Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

The First Known Xmas Card, circa 1843.
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Christmas Card circa 1843, produced by Henry Cole, first director of the Victoria & Albert Museum, and created by artist John Callcott Horsley.
Read more about it here.

…and, don’t forget some Holiday Eggnog!*

(FYI: Here’s my brother’s “Holiday Eggnog“ recipeclick here to see the recipe in a new window – which pairs well with with cholesterol-reducing cognac (medicinal, of course!) and just a sprinkle of nutmeg on top.)

Oh, and remember: The Christmas season is TWELVE DAYS LONG, starting today (it’s not from Black Friday to Xmas Day, despite what retail marketing says!)

*Disclaimer: Unless you’re allergic to eggs, then don’t do this. ;-)

Thanks for Reading!

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