For the first time in 40 years, we decided not to put up a Christmas tree—not because of gloom and humbug, but because we still have half an apartment’s worth of detritus in the garage and can’t get to the bin. We’ve wreathed and decorated, but to compensate for the lack of trim-tringlers and Who-hummers, I’ve spent the afternoon breaking out some Christmas favorites, this being one of them.
A blend that includes black, green, and oolong is tricky and I’ve botched the recipe before. The tin recommends boiling water; 5 minutes in the cup, but a slightly lighter touch both on time and temp makes it a success. Peachy and a little floral as expected, but the scent reminds me a little of the Christmas pomanders we used to make by sticking whole cloves in oranges.
Enjoying it with feet up and “Christmas in the Clouds” on the TV … think “Hallmark—ish movie with geezers, tribal bingo, and a stubborn vegetarian chef (Graham Greene) at a tribal-owned resort out west.” Perfect December brain candy.
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I never put up a Christmas tree… but I also celebrate Festivus, not Christmas. So I have an aluminum pole up… unadorned, of course.
Family on my route to work had one in their window last year, but they lit and tinseled it. Made me smile when I drove by!
I never put up a Christmas tree… but I also celebrate Festivus, not Christmas. So I have an aluminum pole up… unadorned, of course.
Family on my route to work had one in their window last year, but they lit and tinseled it. Made me smile when I drove by!