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A Spooky Sort of Christmas

Did you know that one of the longest-standing Christmas traditions (dating back to at least the Victorians) is the reading and telling of ghost stories on Christmas Eve? It might seem odd at first, but there are two very mainstream … Continue reading

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Christmas Mice

Originally posted on December 13, 2010 at 2:45 PM When it comes to Christmas animals, there’s one clear-cut winner in my book: Christmas mice. The deciding factors of what makes an animal “Christmasy” could be up for grabs, so I’ll … Continue reading

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A Perfect Holiday Lighting Guidebook That All Must Follow or be Doomed

Originally posted on December 3, 2010 at 3:00 PM   November 1st – Thanksgiving = lights can go up but cannot be on It is not Christmas yet. If you must decorate early because of scheduling, anal-retentiveness, or general overabundance … Continue reading

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NOW we can all start celebrating Christmas!

Originally posted on November 29, 2009 at 7:15 PM Last night I decorated inside, and today Kyle and I put up lights outside. It really took me back to my childhood, with my dad cursing grumpily about the strands that … Continue reading

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