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How I Reinvented Christmas

A few years ago, I realized that I didn't feel the same joy about Christmas as my 3rd great grandmother did. After reading her journal, I knew I needed to make some changes.    To read her journal entry about Christmas, click here.  #1- I don’t decorate my home in Christmas colors.  I just don’t like red and green, and especially when combined.  I gave away most of my Christmas decorations and now I put up a tree in October that I take down in February.  I call it my “Winter tree” and it is in my favorite colors of chocolate brown and Tiffany blue.  It is covered with snow-themed ornaments and woodland creatures.  I absolutely love it.  #2- I don’t do Christmas cards anymore.  Instead, I strive to write a handwritten note to each family that sends me a Christmas card.  This takes me months to get done, and I don’t always get to all of them.  I thank them for their card and comment on how much their family has grown (if applic...

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