Right about now you are eyeball-deep in guilt, exhaustion, Christmas programs, and wrapping paper. It is crunch week for holiday preparations. You have nine days left (maybe 8) to get everything done. Sadly, most who are responsible for the family’s holiday enjoyment and memories have depression knocking at their door and exhaustion looking in the window. (Not to mention dollar bills flying up the chimney.) After experiencing many decades of holiday preparations, I’ve learned a thing or two about Christmas.
Christmas preparations – do the best you can at this moment
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