M i c h e l b e l i e v e s
th a t Christm as,
like all holidays, should reflect the
season. T hat m eans w arm th o f color
against a backdrop o f a cold w hite
w inter—deep evergreens, red berries,
rich woods, and flickering candles.
Jew el-like w in ter vegetables roast to
m outhw atering splendor w ith m ini-
m um fuss. G randm a’s antique crystal-
and-silver pitcher still pours m ilk for
the little ones w hile old w ater tum blers
give juice and w ine special m eaning.
The family dishes com e out, along w ith
the stories about all the m eals th at
w ent before on these heirloom plates.
And w hen cherry-glazed ham com es to
the table, a lesson on carving is passed
from fath er to son—a different son
learns every year.
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