After a thrilling conference championship Saturday and a drawn-out reveal show Sunday, the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff field is set. The first true tournament in FBS history has plenty to love -- and elements to loathe. What Went Right: Unique opening-round matchups Whether the first round proves to be more competitive than the four-team Playoff's often lopsided semifinal matchups remains to be seen. Until then, there is at least intrigue in the historic rarity of the four pairings. One opening-round matchup -- ACC automatic qualifier Clemson at Texas -- is a first-time encounter between two programs that combine for seven claimed national championships. Of the other three, the most recent contest occurred in 1996 when Tennessee topped Ohio State in the Citrus Bowl. The Vols and Buckeyes meet as the No. 9 and No. 8 seeds at Ohio State's Horseshoe, with the winner advancing to face top overall seed Oregon. SMU, a perhaps surprising final at-large selection given the Mustangs' dearth of high-profile wins, meets Penn State for the third time ever and first since 1978. The Nittany Lions scored a 26-21 come-from-behind win in Happy Valley, where they will again host SMU. The Penn State victory ended a 30-year stalemate after the first and only meeting in the 1948 Cotton Bowl produced a 13-13 tie. Here's hoping the third part of a 76-year trilogy is as closely contested as the initial two. Meanwhile, the matchup with the most previous installments is the closest in proximity -- less than 200 miles separate in-state counterparts Indiana and Notre Dame -- and the most lopsided. The Fighting Irish and Hoosiers last played in 1991, with Notre Dame's 49-27 win marking its sixth straight victory by multiple scores. Indiana's last win in the series came in 1950, a 20-7 Hoosiers victory in Bloomington. What Went Right: Boise State's big opportunity Although not the first outsider to reach or win a Bowl Championship Series game, Boise State's 2007 Fiesta Bowl victory over Oklahoma was arguably the most pivotal moment in building support for outsiders to compete for the national championship. The Broncos spent two decades knocking on the door, beginning with their perfect 2004 regular season, extending through two Fiesta Bowl wins, and withstanding the heartbreak of late-season losses in 2010 and 2011. The celebration in response to Boise State being part of the bracket -- and not just in, but as the No. 3 seed with a bye into the quarterfinals -- marked a culmination of generations of effort for just this opportunity. What Went Right: ‘Football weather' comes to the postseason From the birth of the bowl system with the first-ever Rose Bowl Game, college football's postseason has resided primarily in warm-weather destinations. This makes sense for the original purpose of bowl games as showcases and celebrations of a team's regular-season performance, but less so for the goal of crowning a national champion. After decades of playing what often amounted to road games in the postseason, northern teams get their opportunity to host. Three of the four first-round contests are in such climates -- though Indiana won't be particularly disadvantaged by weather when playing Notre Dame in South Bend. With average December highs in Pennsylvania in the 30s, SMU will need its heaters on the sideline at Penn State's Beaver Stadium. The more intriguing trip, however, is Tennessee's to Ohio State. Longtime college football fans know the arguments about SEC teams playing in Big Ten country late in the year. Pitting two high-quality teams from the two leagues head-to-head in such conditions is a highlight of this new postseason system. And, given Tennessee and Ohio State have two of the nation's best defenses, expect a style of play befitting what is often described as football weather. What Went Wrong: More teams means more politicking When Mack Brown seemingly spent as much time on TV campaigning in 2004 as that year's presidential candidates, George W. Bush and John Kerry, his Texas Longhorns were among a small collection of teams vying for BCS bids. With the 12-team Playoff opening the top postseason opportunities to as many as 20 teams realistically, the political campaign ads that mercilessly ended in early November were replaced by the politicking of college football figures. Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard spent last week taking shots at SMU and other programs over strength of schedule -- a point neglecting that the Cyclones' losses came to unranked Texas Tech and sub-.500 Kansas. Arizona State's thorough dismantling of Iowa State in the Big 12 Championship Game solved that debate at the proverbial ballot box. However, brace yourself for an offseason of recount demands coming out of the SEC. Alabama's exclusion at 9-3, while 11-2 SMU landed the final at-large spot, is sure to play into the same controversy that South Carolina coach Shane Beamer leaned into last week. Beamer told The State (Columbia, S.C.) last week that his program may consider changing its nonconference scheduling in response to its seemingly inevitable Playoff snub. It's