KEEP THE PEACE, SAYS NICOLE MADIGAN
Ever since I was a kid, Christmas has been my happy place. Yes, I am aware, Christmas is not a place, but you get the idea. There’s just something magical about it. The gaudy decorations, the fairy lights, Michael Bublé! Everyone’s a little bit lighter, their steps a bit bouncier, their hearts a tad more joyful. It’s a welcome reprieve from the all-consuming experience of, well, life.
By the time the holidays come around, most people are in need of a solid dose of festive cheer. This year has been a big one – politically, socially, and for me, personally. Most people I know are exhausted. Worn out from striving, from pushing, from
