With all the things we have to do this season to prepare for the holidays, the little pleasures tend to fall by the wayside.
Sometimes actually enjoying the holidays takes a back seat to braving the crowds to buy those last-minute gifts, attending the roster of parties with guests you barely know and of course, cooking that fabulous multi-course meal. But before we forget what this time of year is all about, ease into the spirit of things with a few good friends, a couple of spare moments and some really simple food.
Trimming the tree doesn't have to be just one more chore on your list. If you make the most of it, it's an oasis of calm in the midst of the frenzied pace and many demands of the season. This year, commit to actually enjoying the walk to get your tree, rather than choosing the first one you come across in order to get back to the eggnog as quickly as you can.
Take a moment and remember where you got all those treasured ornaments as you unpack them. String popcorn and cranberries, then savour our no-fuss tree-trimming party buffet.
Make-ahead treats like chili-dusted nuts, phyllo tourtières and creamy cheese dips take the pressure off entertaining. Sit back, take a breath, let the joy of the holidays surround you and keep your season merry and bright.
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