an odd position, given South Carolina's three losses all came in-conference, and the Gamecocks' nonleague slate included sub-.500 teams Old Dominion, Akron and FCS Wofford. But then again, how often are political campaign pitches rooted in logic? What Went Wrong: Quantity over quality? A more salient position in Beamer's case for South Carolina is that the Gamecocks scored quality wins during a season-ending, six-game streak. With its Rivalry Week defeat of Clemson, South Carolina added a victory over a Playoff qualifier to complement victories over Texas A&M and Missouri. Alabama, meanwhile, boasts wins over No. 2 overall seed Georgia and that same South Carolina team in contention. SMU's resume might be the most likely to draw ire, given the Mustangs received the last at-large berth. However, SMU beat nine- and eight-win Duke and Louisville, with two losses by a combined six points. Indiana should be the more contentious at-large choice, with the Hoosiers beating only one team that finished above .500: 7-5 Michigan. Indiana's only other matchup with an above-.500 opponent was a 38-15 blowout at Ohio State. That's something Alabama and South Carolina have in common with Indiana, as all three teams lost in routs. Alabama dropped a 24-3 decision late in the season at Oklahoma that presumably doomed the Crimson Tide's chances, while South Carolina lost to Ole Miss 27-3. To that end, there are arguments to be made for and against every team that was on the bubble. No system will ever appease all parties. What Went Wrong: Seeding conundrum Much of the Playoff's very existence flies in the face of college football tradition. One facet of how the field was set that upholds tradition in its own small way is rewarding teams for winning their conferences by reserving the four first-round byes for league champions. When this format was implemented, however, the committee could not have envisioned that two of the top five conference champions would not be ranked in the top 10. Because three-loss Clemson survived a furious SMU comeback in the ACC championship game, and Arizona State caught fire after underwhelming losses to Texas Tech and Cincinnati to win a weak Big 12, the committee was in the unusual position of having to slot a non-power conference champion and double-digit-ranked team in a top-four spot. This first edition of the Playoff seems likely to be the last to use this format, even if this scenario seems like an outlier. --Kyle Kensing, Field Level Media
NoneThanksgiving for Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and her husband, Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens, is a delicate balance of football and family traditions. The gymnast, widely celebrated as one of the greatest athletes in her field, shared how she and Owens plan to enjoy the holiday while accommodating his demanding NFL schedule. Biles, 27, revealed that she will travel to Detroit on Thanksgiving morning to watch Owens and the Chicago Bears face off against the Detroit Lions. "I'll fly up in the morning and head back right after the game, so we can still spend Thanksgiving together," she said in an exclusive interview with US Weekly . View the original article to see embedded media. Biles also acknowledged the unique challenges of being married to a professional football player. "Holidays often revolve around sports, especially in football, but we make it work," Biles shared. While cheering from the stands, Biles ensures that their home remains a hub of holiday cheer. Back in Chicago, she has arranged for a chef to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving meal, not just for her and Owens but also for some of his teammates. © Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images "Some of the guys might stop by for a plate if they don’t have family nearby," she said. Biles shared that the meal will be ready by the time the couple returns from the 12:30 p.m. kickoff in Detroit, allowing them to relax and enjoy a late Thanksgiving feast together. Biles described the arrangement as “a way to stay connected despite the hectic schedule.” Related: Simone Biles Sends Four-Word Message to Jonathan Owens Before Bears vs. Lions
The biggest shake-up in the advertising agency landscape in decades is upon us as Omnicom announces the acquisition of IPG. Omnicom boss John Wren with IPG counterpart Philippe Krakowsky / Omnicom It’s now official. After overnight leaks, Omnicom has today confirmed that it has agreed to acquire its fellow New York-based holding company Interpublic in a deal that would create the world’s largest advertising agency business. In a joint statement, the two companies said their boards had unanimously approved the takeover of IPG (valued at $10.9bn at the close of trading on Friday) by its larger competitor (Omnicom was worth $20.2bn at Friday’s close). The combined group will have net revenue of more than $20bn. This would make it the biggest advertising holding company in the world in revenue terms, shifting the balance of power to the US from Europe, where London-based WPP and Paris-based Publicis Groupe have been battling for