In our November/December issue we asked some of our contributors to share how their families embrace the holiday season. Katy Kelleher wrote about the Catholic traditions she grew up with and the wonderful scents and tastes she associated with this time of year. However, as she got older, she became disillusioned with the church and searched for other reasons to celebrate and enjoy the season. Click the link in our bio to find out the new traditions Katy has forged with her friends and family.⁠ ⁠ Story: katykelleher⁠ Illustration: livryderart⁠ _____⁠ ⁠ #themainemag #loveme #mainechristmas #holidaytraditions