Show Me Christmas

While it’s often said that the holidays are a stressful time of year for many Americans, I’m afraid I can’t relate to that claim. Around my household, Christmas is a time to bond with close family members and to welcome far-flung relations back into our lives. We take great pride in our decorations, scanning the local forests for just the right tree. Then, once the tree is propped up in our living room, we decorate it with hand blown Christmas ornaments while sipping hot cocoa.

You might be wondering why I haven’t mentioned anything about frantic activities that so many people associate with the holidays. What about the petty bickering and the last-minute gift buying? Shouldn’t we be fretting over the next day’s Christmas feast? Over the years, we’ve learned to take care of our Christmas decor and shopping needs well in advance of crunch time. That way we can sit back and enjoy each other’s company when late December rolls around.

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