The Christmas Tree Hunt – IV – the tree comes home

Christmas tree hunts have been a big part of the season's appeal for me, from urban hunts to shunting through the woods with shotguns or snowshoeing in search of the perfect tree. My wife and I made the hunt a much-expected family event. About two years ago, it became too expensive and too crowded in the woodlots. …

Nipmass Time

The bags containing this year's harvest of "Xenia's VSOP" ( Very Special Old Preserve) catnip are curing in the shop.

Christmas Tree Hunts – II

A few years after the "Shotgun Christmas," I was introduced to another Christmas tree hunt style.

Tipple

What's your favorite holiday, tipple? Wassail, red wine or white, Eggnog with a kick of brandy?