Growing up in South India meant the changing seasons; the yellowing leaves of autumn, the chilly winds of winter, and the subsequent snowfall were experiences only enjoyed through the movies. I remember watching in awe as Kevin McCallister trudged through knee-deep snow and wandered around a wintry New York City decked up in swathes of tinsel and dotted with gigantic …
When my editor asked if I had an ugly Christmas sweater to wear, I knew she was only looking out for me. “It’s not uncommon for Hallmark to have the most-watched entertainment program in all of cable on a given night, especially during the holiday season,” he wrote. With her monthlong holiday festival already planned, “What could be better than …
