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If you have been out Christmas shopping in the last few weeks, you may have come by a decoration that made you stop and scratch you head. A pickle? It may seem odd and not quite in theme with the traditional holiday decor such as Santa, snowflakes and trees; but this ornament is an old german tradition that is making a comeback. The pickle is traditionally the very last ornament to be hung on the tree, often on Christmas morning. In my family it is kept in plain sight until

Christmas is sprinting around the corner and with little time to spare I have begun my baking marathon. Taking the time to create something homemade will show your friends and family that you love and appreciate them during this holiday season. To me this sentiment is exemplified in the tradition of baking cookies. This year I want to share with you a traditional gingerbread, that is often overlooked as more decorative than edible. This cookie is often baked to create beautif

It’s December, and that means that Christmas music has taken over the radio and it's time for the holiday party invites to start rolling in. Christmas is my favorite holiday; I love the decorations, the shopping, gift giving, smell of snow, party clothes and of course the idea that this is the time of year we collectively take time out of our busy schedules to catch up with friends and family. Work slows down (for those not in retail) and people gather for holiday parties. My