCIVOLI EDITORIAL ASSISTANT ABBY MONTANEZ SENIOR DESIGNER CHRISTINE CHIMENTO COVER PHOTO PASCAL CHEVALLIER PHOTOGRAPHERS MAGED SAMUEL JEREMY SMITH CONTRIBUTING WRITERS LOANNIE DAO DAVID GETTENBERG BRENNA HOLLAND SEAN MCSPADDEN ANNE PRESS DAMIEN REID STACEY RUDBART MELISSA SORGE H O L I D A Y 2 0 1 8 J A S O N U N D E R B E R G P U B L I S H E R / F O U N D E R The publisher takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information or claims of any advertiser in this publication. The advertiser is solely responsible for the info, statements, claims or warranties mentioned in their advertorial or advertisement. Reproduction of, or use without written permission of the publisher, of editorial, periodical, or design content of any manner is strictly prohibited. A UNITY MEDIA GROUP PUBLICATION 78 JOHN MILLER WAY SUITE 324, KEARNY, NJ 07032 201-850-1300 Visit www.vuenj.com for our exclusive blog. If you're anything like me, decorating your home with holiday props and stringing lights up in the front yard cannot come soon enough! is year, with the help of a little nostalgia, I even bought myself a Lionel train set like I wish I'd had when I was a kid. ere's something about the season that justifies those plummeting temperatures and 4:30pm sunsets. e older we get, the more we either love or hate the holidays. So for this issue, VUE is going to give you a bit of extra holiday cheer, no matter how you feel this time of year! First off is our luxury holiday gi guide, which we always have fun working on this time of year. From the latest tech gadgets to must-have travel gear, 2018's guide has something for everyone. Beyond that, we examine the mesmerizing world of ice sculpting, the season's top fashion trends and even a few festive tips on how to get your home holiday-ready. And although this time of year can quickly fill up with clichés, it's important that we not lose sight of what's important. e season is, aer all, a time to spend with family and friends; a time to reflect on the life we live. So show some heart and contribute some cheer, and bring in the best for the coming New Year! When is it too soon to put up your Christmas tree? PUBLISHER'S LETTER V U E N J . C O M 28

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