As I curl up with a mug of hot chocolate—OK, it’s a gin and tonic—and feel the warmth of the fire, I find myself in the holiday spirit. The kids’ gifts are ready, there’s a decent football game on television, and I’m mostly content.

As I curl up with a mug of hot chocolate—OK, it’s a gin and tonic—and feel the warmth of the fire, I find myself in the holiday spirit. The kids’ gifts are ready, there’s a decent football game on television, and I’m mostly content.