The holiday season is filled with sensory triggers that transport us to cherished memories of years past. These triggers might be the mouthwatering aroma of your favorite Christmas pie, the savory scent of a roasting pheasant, or the crisp, fresh fragrance of a tiny pinecone discovered while decorating the tree. Music, too, plays its part—hearing that first seasonal carol fills the air with a festive spirit. And then there are the visuals: a jolly Santa sharing a magical moment with a wide-eyed child, or, for seafood lovers, the sight of a beautifully arranged platter of cocktail shrimp from TJ’s Seafood Market.
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