supremacy. Just last week, Publicis was touting the news that it was finally about to usurp WPP and become number one holding company by the end of 2024. “This strategic acquisition creates significant value for both sets of shareholders by combining world-class, highly complementary data and technology platforms enabling new offerings to better serve our clients and drive growth,” said John Wren, chairman & chief executive of Omnicom. “This combination represents a tremendous strategic opportunity for our stakeholders, amplifying our investments in platform capabilities and talent as part of a more expansive network,” added Philippe Krakowsky, Interpublic’s chief exec. Wren will remain chairman & chief exec of Omnicom. Phil Angelastro will remain EVP & chief finance officer of Omnicom. Philippe Krakowsky and Daryl Simm will serve as co-presidents and chief operating officers of Omnicom. Krakowsky will also be co-chair of the Integration Committee post-merger Omnicom’s flagship agencies include BBDO, DDB, TBWA, OMD and PHD while IPG counts McCann, FCB, MullenLowe and IPG Mediabrands among its marquee shops. Despite sharing similarly storied histories, their recent fortunes have been contrasting. Omnicom reported 6.5% organic growth year-over-year in its Q3 figures , but IPG’s revenues have been flat, and it is selling off the digital agencies Huge (already gone) and R/GA (on the way – unless this deal offers a buzzer-beater reprieve) in order to improve its balance sheet . “I don’t think there will be too much surprise IPG is being sold given both its operational and share price performance and recent sales of agencies,” wrote the analyst Ian Whittaker. Haven’t we seen this movie before? Omnicom was close to a similarly transformative deal a decade ago when it agreed to a stunning $35bn mega-merger with Publicis Groupe. Announced in July 2013 with a celebratory photo call between then-Publicis chief executive Maurice Levy and Omnicom counterpart Wren in front of the Arc De Triomphe, the so-called “merger of equals” ultimately descended into a power struggle, and the deal collapsed in May 2014. Advertisement It’s a cautionary tale that while the Omnicom-IPG merger has been announced, replete with the customary shot of new partners Wren and Krakowsky together, there will still be much to unpack behind the scenes before any agreement becomes official. The two parties say they expect the deal to close in “the second half of 2025”. What hurdles could stand in the way? As the breakdown of the Publicis Omnicom merger demonstrated, deals of this scale are not straightforward to complete no matter the initial willingness of the parties involved. Holding companies are rife with internal politics, with individual agency brands effectively competing with each other for self-preservation as their behemoth parent companies are squeezed by budget-cutting clients or encroaching tech giants. This has given rise over the last decade to the age of holding company reinvention or – to put it less euphemistically – rationalization. At IPG, this has most recently manifested itself in R/GA being put up for sale and Huge being offloaded to private equity firm AEA Investors last week. “Putting more and more separate branded businesses into big silos is not an option in a deal of this kind,” says Matt Lacey of Waypoint Partners. “Therefore, we are likely to see significant consolidation of agency brands over the next few years, akin to what WPP has been doing .” Advertisement Omnicom and IPG will no longer merely need to work out how to get their own houses in order, but each other’s. This will mean settling issues such as the conflicts of interest that will inevitably arise from their agencies sharing clients in the same categories and the political minefield of who gets the top jobs. ( The battle to choose the CFO was said to be one of the stumbling blocks in the Publicis-Omnicom negotiations ). Perhaps, though, this is where having a clear senior partner will make the process easier than the always fanciful notion that a “merger of equals” could be achievable à la the doomed Publicis Omnicom Group. Both firms being headquartered in the same city may help with the practical challenges that any such merger presents (people, corporate structure, tax, offices, culture etc), but the US dominance may add to the deal’s difficulty. As Whittaker says: “Don’t assume this deal will get regulatory approval ... the Republicans view the advertising/agency industry not as a friend and the new administration [looks] as though it will continue, or accelerate, the Biden administration actions.” How will rivals react? Having gone to the trouble of recruiting Snoop Dogg to celebrate becoming the holding company top dog, the team at Publicis Groupe will not be thrilled at such news dropping this hot only a matter of days later. Until this point, the industry-leading growth of the Arthur Sadoun-led firm had undoubtedly been the holding company story of the year. Expect Publicis now to push the narrative that it has grown to outstrip its competition without having to buy any of them. Catch up on the most important