After reading John’s poetic musings about the reasoning behind the selection of red and green as the quintessential Christmas colors, John’s sister, Kat Bunker Black, a longtime resident of New Mexico, sent us her rebuttal. We loved it. So in this season of sharing we post it for you. Now you get to decide- apples or chilies - or perhaps send us your own hypothesis. Merry Christmas, Kat and apple lovers everywhere.
From a culinary perspective I must protest
I’m sure the answer to your quest
Has more to do with what has heat
That Southwestern folks daily doth eat
As the owner of Super Chilly Farm
You must know the food that keeps us warm
This time of year with snow on the ground
We gather together and sing another round
Of Silent Night, Holy Night
New Mexicans got it right
Their official state question is Red or Green?
And don’t forget when you want both
Just ask for Christmas, know what I mean?