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January 12, 2011 / Last updated : June 10, 2011 Brett Holt Christmas

Christmas in San Jose

This past Christmas we spent 9 days in San Jose, California with my family. It was a great trip that offered a lot of experiences with family. Ethan and Autumn had a lot of cousin time while I was able to see visit with my mom and brothers. Day 1 (Sunday, Dec. 19): We were […]

December 16, 2010 / Last updated : October 29, 2016 Brett Holt Brett

Strudel & Bratwurst: Christmas Time in Chicago

Strudel and bratwurst…sounds like names for twins or a set of dogs. Or it’s the delicious meal I enjoyed at Chicago’s 15th Annual Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas festival nearby my hotel. The festival attracts American, German, and other vendors from around the world as they offer an assortment of handcraft items. There are nice items […]