Christmas Tea Links

Strong tea gives day a jump-start

For 29 years, I’ve gotten the same Christmas present from Susan Jensen, my sister-in-law. Tea … glorious, fragrant, delicious tea.

Christmas starts with craft fairs

The spirit and sparkle of Christmas is about to burst upon us with the opening of the seasonal craft and artisan fairs. Craft fairs are the places to purchase one-of-akind, hand-crafted items straight from the talented artisans themselves.

John Boehner: President Obama Uses Tea Party Congress As 'Excuse'

WASHINGTON -- It's not that the House Tea Party caucus gets in the way of compromise -- it's that President Barack Obama uses the group as an excuse for not cutting deals, House Speaker John Boehner charged Monday.

Holiday Tea Light Candle Warmers Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Garden Club continues giving tradition

The New Canaan Garden Club continued its annual holiday giving tradition at this year's Christmas Tea, where members donated more than $2,400 for the New Canaan Food Pantry and the Warm Up Fund. Pictured are Treasurer Judy Neville, far left, and President Catharine Sturgess, far right, presenting checks to Director of Human Services Carol McDonald, middle left, and First Selectman Rob Malozzi.