By Olivia Fowler

For the Courier

ofowler@thepccourier.com

Perhaps food isn’t important to some, but at our house, it’s always a topic of interest.

And food is an integral part of celebration. The smell of evergreen, the crackle of wrapping paper and the scents from a busy, fragrant Christmas kitchen are all part of ritual.

You may want to make special foods a part of your family’s rituals.

Usually, especially if there are children in the home, this is a much-anticipated activity. And including them, when possible, in the preparations will be an experience they never forget.

So gather at the table and cook.