From Thanksgiving meal prep to Christmas shopping, November was a busy month for most Baton Rougeans. Here at inRegister, we were also churning out stories too match the sometimes hectic—but always worthwhile—holiday season. Click below to revisit some of your favorites.

5. The resettlement of Afghan refugees in Baton Rouge has offered a renewed sense of community in the Capital City

In this first installment of our “Finding Refuge” series, Afghan journalist Abdul Shokour Faqirzada told inRegister assistant editor Riley Bourgeois about the unrest in his home country and how he–and his fellow refugees–are adjusting to life in Baton Rouge with the help of the community.

4. Plant-based dishes for healthy holiday feasting

Food writer April Hamilton shared a table with her friends Saskia Spanhoff, executive chef and co-owner of Cocha, and Canette Liddy to talk all things vegan, vegetarian, and delicious ahead of their Thanksgiving dinner prep. Their recipes are worth savoring all season long.

3. Here are the top tips for selecting the right artificial Christmas tree for your home

If you haven’t already, now’s the time to get that Christmas tree up and ready for Kris Kringle’s yearly appearance. With the help of luxury holiday decorating service Blanc Box, we dove into the details that make up the best tree for your humble abode.

2. A guide to finding the right gifts for kids ages 0 to 4

Speaking of holiday gift giving, the first in our lineup of gift guides for children (be sure to check out our other lists for ages 5 to 8 and 9 to 13) garnered plenty of clicks this month, thanks to the expertise of Kelli DeLarue, owner of Learn to Play.

1. Camp meets couture at a private hunting lodge that serves as an escape from everyday life

Maybe it’s the cold weather creeping in, but the cozy confines of this Allyson Hicks-designed hunting lodge took top spot for our readers this month. From nature-inspired color palettes to family-friendly sleeping arrangements, this is one house worth escaping to.

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