We can all make Christmas special

EDITOR: What ever your budget, you can have a happy holiday. You can enjoy the best music by listening to the radio or the internet. If you have your own instrument you can make your own music by yourself or in harmony with like-minded friends.

The police band will give free concerts and many churches reserve their best music for this time of the year. Check their schedule for their performances.

Ordinary foods can be made special by the way they are prepared. Canvass friends and family for new recipes. Often the foods that we throw away make delicacies for others in foreign lands. Let us appreciate the specialness of what we have, find out about their nutritional content and relish them.

Water is a most special drink. Spa water, and coconut water are greatly appreciated. There are few restrictions on their use. A survey of your garden may reveal fruits and vegetables that can grace your table. It is a good time to give the extras to neighbours and friends. As the kitchen is cleaned, note what can be used to add spice to your cooking.

Check your subsistent farm for foods fit for feeding friends.

With a positive attitude and a hospitable home, you can have a joyous holiday season if you recognize that the most valuable gift you can give to your family and friends is the time you spend together and the goodwill you have for them.

Anthony G. Stewart, PhD