stories of the day, curated by our editorial team. Stay up to date with a curated digest of the most important marketing stories and expert insights from our global team. Learn how to pitch to our editors and get published on The Drum. Curiously, a report did surface on the financial blog Betaville last week suggesting Publicis was lining up a bid for IPG though that rumor was ultimately unsubstantiated. Will this trigger a wave of consolidation across the marcomms space? Many eyes will turn to WPP, likely dethroned either by Publicis, this new entity or both as the world’s biggest holding company after years at the top, in expectation of a response. But perhaps some of the most interesting activity will be a rung down from the super-sized holdcos. As The Drum columnist and Green Square partner Barry Dudley puts it: “The Vivendi break up feels like one can become four, as an undervalued group spins itself out. While Omnicom and IPG coming together is more 1 + 1 equals 1.75.”TALLAHASSEE — State senators are off to a quick start filing bills as they gear up for the 2025 legislative session, which begins March 4. Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, and House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, officially took over as leaders of their respective chambers for the next two years during an organizational session last week. House and Senate committees will meet in parts of December, January and February to start sifting through proposals in the lead-up to the 60-day session. Bills filed so far for consideration during the 2025 session include: The measures filed in the past week by Sens. Ileana Garcia, R-Miami, Ana Maria Rodriguez, R-Doral, and Jonathan Martin, R-Fort Myers, aren’t the first bills that were filed for the upcoming session that begins March 4. In August, senators were able to start filing bills that seek payments for people who suffered injuries and damages because of actions of state and local government agencies. The proposals, known as “claim” bills, are needed, at least in part, because of a state sovereign-immunity law that generally limits the amounts of money government agencies can be forced to pay in lawsuits to $200,000 or $300,000, depending on how many people are involved. Claim bills allow payments that are higher than the limits. State lawmakers filed 1,902 bills, memorials or resolutions — including duplicate proposals filed by the House and Senate — for the 2024 legislative session, which ended in March. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed 299 of the measures into law and vetoed 14 bills. The bill totals don’t include thousands of funding requests legislators put forward for local projects, services and organizations. 101 Things to Love about Central Florida (2024) | Commentary Unlike their Senate counterparts, state representatives are limited to filing seven stand-alone bills. Perez earlier this month revamped the House bill-filing process, saying House members “seemed to have been under the mistaken impression that their bills would automatically appear on a committee session” over the past two years. “Going forward, if you wish a chair to consider hearing your bill, you will be required to ask the chair in writing to place your bill on the agenda. Your request must also include information on your anticipated Senate companion bill. Please note that while sending a letter will be a procedural prerequisite to a bill being placed on an agenda, it will not be, by itself, sufficient. Members will be expected to work their bills and fully engage not only with the chairs but with the members of the committee,” Perez wrote in a Nov. 13 memo. Perez also created a new process for bills to be analyzed by staff members, which he said is aimed at improving “readability, usefulness, and interactivity.” The revised procedure “will present new challenges for our staff both in adapting our current practices and in integrating the new technological features into their work,” Perez wrote in a Nov. 15 memo to members. “But we believe the outcome will be worth it. We hope this new bill analysis will enhance our understanding of issues and better prepare us to make the decisions that the people of Florida have elected us to make.”
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The promising career of Floyd Mayweather -promoted boxer Curmel Moton has encountered a setback after he failed to meet the weight requirements for his seventh professional fight in shocking fashion. The 18-year-old lightweight, who boasts a 6-0 record with 5 knockouts , was scheduled to face Bryan Mercado in Atlantic City, New Jersey, but tipped the scales at 147.8lbs, a staggering 15lbs over the agreed 133lbs catchweight. As a result, the six-round fight was postponed, putting a brake on the Las Vegas-based prospect's momentum. Moton had been on a three-fight knockout streak but will now have to wait for his next opportunity to step into the ring. In a statement, Moton revealed that he had not attempted to make weight for the fight and apologised to fans who had planned to attend. He also expressed his hope to return to