It's here: the season of good cheer.
With days and nights filled with holiday-themed office parties, social gatherings, gift exchanges, and celebrations, it's the time of year when friends come to call and glasses of wassail are raised to toast the old and the new.
Holiday parties are a great way to spread the joy of the holiday season, show gratitude, and celebrate accomplishments. But while enjoying the festivities, if alcohol is involved, it's important to be reminded of our responsibilities as both hosts and guests.
According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), data shows that the time period between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day includes some of the most dangerous days for drunk-driving deaths, and the numbers are getting worse in recent years. Even as annual drunk driving deaths have decreased, we have seen an increase in the proportion of drunk driving deaths around the holidays.
Following are some recipes for non-alcoholic drinks. Cranberry Sparkler ¶1{1/2} ounces blackberry puree ¶2 ounces white cranberry juice ¶2-3 ounces sparkling water ¶1 sprig mint for garnish Place blackberry puree and cranberry juice in a champagne flute. Add sparkling water to fill. Garnish with fresh mint. Peppermint Hot Chocolate...
It's here: the season of good cheer. With days and nights filled with holiday-themed office parties, social gatherings, gift exchanges, and celebrations, it's the time of year when friends come to call and glasses of wassail are raised to toast the old and the new. Holiday parties are a...