Christmas Gifts to Cherish | Knowledge & Wisdom
The art of the perfect gift.
By Yankee Magazine|Oct 21 2016|
Coffee By Design | Portland, Maine
Photo Credit : Katherine Keenan
Surprise and usefulness are the most exciting elements in any Christmas present, and a combination usually rather difficult to produce. Does the homely word “usefulness” limit you to things like food, drink, clothing, or kitchen utensils? It does not. The aesthetic and utilitarian [are not] in complete opposition. We use beauty in all its forms to brighten the dark corners of our lives. Among our many blessings, New England is fortunate in having artists in great numbers. We have artisans working in wood and metal and glass, carving and twisting and forging their materials into shapes of enduring beauty. How surprised and pleased a mother is when she receives a portrait of a son or daughter—or grandchild! How happily a portrait of mother or father is received by the children!
Abridged from “At Home in New England,” by Duncan MacDonald, December 1958
I live in Bergen County N.J. and we also still have blue laws. I was totally amazed that light bulbs are considered “non-essential” and cannot be purchased on Sunday. So I decided the answer must be to go to you local package store to acquire your favorite beverage, drink the whole thing, and pass-out until Monday morning. No need for a light bulb.