One of our few tra­di­tions around here at Christ­mas time is buy­ing nuts in bulk. It is the only time they sell them that way around here. So I buy alot of almonds and wal­nuts and restock the bowl until they are gone.  For some rea­son they lasted longer this year. Today my hus­band ate the last wal­nut. Back in the drawer go the nut cracker and picker. Back in the cup­board the bowl. Christ­mas is over. Sob.