Welcome to our annual Holidays issue. As has become our own tradition here at Boyle McCauley News, some of our writers present a look at their own holiday traditions, both past and present.

The holidays are a time to reflect and give thanks, and this time around I need to give a special thank-you to Karen Simons. Karen has been proofreading the paper since the September issue. She stepped up to help during my mother Barbara’s leave of absence due to health issues (and who also is due a great deal of thanks for proofing the paper for the past number of years). Thank you Karen!

I also want to thank Grace Kuipers, who is one of our regular contributors. She also helped us out in a new role by looking after the distribution of our November issue as Colleen was away visiting family. This is no small job: Grace picked up the paper from the printer, handled the mail out to Boyle Street via Canada Post, and distributed the paper to our Block Carriers in McCauley. She also did an especially speedy and fantastic job. Thanks, Grace!

Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones! See you in the new year.