action next month on the undercard of Ryan Garcia's exhibition fight against Japanese kickboxer Rukiya Anpo. "I want to apologise to everyone that was planning on coming to Jersey to watch me fight," Moton said. "I've been going back and forth with the commission about my bloodwork passing, and as of right now, they lost my blood in their system [which meant the fight was unlikely to be sanctioned]. "I've known this for the past three days, so there was no point in killing myself to make [the] weight. They still made me weigh in for some reason, and they decided that was the reason they were going to cancel the fight. Regardless, I'll be back in Japan on December 30th [at the potential exhibition involving Ryan Garcia]. See you all there." Moton faced some criticism on social media with a spokesperson later saying. The event in New Jersey was due to be staged by Danny Garcia's Swift Promotions. The promotional company issued a statement to explain the decision to postpone the fight. "The decision to postpone the fight was made in the best interest of all parties involved," a spokesman said. "While we are disappointed to delay this event, our priority is ensuring that both Curmel and his opponents are set up for the best possible competition." "We appreciate the continued support of Curmel's fans and the boxing community, and we look forward to announcing his return to the ring soon."One Piece Chapter 1132 promises exciting developments in the Elbaf Arc . It continues exploring the kingdom of the Giants, pivotal character arcs, and a mysterious warning that raises tension for future events. Release Date, Time and Where to Read One Piece Chapter 1132 will be released on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Fans can read the chapter for free on Manga Plus. The release time for various regions is 7:00 AM Pacific Time, 11:00 AM Eastern Time, 4:00 PM British Time, 5:00 PM European Time, 8:30 PM Indian Time and 11:00 PM Philippine Time. Also Read : Dexter: Original Sin: Here’s premiere date, time, storyline, cast, trailer and where to watch Spoilers In the chapter, Road is defeated by Gerd and Goldberg in the presence of Luffy and the Straw Hat crew. This marks a significant turn of events and allows everyone to appreciate the grandeur of Elbaf. Elbaf, known as the land of the Giants, has been partially shown in the anime. However, the manga now delves deeper into this mystical kingdom, exploring its entirety for the first time. 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Also Read : Did Prince Harry use American slang in a video with singer Jelly Roll? What's the truth as fans call out his accent A mysterious silhouette is seen walking towards the woods of Elbaf. It is unclear whether this figure is a friend or foe. Robin, who has believed for 22 years that her friend Jaguar D. Saul died in Ohara, learns that he is alive and residing in Elbaf with Ohara’s research. However, just before their reunion, Saul collapses, leaving fans uncertain about his fate. The chapter introduces Prince Loki , the ruler of Elbaf. Despite his title, he committed heinous crimes, including killing his father, King Herald, for a legendary devil fruit. He has been imprisoned in the forest for over six years. FAQs Where can I read One Piece Chapter 1132? You can read it for free on Manga Plus from December 1, 2024. What is Elbaf in One Piece? Elbaf is the kingdom of the Giants, now central to the ongoing Elbaf Arc in the manga. 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Geotab Connect will be held on February 25-27 at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida TORONTO , Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Geotab Inc. ("Geotab"), a global leader in connected transportation, announces Geotab Connect 2025, taking place on February 25-27 at Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida . This premier event will bring together industry leaders, fleet managers, and innovators to explore the latest trends and technologies shaping the future of transportation. Geotab Connect 2025 promises a unique opportunity to dive into key topics such as innovation, data intelligence, artificial intelligence (AI), safety, efficiency, and sustainability. This year's conference will spotlight the power of data insights in driving real-world impact, showcasing customer success stories and offering valuable perspectives from influential voices in the transportation industry. Attendees can look forward to over 40 engaging sessions, featuring leading experts in the telematics industry. Leading the charge in these discussions will be Neil Cawse , Founder and CEO of Geotab, Sabina Martin , Vice President of Product Management at Geotab, and Mike Branch , Vice President of Data and Analytics at Geotab, who will showcase the company's latest innovations and explore key trends shaping the year ahead. Attendees will also hear from global industry leaders, including the American Trucking Associations (ATA), Penske, UPS, and more. "Geotab Connect 2025 is where innovative minds come together to share critical knowledge and solutions for navigating a rapidly