Thank you, Delia Ephron.

“Charming and adorable Hudson is back.
This time vacationing in the south of France, having a great doggy time.”
— DELIA EPHRON, author, Sister Mother Husband Dog (etc.)

Joyeux Noël

I just found out that Joyeux Noël, Merry Christmas in French, comes from the phrase les bonnes nouvelles, or the good news, referring to the gospel.

Nativity scene Santons made in Provence.

The traditional Christmas Bûche de Noël yulelog, from Saveur (Credit: David Sawyer)

Vin Chaud

Joyeux Noël = Merry Christmas
 Bonne Annee = Happy New Year 

Joyeux Hannakuh =  Happy Hannakkuh

Heat up red wine with cinamon sticks, cloves, orange slices, honey to taste.