Tag: Christmas
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Happy Christmas
It’s mid-morning on December 24th as I write this, and I’ve just sat down with a mug of reheated coffee. Handel’s Messiah is playing on our Alexa Dot and a pot of water is simmering on the stove steaming my mom’s Christmas cake. I’ve had her recipe in the plastic yellow box I’ve kept special…
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Boxing Day Recap
Christmas Day was quiet, slow, simple, and easy. Quite wonderful, in fact. We exchanged a few gifts, nothing extravagant or unexpected. I feel like we have crossed a threshold and can unapologetically (and finally) choose minimal for the season and Christmas Day itself. Gerry made his signature crepes. We worked on a jigsaw puzzle in…
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I Don’t Love Christmas
Can I tell you something? December is not my favourite month, and Christmas is not my favourite holiday. There, I’ve said it. What?! You might ask. How can you not love Christmas? It’s the season of joy. It’s a magical time. Peace and goodwill toward men and all that jazz. You call yourself a Christian…