changing industry,'' said Derek Luke , Chief Operating Officer at Geotab. "As we continue to harness the power of data and AI to drive smarter, safer, and more sustainable transportation solutions, this event will highlight how these advancements are making a real-world impact and transforming the way fleets operate globally." The event will also showcase Geotab's expansive ecosystem of Marketplace partners. The dynamic show floor will include the Geotab Product Center, offering a firsthand look at the latest product innovations, as well as the IOX Games, a fun and interactive competition with enhanced challenges and exciting new twists. For more information on Geotab Connect 2025 or to register, please visit: https://www.geotab.com/connect/ . About Geotab Geotab, a global leader in connected vehicle and asset solutions, leverages advanced data analytics and AI to enhance fleet performance, safety, and sustainability while optimizing costs. Backed by a team of industry leading data scientists, engineers and AI experts, we serve over 50,000 customers across 160 countries, processing billions of data points hourly from more than 4 million vehicles. Data security and privacy are at the forefront of all we do—trusted by Fortune 500 organizations and some of the largest public sector fleets in the world, we meet top cybersecurity standards. Geotab's open platform and diverse Geotab Marketplace offers hundreds of fleet-ready third-party solutions. Learn more at www.geotab.com and follow us on LinkedIn or visit Geotab News and Views . SOURCE Geotab Inc.We know that peppermint-flavored-everything is symbolic of the start of the holiday season (alongside the ), but the "why" is a bit murkier. How did mint become the poster child for the holidays? Why do we get festive, make merry, and stock up on candy canes? The unabridged answer of the peppermint's origin story dates back to the Middle Ages when massive, celebratory winter feasts took place following the harvest of fields and livestock. Those rich, filling meals required a natural digestive to help move things through the system and ward off any potential discomfort from overindulging. Fortunately, mint was plentiful and easily added to teas, sweets, and other post-dinner delicacies. The next notable record of peppermint around the holidays is in Cologne, Germany, in 1670. Legend says that a choirmaster needed something to keep children quiet during a Christmas Eve mass, so he asked a local candymaker to create "sugar sticks" that they could enjoy during the service. The choirmaster asked that the sticks were white to represent the absence of sin and shaped like a "J" to represent Jesus. Centuries later, the "sugar sticks" would take over in America, albeit under a completely different name. Inventing the Candy Cane The showed up in Massachusetts in the early 1800s. During a candy-making contest, someone entered a striped peppermint candy stick with a hook. At this time, candy canes were made by hand in specialty shops, which was labor intensive and expensive. Adding a hook to the stick often resulted in the candy breaking, thus rendering about 20 percent of the canes broken and unusable. But the process was about to improve. In the early 1860s, three brothers, Ferdinand, Gustavus, and Albert Bunte immigrated from Germany to Philadelphia. Stiff competition among candy confectioners on the East coast drove them to Chicago in 1876, where they opened the candy company Bunte Bros & Spoehr with fellow German immigrant, Charles Spoehr. By 1920, Ferdinand's sons, Theodore and Charles, took over operations. The innovative duo worked in tandem: Charles handled sales and advertising; Theodore led operations and new products, including candy canes. In 1921, Theodore Bunte had one of the first-ever patents on a candy-cane-making machine. His invention spurred the sharing of festive holiday candy canes nationwide with wholesalers, grocery stores, and pharmacists. But Theodore wasn't the only man working on a better way to share candy canes with the masses. Peppermint for the People In 1924, Bob McCormack and Bob Mills went into business together making candies at a factory in Albany, Georgia. Bobs Candies, as it was called, became known for its chocolates and candies — including candy canes. In addition to producing quality sweets, Bobs Candies dabbled in process improvement and product preservation. The company invented a packaging to prevent candy canes from breaking while they were being shipped around the country. And in 1957, McCormack's brother-in-law, Father Harding Keller, invented the Keller Machine. This new invention uniformly cut candy canes and twisted them in large batches, thus reducing labor costs and increasing the number of viable canes to sell to the general public. Since then, candy canes have continued to play a special role around the holidays. You'll find them in stockings, hanging on Christmas trees, and even as a novelty garnish with a or crushed on the rim of a chocolate peppermint martini. Now that you know why peppermint is associated with the holiday season, use it as a conversation starter. Recommended
