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Trudy Van Buskirk's avatar

I have always loved Christmas - the songs, the decorations, the lights, the bright colours (I’m Canadian) and how people are nice to each other (which they should be all year.) It’s such a short season that I celebrate all December.

I also love Hallmark Christmas movies. Even though they are formulaic, all the characters are kind to each other.

Thanks for writing this piece. Each part of it made me smile and elicited a happy memory🎄

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KiKi Walter's avatar

Thank you for your awesome reply! I do turn into a little girl this time of year! I know what you mean.

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Liz LaPoint's avatar

This was a beautifully written trip down memory lane! I’d totally forgotten about those cardboard fireplaces until now. But I do remember when the Dorothy Hamill haircut was trendy. I coveted that coif but my hair was too curly for it to work 😆

I can relate to your mixed feelings about the holidays and family.

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Rachielle Sheffler's avatar

I’m the same, can’t stand it, can’t do without it. I love New Year’s better, not the party but the promise of something new. Thanks for sharing.

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KiKi Walter's avatar

Thank you for your beautiful comment!! I'm so happy others can relate! :-)

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