December 2025 Edition
December 2025 Edition
Both my mother and my father-in-law were diagnosed with dread illnesses just after Thanksgiving and one year apart. It's been debated whether there's more sickness and death at the end-of-year holiday season than at other times. Some sages insist it's like sap in the trees. According to my friend, AI, "Sap flow in most trees decreases significantly during winter because the trees enter dormancy, photosynthesis stops and cold temperatures slow or even freeze the movement of sap." So, the...
6 red wines that pair well with Christmas dinner The holiday season transforms dinner tables into festive gatherings where every detail makes a difference—wine selection included. Christmas dinner demands a variety of wines that not only complement the rich flavors on the table, but also promise to satisfy a variety of preferences. When it comes to red wines, factoring in traditional holiday dishes, as well as the innate characteristics of classic grape varieties, is the first step to...
It is just unbelievable how quickly 2025 has flown by- like a rocket ship. But here we are at my favorite time of the year which is busy with family, friends and community. Although the stores in our area have had their Christmas decorations, trees, and Christmas baskets on the shelves since October, I am now in the mood to take all of this in. December is not only the busiest time of the year, but mainly the holiest one for Christians. So let's not get so busy that we forget what Christmas is...
