A guest post from our friend Shaun Myrick
I love all holidays, but Christmas is by far my favorite.? The decorations, the food and the traditions we all make and have ? there is nothing better.
Magnolia is a special place.? It?s our own little small town in the middle of one of the world?s fastest growing cities.
We all have special memories of Christmases past in Magnolia.? Mine start with buying my first cut Christmas tree at Magnolia Garden Center for our first house in the neighborhood.? It was one of the most beautiful Christmas trees I had ever had.? Year after year, there was the joy of knowing Christmas was coming when Jamie Moyer?s large tree light up the night sky with lights ? Magnolia?s Christmas tree.
I?ll always remember Christmas 2008 when we were snowed in for a week.? It was so special having an actual White Christmas in Magnolia.? I loved having friends walk over to enjoy hot buttered brandies and the assortment of cookies and candies I made.? Christmas dinner was extra special as our table was full with all of our local friends that couldn?t make it home to their own families, but after all friends are family.
This year, we may not have a white Christmas, but our more traditional Seattle wet Christmas. Our spirits will not be dampened!? We?ve enjoyed Winterfest with the ?snow? on McGraw Street and here at the studio, we?ll have cookies and treats and we?ll get to meet many of our wonderful neighbors.
Christmas past, present and future? One thing that holds them all together for me is my tradition of baking cookies with and for family, friends and neighbors.? I?d love to share one of my favorite Christmas cookie recipes with you ? Double Chocolate Toffee.? I hope you enjoy these doubly delicious treats.
Yes, Christmas in Magnolia is special.? What are your Christmas traditions?
Happy Holidays!
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