The sweetest music is sung by birds. So, let the birds hark the glory of the season. Birds can be easily carved out of jicama or honeydew melons to feature appetizers or starters. Main course entrees can feature yellow squash birds sitting upright on each plate. Make dessert bird shaped cookies and pipe on each plate “Merry Christmas” in multiple languages such as Joyeux Noël, Feliz Navidad or Buon Natale to make your holiday dinner more festive. May your Christmas celebrations be “joie de vivre” – the joy of life. May all of the joy that you have shown to others throughout the year return to you as gifts of respect. © Kelly McBride Loft