Wasn’t I just writing about how many holidays there were? How funny is that?

I would have preferred that WordPress ask me about one or two holidays, rather than lumping them all together. Why?

Because, holidays, the main ones at least, are vastly different from one another, and each carries its own significant meaning, traditions, and ceremonies.

If I were to attempt in sharing my celebratory habits for each of the holidays that I recognize, we’d be here til the cows come home, as they say. And, not only that, but we’d never get to the cookies that I leave down at the bottom of the page!

I suppose at the heart of it all, it doesn’t really matter which holiday anyone chooses, as long as they are celebrating with friends, family, and loved ones, ya know?

That means YOU, just in case you weren’t sure who I was referring to. I may have inadvertently given that secret away, with all the “Hugs”, the bucket’s of cookies, or possibly all the Monday Messages harassing you for Christmas lists.

I guess I could say that all that effort put in with idle threats, affection and sugary bribery is my way of celebrating the holidays.

Now, some might not agree with my list being a valid form of Jolly activities, but it bothers me not! You know why?

Because, just this last Sunday I made my first successful Gluten Free Banana Muffins… and they tasted good! In all good conscience, I shouldn’t be serving you cookies that I haven’t tasted myself, first. How am I to know if you’ll like them?

I start my holiday celebrations for November and December, here, right now. I know that it’s only September, but I need the time to practice, taste, and even sample what I wish to offer you during the holiday season.

So, what does all this blather mean? Let me shorten it up a bit…

Holiday + Family + Cookies = Happy Holidays!

Cookie?