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The fragrances of Christmas
• Holly, with its prickly leaves and red berries, whichmake it the Christmas symbol par excellence; •
Some smells seem to be permanently engraved in our memories. Scents synonymous with our fondest childhood memories can take us back through the years in the blink of an eye. A room filled with the scent of cinnamon, ginger, or nutmeg will instantly bring to mind Grandma’s gingerbread cookies or Dad’s hot chocolate sprinkled with cinnamon. That’s probably why we rush to stock up with holiday spices and foods that will fill our homes with exotic fragrances. Just think of the oranges we used to find in the bottom of our Christmas stockings, a throwback to earlier days when citrus fruits were precious, rare treats. Indeed, sticking a few cloves into an orange will fill a room with a rich perfume, both sweet and spicy and most definitely Christmassy. To really get into the holiday spirit you can always rely on the wonders of Mother Nature. Start with the fir tree, the king of the forest. To ornament your living room with one of these fragrant beauties, choose a balsam fir — its delicious scent makes it the ideal Christmas tree. Other plants and flowers are also great Christmas traditions: • The poinsettia, also known as the Christmas star, is easily recognized by its impressive, bright red bracts;
The Jerusalemcherry or winter cherry produces amultitude of small, colourful berries in November that look appetizing but are toxic; The Christmas cactus, which bears magnificent flowers on the tips of its branches; The Christmas kalanchoe, whose flowers come in a range of colours and whose leaves ware sometimes tinged with red; The amaryllis, with its enormous flowers, making it an ideal gift;
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• Mistletoe, hung from the ceiling and under which tradition demands that two people must kiss.
En ce temps des Fêtes, nous pensons avec gratitude à tous nos clients et amis qui nous ont témoigné leur confiance durant l’année qui s’achève! As the year comes to a close, management and staff would like to thank you for your patronage and wish you a wonderful holiday season.
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