Mark DowneyLast Updated on December 22, 2025 10:27 am
It’s a Tradition Built on Sharing and Variety.
Cookie exchanges are one of the most social traditions of the holiday season, built around generosity, variety, and togetherness. How to take part? You bake several dozen of a single recipe and then swap with others.
The result is a beautifully diverse assortment of treats — and far less stress.
It’s great for gatherings among friends, coworkers, church groups, and neighbors. Everyone loves COOKIES!
Mark Downey started in radio broadcasting in 2001 when NB Broadcasting, now Acadia Broadcasting launched a Country Radio station in his hometown of St. Stephen. He's the morning show host of 98.1 Charlotte FM and the mid-day host on Country 94. On Sunday evenings, Mark also hosts the classic country show, The Weekend Jamboree. He owns his own mobile Wedding DJ Business performing at hundreds of weddings over the years. Mark was inducted into the New Brunswick Country Music Hall of Fame in October 2025.
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