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    Gatherings and Gifts that Speak of Place

    Dec 23, 2025 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    Foods speak of place. They reflect a region’s culture, geography and history through their ingredients, preparations and traditions. When traveling, you can take in much of the essential nature of a new place by eating its local, favorite foods.

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    Jolabokaflod: A Cozy, Book-Filled Icelandic Holiday

    Dec 3, 2024 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    Iceland has one of the loveliest holiday traditions I’ve ever heard of. It’s called Jolabokaflod (pronounced yo-la-bok-a-flot), which roughly translates to “Christmas Book Flood.” Jolabokaflod combines a cozy atmosphere, gift giving, holiday cheer, hot cocoa, reading and an ancient storytelling tradition all in one wonderful word.