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Authentic Italian Panettone

Panettone are sold all over Italy, especially in Milano, where this tall Christmas bread filled with dried raisins and candied oranges was invented. Like fruitcake, this sweet treat is traditionally served during Christmas celebrations — especially on Christmas Day and il giorno di Santo Stefano (December 26, the feast day of St. Stephen and a national holiday in Italy). Panettone is also customar- ily eaten on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Poinsettias These festive plants, which range from scarlet red to pale yellow, are one of the most popular Christ- mas decorations around.

Hanukah Hostess Gifts

Biscuit Baskets Who’s a good boy! We’ll build a fun basket for Fido filled with crunchy biscuits, jerky, bullies and chew toys.

Hanukah (also spelled Hanuk- kah and Chanukah) begins Sunday, December 2 and ends the evening of Monday, Decem- ber 10. Traditions include light- ing the menorah each night; playing dreidel games; eating foods cooked in oil, like latkes (fried potato pancakes); and giving gifts. A high-quality olive oil, like Rouses brand Sicilian extra virgin olive oil or Italian extra virgin olive oil, is a beautiful and relevant host or hostess gift to bring to a Hanukah party. Pair it with Rouses 65% grape musk balsamic vinegar from Modena.

Cocktail Gift Baskets

Make your own personalized cocktail gift basket, or we’ll make one for you. This one is designed for the Bloody Mary lover. It features America’s number one Bloody Mary mix — Zing Zang — plus vodka, Worcestershire, Tabasco and various accoutre- ments, including pickled okra and green beans, olives and onions.

Bath Bombs, Soaks & Soaps

Hugo Naturals is an all-natural personal body care line featuring fizzy, fun bath bombs, scented, effervescent bath salts and artisan soaps.

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