Editorial by the Las Vegas Review-Journal | Climate change Grinches look to ruin the holidays
Who doesn’t have a soft spot for the smells of the holidays?
The aromatic cinnamon stick flavoring a cup of eggnog or the hint of vanilla in grandma’s baked goods can trigger wonderful memories of the Christmas season.
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