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Christmas tree charcuterie

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Christmas tree charcuterie The holiday season always seems to creep up on us in the most surprising way. One minute it’s midyear and we’re confidently telling ourselves we have “so much time” before December, and the next minute Christmas songs are echoing through every shop, people are digging out decorations, and invitations for year-end gatherings start rolling in.

It’s a time for reconnection, reflection, celebration, planning, laughter, and of course food. Because whether we admit it or not, food always finds a way to sit at the very canter of these moments. It becomes the focus around which stories are told, memories are shared, and the highs and lows of the year are unpacked.

Let’s be honest, not everyone is crowned “host with the most.” Not everyone is known for whipping up extravagant meals or dazzling guests with elaborate table settings. Some people are the planners, some are the vibe-setters, some bring drinks, and some just show up with good energy.

Editor's Comment
Child protection needs more than prevailing laws

The rise in defilement and missing persons cases, particularly over the recent festive period, points not merely to a failure of policing, but to a profound and widespread societal crisis. Whilst the Police chief’s plea is rightly directed at parents, the root of this emergency runs deeper, demanding a collective response from every corner of our community. Marathe’s observations paint a picture of neglect with children left alone for...

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