The festive season is upon us, friends. Perhaps your weekend is jammed with opportunities for holiday gaiety. Parties, parades, performances, shopping. Eating. All the stuff that brings light and warmth when the darkness descends so early, the nights are at their longest and are also very cold. Normally, I eat all this holiday merriment up, along with every shortbread cookie that falls within two metres of my grasp. Things feel different this year. I’m not sure about you, but I’m finding it challenging to fully indulge in the festive vibe. It’s hard to get into the holiday spirit when innocent...