What’s your favorite holiday tradition?

“I love Christmas Eve, the [Feast of the] Seven Fishes and midnight Mass.” ~Danny Alos, Cold Spring

“Being with family for a good Spanish gathering and dinner with pernil and tostons.” ~Xio Mia, Beacon

“Our family comes from all over — Italy, Texas, California — lots of heavy food, meatloaf, Greek salad and red wine.” ~Eddie Burke, Cold Spring

Behind The Story

Type: News

News: Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.

Michael Turton has been a reporter with The Current since its founding, after working in the same capacity at the Putnam County News & Recorder. Turton spent 20 years as community relations supervisor for the Essex Region Conservation Authority in Ontario before his move in 1998 to Philipstown, where he handled similar duties at Glynwood Farm and The Hastings Center. The Cold Spring resident holds degrees in environmental studies from the University of Waterloo, in education from the University of Windsor and in communication arts from St. Clair College.