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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
WUC must fix its pipes, not just say sorry

“Clean water, the essence of life and a birthright for everyone, must become available to all people now.”– Michel CousteauWe see notices for Block 6, Extension 11, Gaborone, Francistown; the list grows every week. It is good that WUC warns consumers, but so many warnings point to a deep problem. Water pipes are old and falling apart. And the people who pay the bills are the ones suffering.When a main pipe bursts, taps run dry. Families in...

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