REICHENBACH, MB

The presence of mistletoe at the Epp family Christmas gathering this past week, caused quite the number of awkward moments for the Epp cousins.

“I don’t know why Oma insists on putting mistletoe all over the place,” said Samantha, a second-year U of M science student. “She even put some right above the molasses cookies. She knows I can’t resist those cookies. It’s like she’s setting me up.”

As it happened, cousin Allan was also eager to try the molasses cookies and so there they were, Samantha and Allan, with no other choice than to exchange a quick peck on the cheek.

“ ! You can’t even move around here without kissing a cousin,” said a noticeably frustrated Samantha. “That Oma Epp is a woman yet!”

When asked, Oma Epp pleaded her innocence and said that although she th

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