“Celebrating the Bees” By Annie Watson
The first snow is on the ground. It was 16 degrees this morning here in the Champlain Valley. Inside the hive, the bees have massed into a ball to keep themselves warm. Now comes the time when we trust that they can withstand the cold weather of the year. We too withdraw to the indoors as the days of gratitude and celebration come upon us. Barr Hill Gin, Vodka, and Elderberry cordial help to keep us warm and remind us of the astonishing work the bees do every year. Without the honey bee, we could not make our wonderful products, which are outstanding because of the honey they contain. We are truly grateful for the bees.