Tales of a coffee-holic: The best season

Now, we’re right in the midst of the most festive part of the holiday season. Although Christmas is behind us and New Year’s Eve is ahead I’m sure most of our celebrations don’t take place exclusively on those two days. I enjoy spending time with family during this season as much as anyone, though I don’t think I’ll ever understand sitting one’s small child on a bearded stranger’s lap for a photo op.

Even though none of my kin are particularly religious, Christmas is a big deal for my mother’s family. My grandma owns an army of festive holiday sweaters, including ones wit...