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This drink is a long and delicious tradition and my guess is that it originates with the 17thand 18thcenturys’ love of ‘possets’ and other milky libations.

How many of us remember making these little fellows when we were children? I grew up in a city with a strong German community and baking was part of the area’s way of life.

From Rudolph’s red nose to garlands of lights on every Main Street, shining light is an essential part of Christmas.

It can be tiny, it can be huge, round or square, but it MUST always be ‘at the ready’! A Christmasy table cloth sets it apart.

Another way to approach the season is to decorate your house and table with simpler, more natural pieces.

We like to think about table settings long before Christmas is upon us (well, it IS what we do!)

During the holidays, work comes to a standstill and suddenly everyone has free time to enjoy with loved ones. After all, an Irish Christmas is all about family and friends. 

What if you treated your tabletop as art, as a frame or canvas? Pretend you had all your favourite colours, shapes, layers and textures to use in creating your picture. What would you do?

Gingerbread, spice cookies, sugar cookies, cupcakes are all intergenerational delights and even a 3 year old will be a whizz at sticking ‘noses and eyes’ onto iced treats.