The most wonderful time of the year is upon us. Neighbors and friends are putting their Christmas lights up, trees are getting trimmed and families will be coming together to celebrate. The smell of zucchini bread baking will soon be filling my home with its delicious aroma and the memory of my grandmother will fill my heart. This zucchini bread was one of the baked goods that she would place in our gift bag on Christmas Eve. She always wrapped it in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil. Just remembering how she wrapped it makes me smile, it was a perfect little package. I would unwrap that silver package and eat a slice after having a few ginger crinkles on Christmas morning. I think that this bread is absolutely delicious, with its crunch of walnuts and the sweetness that comes from the sugar, pineapple and raisins. I have always enjoyed this bread as is, but my husband and boys like to slather butter on it and gobble it up. My grandmother, Betty Layer, was our family baker while I was growing up and I am so thankful that she passed her love of baking onto me. I was truly blessed to have a simply amazing grandmother. Please enjoy this recipe and share it with your family and friends. It is one of my favorite things to bake during the holidays.