If you’re like me, then you’re already gearing up for the holiday season. For some of us, it’s a marathon of events, shopping, and a glorious amount of food. For others, it’s about time with family, community, and a sense of cheer and wellbeing. However you may feel about the rapidly approaching Christmas music blasting in the grocery store, the holiday season is meant to bring people closer together! Here are a few of my favorite holiday tidbits and events for this year: