On a visceral level, Christmas evokes a particular and distinct set of scents, sounds, temperatures, and flavors. Twinkle lights have not lost their magic. I don't expect that presents ever will.

In a historical vein, I have come to appreciate more and more the wisdom of inserting a festival into a season of bitter cold darkness. As one who suffers ( Read more... )

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